F17

Miele Milk Pump / Milk Flow Fault

Display shows F17; milk system fault, milk not being drawn or frothed

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

Blocked milk suction hose, clogged milk frother or spout, failed milk pump (on models with dedicated pump), air leak in milk line

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the machine before disassembling the milk system.

User-level cleaning:

Run the automatic milk system cleaning program with Miele milk system cleaner.
Disassemble the milk frother, spout, and suction lance according to the manual and soak in warm water with cleaner.
Inspect the milk hose for cracks, kinks, or blockages; replace if hardened or discolored.

Technical inspection (if equipped with milk pump):

Access the milk pump and check for blockages at inlet and outlet.
Verify that the pump runs during a milk cycle (listen for operation).
Check wiring and connectors to the pump.

Resolution:

Replace a defective milk pump or severely blocked frother assembly.
Ensure all seals and O-rings in the milk path are intact to prevent air leaks.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Milk Pump / Milk Frother Assembly

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