Possible Reasons For Increased Levels Of Foaming - Miele PW 811 Operating And Installation Instructions

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Possible reasons for increased levels of foaming

Problem
Excessive foaming
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Possible cause and solution
Detergent type
Only use detergent suitable for use in industrial washing
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machines. Domestic detergent is not suitable.
Too much detergent
Dispense detergent in accordance with the instructions
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on the packaging and on the basis of the local water
hardness.
Detergent creates too much foam
Use a lower foaming detergent or contact your detergent
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application specialist.
Very soft water
In areas with hardness level 1, add less detergent in ac-
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cordance with the detergent manufacturer's instructions.
Soiling level of the laundry
For lightly soiled laundry, add less detergent in accor-
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dance with the detergent manufacturer's instructions.
Residues, e.g. detergent left on laundry
Run an additional pre-rinse without detergent and with-
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out selecting a temperature. Laundry which has been
pre-treated before washing must be thoroughly rinsed
before washing.
Small loads
Reduce the amount of detergent accordingly.
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Drum speed too high during the wash cycle
Reduce the drum speed and wash cycle.
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