An Unsatisfactory Wash Result - Miele WT 2679 WPM Operating Instructions Manual

Problem solving guide

An unsatisfactory wash result

Problem
Liquid detergent
does not give the
required result.
Grey, greasy
particles cling to
washed laundry.
White residues
which look like
powder detergent
are seen on dark
textiles after
washing.
A stale smell is in
the drum and on
laundry.
Clothes are coming
out creased.
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Possible cause
Liquid detergents usually
contain no bleaching
agents. They do not
remove fruit, coffee and
tea stains.
Insufficient detergent has
been used to break
down the particles of
grease in heavily soiled
laundry.
The detergent contained
compounds (zeolites) to
aid water softening which
are not soluble in water.
They have ended up on
the laundry.
Low temperature
washing.
Programme was
overloaded.
The wrong programme
was used.
Remedy
– Use a general purpose
detergent containing a
bleaching agent.
– Pour stain removers into
compartment j and liquid
detergent into a dispenser
ball (remember to remove
the dispensing ball before
drying!).
– Never put stain removers
and liquid detergent together
in the dispenser drawer.
– Use more detergent.
– Before washing the next load
run a Cottons 95°C
programme with powder
detergent but without a load.
– Try and brush off the
residues with a soft brush
once the laundry is dry.
– Wash dark textiles using a
detergent which contains no
zeolites. Liquid detergents
usually contain no zeolites.
Before washing the next load
run a Cottons 95°C programme
with powder detergent but
without a load.
Reduce quantity of clothes in
the drum.
– Check care labels and the
programme chart.
– Use easy iron conditioners.