Miele W 4840 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 4840 Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions UseGuide to the washer Control panelDisplay function Selection and display of program settingsProgram selection using the display Menu buttonsShipping strut reminder Before using for the first timeSetting the display language Starting the first wash programPretreat stains Using the washerPrepare and sort the laundry Sort the laundry General tipsLoad the laundry Comforter loaded incorrectly Loading a comforterComforter loaded correctly Select a temperature and/or spin speed Select a programProgram guide Cold Slow spin Temperature Final spin Item / Tip WoolensSilk CustomDress shirts Temperatures Final spin Item / Tip DelicatesDenim/Jeans Warm Med spinExpress Temperature Final spin Item / Tip Beach towelsNo Heat Max spin Drain / SpinHold Final spin speedRinse spin No spin Deselect rinse spin and final spinExtended Adjusting the buzzer volumeSelect an option SensitiveAdd detergent Bleach Main washHeavy Soil SoftenerDetergents Universal Color Delicate BleachFabric after care Adjust Select Delay Start if desiredCancel Start the program Activate the Child Lock If desired Deactivate the Child LockProgram end Adjusting the spin speed Canceling a programAdjusting the temperature Adjusting the optionsQuick guide Remove this guide for easy referenceSort the laundry Select a temperatureQuick guide Load the laundryStart a program Add detergent Select Delay Start if desiredSelect an Option Activate the Child Lock if desiredSelectable Options except for buzzer Adding/removing laundry during a wash program Drum door cannot be opened ifCleaning the drum Cleaning and CareCleaning the exterior and control panel Desclaing the washerCleaning the detergent drawer Siphon tube and channelCleaning the water inlet filters Frequently asked questions Wash program cannot be startedDisplay shows a fault message Issue Possible fault FixGeneral problems with the washer Unsatisfactory wash results Frequently asked questions Drum door cannot be openedFrequently asked questions Opening the drum door Pull out the detergent drawerOptional accessories After sales servicePC Update RepairsInstallation Instructions Installation Front viewRear view Do not lift the washer by the drum door Installation siteInstallation Removing the shipping struts Adjust the four leveling feet Leveling the washerHose extension optional accessory PlumbingTips for a hot water connection Water connectionDo not connect the washer to hot water only Drainage Electrical connection Setting the display language Disposal of an appliance Help protect our environmentDisposal of the packing material