The Door Will Not Open - Miele WDB 038 WPS Active Eco Operating Instructions Manual

Problem solving guide

The door will not open

Problem
The door cannot be
pulled open during a
programme.
After the programme is
cancelled, flashing bars
......... appear
in the time display.
 and  alternately ap-
pear in the time display.
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Cause and remedy
The door is locked during a programme.
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor to cancel the pro-
gramme.
The programme is cancelled, the door will unlock and
you will be able to pull it open.
There is still water in the drum and the machine is un-
able to drain.
 Clean the drain filters and the drain pump as de-
scribed in "Opening the door in the event of a
blocked drain outlet and/or power failure".
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if
the suds temperature is higher than 55 °C.
 Wait until the temperature in the drum has de-
creased and the bars have stopped flashing in the
display.
The door lock has jammed.
 Call the Service Department.