Miele WQ 1000 WPS the washing machine smells unpleasant
Cause 1 of 2Germs or a biofilm have formed in the washing machine, and a wash programme above 60 °C has not been run for a long time. Source: Troubleshooting: Hygiene in the washing machine, p. 82
First checkStart the Clean machine programme with either Miele machine cleaner or a powder multi-purpose detergent added.
Causes and checks
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. Source: Troubleshooting: Hygiene in the washing machine, p. 82
- Start the Clean machine programme with either Miele machine cleaner or a powder multi-purpose detergent added.
The door and the detergent drawer were closed after washing. Source: Troubleshooting: Hygiene in the washing machine, p. 82
- Leave the door and the detergent drawer slightly open so they can dry.
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.
- Large amounts of detergent residue remain in the detergent drawer2 causes in the manual. First: the water connection pressure is too low.
- 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.