Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 2104
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine.
WO
M.-Nr. 06 036 350
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
Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
"Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Contents
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioners or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Colour run and dye removers/ dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash program continues as normal.. . . . 35
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Contents
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Building under a continuous worktop / in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
The Miele water protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Warning and safety instructions
Read the operating instructions
before using this machine for the
first time. They contain important
information about the safety, use and
maintenance of the machine. This
way you will avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the
machine. 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.
This appliance is not intended for
use by young children or infirm
persons unless they have been ad
equately supervised by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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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
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the data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
Caution:
if the appliance is supplied from a
cord extension set or electrical portable
outlet device the cord extension set or
electrical portable outlet device should
be positioned so it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture.
The electrical safety of this appli
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ma
chine and an effective earthing system
which complies with local and national
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is regularly
tested by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system.
For safety reasons do not operate
this appliance on an extension
cable. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance. Danger of overheating.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
responsibility. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
engineer.
The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–
it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
–
it is switched off at the mains, or
–
the mains fuse is withdrawn.
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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.
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.
A washer and dryer should never
be stacked without using the
proper stacking kit. Doing so is
extremely dangerous, as the dryer may
vibrate off of the washing machine
during use.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance 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 appliance guarantee.
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.
Use
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess
ment of the installation being carried
out by a suitably qualified engineer.
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Take care to ensure that foreign ob
jects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper
clips) do not find their way into the ma
chine with the washing. These may
damage components of the machine
(e.g. suds container, drum), which in
turn can result in damage to the wash
ing.
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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.
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.
Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching in to
remove washing. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous.
Accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine
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.
Colour run and dye removers
contain sulphur compounds which
can cause damage such as corrosion.
Do not use these products in this
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.
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Description of the machine
Your machine also has the following
special programmes in addition to the
standard Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes.
Special programmes
Silks
–
–
– Quick wash
/
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
easily and do not contain wool can
be washed in the
programme (30°C temperature only).
Woollens
Hand-washable or machine-
washable wool or wool blend fabrics
can be washed in the
programme. If the garment care label
does not specify a temperature,
wash using the cold setting.
This is a Cottons programme for
small loads of very lightly soiled
fabrics.
/
Silks
/
Woollens
/
Delicates and Silks / programmes
In these programmes, the laundry is
washed and spun very gently to reduce
creasing and the amount of ironing
required, thus providing "Easy care" for
your laundry.
Water plus system
The water level for washing and/or
rinsing is increased. For
Minimum iron
additional rinse can also be selected.
programmes an
Cottons
and
–
Automatic
Suitable for small loads of garments
made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be
washed together. Sort according to
colour.
–
Separate rinse
Suitable for rinsing and spinning
articles which have been hand
washed.
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Description of the machine
Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check light marked PC
allows a service engineer to update
your machine in future years.
When, for example, new programmes
are developed or new fabrics are
introduced, a service engineer will be
able to modify existing programme
cycles accordingly.
Miele will provide information when
such possibilities become available.
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Control panel
Description of the machine
a Start button
Starts the wash programme
b Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to
the basic programme.
Use the top button to select either
the
Intensive,Pre-wash
option or a combination of these
options.
Use the lower button to select the
Water plus
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off = option not
c Indicator lights for spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
d Spin button
For selecting the final spin speed,
option.
, or
Soak
selected
Rinse holdorWithout spin
e Programme selector
For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise
f Programme sequence indicator
lights
Show which section of the wash
programme has been reached
g Check lights
h I-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off
or interrupting a programme
i Door button
Opens the machine door
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Description of the machine
Important control panel
features
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set
the basic wash programme and the
temperature for that programme.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme.
Use the top button to select either the
Intensive
option or a combination of these
options.
Use the lower button to select the Water
plus option.
The indicator light will come on to show
that the additional option has been
selected. If an additional option is
chosen, which is incompatible with the
basic programme, it cannot be
selected.
"Spin" button with indicator lights
Select the spin speed.
Press the "Spin" button to select a
different spin speed. You cannot select
a spin speed higher than the maximum
allowed for the basic wash programme
chosen.
The indicator lights show the speed
selected.
, the
Pre-wash
or the
Soak
Wash programme rpm
Cottons 1200
Minimum iron 900
Delicates 600
Silks 400
Woollens 1200
Quick wash 1200
Automatic 900
Separate rinse 1200
Starch 1200
Drain/spin 1200
You can also omit the final spin
^ Press the "Spin" button to reach:
– Rinse hold
The laundry is not spun and remains
suspended in the final rinse water.
This reduces creasing if the laundry
is not going to be removed from the
drum immediately after the end of
the programme.
To continue the programme select a
spin speed. When the programme is
finished the
Anti-crease/Finish
will come on. Turn the programme
selector to the
press the
Finish
door
button to open the
position and
door and remove the laundry.
–
Without spin
The laundry is not spun. After the
water has been drained away the
machine goes straight into the
anti-crease stage. Spinning between
the rinses is also omitted in this
setting.
light
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Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See the
relevant section under "Installation".
Also check that the fluff filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
Before using for the first time
^ Turn on the stopcock.
^
Press the
^
Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 40°C
^
Press
When this programme has finished your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
I-On/0-Off
Start
button in.
.
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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.
Use the
–
programme for smaller amounts of
laundry.
When smaller amounts of laundry are
–
washed in the
the automatic load recognition
system will reduce the amount of
water, time and energy used. This
may mean that the programme
duration alters during the course of
the wash programme.
– Instead of the
programme, use the
programme together with the
Intensive
give an energy saving of between
35% and 45%. The programme
duration will be longer. This
combination is sufficient for most
levels of soiling. For stubborn or old
stains, use the
Automatic
or the
Cottons
Quick wash
programmes,
Cottons 95°C
Cottons 60°C
additional option. This will
Soak
option.
Detergent
Do not exceed the amount of
–
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
Reduce the amount of detergent with
–
smaller loads (approx.
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Additional options
(Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive)
Select:
A wash programme without any
additional options for light to normal
soiling where there are no obvious
marks.
A wash programme together with the
Intensive
soiled laundry with visible staining.
– Use the additional option
instead of
followed immediately by a main wash
the same suds are used.
When drying with a tumble dryer
option for normal to heavily
Pre-wash
1
/3less than
Soak
. If Soak is
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–
Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
How to wash correctly
Brief instructions
Please note:
To help familiarise yourself with how to
use your washing machine please read
the sections "Before washing",
"Selecting a programme" and "At the
end of a programme" in detail.
A Sort the laundry
Selecting a programme:
B Switch on the washing machine
C Open the drum door
D Load the drum
E Close the drum door
F Select a programme
G Select a spin speed
H Select any additional option required
I Add detergent
J Press the
Start
button
See the "Programme chart" in the next
section for information on which
programmes to use for different fabric
types.
At the end of a programme:
K Open the drum door
L Remove the laundry
M Switch off the washing machine
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How to wash correctly
Programme chart
Cottons 9ö876
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Max. load 5.5 kg
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for the AS/NZS 2040.2:2000 Standard: COTTONS 40°C.
Minimum iron 4321
Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes
Only use the
–
soiled laundry.
For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
–
Intensive
For laundry with stubborn soiling or soiling which has
–
been left untreated for a while, select both the
and
Soak
– For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)
use the
– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent.
for easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
–
For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive
Cottons 95°C
additional option.
options.
Pre-wash
additional option.
additional option.
programme for heavily
Intensive
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and
liquid tab detergent.
Max. load 2.5 kg
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How to wash correctly
Delicates ac
Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed
fibres and easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-
washable by the manufacturer.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive
Notes
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Max. load 1.0 kg
Silks /
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin,
Additional options Water plus
Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Max. load 1.0 kg
Woollens /
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens.
Max. load 2.0 kg
For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
–
Intensive
Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier
–
ironing.
Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
–
Pre-wash advisable
For curtains made from delicate fabrics, reduce the
–
spin speed or select Without spin.
lace and silk.
ironing.
–
Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature
wash using the cold setting. Please note that hand-
washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt
beyond the accepted tolerance of the item.
additional option.
.
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How to wash correctly
Quick wash 7
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Additional option Water plus
Notes
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Max. load 2.5 kg
Automatic 72
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and
Additional option Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Max. load 3.0 kg
Starch
Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes
Max. load 5.0 kg
Separate rinse
Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need
Max. load 5.0 kg
Drain/Spin
Notes
Max. load 5.0 kg
Use less detergent (as for a half load).
–
detergent.
cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort
according to colour.
Intensive
detergent.
–
The laundry should be washed but not treated with
fabric conditioner.
to be rinsed and spun in the machine.
–
Drain only: Select
Woollens.
additional option.
Without spin
. Do not use for
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How to wash correctly
Before washing
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, e.g. collars and
cuffs, and water soluble stains can
be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid
detergent or detergent mixed into a
solution or paste.
With particularly stubborn stains ask
your dry cleaner for advice.
Do not used solvent-based
,
cleaning agents in this machine.
Sort the laundry by colour and by
^
care label symbol. 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.
Delicate textiles should be washed
separately in a delicates program (use
a washing bag where appropriate).
– Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips 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.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer as non-machine
washable on the care label. (h
symbol)
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How to wash correctly
Selecting a programme
B Switch on the washing machine
Press in the
^
C Open the drum door
Press the
^
drum door.
D Load the drum
Unfold the laundry and load loosely
^
in the drum. To achieve best results it
is advisable to make up mixed loads
consisting of both large and small
items. This improves the washing
effect and helps distribute the load
evenly to keep the machine stable
and reduce the noise level during
spinning.
To save energy and water try to load
the maximum amount for the
programme selected.
However, be careful not to overload the
machine. Overloading reduces the
wash result and causes more creasing.
I-On/0-Off
Door
button and open the
button.
F Select a programme
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
G Select a spin speed
E Close the drum door with a gentle
swing.
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.
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^
Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on.
In some programmes the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be
selected.
How to wash correctly
Additional options
H Select additional option(s)
Additional options can be selected as
long as they are compatible with the
basic programme being used.
Each press of the top button selects the
additional option in the following order:
IntensiveorIntensive
Intensive
or no option selected.
Use the lower button to select or
deselect the
^
Press the appropriate additional
option button. Press the top button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the additional option you want comes
on.
and
SoakorPre-washorSoak
Water plus
and
option.
Pre-wash
or
Pre-wash
For heavily soiled laundry and items
with dried on stains.
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 2 hours can be
programmed in 30 minute
increments for the soak process.
– The machine is set ex-works with a
soak period of 2 hours.
To programme in a different soak period
see "Programmable functions - Soak
period".
Water plus
If you want to increase the water level
for a wash process you can choose one
of four options for the
button. See "Programmable functions Water plus system".
The machine is set at the factory so that
the water level in the main wash and
rinses will be increased if the
plus
button is pressed.
Water plus
Water
Intensive
For normal to heavy soiling with
visible staining.
The duration of the main wash is
increased.
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How to wash correctly
I Add detergent
It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because . . .
. . . too little results in the following:
Laundry will not be properly clean
–
and will in time become grey and
hard to the touch.
Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
–
Limescale deposits on the heater
–
elements.
. . . too much results in the following:
– 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
^
place detergent in the compartments
as follows:
i
Detergent for Pre-wash (if selecting
Pre-wash, add
1
/4of the total amount
recommended)
j
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Detergent for the main wash
including Soak
§
Fabric conditioner or liquid starch.
See section on “Detergent” for further
information on detergent and the
amount to dispense.
J Press the Start button.
This starts the programme.
How to wash correctly
At the end of a programme
When the
light comes on the laundry can be
removed from the drum:
K Open the drum door
Press the
^
L Remove the laundry
^ Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons which
might be lodged there.
Anti-crease/Finish
Door
button.
indicator
M Switch off the washing machine
Press the
programme selector to
To avoid the build-up of mildew, it is
^
recommended that the door is left
ajar when the machine is not in use.
I-On/0-Off
button and turn the
Finish
.
Check that all the items have been
removed. Items left in the drum
could discolour other items in the
next wash or become discoloured
themselves.
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How to wash correctly
Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started
Laundry can be added or removed
after the programme has started when
using the following programmes:
Cottons
–
Minimum iron
–
Quick wash
–
Automatic
–
Starch
–
Press the
^
until the door springs open.
^ Add or remove items.
^ Close the door.
The programme will continue
automatically.
Door
button in and hold it
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
stage.
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How to wash correctly
Interrupting a programme
Switch the washing machine off with
^
I-On/0-Off
the
To continue with the same programme:
Switch the washing machine back on
^
again with the
button.
I-On/0-Off
button.
Altering a programme once
selected
The machine will accept the following
changes after a programme has
started:
– at any time
speed can be changed within the
limits for the programme.
– up to 6 minutes after the start of a
programme it is possible to change
the temperature selected for that
programme.
After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.
If the programme selector is moved, the
indicator light
start flashing. However, the programme
sequence remains unaffected. The
indicator light will go out again when
the programme selector is moved back
to the programme previously chosen.
after the start, the spin
Anti-crease/Finish
will
Skipping a programme stage
Turn the programme selector to
^
Finish
.
As soon as the programme sequence
indicator light for the programme stage
you want the programme to continue at
starts flashing:
Turn the programme selector back
^
again to the appropriate programme
within 4 seconds
.
To cancel or select a different
programme
^ Switch the washing machine off with
I-On/0-Off
the
^ Turn the programme selector to
Finish
.
The programme has now been
cancelled.
^ Switch the washing machine back on
with the
^
Select a different programme.
^
Press the
button.
I-On/0-Off
Start
button.
button.
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How to wash correctly
Programme sequence
Main wash Rinses Spinning
Water
level
Cottons d a ( 2-3
Minimum iron d a e 2-3
Delicates e b e 3 – L
Silks ( d ( 2 – L
Woollens ( c ( 2 L
Quick wash d a ( 2 L
Automatic d a e 2 L
Starch ––d 1 – L
Separate rinse ––e 2 – L
Wash
rhythm
Water
level
No of
rinses
1)
3)
Rinse and
interim
spin
2)
L
2)
L
2)
2)
2)
Final spin
L
L
L
L
L
d = Low water level
( = Medium water level
e = High water level
a= Normal wash rhythm
b= Gentle action
c= Woollens
d= Silks
Please continue reading for further details about the programme sequences.
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How to wash correctly
This washing machine has fully
electronic controls with automatic load
recognition. This machine 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 shown in the display can
vary.
The programme sequences outlined
below are based on the basic
programme with a full load. Additional
options which can be selected have not
been taken into account.
The programme sequence indicator
lights show 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 anti-crease action
switches on for a maximum of 30
minutes. The door can be opened and
laundry removed at any time during the
anti-crease phase.
1)
A third rinse takes place
automatically if:
there is too much foam in the drum
–
– a spin speed of lower than 700 rpm
has been selected.
Without spin
–
2)
Rinse and interim spin:
has been selected
There is a spin between the rinses.
3)
A third rinse takes place
automatically if:
–
Without spin
has been selected
Omitting rinse and interim spin:
Select
Without spin
.
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Detergent
All modern detergents produced for
front loading automatic washing
machines are suitable, including liquid,
compact (concentrated), tablets and
special application detergents. Use
dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are
supplied. 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 Quick wash programmes.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
mixtures and hand-washable garments
should be washed using a detergent
specifically designed for washing
woollens.
Silk should be washed using a liquid
detergent specifically designed for
washing woollens. 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
Liquid detergent should be dispensed
using a ball provided by the manufac
turer for programmes without a
pre-wash.
-
The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
The quantity of 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 water
hardness level in your area.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in
extremely 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
For programmes with a pre-wash you
will need to purchase a special con
tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de
partment which sits in the main wash
compartment j of the detergent dis
penser drawer. Add liquid detergent to
this container for the main wash and to
compartment i for the pre-wash.
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-
-
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
dispense them into compartment j in
the following order:
-
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.y.
Detergent
Fabric conditioners and liquid
starch
Fabric conditioners make garments soft
and fluffy 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
conditioners or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a program
^
Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment §. Do not
exceed the maximum level mark.
If starching frequently, clean the
dispenser compartment and
especially the siphon tube and
conditioner channel. See "Cleaning
the detergent dispenser drawer".
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid
starch separately
Add fabric conditioner or starch to
^
compartment i.
Turn the program selector to
^
Select a spin speed.
^
Start
^ Press the
button.
Starch
Colour run and dye removers/
dyes
^ Do not use colour run or dye
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.
.
The conditioner or liquid starch is
automatically dispensed in the last
rinse. At the end of the program a small
amount of water remains in the fabric
conditioner compartment §.
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Cleaning and care
Disconnect the appliance 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.
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.
The washing machine must not be
hosed down.
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
program with detergent but no laundry
at regular intervals.
Cottons 95°C
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele Spare Parts department, Part
number 98013530, 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 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.
Cleaning and care
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 water pump 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.
^
Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose.
^
Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight.
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The two filters must be put back in
place after cleaning.
Problem solving guide
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. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous.
The programme does not start.
Problems Possible cause Remedy
The Anti-crease/Finish
indicator light is not on,
or the Start indicator light
is not flashing.
The programme does not
start when Drain/Final
spin has been selected.
There is no power. Check that
the mains plug is
–
plugged in.
– the fuse or circuit
breaker has not tripped.
The washing machine
has not been prepared
for using for the first
time.
Prepare the machine as
described in "Before using
for the first time".
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Problem solving guide
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes
on.
Problems Possible cause Remedy A
The Check drain light
flashes.
The Check inlet light
flashes.
The Check inlet and
Check drain lights are
flashing.
The Soak/Pre-wash or
Rinses indicator light
is flashing.
The water outlet is
blocked.
The drain hose has
been fixed too high.
The water inlet is
blocked.
The filter in the water
inlet hose is dirty.
The water protection
system has reacted.
There is a fault. Start the programme again.
Clean the fluff filter and the
drain pump as described in
"Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure".
The maximum drain height is
1 m.
Open the stopcock.
Clean the filter.
Call the Service Department.
If the fault indicators occur
again, contact the Service
Department.
A To switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the
I-On/0-Off
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button and turn the programme selector to
Finish
.
Problem solving guide
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash program
continues as normal.
Problems Possible cause Remedy A
The Check drain light
flashes.
The Check inlet light
flashes.
The Excess detergent
check light comes on.
The Main wash
indicator light is
flashing in the
program sequence
display.
The Anti-crease/Finish
indicator light flashes
in the program
sequence display.
The drain outlet is
restricted.
The water inlet is
restricted.
The filter in the
water inlet hose is
dirty
Excessive foam has
built up during
washing.
There is a fault. Start the program again.
The position of the program selector was altered after
the start of the program. Turn the program selector
back to the program previously chosen.
Clean the fluff filter and the drain
pump as described in "Problem
solving guide - Opening the door
in the event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure".
Check whether
the stopcock is opened wide
–
enough.
– the inlet hose is kinked.
Clean the filter.
Use less detergent next time and
follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on dosage given on
the packaging.
If the fault indicator occurs again,
contact the Service Department.
A To switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the
I-On/0-Off
button and turn the program selector to
Finish
.
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Problem solving guide
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
The laundry has not
been spun
satisfactorily.
The pump makes
strange noises.
Large residues of
detergent remain in the
dispenser drawer.
Fabric conditioner is
not completely
dispensed or too much
water remains in the §
compartment.
The four feet are not
resting evenly on the
floor.
The spin speed selected
was too low.
These do not indicate a
fault.
The water supply
pressure is too low.
Washing powder used
with water softener
tends to become sticky.
The siphon is either
incorrectly positioned or
clogged.
Level the machine. See
advice on installation.
Select a higher spin speed
next time.
They occur at the end of a
pump sequence as a
normal part of the operation.
– Clean the filter in the
water inlet system.
– It may be useful to press
Water plus
the
Pour washing powder into
the dispenser before adding
any water softener.
Clean the siphon, see
“Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent
drawer”.
button.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Liquid detergent
does not give the
required result.
Grey, greasy
particles cling to
washed laundry.
There are white
residues which
look like powder
detergent on dark
coloured laundry.
Liquid detergents do not
contain 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.
The detergent contained
compounds (zeolites) to
aid water softening which
are not soluble in water.
These have ended up on
the laundry.
Use a general purpose
–
washing machine powder
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.
– Add more detergent.
– Before washing the next load
run a
programme with powder
detergent but without a load.
(See also “Extra cleaning” in
Cleaning and Care).
– Try and brush off the
residues with a soft brush
once the laundry is dry.
–
Use a liquid detergent to
wash dark coloured textiles.
Liquid detergents usually
contain no zeolites.
Cottons 95°C
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Problem solving guide
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button.
Problem Remedy
The machine is not
connected to the
electricity supply.
The washing machine is
not switched on.
Power cut. Open the drum door as described in the section
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 when the suds temperature
is higher than 55°C.
Put the plug in the socket and switch on.
Switch the machine on with the
“Opening the door in the event of a power failure”.
Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
and then press the
Clean the fluff (drain) filter and the drain pump.
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 filter flap opener behind the
detergent drawer facia panel.
^ Remove the opener.
Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is clogged, more
water will be retained in the machine
(up to 25 litres).
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 fluff
filter completely or take it right out.
^
Use it to open the access flap.
^
Turn the fluff filter lid round, until
water runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
^
Tighten the fluff filter back up again.
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Problem solving guide
Once the flow of water ceases:
^ Remove the fluff filter completely.
^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.
Make sure the fluff 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. Turn the
impeller by hand to check that it
rotates freely. Any foreign object
causing an obstruction should be
removed.
^
Put the fluff filter back in place and
secure.
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^
Pull the emergency release
downwards (see illustration). The
drum door will open.
Problem solving guide
Customer contact
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself please contact
Your Miele dealer or
–
Your nearest Miele Service
–
Department (see back cover for the
address).
When contacting the Service
Department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance,
both of which are shown on the data
plate visible at the top inside of the
door above the porthole glass when the
door is open.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to
improve our service.
Appliance guarantee
The appliance is guaranteed for a
period of 2 years.
See the guarantee card supplied with
the machine for further details.
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Installation and connection
Front view
a Inlet hose (tested to withstand
pressure of at least 7000 kPa)
b Electricity supply cable
c - f Flexible drain hose (with
detachable swivel elbow)
g Facia panel with controls
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h Detergent dispenser drawer
i Drum door
j Flap for fluff 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 edge for holding when
moving the machine
b Electricity supply cable
c Inlet hose (tested to withstand
pressure of at least 7000 kPa)
d Drainage hose
e Cover with transit bars
f Restraining clip for:
–
Inlet hose
–
Drain hose
–
Electricity supply cable
–
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 installlation 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 spin 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.
Failure to level the machine can result
in the machine "banging" in the spin
cycle or "walking" across the floor
during operating.
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
Building under a continuous
worktop / in a kitchen run
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. **
N.B.**
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.
– 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.
Washer and Dryer stack
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A stacking
kit* is necessary and can be purchased
from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
Please note
Fitting instructions are supplied with the
conversion kit.
All parts marked* are available from the
Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department.
The fitting of cover plates and
stacking kits must only be
undertaken by qualified and
competent persons, in accordance
with the instructions supplied with
the kit.
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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
,
A washer and dryer should
never be stacked without using the
proper stacking kit. Doing so is
extremely dangerous, as the dryer
may vibrate off of the washing
machine during use.
Installation and connection
The Miele water protection
system
The Miele Waterproof system protects
all parts of the washing machine from
water damage.
The system consists of three main
components:
1) the inlet hoses
2) the electronic unit and the washing
machine housing
3) the drain hose
1) Inlet hoses
– The inlet hoses can withstand
pressure of more than 7000 kPa.
2) Electronic unit and washing
machine housing
– Sump
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.
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.
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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.
Connection to a household water
softener is not recommended. 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
and 1000 kPa. If it is higher than
1000 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.
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 7000 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.
* 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.
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.
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Installation and connection
Electrical connection
The washing machine is supplied with a
mains cable with moulded plug for
connection to a 230-240V mains
supply. The voltage, rated load and
plug/fuse rating are given on the data
plate. Please ensure these match the
household mains supply.
All electrical work should be carried out
only by a suitably qualified and
competent person, in strict accordance
with national and local safety
regulations.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/yellow = earth
plug which is marked with the letter N
or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter A
or coloured red.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance do not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals of your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
z or coloured green, or green and
yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal in the
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Consumption data
Load Consumption data
Energy Water Duration
in kWh in litres Normal Intensive
Cottons
95°C 5.5 kg 1.70 45 1 h 15 mins 1 h 57 mins
60°C 5.5 kg 0.85 45 52 mins 1 h 56 mins
1)
40°C
40°C 5.5 kg 0.50 45 44 mins 1 h 56 mins
Minimum iron
1)
40°C
40°C 2.5 kg 0.45 49 42 mins 1 h 16 mins
Delicates
30°C 1.0 kg 0.35 65 49 mins 59 mins
Silks /
30°C 1.0 kg 0.24 39 37 mins –
Woollens /
30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 37 40 mins –
Quick wash
40°C 2.5 kg 0.35 35 31 mins –
Automatic
40°C 3.0 kg 0.30 - 0.60 30 - 50 54 mins 1 h 09 mins
5.5 kg 0.50 45 – 1 h 56 mins
2.5 kg 0.45 49 – 1 h 16 mins
1)
1)
1)
Programme setting for the AS/NZS 2040.2:2000 Standard
All other data has been determined in accordance with the European standard
EN 60456
Detergent must be dispensed via the detergent dispenser drawer.
Note for test institutes:
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must
select the
Intensive
Extra.
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 5.5 kg dry laundry
Voltage see data plate
Rated load see data plate
Fuse rating see data plate
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
Test certificates awarded Electrical safety, Typetest Mark, C-Tick Mark
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Programmable functions
for changing
standard settings
Programmable functions
The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your individual requirements.
The programmable functions are
activated with the help of the
button and the programme selector.
Start
Water plus system
Selecting the
option increases the water intake in
the programmes listed below.
The water intake is increased in the
wash and rinse stages and in the
Cottons
an extra rinse cycle is introduced.
There are four different settings which
can be programmed to alter the water
intake for the following programmes:
– Cottons
– Minimum iron
– Quick wash
–
Automatic
–
Silks
Water plus
and
Minimum iron
additional
programmes
The settings are as follows:
Setting 1:
an increase in the rinse water level for
the programmes listed.
Setting 2:
an increase in the water level in the
main wash and
programmes listed (the washing
machine is delivered with setting 2
programmed as standard).
Setting 3:
an extra rinse in the
Minimum iron
Setting 4:
an increase in the water level in the
main wash and
programmes listed and
rinse cycle in the
iron
programmes.
This setting should be programmed in if
laundry is too hard after drying and if
someone in the household suffers from
a detergent allergy.
rinses for the
Cottons
programmes.
rinses for the
also an extra
Cottons
and
and
Minimum
The programmed setting is then
activated by pressing the
additional option button.
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Water plus
Programmable functions
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
The washing machine is switched off.
–
The machine is properly closed.
–
The programme selector is at
–
A Press the
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
B Switch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off
C Wait until the
comes on . . .
D . . . and then release the
button.
Start
button and keep it
button.
Start
indicator light
Finish
Start
E Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons 75°C
The
Soak/Pre-wash
light will briefly flash twice in 2 second
intervals, to show that factory Setting 2
is stored in memory.
F Each subsequent press on the
.
button selects a different setting (see
list on previous page).
The
Soak/Pre-wash
light will flash:
x 1 = Setting 1
–
– x 2 = Setting 2
– x 3 = Setting 3
– x 4 = Setting 4
G Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Off
The
Water plus
allocated the setting you have chosen.
This setting will remain in memory until
another setting is programmed.
position:
sequence indicator
sequence indicator
button.
button has now been
Start
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Programmable functions
Gentle action
Activating gentle action reduces the
drum action and is suitable for
washing slightly soiled articles 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 used with the
Cottons,Quick wash,Starch
programmes.
matic
If "Gentle action" is programmed into
the machine, every wash cycle in these
programmes will be carried out with
gentle action rhythm.
The washing machine is delivered with
"Gentle action" de-activated.
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–
The washing machine is switched off.
–
The machine is properly closed.
–
The programme selector is at
and
Auto
Finish
A Press the
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
B Switch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off
C Wait until the
comes on . . .
D . . . and then release the
button.
-
E Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons 60°C
If the
Soak/Pre-wash
indicator light:
does not flash = Gentle action
flashes = Gentle action
F Press the
deactivate the Gentle action option.
G Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Off
.
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so
until you alter it.
Start
button and keep it
button.
Start
indicator light
position:
sequence
has not been
activated.
has been
activated.
Start
button to activate or
button.
Start
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Programmable functions
Top-up rinse for Cottons
When this is activated, additional
water flows into the drum at the end
of the main wash and the suds are
cooled down. Hot suds can damage
plastic drainage pipes.
Top-up rinse takes place when
temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are
selected.
The washing machine is delivered with
the Top-up rinse for Cottons de
activated.
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory.
The programmable functions are
activated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using the
additional option buttons in
combination with the programme
selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–
The washing machine is switched off.
–
The drum door is closed.
–
The programme selector is at
-
Finish
A Press the
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
B Switch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off
C Wait until the
comes on . . .
D . . . and then release the
button.
E Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons 40°C
If the
Soak/Pre-wash
indicator light:
does not flash = the Top-up rinse for
flashes = the Top-up rinse for
F Press the
deactivate the Top-up rinse for
Cottons option.
G Switch the washing machine off with
.
the
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so
until you alter it.
Start
button and keep it
button.
Start
position:
Cottons
has been activated.
Start
button to activate or
I-On/0-Off
button.
indicator light
Start
sequence
Cottons
has not been
activated.
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Programmable functions
Memory Function
If an additional option(s) is selected
for a programme, and / or the spin
speed is altered, the machine stores
these changes in memory at the start
of a programme.
When that particular programme is
chosen again, the display will show the
additional option(s) and / or spin speed
which have been stored for that
programme in the memory.
The washing machine is delivered with
the memory function de-activated.
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory.
The programmable functions are
activated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using the
additional option buttons in
combination with the programme
selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–
The washing machine is switched off.
–
The drum door is closed.
–
The programme selector is at
Finish
A Press the
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
B Switch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off
C Wait until the
comes on . . .
D . . . and then release the
button.
E Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons 30°C
If the
Soak/Pre-wash
indicator light:
does not flash = the Memory
flashes = the Memory function
F Press the
deactivate the Memory function
option.
G Switch the washing machine off with
the
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so
.
until you alter it.
Start
button.
Start
I-On/0-Off
button and keep it
Start
indicator light
Start
position:
sequence
function
is deactivated.
is activated.
button to activate or
button.
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Programmable functions
Soak
A length of time of between 30 minutes
and 2 hours can be programmed in 30
minute increments for the soak
process.
If the soak option is pressed the
selected soak time will be carried out
for the period selected before the wash
programme is run.
The machine is set as standard to a two
hour soak time.
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory.
The programmable functions are
activated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using the
additional option buttons in
combination with the programme
selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
– The washing machine is switched off.
A Press the
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
B Switch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off
C Wait until the
comes on . . .
D . . . and then release the
button.
E Turn the programme selector to the
Minimum iron 60°C
The
indicator light will briefly flash once
every 2 seconds, to show that a soak
time of 2 hours is stored in memory.
F Each subsequent press on the
button selects a different setting.
If the
Soak/Pre-wash
indicator light:
– flashes x 1 = the soak time is
2 hours
Start
button and keep it
button.
Start
Soak/Pre-wash
indicator light
Start
position:
sequence
Start
sequence
–
The drum door is closed.
–
The programme selector is at
Finish
–
flashes x 2 = the soak time is
.
1 hour 30 minutes
–
flashes x 3 = the soak time is
1 hour
–
flashes x 4 = the soak time is
30 minutes
G Switch the washing machine off with
the
I-On/0-Off
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so
until you alter it.
button.
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