F16

Miele Brew Unit Position / Recognition Fault

Machine shows F16; brew unit not recognized or not in correct position

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Brew unit not fully inserted, dirty or damaged brew unit contacts, faulty brew unit microswitch, misaligned brew drive

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off and unplug the machine before removing the brew unit.

User-level steps:

Open the service door and remove the brew unit.
Rinse the brew unit thoroughly and ensure all moving parts move freely.
Clean the contact surfaces and guides inside the machine where the brew unit slides in.
Reinsert the brew unit firmly until it locks.

Technical inspection:

Check the brew unit locking mechanism and microswitches that detect its presence.
Test the microswitches with a multimeter for proper operation.
Inspect the brew drive for misalignment or obstruction.

Resolution:

Replace a damaged brew unit or faulty presence microswitch.
If the drive is out of position, re-home it using service mode or by manually rotating the drive gear (per Miele service instructions).

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Brew Unit and Brew Presence Microswitch

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