Frequently asked questions

General problems with the washer

Issue

Possible cause

Solution

The washer shakes

The four feet are not

Level the machine see,

during the spin cycle.

resting evenly on the

"Installation - Leveling the

 

floor.

Washer".

There are unusual

There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning

sounds coming from

and end of the pump process are normal.

the drain pump.

 

 

Large residues of

The water pressure is too

Rinse the water intake

detergent remain in the

low.

hose filter under running

dispenser drawer.

 

water and carefully

 

 

remove any large

 

 

particles.

 

Water softeners tend to

Clean the detergent

 

clump.

drawer. In the future add

 

 

the detergent first, then

 

 

the water softener.

The fabric softener is

The siphon tube is either

Clean the siphon tube, see

not completely

positioned incorrectly or

"Cleaning and care -

dispensed or too much

clogged.

Cleaning the detergent

water remains in the

 

drawer".

compartment

 

 

"Softener".

 

 

There is an odor from

Only low temperature

Start the program

the drum.

programs were used.

"Sanitize" without laundry

 

 

or any program with

 

 

bleach.

 

 

 

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Miele W 4800 installation instructions General problems with the washer