Miele Dishwasher: How to Clean a Clogged Drain Line

Food debris, built-up grease and grime often make a drain line clogged. If your dishwasher stops draining completely after it has been used, this likely means that the drain or drain filter is clogged. Proper maintenance will help to prevent clogs and prolong the lifespan of your appliance. In order to clean your dishwasher drain, you should remove any clogs from the drain hose, unclog the drain, and clean the filter. You can do it personally or contact an appliance repair team. When you’d like to resolve the problem yourself, follow a simple guide below. If you see a clog in your dishwasher drain and it causes the water to back up, try some baking soda, vinegar and hot water to loosen up and break the clog. First, add the vinegar and baking soda solution to the dishwasher basket at the bottom. Let it sit for around 15 minutes and then pour in some hot water (boiling) to the basket to clear away the clog. Many people have air gaps installed on their kitchen counters next to the sink faucets which will prevent sink water from backing up into the dishwasher. If there is buildup in this air gap, it may cause improper draining from your dishwasher. One way to spot an air gap that is clogged is if water floods on your countertop. You can simply take the cap off of your air gap and remove all debris. If you are unable to unclog your dishwasher drain, contact a licensed plumber. They will be able to fix any clogs and get your dishwasher running properly again.