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Error Code

Miele Dishwasher F78 Code Circulation Pump Stuck

Plain-language guidance for Miele code F78 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 F78
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

F78 points to a circulation pump that is blocked or stuck on a Miele dishwasher.

Model compatibility

Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F78 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

Circulation pump blocked or stuck.

Cause in plain terms

The circulation pump is blocked. Long breaks between wash or rinse cycles, or a first-time start, can leave it dry and stuck together.

At a glance

Code F78
What it means Circulation pump blocked or stuck.
What you can check Mind the scalding risk and stay at or under 75 C. Lift out the spray arm and filter combination, add 1 litre of warm water with 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid, wait 5 minutes, refit and run, 2 to 3 times.
When to call a technician If the fault message returns, it is a technical fault: turn the dishwasher off, shut the stopcock, and phone for a service visit.

Soak, step by step

  • Scalding risk: stay at or under 75 °C.
  • Lift out the lower spray arm, then the filter combination.
  • Add 1 litre of warm water and 3 to 5 drops of rinse aid; wait 5 minutes.
  • Put the filter combination back flat in the base, refit the spray arm and run the programme.
  • Go through this 2 to 3 times.

Restart order

Power off, pause briefly, power on, pick the programme with the selector and press Start/Stop. A fault message that returns means a technical fault; then turn the dishwasher off, shut the stopcock and phone Miele service.

Codes to compare

For related pump messages see F67 and F68. F84 concerns water intake instead.

Service and repair in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

Call (844) 459-5005; the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas are our coverage. The dishwasher repair page helps, and the technician will ask for the code and model.

Source: Miele Operating instructions Dishwashers, Problem solving guide; Miele support: Dishwasher Fault F78

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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