Miele Professional Troubleshooting Guide
45 fault codes documented
A1 - CCU did not reset (Fisher & Paykel Wall ovens)
The Central Control Unit (CCU) in the oven failed to reset correctly, which can prevent normal operation and display an error.
C1 - Oven temperature too high (over 305°C) (Fisher & Paykel Wall ovens)
The oven has detected that its internal temperature has exceeded 305 degrees Celsius, indicating an overheating condition.
Delicate LED lit - Motor not rotating (Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers badge type)
The Delicate LED is lit on the badge panel, indicating that the dishwasher's circulation motor is not turning as expected.
Delicate and Rinse LEDs lit - Water temperature too high (over 85°C) (Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers badge type)
Both the Delicate and Rinse LEDs are lit on the badge panel, signaling that the dishwasher has detected an unsafe water temperature above 85 degrees Celsius.
E1 - Overfill detected (Smeg 5 Button With LCD Display Dishwashers)
The dishwasher has detected an overfill condition, meaning too much water has entered the appliance. The current program will abort.
E2 - Filling time-out (Hoover Nextra series Dishwashers)
The dishwasher took too long to fill with water, indicating a problem with water intake.
E3 - Drain time-out (Hoover Nextra series Dishwashers)
The dishwasher took too long to drain water, indicating a problem with water expulsion.
E4 - Anti-flood tripped (Hoover Nextra series Dishwashers)
The dishwasher's anti-flood protection system has been activated, indicating a potential water leak or overfill condition.
E5 - NTC fault (Hoover Nextra series Dishwashers)
The NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistor, which measures water temperature, has detected a general fault.
E6 - No drain (Smeg 5 Button With LCD Display Dishwashers)
The dishwasher is unable to drain water. This error will not halt the machine immediately but will prevent it from progressing in its cycle.
E7 - Circulation pump 'Tachometric Dynamo' failure (Hoover Nextra series Dishwashers)
The circulation pump, responsible for spraying water, has a fault with its tachometric dynamo, which measures its speed, affecting wash performance.
E8 - Heating fault (Hoover Nextra series Dishwashers)
The dishwasher has detected a problem with its heating system, preventing water from reaching the desired temperature during the cycle.
E9 - Overfill detected (with turbo drying) (Smeg 5 Button With LCD Display Dishwashers)
The dishwasher, specifically models with turbo drying, has detected an overfill condition, meaning too much water has entered the appliance. The program will abort.
F01 - Motor triac shorted (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The motor triac, an electronic component controlling the motor, has short-circuited. This typically prevents the washer dryer's motor from operating.
F02 - Motor jammed or tacho detached (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The washer dryer's motor is either physically jammed, preventing the drum from turning, or the tacho generator (which measures motor speed) has become detached.
F03 - NTC either short or open circuit (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistor, which measures water temperature, has either a short circuit or an open circuit, providing an incorrect reading.
F04 - Pressure switch jammed empty (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The pressure switch, which detects water levels, is stuck in the 'empty' position even when water might be present, or is unable to correctly read the water level.
F05 - Pressure switch jammed full or pump blockage (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The pressure switch is stuck in the 'full' position, or there's a blockage preventing the pump from draining water effectively from the appliance.
F07 - Heater relay stuck (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The relay controlling the heating element is stuck, which can cause continuous heating or prevent any heating at all during the cycle.
F08 - Heater relay stuck (with additional checks) (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The heater relay is stuck, similar to F07, but this error specifically points to potential issues with the pressure switch, the heater itself, or module connections.
F09 - EEPROM error (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
There is an error with the EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) chip, which stores the appliance's program and settings. This indicates a control board issue.
F1 - Ambient temperature too high (over 85°C) (Fisher & Paykel Titan Wall ovens)
The oven has detected that the surrounding ambient temperature, likely around its control electronics, is too high, exceeding 85 degrees Celsius.
F10 - Pressure switch not reading (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The pressure switch, which monitors water levels, is not providing any reading to the control board, preventing accurate water level detection.
F11 - Pump failure (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The appliance's pump, responsible for draining water, has failed or is experiencing an issue, causing water to remain in the drum.
F12 - Communications failure between boards (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
There is a communication error between the two main electronic control boards within the washer dryer, preventing proper coordination of functions.
F13 - Drying failure (NTC or fan motor) (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The drying function has failed, often due to a fault with the drying NTC thermistor or a jammed fan motor.
F14 - Drying heater issue (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
There is a problem detected with the drying heater element, preventing the appliance from heating during the drying cycle.
F15 - Drying relay fault (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The relay controlling the drying heater is faulty, which can affect the drying function by not engaging or disengaging the heater properly.
F17 - Door lock fault (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The appliance's door lock mechanism has detected a fault, preventing the door from locking or unlocking properly, or the machine from starting a cycle.
F18 - Communications error (3 phase motor) (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
There is a communication error, specifically for models equipped with a 3-phase motor. This often points to an issue with the power card controlling the motor.
F2 - Cavity temperature too high during Pyrolytic self-clean (Fisher & Paykel Titan Wall ovens)
The oven's internal cavity temperature has become excessively high during a pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle, exceeding safe limits and potentially indicating an issue.
F3 - Oven temperature too high (over 305°C) (Fisher & Paykel Titan Wall ovens)
The oven has detected that its internal temperature has exceeded 305 degrees Celsius during regular use, indicating an overheating condition.
F4 - Power module failure (Fisher & Paykel Titan Wall ovens)
The oven's power module, which is responsible for controlling power to various components, has failed or is malfunctioning.
F5 - Communications error between clock and power module (Fisher & Paykel Titan Wall ovens)
There is a communication problem between the oven's clock control and the power module, preventing them from exchanging information correctly.
F7 - Door lock fault (Fisher & Paykel Titan Wall ovens)
The oven's door lock mechanism has detected a fault, preventing it from locking or unlocking properly. This often occurs during or after self-clean cycles.
F9 - Electronics failure (Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers LCD type)
The dishwasher's internal electronics have detected a general failure, which can prevent the appliance from operating correctly.
Fast LED lit - No heat detected (Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers badge type)
The Fast LED is lit on the badge panel, indicating that the dishwasher is not detecting any heat for the water.
Heavy and Rinse LEDs lit - No water inlet (Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers badge type)
Both the Heavy and Rinse LEDs are lit on the badge panel, indicating that the dishwasher is not receiving water.
Machine locks but won't start (no fault code) (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The appliance door locks, but the wash cycle does not begin. This indicates a problem with the motor or its power supply that isn't triggering a specific fault code.
Machine pauses during cycle, then restarts (no fault code) (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The machine temporarily stops mid-cycle and then resumes. This indicates the motor's Thermal Overload Cutout (TOC) has activated due to overheating and reset itself.
No water entering appliance (no fault code) (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The appliance is attempting to fill but no water is entering the drum, and no specific fault code is displayed.
No heating mid-wash, cycle continues (no fault code) (Indesit WIDL Washer Dryers)
The wash heating element becomes open circuit during a cycle when the machine is full and operating. The cycle will continue but without heated water.
Normal and Rinse LEDs lit - Electronics failure (Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers badge type)
Both the Normal and Rinse LEDs are lit on the badge panel, indicating a general electronics failure within the dishwasher.
Rinse LED lit - Flood switch activated (Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers badge type)
The Rinse LED is lit on the badge panel, indicating the flood switch has been activated due to potential water leakage or overfill.
U1 - No water inlet (Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers LCD type)
The dishwasher is not receiving water, preventing it from starting or continuing a wash cycle.