Instruction manual |
for washing machine W 1903
It is essential to read these operating instructions before
installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine.
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M-Nr. 05 226 190
Contents
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparation for use
Help to protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Economical usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Preparing the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Textile care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adding fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Changing the programme sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 End of Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Programmable options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
User-Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation Instructions
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Grounding instructions and Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Guide to the machine
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Supply cable |
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Control panel |
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Cold water pressure hose |
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Drum door |
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Flexible drain hose, with detachable |
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Panel for access to lint filter and drain |
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swivel elbow |
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pump |
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Detergent dispenser drawer |
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Four height-adjustable leg levelers |
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Guide to the machine
b“Door” button
opens the drum door
c“ON/OFF” button
to turn machine on or off or to interrupt a programme. “On” light illuminates
dPushbutton switches for additional options
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment i - for the pre-wash
Compartment j - for the main wash
Compartment p (with lid) - for fabric softener or starch.
eSPIN SPEED SETTING
fPROGRAMME SEQUENCE indicator (LED indicator lights)
gPROGRAMME SELECTOR switch
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Important safety instructions
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted in gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
3.Do not allow children to play on the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
4.Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.
5.Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
6.Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
7.Do not tamper with controls.
8.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or ex-
plosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
10. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the Electrical Connection Section for Grounding on installation instructions.
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Help protect our environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing is mostly manufactured from the following recycled or re-useable materials:
–corrugated paper/cardboard
–polystyrene - CFC-free
–polyethylene foil (transparent)
–Untreated wood
–Polypropylene (PP) strapping
Rather than throwing these materials away, please take them to your community recycling center.
Disposal of your old machine
Old machines contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your recycling center or scrap merchant before disposing of the appliance.
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Economical usage
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
The key to good wash results is selecting the correct combination of detergent and temperature, and then allowing the washing machine to optimize their usage through its programming.
Programme lengths can vary for this reason: With the “Hydromatic” system, the drum can revolve at various speeds. Faster and slower agitation speeds along with pauses for soaking, combine to assure excellent results.
The automatic load control feature ensures the correct water level for the type of fabric and size of load being washed (even though it may appear as if there is too little water in the drum!).
Because of the accurately balanced drum and special sound insulation, machine noise is minimal when running.
The fully electronic controls offer a combination of simple operation with many optional features.
For instance, since a main wash generally gives good results for a normal load, the pre-wash cycle has been made a user selectable option, saving time,water and energy over older fullcycle machines.
Economy
For optimum economical usage remember the following tips:
–The automatic load control feature will adjust the water level for loads between 1 and 5 kg. However, if possible, load the machine to its maximum capacity in order to use water and energy to the best advantage.
–Use only the correct amount of detergent required for the water hardness in your area. Miele recommends the use of low-sudsing powder detergents, as their characteristics allow them to perform better in front-load- ing machines than regular powder or liquid detergents.
–If the wash is not heavily soiled, select a lower temperature than indicated on the wash care label, but do not use the “Short” option.
–Alternatively, for lightly soiled loads, use the “Short” option with no reduction in temperature.
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Before using for the first time
Important:
The appliance must be properly installed and connected to the water and electrical supply in accordance with local and national codes.
Installation instructions can be found on pages 33 - 37.
Make sure the transport struts on the rear of the washer have been removed.
Any residual water left in the machine from the testing process should be flushed out as follows:
Do not put any laundry in the machine.
Add a small amount of detergent to compartment j.
Turn on the machine.
Turn the programme selector to the “COTTONS 60°C” programme.
Press the “Short” button.
Any residues will be flushed out during the course of the programme.
Water hardness reminder
The amount of detergent to use can depend on various factors, including the water hardness level in your area. You can set the water hardness dial in the detergent dispenser box as a reminder of the water hardness level in your area.
Turn the dial to the applicable water hardness range 1-4.
Use the tool supplied with the machine. It is located behind the detergent drawer door, on the left hand side (see page 24).
Water hardness ranges
in grains per imperial gallon and PPM (mg/l) CaCO3
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soft water |
medium water |
hard water |
very hard |
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water |
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less than |
9-17 |
18-27 |
over 28 |
8 grains per |
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imp. gal. |
per imp. gal. |
per imp. gal. |
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less than 125 |
130-250 |
260-390 |
over 400 |
PPM CaCO3 |
PPM CaCO3 |
PPM CaCO3 |
PPM CaCO3 |
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Preparing the laundry
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects inadvertently left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips,etc.) can cause damage to clothes and the machine.
Sort the laundry
Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam. Sort the laundry by care label.
Dark textiles often contain “excess dye” and should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load.
Delicate textiles should be washed separately using a delicates programme.
Pre-treating the laundry
Badly soiled areas (e.g. collars and cuffs) and water soluble stains can be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid stain pre-treatment or detergent mixed into a solution or paste.
Do not use detergents containing solvents in the machine.
Loading the machine
Unfold the laundry and place in the drum. To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items. This improves the washing effect and helps distribute the load evenly to keep the machine stable and reduce noise during spinning.
Recommended load sizes are noted below:
COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg PERMANENT PRESS. . . . . . . . . 2.0 kg DELICATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg WOOLLENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg QUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
With curtains: Remove lead weights or strips and place in a laundry bag. Woollens and knitted garments should be turned inside out if recommended by the manufacturer.
Close the machine door
Make sure there are no clothes caught between the drum door and seal.
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Textile care symbols
The textile care symbols on clothing indicate the maximum temperature at which the clothing should be washed and are a good guideline when choosing a programme. In choosing a programme, it can be taken into account that front-loading machines are gentler on clothing than most top-loading, vertical tub machines.
Do not use chlorine bleach!
Chlorine bleach will damage the machine.
The following is an explanation of textile care symbols:
Washing c h Do not wash
/ Hand wash in 40°C water
7 Machine wash at 40°C
Chlorine bleach x
Do not use chlorine bleach! Chlorine bleach will damage the machine.
Drying
Dry flat
(Yellow symbol) Tumble dry low temperature
(Green symbol) Tumble dry medium to high temperature
Hang to dry
Drip dry
Ironing F
J Do not iron
G Iron at low setting
H Iron at medium setting
I Iron at high setting
Dry cleaning
DDo not dry clean
Dry clean
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Adding detergent
Powder detergent should be added to compartment j at the beginning of each wash cycle.
Miele recommends the use of low-suds- ing powder detergents, as their characteristics allow them to perform better in front-loading machines than regular powder or liquid detergents.
Due to the Miele “Eco-System”, approximately 2/3 of the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent is generally sufficient for excellent wash results.
If you have difficulty finding a low-suds- ing detergent, contact Miele Appliances Limited.
Do not use chlorine bleach! Chlorine bleach will damage the machine.
For extremely hard water:
Water is taken in through compartment j in the main wash. If your water is extremely hard (above 400 ppm CaCO3) and the capacity of compartment j is insufficient for the amount of detergent needed, a Service Technician can reprogramme the machine so that water and detergent can also be taken in through compartment i.
For small loads:
–Gradually reduce the amount of detergent used with each small load.
–Check the wash results and the condition of the laundry.
–If the laundry is not clean or if it is grey or hard to the touch, add slightly more detergent the next time you use the machine.
It is important to add the correct amount of detergent, because...
...too little detergent can result in:
–grey laundry
–grease/stains not being removed
–lime deposits on the heater elements and drum.
...too much detergent can result in:
–excessive foam
–low level of agitation
–poor cleaning and rinsing results.
Water Softeners
If you wish to use a water softener to cut down on detergent usage in hard water areas:
–add the amount of detergent necessary for a soft water area.
–Following the manufacturer’s recommendations,add the specified amount of water softener.
Always add the detergent first, in compartments i and j followed by the softener, to ensure that both are properly dispensed.
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Adding fabric softener
If fabric softener is desired, it will work more effectively and be gentler on the clothes if it is dispensed in the final rinse cycle of the wash, rather than in the tumble dryer, through the use of softener sheets. To automatically dispense fabric softener:
Open the lid of compartment p.
Following the manufacturer’s recommendations, pour the specified amount of liquid fabric softener into compartment p. However,do not exceed the maximum fill level marked inside the compartment, as any excess will prematurely activate the siphon and be wasted.
Close the compartment lid and push in the dispenser drawer.
The conditioner will automatically be dispensed during the last rinse cycle.
At the end of the programme a small amount of water will normally remain in compartment p. A high water level in this compartment, however, may indicate that the siphon is clogged or the dispenser drawer was opened during the last cycle, thereby interrupting the distribution of fabric softener. In this case, the siphon tube should be cleaned as described on Pg.23.
Starch
If starch is used for shirts, blouses, table cloths, napkins, etc., pour the liquid starch into compartment p ( use the same procedure as for fabric softener).
Never mix fabric softener and starch together in compartment p. This can lead to a blockage in the washer’s overflow system.
Use the “Starch” programme for dispensing liquid starch (see Pg. 15).
–Prepare the starch solution in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and pour into compartment p.
–Use the normal water level (Water plus button “out”) when starching so that the solution will have the maximum effect.
–“Without final spin” can be selected to reduce fabric creasing.
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Programmes
The run time of front-loading machines is longer than that for most top-loading, vertical tub machines. This is because front-loading machines balance the 5 basic washing factors (mechanical action, water, detergent, temperature and time) differently than do vertical tub machines. Miele’s front-loading machines use an advanced hydromatic washing action, precise and steady temperatures, less water and detergent than vertical tub machines but more time. The longer run time is part of the equation that produces Miele’s excellent wash results.
COTTONS
For cotton fabrics without special finishes. For most everyday loads, e.g. sheets, towels, jeans, sweatshirts, t-shirts, underwear.
1)Water levels used: wash - low rinse - low
2)Rinse cycles used:
Normal programme - four
Short programme - four
X = additional options
Temperature guidelines:
30 - 40°C - dark coloured items.
40 - 50°C - light coloured items.
60 - 95°C - exclusively white items.
80°C - e.g. whites, such as socks, which would commonly be bleached in a top-loading, vertical tub machine. 95°C - e.g. diapers.
max/load: 5.0 kg (11 lbs.) max/spin: 1200 rpm
Normal run time: 1 h 55 min Short run time: 1 h 20 min
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Programmes
PERMANENT PRESS
For cotton blend fabrics, polyester blends and other sysnthetics such as acrylic, nylon and ramie.
1)Water levels used: wash - low
rinse - high (to reduce wrinkling)
2)Rinse cycles used:
Normal programme - three
Short programme - three
X = additional options
30°C - dark fabrics which are a blend or 100% synthetic fabrics.
40 - 50°C - light coloured cotton or synthetic items.
60°C - white polyester/cotton items.
max load: |
2.0 kg (4.5 lbs) |
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max spin: |
900 rpm |
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Normal run time: |
1 h 11 min |
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Short run time: |
50 min |
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