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Flashing bars

Miele Heat pump tumble dryer: Flashing bars (e.g., ) in display — Laundry not cooled down

Miele · Tumble Dryers

What does Flashing bars mean?

At the end of a programme, flashing bars on the display indicate that the drying cycle is complete, but the laundry inside the drum has not yet cooled down sufficiently.

Common Causes

  • Laundry still warm after drying cycle completion

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    You can remove the laundry from the dryer and spread it out to cool naturally.

  2. 2

    Alternatively, you can leave the laundry inside the tumble dryer during its automatic cooling phase.

  3. 3

    The dryer has completed its primary function, and this is a status indicator rather than a fault.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Miele Tumble Dryers
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