Miele W 1716 operating instructions An unsatisfactory wash result

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Problem solving guide

An unsatisfactory wash result

Problem

Possible cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Liquid detergent

Liquid detergents

–

Use a general purpose

does not give the

usually contain no

 

detergent containing a

required result.

bleaching agents.

 

bleaching agent.

 

They do not remove

–

Pour stain removers into

 

fruit, coffee and tea

 

compartment ￿ of the

 

stains.

 

dispenser drawer and liquid

 

 

 

detergent into a dispenser ball.

 

 

–

Never put stain removers and

 

 

 

liquid detergent together in the

 

 

 

dispenser drawer.

Grey, greasy

Insufficient amounts of

–

Use more detergent.

particles cling to

detergent were used

–

Before washing the next load

washed laundry.

to break down the

 

run a Cottons 95°C programme

 

particles of grease in

 

with powder detergent but

 

heavily soiled laundry.

 

without a load.

A stale smell is in

Low temperature

–

Before washing the next load

the drum and on

washing.

 

run a Cottons 95°C programme

laundry.

 

 

with powder detergent but

 

 

 

without a load.

 

 

 

 

White residues

The detergent

–

Try and brush off the residues

which look like

contained compounds

 

with a soft brush once the

powder detergent

(zeolites) to aid water

 

laundry is dry.

are seen on dark

softening which are

–

Wash dark textiles using a

textiles after

not soluble in water.

 

detergent which contains no

washing.

They have ended up

 

zeolites. Liquid detergents

 

on the laundry.

 

usually contain no zeolites.

 

 

–

Use the Dark garments

 

 

 

programme.

 

 

 

 

Clothes are coming

Programme was

–

Reduce quantity of clothes in

out creased.

overloaded.

 

drum.

 

The wrong

–

Check care labels and the

 

programme was used.

 

programme chart.

 

 

–

Use easy iron conditioners.

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Contents Operating instructions for Washing machine W Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing materialDisposal of your old appliance or machine Contents Blocked drain outlet Technical data Safety with children Correct applicationTechnical safety Correct use Accessories Operating the washing machine Control panelProgramme duration Programmable functionsBefore using for the first time Setting the languageReminder to remove transit bars Running your first programmeWhen drying with a tumble dryer Washing environmentally and economicallyEnergy and water consumption DetergentHow to wash correctly Brief instructionsSort the laundry Switch on the washing machine Load the drum Select a temperature / spin speedSelect a programme Select an extra options ShortWater plus Pre-washAdd detergent Remove the laundry when the programme has finished Start the programmeSpinning Final spin speedRinse and interim spin To omit the final spin Rinse holdProgramme chart Automatic Cold to 40C Max. load 3.5 kg Shirts Cold to 60C Max. load 2.0 kgDenim Cold to 60C Max. load 3.0 kg Dark garments Cold to 40C Max. load 3.0 kgProgramme sequence Main wash Rinses SpinningSpecial features in the programme sequences Garment care label symbols Cancelling a programme Changing the programme sequenceInterrupting a programme Changing a programmeSafety lock To activate the safety lockTo deactivate the safety lock Adding or removing laundry after a programme has startedDetergent Correct detergentAll purpose Detergent for Coloured fabrics Delicates Whites Water softener Washing with several componentsRight amount to dispense will depend on the following Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Colour run and dye removers / dyesCleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawerExtra cleaning External casing and fascia panelCleaning the siphon and conditioner channel Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housingDescaling the machine Cleaning the water inlet filters To clean the filter in the water inlet valveProblem solving guide Programme does not startFault messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy Lights upFlashes Flashes Lights upGeneral problems An unsatisfactory wash result Drum door does not open when you press the Door button Procedure for draining the machine Blocked drain outletOpening the drum door After sales service Future updates PCAppliance guarantee Optional accessoriesInstallation and connection Front viewRear view Installation surface Transporting the machine to its installation siteRemoving the transit fittings Installation and connection Re-fitting the transit bars Screwing out and adjusting the feet Levelling the machineBuilding under a worktop Washer-dryer stackPlease note Electronic unit and washing machine housing Miele water protection systemInlet hose Drain hoseMaintenance and care Connection to the water supplyExtension hose Connection to the drainage system Drain hose connectionNon-rewireable plugs BS Electrical connection U.KConsumption data Technical data Programmable functions For changing default settings Programmable functions Language FWater plus Gentle actionSuds cooling To use the washing machine when the code is activated CodeTo activate the code To enter the codeTemperature unit BuzzerKeypad tone BrightnessStandby display MemoryAnti-crease Not in current progOptional accessories CareCollectionUltraWhite detergent UltraColor detergent for coloured garmentsLiquid detergent For Delicates Fabric conditionerPage Page Alteration rights reserved/0309/W Nr 171 050

W 1716 specifications

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