Miele Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F1
Dryer will not start; display shows F1 shortly after power-on or when attempting to start a cycle.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault (Inlet/Drum)
F10
Dryer does not start; display shows F10.
Power Supply / Line Voltage Fault
F11
Heat-pump dryer stops heating; display shows F11.
Heat Pump Compressor / Inverter Fault
F12
Dryer shows F12 and may not respond to button presses.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
F13
Dryer shows F13 and may stop heating or abort cycles.
Humidity / Residual Moisture Sensor Fault
F14
Dryer shows F14 and may not heat correctly.
NTC Calibration / Temperature Plausibility Fault
F15
Dryer shows F15 and may shut down or not start.
Internal Communication / Bus Error
F16
Dryer shows F16 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Drum Motor Tachometer / Speed Feedback Fault
F17
Dryer shows F17 and may not heat or may stop.
Fan / Blower Motor Fault
F18
Dryer shows F18 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Mains Frequency / Power Quality Fault
F19
Dryer shows F19 and may not heat or may end cycles prematurely.
Humidity Evaluation / Dryness Control Fault
F2
Dryer stops heating or aborts cycle; display shows F2.
Exhaust/Outlet NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
F20
Dryer shows F20 and may not start or may lock out heating.
Overtemperature Safety Lockout
F3
Dryer runs but does not heat properly; display shows F3.
Heater Relay / Heating Circuit Fault
F4
Dryer stops shortly after starting; display shows F4.
Airflow / Temperature Rise Fault
F5
Dryer does not start or stops; display shows F5.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
F50
Heat-pump dryer shows F50 and does not heat properly.
Heat Pump Refrigerant System Fault
F51
Heat-pump dryer shows F51 and may stop heating.
Heat Pump Temperature Sensor Fault
F53
Dryer shows F53 and may not start or may stop with drum not turning.
Motor Overload / Overcurrent Fault
F55
Dryer shows F55 and may not heat or may shut down.
Exhaust Air Temperature Too High
F56
Dryer shows F56 and may not heat effectively.
Inlet Air Temperature Too Low / Ambient Condition Fault
F6
Dryer will not start or stops unexpectedly; display shows F6.
Motor Start / Motor Circuit Fault
F63
Dryer shows F63 and may lock out operation.
Safety / Watchdog Fault in Control Electronics
F66
Dryer shows F66 and may not heat or may stop.
Heater Relay Stuck / Safety Monitoring Fault
F7
Dryer stops heating; display shows F7.
Overheating / Safety Thermostat Tripped
F70
Dryer shows F70 and may not start.
Communication Fault Between Main Control and Heat Pump Module
F8
Dryer does not heat or shows irregular heating; display shows F8.
Heater Assembly Fault
F84
Dryer shows F84 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Door Locking System Monitoring Fault
F9
Dryer stops mid-cycle; display shows F9.
Control Electronics Fault
Symptom
Dryer causes the household circuit breaker or RCD to trip during or shortly after starting.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Dryer display is completely dead; no lights or response when pressing buttons.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Dryer display works but some buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface Button Failure
Symptom
Dryer door opens during operation or the door does not stay closed securely.
Door Will Not Stay Latched
Symptom
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; door appears stuck closed.
Door Stuck / Mechanical Latch Jam
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming or the dryer counts down time.
Drum Not Turning / Drive Failure
Symptom
Dryer emits a high-pitched whine or chirping noise at the start of the cycle that may lessen as it runs.
Initial Start-Up Squeal
Symptom
Dryer interior light does not come on when the door is opened.
Drum Light Failure
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor (condenser and heat-pump models).
Water Leakage / Condensate Drain Fault
Symptom
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
Clothes Staining from Drum or Seals
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing, grinding, or rumbling noises during operation.
Mechanical Noise / Bearing or Support Failure
Symptom
Dryer produces a burning smell or very hot exterior surfaces during use.
Overheating / Potential Fire Hazard
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and wet at the end of the cycle.
No Heat Condition
Symptom
Dryer runs but takes excessively long to dry clothes; loads are still damp after the normal cycle.
Poor Drying Performance / Extended Dry Times
Symptom
Dryer stops after a few minutes and clothes are still wet; no error code is displayed.
Premature Cycle Termination
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance
Symptom
Dryer will not start; display is on but pressing Start does nothing.
No Start Condition
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 |
Dryer will not start; display shows F1 shortly after power-on or when attempting to start a cycle.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault (Inlet/Drum) | View Details |
| F10 |
Dryer does not start; display shows F10.
|
Power Supply / Line Voltage Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
Heat-pump dryer stops heating; display shows F11.
|
Heat Pump Compressor / Inverter Fault | View Details |
| F12 |
Dryer shows F12 and may not respond to button presses.
|
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| F13 |
Dryer shows F13 and may stop heating or abort cycles.
|
Humidity / Residual Moisture Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F14 |
Dryer shows F14 and may not heat correctly.
|
NTC Calibration / Temperature Plausibility Fault | View Details |
| F15 |
Dryer shows F15 and may shut down or not start.
|
Internal Communication / Bus Error | View Details |
| F16 |
Dryer shows F16 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Drum Motor Tachometer / Speed Feedback Fault | View Details |
| F17 |
Dryer shows F17 and may not heat or may stop.
|
Fan / Blower Motor Fault | View Details |
| F18 |
Dryer shows F18 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
Mains Frequency / Power Quality Fault | View Details |
| F19 |
Dryer shows F19 and may not heat or may end cycles prematurely.
|
Humidity Evaluation / Dryness Control Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Dryer stops heating or aborts cycle; display shows F2.
|
Exhaust/Outlet NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F20 |
Dryer shows F20 and may not start or may lock out heating.
|
Overtemperature Safety Lockout | View Details |
| F3 |
Dryer runs but does not heat properly; display shows F3.
|
Heater Relay / Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Dryer stops shortly after starting; display shows F4.
|
Airflow / Temperature Rise Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Dryer does not start or stops; display shows F5.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| F50 |
Heat-pump dryer shows F50 and does not heat properly.
|
Heat Pump Refrigerant System Fault | View Details |
| F51 |
Heat-pump dryer shows F51 and may stop heating.
|
Heat Pump Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F53 |
Dryer shows F53 and may not start or may stop with drum not turning.
|
Motor Overload / Overcurrent Fault | View Details |
| F55 |
Dryer shows F55 and may not heat or may shut down.
|
Exhaust Air Temperature Too High | View Details |
| F56 |
Dryer shows F56 and may not heat effectively.
|
Inlet Air Temperature Too Low / Ambient Condition Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Dryer will not start or stops unexpectedly; display shows F6.
|
Motor Start / Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F63 |
Dryer shows F63 and may lock out operation.
|
Safety / Watchdog Fault in Control Electronics | View Details |
| F66 |
Dryer shows F66 and may not heat or may stop.
|
Heater Relay Stuck / Safety Monitoring Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Dryer stops heating; display shows F7.
|
Overheating / Safety Thermostat Tripped | View Details |
| F70 |
Dryer shows F70 and may not start.
|
Communication Fault Between Main Control and Heat Pump Module | View Details |
| F8 |
Dryer does not heat or shows irregular heating; display shows F8.
|
Heater Assembly Fault | View Details |
| F84 |
Dryer shows F84 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Door Locking System Monitoring Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle; display shows F9.
|
Control Electronics Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer causes the household circuit breaker or RCD to trip during or shortly after starting.
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display is completely dead; no lights or response when pressing buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display works but some buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface Button Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door opens during operation or the door does not stay closed securely.
|
Door Will Not Stay Latched | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; door appears stuck closed.
|
Door Stuck / Mechanical Latch Jam | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming or the dryer counts down time.
|
Drum Not Turning / Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a high-pitched whine or chirping noise at the start of the cycle that may lessen as it runs.
|
Initial Start-Up Squeal | View Details |
| – |
Dryer interior light does not come on when the door is opened.
|
Drum Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor (condenser and heat-pump models).
|
Water Leakage / Condensate Drain Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
|
Clothes Staining from Drum or Seals | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing, grinding, or rumbling noises during operation.
|
Mechanical Noise / Bearing or Support Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a burning smell or very hot exterior surfaces during use.
|
Overheating / Potential Fire Hazard | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and wet at the end of the cycle.
|
No Heat Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but takes excessively long to dry clothes; loads are still damp after the normal cycle.
|
Poor Drying Performance / Extended Dry Times | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops after a few minutes and clothes are still wet; no error code is displayed.
|
Premature Cycle Termination | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start; display is on but pressing Start does nothing.
|
No Start Condition | View Details |
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