# F138 — Appliance fault and error codes

For F138, brand is Miele; appliance type is Washing Machine; meaning is Drum/motor fault - bearing, motor, or control, verified against its source on 2026-08-04.

- **Brand:** Miele
- **Appliance type:** Washing Machine
- **Error code:** F138
- **Meaning:** Drum/motor fault - bearing, motor, or control

## What the source says

> Door Lock Fault <https://errbase.com/miele/washer/miele-washer-f138-error-code> Code: F138 Miele Washer F138: Drum Speed Fault <https://errbase.com/miele/washer/miele-washer-reset> Code: RESET How to Reset a Miele Washing Machine

## Source

- https://errbase.com/miele/washer/miele-washer-error-codes

Last verified: 2026-08-04. Review by: 2027-08-04.
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