Dealing with standing water at the bottom of a dishwasher usually comes down to a stubborn blockage hidden right in the sump area. A home in the area had this exact issue with their Miele unit, where the cycle would stop short because the dirty water had nowhere to go. After pulling apart the filtration system and clearing out the debris that was choking the drain pump valve, the system cleared out perfectly. Taking care of these mechanical issues early is a straightforward way to keep a premium machine running efficiently for years without needing an expensive replacement.