My Miele G841 scu plus Dishwasher intake drain light is turning on. Fixed!

Dishwasher is one of the most used appliances at home. When it is broken, or works with problems, it could be a problem. Questions we hear, more often than others, is in reference to the “Intake Drain” light. This light is a lot like the light on the dashboard of your car, warning of a potential problem that could damage the dishwasher Miele scu plus G841. Working solution - replace a dishwasher drain hose. We have a guide, but it’s not simple. Prepare some tools (1/4-inch nut driver, slot screwdriver, channel lock pliers, standard pliers, towel, work gloves) and carefully follow our instructions. 

1. Flip the house circuit breaker switch to the Off position to completely disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher. Close the valve to shut off the water supply going to the dishwasher.
2. Using a 1/4-inch nut driver, remove the screws that hold the front access panel in place. Pull the access panel and the toe panel forward, remove them. 
3. The junction box is at the front of the dishwasher just behind the bottom front access panel. Remove the cover on the junction box and disconnect the wires. Remove the 2 mounting screws from the brackets that secure the dishwasher in the cabinet opening. Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter. You should have enough slack in the water supply line and the drain hose to pull the dishwasher in front of the counter opening for the dishwasher. 
4. Reach under the dishwasher and squeeze the wire hose clamp that holds the drain hose to the drain pump—use pliers if necessary.  Pull the end of the drain hose off of the drain pump.
5. From the inside of the dishwasher tub, use a pair of channel lock pliers to remove the plastic nut that secures the water inlet assembly. The water inlet assembly secures the drain hose to the outside left panel of the dishwasher tub. Pull out the water inlet assembly  to release the drain hose from the bracket.
6. Separate the drain hose that goes to the kitchen sink drain from the dishwasher drain hose that extends to the drain pump. Pull the drain hose from under the dishwasher and discard it.
7. Attach the new dishwasher drain hose to the drain pump, carefully working the hose onto the drain pump outlet and onto the connection so it seats properly and does not leak. Secure it with the wire hose clamp. Route the new drain hose through the water inlet bracket the same way the original drain hose was routed. Reconnect the portion of the drain hose that goes to the kitchen sink drain to your newly installed drain hose. Make sure that the connection is secure.
8. Position the water inlet bracket on the side of the tub so  you can screw the plastic nut onto the bracket from the inside of the tub. Carefully screw the plastic nut onto the water inlet from the inside of the tub. Hand tighten the nut  and then carefully tighten it another 1/4 turn to  seal the inlet.
9. Carefully push the dishwasher back under the counter. Reconnect the wires in the junction box and reinstall the junction box cover. Replace the bottom front access panel and toe panel. Insert the screws into the mounting brackets that secure the dishwasher in the counter and tighten the screws. Position the toe panel on the dishwasher and then position the access panel in front of the toe panel. Insert the mounting screws and tighten the screws firmly.
10. Open the water supply valve to restore the water supply to the dishwasher. Reset the house circuit breaker to restore electrical power.

Fixed! We know - that process wasn’t easy - but it’s done! If you feel that you can't replace the drain hose, just give us a call and appoint a visit at a convenient time!