Miele W 4800 installation instructions Unsatisfactory wash results

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Frequently asked questions

Unsatisfactory wash results

Issue		Possible cause		Solution

The laundry is not	Liquid detergents do not		–	Use powder detergents
clean enough when	contain bleaching			containing bleach.
using liquid	agents. Fruit, coffee and		–	Pre-treat stains
detergent.	tea stains may not be
	removed.

Laundry has a gray	–	Not enough detergent	– Add more detergent to
sticky residue.		was used to dissolve		laundry with grease stains or
		greasy deposits on		use a liquid detergent.
		heavily soiled laundry.	– Run the "Sanitize" program
	–	The laundry was		without laundry using liquid
		soiled with grease,		detergent to clean the
		e.g. oils, lotions, etc.		washer before using it for
				laundry again.
There is white	The detergent has not		– After drying, remove white
detergent residue	completely dissolved			residues with a clothes
on dark laundry.	because of hard water.			brush.
	These residues are		– In the future add a water
	difficult to remove.			softener to the detergent.

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Contents Operating and Installation Instructions Washer 4800 Contents Plumbing Important Safety Instructions Use Save These InstructionsControl panel Guide to the washerBefore using for the first time General tips Using the washerPrepare and sort the laundry Sort the laundry Pretreat stainsLoad the laundry Select a program Program guide No Heat Temperature Final spin Item / Tip WoolensSilk Slow spinFinal spin speed Select a temperature and final spin speedSensitive Select an optionExtended Heavy SoilAdd detergent Softener Main washBleach Universal Color Delicate Bleach DetergentsMild liquid starch Fabric after careFabric softener Dye removers Do not use dye removers in this washer Pour bleach into the compartmentDyes Deactivate the Child Lock Start the programActivate the Child Lock Program end Interrupting a program Canceling a programAdjusting the temperature Adjusting the spin speedDrum door cannot be opened if Adding/removing laundry during a wash programDesclaing the washer Cleaning and CareCleaning the exterior and control panel Cleaning the drumRemove this guide for easy reference Quick guideLoad the laundry Select a temperature and spin speedQuick guide Sort the laundryActivate the Child Lock Select an OptionAdd detergent Start a programOptions Siphon tube and channel Cleaning the detergent drawerCleaning the water inlet filters Wash program cannot be started Frequently asked questionsIndicators Intake Issue Possible cause FixFault indicator FaultOversudsing lights An error message is displayed at the end of a programGeneral problems with the washer Unsatisfactory wash results Drum door cannot be opened Frequently asked questions Pull out the detergent drawer Opening the drum doorRepairs After sales servicePC Update Optional accessoriesPage Installation Instructions Front view InstallationRear view Do not lift the washer by the drum door Installation siteInstallation Removing the shipping struts Leveling the washer Adjust the four leveling feetPlumbing Hose extension optional accessoryTips for a hot water connection Water connectionDo not connect the washer to hot water only Drainage Electrical connection Disposal of an appliance Help protect our environmentDisposal of the packing material