Miele W 1215 operating instructions Poor wash results

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Frequently asked questions

Poor wash results

Issue

Possible cause

Solution

The wash does not

Liquid detergents do not

– Use powdered bleach.

come clean with

contain bleaching

– Do not put liquid detergent

liquid detergent.

agents. Fruit, coffee or

and stain remover together in

 

tea stains cannot be

the same washcompartment.

 

effectively removed.

 

Laundry has a gray,

An inadequate amount

– Add more detergent to the

sticky residue.

of detergent was used to

laundry or use a liquid

 

dissolve greasy deposits

detergent.

 

in heavily soiled laundry

– Run a "Normal - Hot" program

 

(e.g. grease, oils or

with liquid detergent to clean

 

lotion stains).

the washer before using it for

 

 

laundry again.

There is white

The detergent was not

– After drying, remove white

detergent residue

completely dissolved

residue with a clothing brush.

on dark laundry.

because of hard water.

– Add a water softener to the

 

 

detergent for future loads.

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Contents Operating instructions Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions Control panel Guide to the washerBefore using for the first time General tips Using the washerPrepare and sort the laundry Select a program Load the laundryProgram guide Handwash Temperatures Fabric Spin Laundry Care Speed Symbol WoolensCold Med SilkSelect wash options if needed Select the temperature and spin speed No spin Special spin optionsHold Too much detergent may cause Add detergentToo little detergent may cause Heavy soiling DetergentNormal soiling Water softener Water hardnessFabric softener Do not exceed the maximum level mark StarchActivate the program lock if necessary Select Delay Start if neededCancelling Delay Start Start the programRemove the laundry Interrupting a program Cancelling a programMaking changes to the program Drum door cannot be opened if Adding/removing laundry during a wash programElectronic program lock Child Safety LockLocking the washer Washer care Cleaning the washerCleaning the detergent drawer Clean the siphon tubeCleaning the drain pump Washer care Remove this guide for easy reference Quick GuideSelect a program Quick GuideSort the laundry Load the laundryStart the program Select the temperature and spin speedSelect Delay Start if needed Add detergentNormal Options Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve Cleaning the water inlet filtersCleaning the inlet hose filter Wash program cannot be started Frequently asked questionsProgram was interrupted and a fault message appears General issues with the washer Poor wash results Door will not open when the Door button is pressed Remove the tool Opening the drum door during a power failureOptional accessories Technical ServicePC Update Warranty termsInstallation Instructions Disposal of an appliance Help protect our environmentDisposal of the packing material Front view InstallationBack view Installation site Do not lift the washer by the drum door InstallationRemove the shipping struts Pull out the shipping strut InstallationInstalling the shipping struts Level the washer Adjust the four leveling feetWasher stand with drawer Installation beneath a counterReinstallation of the machine lid Plumbing Optional accessory hose extensionTips for a hot water connection Water connectionDrainage Grounding Instructions Electrical connectionPage Page Page Alterations rights reserved
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