Miele Household Appliance Error Codes

Complete diagnostic guide for Miele household appliances in Australia including washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, and refrigerators.

Washing Machine Error Codes

Error codes for Miele washing machines including water inlet, drainage, heating, motor, and water protection system issues.

Error Code	Meaning	Possible Causes	Solutions
F01	Water inlet problem	Water tap closed or not fully open Inlet hose kinked or blocked Faulty inlet valve Low water pressure Inlet filter blocked	Check that the water tap is fully open Inspect the inlet hose for kinks or blockages Clean the inlet filter if accessible Check water pressure in your home Test the inlet valve and replace if faulty Ensure the inlet hose is properly connected
F02	Drainage problem	Drain pump blocked or faulty Drain filter blocked Drain hose kinked or blocked Drain hose positioned too high Blockage in drain system	Clean the drain filter located at the front bottom of the machine Check the drain hose for kinks or blockages Ensure the drain hose is positioned correctly Test the drain pump and replace if faulty Remove any blockages from the drain system
F03	Inlet hose kinked or blocked	Inlet hose kinked Inlet hose blocked Inlet hose incorrectly positioned	Check the inlet hose for kinks Remove any blockages from the inlet hose Reposition the inlet hose correctly Replace the inlet hose if damaged
F04	Water inlet valve defective	Faulty inlet valve Inlet valve stuck Control board relay issue	Test the inlet valve operation Check the control board relay Replace the inlet valve if faulty Contact a qualified technician
F10	Water level switch error	Faulty water level switch Switch wiring problem Control board malfunction	Check the water level switch connections Test the switch with a multimeter Replace the water level switch if faulty Check the control board for error codes
F11	Drain pump defective	Faulty drain pump Pump blocked Pump wiring problem	Check the drain pump operation Remove any blockages from the pump Test the drain pump and replace if faulty Inspect pump wiring connections
F20	Heating problem	Faulty heating element Heating element wiring problem Control board relay issue Temperature sensor malfunction	Check the heating element for continuity Inspect wiring connections to the heating element Test the control board relay Replace the heating element if faulty Check the temperature sensor Contact a qualified technician
F50 / F53	Motor problem	Motor overload Faulty motor Motor capacitor problem Belt issue Motor short circuit	Reduce the load size Check the motor for proper operation Test the motor capacitor Inspect the drive belt for damage Test the motor with a multimeter Contact a qualified technician
F70	Water protection system activated	Water detected in the base area of the machine Leakage detected Water protection system triggered	Check if water is standing in the base area of the machine Inspect for any leaks Dry the base area thoroughly Check the water protection system Contact a qualified technician if leakage persists

Dishwasher Error Codes

Error codes for Miele dishwashers including water inlet, drainage, heating, AquaStop, door, and filter issues.

Error Code	Meaning	Possible Causes	Solutions
F11	Water drainage problem	Dirty or blocked filter Blocked drain pump or return valve Drain hose kinked or blocked Drain system blockage	Clean the filter in the bottom of the dishwasher Check the drain hose for kinks or blockages Remove any blockages from the drain pump Test the drain pump and replace if faulty Remove any food particles or debris from the drain system
F12	Water inlet problem	Water tap closed or not fully open Inlet hose kinked or blocked Faulty inlet valve Low water pressure	Check that the water tap is fully open Inspect the inlet hose for kinks or blockages Test the inlet valve and replace if faulty Check water pressure in your home Ensure the inlet hose is properly connected
F13	AquaStop activated	AquaStop hose leak detected Water leakage in the dishwasher AquaStop system triggered	Check the AquaStop hose for leaks Inspect for any water leakage Replace the AquaStop hose if faulty Contact a qualified technician if leakage persists
F14	Heating problem	Faulty heating element Heating element wiring problem Control board relay issue	Check the heating element for continuity Inspect wiring connections to the heating element Test the control board relay Replace the heating element if faulty Contact a qualified technician
F24	Heating problem	Faulty heating element Control board error Temperature sensor issue	Check the heating element Test the temperature sensor Check the control board for error codes Contact a qualified technician
F32	Door does not close automatically	Door mechanism problem Control board error Door sensor malfunction	Disconnect the appliance from power for a few minutes and reconnect Check the door mechanism Test the door sensor Contact a qualified technician
F70	Waterproof system activated	Water detected in the base area Leakage detected Waterproof system triggered	Disconnect the appliance from power Check if water is standing in the base area Inspect for any leaks Dry the base area thoroughly Contact a qualified technician
F86	Salt container open	Salt container not properly closed Salt container lid problem	Check that the salt container is properly closed Ensure the lid is securely in place Clean the salt container area if needed
F170	Rinse aid missing	Rinse aid dispenser empty Rinse aid not detected	Fill the rinse aid dispenser Check the rinse aid dispenser for proper operation Reset the rinse aid indicator if needed
F171	Salt shortage	Salt dispenser empty Salt not detected	Fill the salt dispenser Check the salt dispenser for proper operation Reset the salt indicator if needed
F177	Filter cleaning required	Filter needs cleaning Filter blocked	Clean the filter in the bottom of the dishwasher Remove food particles and debris Rinse the filter thoroughly Clean the filter regularly after each cycle
F607	Lower spray arm blocked	Lower spray arm blocked Food particles in spray arm	Remove the lower spray arm Clean the spray arm thoroughly Remove any food particles or debris Reinstall the spray arm correctly

Dryer Error Codes

Error codes for Miele dryers including lint filter, condenser, heating element, motor, electronics, and sensor issues.

Error Code	Meaning	Possible Causes	Solutions
F3	Short circuit in air NTC sensor	Faulty air temperature sensor Sensor wiring short circuit Control board error	Check the air temperature sensor connections Test the sensor with a multimeter Replace the sensor if faulty Check the control board for error codes
F4	Anomaly detected in air NTC probe	Faulty air temperature sensor Sensor reading out of range Control board error	Check the air temperature sensor Test the sensor readings Replace the sensor if faulty Check the control board for error codes
F10	Lint filter full	Lint filter not cleaned regularly Excessive lint accumulation	Remove the lint filter Clean the lint filter thoroughly Reinsert the lint filter properly Clean the lint filter after each use
F11	Condenser blocked	Condenser needs cleaning Condenser blocked with lint	Clean the condenser according to the user manual Remove lint and debris from the condenser Rinse the condenser if applicable Clean the condenser regularly
F12	Heating element defective	Faulty heating element Heating element wiring problem Thermal fuse blown	Check the heating element for continuity Test the thermal fuse and replace if blown Inspect electrical connections to the heating element Replace the heating element if faulty Contact a qualified technician
F13	Motor defective	Faulty motor Motor capacitor problem Belt issue	Check the motor for proper operation Test the motor capacitor Inspect the drive belt for damage Replace faulty components as needed Contact a qualified technician
F14	Electronics board defective	Faulty control board Control board communication failure Electronic system error	Reset the dryer by unplugging for 5 minutes Check all component connections Test the control board Replace the control board if faulty Contact a qualified technician
F32	Door does not close	Door mechanism problem Door sensor malfunction	Check that the door is properly closed Test the door sensor Check the door mechanism Contact a qualified technician
F33	Door blocked	Door obstruction Door mechanism blocked	Remove any obstructions from the door Check the door mechanism Ensure the door closes completely
F36	Anomaly in door closing sensor	Faulty door sensor Sensor wiring problem	Check the door sensor connections Test the sensor Replace the sensor if faulty
F39 / F102 / F103	Connection error between electronic modules	Module communication failure Wiring harness problem Control board error	Check all module connections Inspect the wiring harness Reset the dryer by unplugging for 5 minutes Contact a qualified technician
F41	EEPROM error	Faulty EEPROM memory Control board error	Reset the dryer by unplugging for 5 minutes Check the control board Contact a qualified technician
F43	Machine has been deprogrammed	Control board reset Programming error	Reprogram the machine according to the user manual Contact a qualified technician
F45	RAM memory overflow	Control board memory error System overload	Reset the dryer by unplugging for 5 minutes Contact a qualified technician
F46	LCD screen receives no signal	Display connection problem Control board error	Check the display connections Test the control board Contact a qualified technician
F47	Power failure during program	Power interruption during operation	Restart the program Check the power supply
F55	Clock setting	Clock needs to be set	Set the clock according to the user manual
F66	Drum air leakage	Drum seal problem Air leakage detected	Check the drum seals Inspect for air leaks Contact a qualified technician
F97	Ignition unit error	Faulty ignition system Gas supply problem	Check the ignition system Check the gas supply Contact a qualified technician
F98	Not switched on	Machine not powered on	Switch on the machine
F156	Short circuit in secondary NTC sensor	Faulty secondary temperature sensor Sensor wiring short circuit	Check the secondary temperature sensor connections Test the sensor with a multimeter Replace the sensor if faulty

Oven Error Codes

Error codes for Miele ovens including pyrolysis, ventilation, technical faults, and temperature sensor issues.

Error Code	Meaning	Possible Causes	Solutions
F23 / F32 / F33	Pyrolysis error	Blocked fan Door lock problem Objects in the door Pyrolysis system malfunction	Check if the fan is blocked Ensure the door is properly closed Remove any objects from the door Check the door lock mechanism Contact a qualified technician
F44	Technical fault	General technical malfunction Control board error	Disconnect the appliance from power for a few minutes and reconnect Check the control board Contact a qualified technician
F54	Roast thermometer defective	Faulty roast thermometer Thermometer wiring problem	Check the roast thermometer connections Test the thermometer Replace the roast thermometer if faulty
F55	Clock setting	Clock needs to be set	Set the clock according to the user manual
F60	Ventilation error	Faulty ventilation system Blocked ventilation Fan problem	Check the ventilation system Remove any blockages Test the fan Contact a qualified technician

Refrigerator Error Codes

Error codes for Miele refrigerators including temperature sensor, defrost sensor, compressor, and communication issues.

Error Code	Meaning	Possible Causes	Solutions
F0	Sensor error cooling zone	Faulty cooling zone temperature sensor Sensor wiring problem	Check the cooling zone temperature sensor connections Test the sensor with a multimeter Replace the sensor if faulty
F1	Sensor error evaporator cooling zone	Faulty evaporator temperature sensor Sensor wiring problem	Check the evaporator temperature sensor connections Test the sensor with a multimeter Replace the sensor if faulty
F2	Sensor error freezer zone	Faulty freezer zone temperature sensor Sensor wiring problem	Check the freezer zone temperature sensor connections Test the sensor with a multimeter Replace the sensor if faulty
F3	Sensor error evaporator freezer zone	Faulty evaporator temperature sensor in freezer Sensor wiring problem	Check the evaporator temperature sensor connections Test the sensor with a multimeter Replace the sensor if faulty
F4	Sensor error ambient temperature	Faulty ambient temperature sensor Sensor wiring problem	Check the ambient temperature sensor connections Test the sensor with a multimeter Replace the sensor if faulty
F5	Sensor error defrosting	Faulty defrost sensor Sensor wiring problem	Check the defrost sensor connections Test the sensor with a multimeter Replace the sensor if faulty
E	Sensor error ice maker	Faulty ice maker sensor Sensor wiring problem	Check the ice maker sensor connections Test the sensor Replace the sensor if faulty
AL / Alarm tone / Red LED blinking	Temperature alarm / Door open alarm	Temperature too high Door left open Door seal problem	Check the temperature settings Close the door properly Check the door seal for damage Ensure the door closes completely
SF / S	SuperFrost / SuperCool active	SuperFrost or SuperCool function activated	This is not an error - the function is active The function will deactivate automatically

Need More Help?

If you're experiencing issues with your Miele appliance that aren't covered by these error codes, or if the solutions provided don't resolve your problem, we recommend:

Consulting your Miele appliance user manual for model-specific information
Contacting Miele customer service in Australia for technical support
Seeking assistance from a qualified appliance repair technician
Checking for warranty coverage if your appliance is still under warranty

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