Miele Dishwasher F-Codes Edina — F11 F12 F14 F70

Miele dishwasher F-codes Edina 55424 kitchens throw are the same four codes, in the same order, year after year: F11, F12, F14, F70. We see them weekly in Country Club District, Morningside, and every Indian Hills remodel from the 2015–2022 wave. This is the code-by-code guide we use in the field — what each code actually means, what causes it in Edina specifically, and what the fix costs in 2026.

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F11 — Drain fault

What it means: the dishwasher didn't drain water in the expected time window. The control sees a still-full sump after the drain cycle and stops the wash.

What causes it in Edina 55424:

1. Glass shard in the drain pump impeller. #1 cause. Country Club households run stemware constantly; a single chip finds its way into the sump and locks the impeller.
2. Blocked filter housing. Coffee grounds, spinach fibers, small labels off wine bottles.
3. Failed drain pump motor. On G5000 and older G-series past year 8.
4. Clogged air gap or high loop under the sink — often after a garbage-disposal replacement that didn't clear the DW knockout plug (Miele G7000 does NOT need an air gap if plumbed with a high loop — verify).

Fix path & 2026 price:

• Impeller unblock + filter service: $189–$285
• Drain pump replacement (OEM): $385–$525
• Plumbing correction: usually a plumber, not us

F12 — Water inlet fault

What it means: the dishwasher didn't fill in the expected window. Either no water came in, or the flow-meter didn't see it.

What causes it in 55424:

1. Failed inlet valve (Aqua-Stop). Miele uses a solenoid valve integrated with the Aqua-Stop safety hose. Edina hard water scales the valve seat over 8–12 years.
2. Failed flow meter. Less common; usually after a valve replacement using generic parts.
3. Shut-off valve under sink partially closed. Post-remodel is where this hides.

Fix path & 2026 price:

• Aqua-Stop / inlet valve (OEM): $385–$585
• Flow meter: $285–$425

F14 — Circulation pump fault / low water pressure detected

What it means: the circulation pump (main wash pump) isn't moving water at the expected pressure. Either the pump is failing, the sump is starved, or a pressure sensor is out of calibration.

What causes it in Edina:

1. Debris in the pump impeller — related to F11 but affects wash, not drain.
2. Sump o-ring seep letting air into the pressure circuit.
3. Circulation pump motor failure on units past year 10.

Fix path & 2026 price:

• Debris service + reseal: $265–$385
• Circulation pump (OEM): $585–$785

F70 — Base-pan water sensor tripped (leak detection)

What it means: Miele's aqua-safety sensor in the base pan has detected water. The unit locks the door and shuts off water supply to prevent flood damage.

What causes it in 55424:

1. Slow gasket seep. Door gasket compressed or dried; small drip during wash reaches the base pan over time.
2. Sump-heater seal failure. Common failure mode on G5000 past year 9.
3. Loose or failed inlet hose to the Aqua-Stop.
4. Wet base-pan sensor without an actual leak — from a prior spill during install or a nearby plumbing event (dishwasher shares a bay with disposal drain).

Fix path & 2026 price:

• Base-pan dry + sensor reset (no failed part): $189 diagnostic + $189–$265 labor
• Sump heater reseal: $425–$625
• Door gasket: $285–$425
• Full sump replacement (rare): $685–$925

HowTo — Clear a Miele F11 before calling for service

Do this only if you're comfortable pulling the lower rack and filter. If not, skip to booking.

1. Kill power at the breaker. Not the button — the breaker.
2. Remove the lower rack and the round filter assembly (turn counter-clockwise).
3. Under the filter, locate the drain pump access cover. Slide the tab shown in the model manual to open.
4. Inspect the impeller. Look for glass, seeds, or debris. Remove any obstruction.
5. Reseat everything. Filter clockwise until it clicks. Cover locked.
6. Restore power and run a rinse cycle. F11 clear? Great. Returns? It's the pump or the plumbing — call service.

What we bring on a Miele Edina call

• Drain pumps (G5000 + G7000 variants)
• Aqua-Stop inlet valves
• Sump heater assemblies
• Door gasket kits
• Miele diagnostic cable + software
• Base-pan sensor

The AutoDos wildcard (G7566, G7966)

Miele's AutoDos units add PowerDisk dispensing. When AutoDos throws a fault it's usually a dispenser motor or a PowerDisk cartridge sensor — NOT an F-code failure. Repair cost typically $325–$525.

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FAQs — Miele dishwasher F-codes Edina

My Miele G7000 shows F11 twice this month. Is it the pump? Repeated F11 after cleaning almost always means the drain pump motor is going. Replace it before it fails mid-cycle and floods.

Can I ignore F70 if I don't see water on the floor? No — F70 means water reached the base pan sensor. The Aqua-Stop shut supply for a reason. Book service.

Do I need OEM parts on a Miele? Yes. Generic aftermarket parts fit but throw new faults within 6–12 months. We use OEM only.

How much for a Miele Aqua-Stop valve in Edina? $385–$585 all-in.

Which Edina ZIPs are covered? All Edina — 55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439.