Problem solving guide
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. . . In spite of adequate water | A filter in the water inlet system | Clean the water inlet filters. | |
supply, the water flows slowly | is blocked. |
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into the machine? |
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. . . Large residues of deter- | The water pressure is too low. | – Clean the filters in the water | |
| inlet system. | ||
gent remain in the dispenser |
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| – It may help to select “Water | ||
drawer? |
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| plus”. | |
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| Detergent used with a water | Pour detergent into the | |
| softener tends to become sticky. | dispenser before adding any | |
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| water softener. | |
. . Fabric softener is not com- | The dispenser drawer was not | Make sure the drawer is all the | |
pletely dispensed or water re- | pushed in when the fabric | way in. | |
softener was being dispensed. |
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mains in the p compartment? |
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| The siphon tube is either | Clean the siphon tube. | |
| incorrectly positioned or |
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| clogged. |
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. . . There is an excessive | Use only a | – Follow recommendations on | |
detergent at the appropriate | the package. | ||
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temperature. | – Take the water hardness into | ||
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| account. | |
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| – Use less detergent for lightly | |
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| soiled or small loads. | |
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. . . Lime deposits appear on | Not enough detergent has been | – Use a decalcifier suitable for | |
used. | use in washing machines. A | ||
the drum surface? | |||
| product called “Quick” is | ||
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| available from the Miele Parts | |
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| Department. | |
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| – Use the correct amount of | |
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| detergent for the water | |
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| hardness in your area. | |
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