Frequently Asked Questions; Technical Faults And Messages - Miele PG 8504 Operating Instructions Manual

Frequently asked questions

The following guide should help you to find the reason for a fault and to correct it. How-
ever, please note the following:
 Repairs may only be carried out by Miele Customer Service.
Unauthorized repairs can expose the user to considerable risk.
To avoid unnecessary service visits, check that the fault has not been caused by incorrect
operation when a fault message first appears.

Technical faults and messages

Problem
The display is dark and all
LEDs are out.
The machine has switched
itself off.
The time appears in the
display.
Program finished has ap-
peared on the display and
you cannot select or start
a program.
Power outage during oper-
ation
Next service due on:
100
Possible cause and solution
The machine is not switched on.
Switch the machine on using the  button.
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A breaker is defective or has tripped.
Refer to the minimum breaker rating on the data plate.
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Reset the breaker switch.
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If the breaker trips again, contact Miele Service.
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The machine is not plugged in.
Insert the plug.
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This is not a fault.
The Auto-Off function switches the machine off automati-
cally after a preset duration to save energy.
Switch the machine on again using the  button.
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This is not a fault!
The machine is ready for use.
Press any button to reactivate the machine.
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This is not a fault!
Open and close the door.
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The machine must be switched on when you do this.
If a temporary power outage occurs during a program se-
quence, no measures are required.
The program which was running continues without inter-
ruption.
If the temperature in the wash chamber drops below the
minimum value required for the program block during the
power outage, the program block is repeated.
In case of a power outage of ≥ 20 hours, the entire pro-
gram is repeated.
This is not a fault.
Miele Service has recommended a date for the next ser-
vice visit.
Please contact Miele Service to arrange a service visit.
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