Miele W 1930I User Manual

Operating instructions

f or the W 1930i Washing Machine

To prevent accidents and reduce the risk of damaging the machine, read the Operating Manual before installing or using the machine. M.-Nr. 04 612 680

Contents

Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparation for use

Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating Instructions

Economical usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparing the Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

End of Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing the program sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adding fabric softener or starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Program sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Textile care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Delay start/Time remaining indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

User-Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installation Instructions

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Programmable functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

T e c h nical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Guide to the machine

1 Supply cable 2 High pressure inlet hoses 3 Flexible drain hose, with detachable

swivel elbow

4 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Control panel 6 Adapter strips

7 Inner door panel 8 Four height adjustable legs 9 Access panel for lint filter and drain

pump

10 Access panel for emergency drain

and door release

Guide to the machine

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment i - for the pre-wash. Compartment j - for the main wash.

b “Delay start” button. c Time display “h mins”.

Compartment softener or starch.

p (with lid) - for fabric

f Pushbuttons for additional functions. g SPIN SPEED SELECTOR switch.

d “Door” button;

opens the drum door.

e “ON/OFF” button;

to turn machine on or off or to interrupt a program. The “On” lamp illuminates.

h PROGRAM SEQUENCE indicators

(LED indicator lamps).

i PROGRAM SELECTOR switch.

Important safety instructions

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using

the appliance.

2. Do not wash articles that have

been previously cleaned in, washed in or soaked in gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

3. Do not allow children to play on or

in the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

4. Before the appliance is removed

from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.

9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

10. Under certain conditions, hy-

drogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS

5. Do not reach into the appliance if

the drum is moving.

6. Do not install or store this ap-

pliance where it will be exposed to weather.

7. Do not tamper with the controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

Refer to the Electrical Connection Section for grounding and installation instructions.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Help protect our environment

Warning - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing is mostly manufactured from the following recycled or recyclable materials:

– corrugated paper/cardboard – polystyrene - CFC-free – polystyrene foil (transparent) – Untreated wood – Polypropylene (PP) strapping Rather than throwing these materials

away, please take them to your community recycling center.

Disposal of your old machine

Old machines contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your recycling center or scrap merchant before disposing of the appliance, and render the machine inoperative as per the “Warning and Safety Instructions”

Economical usage

The key to good wash results is finding the correct combination of detergent and temperature, and then allowing the washing machine to optimize their usage through its programming. Program lengths can vary for this reason.

With the “Hydromatic” system, the drum can revolve at various speeds. Faster and slower agitation speeds, along with pauses for soaking, combine to ensure excellent results.

The automatic load control feature ensures the correct water level for the type of fabric and load being washed (even though it may appear as if there is too little water in the drum!).

Because of the accurately balanced drum and special sound insulation, machine noise is minimal while operating.

The fully electronic controls offer a combination of simple operation with many optional features. For instance, since a main wash generally gives good results for a normal load, the pre-wash cycle has been made a user selectable option, saving time,water and energy over older full cycle machines.

Economical usage

Economy

For optimum economical usage, remember the following tips:

– The automatic load control feature

will adjust the water level for loads up to 11 lbs (5 kg). Washing with the maximum load specified for each program uses water and energy to the best advantage.

– Use only the correct amount of deter-

gent required for the water hardness in your area. Miele recommends the use of powder detergents, as their characteristics allow them to perform better in this machine than liquid detergents.

If the wash is not heavily stained, select a lower temperature than indicated on the wash care label.

Preparing the Laundry

The headings numbered ( show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide.

1,2,3,...)

Before washing

1 Prepare the wash load

Dark fabrics often contain “excess dye” and should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load.

Delicate fabrics should be washed separately using a delicates program.

Only wash wool or wool mixtures if they are labeled machine washable on the textile care label.

Pre-treat the laundry

Badly soiled areas (e.g. collars and cuffs) and water soluble stains can be pre-treated with bar soap, stain remover, or detergent mixed into a solution or paste. Do not use detergents containing solvents in the machine.

Empty all pockets.

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

Sort the laundry

Most garments have a Fabric care label in the collar or side seam. Sort the laundry by care label and color. Only wash items that are labeled machine washable by the manufacturer.

Preparing the Laundry

2 Press the “Door” button to open

the door

3 Load the machine

Unfold the laundry and place it in the drum. For best results we recommend washing mixed loads consisting of both large and small items. This improves the washing effectiveness and helps distribute the load evenly to keep the machine stable and reduce noise during spinning.

Recommended load sizes are noted below:

COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . 11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)

PERMANENT PRESS. . 4.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

FINE/DELICATES . . . . . 2.0 lbs (1.0 kg)

WOOLENS. . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 lbs (1.0 kg)

FINE RINSE. . . . . . . . . 11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)

Preparing the Laundry

To start a program

1 Turn the program selector

to Finish / Start

2 Press the “ON/OFF” button

3 Press any additional option

buttons desired

(See the “Delay start” section if this feature is desired.)

4 Select spin cycle speed

5 Turn the program selector to the

desired program

The program selector can be turned to the left or the right.

With curtains: Remove lead weights and strips. Woolens and knitted garments should be turned inside out if recommended by the manufacturer.

3 Close the machine door

Make sure there are no clothes caught between the drum door and seal.

4 Add detergent

See section “Adding detergent” for details.

End of Program

After washing

1 Turn the program selector switch

to “Finish/Start”

2 Press the “ON/OFF” button. 3 Press the “Door” button.

Do not attempt to remove laundry from the machine if the drum is turning. You may seriously injure yourself. If the drum turns with the door open, contact the Miele Service Department.

4 Remove the wash.

5 Check the folds in the door seal

for any small articles such as buttons or nails which may be lodged there.

Make sure the drum is empty by manually turning it completely around or, during the next use, items may be damaged (e.g. shrink) or cause other laundry to discolor.

6 Close the drum door.

Changing the program sequence

To cancel a program:

Turn the program selector to “Finish/Start”.

Changing the program sequence

To omit a program stage:

A program stage must first be reached to be omitted:

To interrupt a program:

Press the “ON/OFF” buttton.

To continue the program, turn the machine back on.

To change an incorrectly selected program:

Turn the program selector switch to “Finish/Start”.

When only the “On” lamp is lit, a new program can be selected.

To change a program which has been “locked” using the Child Safety feature, see the “Programmable functions” section.

Turn the program selector to “Finish/Start”

As soon as the program sequence indicator lamp for the stage you wish starts flashing:

Turn the program selector switch to the desired program.

Adding detergent

Powder detergent should be added to compartment j (main wash) and compartment i (pre wash, if necessary) at the beginning of each wash cycle. Due to the Miele “Eco-System”, manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent is generally sufficient for excellent wash results.

/3 to 1/2 the

It is important to add the correct amount of detergent, because...

...too little detergent can result in:

– gray laundry – grease/stains not being removed

Do not use chlorine bleach!

Water is taken in through compartment j during the main wash. If your water is extremely hard (above 400 ppm calcium carbonate) compartment j is insufficient for the amount of detergent needed, a Service Technician can reprogram the machine so that water and detergent can also be taken in through compartment i.

For small loads:

– Gradually reduce the amount of

detergent used with each small load.

– Check the wash results and the con-

dition of the laundry.

– If the laundry is not clean or if it is

gray or hard to the touch, add slightly more detergent the next time you use the machine.

and the capacity of

– lime deposits on the heater elements

and drum (in hard water areas).

...too much detergent can result in:

– excessive foam – low level of agitation – poor cleaning and rinsing results.

Water Softeners

If you wish to use a water softener to cut down on detergent usage in hard water areas:

– add the amount of detergent necess-

ary for a soft water area.

– Add the specified amount of water

softener per the manufacturers re-

commendation. Always add the detergent first, in compartments i and j followed by the softener, to ensure that both are properly dispensed.

Adding fabric softener or starch

If fabric softener is desired, it will work more effectively and be gentler on the clothes if it is dispensed in the final rinse cycle of the wash, rather than in the tumble dryer through the use of softener sheets. To automatically dispense fabric softener:

Open the lid of compartment p.

Pour an amount of liquid fabric softener into compartment p according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not exceed the maximum fill level marked inside the compartment, as any excess will prematurely activate the siphon and be wasted.

Close the compartment lid and push in the dispenser drawer.

The softener will automatically be dispensed during the last rinse cycle.

dispenser drawer was opened during the last rinse cycle, thereby interrupting the distribution of fabric softener. In this case, the siphon tube should be cleaned as described on Page 21.

Starch

Starching can be done as a separate cycle (see below) or can be included in any wash program during the final rinse.

Never mix fabric softener and starch together in compartment p. This can cause the overflow system to malfunction.

If starch is used for shirts, blouses, table cloths, napkins, etc., pour the liquid starch into compartment p (use the same procedure as for fabric softener).

Using the “Starch” program to dispense liquid starch.

– Prepare the starch solution in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions and pour it into compartment p.

– Use the normal water level (Water

Plus button “out”) when starching so that the solution will have the maximum effect.

“Without final spin” can be selected to reduce fabric creasing.

At the end of the program a small amount of water will normally remain in compartment p. A high water level in this compartment, however, may indicate that the siphon is clogged or the

Program selection

Program Temperature range Fabric

COTTONS

For cotton fabrics without special finishes.

PERMANENT PRESS

For cotton blends, polyester blends and synthetics such as acrylic, nylon and ramie.

FINE/DELICATES

For synthetics, machine washable silks, lace or crocheted (non-woolen) items, curtains and knits.

WOOLENS

For all machine washable woolens and wool blends. Also suitable for silks.

Starch cold For tablecloths, napkins, aprons and shirts.

Spin For spinning wet items not washed in the

Drain For use when the laundry is to be removed

85 - 105°F 105 - 120°F 140 - 170°F

85°

105 - 120°F

140°F

cold - 85°F

105 - 120°F

140°F

cold - 105°F For all colors of wool and silk.

For dark colored items. For light colored items. Exclusively white items.

For dark fabrics which are a blend or 100% synthetic fabrics. For light colored cotton or synthetic items. For white polyester/cotton items.

For dark colored silks and all synthetic items (lingerie). For light colored silks and lace tablecloths. For white cotton lace and crocheted items.

(There is no Pre-wash option in this proram).

machine (hand washed). Such items must be suitable for machine spinning.

wet for drip drying. Normally used in conjunction with “Without final spin”.

Fine rinse For hand washed items that can be gently

rinsed, and if desired, spun.

max. load Additional options

11 lbs Pre-wash

Gentle wash

available

Water plus

Normal wash cycle Rapid wash

cycle

Available Available

4.5 lbs Pre-wash Water plus

Gentle wash

2 lbs Pre-wash

Gentle wash

2 lbs Available Available

11 lbs Available Available

Available Available

Program sequence

COTTONS PERMANENT

Pre-wash Selectable

Main wash ß Interim rinse ßß–

Graduated rinse – No. of rinses 4 3 3 Rinse and interim spin Graduated spin rpm max. 900 Final spin rpm max. 1600 max. 900

Rinse & hold ßßß Anti-crease spin ß

Wash rhythm normal normal normal Water level – wash

– rinse

Approx. running time (Normal cycle) 1h 49 min 1 h 12 min 1h 00 min

Explanations:

(1)

ß ––

(3)

(2)

(1)

low

(1)

low

PRESS

Selectable

(1)

ßß

––

(3)

(2)

(1)

low

high

FINE/

DELICATES

Selectable

(2)

high high

(3)

max. 600

(1)

ß Cycle included

– Cycle not included

Interim rinse:

Additional water flows into the drum, and the suds is cooled slightly.

Graduated rinse:

The suds is cooled at the end of the wash cycle by incoming water, and drained in intervals. This minimizes the danger of creasing by avoiding sudden temperature changes.

(1) Increased water level:

The water level can be increased from the normal level to a higher level by pressing the “Water plus” button.

(2) The “Gentle wash” option can also be selected in this program. (3) Maximum spin speed is automatically set by the machine.

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