Siemens WM14S496GB/07 Varioperfect IQ500.

[Bellybumble]

Problem with washing machine named in title. For a few weeks, the start button has (I now realise, only in retrospect) been less responsive and needed to be pressed again to commence a washing programme.

Now the machine won’t start at all. The display panel lights up normally when the dial is turned to select a programme, but when start is pressed, the indicator lights briefly, before turning off. I’m guessing PCB board failure, but don’t have any experience in this problem

Any ideas and whether this is easily fixable for a novice please? Is it even worth fixing?

Thank you in advance.

[andyjawa]

From what you say it could be the button problem “start” on the panel/facia Siemens part 00704604 £130.16. That would be for the complete facia panel as the button/s cannot be bought as separate individual items. Failing that the touch sensor operating module (part 00708751) a less than cheery £178.64 because that comes as a complete pcboard.
What can happen is the start button gets gummed-up so it is a case of dismantling and separating the module from the facia and cleaning the both areas without damaging or losing any of the sensor springs in the process so be warned. What I would try first is to spray a very small amount of contact cleaner between the sides of the button and the button`s facia`s hole and see if that works first before delving into dismantling the parts or simply giving the button top a good clean is a better simplier start and see if anything improves. Do the simple stuff first that will not cause you money or potential grief.

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