Miele WQ 1000 WPS large amounts of detergent residue remain in the detergent drawer
Cause 1 of 2The water connection pressure is too low. Source: Troubleshooting: Problems with the detergent drawer, p. 83
First checkCheck the water connection pressure; it must be at least 100 kPa (1 bar).
Causes and checks
The water connection pressure is too low. Source: Troubleshooting: Problems with the detergent drawer, p. 83
- Check the water connection pressure; it must be at least 100 kPa (1 bar).
- Check the filter in the water inlet hose for dirt and clean it.
Powder detergent used with water softeners tends to become sticky. Source: Troubleshooting: Problems with the detergent drawer, p. 83
- Clean the detergent drawer.
- In future, add the powder detergent first and then add the softener to the powder detergent.
All 2 causes checked. Contact Miele Customer Service Department: 0330 160 6600.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Miele Customer Service Department: 0330 160 6600, miele.co.uk. United Kingdom. Source: Back cover: United Kingdom, p. 95
Other WQ 1000 WPS problems
- The washing machine does not switch on and the display stays dark2 causes in the manual. First: there is no power to the washing machine.
- The door cannot be opened during the wash processDuring the wash process the door is locked and the door sensor is switched off.
- The washing machine smells unpleasant2 causes in the manual. First: germs or a biofilm have formed in the washing machine, and a wash programme above 60 °C has not been run for a long time.
- The fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed and a large amount of water remains in its compartmentThe siphon is not correctly positioned or is clogged.
Sources
- Operating instructions for washing machines WQ 1000 WPS. Miele & Cie. KG. Document M.-Nr. 12 984 801, revision / 00 / 002, en-GB, 96 pages, en-GB. media.miele.com (PDF). Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.