Correcting minor faults
With the aid of the following notes, minor faults can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Department.
Any work on the electrical components of the machine should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage.
Faults / possible causes
The machine does not start
–the door is not properly closed
–the plug is not properly inserted
–the fuse is defective or has blown
A few minutes after turning on, the "Fill/Drain" indicator flashes (fault code F..E is displayed)
–the valves are closed
–the filters in the water inlet hose are dirty
–water pressure is too low
^Turn the program selector to the "STOP" position (the fault code goes out).
^Turn the machine off.
^Open the valves or clean the filters (see "Machine care").
^Turn on the machine again and
The wash cycle finishes too early and the"Fill/Drain" indicator flashes (fault code F A is displayed)
–the drain hose is kinked
–the drain pump is blocked
^Turn the program selector to the "STOP" position (the fault code goes out).
^Correct the fault.
^Drain the water and start the program again (see the drain program and "Turning on").
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