Miele W 931i Operating Instructions Manual page 32

Problem solving guide
What to do if . . .
. . . the drum door cannot be
opened.
. . . large residues of deter-
gent remain in the dispenser
drawer:
. . . fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed or
water remains in the p com-
partment:
. . . there is an excessive
build-up of foam:
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Cause . . .
The appliance is not plugged in
to the electricity supply.
Power cut
The door was not correctly
engaged.
There is still water in the drum.
The suds temperature is higher
than 55°C.
The water supply pressure is
too low.
Washing powder used with
water softener tends to become
sticky.
The dispenser drawer was not
pushed right in when the
conditioner was being flushed
in.
The siphon tube is either
incorrectly positioned or
clogged.
Too much detergent was used.
Use only a suitable low-lather
detergent at the appropriate
temperature.
Remedy . . .
–
Put the plug in the socket.
–
See "What to do if" - (1st
Section) on how to open the
door.
–
Please press hard against
the lock side of the drum
door and then press the
"Door" button.
–
Select the "Drain"
programme for the water to
be pumped out.
–
Open the drum door
–
Clean the water inlet filter.
–
It may be useful to select
"Water plus".
Pour washing powder into the
dispenser before adding the
water softener.
Clean the siphon tube.
–
Follow recommendations on
the packet.
–
Take the water hardness
level in account.
–
Use less detergent for lightly
soiled or small loads.