Miele · Dishwashers
Miele dishwasher F86: salt-container flap is open
THE SHORT ANSWER
Salt-container flap is open
Miele F86 means the salt-container flap in the door is not closed. This guidance applies to the documented door-mounted arrangement.
Locate the salt-container flap specified in your dishwasher manual.
Close the flap normally; do not force, tape or bypass a damaged closure.
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.
Close the door-mounted salt-container flap identified by the model instructions.
What to noteThe flap is seated normally.
Observe whether the message clears. Report a damaged flap or persistent warning to Miele.
What to noteService receives the model and closure condition.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
Different salt messages
F86 concerns closure. It is not itself an instruction to add more salt.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Contact Miele if F86 remains after the flap is correctly closed.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Fault F86
Miele USA · Manufacturer support · Checked
Fault explanation and owner response — Miele dishwashers with the door-mounted salt-container flap described in this support page.