Miele Dishwasher Not Draining? Drain Hose 10542281 – Fix Standing Water Fast

Standing water at the bottom of your Miele dishwasher after a cycle is a clear sign the drain hose has failed — cracked, kinked, or collapsed. In most Miele G-series dishwashers, a deteriorated drain hose prevents wastewater from evacuating the tub, leaving dishes sitting in dirty water and triggering drain fault codes. When it fails, the dishwasher cannot complete its cycle and may display a water inlet or drainage error. ⚡ Common wear item in Miele dishwashers after 5–10 years of use. Part 10542281 is the genuine OEM Miele replacement drain hose — 1.5 metres long, 22mm diameter — that restores full drainage and clears standing water immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Dishwasher powers on and runs a wash cycle normally
• ✔ Spray arms and wash functions operate correctly
• ✔ Drain pump is confirmed running (audible humming during drain phase)
• ✔ ONLY problem is water remaining in the tub after the cycle ends

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Standing water at the bottom of the dishwasher after cycle completes
• Miele drain fault or F11/F14 error code on the display
• Visible cracks, kinks, brittleness, or soft spots on the existing drain hose
• Musty or stagnant odour from the tub between cycles

✔ If these symptoms match, the drain hose is the most likely failed component.

✔ In most cases, replacing this hose restores normal drainage immediately after installation.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: 10542281
• Type: OEM Miele Dishwasher Drain Hose — 1.5 metres (150cm), 22mm diameter
• Replaces: 5731080, 5731081, 6239120, 10542281
• Brand: Miele

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE — 30–45 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. On most Miele G-series models, remove the lower kick plate and access the drain pump outlet at the base of the unit. Disconnect the hose clamps at both ends (pump outlet and under-sink drain connection), route the new 1.5m hose in the same path, secure clamps, and restore power. A Torx screwdriver set and pliers are recommended.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with Miele G600, G800, G1000, G2000, G4000, G5000, G6000, and G7000 series dishwashers plus additional Miele models using the 22mm drain hose specification. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

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