Siemens Program Interruption / Control Hang

Washer-dryer stops mid-cycle without draining or spinning, no error code shown

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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.

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Possible Causes

Software glitch in control module, Intermittent door lock contact, Overheating of control electronics, Power supply dips

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before accessing internal components.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Power reset:
    • Unplug for 5–10 minutes, then plug back in and try a short program.
  • 2. Check door lock:
    • Ensure the door closes firmly and the lock engages properly.
    • Inspect the lock and wiring for intermittent contacts.
  • 3. Ventilation:
    • Ensure the machine has adequate ventilation around it to prevent control overheating.

When to call a technician: If mid-cycle stops continue, the control module may need firmware update or replacement by Siemens service.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Power Module (Main PCB)
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