Problem solving guide
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During the programme, a symbol appears in the time display
Message
Possible cause and remedy
lights up
The programme selector was moved to a different
position after the programme had started.
Turn the programme selector back to the original
position.
At the end of the programme, an indicator light lights up in the
control panel
Problem
Possible cause and remedy
The indicator light
lights up.
Excessive foam has built up during washing.
Use less detergent next time and follow the
manufacturer's instructions on dosage given on
the packaging.
The indicator light
lights up.
When washing, a wash programme using a
temperature above 60°C has not been run for a long
time.
Run the
Cottons
90°C programme using Miele
IntenseClean machine cleaner or a universal
powder detergent.
This will clean the washing machine and prevent a
build-up of bacteria and odours.
and
alternately
appear in the time
display.
The
Pre-ironing
Extra which runs at the end of the
programme could not be carried out properly.
Check whether the washing machine is aligned
correctly (see "Installation – Levelling the
machine").
Check whether the maximum drain height of 1 m
has been exceeded.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele. The
washing machine can still be used, but without the
Pre-ironing
Extra.
