Miele W 149 Machine shakes dur, Ing the spin cycle, Laundry has not been, Spun satisfactorily

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Problem solving guide

What to do, if . . .

Cause . . .

Remedy . . .

 

 

 

. . . the machine shakes dur-

 

Level the machine. See installa-

ing the spin cycle.

 

tion.

. . . the laundry has not been

The spin speed selected was

Select a higher spin speed next

spun satisfactorily

too low.

time.

 

The load was not distributed

Always mix large and small

 

evenly enough in the drum. To

items in the load.

 

protect the machine laundry was

 

 

only spun at a reduced speed.

 

. . . the pump makes strange

These noises occur at the be-

 

noises.

ginning or end of a pump se-

 

 

quence as a normal part of op-

 

 

eration. They are not a fault.

 

. . . the drum opening is not

Imbalance has prevented auto-

Turn the drum manually to the

in the correct loading and un-

matic drum positioning.

correct position (until the

loading position.

 

autopositioning mechanism

 

 

engages).

 

 

Always mix large and small

 

 

items in the load. This im-

 

 

proves cleaning efficiency

 

 

and ensures better distribu-

 

 

tion of laundry in the spin cy-

 

 

cle.

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Contents Operating instructions for Washing machine W Disposal of the packing material Caring for our environmentDisposal of your old appliance Contents Contents Consumption data Technical data General view Guide to the machineOverview Control panelCorrect usage Technical safetyUse Disposal of your old machine AccessoriesWashing environmentally and economically Before using for the first time Brief guide How to wash correctlyBefore washing ASort the laundry DOpen the drum Maximum load weightsLoad the drum EClose the drum KTurn the programme selector to the programme required GPull out the detergent dispenser drawer HAdd detergentMSelect a spin speed LSelect any additional option re- quiredNPress the Start button At the end of a programme After washingRClose the drum SClose the inner lid and the ma- chine outer lidGeneral exceptions Adding or removing laundry after programme startInterruption ProgrammeAlteration Skipping a programme stageIt is important to dispense the correct amount, because Adding detergentWater Hardness Too little has the following resultsFabric conditioners, texturisers, liquid starch Adding detergent Water softenersAdding fabric conditioner or texturiser separately Do not exceed the maximum level markStarching separately Programme selection ProgrammesAdditional op Tions ProgrammesExplanations SequenceLoad recognition Wool40C Final spin Starch DrainTop-up rinse programmable Graduated rinsingProgrammes Tumble dry Important other care symbolsIroning Soak Additional optionsPre-wash ShortSpin Water plusSwitching off programme locking early Switching on programme lockingTo check if programme locking is switched on Electronic programme lockingMaximum water level Programmable functionsOption Water plus systemSelecting the programmable function Turn to nextSelecting the Options Silk 30 C Activating Activating the i compartmentWoollens Cold Soak timeSelecting a different Soak time Mixed Wash 40 C Activating Gentle actionStoring the programmable function in memory Starch Activating Top-up rinse for CottonsActivating the programmable func- tion Memory functionCleaning the washing machine Cleaning and careCloth Extra cleaning Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawerPlace a dish under the drain spout Cleaning the fluff drain filter and pumpAfter cleaning Cleaning the filter in the water inlet What to do, if Cause Remedy Problem solving guideProgramme but Check inlet indicaTor flashes and the laundry Was not washed One of the following indiIndicator light Fin Indicator lightIndicator lights Rinse hold Drain/Final spin flashesIng the spin cycle Machine shakes durLaundry has not been Spun satisfactorilyDrawer Large residues of deterFabric conditioner is not Completely dispensed or tooSwitch off the washing machine Opening the lid in the event of a power failureTo check water pressure Programme update function PC After sales serviceAppliance guarantee Customer contactInstallation surface InstallationLevelling and adjusting Please note the following pointsRe-fitting the transit fitting Removing the transit fittingConnection to water supply Drain hose connection Connection to the drainage systemElectrical connection U.K Non-rewireable plugs BS Programme Load Consumption data Consumption dataTechnical data Page Page Page Alteration rights reserved/4602/V00