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Maya Chen Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Error codeF206
ApplianceDryer
Quick answer
Miele tumble dryer fault F206: a short circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the compressor. A technical fault that needs 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.
The F206 message on a tumble dryer reports a short circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the compressor.
Steps for the owner
Arrange a repair appointment because the fault is technical. Switch it off at the socket meanwhile.
Reading the F206 message
In Miele’s words it is a technical fault, and it needs a technician.
Similar messages to compare
Then there is F207, an open circuit at the sensor downstream of the compressor. Then there is F2, an open circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor. Also relevant: F156, a short circuit at the sensor downstream of the condenser.
Repair help for Miele dryers in Los Angeles
Los Angeles owners with a Miele tumble dryer can book a repair visit by phone. When you ring (310) 742-0025, mention F206, read out the model number and say what you tried.
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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