Indicator light, Drain/Final spin flashes | Miele W 149 specs

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

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 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 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 required LSelect 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 lid Adding or removing laundry after programme start General exceptions Programme InterruptionAlteration Skipping a programme stage Adding detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, becauseWater Hardness Too little has the following results Adding detergent Water softeners Fabric conditioners, texturisers, liquid starch Do not exceed the maximum level mark Adding fabric conditioner or texturiser separatelyStarching separately Programmes Programme selection Programmes Additional op Tions Sequence ExplanationsLoad recognition Wool Starch Drain 40C Final spinTop-up rinse programmable Graduated rinsing Programmes Important other care symbols Tumble dryIroning Additional options SoakPre-wash Short Water plus Spin Switching on programme locking Switching off programme locking earlyTo check if programme locking is switched on Electronic programme locking Programmable functions Maximum water level Water plus system OptionSelecting the programmable function Turn to next Selecting the Options Activating the i compartment Silk 30 C Activating Soak 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 Activating Memory function Activating the programmable func- tion Cleaning and care Cleaning the washing machineCloth 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 Check inlet indica Programme butTor flashes and the laundry Was not washed One of the following indi Indicator light Indicator light FinIndicator lights Rinse hold Drain/Final spin flashes Machine shakes dur Ing the spin cycleLaundry has not been Spun satisfactorily Large residues of deter DrawerFabric conditioner is not Completely dispensed or too Opening 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 contact Installation Installation surfaceLevelling and adjusting 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