Opening The Drum Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure - Miele PW 5065 Operating And Installation Instructions

Problem solving guide
Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure
,
Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply.
There is a lever behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel.
^ Remove the lever.
^ Use it to open the access flap.
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... Machines with a drain pump
If the drain outlet is clogged, a large
amount of water will be retained in the
machine (up to 30 litres).
,
Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!
^ 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 drain filter lid until water
runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
^ Tighten the drain filter back up again.