F02
Miele · Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer
The NTC thermistor has an open circuit — the wire is broken or the sensor element has failed open. Resistance reads infinite. The control board cannot measure temperature. Sensor wires often break at the point where they enter the sensor housing due to vibration. Replace the NTC.
Error F02 on the Miele Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer means: NTC Temperature Sensor — Open Circuit. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace the NTC Temperature Sensor Assembly” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $20-$30). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer
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While many washer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $130-$190.
Motor Carbon Brushes Worn
Detergent Dispenser Drawer Leaking
Door Boot Gasket Torn or Mouldy
Drain Pump Blocked by Foreign Object
Drum Bearing Assembly Worn
NTC Temperature Sensor — Short Circuit
Pressure Switch Fault
Heating Relay Fault
The Miele Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer has 8 other known error codes:
Error code F02 also appears on 3 other Miele models:
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