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
- Check the drain hose end is not higher than the maximum delivery head of 1 m.
- Remove any kinks or loops from the drain hose.
- 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.
Parts usually involved
- Drain pump filter
- Drain pump