Miele F70 or Waterproof warning: stop using the dishwasher
Miele identifies F70 as activation of the Waterproof system. The programme stops and the drain pump can run. It is different from F11 drainage. Follow the official F70 instructions linked below: close the stopcock, switch off and unplug only if those controls are safely accessible from a dry position. Never touch wet plugs or electrics, move the machine to reach them or force a valve. Seek professional help if safe isolation is not possible. Do not tilt it, remove the plinth or restart it to clear the warning. Leave it unused and contact service. Its exact model and cause still need assessment.
Report a drainage code with its model family
Miele gives separate F11 instructions for G1xxx–G6xxx and for G7xxx/G5xxx Discovery models made from 2019 onwards. Select guidance using the complete model, not a range-name prefix. The later guidance includes blockage and an incorrectly seated drain-pump cover as possible causes. F11 does not prove a new pump is needed. Tell us whether water remains, when the programme stopped and whether sink or waste work preceded it. Follow only safe routine care in the matching handbook. Leave pump covers and internal parts undisturbed when preparing an enquiry.
AutoOpen and drying are related but different observations
Where AutoOpen is fitted, tell us whether the programme completed and whether the door moved at all. Miele notes that the function can be switched off and is not active in every programme. A changed setting is different from an obstructed or malfunctioning door mechanism. Describe persistent wet dishes separately, and do not pull against the automatic opening mechanism or remove a fitted furniture front.
Wash quality and detergent delivery
If the cycle finishes, explain whether food remains on one rack, dishes feel cold, a film develops or detergent remains unused. For an AutoDos-equipped machine, identify whether the concern is dispensing or the finished wash itself; do not assume all models include it. These distinctions help the office review the appropriate work. A leaking appliance or one that trips the electricity should remain unused, not run again to collect a comparison.
Safe checks and deciding your next step
For checks that do not involve dismantling the appliance, read the dishwasher safety guidance. If you are weighing up a repair and a replacement, see what affects that decision. Your exact model handbook takes precedence over general guidance.
Details to include with this request
- Full Miele model designation and safely available serial number; copy F11, F70 or any other message exactly.
- Programme outcome: drainage, wash quality, drying or door opening; do not run a new test to reproduce a fault.
- AutoOpen or AutoDos only if fitted to this model, and whether a setting or detergent method recently changed.
- Integrated furniture front, recent plumbing changes, visible water and access constraints; say if an F70/Waterproof warning has left the machine unused.
Identify the exact Miele model
Miele's data-plate finder explains where model and serial details can be found for the appliance type. Use accessible paperwork if the plate cannot be reached safely. Miele UK data-plate finder
Copy the complete reference as printed, including any suffix. Use an accessible label or your appliance paperwork; leave built-in units, electrical covers and heavy appliances in place. If the label cannot be reached safely, explain this when you contact us.
For the manufacturer’s explanation of the feature discussed here, see Miele UK AutoOpen troubleshooting.
Manufacturer support for the faults discussed in this guide:
- Miele UK: F70 Waterproof-system instructions
- Miele UK: choose the F11 guidance for your dishwasher generation
- Miele UK: F11 for G7xxx and G5xxx Discovery from 2019
- Miele UK: official repair and manufacturer-cover options
If you are considering a replacement
An integrated replacement must match the opening, furniture-door fixing and plinth clearance. Send both models before ordering installation; moving kitchen fronts or altering plumbing is not automatically included.
Read the dishwasher installation guide →
Miele dishwasher repair questions
Does a closed door after the wash prove AutoOpen has failed?
No. The feature, programme and setting need checking for that model. Tell us whether it previously opened on the same programme and whether anything now obstructs the door; do not force the mechanism.
Can I request repair without knowing whether it is a drain or wash fault?
Yes. Describe what you can see: water left inside, an unfinished cycle, dirty dishes or a displayed message. A precise observation is more useful than guessing the part responsible.
What details help with a Miele dishwasher repair enquiry?
Explain whether water remains after a programme, cleaning is poor, the machine will not fill or a leak is visible. Tell us whether it is integrated, freestanding or slimline; do not remove the plinth or tilt the appliance to investigate a code.
Should I contact Miele or UKCDA if the appliance has a guarantee?
Check your manufacturer guarantee or service-plan arrangements before agreeing an independent chargeable visit. Miele's official repair options are linked in the manufacturer support list on this page. UKCDA is an independent repair business, not Miele's authorised service, and cannot confirm that a manufacturer plan covers its work. If you already have a diagnosis or parts estimate, include it so the office can review the requested work.
Does this cover Miele Professional equipment or every specialist model?
This page concerns the supported domestic appliance category. A Miele Professional machine, a domestic appliance used commercially or a specialist installation needs a separate suitability check and is not promised by this guide. Send the complete model and describe its use, including any fitted water connection, linked appliance or access restriction. A range name alone does not confirm eligibility or parts availability.
How much is a UKCDA Miele repair visit?
For Miele, fixed call-out charges start from £90 outside Central London and from £120 for a Central London service address. Parts are priced separately. The applicable amount depends on the appliance, complete model and fitting type, including freestanding or integrated. Our office confirms the address and fixed charge by phone before arranging the visit. These starting amounts are not an all-inclusive repair price. The agreed charge covers the first visit, repair labour and any return visit needed to fit parts for the same agreed repair. There is no extra labour or repeat call-out charge for that repair. Parts are priced separately and approved before fitting. A different fault, another appliance, installation, removal or alterations require a separately agreed scope and quote.
Local repair visits: M25, Surrey, DA and RM
These local guides add information for the stated appliance and area:
Local Miele dishwasher repair guides
Our service territory includes addresses inside the M25, all Surrey and every DA and RM postcode, including DA and RM addresses outside the motorway. Coverage is not a promise of an immediate appointment: the office confirms the model, required work and visit arrangements.
Send the full address, appliance details and best visit contact. UKCDA checks the enquiry, explains the applicable charges and confirms an appointment with you. Parts availability and further work are assessed for the individual appliance. The request form does not take payment or reserve a visit.
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