Miele PG 8581 Operating Instructions Manual page 116

Frequently asked questions
Problem
Door not closed properly
Warning! Cabinet hot. Open
anyway?
Door blocked
Obstruction sensor
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Possible cause and solution
Slamming the door can result in problems with the Comfort
door lock.
Open and close the door.
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If the same message appears again:
Contact Miele Service.
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When the  button is pressed, the temperature in the
wash cabinet is over 158°F (60°C).
 When the door is opened, hot steam and process
chemicals can escape!
Open the door only when necessary.
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Protruding wash load items or objects are blocking the
door, e.g. towels.
Remove all objects and sort the wash load so that it
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does not obstruct the door.
The door seal sticks.
Clean the door seal.
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Heavy objects in front of the machine can impede the
automatic opening of the door by the Comfort lock.
Do not place heavy objects in front of the door of the
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machine.
The Comfort door lock is blocked.
Try to open the door carefully (without using force) by
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pulling on the door handle.
If the door is still blocked:
Open the door using the emergency release.
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Close the door and try to open it again using the 
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button.
If it is still blocked:
Contact Miele Technical Service.
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Protruding wash load items or objects are blocking the
door, e.g. towels.
The door was closed before the door lock rail was fully
retracted.
Open the door.
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Remove all objects and sort the wash load so that it
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does not obstruct the door.
The door lock rail must be fully retracted before you
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close the door again.