Miele W 5872 Edition 111 Operating Instructions Manual page 52

Problem solving guide
Once the flow of water ceases:
^ Remove the drain filter completely.
^ Clean it thoroughly.
^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the
filter housing. Turn the impeller by
hand to check that it rotates freely.
Any foreign object causing an
obstruction should be removed.
^ Put the drain filter back in place and
secure.
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Make sure the drain filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
To avoid loss of detergent, pour
approx. 2 litres of water into the
detergent dispenser drawer after
cleaning the drain filter. Excess water
will be pumped out automatically
before the next wash programme.
Opening the drum door
,
Always make sure that the drum
is stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is
extremely dangerous.
^ Pull the emergency release
downwards (see illustration). The
drum door will open.