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 Technical fault F

 Technical fault F — General technical issue

Miele · W1 Washing Machines

What does  Technical fault F mean?

The Washing Machine display shows a technical fault 'F', and the program has been cancelled. This indicates an internal technical problem with the appliance.

Common Causes

  • An internal technical fault has occurred within the Washing Machine.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Disconnect the Washing Machine from the mains electricity supply by unplugging it or switching off at the circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    Wait for at least 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Reconnect the Washing Machine to the mains electricity supply and switch it on again.

  4. 4

    Start the program again.

  5. 5

    If the fault message reappears, contact Miele service.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Miele W1 Washing Machines
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