Problem solving guide

General problems

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

The machine shakes

The machine feet are

Level the machine (see

during the spin cycle.

not level.

"Installation").

The pump makes

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

strange noises.

a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.

Large amounts of

The water pressure is

– Clean the filter in the

detergent residue remain

too low.

water inlet.

in the detergent

 

– It may be useful to select

dispenser drawer.

 

the Water plus option.

 

Powder detergent

In future, add washing

 

used in conjunction

powder into the dispenser

 

with water softeners

drawer first, and then add

 

tends to become

the water softener.

 

sticky.

 

Fabric conditioner is not

The siphon tube is not

Clean the siphon, (see

completely dispensed or

correctly positioned or

"Cleaning and care -

too much water remains

is clogged up.

Cleaning the detergent

in the § compartment.

 

dispenser drawer").

The laundry has not

The spin speed

Select a higher spin speed

been spun satisfactorily.

selected was too low.

next time.

When laundry is dry it

Too vigorous wash

Programme in gentle action

feels hard to the touch.

action.

and more water.

 

Not enough detergent

Increase detergent dose to

 

used.

prevent limescale build up

 

 

in laundry.

 

No fabric conditioner

Use fabric conditioner in

 

used.

last rinse.

 

 

 

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Miele W 3364 WPS operating instructions General problems