Miele Garbage Disposals Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F01
Garbage disposal will not start; control module beeps once and F01 appears on the connected Miele control panel or app.
Motor Overload Protection Tripped
F02
Garbage disposal hums but does not spin; F02 displayed on Miele control interface after a few seconds.
Rotor Seized or Start Torque Failure
F03
Disposal does not respond to wall switch or integrated Miele control; F03 communication error shown on Miele app or kitchen control panel.
Control Interface or Communication Failure
F04
Disposal stops shortly after starting; F04 overcurrent error appears on the Miele interface.
Excessive Motor Current Draw
F05
Disposal runs but water backs up into sink; F05 drain restriction warning shown on Miele control or app.
Outlet or Drain Line Restriction
F06
Miele control panel shows F06 leakage warning; disposal may shut down automatically and cabinet area may be damp.
Internal Leak Detected (Leak Sensor Triggered)
F07
Disposal runs but Miele interface shows F07 imbalance or vibration warning; unit may shut off to protect mounting.
Excessive Vibration or Imbalance
F08
Miele app or control shows F08 overtemperature; disposal shuts down during or after extended use.
Motor Overheating
F09
Disposal does not start; Miele interface shows F09 door/interlock or safety cover error (for models with integrated safety cover or sink stopper detection).
Safety Interlock Not Engaged
F10
Miele control shows F10 low voltage or power supply error; disposal may fail to start or run weakly.
Insufficient or Unstable Supply Voltage
F11
Miele interface shows F11 water backflow or drain sensor error when disposal is used with a Miele dishwasher.
Backflow or Drain Sensor Fault
F12
Miele app shows F12 motor sensor error; disposal may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Motor Speed or Position Sensor Fault
F13
Disposal starts and stops repeatedly; Miele interface shows F13 torque fluctuation error.
Irregular Load Detection
F14
Miele system reports F14 ground fault or insulation error; disposal is locked out from operation.
Ground Fault / Insulation Breakdown
F15
Miele interface shows F15 internal memory or configuration error; disposal may not respond to commands.
Control Module Firmware or Configuration Fault
Symptom
Disposal body feels unusually hot to the touch after short use, even with light loads.
Abnormal Motor Heating
Symptom
Disposal causes lights to flicker or dim significantly when starting.
High Inrush Current or Supply Issues
Symptom
Disposal continues to run after the wall switch is turned off, or turns on by itself intermittently.
Control or Switch Sticking
Symptom
Disposal emits a burning smell during or after operation.
Overheating or Electrical Insulation Breakdown
Symptom
Disposal emits a persistent bad odor even after running with water.
Organic Buildup and Biofilm in Grinding Chamber
Symptom
Disposal is excessively loud compared to when it was new, even with no load.
General Mechanical Wear and Acoustic Insulation Degradation
Symptom
Disposal makes a loud humming noise when switched on but the grinding plate does not spin.
Jammed Rotor / Locked Impellers
Symptom
Disposal makes loud grinding, rattling, or metallic noises during operation.
Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber
Symptom
Disposal occasionally shocks or tingles when touched, especially with wet hands or on metal sink.
Improper Grounding or Leakage Current
Symptom
Disposal operates but makes a high-pitched squealing or screeching noise.
Dry or Failing Motor Bearings
Symptom
Disposal produces a loud, low-frequency vibration that shakes the sink and countertop.
Excessive Vibration from Imbalance or Loose Mount
Symptom
Disposal runs but occasionally stalls when processing normal food waste, then resumes when switched off and on.
Intermittent Mechanical Binding
Symptom
Disposal runs but there is a strong leak from the top where it connects to the sink.
Failed Sink Flange Seal
Symptom
Disposal runs but water backs up into the opposite sink bowl in a double-sink installation.
Improper Double-Sink Drain Configuration
Symptom
Disposal runs but water drains very slowly from the sink, often backing up during use.
Clogged Drain Line or P-Trap
Symptom
Disposal shuts off by itself after a few seconds of operation without any visible jam.
Thermal or Overload Trip Under Light Load
Symptom
Disposal takes much longer than usual to grind food waste; performance feels weak.
Reduced Grinding Efficiency
Symptom
Disposal trips the circuit breaker immediately when switched on.
Short Circuit or Locked Rotor Overcurrent
Symptom
Disposal turns on but water splashes excessively out of the sink opening during use.
Improper Splash Baffle Function
Symptom
Disposal will not run unless the sink stopper or cover is in a specific position.
Magnetic or Mechanical Safety Interlock Behavior
Symptom
Disposal will not turn on at all; no humming, no sound, and no movement when the wall switch is flipped.
No Power to Unit
Symptom
Water leaks from the connection where the dishwasher drain hose attaches to the disposal.
Leaking Dishwasher Inlet Connection
Symptom
Water leaks from the side of the disposal where the drain pipe connects.
Leaking Discharge Outlet Connection
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Garbage disposal will not start; control module beeps once and F01 appears on the connected Miele control panel or app.
|
Motor Overload Protection Tripped | View Details |
| F02 |
Garbage disposal hums but does not spin; F02 displayed on Miele control interface after a few seconds.
|
Rotor Seized or Start Torque Failure | View Details |
| F03 |
Disposal does not respond to wall switch or integrated Miele control; F03 communication error shown on Miele app or kitchen control panel.
|
Control Interface or Communication Failure | View Details |
| F04 |
Disposal stops shortly after starting; F04 overcurrent error appears on the Miele interface.
|
Excessive Motor Current Draw | View Details |
| F05 |
Disposal runs but water backs up into sink; F05 drain restriction warning shown on Miele control or app.
|
Outlet or Drain Line Restriction | View Details |
| F06 |
Miele control panel shows F06 leakage warning; disposal may shut down automatically and cabinet area may be damp.
|
Internal Leak Detected (Leak Sensor Triggered) | View Details |
| F07 |
Disposal runs but Miele interface shows F07 imbalance or vibration warning; unit may shut off to protect mounting.
|
Excessive Vibration or Imbalance | View Details |
| F08 |
Miele app or control shows F08 overtemperature; disposal shuts down during or after extended use.
|
Motor Overheating | View Details |
| F09 |
Disposal does not start; Miele interface shows F09 door/interlock or safety cover error (for models with integrated safety cover or sink stopper detection).
|
Safety Interlock Not Engaged | View Details |
| F10 |
Miele control shows F10 low voltage or power supply error; disposal may fail to start or run weakly.
|
Insufficient or Unstable Supply Voltage | View Details |
| F11 |
Miele interface shows F11 water backflow or drain sensor error when disposal is used with a Miele dishwasher.
|
Backflow or Drain Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F12 |
Miele app shows F12 motor sensor error; disposal may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
Motor Speed or Position Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F13 |
Disposal starts and stops repeatedly; Miele interface shows F13 torque fluctuation error.
|
Irregular Load Detection | View Details |
| F14 |
Miele system reports F14 ground fault or insulation error; disposal is locked out from operation.
|
Ground Fault / Insulation Breakdown | View Details |
| F15 |
Miele interface shows F15 internal memory or configuration error; disposal may not respond to commands.
|
Control Module Firmware or Configuration Fault | View Details |
| – |
Disposal body feels unusually hot to the touch after short use, even with light loads.
|
Abnormal Motor Heating | View Details |
| – |
Disposal causes lights to flicker or dim significantly when starting.
|
High Inrush Current or Supply Issues | View Details |
| – |
Disposal continues to run after the wall switch is turned off, or turns on by itself intermittently.
|
Control or Switch Sticking | View Details |
| – |
Disposal emits a burning smell during or after operation.
|
Overheating or Electrical Insulation Breakdown | View Details |
| – |
Disposal emits a persistent bad odor even after running with water.
|
Organic Buildup and Biofilm in Grinding Chamber | View Details |
| – |
Disposal is excessively loud compared to when it was new, even with no load.
|
General Mechanical Wear and Acoustic Insulation Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Disposal makes a loud humming noise when switched on but the grinding plate does not spin.
|
Jammed Rotor / Locked Impellers | View Details |
| – |
Disposal makes loud grinding, rattling, or metallic noises during operation.
|
Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber | View Details |
| – |
Disposal occasionally shocks or tingles when touched, especially with wet hands or on metal sink.
|
Improper Grounding or Leakage Current | View Details |
| – |
Disposal operates but makes a high-pitched squealing or screeching noise.
|
Dry or Failing Motor Bearings | View Details |
| – |
Disposal produces a loud, low-frequency vibration that shakes the sink and countertop.
|
Excessive Vibration from Imbalance or Loose Mount | View Details |
| – |
Disposal runs but occasionally stalls when processing normal food waste, then resumes when switched off and on.
|
Intermittent Mechanical Binding | View Details |
| – |
Disposal runs but there is a strong leak from the top where it connects to the sink.
|
Failed Sink Flange Seal | View Details |
| – |
Disposal runs but water backs up into the opposite sink bowl in a double-sink installation.
|
Improper Double-Sink Drain Configuration | View Details |
| – |
Disposal runs but water drains very slowly from the sink, often backing up during use.
|
Clogged Drain Line or P-Trap | View Details |
| – |
Disposal shuts off by itself after a few seconds of operation without any visible jam.
|
Thermal or Overload Trip Under Light Load | View Details |
| – |
Disposal takes much longer than usual to grind food waste; performance feels weak.
|
Reduced Grinding Efficiency | View Details |
| – |
Disposal trips the circuit breaker immediately when switched on.
|
Short Circuit or Locked Rotor Overcurrent | View Details |
| – |
Disposal turns on but water splashes excessively out of the sink opening during use.
|
Improper Splash Baffle Function | View Details |
| – |
Disposal will not run unless the sink stopper or cover is in a specific position.
|
Magnetic or Mechanical Safety Interlock Behavior | View Details |
| – |
Disposal will not turn on at all; no humming, no sound, and no movement when the wall switch is flipped.
|
No Power to Unit | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from the connection where the dishwasher drain hose attaches to the disposal.
|
Leaking Dishwasher Inlet Connection | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from the side of the disposal where the drain pipe connects.
|
Leaking Discharge Outlet Connection | View Details |
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