Problem solving guide

General problems

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

The machine shakes

The machine feet are not

Level the machine (see

during the spin cycle.

level.

"Installation").

The laundry has not been

The machine detected an

Include both large and

spun properly and is still

imbalance during the final

small items in the load as

wet.

spin and reduced the

this will give better

 

spin speed automatically.

distribution.

The laundry has not spun

The spin speed selected

Select a higher spin

satisfactorily.

was too low.

speed next time.

The pump makes strange

This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a

noises.

pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.

There is a lot of

The water pressure is too

– Clean the water inlet

detergent residue in the

low.

filter.

detergent drawer.

 

– Select Water plus.

 

Powder detergent used

Add washing powder

 

with water softeners can

and then add the water

 

be sticky.

softener.

Fabric conditioner is not

The siphon tube is not

Clean the siphon, (see

completely dispensed or

correctly positioned or is

"Cleaning and care -

too much water remains

clogged up.

Cleaning the detergent

in the § compartment.

 

dispenser drawer").

The display is in a

A different language has

Set the language you

different language.

been selected in the

want. The flag symbol

 

Programmable functions

will guide you.

 

- Language J menu.

 

When laundry is dry, it

Too vigorous wash action.

Programme in gentle

feels hard to the touch.

 

action and more water.

 

Not enough detergent

Increase detergent dose

 

used.

to prevent limescale

 

 

build-up in laundry.

 

No fabric conditioner

Use fabric conditioner in

 

used

last rinse.

 

 

 

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Miele W 1514 operating instructions General problems