Miele error codes and fault guides
Browse 25 published, evidence-gated Miele guides. Each page states the supported model and region, official source, safe checks, and the point to stop.
Miele fault guides
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the mains water supply is not working
Check water intake and empty the water container is identified by Miele's official manual as the mains water supply is not working. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
an internal fault covered by Miele's grouped coffee-machine message entry
F1 / F2 / F80 / F82 is identified by Miele's official manual as an internal fault covered by Miele's grouped coffee-machine message entry. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the cup rim sensor is missing, incorrectly inserted, or has lost its reference position
F233 is identified by Miele's official manual as the cup rim sensor is missing, incorrectly inserted, or has lost its reference position. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the milk valve is faulty and must be removed and cleaned
F307 is identified by Miele's official manual as the milk valve is faulty and must be removed and cleaned. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the bean system must be set up again, possibly because coffee beans are jammed
F355 / F357–F362 is identified by Miele's official manual as the bean system must be set up again, possibly because coffee beans are jammed. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
an internal fault covered by Miele's grouped coffee-machine message entry
F74 / F77 / F225 is identified by Miele's official manual as an internal fault covered by Miele's grouped coffee-machine message entry. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
technical water-inlet fault
F18 is identified by Miele's official manual as technical water-inlet fault. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
water-inlet fault after repeated failed intake checks
F404 / F405 is identified by Miele's official manual as water-inlet fault after repeated failed intake checks. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
water-inlet fault caused by flow pressure that is too low
F407 / F408 is identified by Miele's official manual as water-inlet fault caused by flow pressure that is too low. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
water-inlet fault caused by flow pressure that is too high
F413 / F414 is identified by Miele's official manual as water-inlet fault caused by flow pressure that is too high. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the door cannot close because the closing area is obstructed
F433 is identified by Miele's official manual as the door cannot close because the closing area is obstructed. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the comfort door lock is obstructed by a heavy object in front of the machine
F438 is identified by Miele's official manual as the comfort door lock is obstructed by a heavy object in front of the machine. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the door lock is defective
F446 is identified by Miele's official manual as the door lock is defective. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
a drainage fault with possible water remaining in the wash cabinet
F492 / F541 is identified by Miele's official manual as a drainage fault with possible water remaining in the wash cabinet. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the waterproof system has reacted
F550 is identified by Miele's official manual as the waterproof system has reacted. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the salt-container flap has opened during a programme
F553 is identified by Miele's official manual as the salt-container flap has opened during a programme. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
peak-load negotiation has lasted longer than two hours
F578 is identified by Miele's official manual as peak-load negotiation has lasted longer than two hours. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
circulation-pump fault
F78 is identified by Miele's official manual as circulation-pump fault. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
pyrolytic-cleaning door lock did not engage
F32 is identified by Miele's official manual as pyrolytic-cleaning door lock did not engage. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
pyrolytic-cleaning door lock did not release
F33 is identified by Miele's official manual as pyrolytic-cleaning door lock did not release. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the water-container suction hose is not inserted correctly or is not vertical
F10 is identified by Miele's official manual as the water-container suction hose is not inserted correctly or is not vertical. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
water drainage fault
F11 is identified by Miele's official manual as water drainage fault. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
water protection system activated
F138 is identified by Miele's official manual as water protection system activated. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
circulation fault caused by dirty drain pumps or the door-seal nozzle
F210 is identified by Miele's official manual as circulation fault caused by dirty drain pumps or the door-seal nozzle. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.