General Problems With The Washing Machine - Miele wda 201 Operating Instructions Manual

Problem solving guide

General problems with the washing machine

Problem
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
The laundry has not
been spun properly and
is still wet.
Strange pump noises
can be heard.
Large amounts of deter-
gent residue remain in
the detergent dispenser
drawer.
Fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed
or too much water re-
mains in the  com-
partment.
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Cause and remedy
The machine feet are not level.
 Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly.
The machine detected an imbalance during the final
spin cycle and reduced the spin speed automatically.
 Include both large and small items in the load as
this will give better distribution during spinning.
This is not a fault.
These slurping noises occur at the end of the pump
sequence as a normal part of operation.
The water pressure is too low.
 Clean the water inlet filter.
 It may be useful to select the Water plus extra op-
tion.
Powder detergent used in conjunction with water
softeners tends to become sticky.
 In future, add washing powder into the dispenser
drawer first, and then add the water softener.
The siphon tube is not correctly positioned or is
clogged.
 Clean the siphon, see "Cleaning and care - Clean-
ing the detergent dispenser drawer".