A selected programme does not begin.
The "I On/ Start" indicator light does not
light up.
Check that the door is properly closed, the
mains plug is plugged in and that the fuse or
circuit breaker has not tripped.
The check light "
p
" flashes, although
the programme has finished as usual.
The water inlet system is partially blocked:
^
Stopcocks not fully opened.
^
Inlet hose kinked or trapped.
^
The water pressure is too low.
^
The filters in the inlet hoses are clogged
(see "Cleaning and Care").
The indicator light goes out when the
programme selector switch is turned to the "
r
End" position.
The check light "
p
" flashes, the
"
r
End", indicator light is on, but the
laundry in the machine has not been
washed.
The water inlet system is turned off.
^
Turn the programme selector switch to
"
r
End".
^
Turn on the water supply at the stopcocks.
^
Select a programme.
^
Press the "
h
Start" button.
If little or no water is taken in during the next
programme, the water pressure may be too
low.
If it is adequate there may be a technical
fault. In this case, call your local service
dealer or the Miele Service Department.
The indicator light "
q
" is flashing.
Check whether the drainage system is
clogged.
^
Clean as described under the section
"Cleaning and Care".
The Pre-wash indicator light "
i
" is
flashing in the sequence display.
Start the programme again.
If the indicator still flashes call the Service
Department.
The Main wash indicator light "
j
"
flashes during, or after the end of a
programme.
If it also flashes on the next programme
there is a technical fault.
Call the Service Department.
Despite adequate water supply pressure,
the machine takes a long time to fill.
The filters in the water inlet might be
blocked. Clean as described under the sec-
tion "Cleaning and Care".
Large amounts of unused detergent re-
main in the dispenser.
Water supply pressure is too low.
^
Clean filters (as described in the section
"Cleaning and Care").
^
Check if the water flow through the stop-
cock is 5 litres in 15 seconds.
Washing powder becomes viscous when
used together with a water softener.
^
In future pour washing powder into the de-
tergent dispenser before adding water
softener.
Fabric conditioner or bleaching agent is
not completely dispensed or water re-
mains in the dispensing compartment.
The siphon tube is either incorrectly posi-
tioned or clogged.
^
Lift the lid and remove the siphon.
^
Rinse out the dispenser compartment and
the siphon with warm water.
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