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Miele Cooktop Code F Sensor Control Fault

Plain-language guidance for Miele code F on Cooktop — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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At a glance

Overview

Miele Repair Editorial Team Written by Miele Repair Editorial Team Editorial Team Published October 20, 2026 Updated October 28, 2026
Error code F
Appliance Cooktop
Quick answer

Code F relates to sensor controls on Miele hobs; remove covering, clean the controls and switch on again.

Model compatibility

Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

Sensor controls covered for more than about 10 seconds, or soiled.

Which F is yours?

  • Covered: finger, boil-over or an object sat on the controls for about 10 seconds. Clean the field or take the object off, then use the ON/OFF sensor to switch on.
  • Not responding: something covers controls within the yellow marked zone for over 10 s and the hob turns itself off. Clear the obstruction or soiling; F goes out and the controls respond again.
  • Not covered, not dirty: look for barely visible limescale from dried water drops. A soft cloth and a firm press afterwards should make F go out.

Good habits from the manual

Keep the controls and displays clean, and avoid putting objects or hot cookware on the electronic control module area.

At a glance

Code F
What it means Sensor controls covered for more than about 10 seconds, or soiled.
What you can check Clean the control field, take off any object, and wipe away barely visible limescale from dried water drops, then use the ON/OFF sensor to switch on. A firm press with a soft cloth may help.
When to call a technician When F will not clear even though the controls are clean and uncovered, have a technician check the hob.

When F will not clear, contact Miele Customer Service or book a repair appointment online.

Related codes

FE44 is an induction hob overheating code. the electronic module fault code covers an electronic module fault.

Cooktop repair service areas

Phone (844) 459-5005 for Miele cooktop help in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas; cooktop repair has more. Note F and the hob model.

Source: Miele support: Hob Fault F (sensor control not covered/soiled); Miele support: Hob Fault F (sensor controls not responding); Miele support: Cooktop Fault F (sensor controls covered)

Caution

Safety warning

Important safety warning

Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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