Miele W 1215 installation 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 and

and stain remover together in

 

tea stains cannot be

the same wash compartment.

 

effectively removed.

 

Laundry has a

An inadequate amount

– Add more detergent to the

gray, sticky

of detergent was used to

laundry or use a liquid

residue.

dissolve greasy deposits

detergent.

 

in heavily soiled laundry

– Run the "Sanitize" program

 

(e.g. grease, oils or

without laundry using liquid

 

lotions).

detergent to clean 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 and Installation Instructions Washer 1215 Contents Plumbing Important Safety Instructions Control panel Guide to the washerBefore using for the first time Prepare and sort the laundry Using the washerGeneral tips Close the drum door Load the laundry Select a programProgram guide Cold Med Temperatures Fabric Spin Laundry Care Speed Symbol WoolensSilk HandwashSelect wash options if needed Select the temperature and spin speed No spin Special spin options HoldTo start the final spin To finish the programToo little detergent may cause Add detergentToo much detergent may cause Liquid detergent insert DetergentWater hardness DetergentWater softener Normal soilingFabric softener Do not exceed the maximum fill level Starch Fabric dyeCanceling Delay Start Select Delay Start if neededStart the program Activate the program lock if necessaryRemove the laundry Making changes to the program Canceling a programInterrupting a program Drum door cannot be opened if Adding / removing laundry during a wash programLocking the washer Electronic program lock Child Safety LockCleaning the washer Cleaning and CareCleaning the drum Desclaing the washerCleaning the detergent drawer Open the access panel Cleaning the drain pump and lint trapRemove this guide for easy reference Quick GuideSort the laundry Quick GuideLoad the laundry Select a programSelect Delay Start if needed Select the temperature and spin speedAdd detergent Start the programNormal Options Cleaning and Care Cleaning the inlet hose filter Cleaning the water inlet filtersCleaning the filter in the inlet valve Changing the light bulb 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 Open the lint trap door Opening the drum door during a power failurePC Update After sales serviceOptional accessories RepairsInstallation Instructions Disposal of the packing material Help protect our environmentDisposal of an appliance Front view InstallationBack view Installation Installation siteRemoving the shipping struts Do not lift the washer by the drum doorPull out the shipping strut InstallationInstalling the shipping struts Level the washer Adjust the four leveling feetInstallation beneath a counter Washer stand with drawer Washer / Dryer Stack Reinstallation of the machine lidPlumbing Hose extension optional accessoryDo not connect the washer to hot water only Water connectionTips for a hot water connection Drainage Electrical Instructions Electrical connection
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