Miele Troubleshooting: How to Open Washing Machine Door When Locked
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Frequently asked questions

The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed

Issue

Solution

The washer has no power.

Insert the plug into the outlet and check that the

 

circuit breaker has not tripped.

Power failure

To open the drum door, see "Frequently asked

 

questions - Opening the drum door during a power

 

failure...".

The door was not

Push the drum door on the locked side. Then press

properly closed.

the "Door" button.

There is still water in the

Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as

drum and the washer

described in "Frequently asked questions -

cannot drain it away.

Opening the drum door during a power failure...".

As a safeguard against scalding, the drum door cannot be opened if the wash water temperature is over 130°F (55°C).

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Contents Operating manual Washer Contents Important Safety Instructions Technical SafetyUse Using accessories ChildrenDisplay with -, OK and + buttons Guide to the washerControl panel Door button+ buttons Temperature conversions Celsius FahrenheitDisplay OK buttonReminder of the shipping struts Before using for the first timeSetting time of day First washSort the laundry Using the washerGeneral tips Load the laundry Close the drum doorSelect a program Delay StartPre-wash Too little detergent may cause Adding detergentToo much detergent may cause Coin mechanism Starting a programAt the end of a program Remove the laundryAdjusting the spin speed Canceling a programAdjusting the temperature Changing a programAdding/removing laundry during a wash program Drum door cannot be opened ifProgram guide Denim 40C to cold 104C to cold Bed linen 60C to 40C 140F to 104FCurtains 40C to cold 104C to cold Dark garments 40C to cold 104C to coldStarch Special programs Quick wash 40C 104FShirts 60C to 40C 140F to 104F Pillows 95C to 40C 203F to 104FDo not use agents containing paraffin Proofing 40C to 30C 104F to 86FExtra Rinse Grease and fat 95C to 40C 203F to 104F Intensive Wash 60C to 40C 140F to 104FFlour 95C to 40C 203F to 104F Towels short 40C 104FChem. Therm. Dis min 60C 140F Towels + 60C to 40C 140F to 104FCapes 30C 86F HygieneProgram sequence Main wash Rinse SpinSymbols Special features in the program sequence Anti-creaseSelecting a spin speed Starting the delay start Delay StartSetting the delay start Changing the delay startWater softener DetergentWater hardness Normal soilingFabric softener, liquid starch Dye removers / Fabric dyesCleaning the washer Cleaning and CareCleaning the detergent drawer Cleaning the inlet hose filters Cleaning the inlet hose filterCleaning the filter in the inlet valve Frequently asked questions Wash program cannot be started Display shows a fault message Display message Possible cause SolutionGeneral problems with the washer Poor wash results Door will not open when the Door button is pressed Open the lint trap door Remove the toolMachines with a drain pump Remove the lint trap lid Open the drum doorMachines with a drain valve Changing the light bulb Optional accessories After sales servicePC Update RepairsPage Installation Instructions Installation Front viewRear view Removing the shipping struts Installation siteInstallation Do not lift the washer by the drum doorInstallation Pull the shipping strut out Pull out the shipping strut outInstalling the shipping struts Leveling the washer Coin mechanism Washer/ Dryer Stack Installation on a baseReinstallation of the machine lid HeightCold water connection MaintenanceWater connection Extension hosesHot water connection Drain valve DrainageDrain pump Electrical connection Technical Data Disposal of the packing materials Help to protect the environmentDisposal of an old appliance Menu Settings J To adjust standard settings Leaving the Settings menu Settings JAccessing the Settings J Language JDisplay brightness Time of dayDisplay contrast Selecting the clock displayStandby Not in current prog. factory defaultMemory Menu Settings Supervisor level Entering the codeAuto load control Supervisor levelMain wash water Cottons water level Rinse waterLow Water Pressure Minimum Iron water levelPre-wash Minimum Iron durationSpecial programs list Cottons rinsesExternal dosage Leaving the Settings menuMinimum Iron rinses Pre-rinse CottonsAlteration rights reserved
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