Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Miele washing machine F11 error code

F11 means drain fault. The drain is restricted — water is not draining from the machine within the expected time.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Check the drain hose end is not higher than the maximum delivery head of 1 m.
  2. Remove any kinks or loops from the drain hose.
  3. Clean the drain filter and check the drain pump for blockages (take care — scalding risk after hot washes).

Call a professional when…

If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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