Miele PW 5065 manual General problems with the washer

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Frequently asked questions

General problems with the washer

Issue	Possible cause	Solution
The washer shakes during	– The four feet are	– Level the machine (see
the spin cycle.	not resting evenly	Installation Instructions).
	on the floor.
	– The floor is not	– It is recommended that
	properly reinforced.	the machine is installed
		on a concrete base.
There are unusual sounds	There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning
coming from the drain	and end of the pump process are normal.
pump.
Large amounts of	– The water pressure	– Check and clean the
detergent residue remain	is too low.	filters in the water inlet
in the dispenser drawer.		hoses.
	– Water softening	– Clean the detergent
	detergent additives	drawer. In the future add
	tend to clump.	the detergent first and
		then the water softener
		to the compartment.
The fabric softener is not	The siphon tube is	Clean the siphon tube, see
completely dispensed or	either incorrectly	"Cleaning and care -
too much water remains	positioned or	Cleaning the detergent
in the § compartment.	clogged.	drawer".
The display shows a	A different language	Select the desired
foreign language.	was selected under	language. The flag symbol
	"Settings J".	leads you to the setting.

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Contents Operating manual Washer Contents Important Safety Instructions Technical SafetyUse Using accessories ChildrenGuide to the washer Control panelDisplay with -, OK and + buttons Door buttonTemperature conversions Celsius Fahrenheit Display+ buttons OK buttonBefore using for the first time Setting time of dayReminder of the shipping struts First washGeneral tips Using the washerSort the laundry Load the laundry Close the drum doorPre-wash Delay StartSelect a program Too much detergent may cause Adding detergentToo little detergent may cause Starting a program At the end of a programCoin mechanism Remove the laundryCanceling a program Adjusting the temperatureAdjusting the spin speed Changing a programAdding/removing laundry during a wash program Drum door cannot be opened ifProgram guide Bed linen 60C to 40C 140F to 104F Curtains 40C to cold 104C to coldDenim 40C to cold 104C to cold Dark garments 40C to cold 104C to coldSpecial programs Quick wash 40C 104F Shirts 60C to 40C 140F to 104FStarch Pillows 95C to 40C 203F to 104FExtra Rinse Proofing 40C to 30C 104F to 86FDo not use agents containing paraffin Intensive Wash 60C to 40C 140F to 104F Flour 95C to 40C 203F to 104FGrease and fat 95C to 40C 203F to 104F Towels short 40C 104FTowels + 60C to 40C 140F to 104F Capes 30C 86FChem. Therm. Dis min 60C 140F HygieneProgram sequence Main wash Rinse SpinSymbols Special features in the program sequence Anti-creaseSelecting a spin speed Delay Start Setting the delay startStarting the delay start Changing the delay startDetergent Water hardnessWater softener Normal soilingFabric softener, liquid starch Dye removers / Fabric dyesCleaning the detergent drawer Cleaning and CareCleaning the washer Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve Cleaning the inlet hose filterCleaning the inlet hose filters Frequently asked questions Wash program cannot be startedDisplay shows a fault message Display message Possible cause SolutionGeneral problems with the washer Poor wash results Door will not open when the Door button is pressed Machines with a drain pump Remove the toolOpen the lint trap door Remove the lint trap lid Open the drum doorMachines with a drain valve Changing the light bulb After sales service PC UpdateOptional accessories RepairsPage Installation Instructions Installation Front viewRear view Installation site InstallationRemoving the shipping struts Do not lift the washer by the drum doorInstallation Pull the shipping strut out Pull out the shipping strut outInstalling the shipping struts Leveling the washer Washer/ Dryer Stack Installation on a base Reinstallation of the machine lidCoin mechanism HeightMaintenance Water connectionCold water connection Extension hosesHot water connection Drain pump DrainageDrain valve Electrical connection Technical Data Disposal of an old appliance Help to protect the environmentDisposal of the packing materials Menu Settings J To adjust standard settings Settings J Accessing the Settings JLeaving the Settings menu Language JTime of day Display contrastDisplay brightness Selecting the clock displayMemory Not in current prog. factory defaultStandby Menu Settings Supervisor level Entering the codeMain wash water Supervisor levelAuto load control Rinse water Low Water PressureCottons water level Minimum Iron water levelMinimum Iron duration Special programs listPre-wash Cottons rinsesLeaving the Settings menu Minimum Iron rinsesExternal dosage Pre-rinse CottonsAlteration rights reserved