Miele W 489i WPS, Operating Instructions Manual

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With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
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Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified person in accordance with 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 chart is divided into the following sections to help you:
– The programme does not start.
– The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.
– A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal.
– General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result.
– The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button.
The programme does not start.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy
The Anti-crease/Finish
indicator light is not on,
or the START indicator
light is not flashing. There is no power.
Check that
– the mains plug is
plugged in.
– the fuse or circuit
breaker has not
tripped.
The check light locked
is flashing. The system lock has been
activated. Deactivate the system
lock.
The programme does
not start when Drain/
Final spin has been
selected. The washing machine has
not been prepared for
using for the first time. Prepare the machine as
described in "Before
using for the first time".
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