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Miele Dishwasher F52 Code Foam Detected

Plain-language guidance for Miele code F52 on Dishwasher — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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At a glance

Overview

Miele Repair Editorial Team Written by Miele Repair Editorial Team Editorial Team Published October 20, 2026 Updated October 28, 2026
Error code F52
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

A foam sensor stopped the programme on this Miele dishwasher because of excess detergent or rinse aid.

Model compatibility

Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F52 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

Excess quantity of detergent or rinse aid dispensed; foam detected.

Why the programme stopped

A foam sensor inside the dishwasher found too much foam, so the wash was interrupted and F52 appeared. The cause named by Miele is an excess quantity of detergent or rinse aid.

At a glance

Code F52
What it means Excess quantity of detergent or rinse aid dispensed; foam detected.
What you can check Turn the programme selector to Stop/End to remove the message, or hold Start/Stop for about 5 seconds on light-touch controls, then power the machine down and up. Check your tab and detergent amounts.
When to call a technician If F52 remains after the restart, or comes back with the same detergent or rinse aid habits corrected, have a technician look at the machine.

Quick checklist

  • To remove the fault message, turn the programme selector to Stop/End. If your controls are light-touch switches, hold Start/Stop for about 5 seconds.
  • Power the machine down and up again.
  • Tabs that include rinse aid: pick the Combi tab setting if it exists on your dishwasher.
  • Keep tabs out of the Quick wash 40 °C programme.

Neighbouring codes

Dispensing problems can also show as F601 (AutoDos fault) or F600 (AutoDos blocked, programme cancelled). A sensor-related alternative is F53, the speed sensor fault.

Repair help in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

If the fault stays, ring (844) 459-5005. Our team serves the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas, and a technician can look at the machine after you describe the display. See dishwasher repair for details; keep the model number and your tab or detergent habits handy.

Source: Miele support: Dishwasher Fault F52

Caution

Safety warning

Important safety warning

Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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