Miele F00 washing machine: what it means & what to check

What F00 actually means

F00 on a Miele washer means the machine has no fault stored — nothing has actually been logged against it.

F0 (shown on some models as F00) is the "no fault registered" entry. It is what the control shows when the fault memory is empty, which is why it usually turns up when someone has been into the service or test mode rather than during a normal wash. It is not a breakdown code and it does not point at a component.

What F00 looks like on a Miele washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Miele washing machine, F00 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine door won't open
Door won't lock or click shut
Door lock light flashing
Door stuck shut with the load inside
Won't start even with the door closed
Machine not draining
Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
Stops mid-cycle full of water

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

Someone has entered the machine's service/test mode and read an empty fault memory
A stored fault has been cleared, leaving nothing logged
A one-off glitch that cleared itself after the power was cut
A genuine problem that stops the wash but never gets logged as a numbered fault

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and start a short programme to see whether it behaves normally
Clean out the drain pump filter behind the flap at the bottom front, using the pull cord to drain first
Check the inlet hose at the tap is not kinked and the tap is fully open
Open and firmly reclose the door so the catch engages properly

Common questions about Miele F00

What does F00 mean on a Miele washing machine?

F00 on a Miele washer means the machine has no fault stored — nothing has actually been logged against it. F0 (shown on some models as F00) is the "no fault registered" entry. It is what the control shows when the fault memory is empty, which is why it usually turns up when someone has been into the service or test mode rather than during a normal wash. It is not a breakdown code and it does not point at a component.

Can I fix Miele F00 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and start a short programme to see whether it behaves normally.
Clean out the drain pump filter behind the flap at the bottom front, using the pull cord to drain first.
Check the inlet hose at the tap is not kinked and the tap is fully open.
Open and firmly reclose the door so the catch engages properly.

This sometimes clears with those checks. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.

How much does it cost to repair Miele F00?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing F00?

This sometimes clears with the checks above. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Our own engineers, not a call centre. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — most washing machine faults are seen same day or next day.

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Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Miele F00 error — washing machine