Miele W 1740 Operating Instructions

,Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.
,The washing machine must not
be hosed down.
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External casing and fascia
panel
^Clean the casing with a mild
non-abrasive cleaning agent or soap
and water using a well wrung-out
cloth. Wipe dry with a soft...

Cleaning the siphon and conditioner
channel
1. Remove the siphon from
compartment§and rinse under
warm running water. Clean the
siphon tube in the same way.
2. Replace the siphon.
^
Clean the fabric conditioner channel
using a brush and warm water.
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the siphon, the siphon tube
and the fabric conditioner channel
regularly. A build-up of starch will
cause them to get clogged.Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing
^Use a bottle brush to remove
detergent...

Cleaning the water inlet filters
The washing machine has two filters to
protect the inlet valves.
These filters should be checked every
six months or so, or more often if there
are frequent interruptions to the water
supply.
To clean the filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose:
^First turn off the stopcock.
^Unscrew the threaded union
connecting the free end of the inlet
hose to the stopcock.
^
Remove the rubber seal1from the
recess.
^
Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter...

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the
machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
The programme...

Fault messages in the display
Problem Possible cause RemedyA
;lights up in the
display and
Drain fault
flashes.–The water outlet is
blocked or
restricted.
–The drain hose has
been fixed too high.–Clean the drain filter and
the drain pump.
–The maximum delivery
head is 1 m.
;lights up in the
display and
Water inlet
fault
flashes.–The water inlet is
blocked or
restricted.Check whether
–the stopcock is opened
properly.
–the inlet hose is kinked.
– the water pressure is too
low.
;lights up in the
display...

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...

An unsatisfactory wash result
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Liquid detergent
does not give the
required result.Liquid detergents
usually contain no
bleaching agents.
They do not remove
fruit, coffee and tea
stains.–Use a general purpose detergent
containing a bleaching agent.
–Pour stain removers into
compartmentjof the dispenser
drawer and liquid detergent into a
dispenser ball.
–Never put stain removers and
liquid detergent together in the
dispenser drawer.
Grey, greasy
particles cling to
washed...

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button
Possible cause Remedy
The machine is not
connected to the
electricity supply and/or is
not switched on.Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/or
switch the machine on with theI-On/0-Offbutton.
The safety lock has been
activated.Deactivate the safety lock as described in
Changing the programme sequence - Safety
lock.
Access via a code has
been activated.Deactivate the code as described in
Programmable functions - Code.
Power cut.Open the...

Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure
^Switch the washing machine off.
There is a lever behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel.
^Remove the lever.
^
Use it to open the access flap.Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is blocked, up to
25 litres of water will be retained in the
machine.
,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...

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.
,Make sure the drain filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
Opening the drum door
,Always make sure that the...