Hi. I have a Miele WT745 washing machine which has developed a fault. When doing a normal wash the machine will complete the was and rinse cycles but then not the spin cycle. I am guessing that a sensor has failed. Does anyone have any further information about this problem, or know someone that could help?

Thanks,

Richard Youden, January 2008

I have a feeling that it is either something to do with the timer motors (as I believe my problem is) or perhaps you might try checking that the pump isn't clogged.

Anon, June 2008

Could be the carbon brushes,although the same brushes are used for the drum rotation and spin.Usually if there is a brush problem, the motor will not turn at all, although if they are on the limit of wear,it can be intermittant.
Check the brushes. This is not easy.Be patient.
SWITCH OFF THE POWER TO THE MACHINE.
Remove the dispenser.Remove the 2 screws behind.Undo the 3 10mm bolts behind the door.Swing open the front panel.Pull off the motor connections.Remove the 2 screws & pull off the motor cover.Undo the 4 screws & pull the brush module off.If the ends of the brushes are NOT shiny, & are very short(approx 2mm),then the brushes need replacing.
When fitting new brushes,push them into their holders BEFORE re-fitting the module.Be very careful to align the 4 pins of the module.After fitting,push the brushes to release them(so they touch the motor).
It is unlikely to be a power module fault.

Bernii, February 2008

Sounds like a problem with the motor drive board or "module". Substitution with a known good unit is the only practicable method of diagnosis. Also check the motor tacho coil - connected to the end of motor shaft. Check out www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dan, January 2008