Miele Paramount, Operating Instructions Manual

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General problems
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
The machine feet are not
level. Level the machine (see
"Installation").
The laundry has not been
spun properly and is still
wet. The machine detected an
imbalance during the final
spin and reduced the
spin speed automatically. Include both large and
small items in the load as
this will give better
distribution.
The laundry has not spun
satisfactorily. The spin speed selected
was too low. Select a higher spin
speed next time.
The pump makes strange
noises. This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a
pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
There is a lot of
detergent residue in the
detergent drawer. The water pressure is too
low. – Clean the water inlet
filter.
– Select Water plus.
Powder detergent used
with water softeners can
be sticky. Add washing powder
and then add the water
softener.
Fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed or
too much water remains
in the
§
compartment.
The siphon tube is not
correctly positioned or is
clogged up. Clean the siphon, (see
"Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer").
The display is in a
different language. A different language has
been selected in the
Programmable functions
- Language
J
menu.
Set the language you
want. The flag symbol
will guide you.
When laundry is dry, it
feels hard to the touch. Too vigorous wash action. Programme in gentle
action and more water.
Not enough detergent
used. Increase detergent dose
to prevent limescale
build-up in laundry.
No fabric conditioner
used Use fabric conditioner in
last rinse.
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