General Problems - Miele G 6500 Operating Instructions Manual

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General problems

Problem
The indicator lights and
display are dark.
The interior lighting
does not switch on
when the door is
opened.
Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end of a program.
The dispenser cover
cannot be closed.
The inside of the door
and/or the interior walls
are wet after a program
has finished.
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a program.
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Possible cause and solution
The dishwasher has switched off automatically to
save energy.
 Turn the dishwasher on again with the  button.
The interior lighting has been switched off.
 Switch the lighting back on again (see "Settings
menu - BrilliantLight").
The dispenser was still damp when detergent was
added.
 Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐
tergent.
Detergent residue is blocking the latch.
 Remove the detergent residue.
This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐
dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a
while.
Before fixing the fault:
 Turn the dishwasher off with the  button.
The filter system in the wash cabinet is clogged.
 Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -
Filter system").
The drain pump or non-return valve is blocked.
 Clean the drain pump or the non-return valve (see
"Frequently asked questions").
The drain hose is kinked.
 Remove the kink.