Miele W 2240 operating instructions Drum door does not open when you press the Door button

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Problem solving guide

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button.

Problem	Remedy
The machine is not	Put the plug in the socket and switch on.
connected to the
electricity supply.
The washing machine is	Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Offbutton.
not switched on.
Power cut.	Open the drum door as described in the section
	"Opening the door in the event of a power failure".
The door was not	Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
correctly engaged.	and then press the Door button.
There is still water in the	Clean the fluff (drain) filter and the drain pump.
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.

For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is higher than 55°C.

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Contents Operating instructions for Washing machine W Disposal of the packing material Caring for our environmentDisposal of your old appliance or machine Contents Contents Technical data Technical safety Correct usageUse Accessories Safety with childrenDisposal of your old machine Description of the machine Special programmesDelicates and Silks / programmes Water plus systemFuture updates PC Control panel Programme duration Important control panel features Spin button with indicator lights Select the spin speedProgramme selector Additional option buttonsBefore using for the first time When drying with a tumble dryer Washing environmentally and economicallyEnergy and water consumption DetergentHow to wash correctly Brief instructionsProgramme chart Cottons 30C to 95C 9ö876 Minimum iron 30C to 60CSilks 30C /c Delicates cold to 40CWoollens cold to 40C /ac Quick wash 40C Automatic 40CStarch Separate rinseTumble dry Garment care label symbolsIroning Before washing ASort the laundrySelecting a programme Additional options HSelect additional options IntensivePre-wash SoakIAdding detergent JPress the Start buttonMSwitch off the washing machine At the end of a programmeKOpen the drum door LRemove the laundryPlease note Adding or removing laundry after a programme has startedDoor cannot be opened, if To cancel or select a different programme Interrupting a programmeAltering a programme once selected Skipping a programme stageProgramme sequence Main wash Rinses SpinningSpecial features in the programme sequences Detergent Water softenersWashing with several components Liquid detergentFabric conditioners and liquid starch Colour run and dye removers/ dyesAdding fabric conditioner separately Adding starch separatelyExtra cleaning Cleaning and careCloth Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Clean the siphonCleaning the water inlet filters To clean the filter in the water inlet valveProblem Possible cause Remedy Problem solving guideProgramme does not start Wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on Problem Possible cause Remedy aWater protection Call the Service Department System has reacted Flashing Appears in the displayFlashes Indicator light isCheck light comes on General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent Does not giveRequired result Grey, greasyDrum door does not open when you press the Door button Use it to open the access flap Procedure for draining the machineRemove the lever Blocked drain outletOpening the drum door Optional accessories Customer contactInstallation and connection Front viewRear view Installing the washing machine Installation surfaceRemoving the transit fittings Withdraw the transit bar Re-fitting the transit bars Screwing out and adjusting the feet Levelling the machineWasher and Dryer stack Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen runReplacing the lid Electronic unit and washing machine housing Miele water protection systemInlet hose Drain hoseConnection to the water supply Maintenance and careExtension hose Connection to the drainage system Drain hose connectionNon-rewireable plugs BS Electrical connection U.KConsumption data Technical data Programmable functions For changing standard settings Programmable functions Settings are as followsWater plus system Programmable functions Gentle action Follow steps a to G to programme and store in memoryTop-up rinse for Cottons Memory Function Soak Alteration rights reserved/5104/W