Miele W 1119 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 Guide to the washer Control panelBefore using for the first time Prepare and sort the laundry Using the washerGeneral tips Load the laundry Select a program Close the drum doorProgram guide Silk Temperatures Fabric Spin Laundry Care Speed Symbol WoolensCold Med HandwashSelect wash options if needed Select the temperature and spin speed Hold Special spin optionsNo spin Too little detergent may cause Add detergentToo much detergent may cause Normal soiling DetergentHeavy soiling Water hardness Water softenerFabric softener Starch Do not exceed the maximum level markStart the program Select Delay Start if neededCancelling Delay Start Activate the program lock if necessaryRemove the laundry Making changes to the program Cancelling a programInterrupting a program Adding/removing laundry during a wash program Drum door cannot be opened ifLocking the washer Child Safety LockElectronic program lock Clean the siphon tube Cleaning the washerCleaning the detergent drawer Washer careCleaning the water inlet filters Remove and clean the lint trap Clean the drain pumpRemove the tool Quick Guide Remove this guide for easy referenceLoad the laundry Quick GuideSort the laundry Select a programAdd detergent Select the temperature and spin speedSelect Delay Start if needed Start the programNormal Options Frequently asked questions Wash program cannot be startedProgram 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 Draining the wash water Door hinges on the right side Open the drum doorDoor hinges on the left side Warranty terms Technical ServicePC Update Optional accessoriesInstallation Instructions Disposal of the packing material Help protect our environmentDisposal of an appliance Installation Front viewBack view Remove the shipping struts Installation siteInstallation Do not lift the washer by the drum doorPull out the shipping strut Installing the shipping struts Adjust the four leveling feet Level the washerInstalling the decor panel Shortening the door panel InstallationOpen the door Reinstallation of the machine lid Installation beneath a counterWasher stand with drawer Optional accessory hose extension PlumbingWater connection Tips for a hot water connectionDrainage Electrical connection Grounding InstructionsPage Page Alterations rights reserved