Frequently Asked Questions; Technical Faults And Messages - Miele PG 8581 Operating Instructions Manual

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and how to correct it. You
should, however, note the following:
 Repairs may only be carried out by Miele Service.
Repairs and other work conducted by an unqualified person could be dangerous for the
user.
To avoid unnecessary service calls, check that the fault has not been caused by incorrect
operation when an error 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.
Power outage during
operation
Next service due on:
Possible cause and solution
The machine is not switched on.
Switch the machine on using the  button.
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A fuse is defective or has tripped.
Refer to the minimum fuse rating on the data plate.
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Reset the trip switch.
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If the fuse 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
automatically 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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If a temporary power outage occurs during a program
sequence, no measures are required.
The program which was running continues without
interruption.
If the temperature in the wash cabinet 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
program is repeated.
Each power outage is logged within the scope of the cycle
documentation.
This is not a fault.
Miele Service has recommended a date for the next service
visit.
Please contact Miele Service to arrange a service visit.
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