Miele W 1986 instruction

Frequently asked questions

The program runs normally but a fault indicator lights up.

What if …	Possible cause	Fix *
the "Check drain" indica-	The drain is blocked.	Clean the lint trap and the
tor blinks?		drain pump.
the "Water intake" indica-	The water intake is	Check whether:
tor blinks?	impaired.	– the water valve is open.
		– the inlet hose is kinked.
	The inlet hose filter is	Clean the filter under run-
	dirty.	ning water and carefully
		remove any large particles.
the "Oversudsing" indi-	The machine has	Run a drain cycle.
cator lights?	oversudsed.	Only use the recommended
		amount of a high efficiency
		detergent.
the "Main Wash" indica-	There is a fault.	Start the program once
tor blinks in the program		more.
sequence display?		If the fault message ap-
		pears again call Miele’s
		Technical Service Depart-
		ment.
the "Anti-crease/End" in-	The program selector	Turn the program selector to
dicator blinks in the pro-	was moved to a differ-	the original position.
gram sequence display?	ent setting after the
	program started.

*To turn off the fault indicator light: Turn off the washer with the "On/Off" button and turn the program selector to "End".

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Miele W 1986 operating instructions Program runs normally but a fault indicator lights up

Contents

Operating instructions Contents Installation instructions Important Safety Instructions Control panel Guide to the washer Before using the washer Prepare and sort laundry Using the washer Load the laundry Fine rinse Select a programJeans Dress shirts Fabric Cottons Program guide Special spin options Select a spin speed Select wash options if needed Add detergent Water softener DetergentDo not use chlorine bleach Water hardness Fabric dye Using the Starch programFabric softener Starch Start the program Select Delay StartActivate the program lock if necessary Remove the laundry Unload the laundry Adding/removing laundry during a wash program Cancelling a program that has not yet startedDrum door can not be opened if To change a program Cancelling a program that has startedMaking changes to the pro- gram Skipping part of a program To activate the program lock To cancel the program lockLocking the washer Electronic program lock To activate the safety lock Child Safety LockTo deactivate the safety lock Cleaning the detergent drawer Cleaning the washerWasher care Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap After cleaning Quick Guide Select a program Quick GuidePrepare and sort laundry Load the laundry Unload the laundry Select Delay Start if needed Start the programSelect wash options if needed Add detergent Activate the program lock if necessary Program guide Cleaning the inlet hose filter Cleaning the water inlet filtersCleaning the filter in the inlet valve Program stops and a fault indicator blinks Frequently asked questionsProgram will not start Program runs normally but a fault indicator lights up Poor wash results Gent residue on What if … Possible cause Fix Laundry has aGray sticky residue? There is white deter Door will not open when the Door button is pressed Opening the drum door during a power failure PC Update After Sales Service Installation Instructions Electrical connection InstallationHelp protect our environment Plumbing connection Disposal of the packing materials Help protect our environmentDisposal of an old appliance Front view Installation Installation site Washer / Dryer Stack Installation beneath a counter Remove the shipping struts Installation Installation Level the washer Adjust the four leveling feet Water connection Plumbing connection Plumbing connection Connection to the drain system Grounding Instructions Electrical connectionPage Page Alterations rights reserved /000/1302