Miele Washing Machine not draining - DIY help please

love_lifer

Hello All

I have a 10 year old miele Premier 520 which isnt draining properly. It will drain from the front through the drain filter but not down the drainage pipe. Im suspecting a blockage or broken pump.

Ive got it on its side but cant seem to get the bottom off to look at the pump

Any advice? Ive been on youtube but cant find this specific issue

Thanks

EssexExile

Bottoms don't come off, back usually, sorry not familiar with the machine.

love_lifer

Thanks. That makes sense, do i go through the back then?

Update: going through the side...

Hasbeen

love_lifer wrote: »

Hello All

I have a 10 year old miele Premier 520 which isnt draining properly. It will drain from the front through the drain filter but not down the drainage pipe. Im suspecting a blockage or broken pump.

Ive got it on its side but cant seem to get the bottom off to look at the pump

Any advice? Ive been on youtube but cant find this specific issue

Thanks

Probably a silly question but?

Have you pulled the filter right out to inspect it?

Does the pump impellor turn by hand?

With drain/filter out does it rotate when you turn machine to spin setting?

love_lifer

Hi hasbeen yes apart from the last one. Ive blown through all the pipes and checked for blockages- there dont seem to be any.

im running it now and will see what happens- the tops off so i get a good view

love_lifer

It works! blowing through the pipes and prodding a few bits has strangely paid off.... and saved me a lot of money

jimbo_the_jetset

Run some citric acid through it on a hot service wash. £1.50 from Wilko