Miele W1 Washing Machines

28 fault codes documented

Check dosage

Display shows 'Check dosage' — Excessive foam has built up during washing

This message appears when the washing machine detects too much foam in the drum during a wash cycle. Excessive foam can negatively affect washing performance and rinsing.

Control field dark

Control field remains dark — No power to the machine

The display and control buttons are not lit, indicating the washing machine is not receiving electrical power. This is often a basic power supply issue or an energy-saving feature.

Display dark, Start/Stop off

Display dark, Start/Stop off — No power to the machine

The washing machine is not receiving electrical power, which prevents it from starting any program. The display will not show any information, and the Start/Stop button will not illuminate.

Drainage

Display message "Drainage" — Drain is blocked or restricted

The washing machine is unable to drain water properly. This can be due to a blockage in the drain system or the drain hose being incorrectly positioned.

Drainage See 

Drainage See  — Program canceled due to low water pressure

The washing machine program has been canceled because the incoming water pressure is too low. This message appears on the display, indicating that the program cannot proceed.

Enter code

Display prompts to enter a code — PIN code is active

The washing machine's display shows a prompt to enter a code before a program can be started. This indicates that the PIN code security feature has been activated.

Enter code prompt

Display prompts "Enter code" — PIN code is active

The washing machine's PIN code feature is active, requiring a code to be entered before operation. This security measure prevents unauthorized use of the appliance.

F34

Fault F34 — Door lock fault

The washing machine's door could not be closed properly, or the door lock mechanism failed to engage. The program cannot start or continues until the door is secured.

Fault F

Display message "Fault F" — General system fault

A general internal fault has occurred within the washing machine, causing the program to be canceled. This is a broad error indicating a system malfunction.

Miele@home WiFi issue

Miele@home not connecting or disconnects — WiFi connection failure

Your Miele washing machine may experience sporadic or complete failures to connect to your home WiFi network. This can prevent you from using the Miele@mobile app for remote operation or to check your washing machine's status. This often happens due to interference from other household appliances.

Timeout (networking)

Timeout on display — Miele@home connection attempt failed

During the Miele@home setup process (either using the Miele app or WPS), the connection attempt was not successful within the allotted time. The display will stop showing the countdown.

U

U — Low water pressure, program canceled

The program has been canceled because the water pressure is too low, below 100 kPa (1 bar). This prevents proper operation of the wash cycle.

Water intake

Display message "Water intake" — Water supply issue

The washing machine is not receiving enough water, or the water intake is blocked or restricted. This can cause the wash program to be canceled.

Water-proof syst.

Display message "Water-proof syst." — Water protection system activated

The washing machine's internal water protection system has detected a potential leakage or issue, leading to its activation. This is a safety measure to prevent water damage.

Waterproof system

Display shows 'Waterproof system Turn off' — Water protection system has reacted

This message indicates that the washing machine's internal water protection system has detected a potential leak or overflow, activating a safety shutdown. The machine will stop operating to prevent further water damage.

 and 

Drum cleaning reminder  and  — Sanitize program recommended

The indicator light  and the message  on the time display indicate that a wash program using a 'Hot+' temperature has not been run for a long time. This can lead to bacteria and odor buildup inside the washing machine.



 lit on display — Program selector moved

The symbol  is lit up on the time display. This means the program selector knob was moved to a different position after the wash program had already started.



Networked icon  — Miele@home connected

This icon appears on the time display when the MobileStart program is selected, indicating that the washing machine is successfully connected to the Miele@home network. It confirms remote operation is possible.

 and  alternate

 and  alternate on display — Door not closed

The symbols  and  appear alternately on the time display. This indicates that the washing machine door is not closed properly or the door lock could not engage, preventing the program from starting or continuing.

 and  (alternating)

 and  alternating on display — SoftSteam function could not complete

This alternating message signifies that the SoftSteam extra option, designed to reduce creasing at the end of a program, was unable to be carried out properly.

 and  alternate

Fault light ,  and  alternate, buzzer sounds — Water intake problem

The fault indicator light ,  and  appear alternately on the time display, and the buzzer sounds. This indicates a problem with the water intake, meaning the washing machine isn't getting enough water or its flow is restricted.

 and  alternate

Fault light ,  and  alternate, buzzer sounds — Water protection system activated

The fault indicator light ,  and  appear alternately on the time display, and the buzzer sounds. This indicates that the water protection system has reacted to a detected issue, often a leak or overflow.

 and  alternate

Fault light ,  and  alternate, buzzer sounds — Drain blocked or restricted

The fault indicator light  lights up,  and  appear alternately on the time display, and the buzzer sounds. This signifies that the drain system is blocked or restricted, preventing proper water drainage.

 and  alternate

 and  alternate on display, buzzer sounds — General fault

The symbols  and  alternate on the time display and the buzzer sounds, indicating a general fault within the washing machine's system. This requires a reset of the appliance.



 lit on display — Remote control function off

The symbol  lights up on the time display when the MobileStart  program is selected. This indicates that the remote control function for operating the washing machine via the app is currently switched off.



 on display after power on — Software update available

After the appliance is switched on, the symbol  appears in the time display. This indicates that a software update is available for the washing machine, which may include new features or improvements.



Not networked icon  — Miele@home not set up

This icon lights up on the time display when the MobileStart program is selected, indicating that the Miele@home feature has not been configured. Remote operation via the app is not possible.

Foam indicator light  — Excessive foam detected

This indicator light signals that too much foam has been generated during the washing program. Excessive foam can negatively impact wash performance and rinsing efficiency.