Miele W 1986 operating instructions Poor wash results

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Frequently asked questions

Poor wash results.

What if …	Possible cause	Fix
the washer shakes dur-	The washer’s feet are	Level the machine (see In-
ing the spin cycle?	not resting evenly on the	stallation Instructions.)
	floor.
	The shipping struts	Remove the shipping struts.
	have not been removed.
the wash is too wet af-	The spin speed was too	Next time select a higher
ter the final spin?	low.	spin speed.
there are unusual	There is no fault.	Lapping sounds at the be-
sounds coming from		ginning and end of the
the drain pump?		pump process are normal.
the light ring does not	The washer has turned	To turn the light ring back
light?	off the light ring to con-	on, press a wash option
	serve energy.	button or turn the program
		selector.
detergent residue re-	The water pressure is	– Clean the water intake
mains in the dispenser	too low.	hose filter under running
drawer?		water and carefully re-
		move any large particles.
		– Select the "Sensitive"
		wash option with the next
		load.
	Detergent used with a	Add detergent to the dis-
	water softener tends to	penser before adding a
	become sticky.	water softener.
the fabric softener is	The siphon tube is ei-	Clean the siphon tube, see
not completely dis-	ther incorrectly posi-	"Washer care / Cleaning the
pensed or too much	tioned or clogged.	detergent dispenser
water remains in the §		drawer".
compartment?	The dispenser drawer	Make sure the drawer is in
	was not pushed in when	all the way.
	the fabric softener was
	being dispensed.

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Contents Operating instructions Contents Installation instructions Important Safety Instructions Guide to the washer Control panelBefore using the washer Using the washer Prepare and sort laundryLoad the laundry Select a program JeansDress shirts Fine rinseProgram guide Fabric CottonsSelect a spin speed Special spin optionsSelect wash options if needed Add detergent Do not use chlorine bleach Water hardness DetergentWater softener Using the Starch program Fabric softenerStarch Fabric dyeActivate the program lock if necessary Select Delay StartStart the program Unload the laundry Remove the laundryDrum door can not be opened if Cancelling a program that has not yet startedAdding/removing laundry during a wash program Cancelling a program that has started Making changes to the pro- gramSkipping part of a program To change a programTo cancel the program lock Locking the washerElectronic program lock To activate the program lockTo deactivate the safety lock Child Safety LockTo activate the safety lock Washer care Cleaning the washerCleaning the detergent drawer Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap After cleaning Quick Guide Quick Guide Prepare and sort laundryLoad the laundry Select a programSelect Delay Start if needed Start the program Select wash options if needed Add detergentActivate the program lock if necessary Unload the laundryProgram guide Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve Cleaning the water inlet filtersCleaning the inlet hose filter Program will not start Frequently asked questionsProgram stops and a fault indicator blinks Program runs normally but a fault indicator lights up Poor wash results What if … Possible cause Fix Laundry has a Gray sticky residue?There is white deter Gent residue onDoor will not open when the Door button is pressed Opening the drum door during a power failure After Sales Service PC UpdateInstallation Instructions Installation Help protect our environmentPlumbing connection Electrical connectionDisposal of an old appliance Help protect our environmentDisposal of the packing materials Installation Front viewInstallation site Installation beneath a counter Washer / Dryer StackInstallation Remove the shipping strutsInstallation Adjust the four leveling feet Level the washerPlumbing connection Water connectionPlumbing connection Connection to the drain system Electrical connection Grounding InstructionsPage Page Alterations rights reserved /000/1302