Problem Solving Guide; The Programme Does Not Start - Miele W 163 Operating Instructions Manual

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.
You should, however, note the following:
,
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.
– Problems with opening/closing or a "buzzing" sound
The programme does not start.
Problem
The Finish indicator
light is not on, or the
Start indicator light is
not flashing.
The programme does
not start when
Drain/Final spin has
been selected.
Possible cause
There is no power to the
machine.
The washing machine
has not been prepared
for using for the first time.

Problem solving guide

Remedy
Check whether
– the mains plug is
plugged in and
switched on.
– the fuse or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Prepare the machine as
described in "Before
using for the first time".
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