Miele 06 533 690 User Manual

Operating instructions
Washer-dryer
WT 2679

To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is essential to read
these instructions before it is
installed and used for the first time.

WPM

en-GB

M.-Nr. 06 533 690

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags
etc. are disposed safely and kept out of
the reach of babies and young children.
Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance or
machine. Please do not therefore
dispose of it with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person.

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Contents

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Guide to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control panel .....................................................11

Display ..........................................................12

Use.............................................................12

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Calibrating the load size sensor to zero ..............................14

Washing and drying environmentally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

WASHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Brief instructions ..................................................16

Separate washing..................................................16

Extra options .....................................................21

Pre-wash......................................................21

Soak .........................................................21

Short .........................................................21

Water plus.....................................................21

Buzzer........................................................21

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started.................22

Spinning.........................................................23

Rinse and interim spin ...........................................23

To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)...................................23

To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin .......................23

Programme chart ..................................................24

Programme sequence ..............................................28

Garment care label symbols .........................................30

Detergent ........................................................30

Water softeners .................................................31

Washing with several components ..................................31

Fabric conditioners or liquid starch .................................32

Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry

at the end of a programme ........................................32

Adding fabric conditioner separately ................................32

Adding starch separately .........................................32

Colour run and dye removers / dyes.................................32

DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Separate drying ...................................................33

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Contents

Extra option ......................................................36

Low temperature ................................................36

Thermospin ....................................................36

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started.................36

Programme chart ..................................................37

WASHING AND DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Washing and drying in a continuous sequence ..........................41

After each washing or drying programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Rinse out fluff programme.........................................43

Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cancelling a programme .........................................44

Interrupting a programme .........................................44

Altering a programme ............................................44

Electronic programme locking .....................................45

Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cleaning the machine ..............................................47

Cleaning the filter in the water inlet ....................................49

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Whattodo,if... ..................................................50

The programme does not start. .......................................50

Fault messages in the display ........................................51

Problems with the load size indicator ..................................52

General problems .................................................53

An unsatisfactory wash result ........................................54

An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................55

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button..............56

Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or

power failure......................................................57

Drain the machine...............................................57

Opening the drum door ..........................................57

Cleaning the drain filter ...........................................58

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Future updates (PC) .............................................60

Appliance guarantee ............................................60

Optional accessories ............................................60

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Contents

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Frontview........................................................61

Rearview........................................................62

Installation surface.................................................63

Installing the washer-dryer...........................................63

Removing the transit fittings..........................................63

Levelling the machine ..............................................66

Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run ...................67

Fitting a decor panel ...............................................68

Shortening the door panel ...........................................69

Fitting a plinth facing ...............................................70

The Miele water protection system.....................................71

Connection to the water supply .......................................72

Connection to the drainage system ....................................73

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................74

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Note for test institutes: ...........................................75

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Settings menu J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Language J ......................................................77

Timeofday ......................................................78

Water plus .......................................................78

Gentle action .....................................................79

Suds cooling .....................................................79

Door release......................................................79

Distribution controller...............................................80

Alter time ........................................................80

Lock............................................................81

Temperature......................................................82

Buzzer ..........................................................82

Keypad tones.....................................................82

Display contrast ...................................................82

Display brightness .................................................82

Standby .........................................................83

Memory .........................................................83

Set extended cool-down ............................................83

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Warning and safety instructions

the market. If using, do so at your
own risk, and follow the instructions
provided on the packaging.

Any other applications may be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable

It is essential to read these

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instructions.

This washer-dryer conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead
to personal injury and damage to
property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the washer-dryer, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
installation, safety, use and
maintenance.

Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.

Correct application

This washer-dryer must only be

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used:

for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.

This washer-dryer is not intended for

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use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are supervised
whilst using it or have been shown how
to use it correctly by a person
responsible for their safety.

Safety with children

Keep children away from the washer

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dryer at all times. It is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury do not allow children to
play on or near it or to play with its
controls. Supervise children whilst you
are using it.

Older children may only use the

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washer dryer if its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers or misuse.

–

to wash items which are specified by
the manufacturer to be washable on
the care label.

–

to dry textiles which have been
washed in a water solution, marked
on the manufacturer's wash care
label as being suitable for tumble
drying. "Dry cleaning kits" for
freshening up garments in a tumble
dryer are increasingly available on

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Warning and safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the washer-dryer,

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check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
machine.

Before connecting the washer-dryer,

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ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.

The electrical safety of this

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washer-dryer can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and where
there is any doubt the household wiring
system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for the
consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Do not connect the machine to the

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mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the washer-dryer
(e.g. danger of overheating).

In the event of a fault or for cleaning

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purposes, the washer-dryer is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:

it is switched off at the wall socket

–

and the plug is withdrawn, or

it is switched off at the mains, or

–

the mains fuse is disconnected, or

–

the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).

The Miele “Water protection system”

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protects from water damage provided
the following conditions have been met:

– the machine is correctly plumbed in

and connected to the electricity
supply.

– if a fault has been identified, the

machine must be examined by a
competent person before further use,
and repaired if necessary.

Faulty components must only be

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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.

If the connection cable is faulty it

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must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.

Unauthorised repairs could result in

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unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
machine until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.

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Warning and safety instructions

This washer-dryer may only be used

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in mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

In countries where there are areas

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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
machine and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.

Do not make any alterations to the

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washer-dryer, unless authorised to do
so by Miele.

Correct use

Do not install your washer-dryer in

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rooms where temperatures below
freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may
burst or split. The reliability of the
electronic control unit may be impaired
at temperatures below freezing point.

Flooding danger.

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If hooking the drain hose into a wash
basin, check that the water can drain off
quickly enough to prevent the sink from
overflowing. Make sure the drain hose is
secure, so that the force of the water
flowing out of the hose does not
dislodge it.

Take care to ensure that foreign

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objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper
clips) do not find their way into the
machine with the laundry. These may
damage components of the machine
(e.g. suds container, drum), which in
turn can result in damage to the
laundry.

If the correct amount of detergent is

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dispensed, the machine should not
need to be descaled. If, however, you
do wish to descale the machine only
use proprietary non-corrosive descaling
agents and strictly observe the
instructions on the packaging. A Miele
descaling agent is available to order
(see "Cleaning and care").

Before using the washer-dryer for

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the first time, check that the transit bars
at the rear of the machine have been
removed (see section on "Installation").
During spinning, a transit fitting which is
still in place may result in damage to
both the machine and adjacent
furniture or appliances.

Turn off the stopcock if the machine

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is to be left for any length of time (e.g.
holiday), especially if there is no floor
drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.

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Warning and safety instructions

To prevent the risk of fire, the

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following must not be dried in this
washer-dryer:

items which have not been washed.

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items, such as workwear, which have

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not been thoroughly cleaned and
which are still soiled with grease, oil
or other desposits (such as
cosmetics, lotions etc).
If items have not been thoroughly
cleaned there is a danger that these
might ignite when heated, even after
they have been removed from the
washer-dryer at the end of the
programme.

– items which have been treated with

inflamable cleaning agents or
contain residues of acetone, alcohol,
benzine, petrol, stain remover,
turpentine, wax, wax remover or other
chemicals (e.g. mops and floor
cloths).

– items which have been splashed with

hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances.

When washing such heavily soiled
items, ensure that you use sufficient
detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.

To prevent the risk of fire, the

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following must not be dried in this
washer-dryer:

fabrics which contain a large

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proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber-like materials. For example,
products made from latex foam
rubber, shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubberised articles and items
of clothing and pillows with foam
rubber filling.

items which contain padding or

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fillings (e.g. pillows, jackets). If these
were damaged the filling could get
out with the risk of igniting in the
washer-dryer.

In many programmes, the heating

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phase is followed by a cooling down
phase to ensure that the items are not
too hot to handle when you remove
them (this also avoids the danger of the
laundry self-igniting). The programme is
not finished until the cooling down
phase has been completed.
Ensure that you always wait until the
end of the programme before removing
the laundry.

Warning: Do not switch the

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washer-dryer off before the end of a
drying programme. If this was done and
the laundry was then removed immedi
ately it could give off a great amount of
heat.

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Fabric conditioner and similar

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products must be used according to
the instructions on the manufacturer's
packaging.

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Warning and safety instructions

Only use dyes specified by the

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manufacturer as being suitable for use
in a domestic washing machine. Always
observe the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.

Colour run and dye removers

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contain sulphur compounds which can
cause damage such as corrosion. Do
not use these products in this machine.

Make sure that any dispensing balls

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etc. are removed from laundry before
the drying programme. These
dispensers can melt during the drying
programme and cause damage to the
machine and the laundry. Do not use
liquid dispenser balls or similar if you
are planning to wash and then dry in
one continuous sequence.

Textiles which have been pre-treated

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in solvent based cleaning agents must
be thoroughly rinsed in clean water
before being washed in the
washer-dryer.

Take care, the metal cap is hot

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after drying.

Open the door wide after the drying
cycle. Do not touch the metal cap
located on the inside of the door glass.
It will still be hot and could cause a
burn.

Accessories

Accessory parts may only be fitted

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when expressly approved by Miele. If
other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims will be invalidated.

Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.

Never use solvent based cleaning

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agents, e.g. those containing benzene,
in this machine, as this may result in
damage to component parts and create
toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a
fire and explosion hazard.

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Control panel

Guide to the machine

a Start/Stop button

For starting the programme selected
and cancelling a programme once it
has started.

b Display with–,OK,+and

Load/Detergent buttons

See the following page for more
details.

c m button

For selecting delay start and
setting the time of day.

d PC / Optical interface

This is used by service technicians to
run diagnostic checks on your
machine and can also be used to
update programming data in the
future.

e Extra option buttons

with indicator lights
Various extra options can be added
to the programmes.

f Programme selector

For selecting washing and drying
programmes. The programme
selector can be turned clockwise or
anti-clockwise.

g Washing/Drying button

for selecting:

– Washing

– Drying

– Washing and Drying.

h I-On/0-Off button

For switching the washer-dryer on
and off.

i Door button

Opens the machine door.

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Guide to the machine

Display

When a programme is selected the
display can be used to select and
change programme parameters.

- / + buttons

For altering the parameters highlighted
in the display:

- decreases the parameter or moves
the highlighting upwards
+ increases the parameter or moves
the highlighting downwards.

OK button

For confirming the parameter selected
and choosing the next parameter.

Load/Detergent button

For calling up the load size and the
detergent amount.

With the programme selector at the
Further programmes position, you can
select the following programmes via the
display: Dark garments, Shirts, Denim,

Sportswear, Outerwear, Proofing,
Curtains, Separate rinse and Starch.

Delay start and the soak time are
selected via the display.

The display shows the duration of the
programmes and the current time of
day.

The Settings J menu is also operated
via the display.

Use

This washer-dryer can be used:

– to wash separately

max. load 5 kg (depending on
programme);

– to dry separately

max. load 2.5 kg (depending on
programme);

or

–

to wash and dry in a continuous
sequence

max. load 2.5 kg (depending on
programme).

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Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See
"Installation and connection". Also
check that the drain filter is securely
tightened to prevent the risk of water
leaks during use.

The washer-dryer has a sensor which
measures the amount of laundry in the
drum. This determines the amount of
detergent required. To allow the load
size indicator to function correctly, you
must first run a wash programme
without any laundry
detergent.

and without

Before using for the first time

Setting the language

C èeština

F dansk

deutsch

Use the – and + buttons to select the

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language you want and confirm your
selection by pressing the OK button.

Setting the time of day

The display for setting the time will
appear.

12:00

H

^ Open the stopcock.
^ Press the I-On/0-Off button in.

If the washer-dryer is being switched on
for the first time, the welcome screen
will appear.

M

Willkommen

The welcome screen will not appear
again once a programme lasting
longer than 1 hour has been
completed.

After a few seconds the display will
change to show the screen for selecting
your language.

Set the time

^ Set the hour with the – and + buttons

and confirm your setting by pressing
the OK button. Now set the minutes.
After you have confirmed the minute
setting, the display will change to
show the reminder to remove the
transport struts.

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Before using for the first time

Reminder to remove transport struts

To avoid the risk of damage, the
transport struts must be removed
before the washer-dryer is used for
the first time. See "Installation and
connection" for instructions on how
to do this.

Remove transport
struts

i

OK

After removing the transport struts (if

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this has not already been done by
your fitter) press the OK button.

Running your first programme

Your washer-dryer is now ready for the
first programme to be run.

15:00

Select programme

Calibrating the load size sensor to
zero

Switch the machine on.

^

Open the drum door.

^

Turn the programme selector to the

^

Cottons position.

Press and hold the Load/Detergent

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button pressed in until the following
message appears in the display:

Zero setting
OK

i

^ Turn the programme selector to Stop

and switch off the washer-dryer.

The machine is now ready for use.

^

Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons position.

^

Press the Start/Stop button.

^

When the programme has finished,
turn the programme selector to Stop
and switch off the washer-dryer.

The load sensor must then be
calibrated to zero as you would with
bathroom scales.

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Washing and drying environmentally

Energy and water consumption

Water consumption and energy

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usage are determined by the size of
the load.
To make the most out of your
machine, load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.

Use the Automatic and Express

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programmes for small loads.

When smaller amounts of laundry are

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washed using the Cottons
programmes, the automatic load
recognition system will reduce the
amount of water, time and energy
used. This may mean that the
programme duration is adjusted
during the course of the wash
programme.

– Using the Cottons 60°C programme

instead of the Cottons 95°C
programme will give energy savings
of between 35% and 45%. This is
sufficient for most levels of soiling.
For stubborn or old stains, use the
Soak extra option.

Detergent

Do not exceed the amounts of

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detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.

Reduce the amount of detergent for

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smaller loads. Use the Load/
Detergent button.

Choosing the correct extra option
(Pre-wash, Soak, Short)

Select:

A wash programme together with the
Short extra option for light to normal
soiling where there are no obvious
marks.

A wash programme without any extra
options for normal to heavy soiling

A wash programme together with the
Soak option for heavily soiled
laundry.

– Use the extra option Soak instead of

Pre-wash. If Soak is followed immedi­ately by a main wash, the same suds
are used.

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When drying straight afterwards

–

Select a high spin speed for the
wash programme, as well as for the
Thermospin, if tumble drying this
laundry afterwards. This saves time
and energy.

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WASHING

Brief instructions

The headings numbered A, B, C,...
show the operating sequence and can
be used as brief instructions.

Separate washing

A Sort the laundry

^ Empty all pockets.

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Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,
paper clips, etc.) can cause damage
to garments and components in the
machine.

^

Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should
be cleaned as soon as possible,
preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!

Sort the laundry by colour and by

^

care label. Most garments have a
textile care label in the collar or side
seam.

Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times before being included in a
mixed load. Always wash whites and
coloureds separately.

Curtains: Remove lead weights first

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or place in a laundry bag.

Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any

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loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.

– Knitted garments, trousers and jeans,

T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn inside
out, if recommended by the
manufacturer.

– Close any zips, fasten hooks and

eyes etc before washing.

– Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases

to prevent small items from being
trapped inside them.

Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer as non-machine
washable on the care label. (h
symbol)

Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated
with liquid detergent, stain removers
etc. first, following the manufacturer's
instructions. With particularly stubborn
stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.

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Do not use solvent-based
cleaning agents in this machine.

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WASHING

B Switch the machine on

The interior drum lighting will come on.

C Select a programme

^ Select the programme you want.

The programme selected will appear in
the display.

Minimum iron

Further programmes:

Use the - or + button to highlight the

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programme you wish to select and
confirm your selection by pressing
the OK button.

Wait until the display switches to show
the menu for the programme selected.

40°C 900 rpm

Duration: 1:00 h

or

Denim

40°C 900 rpm

Duration: 1:00 h

^ Press the Washing/Drying button

repeatedly until only the Washing
indicator light is lit up.

The Drying indicator light must not
be lit up as well as this would mean
that the washing programme would
be followed immediately by the
drying programme.

When you turn the programme selector
to Further programmes, a list of these
programmes will appear in the display.

Dark garments

E

Denim

Shirts H

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You can alter the highlighted
temperature with the - or + buttons.
Press the OK button to confirm the
temperature you want and move on to
the spin speed.

30°C 900 rpm

Duration 0:57 h

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You can then alter the highlighted
spin speed, select rinse hold or
without spin with the - or + buttons.

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WASHING

You can select any extras options

^

with the extra option buttons.

^ Each press of the top right hand

button selects the extra option in the
following order: Pre-wash or
no option is selected.

Not all the extra options are suitable for
use with every wash programme.

You can only select extra options which
are compatible with the basic
programme being used.

The Low temperature extra only
applies to drying.

^

Select Delay start, if required.

Soak or

D Load the drum

Press the Door button to open the

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drum door.

The load size indicator display will
appear.

Load <25%

B

The display shows the amount of
laundry loaded in the drum asa%(in
25% steps) of the maximum load
permissible for the programme
selected.

^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely

in the drum. Mixing both large and
small items gives better wash results
and also helps distribute the load
evenly during spinning.

The most efficient use of energy and
water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this causes creases and reduces
cleaning efficiency.

Make sure that no garments are
caught between the drum door and
seal.

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^

Shut the door with a gentle swing.

WASHING

E Add detergent

The load size indicator display will be
replaced with the detergent percentage
display.

Detergent 75%

A

40%

Add slightly less than half the
amount recommended . . .

50%

Add half the amount
recommended . . .

60%

Add slightly more than half the
amount recommended . . .

75%

Add three quarters of the
amount recommended . . .

100%

Add the full amount

You also need to take the level of soiling
and water hardness into account.

too little detergent results in:

–

Laundry not getting properly clean
and with time it may become grey
and hard to the touch.

–

Greasy particles clinging to the
laundry.

–

Limescale deposits on the heater
elements.

too much detergent results in:

High water consumption (an

–

additional rinse cycle will
automatically switch in).

A burden to the environment.

–

^ Pull out the detergent drawer and add

detergent to the compartments as
follows:

i = Detergent for the pre-wash

1

(

/4of the total amount
recommended). This
compartment is also used for
starch formulations when
starching separately.

j = Detergent for the main wash

including Soak

§ = Fabric conditioner or liquid

starch

^

Close the detergent drawer.

See "Detergent" for further information.

–

Excessive foam which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.

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WASHING

F Start the programme

Press the flashing Start/Stop button.

^

The estimated programme duration will
count down in the display in one minute
steps. During the first 10 minutes the
machine measures how much water is
being absorbed by the laundry. The
programme duration may be longer or
shorter depending on this absorbency
rate.

The programme sequence is also
shown in the display. The washer-dryer
shows you when each section of the
programme is reached.

The drum lighting switches off once the
programme has started.

G Remove the laundry when the

programme has finished

In the anti-crease phase after the
programme has finished, the following
will appear alternately in the display:

Anti-crease

and

Remove the laundry.

^

Only remove laundry from the
machine once the drum has stopped
turning. Reaching into a moving
drum is extremely dangerous and
could result in injury.

Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become
discoloured themselves.

Important! Always remove the
laundry before switching the machine
off. This is important to ensure that
the load size indicator works
correctly.

^ Switch the machine off with the I-On/

0-Off button.

See "After each washing or drying
programme" for further information.

Programme finished.
Remove laundry, then

i

switch the machine off.

^

Turn the programme selector to the
Stop position. Press the Door button
to open the drum door.

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After washing a full load

If you have washed a full load of
laundry and you wish to dry the
laundry in the washer-dryer
afterwards you will have to remove
half the load. Carry out the drying
procedure in two batches.

WASHING

Extra options

You can use the Extra option buttons to
augment the basic wash programmes.

Pre-wash

For laundry with large amounts of dirt
(e.g. dust, sand).

Soak

For heavily soiled and stained items
with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats and
oils, cocoa).

A length of time of between 30 minutes
and 6 hours can be chosen, in 30
minute periods for the "Soak" process.

To select the soak time

^ After selecting a programme, press

the Pre-wash/Soak button repeatedly
until the Soak indicator light comes
on.

15:06

Short

For light to nomal soiling with no
visible staining.

The duration of the main wash is
reduced.

Water plus

The machine is set at the factory so
that the water level in the main wash
and rinses will be increased if the
Water plus extra option is selected.

However, you can select other settings
for Water plus. These are described in
"Settings menu J".

Buzzer

An audible tone sounds repeatedly at
the end of a programme or when
Rinse hold is reached.

The buzzer will sound repeatedly until
the machine is switched off.

Finish:

Soak:

17:04

0.30 h

Use the – and + buttons to enter the
soak time. The display will also show
the corresponding finishing time for the
washing programme. Press the OK
button to confirm the soak time you
want.

To delete the soak time

^

Set the soak time to 0.00 h and
confirm this with the OK button.

Once switched on, the buzzer is active
in all programmes until it is switched off
again.

You can switch the buzzer off by
pressing the buzzer button. You can
also change the volume of the buzzer.
These are described in "Settings J".

The buzzer will always sound when
there is a fault, even if the buzzer has
been switched off.

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WASHING

Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started

Laundry can be added or removed
after the programme has started when
using the following programmes:

Cottons

–

Minimum iron

–

Automatic

–

Express

–

Starch

–

Press the Door button to open the

^

drum door.

Warning: The water in the

,

machine will be very hot and
could cause burning or scalding.

^ Add or remove items.
^ Close the drum door.

The programme will continue
automatically.

The door cannot be opened, if:

the suds temperature is above a

–

certain temperature (see "Settings
menu - Door release").

the water is above a certain level

–

(e.g. when the Water plus extra
option has been selected).

the programme has reached the

–

Final spin stage.

the electronic programme locking

–

has been activated.

Please note:

Once a programme has started the
machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the load.

For this reason, if laundry is added or
removed after the start of a programme,
the machine will always complete the
programme cycle assuming a full load
which can lead to an increase in the
programme duration shown in the
display.

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WASHING

Spinning

The maximum final spin speed
depends on the programme chosen.

Programme rpm

Cottons 1600

Minimum iron 1200

Delicates 600

Silks 400

Woollens 1200

Express 1600

Automatic 1200

Dark garments 1200

Shirts 600

Denim 900

Sportswear 1200

Outerwear 800

Proofing 1000

Curtains 600

Separate rinse 1200

Starch 1500

Drain/Spin 1600

You can reduce the final spin speed.
However, you cannot select a final spin
speed higher than that shown in the
chart above.

Rinse and interim spin

There is a spin after the main wash and
between the rinses. A reduction in the
final spin speed will also reduce the
interim spin speed. If a spin speed of
less than 700 rpm is selected for a
Cottons programme, an additional rinse
is introduced.

To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)

While the spin speed is highlighted in

^

the display, press the minus (-) button
repeatedly to call up the Rinse hold
setting and then press OK to confirm
your selection.
The laundry will not be spun and will
remain suspended in the final rinse
water. This reduces creasing if the
laundry is not going to be removed
from the drum immediately after the
end of the programme.

To start the final spin

–

:

The machine will display the
maximum spin speed possible. You
can select a spin speed lower than
this. Start the final spin by pressing
the Start/Stop button.

– To end the programme

:

Press the Door button. The water will
drain away. Press the Door button
again to open the door.

To omit rinse and interim spin and
the final spin

^

While the spin speed is highlighted in
the display, press the minus (-) button
repeatedly to call up the Without spin
setting and then press OK to confirm
your selection.
The laundry is not spun after the final
rinse. The water will drain away and
the machine will go straight into the
anti-crease stage. An additional rinse
is introduced if this setting is selected
with the Cottons, Minimum iron,
Express and Automatic programmes.

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WASHING

Programme chart

Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9876 max. 5.0 kg

Fabric type Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics.

Extra options Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent.

Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 876421 max. 2.5 kg

Fabric type Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons. If fabrics have a

high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme
the machine for "Gentle action". See "Settings menu J".

Extra options Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid tab
detergent.

Delicates cold to 60°C 421 max. 1.0 kg

Fabric type For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres,

rayon and easy care cottons.

Extra options Pre-wash or Soak, Short

Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.

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WASHING

Silks / cold to 30°C c max. 1.0 kg

Fabric type Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content, e.g.

satin, lace and silk.

Note Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.

Extra option Water plus

Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.

Woollens / cold to 40°C ac max. 2.0 kg

Fabric type Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. If

the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold
setting.

Detergent Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens.

Express cold to 40°C 76 max. 2.5 kg

Fabric type Small loads of items which require freshening up and which can

be washed in the Cottons programme.

Extra option Water plus

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid detergent.

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WASHING

Automatic cold to 40°C 7621 max. 2.5 kg

Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and

Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour.

Extra option Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

detergent.

Dark garments cold to 40°C max. 2.5 kg

Garment Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.

Note Wash inside out.

Detergent Liquid detergent for coloured fabrics.

Shirts cold to 60°C max. 2.0 kg

Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.

– Wash silk garments in the Silks programme.

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

detergent.

Denim cold to 40°C max. 2.5 kg

Notes – Wash denim inside out.

– Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first

few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.

Detergent Liquid detergent for coloured fabrics.

Sportswear 30°C to 60°C max. 2.0 kg

Garment Lightly soiled sports garments which require washing or

freshening up.

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

detergent.

Outerwear cold to 40°C max. 2.0 kg

®

Garment Outerwear made from micro-fibres such as Gore-Tex

®

, WINDSTOPPER®etc.

Notes

SYMPATEX

–

Zip up jackets before washing.

–

Do not use fabric conditioner.

Detergent Specialist or liquid detergent for delicates.

,

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WASHING

Proofing 40°C max. 3.0 kg

Item For treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, fine, closeweave cotton

garments (poplin) or tablecloths to provide a water and dirt
resistant finish.

Notes

Proofing agent

Curtains cold to 40°C max. 2.0 kg

Item Curtains, including net curtains, specified as

Note For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or

Extra option Water plus

Detergent All purpose powder detergent, powder detergent for coloured

Separate rinse max. 5.0 kg

Extra option Rinse hold

Starch max. 5.0 kg

Note The laundry (table cloths, napkins, overalls) should be

Starching agent Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, starch

The items should be freshly washed and spun or dried

–

before proofing.
For best results, the items should be heat-treated

–

afterwards, either in a tumble dryer or by ironing.

Only use proofing agents which are stated by the

–

manufacturer as being "suitable for use on membrane
textiles" as these consist of fluorochemical compounds.
Do not use proofing agents which contain paraffin.

Add proofing agents to compartment §.

–

machine-washable by the manufacturer. A Pre-rinse without
detergent is carried out automatically to remove dust.

select Without spin.

fabrics or detergent specifically designed for washing
curtains.

washed but not treated with fabric conditioner.

Drain/Spin max. 5.0 kg

Note For spinning fabrics. Please make sure you select the

appropriate spin speed.
Drain only: Select Without spin. Do not use for woollens.

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WASHING

Programme sequence

Main wash Rinses Spinning

Water

level

Cottons d a ( 2-3
Minimum iron d a ( 2-3
Delicates e b e 3 – L
Silks e d e 2 – L
Woollens ( c ( 2 LL
Express d a ( 2-3
Automatic ( a ( 2-3
Dark garments ( a ( 3 LL
Shirts ( a ( 2 – L
Denim ( a ( 3 – L
Sportswear d a ( 2 LL
Outerwear ( b e 3 L
Proofing ––( 1 – L

Curtains

1)

( a ( 3 – L
Separate rinse ––e 2 – L
Starch ––( 1 – L
Drain/Spin –––– – L

d = Low water level
( = Medium water level
e = High water level

Please continue reading for further details about the programme sequences.

Wash

rhythm

Water

Rinses Spinning Final spin

level

2)

3)

3)

3)

LL
LL

LL
LL

a= Normal wash rhythm
b= Gentle action
c= Woollens
d= Silks

4)

L

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WASHING

This washer-dryer has fully electronic
controls with automatic load
recognition. It takes in the right amount
of water required for the programme
depending on the amount of laundry
and its absorbency rate. This means
that programme cycles and durations
can vary.

The programme sequences outlined in
the chart are based on the basic
programme with a full load. Extra
options which can be selected have not
been taken into account.

The display shows the stage the
programme has reached.

Special features in the programme
sequences:

Anti-crease:

At the end of every programme, with the
exception of the Woollens programme,
the drum continues to turn at intervals
for up to 30 minutes to help prevent
creasing. The door can be opened and
laundry removed at any time during the
anti-crease phase.

1)

Pre-rinse: A Pre-rinse without

detergent is carried out automatically
to remove dust.

2)

A third rinse is carried out if:

– there is too much foam in the drum

– a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has

been selected

– Without spin has been selected

3)

A third rinse is carried out if:

Without spin has been selected

4)

In the Outerwear programme, laundry

is only spun after the main wash.

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WASHING

Garment care label symbols

/ Hand wash (If no temperature

is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)

h Do not wash

apf Dry clean

D Do not dry clean
x Any oxidising bleaching

agent can be used

{ Only use an oxygen based

bleach or a non-chlorine
bleach

z Do not bleach

Tumble dry

q At normal temperature
r At low temperature
s Do not tumble dry

Ironing

I Hot iron
H Medium hot iron
G Cool iron
J Do not iron

Detergent

All modern detergents produced for
automatic washing machines are
suitable, including liquid, compact
(concentrated), tablets and special
application detergents. Use dispensing
aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied
with the detergent. Tablets are suitable
for full loads but note that it may be
impractical to reduce tablets for smaller
loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as
rapidly as others and may not be
suitable for programmes with short
durations.

Silks, woollens and knitwear containing
wool mixtures and hand-washable
garments should be washed using a
detergent specifically designed for
washing silks and woollens. Do not use
biological detergents on silk as the
enzymes may damage the silk.

Instructions for use and recommended
amounts for a full load are given on the
detergent packaging.

Liquid detergent should be dispensed
using a ball provided by the
manufacturer for programmes without a
pre-wash. Remember to take it out of
the drum before running a drying
programme!

For programmes with a pre-wash you
will need to purchase a special
container from the Miele Spare Parts
department which sits in the main wash
compartment j of the detergent
dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent
to this container for the main wash and
to compartment i for the pre-wash.

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WASHING

The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:

The soiling level of the laundry

–

Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains.

Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.

Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.

The water hardness level.

–

Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the hardness level
in your area.

– The quantity of the laundry (add the

recommended amount of detergent).

Water softeners

A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in hard
water areas. Dispense according to the
amount specified on the packaging.
First add detergent and then the water
softener.

Washing with several components

If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
we recommend always dispensing the
agents into compartment j in the
following order:

1. Detergent

2. Water softeners

3. Stain remover

This way the agents are distributed
more evenly.

Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.

Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water
softener.

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WASHING

Fabric conditioners or liquid starch

Fabric conditioners make garments soft
to handle and help prevent static cling
when tumble drying.

Starch stiffens and gives body to items
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and
bed linen.

Dispense according to the amount

^

specified on the packaging.

Automatic dispensing of fabric
conditioner or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a programme

formulations or viscous liquid starch
to the § compartment as it will clog
up.

Adding fabric conditioner separately

Add fabric conditioner to

^

compartment §.

Turn the programme selector to

^

Further programmes and select the
Starch programme.

Press the Start/Stop button.

^

Adding starch separately

^ Prepare the starch solution in

accordance with manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging.

^ Add the starch to compartment i.
^ Turn the programme selector to

Further programmes and select the
Starch programme.

^ Press the Start/Stop button.

^

Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment §. Do not

exceed the maximum level mark.

It will be automatically dispensed in the
last rinse. At the end of the programme
a small amount of water remains in the
fabric conditioner compartment §.

If starching frequently, clean the
dispenser compartment and
especially the siphon tube and
conditioner channel regularly. See
"Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer". Do not add starch

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Colour run and dye removers / dyes

^

Do not use
removers in this machine.

^

Dyes suitable for use in domestic
washing machines can be used.
However, please note that the salt
used in the dyeing process can
cause corrosion to stainless steel
components in the machine if you
dye frequently. Always observe the
manufacturer's instructions carefully.

colour run or dye

DRYING

Separate drying

The separate drying programme must
be used if the load in the wash
programme is greater than the
maximum load permitted for drying,
or if you only want to dry part of the
load that was washed.

Before drying check the drying

^

symbol on the care label.

q Dry at normal temperature
r Dry at a low temperature

(select the Low temperature extra
option)

s Do not tumble dry

If there is no symbol, dry at your own
risk applying the following principles:

– Cottons and minimum iron items

should be dried using the
appropriate programme.

– Delicate fabrics, e.g. acrylics, should

be dried at a low temperature (select
the Low temperature extra option).

Tips on drying

Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer. Spin them thoroughly
after washing using the appropriate
spin speed.

–

Woollens and wool blends
become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. They can be partially
dried using the Woollens programme.

tend to

Down-filled garments

–

which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.

Pure linen

–

dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the care label, as
the surface of the fabric may
otherwise tend to roughen. They can
be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.

Loopknit garments

–

underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality.Do not over-dry these
textiles. When purchasing these
garments it is advisable to take their
shrinkage properties into account.

– Starched laundry

tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.

– Minimum iron fabrics

cotton shirts or blouses tend to
crease more, the larger the load. This
is particulary the case with delicate
fabrics. If in doubt, reduce the load or
use the Shirts programme.

–

New dark coloured garments
be washed and dried separately from
light coloured garments to avoid the
danger of colours running and
discolouring other garments. Dark
coloured fibres can also settle on
light coloured garments and vice
versa.

should only be machine

have linings

(e.g. T-shirts and

can be dried in the

and 100%

should

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DRYING

A Sort the laundry

Sort the laundry according to

^

type of fibre / weave and the residual
moisture content. This will help
achieve an even drying result.

B Switch the machine on

The interior drum lighting will come on.

C Select a programme

Turn the selector to the drying

^

programme you require.

The programme selected will appear in
the display.

The Washing indicator light must not
be lit up as this would mean that the
corresponding washing programme
would begin before the drying
process.

900 rpm

Normal

Duration: 0:27 h

or

Denim

900 rpm Normal

Minimum iron

Further programmes:

When you turn the programme selector
to Further programmes, a list of these
programmes will appear in the display.

Dark garments

E

Shirts

Denim H

^

Select the programme you want and
confirm your selection with the OK
button.

^

Press the Washing/Drying button
repeatedly until only the Drying
indicator light is lit up.

Duration: 1:15 h

^ You can then alter the thermospin

speed which is shown highlighted
with the - or + buttons. Press the OK
button to confirm the thermospin
speed you want. The display will then
change to show the drying level.

^ You can then alter the drying level

which is shown highlighted with the ­or + buttons.

The thermospin is not carried out
with Smoothing or timed drying.

^

Select the Low temperature extra
option if required.

Exception: If the Low temperature
extra option has been selected, the
thermospin will only be carried out in
the Express programme.

^

Select Delay start, if required.

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DRYING

D Load the drum

Open the drum door.

^

Load the laundry loosely into the drum.

^

Do not overload the drum. See the
"Programme chart" in the "Drying"
section for recommended loads for each
programme. Overloading can cause
unnecessary wear and tear to the
laundry and give a disappointing drying
result.

E Close the drum door

Make sure you have removed any
detergent dispensing aids, e.g. plastic
dispenser balls, before drying. These
dispensers can melt during the drying
programme and cause damage to the
machine and the laundry.

Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.

The stopcock must be open even if you
are only using the machine for drying.

the drying level reached will also be
shown in the display.

The drum lighting switches off once the
programme has started.

G Remove the laundry when the

programme has finished

In the anti-crease phase after the
programme has finished, the following
will appear alternately in the display:

Anti-crease

and

Programme finished.
Remove laundry, then

i

switch the machine off.

^ Turn the programme selector to the

Stop position.

^ Open the drum door.
^ Remove the laundry.

Check that all items have been removed
from the drum. If items are left in the
dryer, they could be damaged by
overdrying when the dryer is next used.

F Start the programme

^

Press the flashing Start/Stop button.

The estimated programme duration will
appear in the display. The electronics
continually assess the residual moisture
content of the laundry and adjust the
estimated time remaining for a more
accurate reading. Because of this the
time displayed can alter during the
course of a programme. The time
remaining will count down in one minute
steps. The programme sequence and

Important: Always remove the laundry
before switching the machine off. This is
important to ensure that the load size
indicator works correctly the next time the
machine is used.

^

Switch the machine off.

See "After each washing or drying
programme" for further information.

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DRYING

Extra option

Low temperature

The temperature is reduced during
the drying programme.

For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics
with the r symbol on the care label
(e.g. acrylic garments).

With the exception of the Express
programme, the thermospin is not
carried out when the Low temperature
extra option has been selected.

Because the temperature is reduced
when the Low temperature extra option
has been selected, the programme
duration is longer.

The Low temperature extra only
applies to drying.

Thermospin

To save energy a thermospin is carried
out before the drying process begins in
the Cottons, Minimum iron, Express,

Automatic, Dark garments, Shirts,
Denim, Sportswear, and Outerwear

programmes.

Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started

Press the Door button to open the

^

drum door.

Do not touch the metal cap

,

located on the inside of the door
glass or the back of the drum when
adding or removing items. They
could be very hot - Danger of
burning.

Add or remove items as required.

^
^ Close the drum door.

The programme will continue
automatically.

The time left shown in the display may
now vary from the actual drying time.

The door cannot be opened, if:

– the temperature is above 70°C (see

"Settings menu - Door release").

–

the programme has reached the
Thermospin stage.

–

the electronic programme locking
has been activated.

Exception
option has been selected, the
thermospin will only be carried out in
the Express programme.

Exception
carried out if Timed drying or
Smoothing has been selected.

The maximum spin speed for the
thermospin is the same as the
maximum final spin speed for the
relevant wash programme.

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: If the Low temperature extra

: Thermospin will not be

DRYING

Programme chart

Cottons max. 2.5 kg*

Extra dry, Normal+, Normal**, Timed drying

Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling,

jerseywear, underwear, flannelette bed linen.

Note Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics as they have a tendency to

shrink.

Extra options Low temperature, thermospin max. 1600 rpm

Hand iron r, Hand iron rr, Machine iron, Timed drying

Fabric type Cotton or linen fabrics (e.g. table linen, bed linen, starched

laundry etc.).

Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you

are ready for ironing.

Extra options Low temperature, thermospin max. 1600 rpm

Minimum iron max. 1.25 kg*

Normal+, Normal**, Timed drying

1)

1)

1)

Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or blended fabrics,

e.g. shirts, blouses, skirts and table cloths.

Extra options Low temperature, thermospin max. 1200 rpm

Hand iron r, Timed drying

1)

Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton or blended cotton/synthetic

fabrics, e.g. blouses, table cloths, for machine ironing.

Extra options Low temperature, thermospin max. 1200 rpm

* Weight of dry laundry
** Note for test institutes: Use this programme when testing according to EN 50229 standard

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DRYING

Delicates max. 1.0 kg*

8 minutes

Fabric type For delicate fabrics made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres, easy

care cotton shirts and blouses.

Note This programme is for "loosening" up fabrics. They are not

completely dried in this programme. Remove garments imme
diately at the end of the programme.

Woollens max. 1.0 kg*

3 minutes

Fabric type Woollen or wool blend fabrics.

Note This programme only fluffs up woollen garments. They are not

dried completely by this programme. Remove garments imme­diately at the end of the programme.

Express max. 2.5 kg*

Extra dry, Normal+, Normal
Hand ironr, Hand iron rr, Machine iron, Timed drying

Fabric type Small loads of garments which can be dryed in the Cottons

programme.

1)

-

Extra options Low temperature, thermospin max. 1600 rpm

Automatic max. 2.5 kg*

Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r, Timed drying

1)

Fabric type Mixed load of cotton and minimum iron fabrics.

Extra options Thermospin max. 1200 rpm

Dark garments max. 2.5 kg*

Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r, Timed drying

1)

Item Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.

Extra options Low temperature, thermospin max. 1200 rpm

* Weight of dry laundry

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DRYING

Shirts max. 1.0 kg*

Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r, Timed drying

Garment Shirts and blouses.

Extra option Thermospin max. 600 rpm

Denim max. 2.5 kg*

Extra dry, Normal+, Normal
Hand iron r, Hand iron rr, Machine iron, Timed drying

Extra option Thermospin max. 900 rpm

Sportswear max. 2.0 kg*

Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r, Timed drying

Garment Sportswear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer.

Extra option Thermospin max. 1200 rpm

Outerwear max. 1.0 kg*

Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r, Timed drying

Garment Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer.

1)

1)

1)

1)

Extra option Thermospin max. 800 rpm

Proofing max. 1.5 kg*

Normal

Garment For thermally fixing textiles which are suitable for drying in a

tumble dryer and have been treated with a proofing agent.

* Weight of dry laundry

1)

Timed drying:TheCottons, Minimum iron, Express, Automatic, Dark garments,

Shirts, Denim, Sportswear and Outerwear programmes can be dried using warm
air timed drying for durations of between 15 minutes and 2 hours. The drying

temperature is determined by the particular programme being used.
To smooth out creasing, you can also use Smoothing (fabrics are not dried
completely).

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DRYING

Smoothing max. 2.5 kg*

8 minutes

Fabric type Cotton and linen fabrics. Minimum iron items made of mixed

fibres, cottons or synthetics, e.g. trousers, jackets, shirts.

Note Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the wash

programme. Fabrics are not completely dried in this programme.
Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and
leave to finish drying at room temperature.

Timed drying

- Warm air

15 minutes to 2 hours

Fabric type For drying or airing individual items.

Note Do not select the longest drying time to start with. Check the

items as you are drying them to find the optimum time.

Timed drying

- Cool air

15 minutes to 2 hours

Fabric type Any item which only needs airing.

* Weight of dry laundry

max. 2.5 kg*

max. 2.5 kg*

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Washing and drying in a
continuous sequence

Where the amount of laundry to be
washed and dried in one programme
does not exceed the maximum
weight permitted for the drying
programme, washing and drying in
one continuous sequence is
recommended.

It is very important to read both the
"Washing" and "Drying" sections
before proceeding.

A Sort the laundry into colours and

fabric types

B Switch the machine on

C Select a programme

^ Turn the programme selector to the

required programme.

Minimum iron

WASHING AND DRYING

When washing and drying in a
continuous sequence the laundry is
spun at max. 1200 rpm at the end of
the wash cycle to prevent it sticking
to the drum.

Select the drying level or drying time

^

you require.

Denim

40°C 900 rpm ~

Duration: 2:15 h

When you select Further programmes
the arrow next to the spin speed in the
display indicates that you can call up
the drying level designated for the
programme.

^ Now select extra options, if required.

Thermospin will be carried out at the
same speed as the spin speed
displayed for the washing
programme.

^

Press the Washing/Drying button
repeatedly until both the Washing
and Drying buttons are lit up.

40°C 900 rpm

Normal

Duration: 1:26 h

^

Select the temperature and spin
speed you want and confirm with the
OK button.

Exception: If the Low temperature
extra option has been selected, the
thermospin will only be carried out in
the Express programme.

^

Select Delay start, if required.

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WASHING AND DRYING

D Load the drum

Open the drum door and load the

^

laundry loosely in the drum.

Follow the load size indicator and do
not overload.

Do not use detergent dispensing
aids, e.g. plastic dispenser balls, for
washing followed immediately by the
drying programme. These
dispensers can melt during the
drying programme and cause
damage to the machine and the
laundry.

E Close the drum door

F Add detergent

Follow the detergent percentage
display.

G Start the programme

^

Press the Start/Stop button.

H Remove the laundry when the

programme has finished

^

Turn the programme selector to the
Stop position.

^

Open the drum door and remove the
laundry.

See "After each washing or drying
programme" for further information.

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After each washing or drying programme

Open the drum door fully.

^

Warning, the metal cap located

,

on the inside of the door glass is
very hot after drying. Do not touch

it. Danger of burning!

Remove the laundry.

^

^ Check the folds in the door seal for any

small articles, e.g. buttons which might
be lodged there. Remove any fluff from
drying from around the door seal.

Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Items left
behind could colour run, shrink or be
damaged in the next washing or
drying programme.

Close the door. Otherwise there is the

^

danger of objects being placed
inadvertently in the drum. If these
remained unnoticed and were
washed or dried in the next load, they
could damage the laundry.

After drying

Rinse out fluff programme

The fluff which occurs during drying
can collect in the drum and also in the
suds container. It is best to rinse out this
fluff before the machine is used again
so that it cannot be deposited on the
next load (e.g. fluff from dark garments
being deposited on lighter coloured
items) or cause a blockage.

The Rinse out fluff programme must
not

be used for rinsing laundry. Make
sure that there is no laundry in the
drum before starting this programme.

^ Switch the machine on.
^

Turn the programme selector to the
Rinse out fluff programme.

^

Press the Start/Stop button.

The fluff will be rinsed out after a few
minutes.

Important: Always remove the laundry
before switching the machine off. This
is important to ensure that the load
size indicator works correctly the next
time the machine is used.

^

Switch the machine off with the I-On/
0-Off button.

^

Remove any remaining fluff from
around the door seal.

^

Switch the machine off.

The load size sensor must be
recalibrated to zero after running the
Rinse out fluff programme. See
"Before using for the first time" for
instructions on how to do so.

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Changing the programme sequence

Cancelling a programme

You can cancel a programme at any
time after it has started.

Press the Start/Stop button briefly or

^

turn the programme selector to Stop.

... During washing:

The suds will be pumped away and the
washing programme is cancelled.

... During drying:

The garments will be cooled down
before the door can be opened.

If you want to remove the laundry:
^ Press the Door button.

If you want to select a different
programme:

^ Switch the machine off with the I-On/

0-Off button.

^ Switch the machine back on again

and select a new programme.

Interrupting a programme

Switch the machine off with the I-On/

^

0-Off button.

To continue with the same programme:

Switch the machine on with the I-On/

^

0-Off button.

Do not switch the washer-dryer

,

off before the end of a drying
programme. If this was done and the
laundry was then removed immedi
ately, it could give off a great deal of
heat.

Altering a programme

After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.
You will need to cancel the current
programme before you can select a
new one.

Altering the temperature

-

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You can alter the temperature of a
washing programme up to 5 minutes
after the programme has started.

^

Use the – and + buttons to alter the
temperature.

Changing the programme sequence

Altering the spin speed

Press the OK button. The spin speed

^

will be shown highlighted. You can
use the – and + buttons to change
the spin speed up until the final spin
begins.
You can change the thermospin
speed up until the thermospin
begins.

Altering the drying level / drying time

You can alter the drying level or drying
time during the washing programme but
not once the drying programme has
started.

Selecting or deselecting a drying
programme

You can select or deselect the drying
function during a washing programme if
this is permitted for the particular
programme.

Changing extra options

It is possibe to select or deselect the
Short and Water plus extra options up
to 5 minutes after the washing
programme has started.

The buzzer can be switched on or off at
any time.

Please note that no changes are
possible if programme locking has
been activated.

Electronic programme locking

Programme locking prevents the
machine from being opened or the
programme cancelled during a
washing or drying programme.

To activate programme locking

Once the programme has started,

^

press the Start/Stop button for at least
6 seconds until the following appears
in the display:

X

The machine will now not accept any
changes and the programme will
proceed through to the end.

Programme locking is deactivated
automatically at the end of the
programme.

Deactivating programme locking
early

^

Press the Start/Stop button for at least
6 seconds until the following appears
in the display:

W

Locked

Ready

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Delay start

With delay start you can choose when
you want the programme to end. The
start of a programme can be delayed
from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24
hours, allowing you to make use of
night-time economy electricity rates, for
example.

The current time of day needs to have
been set for delay start to work
correctly.

To select Delay start

Select the programme you want and

^

then press the m button.

9:51

Start time:

Finish:

9:51

11:19

The display shows the current time of
day and the time the programme is due
to end.

^ Use the + button to select the time

you want the programme to end at.

9:51

Start time:

Finish:

13:32

15:00

The first press on the button will adjust
the programme end time to the next full
or half hour. Each subsequent press on
the button will delay the programme
end time by 30 minutes.

Use the - button to shorten the time if
you have chosen too long a time.

^

Confirm the programme end time by
pressing the OK button.

To begin Delay start

Press the Start/Stop button.

^

30°C 900 rpm

Start in: 3:41 h

The display will show when the
programme will be started in hours and
minutes.

To alter Delay start

Press the m button.

^
^ Use the + and – buttons to alter the

time you want the programme to end
at.

^ Press the OK button to confirm the

time selected.

To cancel Delay start

^ Press the m button.
^ Use the – button to bring the end

time of the programme forward until it
is the same as the current time of
day.

^

Press the OK button to confirm.

The programme will now start immedi

-

ately.

The actual load size can only be
determined accurately by the
machine once the programme has
started. The programme end time
may, therefore, be a bit later or
earlier than first indicated.

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Cleaning and care

Disconnect the machine from the

,

electricity supply by switching off at
the wall socket and withdrawing the
plug before any cleaning and
maintenance work.

Cleaning the machine

Do not use solvents, abrasive

,

cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic
surfaces and other components
because of the chemicals they
contain.

The machine must not be hosed

,

down.

^ Clean the casing with a mild

non-abrasive cleaning agent or soap
and water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

^ The drum can be cleaned using a

suitable proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent following the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.

Extra cleaning

Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
with powder detergent approx. every 6
weeks to help prevent deposits building
up in the machine. These can occur
when washing is mainly done at low
temperatures, and also lead to
unpleasant smells. If you have no
reason to wash occasionally at this high
temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C
programme with detergent but no
laundry at regular intervals.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer

Remove detergent residues regularly.

E-Cloth

A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
or via the internet (depending on
country), which is suitable for cleaning
surfaces such as stainless steel, glass,
plastic and chrome without the use of
chemicals.

^

Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release catch and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.

^

Clean the detergent drawer with
warm water.

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Cleaning and care

Clean the siphon.

^

Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing

1. Remove the siphon from

compartment § and rinse under
warm running water. Clean the
siphon tube in the same way.

2. Replace the siphon.

If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the siphon and siphon tube
regularly. A build-up of starch will
cause them to get clogged.

^ Use a bottle brush to remove

detergent residues and limescale
from the jets inside the detergent
dispenser drawer housing.

Descaling the machine

It the correct amount of detergent is
dispensed, the machine should not
need to be descaled. If, however, you
do wish to descale the machine, only
use proprietary non-corrosive descaling
agents and striclty observe the
instructions on the packaging. A special
descaling agent is available to order
from the Miele Spare Parts Department
or via the internet (depending on
country).

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the porthole glass

From time to time you should also

^

clean ...

the door glass

–

mild detergent or soap and water.

the metal cap

–

door glass with a suitable proprietary
stainless steel cleaning agent
following the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging.

Wipe dry using a soft cloth.

^

on the inside using a

on the inside of the

Cleaning the filter in the water
inlet

The machine has a filter to protect the
water inlet valve.
The accessible filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose should be
checked every six months, or more
often if there are frequent interruptions
to the external water supply.

First turn off the stopcock and then

^

unscrew the threaded union
connecting the free end of the inlet
hose to the stopcock.

^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the

recess.

^ Hold the free end of the inlet hose

upside down. The plastic filter 2 will
fall out.

^ Clean the plastic filter.
^ Replace the filter and seal and

reconnect the hose.

Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight. If water leaks,
tighten the connection.

Never forget to put the filter back in
place after cleaning.

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Problem solving guide

What to do, if...

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.

Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably

,

qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

The programme does not start.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The display remains
dark and the
programme selector is
not lit up.

The display shows:

Machine locked
Enter code.

The programme does
not start when Drain/

Spin has been
selected.

The display is dark. The display has

Thereisnopowerto
the machine.

The electronic system
lock has been
activated (see Settings
menu J/Lock).

The machine has not
been prepared for
using for the first time.

switched off
automatically to save
energy (Standby
mode).

Check whether
– the mains plug is plugged

in and switched on.

– the fuse or circuit breaker

has tripped.

Enter the code for the system
lock and confirm the entry.
Deactivate the system lock if
you do not wish this message
to appear in the display the
next time the machine is
switched on.

Prepare the machine as
described in "Before using for
the first time".

Press a button. Standby
comes to an end.

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Problem solving guide

Fault messages in the display

Message in the display Possible cause Remedy A

q

p

o

ä

,

Drain
fault

Inlet
fault

WPS
activated

Drum lighting
fault

Technical fault
Call the Service
Department

The water outlet is

–

blocked or
restricted.

The drain hose has

–

been fixed too high.

– The water inlet is

blocked or
restricted.

The water protection
system has reacted.

The drum lighting unit
is not fitted correctly.

There is a fault. Start the programme again.

Clean the drain filter and

–

the drain pump as
described in "Opening
the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power
failure".

The maximum drain

–

height is 1 m.

Check whether
– the stopcock is opened

wide enough.

– the inlet hose is kinked.

Call the Service
Department.

Fit it correctly.

If the fault message
appears again, contact the
Service Department.

A To switch off the fault message: Switch the machine off with the I-On/0-Off

button.

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Problem solving guide

Problems with the load size indicator

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The display
indicates a load of
<25% or no load
size is indicated
when the drum is
full.

The display
indicates a load
greater than <25%
when the drum is
empty.

The following fault
message appears
inthe display:

Zero setting not
possible

The drying
programme stops
and the following
message appears
in the display:

Check load

At the end of a
drying programme
the following
message appears
in the display:

Check load

There was
laundry in the
drum when the
machine was
switched on.
This has
decalibrated the
sensor from the
zero setting.

To recalibrate the sensor to the zero setting:

Remove the laundry from the drum.

–

Switch off the machine and leave the

–

door open.
Switch on the machine.

–

Turn the programme selector to the

–

Cottons position.

Press and hold the Load/Detergent
button pressed in until the following
appears in the display:
Zero setting OK.

The load size
sensor has been
decalibrated
from the zero

Rotate the drum once. If the display still
indicates a load greater than <25%,
recalibrate the sensor to zero again (see
above section).

setting.

The drum door is
closed.

There is very little or no
laundry in the drum.
Drying individual
garments or items which
are already dry can also
cause the programme to
be cancelled.

The machine has
recognised an
overload.

– Open the drum door.
– Recalibrate the sensor to zero

again.

In future, use timed drying after
selecting a specific drying
programme or use the Warm air
timed drying programme for drying
individual items.

In future do not exceed the
maximum load.

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General problems

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.

The pump makes
strange noises.

Large amounts of
detergent residue
remain in the
detergent dispenser
drawer.

Fabric conditioner is
not completely
dispensed or too
much water remains
in the §
compartment.

The laundry has not
been spun
satisfactorily.

When laundry is dry it
feels hard to the
touch.

The display is in a
different language.

Problem solving guide

The machine feet are not
level.

This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a
pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.

The water supply
pressure is too low.

Powder detergent used
in conjunction with water
softeners tends to
become sticky.

The siphon tube is not
correctly positioned or is
clogged up.

The spin speed selected
was too low.

Too vigorous wash
action.

Not enough detergent
was used.

No fabric conditioner was
used.

A different language has
been selected in
"Settings J" "Language J".

Level the machine (see
"Installation and
connection").

Clean the filter in the

–

water inlet.
It may be useful to select

–

the Water plus extra
option.

In future, add washing
powder into the dispenser
drawer first, and then add
the water softener.

Clean the siphon, (see
"Cleaning and care ­Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer").

Select a higher spin speed
next time.

Programme in gentle action
and more water.

Increase detergent dose to
prevent limescal build up in
laundry.

Use fabric conditioner in last
rinse.

Set the language you want.
The flag symbol will guide
you.

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Problem solving guide

An unsatisfactory wash result

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Liquid detergent
does not give the
required result.

Grey, greasy
particles cling to
washed laundry.

White residues
which look like
powder detergent
are seen on dark
textiles after
washing.

A stale smell is in
the drum and on
laundry.

Clothes are coming
out creased.

Liquid detergents usually
contain no bleaching
agents. They do not
remove fruit, coffee and
tea stains.

Insufficient detergent has
been used to break
down the particles of
grease in heavily soiled
laundry.

The detergent contained
compounds (zeolites) to
aid water softening which
are not soluble in water.
They have ended up on
the laundry.

Low temperature
washing.

Programme was
overloaded.

The wrong programme
was used.

Use a general purpose

–

detergent containing a
bleaching agent.

Pour stain removers into

–

compartment j and liquid
detergent into a dispenser
ball (remember to remove

the dispensing ball before
drying!).

Never put stain removers

–

and liquid detergent together
in the dispenser drawer.

– Use more detergent.
– Before washing the next load

run a Cottons 95°C
programme with powder
detergent but without a load.

– Try and brush off the

residues with a soft brush
once the laundry is dry.

–

Wash dark textiles using a
detergent which contains no
zeolites. Liquid detergents
usually contain no zeolites.

Before washing the next load
run a Cottons 95°C programme
with powder detergent but
without a load.

Reduce quantity of clothes in
the drum.

–

Check care labels and the
programme chart.

–

Use easy iron conditioners.

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Problem solving guide

An unsatisfactory drying result

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The laundry is still
damp after a drying
cycle.

The laundry is too
damp or too dry
after a drying cycle.

There is still water
in the drum after
drying.

The load was too small
for the electronics to
assess the residual
moisture correctly.

The laundry has formed
a ring in the drum during
the spin because it was
distributed unevenly.

The laundry has formed
a ring in the drum during
the thermospin because
it was too damp or the
spin speed was set too
high.

Warm laundry feels
damp.

The required residual
moisture level is between
two drying levels.

There is a blockage in
the water outlet.

In future dry small loads in a
timed drying programme.

Turn the programme selector

–

to Stop.
Open the door and loosen

–

the laundry.
Start the drying programme

–

again using a lower spin
speed.

Extend the cool down time, as
described in "Settings menu J",
"Set extended cool-down".

Either extend or shorten the
drying times, as described in
"Settings menu J", "Alter time".

Clean the drain filter and the
drain pump as described in
"Problem solving guide –
Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure".

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Problem solving guide

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button

Problem Remedy

The machine is not
connected to the
electricity supply and / or
is not switched on.

The electronic programme
locking has been
activated.

The electronic system lock
has been activated.

Power cut. Open the drum door as described in the next

The door was not correctly
engaged.

There is still water in the
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.

The door cannot be
opened during or after a
drying programme.

For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is
higher than 55°C.

Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or
switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.

Deactivate programme locking as described in
"Electronic programme locking".

Deactivate the system lock as described in
"Settings menu J".

section.

Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
and then press the Door button.

Clean the drain filter and drain pump as described
in the next section.

For safety reasons the drum door cannot be
opened if the temperature higher than 70°C.

–

Wait until the temperature is below 70°C.

–

If the Door release setting has been
deactivated, the door can only be opened if the
temperature is below 55°C. Activate the Door
release setting, as described in "Settings
menu J".

–

Use the "Set extended cool-down" setting, as
described in "Settings menu J".

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Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure

Switch the machine off.

^

Drain the machine

If the drain outlet is blocked, (up to 25
litres) of water will be retained in the

machine.

Caution: if laundry has been

,

washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!

Problem solving guide

Remove the stopper.

^

Once the flow of water ceases, replace

^

the stopper in the end of the hose.

Opening the drum door

Always make sure that the drum

,

is stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is
extremely dangerous.

^

Use a screwdriver to open the flap in
the machine plinth.

^

Pull the flap and the drain hose
attached to it out of the machine.

^

Point the drain hose into a suitable
container.

^

Use a screwdriver to push the
emergency door latch downwards (see
illustration). The drum door will open.

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Problem solving guide

Cleaning the drain filter

There is a lever behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel.

^ Remove the lever.

The drain filter access flap is visible
when the drum door is open.

Unscrew the drain filter completely

^

and then clean it thoroughly.

^

Use the lever to open the access flap.

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^

Check that the impeller can turn
easily. Remove any foreign objects
(e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and drain.
Clean the drain filter housing.

^

Put the drain filter back in place and
secure.

,

Make sure the drain filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.

Changing the lamp for the
drum lighting

The machine will still operate with no
lamp in place or if the lighting is
faulty.

Remove the yellow lever from behind

^

the detergent drawer facia panel.

Switch the machine on and open the

^

drum door.

Now disconnect the machine from

^

the electricity supply, see "Warning
and Safety instructions".

Problem solving guide

Press the two prongs to separate the

^

plastic holder 1 from the protective
cover 2.

Remove the faulty lamp from the

^

plastic holder.

The new lamp must be of the same
type (G4) with a maximum power
output of 5 watts/12 volts.

The lamps are available from an
electrical retailer, your Miele Dealer or
from the Miele Spare Parts Department.

^

Insert the lever in the slot provided in
the drum lighting unit (see illustration)
and turn anti-clockwise (a quarter
turn) until you feel a resistance.

^

Carefully pull out the loosened unit,
using the lever to help you.

^ Insert the new lamp in the plastic

holder.

^

Carefully fit the plastic holder and the
protective cover together.

^

Insert the lighting unit into the socket
and turn it clockwise to secure it.

It is absolutely essential for the
correct functioning of the machine
that the lighting unit is fitted correctly
in position.

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After sales service

In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact:

your Miele dealer, or

–

the Miele Service Department

–

(see back cover for contact details).

When contacting the Service
Department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance,
both of which are shown on the data
plate visible above the door glass when
the door is open.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied
for unnecessary service visits where
the problem could have been
rectified by the customer as
described in this installation manual.

Future updates (PC)

The indicator or check light marked PC
is the interface used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes and for updating the
machine's programme data.

Appliance guarantee

Please see the guarantee card supplied
with your machine.

Optional accessories

Optional accessories for this machine
are available from your Miele Dealer or
from the Miele Spare Parts Department.

Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.

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Front view

Installation and connection

a Inlet hose (with flexible, waterproof

metallic outer sleeve)

b Electrical connection

c - f Flexible drain hose (with

detachable swivel elbow)

g Control panel

h Detergent dispenser drawer

i Drum door

j Access panel to the fluff filter and the

drain pump

k Access panel to the emergency door

release and drainage

l Four height adjustable screw feet

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Installation and connection

Rear view

a Protruding lid for holding when

moving the machine

b Electricity supply cable

c Transit bar covers

d Inlet hose (with flexible, waterproof

metallic outer sleeve)

e Drain hose

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Installation and connection

Installation surface

A concrete floor is the most suitable
installation surface, being far less prone
to vibration during the spin cycle than
wooden floorboards or a carpeted
surface.

Please note the following points:

The machine must be level and

^

securely positioned.

To avoid vibrations during spinning,

^

the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.

If installing on a wooden joist floor:
^ We recommend a plywood base (at

least 59x52x3 cm) The base should
span several joists and be bolted to
the joists and not only to the
floorboards. Check for the presence
of pipes and cables first.

If possible, install the machine in a
corner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.

Installing the washer-dryer

To manoeuvre the machine out of its
packing case to its installlation site,
hold it by the edge of the lid where it
protrudes to the rear of the machine as
well as by the handle recesses at the
front.

Please note:

Do not lift the machine by the drum

^

door.

Ensure that the machine feet and

,

the floor are dry to prevent the
machine from slipping during the
spin cycle.

Removing the transit fittings

,

If the machine is installed on a

raised plinth, it has to be secured
against slippage during spinning
using retaining clips (available from
the Miele Spare Parts Dept).

^

To remove the left and right covers

1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the

cover as illustrated.

2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.

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Installation and connection

Using the spanner supplied turn the

^

left-hand transit bar 90°, then

^

withdraw the transit bar.

Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,

^

then

^

withdraw the transit bar.

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To avoid the risk of injury the

,

holes for the transit bars must be
covered after the transit bars have
been removed.

^ Fit the covers on to the two holes.

Then plug the holes as shown with
the caps.

Installation and connection

,

The machine must not be moved
without the transit fittings in place.
Store them in a safe place for future
use. They must be re-fitted if the
machine is to be moved again (e.g.
when moving house).

Re-fitting the transit bars

Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.

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Installation and connection

Levelling the machine

The machine must stand perfectly level
on all four feet to ensure safe and
proper operation.

Using the spanner supplied turn

^

counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction.
Then turn counter nut 2 together with
foot 1 to unscrew.

Incorrect installation may increase
electricity and water consumption and
may cause the machine to move about.
False values may also show in the Load
and Detergent display.

The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is
delivered.

^ Use a spirit level to check the

machine is standing level.

^ Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe

wrench. Turn counter nut 2 again
using the spanner supplied until it
sits firmly up against the housing.

All four counternuts must sit firmly up
against the housing. Please also check
this for the feet which did not need
adjustment. Otherwise there is the
danger of the machine moving about.

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Building under a continous worktop /
in a kitchen run

A building-under kit (available

,

to order) with a cover plate to
replace the machine lid is required.
It must be fitted by suitably qualified
person to ensure electrical safety.

N.B. If you wish to push your machine
under a worktop and there is space to
do this without removing the lid the
building under kit is not necessary.
Otherwise the building under kit is
essential.

Installation and connection

N = Niche height (820-930 mm)

(illustration shows machine with lid removed)

The building-under kit is supplied with
its own installation instructions.

–

Slides are also available to order for
fitting underneath the machine feet to
protect the floor from damage when
the machine is pushed into position
or taken out for servicing.

–

Connections for electricity, water and
drainage should be installed in such
a way that they remain accessible
when the machine is in place.

Niche height Action

820 mm None required

from 830 ­840 mm

from 870 ­885 mm

from 915 ­930 mm

* accessory available to order

If the kitchen run has a continuous
furniture plinth in place, a gap must
be made for the washing machine.

Replacing the lid

If the lid has been removed in order to
fit a coverplate, ensure that, if the lid is
ever replaced, it fits securely into the
rear holders. Otherwise, it is not
properly secure for transport.

Fit longer screw feet*
(Set to approx.
40 mm)

Use one raising kit*

Use two raising kits*

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Installation and connection

Fitting a decor panel

The door has a decor frame for fitting a
decor panel (available as an optional
accessory).

Decor panel dimensions

Width ..............590mm(-1mm)

Height .............590mm(-1mm)

Thickness ...............0.6-4mm

Open the door.

^

Move the decor strips forwards.

^

A decor panel up to 4 mm thick can
now be inserted.

^ Slide the decor panel in from above.
^ Press the decor strips into position

and tighten up the loosened screws.

Now push on the upper decor strip from
the front and secure this with the 4
screws.

^ Unscrew the 4 screws on the upper

decor strip (see illustration).

^

Then take the upper decor strip off by
pulling it forwards.

^

Loosen but do not unscrew
completely, the screws on the three
remaining decor strips.

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Installation and connection

Shortening the door panel

You can shorten the door panel to
match the height of adjacent kitchen
unit door fronts.

First of all you need to calculate
measurement X. This is the distance
from the lower edge of the machine
door to the lower edge of an adjacent
kitchen unit door front.

Procedure

Open the door.

^

^ First remove the door panel:

– to do this unscrew the 10 screws

(see arrows) from the inside machine
door.

^ Then remove the three decor strips

from the door panel:

– to do this unscrew the screws.
^ Shorten the door panel

side decor strips
measurement X using a suitable saw.

^

Drill four holes for securing the lower
decor strip into the door panel.

^

Fit the decor strips and the door
panel.

If you are intending to fit a decor
panel, check whether this will also
need to be shortened

and the two

at the bottom by

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Installation and connection

Fitting a plinth facing

The gap between the lower edge of the
machine plinth and the floor can be
closed up using a suitable kitchen
furniture plinth facing.

The washing machine plinth has a
special groove in which a plinth facing
can be fitted.

Plinth facing dimensions

Length

Thickness

Height (
must be calculated after aligning the
height of the machine with the screw
feet or after fitting the height-adjustment
frame(s).

: 592 - 596 mm

:8mm

H): The plinth facing height

Installation

^ Calculate height (H) from the floor up

into the groove (on the underside of
the washing machine).

^ Cut the plinth facing to size.
^ Slide it into the groove.

Useful tip:

If the machine is fitted on a
height-adjustment frame, you can use
double-sided adhesive tape on the
back of the plinth facing to secure it to
the height-adjustment frame too.

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The Miele water protection
system

The Miele water protection system
protects machine from water damage.

The system consists of three main
components:

1) the inlet hose

2) the electronic unit and the machine
housing

3) the drain hose

1) Inlet hose

– The inlet hose is tested to withstand

pressure of more than 14,000 kPa.

– It has a protective sleeve which is

made from metal to protect the hose
from damage.

2) Electronic unit and machine
housing

Installation and connection

Overflow protection

–

This prevents the maching taking in
too much water. If the water level
exceeds a certain level, the drain
pump switches in and pumps the
excess water away.

3) Drain hose

The drain hose is protected by a
ventilation system which prevents the
machine from being emptied
completely.

– Sump

Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the machine. A
float switches off the safety valves,
preventing any more water flowing
into the machine and water in the
suds container is pumped away.

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Installation and connection

Connection to the water
supply

The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
local and national safety regulations.
The German authorities do not require it
to have a non-return valve as the
washer-dryer has been designed to
comply with DIN regulations.

The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between
100 kPa and 1,000 kPa. If it is higher
than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a
reducer valve.

Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock

3

with

/4" thread. The stopcock should be

fitted by a qualified plumber.

,

The connection point is subject
to mains water pressure. Turn on the
stopcock slowly and check for leaks.
Correct the position of the washer
and union if appropriate.

In order to protect the water inlet
valve, the dirt filter in the water inlet
valve connection must not be
removed.

Extension hose

A 1.5 metre long (metal) extension hose
is available from your Miele dealer or
the Miele Spare Parts Department as an
optional extra.
This hose is tested to withstand
pressures of up to 14,000 kPa and can
be used as a flexible extension to the
water supply.

This machine is not suitable for
connection to a hot water supply and
connection to a household water
softener is not recommended.

Maintenance and care

Only use a genuine Miele hose which is
pressure tested to 14,000 kPa should
you ever need a replacement or
extension.

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Installation and connection

Connection to the drainage
system

The machine drains via a drain pump
with a delivery head of 1 metre. The
drain hose must not be kinked as this
restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at
the end of the hose can be turned in
either direction, or can be detached if
required, with a sharp twist and pull.

If required the drain hose can be
extended to a length of 5 m. The
necessary parts can purchased from
the Miele Spare Parts Department or
your Miele dealer.

Drain hose connection:

1. Direct into a sink or basin.

Please note the following:

Hook the hose over the edge and

–

secure.

Make sure that the water can drain

–

away freely without hindrance.
Otherwise there is a risk of water
overflowing or of some of the drained
water being sucked back into the
machine.

2. Connected securely to a plastic drain

pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no
need to use a non-return valve.

3. Connected securely to a standpipe.

4. Connected securely to a floor gully.

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Installation and connection

Electrical connection U.K.

All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person, in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.

Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation work
has been carried out.

The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug ready for
connection to a 230-240V mains supply.

The voltage and connected load are
given on the data plate. Please ensure

these match the household mains
supply. The fuse rating is quoted on the
plug.

Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible after installation.

For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section

739).

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363

The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).

Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED

Do not connect via an extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).

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Consumption data

Load Consumption data

Energy Water Duration

in kWh in litres Short Normal

Washing

Cottons 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 42 1 h 53 min 2 h 08 min

Minimum iron 40°C

Delicates 30°C 1.0 kg 0.33 65 49 min 59 min

Automatic 40°C 2.5 kg 0.30 - 0.60 30 - 50 1 h 00 min 1 h 15 min

Express 40°C 2.5 kg 0.30 30 - 32 min
Woollens / 30°C 2.0 kg 0.22 35 - 39 min
Silks / 30°C 1.0 kg 0.24 39 - 36 min

Drying

Cottons Normal

Minimum iron Normal

Washing and Drying in a continuous sequence

Cottons 60°C

Cottons 60°C

1)

60°C

1)

40°C

1)

Normal

Normal

5.0 kg 0.85 42 1 h 29 min 1 h 58 min

5.0 kg 0.49 42 1 h 29 min 1 h 58 min

2.5 kg 0.44 49 1 h 05 min 1 h 20 min

2)

2)

3)

2.5 kg 1.30 11 - 1 h 12 min

1.25 kg 0.65 5 - 37 min

5.0 kg 3.40 65 - 4 h 30 min

2.5 kg 2.30 45 - 3 h 00 min

Note for test institutes:

1)

EN 60456 test programme

2)

EN 61121 test programme

3)

EN 50229 test programme

Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any extra options
selected.

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Technical data

Height 850 mm

Height for building under 820 mm

Width 595 mm

Depth with lid fitted 600 mm

Depth without lid 575 mm

Depth with door open 1180 mm

Weight 106 kg

Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)

Capacity - Washing
Capacity - Drying

Voltage see data plate

Connected load see data plate

Fuse rating see plug

Consumption data see "Consumption data"

Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa (1 bar)

Drain hose length 1.000 kPa (10 bar)

Inlet hose length 1,60 m

Drain hose length 1,50 m

Connection cable length 1,60 m

Drain pump head max. 1,00 m

Drain pump length max. 5,00 m

Lamp for drum lighting Type G4 (5 watts/12 volts)

Test certificates awarded Radio / TV suppression, VDE

5.0 kg dry laundry

2.5 kg dry laundry

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The Settings menu is used to alter the
machine's electronics to suit
changing requirements.
Settings can be altered at any time.

Settings menu J

Language J

The display can be set via the
Language sub-menu to appear in
one of several different languages.

To open the Settings menu

A Switch on the machine. The main

menu will appear.

15:03

Select programme

B After a few seconds an additional line

will appear in the display.

15:03

Select programme

Settings F...

C Confirm your selection by pressing

the OK button.

D This will take you into the Settings

menu.

C Back A

Language F...

The flag after the word Language acts
as a guide to prevent a language which
will not be understood from being set.

A tick will appear beside the language
to show that it has been set.

Select the language you want and

^

confirm your selection.

Time... H

E Use the – and + buttons to select the

setting you want and confirm your
selection by pressing the OK button.

Important:

If you do not make a selection in the
Settings menu and in its sub-menus
within approx. 20 seconds, the menu
display will revert to the main menu.

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Settings menu J

Time of day

You first have to decide whether you
want the time to show in the display.
Then you have to select either a 24 hour
or 12 hour clock.

Then set the current time of day.

To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock

Use the – and + buttons to select the

^

clock option setting you want and
confirm your selection by pressing
the OK button.

The display for setting the time of day
will then appear.

To set the time of day

00 :00

Set the time

^ Set the hour with the – and + buttons

and confirm your setting by pressing
the OK button. Now set the minutes.
The display will return to the Settings
menu.

Water plus

This setting is used to select the
water intake setting for the Water plus
extra option.

There are three different options:

Water +
this option selected)

The water intake is increased in the
wash and rinse stages of the
programmes.

Extra rinse

An extra rinse is introduced in the
Cottons and Minimum iron programmes.

Water + and Extra rinse
^ The water intake is increased in the

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

(the machine is delivered with

wash and rinse stages and an
additional rinse is also introduced in
the Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes.

The time of day can also be set by
pressing the m button before
selecting a programme.

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Settings menu J

Gentle action

Activating gentle action reduces the
drum action and is suitable for
washing slightly soiled items more
gently. It should be activated for
garments with a single bar under the
care label and for articles which feel
too hard after they have been dried.

Gentle action can be activated for the
Cottons and the Minimum iron
programmes.

If Gentle action has been activated the
wash rhythm will be gentle in all Cottons
and Minimum iron programmes.

The machine is delivered with the
Gentle action setting deactivated.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

Suds cooling

When this is activated, additional
water flows into the drum at the end
of the main wash to cool the suds
down. Hot suds can damage plastic
drainage pipes.

The machine is delivered with Suds
cooling deactivated.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

Door release

When this setting is activated the
drum door can be opened during a
drying programme at temperatures
up to 70°C.
If the Door release setting is
deactivated, the door can only be
opened at temperatures up to 55°C.

Warning: High temperatures

,

can cause burning or scalding.

The machine is delivered with this
setting activated.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

^ Select the option you want and

confirm your selection.

Suds cooling takes place when a
Cottons 95-75°C programme is
selected.

Suds cooling should be activated:

–

to prevent the danger of scalding if
the drain hose is hooked over the
edge of a sink or basin.

–

where the drainage pipes do not
comply with DIN 1986.

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Settings menu J

Distribution controller

The maximum final spin speed is
limited to prevent the laundry sticking
to the drum. (This setting is only
available when washing and drying in
a continuous sequence).

There are 4 different options:

1200 rpm (factory default setting)

1100 rpm

1000 rpm

900 rpm.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

Alter time

The machine is designed to dry
effectively using as little energy as
possible. However, it is possible to
lengthen or shorten the drying time
by up to 4 minutes.

The machine is delivered with the
drying time on setting 3 (= 0 minutes).

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Settings menu J

Lock

The system lock prevents your
machine being used without your
knowledge.

When the system lock has been
activated, you have to enter a code after
switching the machine on. Otherwise
the machine cannot be operated.

To activate the lock

C Back A

Activate

X

^ Select Activate and confirm your

selection.

^ The display will now request that a

code is entered. The code is 125 and
cannot be altered.

To enter the lock code

After the last number has been

^

entered, press the OK button.

Yes

Confirm the code with the OK button

^

125

Confirm code

No

or if you want to correct a mistake,
press the – button.

The lock will now be activated when

^

the machine is switched off.

To unlock the washer-dryer

When the machine is switched on
again, the display will request the lock
code.

^ Enter lock code 125 as described

above and confirm the entry.

Entry OK

W

Lock deactivated

The code is: 125

__

0

Enter code

^

Use the + button to enter the first
number. Confirm your selection of this
number by pressing the OK button.
Now set the second number.

^

Repeat the process until all three
numbers have been entered.

The machine is now unlocked.

To deactivate the lock

Proceed as for activating the lock.

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Settings menu J

Temperature

You can choose for the temperature
to be displayed as °C/Celsius or
°F/Fahrenheit.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

Select the option you want and

^

confirm your selection.

Buzzer

When the buzzer function has been
activated, an audible tone sounds at
the end of a programme or when
Rinse hold is reached.

There are two volumes.

Normal
this option selected)

The buzzer sounds at the end of a
programme or when Rinse hold is
reached.

Loud

The buzzer sounds at maximum volume
at the end of a programme or when
Rinse hold is reached.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

^

(the machine is delivered with

Select the option you want and
confirm your selection.

Keypad tones

An audible tone sounds each time a
button is pressed.

The machine is delivered with the
keypad tone switched off.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

Display contrast

There are ten different display
contrast settings.

The machine is delivered with the
display contrast on setting 5.

The display contrast will change as
soon as a different setting is chosen.

^ Set the display contrast you require.

Display brightness

There are ten different display
brightness settings.

The machine is delivered with the
display brightness on setting 5.

The display brightness will change as
soon as a different setting is chosen.

^

Set the display brightness you
require.

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Settings menu J

Standby

To save energy, the display goes out
after 10 minutes and the indicator
light for the Start/Stop button will start
flashing slowly.

There are two options:

On

Standby is activated:

if a programme is not selected after

–

the machine has been switched on.

after a programme has started.

–

– at the end of a programme.

Not in current Prog.
delivered with this option selected)

Standby is activated:

– if a programme is not selected after

the machine has been switched on.

– at the end of a programme.

Pressing one of the buttons switches
the display back on again.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

(the machine is

Memory

If an extra option has been selected
for a programme, or the
recommended spin speed has been
altered, the machine will store the
changes in memory at the start of a
programme.

When this programme is chosen again
these settings will appear in the display.

The machine is delivered with the
memory function deactivated.

A tick will appear beside the option to
show that it has been set.

Set extended cool-down

The cooling down phase which takes
place before the end of a programme
can be lengthened if required. This
makes the garments easier to handle.

The cooling down phase can be
lengthened from 0 min (standard
cooling down phase = default setting)
to 18 minutes.

The programme duration will increase
accordingly.

To close the Settings menu

Back A

C

LanguageF

Time... H

^

Select Back and confirm your
selection.

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