Miele WT 945 S WPS, wt945 operating instructions Problem solving guide, What to do if ... ?

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Problem solving guide

What to do if ... ?

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money.

The following charts are designed to help you establish the cause of a fault or problem, and rectify it. Please note the following:

,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorised work.

The chart is divided into the following sections to help you:

The programme does not start.

The programme stops and a fault indicator lamp comes on.

A fault indicator lamp comes on but the wash programme continues as normal.

General problems or an unsatisfactory wash or drying result.

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Contents Operating instructions Washer-dryer WT 945 S WPS Contents Contents Consumption data Technical data Disposal of the packing material Caring for the environmentDisposal of your old appliance or machine Correct usage Technical safetyUse Disposal of your old machine Using accessoriesDescription of the appliance FeaturesAdditional option buttons Control panelStart button Door button Opens the drum door On / 0-OFF buttonSpin button with indicator lamps Important control panel featuresProgramme selector Washing and drying environmentally Flushing out the drum Before using for the first timeWater hardness reminder Cottons e Programme overviewMinimum Iron e f Woollens g Delicates fQuick wash Flushing out the drum StarchDrain / Spin Separate rinseHow to wash correctly Ironing How to wash correctlyImportant other care symbols Tumble dryBefore washing Separate washingSort the laundry Select a programme Water plus Detergent dispensing when selecting the soak optionSoak Pre-washAdding detergent At the end of a programme Door cannot be opened, if Adding and removing laundryCottons Programme cycleQuick Wash Special features in the programme sequencesWashing with several components Adding detergentDetergent Water softenerSeparate starching Fabric conditioners / starch formulationsFabric conditioners, texturisers and starch Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separatelyFollowing fabrics should not be tumble dried Tips on dryingProgramme overview Always select the Drying / Low temp. option Timed Drying 20 min / 30 min / 40 min / 60 minBefore drying Separate dryingPreparing the laundry Select a drying programme Programme selectionDrying / Low temp After drying Close the drum door Open the stopcock Add detergent Washing and drying in a continuous sequenceSelect the programme After each washing or drying programme Rinse out fluff programme To change a programme which has been locked To cancel a programmeTo cancel an incorrectly selected programme Changing a programme sequenceSafety lock Safety lockEngaging the safety lock Cloth Cleaning and careCleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenserClean the siphon tube Clean the porthole glassCleaning the filter in the water inlet What to do if ... ? Problem solving guideDept Programme does not startWash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on But the wash Indicator lamp flashesLocked indicator lamp During a programmeGeneral problems or an unsatisfactory wash or drying result Opened during or after OptionDrying Damp after a drying Problem Possible cause Remedy Laundry is stillWhen washing When drying separatelySteady during a spin Problem Possible cause Remedy Laundry is notSpun satisfactorily Machine is notLook like powder Problem Possible cause Remedy There is an excessiveBuild-up of foam White residues whichRemember to remove Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent doesNot give the required ResultBlocked drain outlet Opening the drum door Appliance guarantee After sales serviceFront view Installation and connectionInstallation Installation surfacePlease note the following Removing the transit fitting Levelling the machine Screwing out and adjusting the feetInstallation and connection Drain hose Electronic unit and washing machine housingMiele Waterproof system Inlet hoseConnection to the water supply Installation and connection Maintenance and care Drain hose connection Connection to the drainage systemElectrical connection U.K Non-rewireable plugs BSProgrammes Consumption dataTechnical data Programmable functions for changing standard settings High water level Programmable functionsAdditional rinse for Cottons programme Buzzer Opening the door at high temperatures Lengthening the drying time Factory settingFinal residual moisture after drying Shortening the drying timePage Alteration rights reserved / 3404 / WT 945 S