Reviewed by Miele Repair Editorial Team · Last reviewed August 8, 2026
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Miele Repair Editorial Team Editorial TeamPublished August 8, 2026Updated October 28, 2026Technically reviewed August 8, 2026
Error codeF11
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
Two series, one code: how F11 differs on older G 1xxx-G 6xxx and current G 7xxx and G 5xxx Discovery models.
Model compatibility
Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F11 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 thiscode means
Water remains in the wash cabinet because of a misplaced non-return valve or cover, or a blocked drain pump.
Which series do you have?
Miele treats F11 differently for G 1xxx-G 6xxx dishwashers and for G 7xxx and G 5xxx Discovery units built from 2019 onwards. Both show F11 with water in the cabinet.
At a glance
Code
F11
What it means
Water remains in the wash cabinet because of a misplaced non-return valve or cover, or a blocked drain pump.
What you can check
Unplug the dishwasher, lift out the filter combination and bail out the water. Then reseat the non-return valve or pump cover flush with its catch engaged, and clear the pump.
When to call a technician
Water still sitting in the cabinet after you clean the pump, reseat the valve or cover and rerun the programme means it is time for a technician.
Series G 1xxx-G 6xxx: valve and pump
The non-return valve may sit wrongly, or the drain pump is blocked so water runs back. Power the machine down and unplug it. Lift out the filter combination, bail out the water, then release the valve by pressing its catch in and tipping it. Rinse it, clear the pump with a small sponge pushed through the impeller, and spin the impeller by hand. Reseat the valve from above until it is flush and the catch has engaged. Finally lay the filter combination flat, restart the wash programme and look at whether water has drained.
Series G 7xxx / G 5xxx Discovery 2019+: cover and pump
The drain pump cover may be positioned incorrectly, or the pump is blocked.
Take off the lower spray arm and the filter combination, and bail out the water.
Open the cover by pressing its catch and tipping it, wash it, and clean the pump the same way.
Refit the cover flush, catch engaged, then the filter and spray arm.
Run the programme again and check the water leaves.
Compare with
F1 or F01 is a technical sensor fault, while F14 involves the circulation pump.
Dishwasher repair across the SC metro areas
If the fault persists, call (844) 459-5005 from the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles or San Diego metro areas. Name your series and the cleaning you finished; dishwasher repair has more.
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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