Descaling the water inlet nozzles on a Miele household washing machine

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If water is spraying out of the detergent drawer, calcified water inlet nozzles may be the cause. This guide shows how to remove, descale, and reinstall the detergent compartment spray head located in the upper area of the detergent drawer. The rating plate is located on the inside of the door. The photos show a Miele WDA110WCS; other Miele models may be constructed slightly differently.

🧰 Tools

Tx20 Torx Schraubendreher
1x Tx30 Torx Schraubendreher
Federnziehhaken
Alte Zahnbürste oder Spülbürste

⚙️ Parts

Zitronesäure oder Essigsäure

ШагиSteps

Remove lid

Turn off the water and unplug the machine.
Screw off the water inlet hose on the back of the machine.
Remove the two TX20 screws at the front left and right under the plastic caps.
Remove the two TX20 screws at the back.

Remove detergent drawer

Pull out the detergent drawer until the stop.
Press the unlocking in the back left and pull out the drawer completely.

Release the detergent drawer screw

Release the screw and the two clips on the detergent drawer.

Release the main manifold

Disconnect the connector from the valve module.
Use a flathead screwdriver to gently press in the two locking tabs and release the latch.
Remove the main manifold.
Release the siphon from the detergent drawer.

Remove the detergent drawer and diverter valve

Carefully remove the detergent drawer and the diverter valve from the machine.
Work slowly, as the removal is a bit tricky.

Remove the detergent dispenser shower

Remove the two TX20 screws on the detergent dispenser shower.
Remove the TX20 screw on the valve block.
Release the clips on the drawer compartment.

Cleaning the shower module

Place the shower module in a container with descaler and let it soak thoroughly.
Clean the nozzles with a brush.
Rinse the shower module with a shower hose and check that the water flows out freely.

Release the front panel and porthole

Release the porthole at the drain pump compartment.
Remove the two TX20 screws on the porthole and remove the porthole.
Remove the bottom panel using the two clips.
Remove the two TX20 screws on the front panel.
Remove the door seal and the tension ring.
The tension spring is located at the bottom at the 6 o'clock position. Pull it off using a spring puller or a small screwdriver.

Remove the front panel

Loosen the central TX30 retaining screw on the front panel.
Detach the door seal completely from the front panel.
Pull the front panel downwards to remove it.
Disconnect the door release connector.

Remove the side panel

Remove the three screws at the front of the side panel.
Remove the two screws at the top of the side panel.
Remove the three screws at the back of the side panel.
Remove the side panel.

Drying the drip tray

Dry the drip tray with an absorbent cloth.
Check that there is no more water remaining in the tray.

Reassembling the device

Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble your device.
Thread the silicone hose siphon onto the detergent drawer spout.
Install the side panel.
Install the front panel and reconnect the door lock connector.
Install the drum door seal and secure it with the retaining ring.
Tighten all screws.
Install the top cover.
Run a test cycle and check that water no longer sprays from the detergent drawer.

Follow the steps in reverse order if you haven't fully reassembled the device yet. Then, run a short test cycle to check if the detergent drawer remains watertight.

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