General Problems - Miele W 2514 WPS Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning and care

General problems

Problem
The Excess detergent
CHECK light comes on.
The Main wash
SEQUENCE indicator
light is flashing.
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
The pump makes
strange noises.
Large amounts of
detergent residue
remain in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed or
too much water remains
in the § compartment.
When laundry is dry it
feels hard to the touch.
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Possible cause
Excessive foam has
built up during
washing.
There is a fault.
The machine feet are
not level.
This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a
pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
The water pressure is
too low.
Powder detergent
used in conjunction
with water softeners
tends to become
sticky.
The siphon tube is not
correctly positioned,
or is clogged up.
Too vigorous wash
action.
Not enough detergent
used.
No fabric conditioner
used.
Remedy
Use less detergent next time
and follow the
manufacturer's instructions
on dosage given on the
packaging.
Start the programme again.
If the fault message appears
again, contact the Service
Department.
Level the machine (see
"Installation").
– Clean the filter in the
water inlet.
– It may be useful to select
the Water plus Extra.
In future, add washing
powder into the dispenser
drawer first, and then add
the water softener.
Clean the siphon, (see
"Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer").
Programme in gentle action
and more water.
Increase detergent dose to
prevent limescale build up in
laundry.
Use fabric conditioner in last
rinse.