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 and  alternate

 and  alternate on display, buzzer sounds — General fault

Miele · W1 Washing Machines

What does  and  alternate mean?

The symbols  and  alternate on the time display and the buzzer sounds, indicating a general fault within the washing machine's system. This requires a reset of the appliance.

Common Causes

  • An internal electronic fault has occurred that may be resolved by a power cycle.
  • Temporary software glitch or communication error within the machine.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Disconnect the washing machine from the power supply by unplugging it or switching off its circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    Wait for at least 2 minutes before reconnecting the washing machine to the power supply.

  3. 3

    Switch the washing machine on again and restart the program.

  4. 4

    If this fault message appears again, contact Miele Customer Service.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Miele W1 Washing Machines
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