Miele W 1611, Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
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.
Problem solving guide
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