Opening The Drum Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure; Procedure For Draining Machine - Miele W 1611 Operating Instructions Manual

Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure
^ 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.
Problem solving guide
Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is clogged, more
water will be retained in the machine
(up to 25 litres).
,
Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!
Procedure for draining the machine
^ Place a suitable container under the
access flap.
When draining water from the
machine, do not unscrew the drain
filter completely or take it right out.
^ Turn the drain filter lid round, until
water runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
^ Tighten the drain filter back up again.
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