Miele Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F0
Freezer displays F0 and will not cool properly or runs continuously.
NTC Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault
F1
Freezer displays F1, and the temperature reading is erratic or shows dashes.
Cabinet / Air Temperature Sensor Fault
F10
Freezer shows F10, and the interior temperature display may be blank or show '---'.
Display / Communication Fault Between UI and Main Board
F11
Freezer displays F11 and an alarm sounds; the door may appear closed, but the alarm persists.
Door Open Detection Fault
F12
Freezer shows F12 and may not respond to temperature changes or settings.
Keypad / Touch Control Fault
F13
Freezer displays F13 and may not defrost; ice accumulates rapidly.
Defrost Thermostat / Safety Cut-out Fault
F14
Freezer shows F14 and may not cool; the compressor does not run.
Compressor Overload / Thermal Protector Fault
F15
Freezer displays F15 and may show incorrect or fluctuating temperature readings.
Multiple Sensor Correlation Fault
F16
Freezer shows F16, and ice forms around the door area or in the air ducts.
Door Heater / Mullion Heater Fault (on frost-free models)
F17
Freezer displays F17 and may not enter or exit Sabbath mode or special operating modes.
Special Mode Configuration / EEPROM Fault
F18
Freezer shows F18 and may not recognize internal accessories, such as an ice maker (if fitted).
Accessory Communication / Ice Maker Module Fault
F19
Freezer displays F19 and may not maintain a stable temperature; the compressor cycles abnormally.
Compressor Speed / Inverter Fault (on variable-speed models)
F2
Freezer shows F2 and may not defrost properly; ice builds up on the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor / Heater Circuit Fault
F3
Freezer displays F3, and the compressor may not start or runs erratically.
Compressor Start / Relay Circuit Fault
F4
Freezer shows F4, and the interior light or fan may not operate correctly.
Door Switch / Door Contact Fault
F5
Freezer displays F5 and may not reach the set temperature; the fan may be off.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
F6
Freezer shows F6 and may not cool, or the compressor runs continuously without proper temperature control.
Main Control Board (ELU) Fault
F7
Freezer displays F7 and an alarm sounds; the temperature may be too high despite the compressor running.
Condenser Temperature / Overheat Fault
F8
Freezer shows F8 and may not maintain a low temperature; the SuperFreeze function may be disabled.
SuperFreeze / Fast Freeze Circuit Fault
F9
Freezer displays F9 and may shut down or not start; sometimes accompanied by a tripped breaker.
Mains Power / Voltage Fault
Symptom
Alarm beeping and temperature warning, but the freezer appears to be cooling normally.
False Temperature Alarm
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing; strong suction effect.
Normal Vacuum Effect / Venting Issue
Symptom
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open after closing.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Freezer interior back panel bulging or cracking, with cooling issues.
Liner Damage / Possible Refrigerant Line Damage
Symptom
Freezer vibrating excessively, rattling against cabinets or floor.
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Frost or ice buildup on the interior walls, especially near the door.
Air Ingress / Door Seal Failure
Symptom
Ice forming on food surfaces and packaging; the freezer is otherwise working.
Excess Moisture Ingress / Poor Packaging
Symptom
Strong, unpleasant, or chemical odor inside the freezer.
Odor Contamination
Symptom
The freezer interior is too cold; food is over-freezing or ice buildup occurs despite normal settings.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Stuck On
Symptom
The freezer interior light is not working, but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
The freezer is making loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noises during operation.
Mechanical Vibration or Component Noise
Symptom
The freezer is not cooling at all; the interior is warm, but lights and display work.
Complete Loss of Refrigeration
Symptom
The freezer is not starting at all; the display is off, and there are no lights.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
The freezer makes a high-pitched whine or squeal from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
The freezer runs constantly but does not reach the set temperature (slightly cool but not freezing).
Partial Loss of Refrigerant or Reduced Cooling Capacity
Symptom
The freezer temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
Unstable Temperature Regulation
Symptom
The freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or shortly after starting.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Water or ice forming on the bottom of the freezer compartment.
Blocked Defrost Drain
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F0 |
Freezer displays F0 and will not cool properly or runs continuously.
|
NTC Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F1 |
Freezer displays F1, and the temperature reading is erratic or shows dashes.
|
Cabinet / Air Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F10 |
Freezer shows F10, and the interior temperature display may be blank or show '---'.
|
Display / Communication Fault Between UI and Main Board | View Details |
| F11 |
Freezer displays F11 and an alarm sounds; the door may appear closed, but the alarm persists.
|
Door Open Detection Fault | View Details |
| F12 |
Freezer shows F12 and may not respond to temperature changes or settings.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Fault | View Details |
| F13 |
Freezer displays F13 and may not defrost; ice accumulates rapidly.
|
Defrost Thermostat / Safety Cut-out Fault | View Details |
| F14 |
Freezer shows F14 and may not cool; the compressor does not run.
|
Compressor Overload / Thermal Protector Fault | View Details |
| F15 |
Freezer displays F15 and may show incorrect or fluctuating temperature readings.
|
Multiple Sensor Correlation Fault | View Details |
| F16 |
Freezer shows F16, and ice forms around the door area or in the air ducts.
|
Door Heater / Mullion Heater Fault (on frost-free models) | View Details |
| F17 |
Freezer displays F17 and may not enter or exit Sabbath mode or special operating modes.
|
Special Mode Configuration / EEPROM Fault | View Details |
| F18 |
Freezer shows F18 and may not recognize internal accessories, such as an ice maker (if fitted).
|
Accessory Communication / Ice Maker Module Fault | View Details |
| F19 |
Freezer displays F19 and may not maintain a stable temperature; the compressor cycles abnormally.
|
Compressor Speed / Inverter Fault (on variable-speed models) | View Details |
| F2 |
Freezer shows F2 and may not defrost properly; ice builds up on the evaporator.
|
Defrost Sensor / Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Freezer displays F3, and the compressor may not start or runs erratically.
|
Compressor Start / Relay Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Freezer shows F4, and the interior light or fan may not operate correctly.
|
Door Switch / Door Contact Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Freezer displays F5 and may not reach the set temperature; the fan may be off.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Freezer shows F6 and may not cool, or the compressor runs continuously without proper temperature control.
|
Main Control Board (ELU) Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Freezer displays F7 and an alarm sounds; the temperature may be too high despite the compressor running.
|
Condenser Temperature / Overheat Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Freezer shows F8 and may not maintain a low temperature; the SuperFreeze function may be disabled.
|
SuperFreeze / Fast Freeze Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Freezer displays F9 and may shut down or not start; sometimes accompanied by a tripped breaker.
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Mains Power / Voltage Fault | View Details |
| – |
Alarm beeping and temperature warning, but the freezer appears to be cooling normally.
|
False Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing; strong suction effect.
|
Normal Vacuum Effect / Venting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open after closing.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior back panel bulging or cracking, with cooling issues.
|
Liner Damage / Possible Refrigerant Line Damage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer vibrating excessively, rattling against cabinets or floor.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Frost or ice buildup on the interior walls, especially near the door.
|
Air Ingress / Door Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice forming on food surfaces and packaging; the freezer is otherwise working.
|
Excess Moisture Ingress / Poor Packaging | View Details |
| – |
Strong, unpleasant, or chemical odor inside the freezer.
|
Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
The freezer interior is too cold; food is over-freezing or ice buildup occurs despite normal settings.
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Stuck On | View Details |
| – |
The freezer interior light is not working, but cooling is normal.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
The freezer is making loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noises during operation.
|
Mechanical Vibration or Component Noise | View Details |
| – |
The freezer is not cooling at all; the interior is warm, but lights and display work.
|
Complete Loss of Refrigeration | View Details |
| – |
The freezer is not starting at all; the display is off, and there are no lights.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
The freezer makes a high-pitched whine or squeal from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
The freezer runs constantly but does not reach the set temperature (slightly cool but not freezing).
|
Partial Loss of Refrigerant or Reduced Cooling Capacity | View Details |
| – |
The freezer temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
|
Unstable Temperature Regulation | View Details |
| – |
The freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or shortly after starting.
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Water or ice forming on the bottom of the freezer compartment.
|
Blocked Defrost Drain | View Details |
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