Opening The Door During A Power Failure Or When The Drain Is Blocked; Drain The Machine - Miele PW 6080 Vario Operating And Installation Instructions

Opening the door during a
power failure or when the drain
is blocked
,
Disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
There is a tool behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel which opens the
access flap to the drain system.
^ Remove the tool.
^ Use it to open the lint trap door.
Frequently asked questions

Drain the machine.

If the main drain hose is clogged, water
will be retained in the machine (up to
35 liters).
,
Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, the
water draining out of the machine
will still be hot! Stop and allow it to
cool before proceeding.
Machines with a drain filter
^ Place a suitable container under the
access flap.
When draining water from the
machine, do not unscrew the drain
filter completely or take it right out.
^ Unscrew the lint trap lid until water
runs out.
To stop the flow of water:
^ Tighten the lid back up again.
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