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Miele CM6 fault F10 or F17: no water intake

On Miele CM 6160, 6360 and 6560, F10 or F17 identifies a water-intake problem that should be checked at the tank and valve before service.

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Treat the display or symptom as a clue, not as proof that a pump, grinder or board must be replaced. Change one user-accessible condition at a time and let every shutdown finish.

Before checking Miele Coffee machine

  • Keep water out of the bean hopper, grinder and electrical openings. Never reach inside a running grinder or force a hot, pressurised component.

What this symptom can mean on Miele Coffee machine

Exact meaningThe tank may be empty, not fully seated or its outlet valve may not pass enough water for the pump to prime.
What to distinguishF10/F17 is an intake fault; it is different from an empty-tank reminder that clears immediately after filling and seating.

4 checks for Miele Coffee machine, starting with Confirm the pattern

  1. Confirm the pattern

    The tank may be empty, not fully seated or its outlet valve may not pass enough water for the pump to prime.

  2. Prepare safely

    Finish the automatic shutdown, unplug the machine and let hot surfaces cool. Remove only the tank, tray, brew group or cleaning accessory named by the manufacturer.

  3. Apply the official check

    Fill with fresh water, clean and dry the tank seating area, press the outlet valve only as the manual allows, then refit the tank fully and restart once.

  4. Retest once

    Request hot water and confirm a steady stream. If F10/F17 returns or the pump runs dry, switch off and contact Miele.

When to stop checking Miele Coffee machine

  • Stop for a harsh grinder noise, repeated electrical error, uncontrolled leak, burning smell or a symptom that returns after the one official retest.

Next step

What the Miele Coffee machine checks lead to

The 4-check path for “Miele CM6 fault F10 or F17: no water intake” starts with “Confirm the pattern” and separates a resolved condition, an identified part and a case requiring service.

No purchase after a successful check

Follow the Miele Coffee machine controls in order. If “Confirm the pattern” and the remaining checks restore normal operation with no warning, stop without replacing anything.

Escalate only on the documented warning signs

For “Miele CM6 fault F10 or F17: no water intake”, use the stop conditions above rather than the symptom by itself. Professional confirmation should precede any decision to replace Miele Coffee machine.

Sources used

  • Miele — Miele's official material documents “Miele CM6 fault F10 or F17: no water intake” and the user checks retained here.

Last checked: 30 August 2026