Miele W 1614 operating instructions An unsatisfactory wash result

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Problem solving guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An unsatisfactory wash result

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Liquid detergent

Liquid detergents

Use a general purpose

does not give the

usually contain no

 

detergent containing a

required result.

bleaching agents.

 

bleaching agent.

 

They do not remove

Pour stain removers into

 

fruit, coffee and tea

 

compartment ￿ of the

 

stains.

 

dispenser drawer and liquid

 

 

 

detergent into a dispenser ball.

 

 

Never put stain removers and

 

 

 

liquid detergent together in the

 

 

 

dispenser drawer.

Grey, greasy

Insufficient amounts of

Use more detergent.

particles cling to

detergent were used

Before washing the next load

washed laundry.

to break down the

 

run a Cottons 95°C programme

 

particles of grease in

 

with powder detergent but

 

heavily soiled laundry.

 

without a load.

A stale smell is in

Low temperature

Before washing the next load

the drum and on

washing.

 

run a Cottons 95°C programme

laundry.

 

 

with powder detergent but

 

 

 

without a load.

 

 

 

 

White residues

The detergent

Try and brush off the residues

which look like

contained compounds

 

with a soft brush once the

powder detergent

(zeolites) to aid water

 

laundry is dry.

are seen on dark

softening which are

Wash dark textiles using a

textiles after

not soluble in water.

 

detergent which contains no

washing.

They have ended up

 

zeolites. Liquid detergents

 

on the laundry.

 

usually contain no zeolites.

 

 

Use the Dark garments

 

 

 

programme.

 

 

 

 

Clothes are coming

Programme was

Reduce quantity of clothes in

out creased.

overloaded.

 

drum.

 

The wrong

Check care labels and the

 

programme was used.

 

programme chart.

 

 

Use easy iron conditioners.

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Contents Operating instructions for Washing machine W Disposal of the packing material Caring for our environmentDisposal of your old appliance or machine Contents Contents Technical data Correct application Safety with childrenTechnical safety Correct use Accessories Control panel Operating the washing machineProgrammable functions Programme durationSetting the language Before using for the first timeReminder to remove transit bars Running your first programmeWashing environmentally and economically When drying with a tumble dryerEnergy and water consumption DetergentBrief instructions How to wash correctlySort the laundry Select a temperature / spin speed Switch on the washing machine Load the drumSelect a programme Short Select an extra optionsWater plus Pre-washAdd detergent Start the programme Remove the laundry when the programme has finishedFinal spin speed SpinningRinse and interim spin To omit the final spin Rinse holdProgramme chart Shirts Cold to 60C Max. load 2.0 kg Automatic Cold to 40C Max. load 3.5 kgDenim Cold to 60C Max. load 3.0 kg Dark garments Cold to 40C Max. load 3.0 kgExtra options Garment care label symbols Main wash Rinses Spinning Programme sequenceSpecial features in the programme sequences Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programmeInterrupting a programme Changing a programmeTo activate the safety lock Safety lockTo deactivate the safety lock Adding or removing laundry after a programme has startedCorrect detergent DetergentAll purpose Detergent for Coloured fabrics Delicates Whites Washing with several components Water softenerRight amount to dispense will depend on the following Colour run and dye removers / dyes Fabric conditioners and liquid starchCleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning and careExtra cleaning External casing and fascia panelCleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Cleaning the siphon and conditioner channelDescaling the machine To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Cleaning the water inlet filtersProgramme does not start Problem solving guideProblem Possible cause Remedy Lights up Fault messages in the displayFlashes Flashes Lights upGeneral problems An unsatisfactory wash result Drum door does not open when you press the Door button Blocked drain outlet Procedure for draining the machineOpening the drum door Future updates PC After sales serviceAppliance guarantee Optional accessoriesFront view Installation and connectionRear view Transporting the machine to its installation site Installation surfaceRemoving the transit fittings Installation and connection Re-fitting the transit bars Levelling the machine Screwing out and adjusting the feetWasher-dryer stack Building under a worktopPlease note Miele water protection system Electronic unit and washing machine housingInlet hose Drain hoseConnection to the water supply Maintenance and careExtension hose Drain hose connection Connection to the drainage systemElectrical connection U.K Non-rewireable plugs BSConsumption data Technical data Programmable functions For changing default settings Language F Programmable functionsGentle action Water plusSuds cooling Code To use the washing machine when the code is activatedTo activate the code To enter the codeBuzzer Temperature unitKeypad tone BrightnessMemory Standby displayAnti-crease Not in current progCareCollection Optional accessoriesUltraColor detergent for coloured garments UltraWhite detergentLiquid detergent For Delicates Fabric conditionerPage Alteration rights reserved/0309/W Nr 217 960