F206 on a Miele dryer reports a short circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the compressor. Book a repair appointment.
Model compatibility
Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F206 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 thiscode means
Miele dryer code F206 indicates a short circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the compressor.
Display shows F206? The dryer is flagging a short circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the compressor, as the manual text puts it.
At a glance
Code
F206
What it means
Miele dryer code F206 indicates a short circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the compressor.
What you can check
Write the code down with the model number, then unplug the dryer and leave it out. Nothing about this fault can be fixed at home.
When to call a technician
Get a repair appointment booked, as a shorted compressor-side sensor is a technical fault. Have your own checks written down for the technician.
Why the dryer shows F206
Support text for this display message is brief. This counts as a technical fault, not something to fix at home.
Compare with nearby codes
Easily mixed up with F207 (an open circuit on the compressor-side refrigerant sensor), F2 (a refrigerant-sensor open circuit), F156 (a condenser-side refrigerant sensor with a short circuit).
Action list
Write the code F206 down with the model number.
Pull the plug and leave it out.
Get a repair appointment booked for it.
Dryer repair across our service areas
Booking is open to homes in the metro areas of Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego. Call (844) 459-5005 and have the model number, the display message and a short list of your own checks ready.
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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Seeing this code on your Miele appliance?
Book a specialist Miele service visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair. Experienced technicians, clear diagnostics, and workmanship coverage on completed repairs.
