My miele W828 machine check drain light is flashing and cannot complete the wash cycle or open the door

The hose might need to be replaced on your washing machine.

Sounds Like it hasn't drained, or thinks there is still water in it. Take the drain hose out of the standpipe and place into a bowl. This will allow the machine to drain into the bowl. You'll need to then check the drain pump to find out why it hasn't drained....normally something like a hair pin stuck in the impellor stopping it turning

No it sounds motherboard problem expensive to replace.

Just wanted to mention mine was retaining the fabric softener and skiping steps in the cycle and intake red light was flashing too. Once
I cleaned the draw and used a toothbrush to unblock the holes in the ceiling its working again perfectly. Miele Novatronic W 828.

Broken electronic as a result of worn shock absorbers. See www.youfixit.eu

1) the water must be preheated, test the heating element if is defective
2)drain line is clogged proceed to fix it see the diagram
3)some sock must be removed, use plier
4)pump defective, inside with the propeler, replace
5)frozen pulley pump, replace
6)improve the drain, if about 4 inches cut of the diference.
b) if lower , install air/gap siphon break assembly.

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I have a Miele W502.
Both lights flashing usually is caused by a water leak into the case of the machine which trips the float switch in the base. You can reset this by tipping the machine forwards at 45 degrees and allowing the water to drain out on to the floor. It will reset everything but if you still have a leak it will trip ou again due to the float switch.

I had the same problem with the 2 red lights flashing, which was fixed by emptying the float tray as above.
On further investigation I found that the door seal had rubbed on itself at the 6 o'clock position and had worn a small hole which was causing the water leak.

To replace or repair the Door Seal you will need to remove the front panel.

1. Turn power off and unplug machine after opening door.

2. Remove the front panel lower kick plate by inserting a thin ruler between the kick plate and front panel about 4 inches from each end and lever down until it releases.

3. Remove the 2 screws at the door lock switch on the front panel.

4. With the kick plate removed you will see 2 screws at each lower edge of the front panel, remove these 4 screws.

5. Remove the spring loaded band from around the edge of the door seal facing you and after that release the seal from the front panel and push in.

6. Remove the hex bolt from the 6 o'clock position just below the door seal on the front panel.

7. You should now be able to lower the front panel out of the locating pins and remove it.

8. With front panel removed you will be able to remove the tensioning band which holds the door seal in place around the drum by undoing the screw at the right hand side of the band at the 3 o'clock position. It is accessible from above with a long bladed screwdriver. Take note of how far it is tensioned on the thread of the screw and try not to undo it all the way or you may lose the nut on the band.

9. Once you have removed the band, slip the seal off the drum and slide the water outlet to the seal from the dispenser.

10. When you replace the seal do not do the tensioning band up too tightly or you will hear it squeak when you spin the drum in either direction.

11.Reassembly is the reverse of removal, taking care to put the door manual release strap through the inner slot in the front panel.

I repaired my door seal with Silicone Sealant and loose weave fabric tape after rubbing it clean with alcohol as i didn't want to pay $100 for a new seal from Miele.

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Main wash is a fault indicator. The is a problem within the heater circuit, NTC, element, relay or loose wire. You will have to open front and check.
Remove 3 screw around dispenser and 3 10mm bolt around door. disconnect hose by drain pump and front of machine will open like a door.

The solenoid has a rubber diagphram inside it with tiny holes in it which could be blocked or the diagphram is no longer serviceable and requires replacing. you probably have to replace the solenoid body complete.

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