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Dishwasher does not complete cycle

I have a Miele DW.G638. The DW seems to get almost to the end of it"s cycle the stops. The Inlet/drain indicator flashes.When you open the cabinet and look inside there is some water in the bottom.However when you restart the water is drained away.Any thoughts as to why it does not finish it"s programmed cycle.It seems to stop before drying time.

psaints Sep 09, 2007

Thanks dovi for your help.After having read other posts it seems to me that similar problems are common place on these machines. That is Miele DW'S.My machine has completed one programmed cycle since. Hopefully the problem has cleared .I did blow down the drain hose before I originally posted.Thanks again. Psaints

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These days everything is a computer, check all lines(water in) & (drain line) then there is a water sensor at the bottom of the unit, if the dtain pump keeps running; there is a leak & trouble shoot to find it. If all checks out it's the control board in the door. It will usually be the 1st thing to go bad.

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It could be a clogged in the drain line. Often the problem is at the point where the drain line attaches to the garbage disposer or household drain line. You should remove this line and clear it form any debris in the hose or the hose connection. Be sure to reattach the hose before starting the dishwasher again. Good luck!

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