Miele WS 5073 SLUICE, Operating Instructions Manual

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Problem solving guide
The indicator light “
q
” is flashing.
Check whether the drainage system is
clogged.
The Pre-wash indicator light “
i
" is flash-
ing in the sequence display.
Start the programme again. If the indicator
still flashes call the Service Department.
The Main wash indicator light “
j
”
flashes during, or after the end of a pro-
gramme.
If it also flashes on the next programme there
is a technical fault.
Call the Service Department.
Despite adequate water supply pressure,
the machine takes a long time to fill.
The filters in the water inlet might be blocked.
Clean as described under the section “Clean-
ing and Care”.
Large amounts of unused detergent re-
main in the dispenser.
Water supply pressure is too low.
Clean filters (as described in the section
“Cleaning and Care”).
Check if the water flow through the stop-
cock is 5 litres in 15 seconds.
Washing powder becomes viscous when
used together with a water softener.
In future pour washing powder into the deter-
gent dispenser before adding water softener.
Fabric conditioner or bleaching agent is
not completely dispensed or water re-
mains in the dispensing compartment.
The siphon tube is either incorrectly posi-
tioned or clogged.
Lift the lid and remove the siphon.
Rinse out the dispenser compartment and
the siphon with warm water.
Possible reasons for increased levels of
foaming:
– detergent type
Only use detergent formulated for use in
commercial washer extractors. Domestic
laundry detergent is not suitable.
– overdosing of detergent
Dispense detergent following the deter-
gent manufacturer’s instructions on the
packaging and in accordance with local
water hardness levels.
– detergent creates too much foam
Use a lower foaming detergent or contact
your detergent application specialist.
– very soft water
In areas with hardness level 1 dispense
less detergent in accordance with the
detergent manufacturer’s instructions.
– soiling level of the laundry
For lightly soiled laundry dispense less
detergent in accordance with the deter-
gent manufacturer’s instructions.
– residues, e.g. detergent are left on
laundry
Run an additional pre-wash without deter-
gent and without selecting a temperature.
Laundry which has been soaked before
washing must be thoroughly
rinsed before running a wash programme.
– small loads
Reduce the amount of detergent dis-
pensed according to the size of the load.
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