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Rattling/knocking noise in wash cabinet

Rattling/knocking noises can be heard in the dishwasher’s wash cabinet.

Items of crockery are not secure in the wash cabinet.

Carefully open the door and rearrange the wash items so that they sit securely.

A spray arm is knocking against an item of crockery.

Carefully open the door and rearrange the wash items that are obstructing the spray arm.

There is a foreign object (e.g. glass shard) in the drain pump.

Remove the foreign objects from the drain pump as follows.

  • Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains. To do this, switch off the dishwasher and then unplug the mains plug.

  • Rotate the screw thread of the lower spray arm anti-clockwise  (view from above) and pull the spray arm upwards to remove .

  • Before removing the filter combination, remove any coarse soiling to prevent it from entering the circulation system.

  • Remove the filter combination.

  • Pressing the catch inwards and removing the cover | Cleaning the drain pump | Miele dishwashers
  • Press the catch of the drain pump cover inwards .

  • Tip the cover inwards until it is released .

  • Rinse the cover thoroughly under running water and remove all foreign objects.

  • Removing foreign objects from the drain pump | Cleaning the drain pump | Miele dishwashers
  • The drain pump (see arrow) is underneath the cover.

  • Risk of injury from glass splinters.

    It is especially difficult to see glass splinters in the drain pump.

    Take care when cleaning the drain pump.

  • Carefully remove all foreign objects from the drain pump. Check the drain pump impeller by manually turning it. You will feel a little resistance when you turn the impeller.

  • Refit the cover by placing it down vertically from above.

Ensure that the catch engages correctly.

Damage due to incorrect cleaning.

The components are delicate and can be damaged during cleaning.

Take care when cleaning the drain pump.

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