General problems
Issue Possible fault Solution
Water is flowing out of
the appliance.
Close the shut-off valve immediately.
Check whether the water
pipe in the appliance is
defective.
Contact Miele Technical
Service.
Check whether the water
pressure is too low.
Contact a plumber.
Check whether the correct
water valve has been
installed.
Self-tapping valves and
3
/
16
" (4.76 mm) saddle
valves reduce the water
pressure and can block
the pipe.
The door to the
freezer section will not
open.
This is not a fault.
The suction caused by
opening and closing the
door too many times in
succession prevents it
from opening.
Wait a few minutes, then
try again. It should now
open without force.
The compressor kicks
on very frequently and
for too long.
The ventilation slits in the
plinth and in the top of the
appliance are covered or
dusty.
Clean with a vacuum or
brush.
The doors have been
opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food
has been put in at once for
freezing.
Once the fridge gets down
to the set temperature the
compressor will turn off.
The door is not closed. Check that the doors have
been closed properly.
Nothing shows in the
display.
Power is not reaching the
appliance or there has
been a power failure.
Check the power supply to
the machine.
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