Please do take care to read the information thoroughly as it is there to help you understand fault codes and to keep you safe. There are also some help, tips and hints with a lot of the fault codes published here that you usually will not find anywhere else and, as we learn, we add more information so if you can't find what you need please ask in the forums.
Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
Miele Washer dryer Error codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Miele Washer dryer.
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F0
No fault regisered
- Issue:
- No fault regisered
- Advice:
- ...
F1
NTC sensor short-circuited water / heating
- Issue:
- NTC sensor short-circuited water / heating
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F2
NTC sensor open-circuited water / heating
- Issue:
- NTC sensor open-circuited water / heating
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F3
NTC sensor short-circuited air path / fan
- Issue:
- NTC sensor short-circuited air path / fan
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F4
NTC sensor open-circuited air path / fan
- Issue:
- NTC sensor open-circuited air path / fan
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F10
Water intake
- Issue:
- Water intake
- Advice:
- ...
F11
Water drainage
- Issue:
- Water drainage
- Advice:
- ...
F16
Foam / Excess detergent
- Issue:
- Foam / Excess detergent
- Advice:
- ...
F19
Flow meter slow / difficult to rotate
- Issue:
- Flow meter slow / difficult to rotate
- Advice:
- ...
F20
Heating
- Issue:
- Heating
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F39
Electronic unit fault BAE (Control and Displayelectronic)
- Issue:
- Electronic unit fault BAE (Control and Displayelectronic)
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F41
Faulty EEPROM / incorrect data
- Issue:
- Faulty EEPROM / incorrect data
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F43
Model type not programmed
- Issue:
- Model type not programmed
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F45
Flash RAM defective / Incorrect data
- Issue:
- Flash RAM defective / Incorrect data
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F46
LCD connection defective
- Issue:
- LCD connection defective
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F47
BAE/ SL T interface defective
- Issue:
- BAE/ SL T interface defective
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F49
Interface SLT/ Additional relay module defective
- Issue:
- Interface SLT/ Additional relay module defective
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F50
Drive
- Issue:
- Drive
- Advice:
- ...
F51
Level switch, pressure sensor
- Issue:
- Level switch, pressure sensor
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F53
Speed sensor fault
- Issue:
- Speed sensor fault
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F55
Overriding time control overruned
- Issue:
- Overriding time control overruned
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F56
Final spin speed < 400 rpm
- Issue:
- Final spin speed < 400 rpm
- Advice:
- ...
F62
Programmee selector defective (DWS)+B97
- Issue:
- Programmee selector defective (DWS)+B97
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F63
Water path control unit fault
- Issue:
- Water path control unit fault
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F64
Path sensor defective
- Issue:
- Path sensor defective
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F65
Drum lighting cap missing
- Issue:
- Drum lighting cap missing
- Advice:
- ...
F92
Bacterial contamination risk
- Issue:
- Bacterial contamination risk
- Advice:
- ...
F93
Additional relay module defective
- Issue:
- Additional relay module defective
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F104
Drive / low voltage (z.B. Klixon, low voltage FU)
- Issue:
- Drive / low voltage (z.B. Klixon, low voltage FU)
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London.
F138
Water in drip tray
- Issue:
- Water in drip tray
- Advice:
- ...
Drain water
'Drain water' error message appears in the display
- Issue:
- The drain hose has been fitted too high. The suds/drain fluff filter and drain pump are blocked.
- Advice:
- Please make sure that the maximum drain height of 1 m is not exceeded. Clean the suds/drain fluff filter and the drain pump as described in the operating instructions. If the fault persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Drum lighting
'Drum lighting' error message appears in the display
- Issue:
- The drum lighting is not locked in position.
- Advice:
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Check that the drum lighting is positioned correctly:
- Switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the electricity supply
- Remove the yellow lever from behind the detergent drawer fascia panel
- Insert the lever into the slot in the drum lighting unit
- Turn clockwise until you feel resistance
F55
'F55' appears in the display
- Issue:
- The load has not dried after the maximum drying time of 180 minutes has elapsed. To much laundry was placed in the appliance or the door was opened during drying and additional laundry was added.
- Advice:
- Do not overload the machine, space is required to allow the laundry to be dried in the set time. Please refer to the operating instructions for information on the maximum load capacity for the different drying programmes. Please do not open the door during drying. If the door is opened, cancel the programme and start it again. If the fault persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Locked
'Locked, Enter code' appears in the display
- Issue:
- The electronic system lock has been activated.
- Advice:
- Enter the system lock code and confirm. Deactivate the system lock function if you no longer need to lock the machine. For further details, please refer to 'Settings' in the operating instructions. If the fault persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Technical fault
'Technical fault, call Service' appears in the display
- Issue:
- There is a technical fault.
- Advice:
- Restart the programme. If this fault indicator occurs again, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
WPS Activated
'WPS Activated' error message appears in the display
- Issue:
- Water protection system activated.
- Advice:
- Turn off the water supply at the stopcock, disconnect the machine from the power supply (to stop the drain pump). Water can be removed from the drum by using the emergency pull chord. Consult operating instructions for further information. Contact Service after removing the laundry. If the fault persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Water inlet
'Water inlet' fault appears in display
- Issue:
- The water inlet is blocked or affected. Stopcock not open. Water inlet filter clogged. Inlet hose is kinked. Water line pressure too low.
- Advice:
- Terminate wash programme. Open stopcock. Reselect and start programme. Clean water inlet filte as described in Operating Instructions (section on cleaning and care). Make sure there are are no sharp kinks or loops in the inlet hose. Monitor any kinks as these may cause the plastic to become brittle and worn. In the event of damage, replace the inlet hose. Contact a plumber or the technician responsible for the machine. If the fault persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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'Zero point setting not possible' appears in the display
- Issue:
- The washer-dryer door is closed.
- Advice:
- Open the door. Press and hold the Load/Dispensing button until the display shows 'Zero point setting OK'. If the fault persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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Changing countdown times in the display
- Issue:
- The countdown time adapts constantly to the current drying state of the load.
- Advice:
- This is normal, no remedy required.
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Stripes in display
- Issue:
- Display contrast not properly set to individual ambient lighting conditions.
- Advice:
- Reduce contrast. For further information please refer to the operating instructions.
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The display is blank
- Issue:
- The display switches off automatically in order to conserve energy ('standby').
- Advice:
- Press any key to quit standby. For further information, please refer to 'Settings Menu, Standby' in the operating instruction book.
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The display remains blank and the programme selector does not light up
- Issue:
- The washer-dryer has no power.
- Advice:
- Check whether the machine is plugged in or the fuse has cut out. If the fault persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Check load
When the drying programme has ended, 'Check load' appears in the display
- Issue:
- A machine overload was detected.
- Advice:
- Adjust the load in accordance with the operating instructions.
Anti crease/Finish
The 'Anti crease/Finish' indicator light is flashing and the locked indicator light is on
- Issue:
- The selected programme was altered with the safety lock activated.
- Advice:
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Deactivate the safety lock as follows: Press the 'Start' button until the 'Locked' indicator lamp goes out
or if the 'Anti-crease / Finish indicator is flashing: Select the programme originally selected, then press the 'Start' button until the 'Locked' indicator lamp goes out.
If the fault persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Inlet/Drain
The Inlet/Drain indicator light is flashing
- Issue:
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- Stopcock not open.
- Water inlet filter clogged.
- Inlet hose is kinked.
- On-site water pressure too low.
- The end of the drain hose is too high.
- Drain filter and drain pump clogged.
- Water protection system activated.
- Advice:
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- Terminate wash programme. Open stopcock. Reselect and start programme.
- Clean water inlet filter as described in Operating Instructions (section on cleaning and care).
- Make sure there are are no sharp kinks or loops in the inlet hose. Monitor any kinks as these may cause the plastic to become brittle and worn. In the event of damage, replace the inlet hose.
- Contact a plumber or the technician responsible for the machine.
- Ensure that the max. head height of 1 metre is not exceeded.
- Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as per the Operating Instructions.
- Turn off the water supply to the washing machine at the stopcock. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply. To remove the laundry please refer to the 'Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure' in the operating instructions.
Locked
'Locked' indicator light is on
- Issue:
- The safety lock is activated.
- Advice:
- Deactivate the safety lock as follows:
- Press the 'Start' button until the 'Locked' indicator lamp goes out
- Select the programme originally selected, then press the 'Start' button until the 'Locked' indicator lamp goes out.
Soak/Pre-wash
One of the following control lights is flashing: 'Soak/Pre-wash', 'Main wash' or 'Rinse'
- Issue:
- There is a fault.
- Advice:
- Start the programme again. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Drain
The 'Drain' indicator light is flashing
- Issue:
- The end of the drain hose is too high. Drain filter and drain pump clogged.
- Advice:
- Ensure that the max. head height of 1 m is not exceeded. Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as per the Operating Instructions. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Final spin
The 'Final spin' indicator light flashes in the programme sequence display
- Issue:
- The final spin has not taken place. The machine detected an imbalance.
- Advice:
- Loosen the laundry. Turn the 'Washing' programme selector to 'Spin'. Make sure you select an appropriate spin speed for the type of load. Start the selected programme. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Inlet
The 'Inlet' indicator light is flashing
- Issue:
- Water intake is blocked or restricted. Stopcock not open. The inlet hose is kinked. The water inlet filter is clogged. Water pressure is too low.
- Advice:
- Terminate the wash programme in accordance with the operating instructions. Open the stopcock. Select the wash programme and restart. Check the inlet hose. Clean the water intake filter Contact a plumber. in accordance with the operating instructions. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
ON / START
The 'ON' sequence indicator does not light up or the 'START' indicator lamp does not flash
- Issue:
- The washer-dryer is not plugged in.
- Advice:
- Check whether the door is properly closed, the machine is plugged in or the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Overloaded
The 'Overloaded' indicator lamp is flashing towards the end of a drying programme
- Issue:
- The load is too large.
- Advice:
- Do not exceed the maximum load. See operating instructions for further information. This way you will avoid:
- a) Creasing of delicate items
- b) Uneven drying / damp textiles. Complete the drying process using a 'Timed drying' programme.
Inlet/Outlet
The Inlet/Outlet indicator light flashes during a programme, but the wash programme is running normally
- Issue:
- There is a blockage in the water inlet. The water pressure is too low. The filter in the water inlet hose is clogged.
- Advice:
- Check if the stopcock is fully open or the intake hose is not kinked.
Clean the filter as follows:- First turn off the stopcock.
- Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet hose to the stopcock.
- Remove the rubber seal from the recess.
- Using pointed pliers, take hold of the plastic filter bar and remove it.
- Clean the plastic filter.
- Reconnect the hose and make sure it goes on correctly and is not cross-threaded.
- Open the stopcock. If water drips out, tighten the spigot nut.
Door
The door cannot be opened and when the 'Door' button is pressed, the 'locked' indicator lamp flashes
- Issue:
- For safety reasons, the door cannot be opened until the internal temperature is below 70°C.
- Advice:
- 1. Wait until the temperature has dropped below 70°C to open the door.
- 2. Activate the programmable function 'Opening the door at high temperatures' as described in the operating instructions. This will allow you to open the door when the internal temperature is above 70ºC (Beware, risk of burning or scalding)
Drying results
The laundry is too damp after a drying cycle
- Issue:
- The load weighed less than 1 kg. The moisture sensing system cannot operate with too small a load. During spinning, the laundry formed a ring in the drum because the laundry was distributed unevenly.
- Advice:
- In future, dry small loads in a 'Timed drying' programme. Turn the 'Washing' and 'Drying' programme selectors to the 'Finish' position. Open the door and loosen the laundry. Select a lower spin speed. Start the drying programme again. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
Drying results
The laundry is too damp or too dry after a drying cycle
- Issue:
- The desired residual moisture is between two drying stages.
- Advice:
- Drying time can be increased or decreased by up to 4 minutes. The machine is set at the factory to 0 minutes. See operating instructions for further information. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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After power failure, the door does not open
- Issue:
- …
- Advice:
- Pull the emergency door latch. For further information please refer to the operating instructions. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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The door cannot be opened
- Issue:
- The appliance is not plugged in. There was a power cut. The door is not correctly engaged. There is still water in the drum. For safety reasons the door cannot be opened when the temperature inside the drum is above 70°C.
- Advice:
- Please check that the appliance is plugged in and switch the washer dryer on by pressing the 'I-On/0-Off' button. Open the door using the emergency release as described in the operating instructions. Press hard against the lock side of the door, then press the 'Door' button. Turn the programme selector from 'Washing' to 'Drain' and start the programme. Water will be drained off. Open the door. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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There is still water in the drum and the machine is unable to drain
- Issue:
- The drain is blocked.
- Advice:
- Clean the suds/drain fluff filter and the drain pump as described in the operating instructions. If the problem persists, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Miele Washer dryer Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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