Miele W 1716 operating instructions Problem solving guide, Programme does not start

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Problem solving guide

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department.

￿Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

The programme does not start

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

 

 

 

The display remains

There is no power to

Check whether

dark, and the

the machine.

– the mains plug is plugged

Start/Stop button

 

in and switched on.

indicator light does not

 

– the fuse or circuit breaker

come on.

 

 

has tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

You are asked to enter

Access via a code has

Enter the code and confirm

a code.

been activated.

the entry. Deactivate the code

 

 

if you do not wish this

 

 

message to appear in the

 

 

display the next time the

 

 

machine is switched on.

The display is dark.

The display has

Press a button. Standby

 

switched off

comes to an end.

 

automatically to save

 

 

energy (Standby

 

 

mode).

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operating instructions for Washing machine W Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing materialDisposal of your old appliance or machine Contents Blocked drain outlet Technical data Correct application Safety with childrenTechnical safety Correct use Accessories Control panel Operating the washing machineProgrammable functions Programme durationSetting the language Before using for the first timeReminder to remove transit bars Running your first programmeWashing environmentally and economically When drying with a tumble dryerEnergy and water consumption DetergentHow to wash correctly Brief instructionsSort the laundry Switch on the washing machine Load the drum Select a temperature / spin speedSelect a programme Short Select an extra optionsWater plus Pre-washAdd detergent Start the programme Remove the laundry when the programme has finishedFinal spin speed SpinningRinse and interim spin To omit the final spin Rinse holdProgramme chart Shirts Cold to 60C Max. load 2.0 kg Automatic Cold to 40C Max. load 3.5 kgDenim Cold to 60C Max. load 3.0 kg Dark garments Cold to 40C Max. load 3.0 kgMain wash Rinses Spinning Programme sequenceSpecial features in the programme sequences Garment care label symbols Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programmeInterrupting a programme Changing a programmeTo activate the safety lock Safety lockTo deactivate the safety lock Adding or removing laundry after a programme has startedDetergent Correct detergentAll purpose Detergent for Coloured fabrics Delicates Whites Water softener Washing with several componentsRight amount to dispense will depend on the following Colour run and dye removers / dyes Fabric conditioners and liquid starchCleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning and careExtra cleaning External casing and fascia panelCleaning the siphon and conditioner channel Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housingDescaling the machine To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Cleaning the water inlet filtersProgramme does not start Problem solving guideProblem Possible cause Remedy Lights up Fault messages in the displayFlashes Flashes Lights upGeneral problems An unsatisfactory wash result Drum door does not open when you press the Door button Blocked drain outlet Procedure for draining the machineOpening the drum door Future updates PC After sales serviceAppliance guarantee Optional accessoriesFront view Installation and connectionRear view Installation surface Transporting the machine to its installation siteRemoving the transit fittings Installation and connection Re-fitting the transit bars Levelling the machine Screwing out and adjusting the feetBuilding under a worktop Washer-dryer stackPlease note Miele water protection system Electronic unit and washing machine housingInlet hose Drain hoseMaintenance and care Connection to the water supplyExtension hose Drain hose connection Connection to the drainage systemElectrical connection U.K Non-rewireable plugs BSConsumption data Technical data Programmable functions For changing default settings Language F Programmable functionsWater plus Gentle actionSuds cooling Code To use the washing machine when the code is activatedTo activate the code To enter the codeBuzzer Temperature unitKeypad tone BrightnessMemory Standby displayAnti-crease Not in current progCareCollection Optional accessoriesUltraColor detergent for coloured garments UltraWhite detergentLiquid detergent For Delicates Fabric conditionerPage Page Alteration rights reserved/0309/W Nr 171 050

W 1716 specifications

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