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Miele dishwasher F11: drainage fault with water remaining
THE SHORT ANSWER
Drainage fault with water remaining
Miele F11 indicates a drainage problem. A blocked pump or incorrectly seated valve/cover can leave water in the wash cabinet; the access parts differ by model family.
Check the model family before choosing either illustrated F11 procedure.
Switch off and unplug before pump access. Hidden glass fragments can cut; avoid blind probing.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
For G1xxx–G6xxx, Miele describes a non-return valve. For G7xxx and G5xxx Discovery from 2019 onward, it describes a pump cover and lower-spray-arm removal. Use the matching source and manual.
What to noteThe instructions match the installed pump assembly.
Follow that illustrated procedure: remove the filter, scoop out retained water and clear accessible debris carefully. Refit the valve/cover flush with its catch engaged; seat the filter flat and reinstall any removed spray arm.
What to noteAll removed parts are secured before operation.
Restart the program after reassembly and check whether retained water drains.
What to notePersistent F11 goes to service.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Contact Miele if drainage remains blocked or the cover, valve or filter cannot be fitted securely.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Fault F11 (G 1xxx–G 6xxx)
Miele USA · Manufacturer support · Checked
Fault explanation and owner response — Miele G1xxx–G6xxx dishwashers with the documented non-return valve.
- Fault F11 (G 7xxx and G 5xxx Discovery from year of manufacture 2019 onward)
Miele USA · Manufacturer support · Checked
Fault explanation and owner response — Miele G7xxx and G5xxx Discovery dishwashers from 2019 onward with the documented drain-pump cover.