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Program light and time display flash, Warning buzzer

Program light and time display flash, buzzer sounds - Dishwasher in safe mode

Miele · Dishwashers (G-Series)

What does Program light and time display flash, Warning buzzer mean?

The warning buzzer is sounding, and the indicator light of the selected program and the time display flash. The dishwasher does not start or the delay start time stops running. This indicates the dishwasher's safe mode has been activated.

Common Causes

  • The door was not closed within four seconds of the last button press at program start.
  • The door was open for longer than four seconds during a program or within the delay start time.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Press the program selection button.

  2. 2

    Close the dishwasher door completely within four seconds of pressing the button.

  3. 3

    The program should now start or the delay start timer should resume.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Miele Dishwashers (G-Series)
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