Miele W 4840 installation instructions Frequently asked questions, Wash program cannot be started

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Frequently asked questions

,Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work.

The following section will help you avoid placing a service call by identifying issues you may encounter while operating the machine:

A wash program cannot be started

Issue	Possible cause		Solution
The display stays	The washer has no	Check to determine if:
blank and no indicator	power.	–	the washer is plugged in.
illuminates.		–	the circuit breaker has
		–	the circuit breaker has
			tripped.
Immediately after the	The "child entrapment	^ Open the drum door.
program start the	sensor" has reacted.	^ Check the drum.
washer cancels the
program.		^ Restart the program.

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Contents Operating and Installation Instructions Washer 4840 Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions Use Save These InstructionsControl panel Guide to the washerMenu buttons Selection and display of program settingsProgram selection using the display Display functionStarting the first wash program Before using for the first timeSetting the display language Shipping strut reminderGeneral tips Using the washerPrepare and sort the laundry Sort the laundry Pretreat stainsLoad the laundry Comforter loaded incorrectly Loading a comforterComforter loaded correctly Select a program Select a temperature and/or spin speedProgram guide Custom Temperature Final spin Item / Tip WoolensSilk Cold Slow spinWarm Med spin Temperatures Final spin Item / Tip DelicatesDenim/Jeans Dress shirtsDrain / Spin Temperature Final spin Item / Tip Beach towelsNo Heat Max spin ExpressNo spin Deselect rinse spin and final spin Final spin speedRinse spin HoldSensitive Adjusting the buzzer volumeSelect an option ExtendedAdd detergent Softener Main washHeavy Soil BleachUniversal Color Delicate Bleach DetergentsFabric after care Adjust Select Delay Start if desiredCancel Deactivate the Child Lock Start the program Activate the Child Lock If desiredProgram end Adjusting the options Canceling a programAdjusting the temperature Adjusting the spin speedRemove this guide for easy reference Quick guideLoad the laundry Select a temperatureQuick guide Sort the laundryActivate the Child Lock if desired Add detergent Select Delay Start if desiredSelect an Option Start a programSelectable Options except for buzzer Drum door cannot be opened if Adding/removing laundry during a wash programDesclaing the washer Cleaning and CareCleaning the exterior and control panel Cleaning the drumSiphon tube and channel Cleaning the detergent drawerCleaning the water inlet filters Wash program cannot be started Frequently asked questionsIssue Possible fault Fix Display shows a fault messageGeneral problems with the washer Unsatisfactory wash results Drum door cannot be opened Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Pull out the detergent drawer Opening the drum doorRepairs After sales servicePC Update Optional accessoriesInstallation Instructions Front view InstallationRear view Do not lift the washer by the drum door Installation siteInstallation Removing the shipping struts Leveling the washer Adjust the four leveling feetPlumbing Hose extension optional accessoryTips for a hot water connection Water connectionDo not connect the washer to hot water only Drainage Electrical connection Setting the display language Disposal of an appliance Help protect our environmentDisposal of the packing material