Miele Distinction 500 Operating instructions
Operating instructions
for Washing machine
Distinction 500
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.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 106 160
Caring for our 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 of 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
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines 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 your old
machine or appliance with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and 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 our environment .........................................2
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Description of the machine.........................................10
Special programmes ...............................................10
Delicates and Silks / programmes ................................10
Water plus system ..............................................10
Future updates (PC) .............................................11
Control panel .....................................................12
Important control panel features ......................................13
Programme selector .............................................13
Additional option buttons .........................................13
"Spin" button with indicator lights ...................................13
Before using for the first time.......................................14
Washing environmentally and economically ..........................15
Energy and water consumption ....................................15
Detergent .....................................................15
Additional options (Short, Soak, Pre-wash) ...........................15
When drying with a tumble dryer ...................................15
How to wash correctly.............................................16
Brief instructions ..................................................16
Programme chart ...............................................17
Garment care label symbols.......................................20
How to wash correctly.............................................21
Before washing ...................................................21
Selecting a programme .............................................22
Additional options ...............................................23
At the end of a programme ..........................................25
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................26
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Contents
Interrupting a programme ...........................................27
Altering a programme once selected ..................................27
Skipping a programme stage ........................................27
To cancel or select a different programme ..............................27
Programme sequence ..............................................28
Detergent .......................................................30
Water softeners ...................................................30
Washing with several components ....................................30
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ..................................31
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme ........................................31
Adding fabric conditioner separately ................................31
Adding starch separately .........................................31
Colour run and dye removers/dyes ....................................31
Cleaning and care ................................................32
External casing and fascia panel .....................................32
E-Cloth .......................................................32
Extra cleaning ..................................................32
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer...............................32
Descaling the machine .............................................33
Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................34
Problem solving guide ............................................35
The programme does not start. .......................................35
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. ............36
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 37
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result .......................38
The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. .............40
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure .....................................................41
Blocked drain outlet .............................................41
Customer contact .................................................43
Optional accessories ............................................43
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Contents
Installation and connection ........................................44
Front view........................................................44
Rear view ........................................................45
Installation surface.................................................46
Installing the washing machine ....................................46
Removing the transit bars ...........................................46
Re-fitting the transit bars ............................................48
Levelling the machine ..............................................49
Screwing out and adjusting the feet .................................49
The Miele water protection system ....................................50
Connection to the water supply .......................................51
Connection to the drainage system....................................52
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................53
Consumption data ................................................54
Technical data ...................................................55
Programmable functions...........................................58
Water plus system .................................................58
Gentle action .....................................................60
Top-up rinse for Cottons ............................................61
Memory function ..................................................62
Soak ............................................................63
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Warning and Safety instructions
This washing machine is not
This washing machine 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 washing machine,
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
Only use the washing machine to
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wash items which are specified by the
manufacturer to be machine-washable
on the wash-care label, and textiles
composed of hand-washable wool or
wool blend fabrics as well as satin,
lace, silk and other hand-washable
garments. Any other applications may
be dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage
resulting from incorrect or improper use
or operation.
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intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
Keep children away from the
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washing machine 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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washing machine if its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
For machines with a 'porthole' door,
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remember that the porthole glass will
be hot when washing at very high
temperatures.
Do not let children touch it.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the washing
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machine, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
washing machine.
Before connecting the washing
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machine, 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 washing
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machine 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 washing
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machine to the mains electricity supply
by an extension lead. Extension leads
do not guarantee the required safety of
the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
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.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
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unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which 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.
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.
In the event of a fault or for cleaning
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purposes, the washing machine 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 withdrawn, or the
screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
This washing machine must only be
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connected to the on-site water supply
using a new hose kit. Old hoses must
not be re-used.
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 machine guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This washing machine may only be
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used in mobile installations such as
ships if a risk assessment of the
installation has been carried out by a
suitably qualified engineer.
Correct use
Do not install your washing machine
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in 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.
Before using the washing machine
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for 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
bar 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.
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
special descaling agent is available to
order from the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele.co.uk.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Textiles which have been
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pre-treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in the
machine.
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.
Never use solvent based cleaning
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agents, e.g. those containing benzene,
to clean the outside surfaces of this
machine. They can cause damage to
plastic surfaces.
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.
Only remove laundry from the
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washing machine once the drum has
stopped turning. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous
and could result in injury.
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.
If liquid detergent comes into
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contact with the eyes, rinse them
thoroughly with lukewarm water imme
diately. If swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately and retain the
packaging or label for reference. Those
with skin problems or sensitive skin
should avoid their skin coming into
contact with liquid detergent.
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Description of the machine
Your machine has the following special
programmes in addition to the standard
Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes.
Special programmes
Silks
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– Quick wash
/
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
easily and do not contain wool can
be washed in the Silks /
programme (30°C temperature only).
Woollens
Hand-washable or machinewashable wool or wool blend fabrics
can be washed in the Woollens /
programme. If the garment care
label does not specify a temperature,
wash using the cold setting.
This is a Cottons programme for
small loads of very lightly soiled
fabrics.
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Delicates and Silks / programmes
In these programmes, the laundry is
washed and spun very gently to reduce
creasing and the amount of ironing
required, thus providing "Easy care" for
your laundry.
Water plus system
The water level for washing and/or
rinsing is increased. For Cottons and
Minimum iron programmes an
additional rinse can also be selected.
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Automatic
Suitable for small loads of garments
made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be
washed together. Sort according to
colour.
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Separate rinse
Suitable for rinsing and spinning
articles which have been hand
washed.
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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.
Description of the machine
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Description of the machine
Control panel
a Start button
Starts the wash programme
b Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to
the basic programme.
Use the top button to select either
the Short, the Pre-wash or the Soak
option. Use the lower button to select
the Water plus option.
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off = option not
selected
c Indicator lights
For spin speeds, Rinse hold or
Without spin
d Spin button
For selecting the final spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
e Programme selector
For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
f Programme sequence indicator
lights
Show which section of the wash
programme has been reached.
g Check lights
h I-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off
or interrupting a programme
i Door button
Opens the machine door
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Important control panel
features
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set
the basic wash programme and the
temperature for that programme.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme.
Use the top button to select either the
Short, the Pre-wash or the Soak option.
Use the lower button to select the Water
plus option.
The indicator light will come on to show
that the additional option has been
selected. If an additional option is
chosen, which is incompatible with the
basic programme, it cannot be
selected.
"Spin" button with indicator lights
Selecting the spin speed
Press the "Spin" button to select a
different spin speed. However, you
cannot select a spin speed higher than
the maximum allowed for the basic
wash programme chosen.
The indicator lights show the speed
selected.
Description of the machine
Wash programme rpm
Cottons 1400
Minimum iron 900
Delicates 600
Silks 400
Woollens 1200
Quick wash 1400
Automatic 900
Separate rinse 1200
Starch 1400
Drain/spin 1400
You can also omit the final spin
^ Press the "Spin" button to reach:
– Rinse hold
The laundry is not spun and remains
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 continue the programme select a
spin speed. When the programme is
finished the Anti-crease/Finish light
will come on. Turn the programme
selector to the Finish position and
press the Door button to open the
door and remove the laundry.
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Without spin
The laundry is not spun. After the
water has been drained away the
machine goes straight into the
anti-crease stage. Spinning between
the rinses is also omitted in this
setting.
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Before using for the first time
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. Otherwise there is a risk
of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
^ Open the stopcock.
^
Press the I-On/0-Off button in.
^
Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 60°C.
^
Press Start.
When this programme has finished turn
the programme selector to Finish. Your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
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Washing environmentally and economically
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 or the Quick wash
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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.
– Instead of using the Cottons 95°C
programme, use the Cottons 60°C
programme. This will give an energy
saving of between 35% and 45%.
This combination is sufficient for
most levels of soiling. For stubborn or
old stains, use the Soak 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 with
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smaller loads (approx.
1
/3less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Additional options
(Short, Soak, Pre-wash)
Select:
A wash programme together with the
Short option for light to normal soiling
where there are no obvious marks.
A wash programme without any
additional options for normal to
heavy soiling with visible staining.
A wash programme together with the
Soak option for heavily soiled
laundry.
– Use the additional option Soak
instead of Pre-wash. If Soak is
followed immediately by a main wash
the same suds are used.
When drying with a tumble dryer
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Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
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How to wash correctly
Brief instructions
Please note:
To help familiarise yourself with how to
use your washing machine please read
the sections "Before washing",
"Selecting a programme" and "At the
end of a programme" in detail.
A Sort the laundry into colours and
fabric types
Selecting a programme:
B Switch on the washing machine
C Open the drum door
D Load the drum
E Close the drum door
F Select a programme
G Select a spin speed
H Select any additional option required
I Add detergent
See the "Programme chart" in the next
section for information on which
programmes to use for different fabric
types.
J Press the Start button
At the end of a programme:
K Open the drum door
L Remove the laundry
M Switch off the washing machine
N Turn the programme selector to the
Finish position
O Close the drum door
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How to wash correctly
Programme chart
Cottons 9ö8E76* 30°C to 95°C Max. load 5.0 kg
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus
Notes
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for testing according to EN 60456 standard: Cottons 60°C
Minimum iron
4321 8E76*
Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus
Notes
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily soiled
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laundry.
For heavily soiled laundry and/or soiling which has been
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left unwashed for some time, select the Soak additional
option.
For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)
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use the Pre-wash additional option.
– For lightly soiled laundry select the Short additional
option.
– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent.
30°C to 60°C Max. load 2.5 kg
easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
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For heavily soiled laundry and/or soiling which has been
left unwashed for some time, select the Soak additional
option.
detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid
tab detergent.
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How to wash correctly
Delicates 21ac* cold to 40°C Max. load 1.0 kg
Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres
and for easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as
machine-washable by the manufacturer.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak
Notes
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Silks /c* 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace
Additional option Water plus
Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Woollens /ac* cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
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Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
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Pre-wash advisable.
For curtains made from delicate fabrics, reduce the spin
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speed or select Without spin.
and silk.
– Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature,
wash using the cold setting. Please note hand-washable
garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt beyond the
accepted tolerance of the item.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens.
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How to wash correctly
Quick wash 7* 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Notes
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Automatic 72* 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak
Notes – If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Starch Max. load 5.0 kg
Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes
Separate rinse Max. load 5.0 kg
Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to
Drain/Spin Max. load 5.0 kg
Notes
* Please note that the "buckets" represent garment care label symbols. See
"Garment care label symbols".
Use less detergent (as for a half load).
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If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
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advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".
See "Programmable functions". Note that this programme
is not suitable for delicate items.
detergent.
cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort
according to colour.
advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".
See "Programmable functions".
detergent.
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The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric
conditioner.
be rinsed and spun in the machine.
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Drain only: Select Without spin. Do not use for Woollens.
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How to wash correctly
Garment care label symbols
Washing
The figure quoted in the bucket is the
maximum temperature the garment
can be washed at. The number of
bars under the symbol indicate the
level of agitation permitted.
9 No bar under the symbol:
= normal agitation
4 One bar under the symbol:
= reduced agitation
c Two bars under the symbol:
= much reduced agitation
/ Hand wash (if no temperature
is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
h Do not wash
Ironing
The number of dots indicates the
ironing temperature
I Hot iron (max sole plate temp.
approx. 200°C)
H Medium hot iron (max sole
plate temp. approx. 150°C)
G Cool iron (max sole plate
temp. approx. 110°C). Do not
steam iron garments carrying
this symbol.
J Do not iron
Professional cleaning
f Dry clean only. The letters
indicate the type of cleaning
p
agent required.
w
Professional Wet Clean only
Drying
The number of dots indicates the
drying temperature
q Normal temperature
r Low temperature
s Do not tumble dry
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D
Do not dry clean
Bleaching
x Any oxidising bleaching
agent can be used
{ Only use an oxygen based
bleach or a non-chlorine
bleach
z Do not bleach
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