Miele WQ 1000 WPS the washing machine does not switch on and the display stays dark
Cause 1 of 2There is no power to the washing machine. Source: Troubleshooting: The display does not switch on automatically, p. 79
First checkCheck whether the mains plug is plugged in.
Causes and checks
There is no power to the washing machine. Source: Troubleshooting: The display does not switch on automatically, p. 79
- Check whether the mains plug is plugged in.
Licensed electrician Check whether the fuse has tripped.The movement sensor is switched off, so it does not respond. Source: Troubleshooting: The display does not switch on automatically, p. 79
- Touch On/Off to switch on the washing machine.
- Check the Movement sensor setting in Settings.
- Check the movement sensor by approaching the washing machine from the front.
All 2 causes checked. Contact Miele Customer Service Department: 0330 160 6600.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Miele Customer Service Department: 0330 160 6600, miele.co.uk. United Kingdom. Source: Back cover: United Kingdom, p. 95
Other WQ 1000 WPS problems
- The door cannot be opened during the wash processDuring the wash process the door is locked and the door sensor is switched off.
- The washing machine smells unpleasant2 causes in the manual. First: germs or a biofilm have formed in the washing machine, and a wash programme above 60 °C has not been run for a long time.
- Large amounts of detergent residue remain in the detergent drawer2 causes in the manual. First: the water connection pressure is too low.
- The fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed and a large amount of water remains in its compartmentThe siphon is not correctly positioned or is clogged.
Sources
- Operating instructions for washing machines WQ 1000 WPS. Miele & Cie. KG. Document M.-Nr. 12 984 801, revision / 00 / 002, en-GB, 96 pages, en-GB. media.miele.com (PDF). Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.