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Great news, the new element arrived today. I removed the what I think is the pressure chamber on the front just above the element to give myself a bit more space to work. If it was the pressure chamber it was clear and all other pipe were clear also. Pulling out the old element was not the...

Hi there, the bottom of the washer has no rust and the pcb is looking in good condition also. The heating element has the sensor as you said I have checked it's working once I pulled it out of the rubber. Placed in warm water and resistance changed. I am guessing you then persuaded the element...

Again thanks for the help so far. I have stopped using the washer today and opened to check the element. Da-daah, element open circuit. New one on order to arrive tomorrow so hopefully I will have positive news after I have fitted it. Sounds like a silly question, how do you remove them? I see...

Thanks for you feedback. Apart from feeling the front of the door which does feel cool at the end of a wash. Do you know how to test the heating element to make sure it's the element or the electronics not turning on the element? I have a multimeter but any idea as to a good and bad resistance...

Hi there and thanks for the reply. I am not sure the door seal is causing too much pressure but then I could be wrong. The door closes ok without too much pressure required to lock the door. Also when I select drain spin cycle for example, an 8min cycle. The washing machine behaves normally...

Hi there, we have had a Miele W449 washing machine for quite some time and it has been a true work horse. The problem has started a few months ago shortly after a Miele engineer changed our door/ drum seal at a special Miele price. Anyway back to the problem at hand. Wash cycles are taking...