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Miele Dishwasher Error Code F13

Reviewed by the ApplianceErrors Editorial Team · Verified against manufacturer service documentation · Last verified: June 10, 2026
⚠ Medium Severity 🔧 Easy DIY

Water intake fault — dishwasher not filling

The most common cause of the F13 error on a Miele dishwasher is supply valve closed or partially open (~40% of cases); start with: check supply valve.

💰 DIY cost: $0–$100 👨‍🔧 Pro cost: $180–$380 Save $180+ by doing it yourself
Miele Dishwasher error code F13 on the display panel
How the F13 code appears on a Miele dishwasher display

What Does Error Code F13 Mean on a Miele Dishwasher?

Water intake fault — dishwasher not filling.

F13 fires when the control fails to register the required fill volume within its allotted fill-time window, using flow and pressure feedback from the circulation system. Because it tracks how much water actually arrives rather than a leak or drain issue, a restricted supply is usually to blame — a closed tap, kinked hose, or clogged inlet screen. This distinguishes it from F11, which relates to drainage, and from valve faults where the electrical component itself has failed rather than being starved of flow.

Models affected: Miele dishwashers across recent generations, including the G 7000 Series, that monitor fill volume and time
What owners report: Owners commonly report F13 appearing after the water was shut off for plumbing work or after the machine was moved, which can pinch the inlet hose. A frequent quick win is simply confirming the under-sink tap is fully open and rinsing the small inlet screen, which often clears the fault without any parts.

What Causes Error Code F13?

Here are the most common causes in order of frequency. Start with the most likely cause before moving to the next:

  1. 1
    Supply valve closed or partially open 40% of cases
  2. 2
    Inlet hose kinked 30% of cases
  3. 3
    Water inlet valve failure 20% of cases
  4. 4
    Inlet screen blocked 10% of cases

How to Fix Miele Dishwasher Error Code F13

🔧 Easy DIY Est. time: 10–20 min
⚡ Safety first: Unplug the appliance before opening any panels or touching internal components.
  1. 1

    Check supply valve

    Confirm under-sink valve is fully open.

  2. 2

    Check inlet hose

    No kinks from wall to unit.

  3. 3

    Clean inlet screen

    Unscrew supply hose and clean the screen at the inlet port.

  4. 4

    Replace inlet valve

    Miele inlet valves are reliable but do fail after many years.

    🔩 Miele inlet valve ($50–$100)

How to Reset Error Code F13

Open the under-sink supply valve fully and straighten the inlet hose. Switch the dishwasher off at the unit, wait about 60 seconds, switch it back on, and start a fresh program — the fault clears once water flows normally.

Note: If the error returns after resetting, the underlying issue has not been resolved. Work through the fix steps above.

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When to Call a Professional

If supply is confirmed good, Miele authorized service recommended for valve replacement.

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $180–$380

Related Error Codes

F11
Drainage fault — water not pumped out
⚠ High Severity

Same Code on Other Brands

Error code F13 appears on these other brands too. See every brand that shows F13 →

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Frigidaire Oven F13
Control board internal checksum error
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Electrolux Oven F13
Control board internal checksum/EEPROM error

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More Miele Dishwasher Error Codes

F15 Heating issue — water not heating to target temperature F70 Flow meter fault — water quantity sensor failure F12 Water intake fault at the start of a step F14 Heater pressure switch fault F24 Heating circuit fault — heater relay or temperature sensor F78 Circulation pump / frequency converter fault

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using my Miele Dishwasher when error F13 appears? +
You often can for a cycle or two, but the water-supply issue behind F13 will keep interrupting normal operation until it is fixed. Plan the repair rather than ignoring the code.
What most commonly causes F13 on a Miele Dishwasher? +
Across reported Miele dishwasher repairs, the most frequent is supply valve closed or partially open (40% of cases), inlet hose kinked (30%), then water inlet valve failure (20%). Check them in that order before replacing any parts.
F13 keeps coming back after a reset — what should I check next? +
A reset only clears the stored F13 fault; if it returns, the water-supply problem is still present. Move on to the physical checks — check supply valve, then check inlet hose — since the code will reappear until the root cause is resolved. This is a beginner-friendly job needing only basic hand tools.
How much does it cost to fix Miele Dishwasher error F13? +
A DIY repair typically runs $0–$100 in parts, versus $180–$380 for a professional service call, so handling it yourself saves around $180. Expect the work to take about 10–20 minutes.
Which Miele Dishwasher models show error F13? +
F13 is documented on Miele dishwashers across recent generations, including the G 7000 Series, that monitor fill volume and time. Other units sharing the same control platform can display it too, so the fixes here generally transfer across the series.

Sources & References

Content verified against manufacturer service documentation. Last verified: June 10, 2026.

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