Miele W 1966 User Manual
Operating instructions
Washer
W 1966
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use.
M.-Nr.
V
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Quick Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centrer pages
Guide to the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Prepare and sort laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Special programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Select a spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Select wash options (if needed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6. Add detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fabric softener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the "Starch" program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fabric dye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7. Start the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8. Activate the program lock (if necessary). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9. Unload the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adding/removing laundry during a wash program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cancelling a program that has not yet started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cancelling a program that has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Making changes to the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Skipping part of a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To change a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Contents
Locking the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electronic program lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Child Safety Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Washer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the inlet hose filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The program will not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The program stops and a fault indicator blinks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The program runs normally but a fault indicator lights up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Poor wash results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Opening the drum door during a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PC Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
flammable or explosive substances to
WARNING - To reduce the risk of
,
fire, electric shock, or injury to per
sons while using your appliance, fol
low basic safety precautions, includ
ing the following:
Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of malfunction or break
down, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electri
cian or serviceman if you are in doubt
as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance - if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
Do not wash articles that have
been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive sub
stances, as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode. Do not add
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other
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the wash water. These substances give
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off vapors that could ignite or explode.
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Under certain conditions, hydrogen
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 min
utes. This will release any built up hy
drogen gas. As the gas is flammable,
do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
Do not allow children to play on or
in the appliance. Close supervision
is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
Before the appliance is removed
from service or discarded, remove
the door.
Do not reach into the appliance if
the drum is moving.
Do not install or store this appli
ance where it will be exposed to
the weather.
Do not tamper with
the controls.
Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance, or attempt any ser
vicing unless specifically recom
mended in these Operating Instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Control panel
Guide to the washer
1 "On/Off" button
turns the machine on and off or interrupts a program.
2 "Door" button
opens the drum door.
3 "START" button
begins the wash program.
4 Wash options
are special wash features available to
enhance a wash program.
5 Spin speed selector button
allows you to select the final spin speed
of a program.
6 Spin speed indicator light
7 Program selector
for selecting a program and wash temperature.
The light ring will go out a few minutes
after the end of the program to save energy.
8 Program sequence display
shows the currect cycle of the wash
program.
9 Fault indicators
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Before using the washer
The appliance must be correctly in
stalled and connected before the
first use. Please see the "Installation
instructions."
Before using the washer, a program
must be run without laundry and without
detergent to flush out any residual
water from the factory testing process.
Close washer door.
^
Press in the "On/Off" button.
^
Turn the program selector to
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"COTTONS/very hot".
^ Press the "Spin" button until the "900"
mark of the indicator lights.
^ Press the "START" button.
Once the program ends the washer can
be used for laundry.
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Using the washer
1. Prepare and sort laundry
^ 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.
Only wash items that are labeled ma-
chine washable by the manufacturer.
Most garments have a fabric care label
in the collar or side seam. Sort the laun
dry by care label and color.
Dark fabrics often "bleed" the first few
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times they are washed. They should
be washed separately several times
before being included in a mixed
load.
Remove any lead weights or strips
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from curtains before washing.
Loose bra underwires should be re
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moved or sewn in place before
washing.
Woolens and knitted garments
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should be turned inside out.
Close zippers, hooks and eyelets be
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fore washing.
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Pretreat stains.
Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea
etc.) or badly soiled areas (collars and
cuffs) should be pretreated with a stain
remover or a paste made from powder
detergent and warm water.
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2. Load the laundry
Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"
^
button.
Open the drum door using the "Door"
^
button.
Load the laundry into the drum.
^
For best results, wash mixed loads of
small and large items. This will im
prove washing effectiveness and
help distribute the load evenly.
Note: Overloading the washer will affect
wash results and cause wrinkling.
^ Close the drum door.
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To prevent damage to the door seal
and clothing, make sure that there
are no clothes caught between the
drum door and the seal.
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3. Select a program
Turn the program selector in either di
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rection to the program you wish to
use.
Special programs
SILK /
Gentle program for hand and machine
washable silk fabrics. Cool water and
slower wash, rinse, and spin cycles re
duce wrinkling and fading.
WOOLENS /
Specialty care program for hand and
machine washable wool and wool
blends. A mild range of wash temperatures, low water level and minimum
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drum movement gently clean and main
tain the shape of garments.
Jeans
Specially designed program that
washes denim materials at the correct
temperature to release stains and at a
spin speed that prevents wrinkles.
Dress shirts
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Program for cleaning dress shirts with
reduced wrinkling.
Fine rinse
Laundry is only rinsed and spun in this
program.
Starch
This program is for starching without
washing. See "Detergent/ Using the
"Starch" program" for details.
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Program guide
Temperature Care symbols Fabric
Cottons Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive
95 °C /
very hot
60 °C / hot 8 – sturdy white cottons Underwear, cotton t-shirts, socks.
50 °C / hot EClight colors Colorfast items.
40 °C / warm 7Bbright colors
20 °C / cold 6Adark colors Black items, mixed loads.
PERMA PRESS Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive
60 °C / hot 8 – whites For cotton blends, easy-care cottons, wrin
50 °C / warm EClight colors
40 °C / warm 7Bbright colors
20 °C / cold 6Adark colors & tempera-
Drain / Spin No available wash options
DELICATES Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended
40 °C / warm 7Blight colors For synthetics, machine washable silks,
30 °C / cold 6Adark colors
cold / cold 6 – lace or sheer fabrics,
SILK No available wash options
ß / cold 6Asilk and silk blends,
WOOLENS No available wash options
40 °C / warm 7Blight colors For hand washable and machine washable
30 °C / cold 6Adark colors
cold / cold ––delicate woolens
Jeans No available wash options
40 °C 7Bdenim
Dress shirts Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended
40 °C 7B
Starch No available wash options
F – white household linens 100 % cotton sheets, cloth diapers, towels,
ture sensitive fabrics
embroidered items.
lingerie and hosiery
etc. to be sanitized. Not for use with cloth
ing with elastic.
kle-free items. Polyester blends and syn
thetics such as acrylic, nylon, ramie.
Fabric softener can be dispensed in the final
rinse of these programs to reduce static cling.
Spandex, microfibers, etc.
satin, hosiery, lingerie, lace or crocheted
(non-wool) items, curtains and knits.
Ideal for machine and hand washable silks
and other non-wool handwashable garments
wool and wool blends (e.g. lamb’s wool,
chashmere, mohair, angora, etc.)
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Fine rinse No available wash options
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4. Select a spin speed
The default spin speed will automatically be selected for each program.
However, you can adjust the spin
speed within the parameters listed below.
^ Press the "Spin" button until the indi-
cator for the desired spin speed
lights.
Special spin options
Hold
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Laundry is not spun and remains
soaking in water. This will prevent
wrinkles if the laundry is not removed
immediately at the end of the wash
program. When ready, select a spin
speed to continue the program. To
finish the program: Press the "Door"
button.
No spin
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The laundry is not spun after the final
rinse but the water is drained away.
After the drain cycle the washer goes
immediately into the anit-crease cycle. Spinning between the rinses is
also omitted in this setting.
This option is not available in the
"COTTONS" program.
Available spin
speeds
1200 to 900 COTTONS
1200 to no spin WOOLENS, Jeans,
Starch, Fine rinse,
Drain/Spin
900 to no spin PERMA PRESS,
Dress shirts
600 to no spin DELICATES
400 to no spin Silk
Program
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5. Select wash options
(if needed)
^ Press the button for the wash options
you would like to select. The indicator
light for the respective option will illuminate.
If a wash option is chosen and it is not
compatible with the program, the indicator light will go out when the button is
released.
Soak
For heavy soiling and stubborn stains
(e.g. blood, grease, cocoa), that require
soaking before the main wash.
Each press of the "Soak" button will add
30 minutes (6 hours max) of soak time
to the wash program.
Heavy soil
For heavy soiled laundry where a pre
treatment is necessary to remove sur
face soiling.
Extended
For laundry with stubborn or old stains.
The longer wash time works to relax
fabrics and release stains.
The total time for the wash program will
be extended.
Sensitive
An additional final rinse will wash away
detergent residue and scents for the
sensitive skin and nose.
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Buzzer
A buzzer can be selected to signal the
end of the wash program.
The buzzer will sound until the washer
is turned off.
6. Add detergent
^ Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer and add detergent to the
compartments.
j = Detergent for the main wash
i = Only add detergent (
total recommended amount of
detergent) to this compartment
if the heavy soil wash option
is selected.
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Do not use detergents contain
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ing chemical solvents.
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§ = Fabric softener or liquid starch.
^
Close the detergent dispenser
drawer.
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Detergent
Only use high efficiency, low
sudsing laundry detergent formu
lated for front loading washing ma
chines.
For wool and wool blend fabrics use a
detergent formulated for wools.
Follow instructions on the detergent
packaging for the correct use and
amount of detergent. Please adjust the
amount of detergent if the load is
smaller or more or less soiled than nor
mal.
Add detergent to compartment j at
the beginning of each wash program.
Only add detergent (
mended amount) to compartment i if
the "Heavy soil" option was selected.
If you select the "Heavy soil" option and
you are using liquid detergent, insert
the liquid detergent insert into compartment j. This will prevent the detergent for the main wash being used in
the first wash of the "Heavy soil" option.
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Water hardness
Hardness
level
1 soft 0 - 130
2 middle 130 - 250
3 hard to
Water
quality
very hard
hardness
over 250
Water softener
If your water hardness level is between
2 and 3 the water can be softened to
reduce detergent consumption.
Use the recommended amount of de-
tergent for water hardness level 1 and
then add a water softener to the detergent dispenser.
Water
ppm
Do not use chlorine bleach!
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Detergent
Fabric softener
Fabric softener added to the wash pro
gram will make fabrics feel softer and
will reduce static cling in the dryer.
Open the lid of compartment §.
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^ Pour the amount of liquid fabric soft-
ener into compartment § according
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do
not exceed the maximum fill level
marked inside the compartment, as
the excess will prematurely activate
the siphon and be wasted.
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Close the compartment lid and push
in the dispenser drawer.
Starch
Starching can be included in any wash
program as part of the final rinse or can
be performed separately.
Open compartment §.
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Add the recommended amount of
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starch to compartment §.
Close the compartment lid and push
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in the dispenser drawer.
The starch will be dispensed during
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the final rinse.
Using the "Starch" program
^ Add the amount of starch recom-
mended on the packaging to compartment i.
^ Turn the program selector to "Starch".
^ Select a spin speed.
^ Press the "START" button.
If starching frequently, clean the dispenser compartment and especially
the siphon tube and fabric softener
duct. See "Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer".
The softener will automatically be dis
pensed during the final rinse cycle.
A small amount of water will remain in
the § compartment at the end of the
program.
Never mix fabric softener and starch
in compartment §. This will clog the
dispenser.
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Fabric dye
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Do not use
fabric dyes in this washer.
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7. Start the program
Press "START" to begin the program.
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8. Activate the program lock
(if necessary)
Hold the "START" button until the
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"Door Lock" indicator lights up.
See "Locking the washer" for further de
tails.
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