Operating instructions for Washing machine Distinction 500
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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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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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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 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 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.
~This washing machine is not 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 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 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, remember that the porthole glass will be hot when washing at very high temperatures.
Do not let children touch it.
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged washing machine.
~Before connecting the washing 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 manufacturer as being suitable for use in a domestic washing machine. Always observe the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
~Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in this machine.
~If liquid detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with lukewarm water immediately. 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.
~Only remove laundry from the 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 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.
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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 /
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 machine-
washable 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.
–Quick wash
This is a Cottons programme for small loads of very lightly soiled fabrics.
–Automatic
Suitable for small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort according to colour.
–Separate rinse
Suitable for rinsing and spinning articles which have been hand washed.
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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Description of the machine
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.
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Description of the machine
Control panel
aStart button
Starts the wash programme
bAdditional 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
cIndicator lights
For spin speeds, Rinse hold or Without spin
dSpin button
For selecting the final spin speed, Rinse hold or Without spin
eProgramme selector
For selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme. The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
fProgramme sequence indicator lights
Show which section of the wash programme has been reached.
g Check lights
hI-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off or interrupting a programme
iDoor button
Opens the machine door
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Description of the machine
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.
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Minimum iron |
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Quick wash |
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900 |
Separate rinse |
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Drain/spin |
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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.
–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 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 programmes for small loads.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are 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 detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less 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
–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.
ASort 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
JPress the Start button
At the end of a programme:
K Open the drum door
L Remove the laundry
M Switch off the washing machine
NTurn the programme selector to the Finish position
O Close the drum door
See the "Programme chart" in the next section for information on which programmes to use for different fabric types.
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Programme setting for testing according to EN 60456 standard: Cottons 60°C |
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Minimum iron |
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30°C to 60°C |
Max. load 2.5 kg |
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For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for |
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Additional options |
Short, Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus |
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Notes |
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Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid |
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detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid |
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tab detergent. |
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Delicates 21ac* |
cold to 40°C |
Max. load 1.0 kg |
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Fabric |
For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres |
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and for easy care cotton shirts and blouses. |
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Curtains, including net curtains, specified as |
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machine-washable by the manufacturer. |
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Additional options |
Short, Pre-wash, Soak |
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– 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. |
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For curtains made from delicate fabrics, reduce the spin |
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speed or select Without spin. |
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Detergent |
Liquid detergent for delicates. |
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Silks /c* |
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30°C |
Max. load 1.0 kg |
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Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace |
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and silk. |
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Additional option |
Water plus |
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Detergent |
Liquid detergent for delicates. |
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Woollens /ac* |
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cold to 40°C |
Max. load 2.0 kg |
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Fabric |
Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend |
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fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature, |
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wash using the cold setting. Please note hand-washable |
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garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt beyond the |
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accepted tolerance of the item. |
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Detergent |
Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens. |
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Quick wash 7* |
40°C |
Max. load 2.5 kg |
Fabric |
Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the |
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Cottons programme. |
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Notes |
– 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". |
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See "Programmable functions". Note that this programme |
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is not suitable for delicate items. |
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Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid |
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detergent. |
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Automatic 72* |
40°C |
Max. load 3.0 kg |
Fabric |
Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and |
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cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort |
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according to colour. |
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Additional options |
Short, Pre-wash, Soak |
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Notes |
– If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is |
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advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action". |
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See "Programmable functions". |
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Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid |
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detergent. |
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Starch |
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Max. load 5.0 kg |
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Fabric |
Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons. |
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Notes |
– The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric |
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conditioner. |
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Separate rinse |
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Max. load 5.0 kg |
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Fabric |
Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to |
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be rinsed and spun in the machine. |
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Drain/Spin |
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Max. load 5.0 kg |
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Notes |
– Drain only: Select Without spin. Do not use for Woollens. |
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*Please note that the "buckets" represent garment care label symbols. See "Garment care label symbols".
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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.
9No bar under the symbol: = normal agitation
4One bar under the symbol: = reduced agitation
cTwo bars under the symbol: = much reduced agitation
/Hand wash (if no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold)
hDo not wash
Drying
The number of dots indicates the drying temperature
qNormal temperature
rLow temperature
sDo not tumble dry
Ironing
The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature
IHot iron (max sole plate temp. approx. 200°C)
HMedium hot iron (max sole plate temp. approx. 150°C)
GCool iron (max sole plate temp. approx. 110°C). Do not steam iron garments carrying this symbol.
JDo not iron
Professional cleaning
fDry clean only. The letters
pindicate the type of cleaning agent required.
wProfessional Wet Clean only
DDo not dry clean
Bleaching
xAny oxidising bleaching agent can be used
{Only use an oxygen based bleach or a non-chlorine bleach
zDo not bleach
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