Miele W 1918 operating instructions Slowly into the machine? Large residues

Problem solving guide

What to do if, . . .	Cause . . .	Remedy . . .
. . . In spite of adequate	A filter in the water inlet system	Clean the water inlet filters.
water supply, the water flows	is blocked.
slowly into the machine?
. . . Large residues of	The water pressure is too low.	– Clean the filters in the water
detergent remain in the		inlet system.
dispenser drawer?		– It may help to select “Water
		plus”.
	Detergent used with a water	Pour detergent into the
	softener tends to become sticky.	dispenser before adding any
		water softener.
. . Fabric softener is not	The dispenser drawer was not	Make sure the drawer is all the
completely dispensed or	pushed in when the fabric	way in.
water remains in the p	softener was being dispensed.
compartment?	The siphon tube is either	Clean the siphon tube.
	incorrectly positioned or
	clogged.
. . . There is an excessive	Use only a low-sudsing	– Follow recommendations on
build-up of foam?	detergent at the appropriate	the package.
	temperature.	– Take the water hardness into
		account.
		– Use less detergent for lightly
		soiled or small loads.
. . . Lime deposits appear on	Not enough detergent has been	– Use a decalcifier suitable for
the drum surface?	used.	use in washing machines. A
		product called “Quick” is
		available from the Miele Parts
		Department.
		– Use the correct amount of
		detergent for the water
		hardness in your area.

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