General Problems - Miele PW 6080 Vario Operating And Installation Instructions

Frequently asked questions

General problems

Problem
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
The pump makes
strange noises.
Large amounts of
detergent residue
remain in the
detergent dispenser
drawer.
Fabric softener is not
completely
dispensed or too
much water remains
in the §
compartment.
The display is in a
different language.
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Possible cause
The machine feet are not
level.
This is not a fault. These noises occur at the end of a
pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
The water pressure is too
low.
Powder detergent used in
conjunction with water
softeners tends to become
sticky.
The siphon tube is not
correctly positioned or is
clogged.
A different language has
been selected in "Settings J
- Language J.
Solution
Level the machine, see
"Installation and
connection".
– Clean the filters in the
water inlets.
– It may be useful to
select the "Water plus"
extra option.
Add powder detergent
into the dispenser drawer
first, and then add the
water softener.
Clean the siphon tube,
see "Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer".
Set the language you
want. The flag symbol will
guide you.