Miele W865 Front Load Washer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Hi, my machine is
I don't think the problem is your filters. If you had clogged filters it wouldn't be filling with water, or if you had a bad water valve (not electronically opening the water valve) again it wouldn't be filling with water. I have to go through this in my own head so bear with me. :0).
The fact that the water is stopping seems like the sensor for it being filled to the desired level is OK, but having said that, have you tried setting the water level to a Small, or Medium load just to confirm the water sensor is fully functional? Now you say it had "excess water"...is it overfilling? if it's overfilling then maybe your water level sensor is malfunctioning? if you confirm the water level sensor is working at Small, Medium, Large settings where it's not overfilling, then I would look at the main cycle switch as maybe being bad. If the water levels are incorrect and it seems that may be stopping the machine from going to the next stage in the cycle, I would closer at the valves. See if you can find anything online for your particular washing machine. There are sites out there for just about anything.
Fabric conditioner drawer
Try cleaning inside the the machine where the soap dispenser drawer fits into. Sometimes this builds up with lots of soap and fabric conditioner residue and stops the conditioner from going through.
Take the drawer back out and look inside where it goes to see if there is a build up of soap etc...
hope this helps
Replacing door seal on w698 miele
Normally they're held on with 2 wire rings, 1 at the edge of the seal at the door opening and the other on the edge of the outer drum. Unplug your machine and remove the lid, this will help access and give you more light to work with. Remove the ring at the door opening first and pull seal from the lip. Access can now be made for the one at the drum. Do the same for the one on the drum.
When putting in new one reverse the procedure and start at the drum, make sure you have the seal the right way around, normally holes in bottom of seal for drainage. Thread the seal over the lip and then put ring on. Same process for the front. Put lid on and plug machine in and test for leaks.
Loud bang at the start
You're probably right. I don't remember whether this particular model has an access hatch on the back, if it does, replacing the belt should be fairly straightforward. First put the belt around the motor pulley, then use a screwdriver or similar to lever and roll the belt onto the drum pulley.
My miele is saying check
You probably have foreign objects in the drain pump. To access the drain pump, open the cover on the lower left hand side of the unit. Once thats open you will see the drain pump. Turn the knob to open drain pump. There will probably be water still in the pump so you may want to have a small container and some towels handy. Reach inside the pump and clean out any foreign object. The rotor is located in the back of the pump, stick your fingers inside and make sure it spins freely. That should take care of your problem.
Replacing door seal on W865 Miele
Try RepairClinic.com. They carry replacement parts and provide step by step parts replacement guides for many types of appliances. You'll need the approxomate date of manufacture, model #, and serial #.
Machine will not spin and
Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
Sorry but I do not know your particular machine BUT I would suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor lint tray/filter. So many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters. The motor is unable to drain all of the water in the allotted time.
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!) and held in by a round cover/knob.
REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT!
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. If it doesn't work then the motor is malfunctioning!
Hope the filter is the problem and good luck!
John C
Machine wont drain or spin.
Check the filter at the front of the machine at the base.
There should be a small cover at front of machine at base.
Open this cover and inside you will see a circular cap.
This needs to be unscrewed anti clock wise, it can be stiff if not used before.
remember you will have to catch the water that comes out and pull out any debris inside.
It is possibly blocked or has debris inside.
Remember you will have to catch the water be prepared.
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After wash is completed there is water remaining i...
The first thing to do is to CHECK IN AND AROUND THE RUBBER DOOR BOOT (called a bellow) for small articles of clothing (like socks and underwear) that may have gotten lodged in behind the rubber. Pull the rubber back where it meets the wash tub and look behind it. It is common for small items to get stuck here, become forgotten and start to mildew. You should check this area after each wash and clean it periodically to get rid of the formation of soap scum, mold, and mildew. HINT: When you get ready to wash a load of towels, take a dirty towel and clean the door boot thoroughly (including the areas behind the rubber). Immediately place the towel in the wash and run it on a sanitary cycle. This way you eliminate the need for cleaning rags.
PERIODICALLY RUN THE WASHER ON A CLEANING CYCLE. Place the washer on the hottest setting you have (usually a Sanitary cycle) with nothing but bleach in the wash tub. Some newer models actually have a "Clean Cycle" available now just for this purpose. This helps keep the wash tub, drain lines and pump sanitized.
CHECK AND CLEAN THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER. Accumulations of debris in the drain pump filter can also cause odors. HINT: If you own a shop vac, pull the drain hose from the standpipe at the wall and pull a vacuum on the line. This will drain any residual water left in the tub, pump and drain lines BEFORE you remove the drain pump cover. This will prevent a messy clean up later.
LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN IF POSSIBLE. When not in use, leave the door open to allow the tub to air out and to keep mold and mildew from forming on the door bellow. I know this may not be desirable in some households with small children. If too much mildew forms on the rubber and it cannot be removed, replacement of the bellow may be required.
NOTE: This problem is common with front loader style washing machines. The doors on these machines have an air tight/water tight seal that is great for sealing the washer during the wash cycle, but can be terrible for collecting small garments and for not allowing the tub to properly air out when not in use. Following these simple preventive measures can go a long way towards preventing harmful mold and mildew, and towards extending the life of the door bellow and pump.
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Miele w865 - door won't open after completed wash
the solenoid sounds like it is defective on the door lock or the plug has fallen out of the door lock. if you remove the sealing ring clip which holds the door seal in place and pull back the seal you can reach inside the unit and make sure the plug is in place. check also there is power to the plug
hope this helps. if all else fails call the Miele service centre in your area and they will be able to help
Door Seal on Miele W865
no he is right, there are 3 bolts around the seal, remove/unscrew them, pull front cover and the door will swing open.
loosen the wired coupling around the seal that holds in place and pull seal off.
Now u are ready to put your new seal back on. These is the hardest part.
good luck
Maximum load
I solved my problem by choosing a different washing machine to buy
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