Miele W 149 Drain/Final spin flashes, Indicator light Fin, Ish flashes, Noises are heard at

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Problem solving guide

What to do, if . . .

Cause . . .

Remedy . . .

 

 

 

. . . the indicator light

The final spin has not taken

Loosen and re-distribute the

"Drain/Final spin" flashes

place. The machine detected an

laundry.

 

imbalance.

Select the programme "Spin".

 

 

Take into account the spin

 

 

speed of the relevant

 

 

programme.

. . . the indicator light "Fin-

The position of the programme

Programme sequence is not af-

ish" flashes

selector was altered after the

fected. The indicator light goes

 

start of the programme.

out when the programme selec-

 

 

tor is turned back to the

 

 

programme previously chosen.

. . . noises are heard at the

The drum locking mechanism is

This noise is a normal part of

start of a programme or when

being automatically activated.

machine operation. (Not a fault).

laundry is added after

 

 

programme start

 

 

. . . the lid cannot be opened,

Press the "lid " button once. The

When the indicator lights "Rinse

a noise can be heard and the

drum will now rotate until it is in

hold"/"Without final spin" stop

indicator lights "Rinse hold"

the correct postion for opening.

flashing, press "Lid" again and

and "Without final spin" flash

 

open the lid.

alternately

 

 

. . . the lid cannot be opened

The appliance is not plugged in

Insert the plug into the socket.

 

to the electricity supply.

 

 

Power cut.

Open the lid, as described at

 

 

the end of this chapter.

 

The lids are not properly en-

Close the lids properly.

 

gaged.

 

 

Suds temperature is higher than

 

 

55°C.

 

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Contents Operating instructions for Washing machine W Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing materialDisposal of your old appliance Contents Contents Consumption data Technical data Guide to the machine General viewControl panel OverviewTechnical safety Correct usageUse Accessories Disposal of your old machineWashing environmentally and economically Before using for the first time How to wash correctly Brief guideBefore washing ASort the laundry Maximum load weights DOpen the drumLoad the drum EClose the drum GPull out the detergent dispenser drawer HAdd detergent KTurn the programme selector to the programme requiredLSelect any additional option re- quired MSelect a spin speedNPress the Start button After washing At the end of a programmeRClose the drum SClose the inner lid and the ma- chine outer lidAdding or removing laundry after programme start General exceptionsProgramme InterruptionAlteration Skipping a programme stageAdding detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, becauseWater Hardness Too little has the following resultsAdding detergent Water softeners Fabric conditioners, texturisers, liquid starchDo not exceed the maximum level mark Adding fabric conditioner or texturiser separatelyStarching separately Programmes Programme selectionProgrammes Additional op TionsSequence ExplanationsLoad recognition WoolStarch Drain 40C Final spinTop-up rinse programmable Graduated rinsingProgrammes Important other care symbols Tumble dryIroning Additional options SoakPre-wash ShortWater plus SpinSwitching on programme locking Switching off programme locking earlyTo check if programme locking is switched on Electronic programme lockingProgrammable functions Maximum water levelWater plus system OptionSelecting the programmable function Turn to nextSelecting the Options Activating the i compartment Silk 30 C ActivatingSoak time Woollens ColdSelecting a different Soak time Gentle action Mixed Wash 40 C ActivatingStoring the programmable function in memory Top-up rinse for Cottons Starch ActivatingMemory function Activating the programmable func- tionCleaning and care Cleaning the washing machineCloth Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Extra cleaningCleaning the fluff drain filter and pump Place a dish under the drain spoutAfter cleaning Cleaning the filter in the water inlet Problem solving guide What to do, if Cause RemedyCheck inlet indica Programme butTor flashes and the laundry Was not washed One of the following indiIndicator light Indicator light FinIndicator lights Rinse hold Drain/Final spin flashesMachine shakes dur Ing the spin cycleLaundry has not been Spun satisfactorilyLarge residues of deter DrawerFabric conditioner is not Completely dispensed or tooOpening the lid in the event of a power failure Switch off the washing machineTo check water pressure After sales service Programme update function PCAppliance guarantee Customer contactInstallation Installation surfaceLevelling and adjusting Please note the following pointsRemoving the transit fitting Re-fitting the transit fittingConnection to water supply Connection to the drainage system Drain hose connectionElectrical connection U.K Non-rewireable plugs BS Consumption data Programme Load Consumption dataTechnical data Page Page Page Alteration rights reserved/4602/V00