Miele W 853 Operating Manual page 45

What to do, if . . .
. . . the indicator light "Drain
/ Final spin" flashes.
. . . the indicator light
"Anti-crease/Finish" flashes.
. . . the drum door cannot be
opened.
. . . the machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
. . . the washing has not
been spun satisfactorily.
. . . the pump makes
strange noises.
Cause
The final spin has not taken
place. The machine detected
an imbalance.
The position of the programme
selector was altered after the
start of the programme.
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 four feet are not resting
evenly on the floor.
The spin speed selected was
too low.
The load was not distributed
sufficiently evenly in the drum.
To protect the machine laundry
was only spun at a reduced
speed.
These noises occur at the end
of a pump sequence as a
normal part of the operation.
They are not a fault.
Problem solving guide
Remedy
–
Loosen and re-distribute the
washing.
–
Select the programme Spin
or Drain.
–
Take into account the spin
speed of the relevant
programme.
Turn the programe selector
back to the programme
previously chosen.
Put the plug in the socket.
See "Problem solving guide",
How to open the door after a
power failure.
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.
Level the machine. See
'Installation advice'.
Select a higher spin speed next
time.
Always mix large and small
items in the load.
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