Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Miele dishwasher F70 error code

F70 means waterproof system triggered. Water was detected in the base pan, so the waterproof system shut the machine down..

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Pull the machine out and check underneath for standing water.
  2. Check the door seal and hose connections for weeping.
  3. Do not keep running the machine — it will keep tripping until the leak is fixed.

Call a professional when…

Find and fix the leak (seal, hose or clamp); the system then stops triggering. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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