Miele Washing Machines Error Codes

F10

Washer will not fill with water, display shows F10 shortly after start

Water Inlet Fault

F11

Washer will not drain, water remains in drum, 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 dispenser area

Dispenser Overflow / Blockage

Symptom

Display and buttons work but drum light or internal light does not come on (models with drum lighting)

Drum Light Failure

Symptom

Fabric softener remains in drawer after 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 door reliably

Door Handle / Latch Wear

Symptom

Washer emits burning smell during spin or wash

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 strong sewage or stagnant water smell

Drain System Odour

Symptom

Washer stops with water in drum but no error code, intermittent draining

Partial Drain Blockage

Symptom

Washer takes very long to complete cycles, often extending time

Cycle Time Extension / Inefficiency