F16

Excessive Foaming

Description

Too much foam has been detected in the drum.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
F16
Error Name
Excessive Foaming
Appliance Type
washing_machine
Brand
Miele
Severity
low

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Use less detergent, especially high-efficiency (HE) detergent.
2. Run a rinse cycle to clear the foam.
3. Check for proper detergent type for your water hardness.

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