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Miele Dryer Code F3 Drying air sensor short circuit

Plain-language guidance for Miele code F3 on Dryer — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Overview

Miele Repair Editorial Team Written by Miele Repair Editorial Team Editorial Team Published October 20, 2026 Updated October 28, 2026
Error code F3
Appliance Dryer
Quick answer

F3 on a Miele dryer reports a short circuit at the drying air temperature sensor. Book a repair appointment.

Model compatibility

Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F3 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

Miele dryer code F3 indicates a short circuit at the drying air temperature sensor.

A dryer fault, F3. It is how Miele reports a short circuit at the drying air temperature sensor.

At a glance

Code F3
What it means Miele dryer code F3 indicates a short circuit at the drying air temperature sensor.
What you can check Note the code and the model number, stop using the dryer and unplug it. This is not a home fix, so skip any teardown.
When to call a technician Book a repair appointment, because a shorted drying air sensor is a technical fault. Give the technician the code and any steps you tried.

Related Miele dryer faults

Code Meaning
F4 an open circuit on the drying air sensor
F2 a refrigerant-sensor open circuit
F206 a short circuit on the compressor-side refrigerant sensor

What the dryer is telling you

Miele’s page for this code is short. This counts as a technical fault, needing a booked repair.

Your next steps

  1. Note F3 and the model number.
  2. Stop using the dryer and unplug it.
  3. Book a repair appointment; it is not a home fix.

Dryer repair across our service areas

Service for Miele tumble dryers reaches the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Tell the dispatcher the code F3, the model number and any steps you tried at (844) 459-5005.

Source: Miele support, Tumble dryer Fault F3

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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