Problem Solving Guide; The Wash Programme Does Not Start - Miele PWM 509 Operating And Installation Instructions

Problem solving guide

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, some
of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Ser-
vice Department. This will save time and money.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it. You
should, however, note the following:
 Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified
person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Unauthor-
ised or incorrect repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

The wash programme does not start

Problem
The display remains dark,
and the Start/Stop sensor
control does not light up
or flash.
The following appears in
Door will not
the display:
lock. Call Service.
The programme does not
start when Spin has been
selected.
The display is dark and the
Start/Stop sensor control
is flashing slowly.
Cause and remedy
There is no power to the machine.
Check whether the washing machine is switched on.
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Check whether the washing machine is connected to the

power supply.
Check whether the main fuse or circuit breaker has

tripped.
The washing machine has switched off automatically to
save energy.
Switch the washing machine back on with the  button.
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The door is not closed properly. The door lock could not
engage.
Close the door again.
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Start the programme again.
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If the fault message appears again, contact the Cus-
tomer Service Department.
You have not yet completed the initial commissioning pro-
cess.
Perform the initial commissioning process as described
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in these instructions.
The display has switched off automatically to save energy.
Touch any of the controls. The display switches back on.
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