Miele W 1613 operating instructions Blocked drain outlet, Procedure for draining the machine

Page 39

Problem solving guide

Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure

￿Switch the washing machine off.

There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel.

Blocked drain outlet

If the drain outlet is blocked, up to

25 litres of water will be retained in the machine.

￿Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot. Danger of scalding!

Procedure for draining the machine

￿Place a suitable container under the access flap.

When draining water from the machine, do not unscrew the drain filter completely or take it right out.

￿Remove the lever.

￿Use it to open the access flap.

￿Unscrew the drain filter lid until water runs out.

To interrupt the flow of water:

￿Tighten the drain filter back up again.

39

Image 39
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 Correct application Safety with childrenTechnical safety Correct use Accessories Control panel Operating the washing machineProgrammable functions Programme durationRunning your first programme Before using for the first timeSetting the language Reminder to remove transit barsDetergent When drying with a tumble dryerWashing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumptionHow to wash correctly Brief instructionsSort the laundry Switch on the washing machine Load the drum Select a temperature / spin speedSelect a programme Pre-wash Select an extra optionsShort Water plusAdd detergent Start the programme Remove the laundry when the programme has finishedTo omit the final spin Rinse hold SpinningFinal spin speed Rinse and interim spinProgramme chart Dark garments Cold to 40C Max. load 3.0 kg Automatic Cold to 40C Max. load 3.5 kgShirts Cold to 60C Max. load 2.0 kg Denim Cold to 60C Max. load 3.0 kgExtra options Garment care label symbols Main wash Rinses Spinning Programme sequenceSpecial features in the programme sequences Changing a programme Cancelling a programmeChanging the programme sequence Interrupting a programmeAdding or removing laundry after a programme has started Safety lockTo activate the safety lock To deactivate the safety lockDetergent Correct detergentAll purpose Detergent for Coloured fabrics Delicates Whites Water softener Washing with several componentsRight amount to dispense will depend on the following Colour run and dye removers / dyes Fabric conditioners and liquid starchExternal casing and fascia panel Cleaning and careCleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Extra cleaningCleaning the siphon and conditioner channel Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housingDescaling the machine To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Cleaning the water inlet filtersProgramme does not start Problem solving guideFlashes Lights up Fault messages in the displayProblem Possible cause Remedy Lights up FlashesGeneral problems An unsatisfactory wash result Drum door does not open when you press the Door button Blocked drain outlet Procedure for draining the machineOpening the drum door Optional accessories After sales serviceFuture updates PC Appliance guaranteeFront view Installation and connectionRear view Installation surface Transporting the machine to its installation siteRemoving the transit fittings Installation and connection Re-fitting the transit bars Levelling the machine Screwing out and adjusting the feetBuilding under a worktop Washer-dryer stackPlease note Drain hose Electronic unit and washing machine housingMiele water protection system Inlet hoseMaintenance and care Connection to the water supplyExtension hose Drain hose connection Connection to the drainage systemElectrical connection U.K Non-rewireable plugs BSConsumption data Technical data Programmable functions For changing default settings Language F Programmable functionsWater plus Gentle actionSuds cooling To enter the code To use the washing machine when the code is activatedCode To activate the codeBrightness Temperature unitBuzzer Keypad toneNot in current prog Standby displayMemory Anti-creaseCareCollection Optional accessoriesFabric conditioner UltraWhite detergentUltraColor detergent for coloured garments Liquid detergent For DelicatesPage Alteration rights reserved/0309/W Nr 217 950