On Miele washers, F10 means water isn't coming in, F11 that it isn't draining, F20 a heating fault and F53 a drum speed sensor fault. W1 and newer models show plain-text messages. On Miele dryers, "clean airways" means lint is restricting airflow — clean every lint filter — while F50 points to the drum motor. Check the valve, drain filter and lint filters first.
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| Code | What it means | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| F10 | Water intake fault | Open the valve; check the inlet hose and filter. |
| F11 | Drainage fault | Clean the drain filter; check the hose. |
| F20 | Heating fault | Technician repair. |
| F53 | Drum speed sensor (tacho) fault | Technician repair. |
| Code | What it means | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Clean airways | Lint restricting airflow | Clean all lint filters thoroughly. |
| F50 | Drum motor fault | Technician repair. |
| F49 / other | Meaning varies by model or production year — sources disagree | Model-specific: a technician visit is needed to find the exact cause. |
Codes and their meaning can vary by model and production year, and the same code can have different causes. Where sources disagree we say so; in every case the exact cause is confirmed only by a technician's on-site diagnosis. Your owner's manual has the definitive list for your model.
Code came back after these checks? That means a part has failed — let a technician confirm it before parts are guessed.
Unplug the appliance (or switch off its breaker) before touching anything inside it, and never open a sealed refrigeration system, a gas valve or a microwave. If a code points to a part, the part has to be tested before it is replaced; we do that on the $75 diagnostic visit, credited toward the repair.
Yes, Miele W1 washers and T1 heat-pump dryers.
Lint is still restricting airflow — clean the plinth filter and every lint filter fully.
Sources: Miele USA: washer fault F10; Miele USA: dryer clean out airways.
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