Meiko Dishwasher Error Code 114: Sieve Missing
Message 114 on a Meiko M-iClean U dishwasher means the fine or the coarse sieve is missing from the tank. The maker says to insert the fine or coarse sieve correctly. Switch off, let the tank cool, seat both sieves flat, and call us only if 114 stays with both in place.
Low: a simple operator fix, though the machine will not run without the sieves.
- Code
- 114
- Maker
- MEIKO
- Equipment
- Dish machines
- Applies to
- M-iClean U (red/gray messages)
What does MEIKO error code 114 mean?
On Meiko M-iClean U undercounter dishwashers, message 114 means the fine or the coarse sieve is missing from the tank. The sieves catch food and keep it out of the pump and the drain, and the machine checks that they are in place before it runs. Running without them lets soil into parts that are hard to clean, so the control refuses to continue. The maker's operator step is to insert the fine or coarse sieve correctly. The sieves are simple parts, but the machine insists on them. The manual lists a sieve left out after cleaning, a sieve seated wrongly in the tank, a sieve damaged so the sensor does not see it, and a problem with the sieve sensor or its wiring. In most kitchens it is the first or second: someone cleaned the sieves and put one back crooked or forgot it. The display text is 114.
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 114 and the cycle will not start
- Sieve out of the tank after cleaning
- Debris collecting around the drain
- Sieve sitting crooked
Possible causes
Listed in MEIKO's documentation
- Sieve left out after cleaning
- Sieve seated wrongly in the tank
- Sieve damaged so the sensor does not see it
- Sieve sensor or its wiring
Other likely causes — what usually sits behind error code 114 on this control. A technician confirms which one it is before any part is replaced.
- A sieve with a bent rim that no longer triggers the sensor
- A fleck of food or glass under the sieve holding it off the seat
- A sensor lead damaged when the tank was scrubbed
Safe checks before calling for service
- Switch the machine off and let the tank cool.
- Insert the fine and coarse sieves correctly, as the owner's manual shows.
- Make sure each sieve sits flat and nothing is stuck under it.
- Close the door and restart. If 114 stays with both sieves in place, call us.
How a technician diagnoses error code 114
- Read the message and check both sieves for damage and fit.
- Clean the seating area.
- Check the sieve sensor and its wiring with a meter.
- Test the sensor response with a good sieve fitted.
- Replace the sensor or lead only if the sieve is correct and the message stays.
- Sensor wiring sits behind panels near water and live power.
- A damaged sieve may need the maker's part to be recognized by the sensor.
- Running without a sieve can damage the pump, so the message should not be bypassed.
How error code 114 differs from similar codes
Message 114 relates to the sieves, while 101 is the drainage message that a clogged sieve can cause.
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.
Related MEIKO dish machine error codes
Can I run the dishwasher without a sieve?
No. The machine will not run, and soil would reach the pump.
Will 114 clear by itself?
Yes, once both sieves are seated correctly.
Does 114 mean the sieve is broken?
Not always. It may only be seated wrongly, but a bent sieve can also cause it.
Need help with MEIKO error code 114?
A technician confirms the cause on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.