Miele WQ 1000 WPS error Fault FXXX
The washing machine has detected a fault.
CauseThe washing machine has detected a fault. Source: Troubleshooting: Fault messages and information on the display, p. 81
First checkSwitch the appliance off and on again.
Causes and checks
The washing machine has detected a fault. Source: Troubleshooting: Fault messages and information on the display, p. 81
- Switch the appliance off and on again.
- If the fault persists, disconnect the washing machine from the mains for at least 2 minutes: switch off at the wall and withdraw the mains plug from the socket, or disconnect the fuse.
- Reconnect the washing machine to the electricity supply, switch it on and restart the programme.
Miele Customer Service Department If the fault occurs again, contact the Miele Customer Service Department. Contact: 0330 160 6600 or miele.co.uk.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Miele Customer Service Department: 0330 160 6600, miele.co.uk. United Kingdom. Source: Back cover: United Kingdom, p. 95
Other WQ 1000 WPS codes
- Fault F34: The door is not closed properly and the door lock could not engage.
- Fault F35: The door lock has jammed.
- Fault F10: The washing machine could not draw in enough water.
- Fault F11: Water drainage fault.
- Fault F138: The Waterproof system has been activated.
- Fault F373: The washing machine has detected a leak in the drain filter.
- Fault F210: The drain pumps and the nozzle in the door sealing ring are dirty; the washing machine has switched to an emergency programme.
- Fault F585: The drain pumps and the nozzle in the door sealing ring are dirty; the washing machine has switched to an emergency programme.
- Select a programme at 60 °C or higher or run the 'Clean machine' programme: A programme above 60 °C has not been run for a long time, which can build up germs and odours.
- Check dosage: Excessive foam has built up during washing.
- TwinDos empty sensor defective: The fill level of the TwinDos cartridges cannot be detected.
- Use TwinDos: TwinDos has not been used for a long time, which risks blocked hoses.
- Clean TwinDos: TwinDos must be cleaned because it has not been used for too long.
Sources
- Operating instructions for washing machines WQ 1000 WPS. Miele & Cie. KG. Document M.-Nr. 12 984 801, revision / 00 / 002, en-GB, 96 pages, en-GB. media.miele.com (PDF). Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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