Miele Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F10
The washer will not fill with water, and the display shows F10 shortly after starting.
Water Inlet Fault
F11
The washer will not drain, water remains in the drum, and the display shows F11.
Drainage Fault
F12
Washer does not take in cold water, F12 displayed.
Cold Water Inlet Valve Fault
F13
Washer does not take in hot water, F13 displayed (on models with hot feed)
Hot Water Inlet Valve Fault
F14
Washer fails to heat water, cycle runs cold, F14 displayed
Heating Circuit Fault
F15
Washer overheats or reports F15 during heating phase
Overheating / Temperature Sensor Fault
F16
Door will not lock at start of cycle, F16 displayed
Door Locking Fault
F17
Door will not unlock at end of cycle, F17 displayed
Door Unlocking Fault
F19
Program time increases unexpectedly, long wash times, F19 displayed
Heating Time-Out / Slow Heating
F20
Machine trips breaker or shows F20 during heating phase
Heater Earth Leakage / Short Circuit
F29
Washer does not spin, F29 displayed
Motor / Tachometer Fault
F32
Door cannot be opened, F32 displayed even when machine is off
Door Lock Control Fault
F34
Door not recognized as closed, F34 displayed at start
Door Interlock / Door Switch Fault
F35
Door lock reports inconsistent status; intermittent F35.
Door Lock Feedback Error
F39
Control reports configuration or communication error; F39 displayed.
Control Module Configuration Fault
F41
Washer stops mid-cycle; F41 displayed.
Power Supply / Control Reset Fault
F50
Drum does not turn; humming noise from motor area; F50 displayed.
Motor Start Fault
F51
Unbalanced load detected; spin aborted; F51 displayed.
Unbalance Detection Fault
F53
Motor speed control error; F53 displayed during spin.
Motor Tachometer / Speed Sensor Fault
F55
Water level not detected correctly; F55 displayed.
Pressure Sensor / Water Level Fault
F56
Spin speed not reached; F56 displayed.
Spin Speed Control Fault
F63
Water protection system activated; F63 displayed.
Waterproof System / Leak Protection Fault
F67
Card reader / program module error on commercial-style Miele washers; F67 displayed.
External Payment / Program Module Fault
F92
Communication error between user interface and main control, F92 displayed
User Interface Communication Fault
Symptom
Clothes come out still soapy or with detergent streaks
Poor Rinsing Performance
Symptom
Detergent drawer overflows or water leaks from the dispenser area.
Dispenser Overflow / Blockage
Symptom
Display and buttons work, but the drum light or internal light does not come on (models with drum lighting).
Drum Light Failure
Symptom
Fabric softener remains in the drawer after the cycle.
Softener Siphon Failure
Symptom
Washer door glass and seal covered in black mould, unpleasant odour from drum
Biofilm / Mould Build-Up
Symptom
Washer door handle feels loose or does not open the door reliably.
Door Handle / Latch Wear
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell during the spin or wash cycle.
Overheating Component / Friction
Symptom
Washer fills and drains but drum does not turn at all
Drum Drive Failure
Symptom
Washer is dead, no lights or display, will not power on
No Power / Power Entry Fault
Symptom
Washer is very noisy during spin, rumbling or roaring sound
Drum Bearing Wear
Symptom
Washer leaks from rear or underneath during fill or wash
Internal Hose / Tub Leak
Symptom
Washer leaks water from front, puddle under door
Door Seal / Front Leak
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or knocking during spin, machine moves across floor
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Fault
Symptom
Washer powers on but will not start any program, Start button unresponsive
User Interface / Start Inhibit Fault
Symptom
Washer produces a strong sewage or stagnant water smell.
Drain System Odour
Symptom
Washer stops with water in the drum but no error code; intermittent draining occurs.
Partial Drain Blockage
Symptom
Washer takes a very long time to complete cycles, often extending the remaining time.
Cycle Time Extension / Inefficiency
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F10 |
The washer will not fill with water, and the display shows F10 shortly after starting.
|
Water Inlet Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
The washer will not drain, water remains in the drum, and the display shows F11.
|
Drainage Fault | View Details |
| F12 |
Washer does not take in cold water, F12 displayed.
|
Cold Water Inlet Valve Fault | View Details |
| F13 |
Washer does not take in hot water, F13 displayed (on models with hot feed)
|
Hot Water Inlet Valve Fault | View Details |
| F14 |
Washer fails to heat water, cycle runs cold, F14 displayed
|
Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F15 |
Washer overheats or reports F15 during heating phase
|
Overheating / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F16 |
Door will not lock at start of cycle, F16 displayed
|
Door Locking Fault | View Details |
| F17 |
Door will not unlock at end of cycle, F17 displayed
|
Door Unlocking Fault | View Details |
| F19 |
Program time increases unexpectedly, long wash times, F19 displayed
|
Heating Time-Out / Slow Heating | View Details |
| F20 |
Machine trips breaker or shows F20 during heating phase
|
Heater Earth Leakage / Short Circuit | View Details |
| F29 |
Washer does not spin, F29 displayed
|
Motor / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| F32 |
Door cannot be opened, F32 displayed even when machine is off
|
Door Lock Control Fault | View Details |
| F34 |
Door not recognized as closed, F34 displayed at start
|
Door Interlock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| F35 |
Door lock reports inconsistent status; intermittent F35.
|
Door Lock Feedback Error | View Details |
| F39 |
Control reports configuration or communication error; F39 displayed.
|
Control Module Configuration Fault | View Details |
| F41 |
Washer stops mid-cycle; F41 displayed.
|
Power Supply / Control Reset Fault | View Details |
| F50 |
Drum does not turn; humming noise from motor area; F50 displayed.
|
Motor Start Fault | View Details |
| F51 |
Unbalanced load detected; spin aborted; F51 displayed.
|
Unbalance Detection Fault | View Details |
| F53 |
Motor speed control error; F53 displayed during spin.
|
Motor Tachometer / Speed Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F55 |
Water level not detected correctly; F55 displayed.
|
Pressure Sensor / Water Level Fault | View Details |
| F56 |
Spin speed not reached; F56 displayed.
|
Spin Speed Control Fault | View Details |
| F63 |
Water protection system activated; F63 displayed.
|
Waterproof System / Leak Protection Fault | View Details |
| F67 |
Card reader / program module error on commercial-style Miele washers; F67 displayed.
|
External Payment / Program Module Fault | View Details |
| F92 |
Communication error between user interface and main control, F92 displayed
|
User Interface Communication Fault | View Details |
| – |
Clothes come out still soapy or with detergent streaks
|
Poor Rinsing Performance | View Details |
| – |
Detergent drawer overflows or water leaks from the dispenser area.
|
Dispenser Overflow / Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Display and buttons work, but the drum light or internal light does not come on (models with drum lighting).
|
Drum Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Fabric softener remains in the drawer after the cycle.
|
Softener Siphon Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer door glass and seal covered in black mould, unpleasant odour from drum
|
Biofilm / Mould Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Washer door handle feels loose or does not open the door reliably.
|
Door Handle / Latch Wear | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits a burning smell during the spin or wash cycle.
|
Overheating Component / Friction | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills and drains but drum does not turn at all
|
Drum Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer is dead, no lights or display, will not power on
|
No Power / Power Entry Fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer is very noisy during spin, rumbling or roaring sound
|
Drum Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks from rear or underneath during fill or wash
|
Internal Hose / Tub Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from front, puddle under door
|
Door Seal / Front Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes loud banging or knocking during spin, machine moves across floor
|
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer powers on but will not start any program, Start button unresponsive
|
User Interface / Start Inhibit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer produces a strong sewage or stagnant water smell.
|
Drain System Odour | View Details |
| – |
Washer stops with water in the drum but no error code; intermittent draining occurs.
|
Partial Drain Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes a very long time to complete cycles, often extending the remaining time.
|
Cycle Time Extension / Inefficiency | View Details |
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