Deactivating washing machine in demo mode?

Thanks kilerdanny. Unfortunately the process you describe -which is correct- does not seem to work with the machine. Service call required per Miele tech!
Thanks again for taking the time to reply

Marie-Catherine
October 2011

press and hold start button for 5 seconds,,release start button,immediately press and hold start button for 4 seconds ,untill demo mode is shown , same method to activate . may want to down load pdf manual from miele / shame on your dealer.

killerdanny
October 2011