Miele W 4800 installation instructions General problems with the washer

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Frequently asked questions

General problems with the washer

Issue	Possible cause	Solution
The washer shakes	The four feet are not	Level the machine see,
during the spin cycle.	resting evenly on the	"Installation - Leveling the
	floor.	Washer".
There are unusual	There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning
sounds coming from	and end of the pump process are normal.
the drain pump.
Large residues of	The water pressure is too	Rinse the water intake
detergent remain in the	low.	hose filter under running
dispenser drawer.		water and carefully
		remove any large
		particles.
	Water softeners tend to	Clean the detergent
	clump.	drawer. In the future add
		the detergent first, then
		the water softener.
The fabric softener is	The siphon tube is either	Clean the siphon tube, see
not completely	positioned incorrectly or	"Cleaning and care -
dispensed or too much	clogged.	Cleaning the detergent
water remains in the		drawer".
compartment
"Softener".
There is an odor from	Only low temperature	Start the program
the drum.	programs were used.	"Sanitize" without laundry
		or any program with
		bleach.

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Contents Operating and Installation Instructions Washer 4800 Contents Plumbing Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions UseGuide to the washer Control panelBefore using for the first time Pretreat stains Using the washerPrepare and sort the laundry Sort the laundry General tipsLoad the laundry Select a program Program guide Slow spin Temperature Final spin Item / Tip WoolensSilk No HeatSelect a temperature and final spin speed Final spin speedHeavy Soil Select an optionExtended SensitiveAdd detergent Bleach Main washSoftener Detergents Universal Color Delicate BleachFabric softener Fabric after careMild liquid starch Dyes Pour bleach into the compartmentDye removers Do not use dye removers in this washer Activate the Child Lock Start the programDeactivate the Child Lock Program end Adjusting the spin speed Canceling a programAdjusting the temperature Interrupting a programAdding/removing laundry during a wash program Drum door cannot be opened ifCleaning the drum Cleaning and CareCleaning the exterior and control panel Desclaing the washerQuick guide Remove this guide for easy referenceSort the laundry Select a temperature and spin speedQuick guide Load the laundryStart a program Select an OptionAdd detergent Activate the Child LockOptions Cleaning the detergent drawer Siphon tube and channelCleaning the water inlet filters Frequently asked questions Wash program cannot be startedFault Issue Possible cause FixFault indicator Indicators IntakeAn error message is displayed at the end of a program Oversudsing lightsGeneral problems with the washer Unsatisfactory wash results Drum door cannot be opened Frequently asked questions Opening the drum door Pull out the detergent drawerOptional accessories After sales servicePC Update RepairsPage Installation Instructions Installation Front viewRear view Installation Installation siteDo not lift the washer by the drum door Removing the shipping struts Adjust the four leveling feet Leveling the washerHose extension optional accessory PlumbingDo not connect the washer to hot water only Water connectionTips for a hot water connection Drainage Electrical connection Disposal of the packing material Help protect our environmentDisposal of an appliance