Miele User Interface / Touch Control Failure

Machine turns on but buttons or touch display do not respond

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Defective touch panel, loose ribbon cable to display, liquid ingress into control panel, failed UI electronics

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the machine before removing the front panel.

User-level checks:

Wipe the display with a soft, dry cloth to remove moisture or residue.
Restart the machine by unplugging for 5 minutes.

Technical inspection:

Remove the front panel to access the display/touch module.
Check the ribbon cable between the display and main board; reseat both ends.
Inspect for signs of liquid damage or corrosion on the UI PCB.

Resolution:

Replace the touch/display module if unresponsive or damaged.
If a known-good display still does not respond, the main board UI interface may be faulty and require replacement.

Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Touch Display / User Interface Module

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