General Problems - Miele PWM 508 Mop Star 80 Operating And Installation Instructions

Problem solving guide

General problems

Problem
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
Large amounts of deter-
gent residue remain in
the detergent dispenser
drawer.
Fabric softener is not
completely dispensed
or too much water re-
mains in the  com-
partment.
The display is in a dif-
ferent language.
The laundry has not
been spun properly. The
laundry is still wet.
The drum remains sta-
tionary but the pro-
gramme keeps running.
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Cause and remedy
The machine feet are not level and not secured.
 Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly.
The water pressure is too low.
 Clean the filters in the water inlet.
Powder detergent used in conjunction with water
softeners tends to become sticky.
 Clean the detergent dispenser drawer and, in fu-
ture, add detergent into the drawer first, and then
add the water softener.
The siphon tube is not correctly positioned or is
clogged.
 Clean the siphon, see "Cleaning and care – Clean-
ing the detergent dispenser compartment".
A different language has been selected.
 Switch the washing machine off and on again.
The selected operator language appears in the dis-
play.
The operator language has been changed.
 Select the language you require (see "Language"
under "Supervisor level").
The machine detected a high level of imbalance dur-
ing the final spin and reduced the spin speed auto-
matically.
 Include both large and small items in the load as
this will achieve better distribution.
 Switch the washing machine off and then back on
with the  button.
 Note the message in the display.
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor control.
The drum continues to spin and the programme con-
tinues.