Miele W 487 WPS Operating Instructions Manual page 45

^ Switch the washing machine off.
There is a filter flap opener behind the
detergent drawer facia panel.
^ Remove the opener.
^ Use it to open the access flap.
If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa-
ter will be retained in the machine
.
,
Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding or burn-
ing!
^ Place a dish under the access flap.
^ Turn the fluff filter lid round 2-3 times.
Do take it right out.
With large volumes of water the dish will
need to be emptied several times. Se-
cure the fluff filter back into position
and empty the dish before repeating
the procedure. To stop the flow of wa-
ter: Tighten the fluff filter back up again.
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