Problem solving guide, What to do, if Cause Remedy | Miele W 149

Problem solving guide

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	What to do, if . . .	Cause . . .	Remedy . . .

	. . . the programme does not	There is no power.	Check that:
	begin.	The "Finish" indicator light is not	– the lids are properly closed.
		on or the "Start" indicator light is	– the mains plug is plugged in.
		not flashing.	– the fuse or circuit breaker has
			– the fuse or circuit breaker has
			not tripped.
	. . . the "START" indicator is	The inner lid is not locked.	Open the machine outer lid and
	flashing rapidly.		close the inner lid (the lock must
			engage correctly).
	. . . the "Check drain" indica-	The water outlet is restricted.	– Clean the fluff (drain) filter
	tor flashes during the		and drain pump.
	programme, but the wash		– Has the drain hose been
	programme is running nor-		fixed too high? Max. head
	mally.		height: 1 m.
	. . . the "Check drain" indica-	The water outlet is blocked.	height: 1 m.
	. . . the "Check drain" indica-	The water outlet is blocked.
	tor flashes during the
	programme, but the
	programme is not running
	normally.
	. . . foam is coming out of the	There has been an excessive	– Use less detergent next time
	front of the appliance.	build-up of foam which has es-	and follow the recommenda-
		caped through an opening in	tion on the packet.
		the detergent drawer.	– Take the water hardness into
			account.
			– Use a different low-lather de-
			tergent.
	. . . the programme does not	The machine has not been pre-	– See the section "Before using
	begin when the drain/final	pared for using for the first time.	for the first time" for instruc-
	spin programme is selected.		tions on how to prepare the
			machine.

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Miele W 149 operating instructions Problem solving guide, What to do, if Cause Remedy

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 Guide to the machine General view Control panel Overview Technical safety Correct usage Use Accessories Disposal of your old machine Washing 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 GPull out the detergent dispenser drawer HAdd detergent KTurn the programme selector to the programme required MSelect a spin speed LSelect any additional option re- quiredNPress the Start button RClose the drum After washingAt the end of a programme SClose the inner lid and the ma- chine outer lid Adding or removing laundry after programme start General exceptions Alteration ProgrammeInterruption Skipping a programme stage Water Hardness Adding detergentIt is important to dispense the correct amount, because Too little has the following results Adding detergent Water softeners Fabric conditioners, texturisers, liquid starch Adding fabric conditioner or texturiser separately Do not exceed the maximum level markStarching separately Programmes Programme selection Programmes Additional op Tions Load recognition SequenceExplanations Wool Top-up rinse programmable Starch Drain40C Final spin Graduated rinsing Programmes Tumble dry Important other care symbolsIroning Pre-wash Additional optionsSoak Short Water plus Spin To check if programme locking is switched on Switching on programme lockingSwitching off programme locking early Electronic programme locking Programmable functions Maximum water level Selecting the programmable function Water plus systemOption Turn to next Selecting the Options Activating the i compartment Silk 30 C Activating Woollens Cold Soak timeSelecting a different Soak time Mixed Wash 40 C Activating Gentle actionStoring the programmable function in memory Top-up rinse for Cottons Starch Activating Memory function Activating the programmable func- tion Cleaning the washing machine Cleaning and careCloth Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Extra cleaning Cleaning the fluff drain filter and pump Place a dish under the drain spout After cleaning Cleaning the filter in the water inlet Problem solving guide What to do, if Cause Remedy Tor flashes and the laundry Check inlet indicaProgramme but Was not washed One of the following indi Indicator lights Rinse hold Indicator lightIndicator light Fin Drain/Final spin flashes Laundry has not been Machine shakes durIng the spin cycle Spun satisfactorily Fabric conditioner is not Large residues of deterDrawer Completely dispensed or too Switch off the washing machine Opening the lid in the event of a power failureTo check water pressure Appliance guarantee After sales serviceProgramme update function PC Customer contact Levelling and adjusting InstallationInstallation surface Please note the following points Removing the transit fitting Re-fitting the transit fitting Connection to water supply Connection to the drainage system Drain hose connection Electrical connection U.K Non-rewireable plugs BS Consumption data Programme Load Consumption data Technical data Page Page Page Alteration rights reserved/4602/V00