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Error Code

Miele Dryer F157 Code Condenser Sensor Open

Plain-language guidance for Miele code F157 on Dryer — 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 F157
Appliance Dryer
Quick answer

Tumble dryer fault F157 is an open circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor.

Model compatibility

Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F157 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

Open circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the condenser.

Reading the code

  • F157 = broken circuit at the sensor behind the condenser
  • Category: technical fault
  • Owner remedy: not available

Other sensor codes

A short at this spot appears as F156; other circuits fall under F1 and F206.

At a glance

Code F157
What it means Open circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the condenser.
What you can check Nothing here can be fixed by the owner, and the guidance gives no home remedy. Just write down the code and avoid running the dryer further.
When to call a technician A broken sensor circuit needs a technician, so book a service visit right away. Tell them what you saw on the display and what you tried.

Tumble dryer repair in the SC service areas

Dryer help for the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas: call (844) 459-5005. Bring the fault code and what you tried.

Source: Miele support: Tumble dryer Fault F157

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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