MANUFACTURER REFERENCE

Miele Washing machines

Error-code meanings and safe checks for Miele washing machines. Check each guide’s documented scope before applying it to your appliance.

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Error-code reference

F1Miele · Washing machinesWater-temperature sensor circuit faultMiele washer F1: water-temperature sensor circuit fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F3Miele · Washing machinesHeater-bank temperature sensor circuit faultMiele washer F3: heater-bank temperature sensor circuit fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F19Miele · Washing machinesFlow-meter faultMiele washer F19: flow-meter fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F29Miele · Washing machinesSteam-generator faultMiele washer F29: steam-generator fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F39Miele · Washing machinesElectronic-system faultMiele washer F39: electronic-system fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F50Miele · Washing machinesDrum-drive faultMiele washer F50: drum-drive fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F51Miele · Washing machinesPressure-sensor faultMiele washer F51: pressure-sensor fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F63Miele · Washing machinesWater-path control faultMiele washer F63: water-path control fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F64Miele · Washing machinesMagnetic-field sensor faultMiele washer F64: magnetic-field sensor fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F65Miele · Washing machinesDrum-lighting faultMiele washer F65: drum-lighting fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F103Miele · Washing machinesM-Bus module faultMiele washer F103: m-bus module fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F131Miele · Washing machinesExternal dispenser electronics faultMiele washer F131: external dispenser electronics fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F139Miele · Washing machinesWater inside the external dispenser housingMiele washer F139: water inside the external dispenser housing. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F140Miele · Washing machinesExternal dispenser mixing-container water level too highMiele washer F140: external dispenser mixing-container water level too high. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F199Miele · Washing machinesWasher-to-XCI-box connection faultMiele washer F199: washer-to-xci-box connection fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F242Miele · Washing machinesTouch-display communication faultMiele washer F242: touch-display communication fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F10Miele · Washing machinesRestricted water inletMiele washer F10: restricted water inlet. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F11Miele · Washing machinesRestricted drainageMiele washer F11: restricted drainage. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F15Miele · Washing machinesRestricted hot-water inletMiele washer F15: restricted hot-water inlet. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F16Miele · Washing machinesExcess detergent or foamMiele washer F16: excess detergent or foam. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F20Miele · Washing machinesHeating fault or Thermostop delayMiele washer F20: heating fault or thermostop delay. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F34Miele · Washing machinesDoor or drum could not lockMiele washer F34: door or drum could not lock.F35Miele · Washing machinesDoor or drum could not unlockMiele washer F35: door or drum could not unlock.F37Miele · Washing machinesInstallation alignment or drain-height issueMiele washer F37: installation alignment or drain-height issue.F41Miele · Washing machinesElectronic fault with a documented restartMiele washer F41: electronic fault with a documented restart. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F56Miele · Washing machinesFinal spin speed stayed below 400 rpmMiele washer F56: final spin speed stayed below 400 rpm. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F62Miele · Washing machinesProgram selector between valid positionsMiele washer F62: program selector between valid positions. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F92Miele · Washing machinesMachine-cleaning reminder after low-temperature washingMiele washer F92: machine-cleaning reminder after low-temperature washing.F138Miele · Washing machinesWaterproof protection detected water in the baseMiele washer F138: waterproof protection detected water in the base.F210Miele · Washing machinesSuds-circulation restriction: filter or nozzleMiele washer F210: suds-circulation restriction: filter or nozzle.F211Miele · Washing machinesTwinDos container sensor circuit faultMiele washer F211: twindos container sensor circuit fault. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.F220Miele · Washing machinesLeak warning or erroneous leak indicationMiele washer F220: leak warning or erroneous leak indication.F252Miele · Washing machinesDirty contacts near the door hingeMiele washer F252: dirty contacts near the door hinge.F373Miele · Washing machinesLeak at a loose drain filterMiele washer F373: leak at a loose drain filter. Manufacturer checks and service guidance.

FURTHER READING

Useful troubleshooting guides.

Record an Appliance Error Before Troubleshooting

Save the exact code, appliance type and model before trying a reset. Small differences can change which guidance applies.

Before Opening a Washer Drain Filter

Check the appliance design, cool the water and plan drainage before opening an owner-accessible washer filter.

Find a Whirlpool Washer or Dryer Model Number

Locate the model label on common Whirlpool laundry appliances and record the full identifier before choosing error-code instructions.

Check and Clean a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer Door Seal

Inspect accessible folds for trapped items and residue, then clean and dry the door seal using the care directions for your Whirlpool washer.