Miele Washer — Error Code F11 (UK)
The machine is having difficulty draining.
ApplianceDB ranks 3 repairs for this code, led by “Clean the drain filter”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the drain pump. Severity is classified as stop failure — the appliance halts until the fault clears.
Ranked repair steps
1. Clean the drain filter
Unplug the machine, open the lower access panel with a tray ready for water, unscrew the drain filter, clear lint and debris, and refit it securely.
easy · basis: cost ascending
Remedy source: ApplianceCodeHub — Miele Washer F11 Guide (fix layer)
2. Clear the drain hose
Remove kinks and loops from the drain hose, keep its end no higher than about one metre from the floor, and flush the hose through if blocked.
moderate · basis: cost ascending
Remedy source: ApplianceCodeHub — Miele Washer F11 Guide (fix layer)
3. Service the drain pump
If drainage still fails, have the pump impeller checked for debris or damage, the pump tested electrically, and the assembly replaced if defective.
professional only · basis: cost ascending
Remedy source: ApplianceCodeHub — Miele Washer F11 Guide (fix layer)
Provenance: facts re-derived from a disclosed repair reference — Domex UK — Miele Washing Machine Fault Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.