General Problems With The Washer-Dryer - Miele WTW 870 WPM Operating Instructions Manual

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General problems with the washer-dryer

Problem
The washer-dryer is not
steady during a spin
cycle.
Unusual pumping
noises.
Spinning sounds during
the drying process.
The laundry has not
been spun properly and
the laundry is still wet.
Large amounts of
detergent residue
remain in the detergent
drawer.
There is water in the
fabric softener
compartment next to
the capsule.
Possible cause and remedy
The machine feet are not level.
 Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly.
This is not a fault. Slurping noises occur at the end
of the pump sequence as a normal part of
operation.
This is not a fault. The machine will spin even during
a drying programme (thermospin).
The machine detected an imbalance during the final
spin and reduced the spin speed automatically.
 Include both large and small items in the load as
this will give better distribution.
The water pressure is too low.
 Clean the filters in the water inlet.
 It may be useful to select the Water plus option.
Powder detergent used in conjunction with water
softeners tends to become sticky.
 Clean the detergent dispenser drawer and, in the
future, add washing powder to the dispenser
drawer first, and then add the water softener.
CapDosing
was not activated or an empty capsule
was not removed at the end of the last wash
programme.
 Make sure that you remember to activate
the next time you insert a capsule.
CapDosing
 Remove and dispose of the empty capsule at the
end of each programme.
The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer
onto which the capsule is placed is blocked.
 Clean the small pipe.
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