Brand: Miele
Category: Tumble Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Brand: Miele
Category: Tumble Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:27 p.m.
Miele guarantees functional spare parts for a minimum of 10 years, up to 15 years after discontinuation.
| Indicator lights or information on the time display triggered when a programme is cancelled | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Indicator lights (e.g. programme sequence and programme selector) light up. | Programme cancelled | The programme has been cancelled. Select a new programme. |
| Indicator lights or information on the time display | ||
| Time display shows programme progress and pauses. | Programme paused | The programme has been paused, e.g. to add laundry. Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor control again to continue. |
| Time display shows --:--. | Programme interrupted | The programme has been interrupted. Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor control to continue the programme or switch off the tumble dryer. |
| Time display shows 8.88. | Programme terminated | The programme has finished. Touch the programme selector to switch off the tumble dryer. |
| Time display shows an error code (F 01 to F 20, F 26, F 31, F 34, F 50, F 54, F 56, F 60, F 61, F 62, F 63, F 64, F 65, F 66) | Fault | Switch off the tumble dryer and switch it on again. If the fault persists, contact the Miele Customer Service Department. |
| Time display shows F 066. | Severe blockage in ducting | Clean the filters. If the fault persists, contact the Miele Customer Service Department. |
| Indicator light for emptying the condensate container lights up. | Condensate container is full or not inserted correctly. | Empty the condensate container. Ensure it is correctly inserted. |
| Indicator light for cleaning the fluff and plinth filters lights up. | Fluff filters or plinth filter are soiled. | Clean the fluff filters and the plinth filter. |
| Indicator light for cleaning the heat exchanger lights up. | Heat exchanger requires cleaning. | Clean the heat exchanger. |
| Unsatisfactory drying results | ||
| Laundry is too damp. | • Incorrect programme selected. | • Select a more intensive drying programme. |
| • Drying level set too low. | • Select a higher drying level. | |
| • Too much laundry loaded. | • Reduce the quantity of laundry. | |
| • Fluff filters or plinth filter are soiled. | • Clean the fluff filters and plinth filter. | |
| • Condensate container is full. | • Empty the condensate container. | |
| • Heat exchanger requires cleaning. | • Clean the heat exchanger. | |
| • Laundry not spun sufficiently. | • Select a higher spin speed on the washing machine. | |
| • The programme has finished prematurely. | • Select a more intensive drying programme or a longer programme running time. | |
| Laundry is too dry. | • Programme running time too long. | • Select a shorter programme running time or a lower drying level. |
| • Incorrect programme selected. | • Select a less intensive drying programme. | |
| • The drying level was set too high. | • Select a lower drying level. | |
| • The PerfectDry sensor is influenced by the calcium content of the water. | • For programmes with selectable drying levels, PerfectDry dries the laundry precisely. The result is influenced by the calcium content of the water. | |
| Laundry creased. | • Too much laundry loaded. | • Reduce the quantity of laundry. |
| • Laundry not removed immediately after the programme has finished. | • Select a programme with an anti-crease phase or remove laundry immediately. | |
| • Laundry is spun too little. | • Select a higher spin speed on the washing machine. | |
| • Laundry is too dry. | • Select a lower drying level or a shorter programme running time. | |
| The drying cycle duration is very long. | ||
| • Incorrect programme selected. | • Select a more intensive drying programme. | |
| • Too much laundry loaded. | • Reduce the quantity of laundry. | |
| • Fluff filters or plinth filter are soiled. | • Clean the fluff filters and plinth filter. | |
| • Condensate container is full. | • Empty the condensate container. | |
| • Heat exchanger requires cleaning. | • Clean the heat exchanger. | |
| • Laundry not spun sufficiently. | • Select a higher spin speed on the washing machine. | |
| • Room ventilation is inadequate. | • Ensure sufficient room ventilation. | |
| • Ambient temperature too low. | • Ensure the room temperature is appropriate for operation. | |
| Other problems | ||
| Tumble dryer does not start. | • Programme not selected. | • Select a programme. |
| • Door not closed properly. | • Close the door properly. | |
| • Delay start is active. | • Wait until the Delay start period has elapsed or cancel it. | |
| • Power supply interrupted. | • Check the fuse/circuit breaker. | |
| • Lock code is activated. | • Enter the PIN code. | |
| Drum does not rotate. | • Programme not started. | • Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor control. |
| • Door not closed properly. | • Close the door properly. | |
| Odours. | • New appliance. | • Run a "Freshen up" programme with damp cloths. |
| • Laundry not thoroughly cleaned. | • Ensure laundry is thoroughly cleaned before drying. | |
| • Fluff filters and/or plinth filter are soiled. | • Clean fluff filters and plinth filter. | |
| Water is leaking. | • Condensate container not inserted correctly or is damaged. | • Insert condensate container correctly. Replace if damaged. |
| • Drain hose is not properly connected or is damaged. | • Connect drain hose securely or replace if damaged. | |
| • Seals on the door or condensate container are dirty or damaged. | • Clean seals or replace if damaged. | |
| Replacing the plinth filter | ||
| • The plinth filter is clogged with fluff. | • Replace the plinth filter. | |
| Reactivating the plinth filter | ||
| • The plinth filter is clogged with fluff. | • Reactivate the plinth filter (see page 61). | |
| Checking the heat exchanger | ||
| • The heat exchanger is dirty. | • Clean the heat exchanger (see page 61). |