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Programme cannot be changed

'Programme cannot be changed' lights up — Attempted programme change during active cycle

Miele · Tumble Dryers

What does Programme cannot be changed mean?

The message 'Programme cannot be changed' appears on the display when the programme selector is moved while a drying programme is already in progress. This feature prevents unintentional alterations to an active drying cycle.

Common Causes

  • Attempting to change the drying programme while a cycle is currently running.
  • Accidentally rotating the programme selector knob during dryer operation.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Return the programme selector knob to the original programme selection it was set to.

  2. 2

    To change the programme, first press the 'Start/Stop' button to pause or cancel the current programme.

  3. 3

    Confirm 'Cancel programme' with the OK sensor, wait for 'Finish' to appear, then switch the dryer off and on again before selecting a new programme.

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