Written by
Maya Chen Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Content statusVerified
Error codeF38
ApplianceDryer
Quick answer
Miele tumble dryer fault F38: an electronic module fault. A technical fault that needs a repair appointment.
Model compatibility
Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F38 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 F38 indicates an electronic module fault.
The F38 message shown by a Miele dryer refers to an electronic module fault.
Recommended next step
Request a repair appointment, as Miele advises. Keep it switched off until then.
The meaning of F38
Miele’s support text calls it a technical problem, and it needs a technician.
Codes that look alike
Another is F36, a defective door contact (reed contact). Another is F39, another electronic module fault. Have a look at F40, another electronic module fault.
Miele dryer service in Los Angeles
Los Angeles owners with a Miele tumble dryer can book a repair visit by phone. Our line is (310) 742-0025. Keep the model number, the displayed code F38 and your earlier attempts to hand.
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 an on-site visit in Los Angeles County or Orange County. We diagnose the appliance that is showing the code and give a written estimate before any repair.
Tell us about your Miele —we’ll take it from there
Request a repair visit for a Miele appliance in Los Angeles County or Orange County. Share the model and symptom — or call and we will take the details.
