Miele dryer problems and how to solve them
A Miele dryer can exhibit various problems that prevent it from functioning as it should.
With the list of problems and error codes that the device may indicate below, you can try to determine why your device is not functioning properly..
We believe it is important that appliances function for longer.
- If you might be able to solve the problem yourself, we will provide tips.
- Don't hesitate to have a look at our blog tips as well (in the menu under Tips or at the bottom of this page).
- If the problem is too complex or dangerous to solve yourself, we will advise having a repair carried out by a technician. However, even then, this list can help you provide us with the correct information, allowing the technician to prepare adequately and possibly bring all the necessary spare parts with them..
Common problems with a Miele tumble dryer are:
Short circuit in the coolant temperature sensor.
You probably cannot resolve this quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F2
Power failure temperature sensor refrigerant.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F3
Short circuit temperature sensor process air.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F4
Power failure temperature sensor process air.
You probably cannot resolve this quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F30
Different signal door and door contact.
You probably cannot resolve this quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F36
Door contact faulty.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F39
Storing electronics.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F40
Fault electronics.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F41
Fault electronics.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F43
No programmed type present/wrong variant.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F45
Fault electronics.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F46
Fault electronics.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F50
This is not a fault.
The drum is too full.
Miele tumble dryer F53
Drive motor fault/storing in the electronics.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F55
The laundry is still not dry after the maximum drying time of 180 minutes.
Take the maximum load into account for each drying programme. Information about the load can be found in the user manual.
Spin the laundry beforehand in the washing machine at a higher spin speed.
Clean the lint filters as described in the user manual.
Contact We.repair if the problem persists.
Miele tumble dryer F66
Clean the lint filters behind the door and at the bottom.
Put less laundry in the machine
Remove objects that block the ventilation grille under the door.
Open a door or window while drying for extra ventilation, so that air can flow in.
Miele tumble dryer F99
The device is blocked.
You probably cannot resolve this quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F104
The mains voltage on the drive motor is too low.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F108
Fault electronics.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F156
Short circuit in the refrigerant temperature sensor after the condenser.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F157
Power failure in the temperature sensor refrigerant after the condenser.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F158
The device is overheating.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F159
Start error compressor.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F206
Short circuit in the temperature sensor refrigerant after the compressor.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F207
Power failure in the temperature sensor refrigerant after the compressor.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer F242
Fault electronics.
This is likely something you cannot resolve quickly and safely on your own. Book a repair at We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer Stripes '---' on the display and programme stops prematurely.
Insufficient ventilation. Open the door or window while drying to allow more air to flow in.
Remove objects that block the ventilation grille under the door.
Clean the fluff filter in the door and at the filling opening.
Clean the heat exchanger.
Spin the laundry in the washing machine at the highest possible spin speed.
Miele tumble dryer Technische storing
Clean the lint filters behind the door and at the bottom.
If the programme cannot be started or if the same message appears again, there is a fault and it is best to book a repair with We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer 0 and End appear on the display of the tumble dryer or the Crease Protection/End indicator light is on. The programme was interrupted prematurely. The buzzer sounds.
The electronics recognise that there is no laundry in the drum and abort the programme.
Drying loose or already dry laundry may also cause the program to stop.
In the future, dry small amounts of laundry using the Warm Air program.
Clear the message from the display by opening and closing the door.Miele tumble dryer 3 leds on/flashing
There was a power interruption during an ongoing program.
Restart the program.
Miele tumble dryer 888
Deactivate the demo mode:
For Dryers with an ON/OFF button:
- Turn off the dryer.
- Close the door.
- Press and hold the Start/Stop sensor button.
- Turn on the dryer while holding the Start/Stop sensor button.
- The Start/Stop sensor button will flash.
- After 5 seconds, the Start/Stop sensor button will light up continuously.
- Release the Start/Stop sensor button briefly.
- Press and hold the Start/Stop sensor button again for 3 seconds.
- The Start/Stop sensor button will turn off.
For Dryers with no ON/OFF button:
- Turn on the dryer.
- Open the door.
- Press and hold the Start/Stop sensor button.
- Close the door while holding the Start/Stop sensor button.
- After 5 seconds, the Start/Stop sensor button will light up continuously.
- Release the Start/Stop sensor button briefly.
- Press and hold the Start/Stop sensor button again for 3 seconds.
- The sensor button Start/Stop no longer lights up.Miele tumble dryer ADD
This is not a malfunction.
AADD indicates that the door can be opened to add or remove laundry. If you do not want to add more laundry, no action is needed.
If you do want to add laundry, open the door, place the laundry in the drum or remove it, close the door, and press the Start/Drum Fill sensor button.
Miele tumble dryer showing bars '=== ... -== ...== ... -= ...'
This is not a malfunction.
After the programme starts, the electronics of the device calculates the remaining time of the drying programme and several bars appear on the display.
After about 1 minute, the remaining time will appear, counting down in one-minute intervals.
Miele tumble dryer with 'load correction' and "?"
The electronics recognise that the drum is empty, only filled with loose pieces of laundry or with laundry that is already dry, and it interrupts the programme..
In the future, dry small amounts of laundry using the Warm Air program.
Clear the message on the display by opening and closing the door again.
Miele tumble dryer red light on
Clean the lint filters behind the door and at the bottom.
Miele tumble dryer with 'Locked' indicator light on
The door is locked for safety during the ongoing programme.
The indicator light goes out again at the end of the programme.
Miele tumble dryer Drying indicator light flashing
The position of the programme selection switch has changed after the programme started.
The programme works as intended, however..
Reset the originally selected programme. The indicator light goes out.
Miele tumble dryer control lamp for cleaning air ducts is on
Clean the lint filters behind the door and at the bottom.
Miele tumble dryer with Empty reservoir indicator light on
Empty the condensation reservoir or check if the drainage hose is kinked.
Miele tumble dryer with Air channels cleaning indicator light on
The blinking indicates that a programme can be started.
After the programme starts, the light no longer flashes but stays on continuously.
This does not need to be resolved.
Miele tumble dryer with Locked indicator light flashing
The lock has been activated. The programme cannot be started.
To disable the lock:
- Close the door and set the program selector to End.
- Turn on the appliance.
- Press and hold the Wrinkle Protection button throughout steps 4 to 6.
- Turn the program selector slowly clockwise to Cotton - Cupboard Dry.
- Turn the program selector slowly counterclockwise to End.
- Turn the program selector slowly counterclockwise to Crease-resistant - Iron Dry. The 'Locked' indicator light will stop flashing.
- Release the Wrinkle Protection button.
The lock is disabled.
Miele tumble dryer displaying Ctrl
If the "Remote Control" function is enabled (program mode P97, programming option 01), Ctrl appears at the start of a programme. The tumble dryer is connected to the Miele Cloud via the Miele app..
The "Remote Control" function can be disabled (programming mode P97, programming option 00), so that the Ctrl message no longer appears at the start of the programme..
Miele tumble dryer with a dark display and Start Stop flashing
The dryer is on standby. It is a normal programme function..
This does not need to be resolved.
Press any key to exit standby.
More information about this can be found in the user manual.
Miele tumble dryer Display shows stripes/veils
The contrast of the display is not optimally set for the individual lighting conditions.
You can resolve the issue yourself by setting the contrast to a lower level, as described in the user manual..
Miele tumble dryer display texts in another language
Depending on the model, you can change the language using the programming features or through the "Settings" menu option.
The flag symbol on the display indicates the selected language.
More information can be found in the user manual.
Miele tumble dryer does not dry properly
The cargo consisted of various types of textiles.
Dry the laundry afterwards with warm air or choose a programme that is more suitable next time.
Tip: You can set the residual moisture of some programmes separately in the settings or in the programming functions.
Miele tumble dryer maakt klikkende geluiden
Due to the residual moisture control, clicking sounds may occur.
These sounds are very normal for a tumble dryer.
Miele tumble dryer door Filter cleaning keeps appearing, but the filters have been cleaned
When the tumble dryer is switched off, the appliance cannot register the opening and closing of the door, and the message is therefore not reset.
How to resolve: switch the device on, open the door, clean the filter, close the door, press the OK button and switch the appliance off.
Miele tumble dryer program takes long or is interrupted
The room where the tumble dryer is located is too warm. Ensure sufficient ventilation.
Detergent residues, hair, and small lint can cause blockages. Clean the lint filters and the base filter, and remove visible lint from the heat exchanger.
The laundry is unevenly distributed or rolled up. The drum is too full. Shake out the laundry and remove some from the drum.
The air supply via the grille at the bottom right is blocked. Remove objects obstructing the airflow.
The laundry is too wet. Spin it in the washing machine at a higher speed.
The laundry has metal zippers, which prevented an accurate humidity measurement. Open the zippers next time.
If the problem occurs again, dry this laundry using the "Warm air" program.
Miele tumble dryer information about lint removal/end of program
Clean the lint filters behind the door and at the bottom.
Miele tumble dryer Cold air or "End" flashes, and the program was interrupted early. The buzzer sounds.
The cause of the issue is not immediately clear.
Turn the tumble dryer off and on again and start a program.
If the program is interrupted again and the error message reappears, there is a defect, and you should book a repair with We.repair.
Miele tumble dryer noC in the display
"noC" may appear when selecting the MobileStart program. "noC" stands for "no Connection".
More details can be found in the user manual of your appliance, under the chapter "First-time use," section "Miele@home."
Miele tumble dryer Remaining time 6 or 11 minutes stays the same
This is not a malfunction.
The appliance has detected residual moisture and continues drying.
Miele tumble dryer Remaining time 10 minutes stays the same
This is not a malfunction.
A larger amount of laundry is being dried compared to previous programs. With fluctuating load sizes, the remaining time may vary. The drying process is not yet complete.
The program requires more time than the electronics estimated at the beginning. The time remains paused until the selected dryness level is reached.
Miele tumble dryer Spinning bars on the display
This is not a malfunction.
At the end of a drying cycle, a cooling phase occurs. This is indicated by rotating dashes on the display. During the cooling phase, the laundry can be removed at any time. Due to its high temperature, the laundry should be spread out and cooled further at room temperature.
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