Miele 09 900 700 operating instructions General problems with the washing machine

Page 43

 

Problem solving guide

 

 

General problems with the washing machine

 

 

Problem

Cause and remedy

The machine shakes

The machine feet are not level.

during the spin cycle.

 Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly.

The laundry has not

The machine detected an imbalance during the final

been spun properly and

spin cycle and reduced the spin speed automatically.

is still wet.

 Include both large and small items in the load as

 

this will give better distribution during spinning.

 

 

Strange pump noises

This is not a fault.

can be heard.

These slurping noises occur at the end of the pump

 

sequence as a normal part of operation.

 

 

Large amounts of de

The water pressure is too low.

tergent residue remain

 Clean the water inlet filter.

in the detergent dis

 It may be useful to select the Water plus extra op

penser drawer.

tion.

 

 

 

Powder detergent used in conjunction with water

 

softeners tends to become sticky.

 

 In future, add washing powder into the dispenser

 

drawer first, and then add the water softener.

 

 

Fabric conditioner is

The siphon tube is not correctly positioned or is clog

not completely dis

ged.

pensed or too much

 Clean the siphon, see "Cleaning and care - Clean

water remains in the

ing the detergent dispenser drawer".

compartment.

 

 

 

43

Image 43
Contents Operating instructions for washing machines Disposal of the packing mate‐ rial Caring for the environmentDisposal of your old machine Contents Contents Contents Correct application Safety with children Page Page Correct use Page Accessories Control panel Operating the washing machineProgrammable functions Running the first programme Before using for the first timeDetergent When drying with a tumble dryerWashing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumptionGeneral tips Prepare the laundrySort the laundry Pre-treat stainsSelect a programme Switch on the washing ma‐ chineProgramme selection Open the door Load the washing machineClose the door Select an extra options Select programme settingsSelect a spin speed Add detergent Start the programme Start the programme the end of a programmeAt the end of a programme Soak Extra optionsShort Pre-washTo omit the final spin Rinse hold SpinningFinal spin speed Rinse and interim spinAutomatic plus 40C Max. load 5.0 kg Cottons 30C to 90C Max. load 7.0 kgCottons Minimum iron 60C to 20C Max. load 3.5 kgProgramme chart Separate rinse / Starch Max. load 7.0 kg Main wash Rinses Spinning Programme sequenceSpecial features in the pro‐ gramme sequence Garment care label symbols Changing a programme Cancelling a programmeChanging the programme sequence Interrupting a programmeAdding or removing laundry af‐ ter the programme has started Detergent Miele recommended detergents Detergent Colour run and dye removers/ dyes Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separatelyExternal casing and fascia panel Cleaning and careCleaning the drum Cleaning the detergent dis‐ penser drawerCleaning and care To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Cleaning the water inlet filtersProgramme does not start Problem solving guideWash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on Programme selector was moved to another posi‐ Programme using a temperature above 60C hasWashing machine has detected a fault during Excessive foam has built up during washingGeneral problems with the washing machine An unsatisfactory wash result Door will not open Problem Cause and remedy Drum door cannotBe opened by pressing Blocked drain outlet Procedure for draining the washing machineOpening the door Optional accessories After sales serviceGuarantee U.K Guarantee Other countriesFront view Installation and connectionRear view Transporting the washing machine to its installation site Installation surfaceRemoving the transit bars Installation and connection Re-fitting the transit bars Levelling the machine Screwing out and adjusting the feetBuilding under a continuous work‐ top/ in a kitchen run Washer-dryer stackPlease note Drain hose Electronic unit and washing machine housingWater protection system Inlet hoseConnection to the water sup‐ ply MaintenanceExtension hose Drain hose connection Connection to the drainage systemElectrical connection U.K Non-rewireable plugs BSTechnical data Consumption data Water plus system Programmable functionsFollow steps  to  to programme and store in memory Gentle action Suds cooling Memory Soak duration Detergent Optional accessoriesSpecialist detergents Machine care products Fabric carePage Page United Kingdom WDA En-GB Nr 900 700