Miele Paltinum 6 Operating instructions

Operating instructions
for Washing machine
Platinum 6

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.

G

M.-Nr. 06 618 270

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. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.

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Contents

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Reminder to remove transport struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Calibrating the load sensor to zero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Choosing the correct extra option (Soak, Pre-wash, Short) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rinse and interim spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To omit the final spin (Rinse hold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin (Without spin) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Contents

Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

The correct detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . 35

To clean the filter in the water inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fault messages in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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

or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the lamp for the drum lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Contents

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

The Miele water protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Settings menu J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Language F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Time Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Water plus T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Gentle action U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Suds cooling R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Lock X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Temperature S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Buzzer O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Keypad tones P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Standby Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Memory V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Warning and safety instructions

To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the machine please read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, use and maintenance.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and ensure that new
users are familiar with the content.
Pass them on to any future owner of
the machine.

Correct usage

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 is not liable for
damage resulting from improper use or
operation.

Technical safety

Before setting up the machine,

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

Before connecting the 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.

when continuity is complete between
the machine and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national 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).

extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
machine (e.g. danger of overheating).

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

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.

The electrical safety of this
machine can only be guaranteed

Do not connect the machine to the
mains electricity supply by an

The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.

The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply

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Warning and safety instructions

This machine must only be

connected to the on-site water
supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses
must not be re-used. Check the hose
regularly for signs of wear and tear.
Change in good time to avoid the risk of
leaks and subsequent damage.

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.

If the connection cable is faulty it

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

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.

Use

This equipment may only be used

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

Do not install your washing

machine in rooms where
temperatures below freezing may
occur. Frozen hoses may burst under
pressure. The reliability of the electronic
control unit may be impaired at
temperatures below freezing point.

Before using the machine for the

first time, check that the transit
fitting at the rear of the machine has
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 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.
Otherwise this will result in flooding.

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.

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Warning and safety instructions

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. If in
doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser
vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.

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 in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts
and create toxic fumes. Such
detergents also pose a fire and
explosion hazard.

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.

Always make sure the drum is

stationary before reaching in to
remove washing. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous.

Safety with children

This machine is not a toy! To avoid

the risk of injury do not allow
children to play on or near it or to play
with the controls. Supervise its use by
the elderly or infirm, and supervise
children whilst you are operating the

­machine.

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.

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.

Disposal of your old machine

Before discarding an old machine,

switch it off at the wall socket and
unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut
off the cable directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse. This
should be done by a competent
person.

The manufacturer cannot be held

liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

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Control panel

Description of 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.

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 Extras buttons with indicator lights

Various Extras (options) can be
added to the washing programmes.

f Programme selector

For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.

g I-On/0-Off button

For switching the washing machine
on or off.

h Door button

Opens the machine door.

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Description of the machine

Displays

– / + buttons

For changing the values shown in the
display:

– decreases the value or moves the

highlighting up a line.

+ increases the value or moves the

highlighting down a line.

OK button

For confirming the value selected and
choosing the next value.

Load, Detergent button

For calling up the load size and the
detergent amount.

Selecting programmes via the
display

With the programme selector at the

Further programmes

select the following programmes via the
display:

Sportswear

–

Outerwear

–

Proofing

–

Curtains

–

Pillows

–
– Separate rinse
– Starch

Selecting settings

The following are selected via the
display:

– Spin speed
– Wash temperature for the following

programmes:

garments

,

Automatic,Sportswear

Outerwear,Curtains

–

the Soak time setting

–

Delay start

position, you can

Express,Denim,Dark

,

and

Pillows

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Other displays

–

the duration of the wash programme

–

the current time of day

The

Settings

via the display.

J menu is also operated

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 washing machine 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
without detergent

^ Open the stopcock.
^ Press the

If the washing machine is being
switched on for the first time, the
welcome screen will appear.

.

I-On/0-Off

button in.

and

Before using for the first time

Setting the language

Use the – and + buttons to select the

^

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

Setting the time of day

The display for setting the time of day
will appear.

12:00

Set time of day

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.

Reminder to remove transport struts

The welcome screen will not appear
again once you have set the machine
up for first use as described in this
section, or 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.

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

^

After removing the transport struts (if
this has not already been done by
your fitter) press the OK button.

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Before using for the first time

Running your first programme

Your washing machine is now ready for
the first programme to be run.

15:00

Select programme

Turn the programme selector to the

^

Cottons 60°C

Press the

^

At the end of the programme turn the

^

programme selector to

position.

Start/Stop

button.

Stop

and

switch off the washing machine.

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

Calibrating the load sensor to zero

Switch the washing machine on.

^

Open the drum door.

^

Turn the programme selector to the

^

Cottons 95°C

Press and hold the

^

position.

Load/Detergent

button until the following message
appears in the display:

Zero setting
OK

i

^ Turn the programme selector to

Stop

and switch off the washing machine.

The machine is now ready for use.

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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

–

programmes for small loads.
When smaller amounts of laundry are

–

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

– Instead of using the

programme, use the
programme. This will give an energy
saving of between 35% and 45%.
This is sufficient for most levels of
soiling. For stubborn or old stains,
use the

Automatic

Soak

and

Express

Cottons

Cottons 95°C

Cottons 60°C

extra option.

Detergent

Do not exceed the amounts of

–

detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.

Reduce the amount of detergent for

–

smaller loads. Use the

Load/Detergent

Choosing the correct extra option
(Soak, Pre-wash, 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
with visible staining.

– A wash programme together with the

Soak

extra option for heavily soiled

laundry.

– The

Pre-wash

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

button.

extra option for laundry

–

Use the

Pre-wash

ately 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.

Soak

extra option instead of

. If Soak is followed immedi

-

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How to wash correctly

Brief instructions

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

A Sort the laundry

^ Empty all pockets.

,

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

–

or place in a laundry bag.
Underwiring and collar stiffeners:

–

Any 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 etc. to prevent

small items from being rolled up
inside them.

Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer as not 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.

,

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

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How to wash correctly

B Switch on the washing machine

The interior drum lighting will come on.

C Select a programme

^ The wash programmes and

temperatures are selected with the
programme selector.

The programme selected will appear in
the display.

Cottons

The display will switch to show the
menu for the programme selected.

60°C 1600 rpm

Duration: 1:49 h

You can then alter the spin speed

^

which is shown highlighted with the –
or + buttons. Rinse hold and Without
spin are also selected via this menu
option.

When you turn the programme selector
to

Further programmes

, these will

appear in the display.

Sportswear

E

Outerwear

Proofing H

^ Use the – or + button to highlight the

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

The display will switch to show the
menu for the programme selected.

Sportswear

40°C

Duration: 1:07 h

^

You can then alter the temperature

1200 rpm

which is shown highlighted with the –
or + buttons. Press the OK button to
confirm the temperature you want
and move on to the spin speed which
you can also alter if you wish.

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How to wash correctly

You can select any extras options

^

with the extra option buttons.

^ Each press of the top button selects

the extra option in the following order:

Pre-washorSoakorPre-wash
Soak

or no selection.

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

and

The display shows the amount of
laundry loaded in the drum as a % (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.

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

D Load the drum

^

Press the
drum door.

The load size indicator display will
appear.

Door

button to open the

Load <25

B

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^

Shut the door with a gentle swing.

How to wash correctly

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:
–

Excessive foam which causes a low

level of agitation and poor wash,

rinse and spin results.

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.

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How to wash correctly

F Start the programme

Press the flashing

^

Start/Stop

button.

The estimated programme duration will
appear in the display. This will count
down 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 washing
machine 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:

Only remove laundry from the ma

­chine 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.

Anti-crease

and

Programme finished.
Unload the drum, then

i

switch the machine off.

^

Turn the programme selector to the

Stop

position.

^

Press the

Door

button to open the

drum door.

^

Remove the laundry.

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^

Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons which
might be lodged there.

Important
Always remove the laundry before

switching the machine off. This is
important to ensure that the load size
indicator works correctly.

^

Switch the washing machine off with

I-On/0-Off

^

Close the drum door. Otherwise there

button.

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

Extras

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

^ Press the

repeatedly until the
light comes on.

You can now use the display to select
the soak time you require.

Finish at: 17:04

Soak duration: 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.

Pre-wash,Soak

Soak

15:06

button

indicator

Short

For light to normal 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

plus

extra option is selected.

However, you can select other settings
for

Water plus

"

Settings

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.

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.
See "Settings menu J - Buzzer".

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

. These are described in

menu J".

Water

To delete the soak time

^

Press the
repeatedly until the
light goes out.

Pre-wash,Soak

Soak

button

indicator

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Spinning

Final spin speed

Programme rpm

Cottons 1600
Minimum iron 1200
Delicates 600
Automatic 1200
Express wash 1600
Woollens 1200
Silks 400
Dark garments 1200
Denim 900
Shirts 600
Sportswear 1200
Outerwear 800
Curtains 600
Pillows 1200
Proofing 1000
Drain/Spin 1600
Separate rinse 1200
Starch 1500

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

is introduced.

programme, an additional rinse

To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)

Select the

^

Rinse hold

setting. 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 washing 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

– To end the programme

Press the
drain away. Press the

button.

:

Door

button. The water will

Door

button

again to open the door.

To omit rinse and interim spin and
the final spin (Without spin)

^ Select the

Without spin

setting. 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

Iron

,

Express wash

Cottons,Minimum

and

Automatic

programmes.

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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 at:

Finish at:

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 at:

Finish at:

13:32

15:00

To begin delay start

Press the

^

60°C 1600 rpm

Start in: 3:41 h

Start/Stop

button.

The display will show how long in h:min
you have to wait until the programme
starts.

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.

To cancel delay start

^ Press the

Start/Stop

button.

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

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.

N.B.: If, under the settings menu, you
have chosen not to have the time
displayed the display will show how
long in h:min there is left until the
programme starts / stops instead of
the actual time that it will start / stop
at.

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Programme chart

Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9876 Max. load 6.0 kg

Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics.
Extras Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus

Note for test institutes:

Short

Short programme: 3.0 kg load and
Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 421876 Max. load 3.0 kg
Fabric 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.
Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.
Extras Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus
Delicates cold to 60°C 421 Max. load 2.0 kg
Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres, rayon

and easy care cottons.
Extras Pre-wash or Soak, Short
Automatic cold to 40°C 7621 Max. load 3.5 kg
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and cotton

garments which can be washed together. Sort according to colour.
Extras Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus
Express wash cold to 40°C 76 Max. load 3.0 kg
Fabric Small loads of items which require freshening up and which can be

washed in a
Extras Water plus
Woollens cold to 40°C /ac Max. load 2.0 kg
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. If

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

setting.
Silks cold to 30°C /c Max. load 1.0 kg
Fabric 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.
Extras Water plus

Cottons

programme.

extra

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Programme chart

Dark garments cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Garment Black and dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.
Note Wash inside out.
Extras Short
Denim cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Notes

Extras Pre-wash or Soak, Short
Shirts cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Notes

Extras Short, Water plus
Sportswear 30°C to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Garment Lightly soiled sports garments which require washing or

Extras Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus
Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Garment Outerwear made from micro-fibres such as Gore-Tex

Notes

Extras Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus

Wash denim inside out.

–

Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first

–

few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.

Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.

–

Silks

– Wash silk garments in the

programme.

freshening up.

®

SYMPATEX

–

Zip up jackets before washing.

–

Use a specialist detergent. Do not use fabric conditioner.

®

, WINDSTOPPER®etc.

,

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Programme chart

Curtains Max. load 2.0 kg

Item Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable

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

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

Without spin.
Extra Water plus
Pillows 40°C to 60°C 2 pillows (40 x 80 cm) or

1 pillow (80 x 80 cm)
Item Washable pillows with feather, down or synthetic fillings.
Note Please observe the instructions on the wash care label.
Extra Water plus
Proofing 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Item For treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, fine, closeweave cotton

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

Notes – 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.
Drain/spin Max. load 6.0 kg
Note Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

Drain only: Select
Separate rinse Max. load 6.0 kg
Extra Rinse hold
Starch Max. load 6.0 kg
Note The laundry (table cloths, napkins, overalls) should be washed

but not treated with fabric conditioner.

Without spin

. Do not use for woollens.

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Programme sequence

Main wash Rinses Spinning

Water

level
Cottons d a ( 2-4
Minimum iron d a ( 2-3
Delicates e b e 3 – L
Automatic ( a ( 2-3
Express d a ( 2-3
Woollens ( c ( 2 LL
Silks e d e 2 – L
Dark garments ( a ( 3 LL
Denim ( a ( 3 – L
Shirts ( a ( 2 – L
Sportswear d a ( 2 LL
Outerwear ( b e 3 L
Curtains
Pillows

1)

2)

( a ( 3 – L
( a ( 3 – L

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

Wash

rhythm

Water

level

Rinses Interim

spin

3)

4)

4)

4)

LL
LL

LL
LL

5)

Final spin

L

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

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

See the following pages for more information about the programme sequences.

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Programme sequence

This machine 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 programme sequence 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)

Run-up to spin: A run-up to spin is
carried out before the wash process
begins to deflate the pillows.
Subsequent water intake for the main
wash is through compartment j.

3)

A second rinse is carried out when
when a temperature of 60°C to 95°C
has been selected. A third rinse is
carried out when a temperature
below 60°C is selected.

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A third/fourth 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

4)

A third rinse is carried out if:

Without spin

5)

In the

has been selected

has been selected

Outerwear

programme,
laundry is only spun after the main
wash.

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

Drying

The number of dots indicates the
drying temperature

q Normal temperature
r Low temperature
s Do not tumble dry

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

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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Changing the programme sequence

Cancelling a programme

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

Press the

^

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

If you want to remove the laundry:

Press the

^

If you want to select a different
programme:

Switch the washing machine off with

^

I-On/0-Off

^ Switch the machine back on again.

Start/Stop

Door

button.

button.

button briefly.

Interrupting a programme

^ Switch the washing machine off with

I-On/0-Off

To continue with the same programme:
^ Switch the machine back on with the

I-On/0-Off

button.

button.

Altering a programme

Altering the programme or the
temperature

After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.

It is possible to select a different
temperature up to 5 minutes after the
programme has started.

If you want to select another
programme or alter the temperature
(more than five minutes after the start of
a programme) you will need to cancel
the programme and begin again.

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. Rinse hold
and Without spin are also selected
via this menu option.

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Changing extra options

The buzzer can be switched on or off.
It is possible to select or deselect the

Short

and

Water plus

to five minutes after the programme has
started.

Please note that no changes are
possible if the safety lock has been
activated.

extra options up

Changing the programme sequence

Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started

Door

Press the

^

drum door.
Add or remove items.

^

Close the drum door.

^

The programme will continue
automatically.

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.

The door cannot be opened, if:

–

the suds temperature is above 55°C.

–

the water is above a certain level.

–

the programme has reached the

Final spin

button to open the

stage.

Safety lock

The safety lock prevents the machine
from being opened or the
programme cancelled or the
temperature or spin speed being
altered during a wash programme.

To activate the safety lock

Once the programme has started,

^

press the
seconds until the following appears
in the display:

X Locked

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

The safety lock is deactivated
automatically at the end of the
programme.

To deactivate the safety lock

^ Press the

least 6 seconds until the following
appears in the display:

W Unlocked

Start

button for at least 6

Start/Stop

button for at

–

the safety lock has been activated.

If you press the
above conditions are present, the
following will appear in the display:

X Locked

Door

button when the

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Detergent

The correct detergent

All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable.
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.
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.
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.

All purpose detergent

for whites*

Cottons X X
Minimum iron X X
Delicates X
Automatic X X
Express X X
Woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
Silks Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens
Dark garments X
Denim X
Shirts X X
Sportswear X X
Outerwear

Curtains X
Pillows X
Proofing 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 j. Add liquid proofing agents to compartment §.

Starch Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, starch

2)

1)

Detergent for coloured

fabrics*

1)

1)

2)

X

1)

X

Detergent for delicates

X

1) Only use liquid detergent

2) Only use powder detergent or detergent specifically designed for washing
curtains

* Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent.

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Detergent

The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:

The quantity of the laundry

–

The soiling level of the laundry

–

Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.

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.

Water softener

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.

Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.

Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household 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 softener

3. Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed

more evenly.

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Detergent

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

conditioner channel regularly. See
"Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer". Do not add starch
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
Starch

^ Press the

Adding starch separately

^ Prepare and measure the starch in

accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging.

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

programme.

Start/Stop

Further programmes
Starch

programme.

and select the

button.

and select the

^

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

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^

Press the

Start/Stop

button.

Colour run and dye removers /
dyes

^

Do not use
removers in this washing 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

Disconnect the machine from the

,

mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
prior to cleaning the machine.

Clean the casing with a mild

^

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

Clean the fascia panel with a damp

^

cloth and 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.

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.<R>The
washing machine must not be hosed
down.

Cleaning and care

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.

E-Cloth

A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
<N>which is suitable for cleaning
surfaces such as stainless steel, glass,
plastic and chrome without the use of
chemicals. It can be washed 300 times.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer

Remove detergent residues regularly.

^ 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.

Clean the siphon.

^

1. Remove the siphon from
compartment §. Wash under
running warm water. Clean the
siphon tube in the same way.

2. Replace the siphon.

Over time, detergent residue can build
up in the water jets in the top of the
detergent drawer housing.

^

Before replacing the detergent
drawer, use a bottle brush or similar
to clean them out.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the water inlet filters

The washing machine has two filters to
protect the inlet valves.

These filters should be checked every
six months or so, or more often if there
are frequent interruptions to the water
supply.

To clean the filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose:

First turn off the stopcock.

^

Unscrew the threaded union

^

connecting the free end of the inlet
hose to the stopcock.

To clean the filter in the water inlet
valve

Using pliers, carefully loosen the

^

ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve
and unscrew.

^ Use pointed nose pliers to withdraw

the plastic filter by the bar (see
illustration). Clean, put back and
secure.

^

Remove the rubber seal 1 from the
recess.

^

Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar 2, remove the filter
and clean it.

^

Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose.

^

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

The two filters must be put 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 display is dark. The display has

There is no power to
the machine.

The electronic system
lock has been
activated.

switched off
automatically to save
energy (Stand-by
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. See "Settings
menu".

Press a button. Stand-by
comes to an end.

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Fault messages in the display

Problem Possible cause Remedy A

Problem solving guide

q

p

o

ä

,

Fault
Check drainage
system

Fault
Water intake
Open stopcock

Waterproof
activated
Close stopcock

Fault
Drum lighting

Technical fault
Call the Service
Department

The following will flash in
the display:

Anti-crease

alternately with

Check detergent

The water outlet is

–

blocked or
restricted.

The drain hose has

–

Clean the drain filter and

–

the drain pump.
The maximum drain

–

height is 1 m.

been fixed too high.

The water inlet is

–

blocked or
restricted.

Check whether

the stopcock is opened

–

wide enough.

– the inlet hose is kinked.

The water protection
system has reacted.

The drum lighting is
not locked in position.

Call the Service
Department.

Check that the drum
lighting is sitting correctly.

There is a fault. Start the programme again.

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

Excessive foam has
built up during
washing.

Use less detergent next
time and follow the
manufacturer's instructions
on dosage given on the
packaging.

A To switch off the fault message: Switch the washing machine off with

button.

I-On/0-Off

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Problem solving guide

Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero

Problem Possible cause Remedy

To recalibrate the sensor to the

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 fault message:

Zero setting
not possible

appears in the
display.

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

The load size sensor
has been
decalibrated from the
zero setting.

The drum door is
closed.

^

zero setting:

Remove the laundry from the

–

drum.
Switch off the washing

–

machine and leave the door
open.

Switch on the washing

–

machine.

– Turn the programme selector

to the

Cottons 95°C

position.

– Press and hold the

Load/Detergent

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

Zero setting
OK.

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

–

Open the drum door.

–

Switch off the washing
machine and leave the door
open.

–

Switch on the washing
machine.

–

Try and recalibrate to zero
again.

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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 display is in a
different language.

The laundry has not
been spun satisfactorily.

When laundry is dry it
feels hard to the touch.

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 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.

A different language has
been selected in

SettingsJLanguage

The spin speed selected
was too low.

Too vigorous a wash
action.

Not enough detergent
used.

No fabric conditioner
used.

Level the machine (see
"Installation").

Clean the filter in the

–

water inlet.
It may be useful to

–

select the
Extra.

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”).

Set the language you
want. The flag symbol

J.

will guide you.
Select a higher spin

speed next time.
Programme in gentle

action and more water.
Increase detergent dose

to prevent limescale
build up in laundry.

Use fabric conditioner in
last rinse.

Water plus

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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.

A stale smell is
in the drum and
on laundry.

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

Clothes are
coming out
creased.

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

Insufficient amounts of
detergent were used
to break down the
particles of grease in
heavily soiled laundry.

Low temperature
washing.

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

Programme was
overloaded.

The wrong programme
was used.

Use a general purpose detergent

–

containing a bleaching agent.
Pour stain removers into

–

compartment j of the dispenser
drawer and liquid detergent into a
dispenser ball.

Never put stain removers and

–

liquid detergent together in the
dispenser drawer.

– Use more detergent.
– Before washing the next load run

Cottons 95°C

a
powder detergent but without a
load.

Before washing the next load run a

Cottons 95°C

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.

–

Reduce quantity of clothes in
drum.

–

Check care labels and the
programme chart.

–

Use easy iron conditioners.

programme with

programme with

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Problem solving guide

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button

Possible cause Remedy

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

The safety lock 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.

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

Deactivate the safety lock as described in "Safety
lock".

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

section.
Press hard against the lock side of the drum door

and then press the
Clean the drain filter and drain pump as described

in the next section.

Door

I-On/0-Off

button.

button.

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Problem solving guide

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

Switch the washing machine off.

^

There is a lever behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel.

^ Remove the lever.

Blocked drain outlet

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!

Procedure for draining the machine

Place a suitable container under the

^

access flap.

When draining water from the
machine, do not unscrew the drain
filter completely or take it right out.

^

Use it to open the access flap.

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^

Unscrew the drain filter lid until water
runs out.

To interrupt the flow of water:

^

Tighten the drain filter back up again.

Once the flow of water ceases:

^ Remove the drain filter completely.
^ Clean it thoroughly.

Problem solving guide

Make sure the drain filter is

,

securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.

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.

^

Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the
filter housing. Turn the impeller by
hand to check that it rotates freely.
Any foreign object causing an
obstruction should be removed.

^

Put the drain filter back in place and
secure.

^

Pull the emergency release
downwards (see illustration). The
drum door will open.

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Problem solving guide

Changing the lamp for the
drum lighting

The washing 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 as
described previously.

Switch the washing machine on and

^

open the drum door.
Now disconnect the washing

^

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

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

^

Pull out the loosened unit with your
fingers.

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^ Insert the new lamp into the plastic

holder.

^

Carefully fit the plastic holder and the
protective cover together.

^

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

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

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 your Dealer or 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
porthole glass when the door is open.

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 washing
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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Installation and connection

Front view

a Inlet hose (tested to withstand

pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)

b Electricity supply cable
c - f Flexible drain hose (with

detachable swivel elbow)

g Fascia panel with controls

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h Detergent dispenser drawer
i Drum door
j Access to drain filter, drain pump

and emergency release

k Handle recesses for moving the

machine

l Four height adjustable feet

Rear view

Installation and connection

a Protruding lid for holding when

moving the machine

b Electricity supply cable
c Inlet hose (tested to withstand

pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)

d Drain hose

e Transit bar covers
f Restraining clip for inlet hose and

drain hose

g Restraining clips for transit bars

when removed

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Installation and connection

Installation surface

A concrete floor is the most suitable
installation surface for a washing
machine, 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.
If possible, install the machine in a

corner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.

Installing the washing machine

To manoeuvre the machine out of its
packing case to its installation site hold
it by the edge of the lid where it
protrudes to the rear of the washing
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).

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^

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.

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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Installation and connection

Fit the covers on to the two holes.

^

Then plug the holes as shown with
the caps.

The washing machine must not

,

be moved without the transit bars in
place.
Store the transit bars as shown or
keep 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.

^

Secure the transit bars to the back of
the washing machine. Make sure that
holes b are fitted over retainers a.

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Levelling the machine

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

Installation and connection

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.

Screwing out and adjusting the feet

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 be
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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Installation and connection

The fitting of building under kits and
stacking kits must only be
undertaken by qualified and
competent persons, in accordance
with the instructions supplied with
the kit.

Washer and Dryer stack

A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A "WTV"
stacking kit* is necessary and can be
purchased from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.

Building under a continuous
worktop/in a kitchen run

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

– A special building under conversion

kit* is required.
The machine lid must be replaced by
a cover plate. To ensure electrical
safety the cover plate must be fitted.

– For installation under a work surface

900/910 mm from the floor, a raising
kit* is required.

–

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

Fitting instructions are supplied with the
conversion kit.

All parts marked* are available from the
Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department.

Please note

a Safety distance to wall:

at least 2 cm

b Height:

Stacking kit with pull-out shelf:
approx. 169 cm
Stacking kit without pull-out shelf:
approx. 170 cm

Replacing the lid

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

The Miele water protection
system

The Miele water protection system
protects the washing machine from
water damage.

The system consists of three main
components:

1) the inlet hose

2) the electronic unit and the washing
machine housing

3) the drain hose

1) Inlet hose

The inlet hose can withstand
pressure of more than 7,000 kPa.

2) Electronic unit and washing

machine housing

– Sump

Installation and connection

Overflow protection

–

This prevents the washing machine
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
washing machine from being
emptied completely.

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
washing machine 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 two dirt filters - one in the
open end of the inlet hose, one at
the inlet point in the machine must
not be removed.

Extension hose

Longer hoses 2.5 or 4.0 m in length

–

are available from your Miele dealer
or the Miele Spare Parts Department
as optional extras.

The washing 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 should
you ever need a replacement or
extension. These are tested to
withstand pressure of at least
7,000 kPa.

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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 be purchased
from the Miele Spare Parts Department
or your Miele dealer.

* For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second
duo-drain pump is available with the
corresponding kit 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

Max. load Consumption data

Energy Water Duration

in kWh in litres Short Normal

Cottons 95°C 6.0 kg 1.99 49 2 h 09 min

Minimum iron 40°C
Delicates 30°C 2.0 kg 0.35 69 49 min 59 min
Automatic 40°C 3.5 kg 0.35 - 0.50 40 - 55 1 h 03 min 1 h 18 min
Express 40°C 3.0 kg 0.30 34 – 30 min
Woollens / 30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 39 – 39 min
Silks / 30°C 1.0 kg 0.25 39 – 36 min
Dark garments 40°C 3.0 kg 0.60 60 1 h 00 min 1 h 10 min
Denim 40°C 3.0 kg 0.50 52 50 min 1 h 00 min
Shirts 60°C 2.0 kg 1.00 59 1 h 02 min 1 h 12 min
Sportswear 40°C 2.0 kg 0.35 35 47 min 1 h 07 min
Outerwear 40°C 2.0 kg 0.45 59 53 min 1 h 03 min
Curtains 40°C 2.0 kg 0.45 38 – 55 min
Pillows 60°C 1 pillow 0.65 39 – 59 min
Proofing 40°C 2.0 kg 0.30 12 – 29 min

1)

60°C

60°C 3.0 kg 0.73 39 1 h 03 min
40°C
40°C

6.0 kg 1.02 49 1 h 49 min

1)

6.0 kg 0.65 55 1 h 59 min

2)

3.0 kg 0.36 39 59 min

1)

3.0 kg 0.50 55 59 min 1 h 19 min

Note for test institutes:

1)

EN 60456 test programme

2)

Short programme for test institutes; the

Short

extra option must be selected.

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 additional options
selected.

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Technical data

Height 85.0 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 58.0 cm
Depth with door open 97.5 cm
Weight 93 kg
Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)
Capacity 6 kg dry laundry
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)
Water flow pressure maximum 1000 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

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Settings menu
for changing standard settings

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

Settings menu J

To open the Settings J menu

A Switch on the appliance. The main

menu will appear.

B After 5 seconds an additional line will

appear in the display.

15:03

Select programme

Settings F ...

C Press the OK button.
D This will take you into the

menu.

E Use the – and + buttons to select the

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

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.

Settings

Language F

The display can be set to appear in
one of several different languages.

You can select the language you want
via the Languages sub-menu.

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

Language

acts

Time Y

First select either a 24 hour or 12
hour clock or to not have a clock
displayed at all.

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 will then
appear.

To set the time of day

12:00

Set the time

^ Set the hour with the – and + buttons

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

The time of day can also be set by
pressing the m button after switching
the washing machine on, before
selecting a programme.

Settings

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

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Settings menu J

Water plus T

This setting is used to select the
water intake setting for the
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

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

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

(the machine is delivered with

and

Minimum iron

wash and rinse stages and an
additional rinse is also introduced in
the

Cottons

programmes.

and

Minimum iron

Water plus

Gentle action U

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

programmes.
The washing machine is delivered with

the Gentle action setting deactivated.
A tick L will appear beside the option

to show that it has been set.

and the

Minimum iron

Suds cooling R

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.

Suds cooling takes place when
temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are
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.

The machine is delivered with Suds
cooling deactivated.

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

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Settings menu J

Lock X

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 washing machine
on. Otherwise the washing machine
cannot be operated.

To activate the lock

C Back A

Activate

X

^ Select

Activate

selection.

^ The display will now request that a

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

and confirm your

After the last number has been

^

entered, press the OK button.

Yes

Confirm the code with the OK button

^

125

Confirm lock code

No

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

The lock will now be activated when

^

the washing machine is switched off.

To unlock the machine

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.

Code OK.

W

Ready

To enter the lock code
The code is: 125

0 __ __

Enter lock 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.

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The washing machine is now unlocked.

To deactivate the lock

Proceed as for activating the lock.

Settings menu J

Temperature S

You can chose for the temperature to
be displayed as

°C/Celsiusor°F/Fahrenheit

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

.

Buzzer O

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

(the machine is delivered with

Keypad tones P

An audible tone sounds each time a
button is pressed.

The washing machine is delivered with
the keypad tone switched off.

A tick L 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.

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.

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Settings menu J

Standby Q

To save energy, the display goes out
after 10 minutes and the indicator
light for the
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.

Start/Stop

(the machine is

button will start

Memory V

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

To close the Settings menu

Back A

C

Language F ...

Time ... H

^ Select

Back

selection.

and confirm your

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

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