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 Waterproof system activated — Water protection system detected a leak

Miele · Washing Machines

What does  mean?

The washing machine's internal water protection system has detected a potential leak or overflow, activating a safety shutdown. This message appears after a program has been interrupted.

Common Causes

  • The internal water protection system has reacted to detected water.
  • A leak in the machine.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Immediately close the stopcock (water tap) to the washing machine.

  2. 2

    Switch the washing machine off using the  button to turn off the fault messages.

  3. 3

    Contact Miele Service for inspection and repair.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Miele Washing Machines
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