A Guide to Understanding Miele Tumble Dryer Error Codes and Solutions
When your Miele tumble dryer encounters a problem, error codes are often the first indication that something isn’t quite right. These codes, typically displayed as numbers, letters, or symbols on the control panel, provide essential information about the nature of the malfunction. By understanding what these codes mean, you can quickly identify and potentially fix many common issues on your own, saving time and avoiding unnecessary repair costs.
In this post, we’ll guide you through the most common Miele tumble dryer error codes, explain what they signify, and offer practical tips for resolving them. Whether you’re dealing with issues related to drying performance, sensors, or control functions, this guide will help you troubleshoot effectively and get your tumble dryer back in action.
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| Error Code | Description | Causes | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fault F1 | Fault F1 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | Refrigerant temperature sensor short-circuited. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F2 | Fault F2 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an open circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F3 | Fault F3 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | A short circuit has occurred at the drying air temperature sensor. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F4 | Fault F4 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an open circuit at the drying air temperature sensor. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F30 | Fault F30 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | Different signal for door and door contact. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F36 | Fault F36 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | Door contact (reed contact) defective. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F38 | Fault F38 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F39 | Fault F39 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F40 | Fault F40 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F41 | Fault F41 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F43 | Fault F43 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | Model type not programmed/incorrect variant. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F45 | Fault F45 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F46 | Fault F46 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F50 | Fault F50 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There could be a number of causes such as:
1. The drum is too full. 2. After opening the door, e.g. to add laundry, F50 may appear in the display after approx. 1 minute. There is a software fault. 3. There is a technical fault. |
1. Do not exceed the maximum load size for the drying programme selected. Information on the load size can be found in the operating instructions.
2. Switch the appliance off and back on again straight away. 3. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F53 | Fault F53 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | The drive motor is defective/there is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F55 | Fault F55 is shown on the tumble dryer display. The laundry is still not dry after the maximum drying time of 180 minutes. Only with residual moisture drying programme. | There could be a number of causes such as:
1. The drum is too full. 2. The laundry is too damp. 3. The fluff filters are soiled. |
1. Do not exceed the maximum load size for the drying programme selected. Information on the load size can be found in the operating instructions.
2. Spin in the washing machine at a higher speed. 3. Clean the fluff filters. |
| Fault F66 | Fault F66 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | The fluff filters are soiled. | Clean the fluff filters. |
| Fault F99 | Fault F99 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | The appliance is disabled. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F104 | Fault F104 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | The mains voltage applied to the drive motor is too low. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F108 | Fault F108 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F156 | Fault F156 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | A short circuit has occurred at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the condenser. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F157 | Fault F157 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an open circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the condenser. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F158 | Fault F158 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | The appliance has overheated. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F159 | Fault F159 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is a compressor start-up fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F206 | Fault F206 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | A short circuit has occurred at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the compressor. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F207 | Fault F207 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an open circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the compressor. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| Fault F242 | Fault F242 is shown on the tumble dryer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | This is a technical fault. Please book a repair. |
| 0 and Finish displayed or Anti-crease/Finish illuminated | 0 and Finish are shown on the tumble dryer display or the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes on. The programme has been interrupted. The buzzer sounds. | The electronics module detects that there is no laundry inside the drum and cancels the programme. Attempting to dry individual items or items that have already been dried can likewise lead to programme cancellation. | In future, dry individual items using the Warm air programme.
To clear the display message, open and close the door. |
| 3 LEDs light up/flash | 3 LEDs light up or flash on the tumble dryer. | The voltage was interrupted while the programme was running. | Start the programme again. |
| 888 on the display | 888 is shown on the tumble dryer display. The programme does not start. | Demo mode is activated. | Deactivate demo mode. Proceed as follows:
Switch the tumble dryer off. Close the door. Touch and hold the Start/Stop sensor control. Switch on the tumble dryer while keeping the Start/Stop sensor control pressed. The Start/Stop sensor control flashes. The Start/Stop sensor control lights up continuously after 5 seconds. Release the Start/Stop sensor control briefly. Touch and hold the Start/Stop sensor control again for 3 seconds. The Start/Stop sensor control is no longer lit. |
| Adjust the load and | ADD is shown on the display of the washing machine/washer-dryer/tumble dryer. | No cookware has been placed on the cooking zone (induction). | Place a suitable type of cookware on the cooking zone if you want to be able to use it. |
| Cooking zone switches on/off automatically | The heating element of a cooking zone switches on and off when the highest power level is selected. | The Start/Add laundry sensor control has been pressed. | Fill the cookware with something to cook. |
| Cooking zone switches on/off automatically | The heating element of a cooking zone switches on and off when the highest power level is selected. | The base of the cookware is not sitting evenly on the cooking zone (induction). | In this case, the heat is not guaranteed to be transferred from the cooking zone to the crockery in the optimum manner. Check the base of your cookware for dents and bumps (e.g. with a ruler). Alternatively, turn the cooking zone power down by 1 or 2 levels. |
| Cooking zone switches on/off automatically | The heating element of a cooking zone switches on and off when the highest power level is selected. | The cookware is not conducting heat properly. | Turn the cooking zone power down by 1 or 2 levels. |
| dE on the display | dE appears on the hob display. | Demo mode is activated. | On hobs without rotary controls, the demo mode can be deactivated
On hobs with rotary controls, the demo mode can be deactivated view this video for more infortmation |
| On hobs with rotary controls, the demo mode can be deactivated | The electric deep fat fryer does not get hot when it is switched on. | The safety switch-off has been activated. | You can tell that the automatic switch-off function has been triggered if the temperature indicator light and in-operation indicator are both on but the oil is no longer being heated. Wait for the heater element to cool down and then proceed as described in the operating instructions. |
| Electronic ignition device not working | The electronic ignition device on the gas hob burner is not working anymore. | There is food residue stuck between the igniter and the burner cap. | Carefully remove this food residue. If a gas burner is put out by food boiling over, it might not be possible to switch it back on for approx. 5 minutes for safety reasons (depending on the model). |
| Electronic ignition device not working | The electronic ignition device on the gas hob burner is not working anymore. | The burner cap/head openings are soiled. | Clean the burner cap/head in accordance with the operating instructions. |
| Electronic ignition device not working | The electronic ignition device on the gas hob burner is not working anymore. | The circuit breaker has tripped. | Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Customer Service Department for assistance |
| Err 039, 040, 408 or 412. | Err flashes alternately with 039, 040, 408 or 412 in the timer display. | There is an electronic module fault. | Disconnect the power supply to the hob for approx. 1 minute.
If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Err 044 | Err flashes alternately with 044 in the timer display. | The overheating protection mechanism has been activated. | Allow the hob to cool down.
A hot cooking zone is switched back on after an interruption to the power supply. Check that the hob is working. If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Err 047, 048 or 049 | Err flashes alternately with 047, 048 or 049 in the timer display. | The fan is blocked or defective. | Make sure it has not been blocked by an object.
Remove the obstruction. If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Extraction power has decreased and extraction noise has increased | The extraction power has decreased. Extraction noise has increased. | Objects (e.g. a cloth) have been drawn into the vapour extraction. | Switch the vapour extraction off.
Remove the grease filter. Remove any objects from the grease filter. |
| Fault F | Fault F appears on the display of an induction hob cooking zone. | One or more of the sensor controls remain(s) covered for longer than approx. 10 s, e.g. due to finger contact, food boiling over or an object being placed over it/them. | Clean the control field or remove the object(s).
The F goes out. Switch the hob on again with the ON/OFF sensor control. The induction hob can now be used again as normal. Consult the operating instructions for further information. If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Fault F (sensor control not covered/soiled) | Fault F appears on the hob display. The sensor controls are neither covered nor visibly soiled. | Barely visible limescale deposits from dried-on drops of water have formed on the sensor controls. | Clean the sensor controls thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Press the sensor controls again. The F display goes out. If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Fault F31 or FE31 | Fault F31 or FE31 is shown on the hob display. | A power supply fault occurred. | Please book a repair appointment online. |
| Fault FE 47 | Fault FE 47 appears on the display of an induction hob cooking zone. | The fan is being blocked by objects in a drawer below the hob, or by dust or similar substances. | Check whether the fan is being blocked by objects in a drawer below the hob, or by dust or similar substances, and remove the blockage accordingly. |
| Fault FE 47 | Fault FE 47 appears on the display of an induction hob cooking zone. | There is insufficient ventilation for the appliance cooling system. | Check that the minimum safety distances for installing the hob have been adhered to.
Once this minimum safety distance has been established, you must disconnect the hob from the mains in order to clear the fault message. If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Fault FE44 | Fault FE44 appears on the display of an induction hob cooking zone. | The hob has overheated. | Allow the hob to cool down. |
| Fault FE44 | Fault FE44 appears on the display of an induction hob cooking zone. | You have used unsuitable cookware. | Use suitable cookware.
To test whether a pot or pan is induction-compatible, hold a magnet to the base. If the magnet sticks, the cookware is generally suitable. |
| Fault FE44 | Fault FE44 appears on the display of an induction hob cooking zone. | The fan is blocked. | Check whether the fan is being blocked by objects in a drawer below the hob, or by dust or similar substances, and remove the blockage accordingly.
If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Fault FE49 | Fault FE49 appears on the display of an induction hob cooking zone. | The fan is being blocked by objects in a drawer below the hob, or by dust or similar substances. | Check whether the fan is being blocked by objects in a drawer below the hob, or by dust or similar substances, and remove the blockage accordingly.
If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Fault FE49 | Fault FE49 appears on the display of an induction hob cooking zone. | There is insufficient ventilation for the appliance cooling system. | Check that the minimum safety distances for installing the hob have been adhered to.
Once this minimum safety distance has been established, you must disconnect the hob from the mains in order to clear the fault message. If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online. |
| Flame appearance changes | The appearance of the gas hob flame suddenly changes. | The burner parts have shifted out of place. | Check that the burner parts are positioned correctly.
Consult the operating instructions for further information. |
| Flame burns unevenly/too high | The flame of the gas hob burns unevenly or too high. The pans are coated in a black layer of soot. | The burner parts are not positioned correctly. | Check that the burner parts have been assembled correctly. See the operating instructions for information about correct assembly. |
| Flame burns unevenly/too high | The flame of the gas hob burns unevenly or too high. The pans are coated in a black layer of soot. | You are using the wrong nozzles for the type of gas. The gas hobs are designed to work with natural gas. A nozzle set for liquid propane is also included. | If you wish to use propane gas, you must have the propane gas nozzles installed by an approved Miele service technician or a licensed plumber and gas fitter during commissioning. |
| Flame is extinguished | The flame is extinguished on the gas hob after being lit. | The burner parts have shifted out of place. | Correctly assemble the burner parts.
Consult the operating instructions for further information. |
| Flame is extinguished | The flame is extinguished on the gas hob after being lit. | The gas burner was lit using a low setting. The flame was blown out by a draught. | Use a higher setting when lighting the gas burner. Stop the draught. |
| Flame is extinguished | The flame is extinguished on the gas hob after being lit. | The thermocouple is not getting hot enough | Once the gas has ignited, keep holding the rotary control for another 8 seconds or so. Please push the rotary control in again slightly before releasing it. |
| Flame is extinguished | The flame is extinguished on the gas hob after being lit. | The burner is soiled. | Clean the burner in accordance with the operating instructions. |
| Flash generated when gas hob switched on | An explosive flame/flash is generated when the gas hob is switched on. | A previous ignition attempt was unsuccessful. You have not waited 1 minute between ignition attempts. | If the burner has not ignited, turn the rotary control to 0.
Ventilate the room. Wait for at least 1 minute before trying again. |
| Flash generated when gas hob switched on | An explosive flame/flash is generated when the gas hob is switched on. | The gas pressure is too high. | Contact Miele Customer Service. |
How to Interpret Miele Hob Error Codes and Keep Your Appliance Running Smoothly
When your Miele hob displays an error code, addressing the issue promptly can prevent potential disruptions and maintain your appliance’s performance. Each error code points to a specific problem, and understanding what they mean will enable you to tackle anything from simple fixes like sensor calibration to more intricate issues such as overheating or power supply problems.
Use this guide whenever your Miele hob shows an error code to troubleshoot effectively and restore its functionality with ease. For lasting protection and peace of mind, consider exploring our appliance repair services and protection plans—designed to keep your hob and other kitchen appliances performing at their best.
When to Seek Professional Help for Persistent Miele Hob Error Codes
If your Miele hob is persistently displaying error codes, it may be time to consult with one of our expert team members or reach out to Miele support for professional assistance. Regular maintenance, prompt troubleshooting, and professional guidance can prevent many common hob issues before they escalate.
If you’re having trouble with your hob, don’t hesitate to explore our specialized hob repair services or visit Home Appliance Guard for comprehensive appliance protection plans. Staying proactive in addressing error codes ensures your Miele hob continues to run efficiently for years to come, while also safeguarding your investment with reliable repair solutions.
This is our Comprehensive Guide to Miele Hob Error Codes
We hope this guide has been useful and got your hob working again worry free.
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Miele hobs are built to elevate your cooking experience, but occasionally, issues can arise, and error codes are displayed to help you diagnose the problem. From simple temperature control errors to more complex technical faults, understanding these codes can save you both time and the expense of unnecessary repairs.
This comprehensive guide breaks down Miele hob error codes, their possible causes, and practical solutions to ensure your hob stays in peak condition, allowing you to get back to cooking with ease.
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