Miele washing machine does not spin clothes well

Even the most modern household appliances can break down over time, so there is nothing to worry about. At the same time, problems with certain functions are not always associated with breakdowns of the internal components of the “home assistant”. For example, if a Miele washing machine does not spin clothes well, then you may be able to fix the problem yourself even without calling a service center employee. Let's figure out why this can happen to new SMs and how to deal with it.

Why didn’t things seem to be wrung out?

If after a working cycle the washing machine produces wet laundry, this means that one of the key functions of the household appliance has failed. Manually wrung out clothes is not only very difficult, but also takes a very long time, which is why it is so important that the machine adequately wrings things out after washing. The main problem with controlling this function is that while the machine is running, it is impossible to check the quality of the spin cycle, and after the program ends, nothing can be done with wet things. Why does this happen?

Poor quality assembly of the device. In this case, a weak spin will become noticeable after the very first working cycle.
Drum overload. The user may have added too much dirty laundry, causing the appliance to be unable to cope with the heavy load.
Incorrect washing mode selected. Also, the housewife could choose a program in which there is either no spin at all or it is very weak.
Different densities of linen. If you wash clothes with different densities in one working cycle, then some of the clothes will remain poorly wrung out.
There is waste liquid left in the drum after washing and rinsing.This happens in a situation where the drain hose is clogged and therefore cannot release water from the tank. In this case, due to residual moisture, even previously perfectly wrung out items will get wet again.
Foreign object between tank and drum. If the owner of the equipment has left extra things in his clothes, such as coins or paper clips, then they can get between the tank and the drum, which will disrupt the work of the “home assistant”. Torn buttons or other small items of clothing can also interfere.
Wear of bearings or other SM components. In this case, it may be necessary to repair bearings or other elements of the machine, due to which strong extraneous noise will be heard during operation.
Damage to the tachometer. Troubleshooting this type of problem may be necessary in a situation where the user regularly washes more clothes than is acceptable.

On average, a washing machine drum can hold 5 kilograms of dirty clothes, which can be cleaned in one cycle - check the official user manual for exact information.

Problems with the pump. If the reason for the weak spin is in the pump, then this can be understood by different signals, which is why it will not be possible to quickly determine whether it is in order or not. It’s better not to guess, but to immediately partially disassemble the machine, inspect the part itself and either restore it or replace it with a new one.

Finally, the last possible cause is damage to the CM control board. It is the “brain” of the washing machine that controls the operation of all components, so if it fails, this can affect any function of the unit.

Do this first

If your Miele washing machine does not spin well and you end up with wet laundry after every wash, then you can try to find the reason for the poor quality of the “home assistant” on your own. In a situation where complex repairs are not needed to eliminate a malfunction, you just need to check the following point by point:

If it seems to you that the machine is overloaded with laundry, remove some clothes from the drum, and then activate the spin cycle again.
If nothing has changed, you should clean the drains, since a simple blockage may be to blame.
In case of repeated failure, you need to check the tank and drum to see if a foreign object has entered there. Be sure to remove it if you find anything extra.
When you have tried to clean items made from rough fabrics, try washing them separately on the highest rpm cycle.
Make sure there is no imbalance in the drum due to the clothes bunching up in one big lump. To always maintain balance, it is better to wash several light ones with heavy items for balance.

The listed steps often help resolve a problem with poor-quality spinning, so if none of this helps you, then most likely a complex repair is required. To do this, you need to partially or even completely disassemble the washing machine in order to carefully examine the heating element, pump, electric motor and other key components of the SM. If you are confident in your abilities and the warranty period has already passed, you can try to detect and replace damaged parts yourself. Otherwise, it is better to call a technician so as not to void the warranty and accidentally damage the machine even more.

Operate the machine according to the rules

Very often, the reason for the poor-quality operation of the machine is hidden in a banal disregard for the rules for operating household appliances. For example, users sometimes forget to remove foreign objects from clothing pockets and also inspect the drum before loading laundry. The latter is especially true for families with small children who may have placed a small toy or other small item in the drum. In this case, the item will most likely damage the internal components of the SM, which will require expensive repairs. Before washing, empty pockets of foreign objects

Also, housewives do not always accurately select washing programs, ignoring the official instructions for the device and the recommendations of the clothing manufacturer. For example, you should not wash a duvet on a delicate cycle, because this will damage not only the product, but also the washing machine.