Miele Washers Error Codes

19 error codes extracted from Miele washers service manuals. Each code includes its meaning and a summary fix step.

Error Codes19 codes

F and //

The drain is blocked or restricted, or the drain hose has been fixed too high.

Clean the filter and the pump. Ensure the maximum drain height is 39 3/8" (1 m).

F and 10

The water intake is blocked or restricted.

Check whether the water supply is turned on properly. Check whether the intake hose is kinked.

F and 138

The water protection system has reacted.

Close the water supply. Contact Service.

F and XXX

There is a fault.

Disconnect the washing machine from the power supply (unplug or switch off breaker).

F and 37

The SoftSteam extra option could not be carried out properly.

Check whether the washing machine is aligned correctly (see “Installation – Leveling the machine").

F and 35

The door lock has jammed.

Contact Service.

F...

Fault.

Disconnect from power, wait, reconnect. Select program and start. If fault persists, contact Miele Service.

F34

Service Door lock fault

Close the door again. Start the program again. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Customer Service.

Drainage See

Clean the drain filter and the drain pump. Lower the drain hose if it's too high.

  Service

Waterproof system Turn off

Close the faucet. Contact Customer Service.

F

Service Fault

Disconnect the washing machine from the power supply (unplug or switch off breaker).

Check dosage

Excessive foam has built up during washing.

With TwinDos, check the dosage amount set and reduce it in 10% increments.

Sanitize info: Run a high temp. program or the “Clean Machine” program

Bacteria and odor buildup.

Turn program selector to Additional programs/. Touch sensor buttons until Maintenance appears, then OK.

Align the washing machine

The SoftSteam extra option could not be carried out properly.

Check if the washing machine is aligned correctly (see “Installation – Leveling the machine”).

Check filter + jets

The pumps are dirty or the jet in the top of the door ring is blocked with lint.

Clean the pumps as described in “Frequently asked questions – Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain and/or po...

 is almost empty. Only a few more cycles are possible

The detergent in the cartridge is running low.

Order a new cartridge.

TwinDos  is empty. Check wash results

The detergent cartridge is empty.

Replace the cartridge. Check if the laundry is clean. If not, wash the laundry again.

Use “TwinDos” or start Care. See 

TwinDos dispensing via compartment  and/or  has not been used for a long time.

Use TwinDos for one of your next wash cycles. Carry out the TwinDos maintenance program as described in “Cleaning and ca...

F35

Service Door release fault

Contact Customer Service.

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