Problem Solving Guide; Power Cut During A Wash Programme; Emergency Door Release - Miele PW 6163 Operating Instructions Manual

Power cut during a wash
programme

Emergency door release

With a short power cut:
The programme remains in the last position,
and when power is restored the following
message appears in the display:
Power cut
y
Programme stop
Press the start button.
Press the START button and the programme
selected will continue.
With an extended power cut:
^ Switch the machine off.
^ Switch off the mains supply at the on-site
mains switch.
^ Close all stopcocks for water, gas and
steam as applicable.
To remove the laundry the drain valve will
need to be opened manually and the drum
door unlocked manually.
^ Open the drain valve by partially opening
the venting screw (spanner size 17 mm) at
the side of the machine. Do not unscrew it
completely. Drain off the suds. Take care
as some water will seep out of the screw
opening (approx. 100 ccm). This should
be collected in a suitable container.
^ Tighten up the venting screw again and
check for leaks (open the water stopcock).
f
^ Insert the blade of a screwdriver into the
opening underneath the door handle on
the unclean side and turn it anti-clockwise.
Pull the door handle to open the door on
the unclean side.
Do not use force to open the door.
^ Turn the drum by hand until the drum door
is accessible.
^ Open the drum door.
,
The drum is not stationary and can
turn whilst being unloaded. Take care not
to squash your fingers.
^ Remove the laundry.

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