
Miele Washing Machine Error Codes
Error Code Appears in Display: The fault indicator light ”tap” lights up, F and 10 appear alternately in the time display and the buzzer sounds.
Possible Causes and remedy:
The water inlet is blocked or restricted.
- Check whether the tap is turned on properly.
- Check whether the inlet hose is kinked.
- Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.
The filter in the water inlet is blocked.
- Clean the filter.
Error Code Appears in Display: The fault indicator light ”tap” lights up, F and 11 appear alternately in the time display and the buzzer sounds.
Possible Causes and remedy: The water outlet is blocked or restricted. The drain hose has been fixed too high.
- Clean the drain filter and the pump.
- The maximum drain height is 1 m.
Error Code Appears in Display: The fault indicator light ”tap” lights up, F and 138 appear alternately in the time display and the buzzer sounds.
Possible Causes and remedy: The water protection system has reacted.
- Turn off the tap.
- Call Miele.

Error Code Appears in Display: F and XXX alternately appear in the time display and the buzzer sounds.
Possible Causes and remedy: There is a fault.
- Disconnect the washing machine from the mains electricity supply, either by switching it off at the wall socket and withdrawing the plug, or by disconnecting it at the circuit breaker.
- Wait at least 2 minutes before reconnecting the washing machine to the mains electricity supply.
- Then switch the washing machine on again.
- Restart the programme. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele.
During the programme, a symbol appears in the time display
Error Code Appears in Display: -0- lights up
Possible Causes and remedy:
The programme selector was moved to a different position after the programme had started.
- Turn the programme selector back to the original position.
The programme has been interrupted.
- Open the door.
- Close the door.
At the end of a programme, an indicator light lights up on the control panel
Error Code Appears in Display: The indicator light 0 lights up.
Possible Causes and remedy: Excessive foam has built up during washing.
- Use less detergent next time and follow the manufacturer’s instructions on dosage given on the packaging.
Error Code Appears in Display: The indicator light + lights up.
Possible Causes and remedy: A programme using a temperature above 60°C has not been run for a long period of time.
- In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the machine, run the Cottons 90°C programme using Miele Dishwasher and Washing Machine Cleaner or powder detergent.
General problems with the washing machine
Error Code Appears in Display: The washing machine smells.
Possible Causes and remedy:
The + indicator light was ignored. A programme using a temperature above 60°C has not been run for a long period of time.
- In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the machine, run the Cottons 90°C programme using Miele dishwasher and washing machine cleaner or powder detergent.
The detergent dispenser drawer was left closed after washing.
- Leave the detergent dispenser drawer slightly open to allow it to dry.
Error Code Appears in Display: The machine shakes during the spin cycle
Possible Causes and remedy: The machine feet are not level.
- Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly.
Error Code Appears in Display: The laundry has not been spun properly and the laundry is still wet.
Possible Causes and remedy: The machine detected an imbalance during the final spin and reduced the spin speed automatically.
- Include both large and small items in the load as this will give better distribution.
Error Code Appears in Display: The pump makes strange noises.
Possible Causes and remedy: This is not a fault. These slurping noises occur at the end of the pump sequence as a normal part of operation.
Error Code Appears in Display: Large amounts of detergent residue remain in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Possible Causes and remedy:
The water pressure is too low.
- Clean the filter in the water inlet.
- It may be useful to select the Water plus Extra option.
Powder detergent used with water softeners can become sticky.
- Clean the detergent dispenser drawer and in future add washing powder and then add the water softener.
Error Code Appears in Display: Fabric softener is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the ”daisy” compartment.
Possible Causes and remedy: The siphon tube is not correctly positioned, or is clogged up.
- Clean the siphon (see “Cleaning and care – Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer”).
Error Code Appears in Display: At the end of the programme there is still liquid in the capsule.
Possible Causes and remedy:
The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer onto which the capsule is placed is blocked.
- Clean the small pipe
This is not a fault.
- For technical reasons, a small amount of water will remain in the capsule.
Error Code Appears in Display: After the programme is cancelled, flashing bars ” I_I..I_I..I_I…” appear in the time display.
Possible Causes and remedy: For safety reasons, the door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
- Wait until the temperature in the drum has decreased and the bars have stopped flashing in the display.
Error Code Appears in Display: F and 35 alternately appear in the time display.
Possible Causes and remedy: The door lock has jammed.
- Call Miele.
| Error Code | Possible Causes |
|---|---|
| F01 | Water/heating NTC or leads short-circuited |
| F02 | Water/heating NTC or leads open-circuited |
| F11 | Drainage fault |
| F12 | Water intake fault at start of step |
| F13 | Water intake fault: Heater pressure switch |
| F14 | Water intake fault: Heater pressure switch |
| F15 | Water intake fault: Hot water |
| F24 | Heater relay contact |
| F25 | Desired temperature fault |
| F26 | Boiling protection |

| F40 | Electronic fault |
| F42 | Line frequency registration fault |
| F47 | Mains frequency registration fault |
| F51 | Heater pressure switch |
| F52 | Heater pressure switch has reset during heating |
| F53 | Speed sensor fault |
| F63 | Slide shutter fault |
| F67 | Circulation pump speed to slow |
| F68 | Circulation pump operation after switch off |
| F69 | Circulation pump blocked |
| F70 | Float switch fault |
| F84 | Slide shutter positioning fault |
| F85 | Slide shutter signal change fault |
| F86 | Salt container lid contact fault |
| F87 | Sensor softener fault |
| F88 | Turbidity sensor fault |
| F91 | Load size registration inactive |
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