20 Most Recent Miele Novotronic W1918A Front Load Washer - Page 3 Questions & Answers

In the bottom of your machine the is a tray in the tray the is a float, if the machine leaks the float lifts and hits a switch activating the two light on the fascia. By tipping the machine you are emptying the tray thus allow it to work.Most likely cause is when you checked the drain pump the flap on the front was not angled down sufficiently or you unscrewed the filter to much and water backed up into the base. Put towel on floor and tip appliance and retest

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where the water lines attach to the washer at the back un screw them and check the screens on the water valves see if rust or trash is restricting the water flow