Meiko Dishwasher Error Code 111: Water Lost From Tank
Message 111 on a Meiko M-iClean U dishwasher means water was lost from the wash tank, because the level fell during a cycle when it should have held. See whether it reoccurs, and if it does, switch the machine off and call us without removing panels to look for the leak.
High: water loss can leave a wet floor and reach electrical parts.
- Code
- 111
- Maker
- MEIKO
- Equipment
- Dish machines
- Applies to
- M-iClean U (red/gray messages)
What does MEIKO error code 111 mean?
On Meiko M-iClean U undercounter dishwashers, message 111 means water was lost from the wash tank. The tank level fell during a cycle when it should have held. The control watches the level while the pumps run, and a drop that the machine did not plan triggers the message. The maker's operator step is to see whether it reoccurs, and to call a service technician if it does. Staff may see a puddle or a tank that looks low after the cycle. The manual points to a drain valve or pump not sealing, a leak at a hose, clamp or fitting, a door seal letting water spray out, and a level reading that misreads the tank. Because water outside the machine is a slip hazard and can reach electrical parts, a wet floor is worth acting on at once. The display text is 111.
Affected models and control systems
Meiko M-iClean U undercounter dishwashers (red and gray messages), per the operating instructions 9763258, section 9.4.1 Messages. Other Meiko models use different message numbers.
Code numbers and their meaning can change between control generations. We match the full model and control before acting on a code.
What you may notice
- Message 111
- Puddle on the floor near the machine
- Tank looking low after the cycle
- Spray escaping around the door
Possible causes
Listed in MEIKO's documentation
- Drain valve or pump not sealing
- Leak at a hose, clamp or fitting
- Door seal letting water spray out
- Level sensing that misreads the tank
Other likely causes — what usually sits behind error code 111 on this control. A technician confirms which one it is before any part is replaced.
- A door seal that has hardened or slipped from its groove
- A hose clamp loosened by vibration at the back of the machine
- A sieve not seated, letting wash water drain early
Safe checks before calling for service
- Look at the floor around the machine for water, and wipe it up so no one slips.
- Check that the door seal is in place and the door closes fully.
- Make sure the sieves are seated in their positions.
- If 111 reoccurs, switch the machine off and call us.
How a technician diagnoses error code 111
- Read the message and ask when water appeared.
- Inspect the door seal and sieve seating.
- Run a cycle and check hoses, clamps and fittings for leaks with power controlled.
- Test the drain valve for sealing.
- Check the level sensing against the real water level.
- Finding a leak behind the panels means exposure to live wiring and hot water.
- A drain valve or pump seal check needs proper isolation and tools.
- Water on the floor near electrical parts is a shock risk.
How error code 111 differs from similar codes
Message 111 is a loss of water from the tank, while 101 is water that stayed in the tank after draining.
Technical reference
- Document
- M-iClean U Original operating instructions 9763258 (update 2026-06), 9.4.1 Messages p.43-45
- Edition
- 9763258 / Valid from: 2018-09 / Update: 2026-06
- Models / control
- M-iClean U (red/gray messages)
- Section
- 9.4.1 Messages, printed pp. 43-45 of 70 (PDF pp. 43-45)
- Checked
- October 2026
We use the maker's document to read the code and do not reproduce it. Always confirm the complete model and control before applying these steps.
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Can I keep using the dishwasher with 111?
Only if the floor stays dry. If water appears again, turn it off and call us.
Will 111 clear by itself?
It clears if the cause was a sieve not seated or a misplaced seal, but a true leak returns.
Where does the water go?
It may leak out of the machine or drain early. A technician finds which.
Need help with MEIKO error code 111?
A technician confirms the cause on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.