Miele Dishwasher Water Intake Fault — Fix

What it means

A Miele dishwasher water intake fault means the machine cannot fill with water within the allowed time.
Check that the water tap under the sink is fully open and the inlet hose has no kinks.

Affected Models

Miele G Series Dishwasher
Miele Active Dishwasher
Miele Classic Plus Dishwasher
Miele Excellence Dishwasher
Miele AutoDos Dishwasher

Common Causes

Water tap under the sink is closed or partially open
Kinked or crimped inlet hose preventing water flow
Blocked mesh filter on the water inlet connection
Low household water pressure
Faulty water inlet valve solenoid not opening

How to Fix It

Check the water tap.

Open the cabinet under the sink and find the water supply tap connected to the dishwasher inlet hose.
Turn it fully counter-clockwise to open.
A tap left only half-open after plumbing work is a very common cause of this fault.
Check the inlet hose for kinks.

Pull the dishwasher slightly forward and inspect the inlet hose.
Straighten any bends or kinks.
Ensure the hose is not being crushed where the machine is pushed against the cabinet.
Clean the inlet mesh filter.

Turn off the water supply tap.
Unscrew the inlet hose from the inlet port at the back of the machine.
Remove the small mesh filter inside the port with pliers, rinse it under running water, and refit.
Reset the dishwasher.

After checking the water supply, hold the Start/Stop button for 5 seconds to cancel the current programme.
Restart and confirm the machine fills normally.

When to Call a Professional

If the tap is fully open, the hose is clear, and the mesh filter is clean but the intake fault persists, the water inlet valve solenoid has failed and needs replacement by a Miele technician.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which error codes does Miele use for a water intake fault?

Miele displays 'Water intake' or 'Checking water intake' as a text message on machines with displays. Older models without displays may flash an indicator light. The diagnostic steps are the same regardless of how the fault is displayed.

My Miele dishwasher fills very slowly and then shows a water intake fault — why?

Slow filling that eventually times out is usually caused by a partially open tap, a kinked hose, or a blocked mesh inlet filter. All three restrict flow without stopping it completely. Check all three before suspecting the inlet valve.