Frequently asked questions, Program will not start | Miele W 1986

Frequently asked questions

With the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call.

The program will not start.

What if …	Possible cause	Fix
the program indicator	The washer has no	Check whether:
"Anti-crease/End" does	power.	– it is plugged in.
not light, or the START		– if the circuit breaker
button does not blink?		– if the circuit breaker
button does not blink?		has tripped.
		has tripped.
the "Door Lock" indica-	The lock function is acti-	Deactivate the lock
tor blinks?	vated.	function.
The program stops and a fault indicator blinks.

What if...?	Possible cause	Fix
the buzzer sounds, and	The drain is blocked.	Clean the drain filter and
"Check drain" blinks.		the drain pump.
"- - -". appears in the	The drain hose is too	The maximum drain
display?	high.	pump height is 3 ft.
the buzzer sounds, and	The water inlet is blocked.	Open the water valve.
"Water intake" blinks.
"- - -". appears in the
display?
the buzzer sounds, and	There is a fault.	Restart the program.
either the "Pre-wash" or		If the fault message
"Rinses" indicators of		appears again call
the sequence display		Miele’s Technical Service
blink.		Department.
"- - -". appears in the
display?

*To turn off the fault indicator light: Turn off the washer with the "On/Off" button and turn the program selector to "End".

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Miele W 1986 Frequently asked questions, Program will not start, Program stops and a fault indicator blinks

Contents

Operating instructions Contents Installation instructions Important Safety Instructions Guide to the washer Control panel Before using the washer Using the washer Prepare and sort laundry Load the laundry Dress shirts Select a programJeans Fine rinse Program guide Fabric Cottons Select a spin speed Special spin options Select wash options if needed Add detergent Detergent Water softenerDo not use chlorine bleach Water hardness Starch Using the Starch programFabric softener Fabric dye Select Delay Start Start the programActivate the program lock if necessary Unload the laundry Remove the laundry Cancelling a program that has not yet started Adding/removing laundry during a wash programDrum door can not be opened if Skipping part of a program Cancelling a program that has startedMaking changes to the pro- gram To change a program Electronic program lock To cancel the program lockLocking the washer To activate the program lock Child Safety Lock To activate the safety lockTo deactivate the safety lock Cleaning the washer Cleaning the detergent drawerWasher care Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap After cleaning Quick Guide Load the laundry Quick GuidePrepare and sort laundry Select a program Activate the program lock if necessary Select Delay Start if needed Start the programSelect wash options if needed Add detergent Unload the laundry Program guide Cleaning the water inlet filters Cleaning the inlet hose filterCleaning the filter in the inlet valve Frequently asked questions Program stops and a fault indicator blinksProgram will not start Program runs normally but a fault indicator lights up Poor wash results There is white deter What if … Possible cause Fix Laundry has aGray sticky residue? Gent residue on Door will not open when the Door button is pressed Opening the drum door during a power failure After Sales Service PC Update Installation Instructions Plumbing connection InstallationHelp protect our environment Electrical connection Help protect our environment Disposal of the packing materialsDisposal of an old appliance Installation Front view Installation site Installation beneath a counter Washer / Dryer Stack Installation Remove the shipping struts Installation Adjust the four leveling feet Level the washer Plumbing connection Water connection Plumbing connection Connection to the drain system Electrical connection Grounding InstructionsPage Page Alterations rights reserved /000/1302