Miele W 2515 Operating instructions

Operating instructions for Washing machine W 2515

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

M.-Nr. 06 673 760

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.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Choosing the correct Extra options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . 12

When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Intensive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rinse and interim spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To omit the final spin (Rinse hold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Contents

Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To cancel a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To interrupt a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To change a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch at the end

of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adding fabric conditioner separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adding starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Colour run and dye removers / dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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

What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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

or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Contents

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Building under a continuous worktop / in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

The Miele water protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Keypad tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Warning and safety instructions

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance. Keep these 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 machinewashable on the wash-care label, and textiles composed of hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics as well as satin, lace, silk and other handwashable garments. Any other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper use or operation.

Technical safety

Before setting up the machine,

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

Before connecting the machine,

ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested, and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

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

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

when: –

it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or

–

it is switched off at the mains, or

–

the mains fuse is withdrawn.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

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

The machine is built in accordance with current safety requirements.

The machine is only completely isolated from the electricity supply

Warning and safety instructions

This machine must only be

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

Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed.

If the connection cable is faulty it

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

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the 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.

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 assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

Do not install your washing

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

Before using the machine for the

first time, check that the transit fitting at the rear of the machine has been removed (see section on "Installation"). During spinning, a transit fitting which is still in place may result in damage to both the machine and adjacent furniture or appliances.

Turn off the stopcock if the

machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.

Flooding danger

If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing. Make sure the drain hose is secure, so that the force of the water flowing out of the hose does not dislodge it. Otherwise this will result in flooding.

Take care to ensure that foreign

objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper clips) do not find their way into the machine with the laundry. These may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds container, drum), which in turn can result in damage to the laundry.

Warning and safety instructions

If the correct amount of detergent

is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. If in doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.

Textiles which have been pre-

treated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine.

Never use solvent based cleaning

agents in this machine, e.g. those containing benzene, as this may result in damage to component parts and create toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a fire and explosion hazard.

Only use dyes specified by the

manufacturer as being suitable for use in a domestic washing machine. Always observe the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

Colour run and dye removers

contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in this machine.

Always make sure the drum is

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

Safety with children

This machine is not a toy! To avoid

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

machine.

For machines with a ‘porthole’

door, remember that the porthole glass will be hot when washing at very high temperatures. Do not let children touch it.

Accessories

Accessory parts may only be fitted

when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated.

Disposal of your old machine

Before discarding an old machine

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

The manufacturer cannot be held

liable for damage caused by noncompliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Control panel

Description of the machine

a Programme buttons e-

with indicator lights For selecting a washing programme.

b Extras buttons

with indicator lights Various Extra options can be added to the washing programmes.

c Temperature button

with indicator lights For selecting a temperature.

d Spin button

with indicator lights For selecting a spin speed.

e PC / Optical interface

This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future.

f Sequence indicator lights

show which section of the wash programme has been reached.

g Buzzer button h Check lights i Delay start button

For delaying the start of a programme.

j Start/Stop button

For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started.

k I-On/0-Off button

For switching the machine on or off.

l Door button

Opens the machine door.

m Display (h min)

The display fulfills several functions. See next page for details.

Description of the machine

Display

The following functions are shown in the display:

programme duration (Time left

–

display) delay start

–

programmable functions

–

Programme duration

When a programme has been selected, the maximum programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes.

In some of the programmes, the machine measures how much water the laundry absorbs. and uses this to calculate the size of the load during the first 10 minutes. The programme time may be increased or decreased depending on the types of items being washed.

Soak If a soak period has been selected, this

is added to the programme duration in the display to give a total running time.

Delay start

The delay start time selected will appear in the display.

After the machine has started, the delay start time counts down. If the delay start time is more than 10 hours, it will count down by the hour. If it is less than 9 hours and 59 minutes it will count down minute by minute.

The programme will start at the end of the delay start time.

Programmable functions

The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requirements. The function selected is displayed when in programming mode.

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the fluff filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks 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

The

Cottons

selected automatically.

Press the

When this programme has finished, your machine is ready for using for the first time.

I-On/0-Off

60°C programme is

Start/Stop

button in.

button.

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 time remaining shown in the display is adjusted during the course of the wash programme.

– Instead of using the

programme, use select the 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

Cottons

Intensive

Soak

or the

Quick wash

programme,

Cottons 95°C

Cottons 60°C

Extra. This will

Extra.

and

Detergent

Do not exceed the amounts of

–

detergent which may be 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).

Choosing the correct Extra options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive)

Select:

a wash programme without any EXTRAS for light to normal soiling where there are no obvious marks.

a wash programme with the EXTRA for normal to heavily soiled laundry with visible staining.

– Use the

wash

by a main wash the same suds are used.

When drying with a tumble dryer

Soak

Extra instead of

. If Soak is followed immediately

/3less than

Intensive

Pre-

–

Selecting the highest possible spin speed for the wash programme will save energy when drying in a tumble dryer afterwards.

Brief instructions

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

A Sort the laundry

^ Empty all pockets.

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

Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should be cleaned as soon as possible, preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages should be carefully dabbed off using a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!

Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated with liquid detergent, stain removers etc. first, following the manufacturer's instructions. With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.

How to wash correctly

If you use a solvent-based cleaning agent (e.g. one containing benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons) are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine.

Do not use solvent-based

cleaning agents in this machine.

Sort the laundry by colour and by

care label. Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.

Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times first. Always wash whites and coloureds separately.

– Curtains: Remove lead weights first

or place in a laundry bag.

– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:

Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar stiffeners, etc. should be removed or sewn in.

–

Knitted garments, trousers and jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn inside out, if recommended by the manufacturer.

–

Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes etc before washing.

–

Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent small items from being rolled up inside them.

Do not wash any items in this machine which are specified by the manufacturer as not washable on the care label. (h symbol)

How to wash correctly

B Switch on the washing machine C Load the drum

Press the

drum door. Unfold the laundry and load loosely

in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning.

The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. However, do not overload as this causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency.

Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal.

Door

button and open the

D Select a programme

Press the e or - buttons repeatedly

until the indicator light for the programme you want lights up.

Shut the door with a firm swing.

How to wash correctly

Each press of the top button selects the EXTRAs in the following order: or

Intensive

and

SoakorPre-washorSoak

option. Use the lower button to select the

plus

Extra.

^ Select the Extras you want. Press the

top button repeatedly until the indicator light for the extra option you want comes on.

Not all the Extrass are suitable for selecting with every programme.

and

Pre-washorIntensive

Intensive

or no

Water

Pressing the changes your selection.

In some programmes the maximum temperature and spin speed is limited. The machine will not allow a higher value to be selected.

^ Press the

repeatedly until the indicator light for the value you want comes on.

^ Press the

be reminded when the programme is finished.

TemeratureorSpin

TemperatureorSpin

Buzzer

button if you want to

button

If an Extra which is incompatible with the basic programme is chosen, it cannot be selected.

How to wash correctly

E Add detergent

It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . .

. . . too little detergent results in:

Laundry not getting properly clean

–

and over time becoming grey and hard to the touch.

Greasy particles clinging to the

–

laundry. Limescale deposits building up on

–

the heater elements. . . . too much results in: – Excessive foam which causes a low

level of agitation and poor wash,

rinse and spin results. – High water consumption (an

additional rinse cycle will

automatically switch in). – A burden to the environment.

Pull out the detergent drawer and

add detergent to the compartments as follows:

Detergent for the pre-wash (

/3of the total amount recommended). This compartment is also used for starch formulations when starching separately.

Detergent for the main wash including Soak

Fabric conditioner or liquid starch

Close the detergent drawer.

See "Detergent" for further information on detergent and the amount to dispense.

How to wash correctly

F Select Delay Start if using

Delay start allows you to delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example.

Press the

press on the button increases the delayed time:

by 30 minutes up to 10 hours,

–

by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards.

– To cancel Delay start ^ Press the

when 24 ^ is showing in the display.

To cancel Delay Start after you have pressed the

^ You will have to cancel the

programme. See relevant section later in this booklet.

G Start the programme

Delay start button

Delay start

Start

button once

button:

. Each

H Remove the laundry

The

Anti-crease/Finish

will flash at the end of the programme.

Press the

drum door. Remove the laundry.

Make sure that the drum is empty. Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves.

Door

indicator lamp

button to open the

Press the flashing

The approximate programme duration will then show in the display. This will count down in one minute steps. During the first 10 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry. The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate.

Start/Stop

button.

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

Switch the washing machine off with the

I-On/0-Off

To avoid the build-up of mildew, it is recommended that the door is left ajar when the machine is not in use.

button.

Extras

You can use the Extras buttons to augment the basic wash programmes.

Intensive

For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible.

The duration of the main wash is increased.

Pre-wash

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

Soak

For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats and oils, cocoa).

– A length of time of between 30

minutes and 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".

Water plus

The machine is set at the factory so that the water level in the main wash and rinses will be increased if the

plus

Extra is selected.

However, you can select other settings for

Water plus

"Programmable functions".

. These are described in

Water

Buzzer

An audible tone sounds repeatedly at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached.

The buzzer will sound repeatedly until the machine is switched off.

Once switched on, the buzzer is active in all programmes until it is switched off again.

You can change the volume of the buzzer or switch it off with the buzzer button. These are described in "Programmable functions".

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

Spinning

Final spin speed

Wash programme rpm

Cottons 1400 Minimum Iron 900 Delicates 600 Woollens 1200 Silks 400 Quick wash 1400 Automatic 1200 Separate rinse 1200 Starch 1300 Drain/spin 1400

You can reduce the final spin speed. You cannot select a final spin speed higher than that shown in the chart above.

Rinse and interim spin

There is a spin after the main wash and between the rinses. A reduction in the final spin speed will also reduce the interim spin speed. If a spin speed of less than 700 rpm is selected in the

Cottons

is introduced.

programme, an additional rinse

To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)

Select the

Rinse hold

setting. The laundry will not be spun and will remain suspended in the final rinse water. This reduces creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum immediately after the end of the programme.

To start the final spin

–

The

Rinse hold

indicator light will go on. Select the spin speed you want by pressing the spin speed button until the indicator light next to your desired spin speed illuminates. The washing machine will then start the final spin.

– To end the programme

Press the

Door

button. The water will

drain away. Press the

Door

button

again to open the door.

To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin

Select the

Without spin

setting. The laundry is not spun after the final rinse. The water will drain away and the machine will go straight into the anticrease stage. An additional rinse is introduced if this setting is selected with the

wash

Cottons,Minimum Iron,Quick

and

Automatic

programmes.

Programme chart

Cottons 95°C to 30°C 9ö8E76

Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling,

jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.

Notes

EXTRAS Pre-wash or Soak, Intensive, Water plus 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 60°C to 30°C 4321

Fabric type For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for easy

Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily soiled

–

laundry. For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, select

–

For laundry with stubborn soiling and/or soiling which has been

–

left unwashed for some time, select For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand), select

–

Pre-wash

For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fabrics,

–

or liquid detergent.

detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent.

care cotton shirts and blouses. If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle action". See "Settings menu".

Soak

Intensive

Notes For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, select EXTRAS Pre-wash or Soak, Intensive, Water plus Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent

Max. load 2.5 kg

Intensive

Programme chart

Delicates 60°C to cold acg

Fabric type For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and

easy care cotton shirts and blouses. Curtains, including net curtains, specified machine-washable by

the manufacturer.

Notes

EXTRAS Pre-wash or Soak, Intensive Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates. Max. load 1 kg

Silks / 30°C to cold

Fabric type Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace and

Notes Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag. EXTRAS Water plus Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates. Max. load 2 kg

Woollens / 40°C to cold

Fabric type Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics.

For heavy soiling where staining is visible, select

–

Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with

–

wash

advisable.

For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or

–

select Without spin.

silk.

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.

Intensive

Pre-

Detergent Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens. Max. load 2 kg

Programme chart

Quick wash 40°C to cold 76e

Fabric type Very lightly soiled fabrics which can in the EXTRAS Water plus Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

detergent.

Max. load 2.5 kg

Automatic 40°C to cold 76e21f

Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the

iron

programmes. Sort according to colour. Notes EXTRAS Pre-wash or Soak, Intensive, Water plus Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

Max. load 3 kg

Drain/Spin

For spinning fabrics. Please make sure you select the appropriate spin speed. Drain only: Select

Separate rinse

Fabric type Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be

For heavy soiling where staining is visible, select

–

detergent.

Without spin

rinsed and spun in the machine.

Cottons

programme.

and

Minimum

Intensive

Max. load 5 kg

Starch

Fabric type Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons. Notes The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric

conditioner.

Max. load 5 kg

Programme sequence

Main wash Rinses Spinning

Water

level

Cottons d a ( 2-4 Minimum iron d a e 2-3 Delicates e b e 3 – L Automatic ( a e 2-3 Quick wash d a ( 2-3 Woollens ( c ( 2 L Silks ( d ( 2 – L Starch ––d 1 – L Separate rinse ––e 2 – L

Wash

rhythm

Water

level

No of

rinses

Rinse and

interim

spin

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.

Programme sequence

This washing machine has fully electronic controls with automatic load recognition. It takes in the right amount of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate. This means that programme cycles and durations can vary.

The programme sequences outlined below are based on the basic programme with a full load. Extras which can be selected have not been taken into account.

The programme sequence display shows the stage the programme has reached.

Special features in the programme sequences:

Anti-crease

At the end of every programme, with the exception of Woollens, the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing. The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anticrease phase.

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

A third/fourth rinse is carried out if: – there is too much foam in the drum – a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has

been selected. –

Without spin

Rinse and interim spin:

has been selected

There is a spin between the rinses.

A third rinse is carried out if: –

Without spin

has been selected

Changing the programme sequence

To cancel a programme

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

Press the

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

If you want to remove the laundry:

Press the

If you want to select a different programme:

Switch the washing machine off with

the

^ Switch the machine back on again.

Start/Stop

Door

I-On/0-Off

button.

To interrupt a programme

^ Switch the washing machine off with

the

I-On/0-Off

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

I-On/0-Off

button.

To change a programme

Changing the programme or altering the temperature:

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

It is possible to alter the temperature up to 5 minutes after the start of a programme.

You will need to cancel the current programme before you can select a new one.

Changing the spin speed:

You can select a different spin speed up until the final spin begins.

Changing Extras:

It is not possible to select or de-select any Extras.

The buzzer can be switched on or off after a programme has started.

Please note that no changes are possible if programme locking has been activated.

Changing the programme sequence

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

–

Automatic

–

Press the

until the door springs open. Add or remove items.

^ ^ Close the door.

The programme will continue automatically.

Please note: Once a programme has started the

machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load.

For this reason, if laundry is added or removed after the start of a programme, the machine will always complete the programme cycle for a full load.

Door

button in and hold it

The door cannot be opened, when:

the suds temperature is above 55°C.

–

the water is above a certain level.

–

the programme has reached the

–

Final spin

the safety lock has been activated.

–

locked

The if the

Door

above conditions are present.

stage.

indicator light will come on

button is pressed when the

This can alter the programme running time shown in the display.

Changing the programme sequence

Safety lock

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

To activate the safety lock

Once the programme has started,

press the least 4 seconds until the Check light to the left of the display

comes on. The safety lock is now activated. The machine will now not accept any

changes and the programme will proceed through to the end.

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

To deactivate the safety lock

Once the programme has started,

press the

least 4 seconds until the

Check light to the left of the display

goes out.

Start/Stop

button for at

Locked

button for at

Locked

System lock

The system lock prevents your machine being used without your knowledge.

When the system lock has been activated:

the drum door cannot be opened

–

Door

with the a programme cannot be started.

–

To activate the system lock

Before you begin, first ensure that: – The washing machine is switched off. – The drum door is closed A Press the

Temperature

time and hold them pressed in until you reach step D below.

B Switch the machine on with the

I-On/0-Off

C Press the

button three times.

D Then release the

Temperature

The

Locked

button and

Water plus

buttons at the same

button.

and

Intensive/Pre-wash/Soak

Water plus

buttons.

Check light will flash.

and

E Switch the washing machine off.

To deactivate the system lock

Repeat steps A to D. The indicator light will go out.

locked

Detergent

All modern detergents produced for automatic front loading washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated), tablets and special application detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent.

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!

Add detergent according to the amount recommended on the packaging. Detergent designed for vertical axis top loading washing machines are not suitable for use in Miele washing machines as they may cause oversudsing.

Liquid detergent

Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufac turer for programmes without a prewash.

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.

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

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.

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 conditioner or liquid starch at the end of a programme

Detergent

If starching frequently, clean the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel. See "Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer". Do not add startch formulations or viscous liquid starch to the § compartment as it will clog it up. See "Adding starch separately".

Adding fabric conditioner separately

Add fabric conditioner to

compartment §.

^ Select the

Starch

programme.

Add the fabric conditioner or liquid

starch to compartment §. Do not

exceed the maximum level mark.

The conditioner or liquid starch is automatically dispensed in the last rinse. At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment §.

^ Press the

Adding starch separately

^ Prepare the starch solution in

accordance with manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.

^ Add the starch formulation to

compartment i.

Select the

Press the

Start/Stop

Starch

Start/Stop

button.

programme.

button.

Colour run and dye removers / dyes

Do not use removers in this washing machine.

Dyes suitable for use in domestic washing machines can be used. However, please note that the salt used in the dyeing process can cause corrosion to stainless steel components in the machine if you dye frequently. Always observe the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

colour run or dye

Cleaning and care

Disconnect the machine from the

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

The washing machine must not

be hosed down.

External casing and fascia panel

Clean the casing with a mild non-

abrasive cleaning agent or soap and

water using a well wrung-out cloth.

Wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ The drum can be cleaned using a

suitable proprietary stainless-steel

cleaning agent following the

manufacturer's instructions on the

packaging.

Extra cleaning

Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above) with powder detergent approx. every 6 weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine. These can occur when washing is mainly done at low temperatures, and also lead to unpleasant smells. If you have no reason to wash occasionally at this high temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C programme with detergent but no laundry at regular intervals.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Remove detergent residues regularly.

Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or allpurpose cleaning agents. These might damage plastic surfaces and other components because of the chemicals they contain.

E-Cloth

A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, 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.

Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt. Press down the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine.

Clean the detergent drawer with warm water.

Clean the siphon.

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

2. Replace the siphon.

If starching frequently, thoroughly clean the siphon and siphon tube regularly. A build-up of starch will cause them to get clogged.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing

^ Use a bottle brush to remove

detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing.

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.

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.

The two filters must be put back in place after cleaning.

Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet hose to the stopcock.

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.

Problem solving guide

What to do, if . . .

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department.

Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a

suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

The programme does not start

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The display remains dark and no indicator lights are lit up.

The Locked Check light is flashing.

The programme does not start when Drain/ Final spin has been selected.

The programme does not start when the Start/Stop button is pressed.

There is no power to the machine.

The electronic system lock has been activated.

The washing machine has not been prepared for using for the first time.

The drum door is not properly closed.

Check whether – the mains plug is plugged

in and switched on.

– the fuse or circuit breaker

has tripped.

De-activate the electronic system lock.

Prepare the machine as described in "Before using for the first time".

Close the drum door.

Problem solving guide

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.

Problem Possible cause Remedy A

The buzzer sounds and the Drain Check light flashes. "– – –" appears in the display.

The buzzer sounds and the Inlet Check light flashes. "– – –" appears in the display.

The buzzer sounds and the Inlet and Drain Check light flash. "– – –" appears in the display.

The buzzer sounds and the Soak or Rinses Sequence indicator lights flash. "– – –" appears in the display.

The water outlet is blocked or restricted.

The drain hose has been fixed too high.

The water inlet is blocked or restricted.

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 door in the event of a blocked drain outlet or a power failure".

The maximum drain height is 1 m.

Check whether – the stopcock is opened

wide enough.

– the inlet hose is kinked. Clean the filter.

Call the Service Department.

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

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

button.

I-On/0-Off

General problems

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The Excess detergent Check light comes on.

The Main wash Sequence indicator light is flashing.

The machine shakes during the spin cycle.

The pump makes strange noises.

Large amounts of detergent residue remain in the detergent dispenser drawer.

Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the § compartment.

Problem solving guide

Excessive foam has built up during washing.

There is a fault. Start the programme again.

The machine feet are not level.

This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.

The water pressure is too low.

Powder detergent used in conjunction with water softeners tends to become sticky.

The siphon tube is not correctly positioned, or is clogged up.

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

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

Level the machine (see "Installation").

– Clean the filter in the

water inlet.

– It may be useful to select

Water plus

the

In future, add washing powder into the dispenser drawer first, and then add the water softener.

Clean the siphon, (see “Cleaning and care" "Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer”).

Extra.

Problem solving guide

An unsatisfactory wash result

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Liquid detergent does not give the required result.

Grey, greasy particles cling to washed laundry.

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

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

Not enough detergent was used. Insufficient amounts of detergent have been 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. They have ended up on the laundry.

Use a general purpose

–

detergent containing a bleaching agent.

Pour stain removers into

–

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

Never put stain removers

–

and liquid detergent together in the dispenser drawer.

– Use more detergent. – Before washing the next load

run a

Cottons Hygiene

programme with powder detergent but without a load.

–

Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush once the laundry is dry.

–

Wash dark textiles using a detergent which contains no zeolites. Liquid detergents usually contain no zeolites.

Problem solving guide

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button

Possible cause Remedy

The machine is not connected to the electricity supply.

The machine is not switched on.

The safety lock has been activated.

The system lock is activated.

Power cut Open the drum door as described in “Opening the

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.

Insert the plug in the socket and switch on.

Switch the machine on with the

Deactivate the safety lock as described in "Changing the programme sequence - Safety lock".

Deactivate the system lock as described in "Changing the programme sequence - System lock".

door in the event of blocked drain outlet and/or power failure”.

Press hard against the lock side of the drum door and then press the

Clean the fluff filter and drain pump as described in the next section.

Door

I-On/0-Off

button.

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 drain filter completely or take it right out.

Use it to open the access flap.

Turn the drain filter lid round, until water runs out.

To interrupt the flow of water:

Tighten the drain filter back up again.

Once the flow of water ceases:

Remove the drain filter completely.

^ ^ Clean the drain filter thoroughly.

Problem solving guide

Make sure the drain filter is

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

Opening the drum door

Always make sure that the drum

is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous.

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

Put the drain filter back in place and secure.

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

After sales service

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact:

your Miele dealer or

–

the Miele Service Department (see

–

back cover for contact details).

When contacting 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.

Future updates (PC)

The indicator light marked PC allows a service technician to update your machine in future years.

If, for example, new programmes are developed or new fabrics are introduced, a Miele service technician will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly.

Miele will provide information when such developments become available.

Appliance guarantee

The appliance is guaranteed for a period of 2 years.

See the guarantee card supplied with the machine for further details.

Optional accessories

Optional accessories for these washing machines are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department.

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.

Front view

Installation and connection

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

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

Installation and connection

Rear view

a Protruding lid for holding when

moving the machine

b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstand

pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)

d Drain hose

e Transit bar covers f Restraining clip for inlet hose and

drain hose

g Restraining clips for transit bars

when removed

Installation and connection

Installation surface

A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine, being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface.

Please note the following points:

The machine must be level and

securely positioned. To avoid vibrations during spinning,

the machine should not be installed

on soft floor coverings. If installing on a wooden joist floor: ^ we recommend a plywood base

(at least 59x52x3 cm). The base

should span several joists and be

bolted to the joists and not only to the

floorboards. Check for the presence

of pipes and cables. If possible, install the machine in a

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

Installing the washing machine

To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the edge of the lid where it protrudes to the rear of the washing machine as well as by the handle recesses at the front.

Please note:

Do not lift the machine by the drum

door.

Ensure that the machine feet and

the floor are dry to prevent the machine from slipping during the spin cycle.

Removing the transit fittings

If the machine is installed on a raised plinth, it has to be secured against slippage during spinning using retaining clips (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept).

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.

Fit the covers on to the two holes.

Then plug the holes as shown with the caps.

Installation and connection

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.

Installation and connection

Levelling the machine

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

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.

Using the spanner supplied turn

counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction. Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew.

^ 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.

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.

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 water protection system protects all parts of the washing machine from water damage.

The system consists of three main components:

1) the inlet hose

2) the electronic unit and the washing machine housing

3) the drain hose

1) Inlet hose

– The inlet hose can withstand

pressure of more than 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.

Connection to the water supply

The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with current local and national safety regulations.

The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa. If it is higher than 1000 kPa it is essential to fit a pressure reducing valve.

Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock

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.

Installation and connection

In order to protect the water inlet valve, the two dirt filters - one in the open end of the inlet hose, one at the inlet point in the machine, must not be removed.

Extension hose

Longer hoses 2.5 or 4.0 m in length

–

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

The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply, and connection to a household water softener is not recommended.

Maintenance and care

Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extension. These are tested to withstand pressure of at least 7000 kPa.

Installation and connection

Connection to the drainage system

The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre*.

The drain hose must not be kinked as this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in either direction, or can be detached if required, with a sharp twist and pull.

If required, the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m. The necessary parts can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele dealer.

* For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second duo-drain pump is available with the corresponding kit from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele Dealer.

Drain hose connection:

1. Direct into a sink or basin:

Please note the following

Hook the hose over the edge and

–

secure. Make sure that the water can drain

–

away freely without hindrance. Otherwise there is a risk of water overflowing or of some of the drained water being sucked back into the machine.

2. Connected securely to a plastic drain pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no need to use a non-return valve.

3. Connected securely to a standpipe.

4. Connected securely to a floor gully.

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 rating are given on the data plate. Please ensure these match the household mains supply.

The accesibility of the plug must be always ensured, in order to separate the washing machine from the mains.

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.

Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out.

Installation and connection

Connection should be made via a suitable switching socket which is easily accessible after installation, in order to separate the washing machine from the mains.

Do not connect via an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Consumption data

Consumption data for EN 60456

Load Consumption data

Energy Water Duration

in kWh in litres Normal Intensive

Cottons

95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 42 1 h 38 mins 2 h 03 mins 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 42 50 mins 1 h 43 mins 40°C 5.0 kg 0.49 42 40 mins 1 h 51 mins

Minimum iron

40°C 2.5 kg 0.44 49 – 1 h 03 mins 40°C 2.5 kg 0.44 49 42 mins 1 h 03 mins

Delicates

30°C 1.0 kg 0.33 65 50 mins 1 h 00 mins

Silks /

30°C 1.0 kg 0.24 39 36mins –

Woollens /

30°C 2.0 kg 0.22 35 39 mins –

Quick wash

40°C 2.5 kg 0.30 30 30 mins –

Automatic

40°C 3.0 kg 0.30 - 0.60 30 - 50 1 h 03 mins 1 h 18 mins

Note for test institutes:

Detergent must be dispensed via the detergent dispenser drawer. For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must

select the

Intensive

Extra.

Consumption data for AS/NZ 2040.2:2000 Standard

Max. load Consumption data

Energy Water Degree of

in kWh in litres Intensive

Cottons 40°C 5.5 kg 0.49 52,3 1 h 56 mins

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.

soiling

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

Programmable functions for changing standard settings

Programmable functions

Water plus system

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

There are three different options: Setting 1

this option selected) The water intake is increased in the

wash and rinse stages of the programmes.

Setting 2: An additional rinse is introduced in the

(the machine is delivered with

Cottons,Minimum iron,Automatic Quick wash

Setting 3: The water intake is increased in the

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

and

Silks

Cottons,Minimum iron,Automatic Quick wash

and

Silks

Water plus

programmes.

A Press the

it pressed in whilst carrying out steps

B - C.

B Press the C Wait until the indicator light for the

Start/Stop

D . . . and then release the

button. The

–

on and off once. A P will flash in the display

–

alternating with the number 1, 2 or 3.

E Each subsequent pressing of the

Start/Stop

different setting.

The number alternating with the P in the display refers to the settings as follows:

1 = Setting 1 2 = Setting 2 3 = Setting 3

Start/Stop

I-On/0-Off

button comes on . . .

Buzzer

indicator light will flash

button will select a

is selected is selected is selected

button and keep

button in.

Start/Stop

Follow steps A to F to programme and store in memory.

Before you begin, first ensure that –

The washing machine is switched off.

–

The machine is properly closed.

F Switch the washing 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.

button.

button has now been

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 activated for the

Cottons

programmes. 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 the Gentle action setting de-activated.

Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory.

Before you begin, first ensure that – –

and the

The washing machine is switched off. The drum door is properly closed.

Minimum iron

A Press the

it pressed in whilst carrying out steps

B - C.

B Press the C Wait until the indicator light for the

Start/Stop

D . . . and then release the

button.

E Press the

The

–

twice. A P will flash in the display

–

alternating with the number 0 or 1.

0 = Gentle action is deactivated. 1 = Gentle action is activated.

F Pressing the

change the display message from 0 to 1 (activated) or from 1 to 0 (deactivated).

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/Stop

I-On/0-Off

button comes on . . .

Buzzer

indicator light will flash

Start/Stop

button.

button and keep

button in.

Start/Stop

button once.

button will

Programmable functions

Top-up rinse for Cottons

When this is activated, additional water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes.

Top-up rinse takes place when temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are selected.

Top-up rinse should be activated:

to prevent the danger of scalding if

–

the drain hose is hooked over the edge of a sink or basin.

– where the drainage pipes do not

comply with DIN 1986.

The washing machine is delivered with the Top-up rinse for deactivated.

Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory.

Before you begin, first ensure that –

The washing machine is switched off.

–

The drum door is properly closed.

Cottons

A Press the

it pressed in whilst carrying out steps

B - C.

B Press the C Wait until the indicator light for the

Start/Stop

D . . . and then release the

button.

E Press the

The

–

three times.

A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1.

0 = Top-up rinse is deactivated. 1 = Top-up rinse is activated.

F Pressing the

change the display message from 0 to 1 (activated) or from 1 to 0 (deactivated).

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/Stop

I-On/0-Off

button comes on . . .

Buzzer

indicator light will flash

Start/Stop

button.

button and keep

button in.

Start/Stop

button twice.

button will

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 Extra is selected, the laundry will be soaked for the soak time which has been programmed in before the wash programme is run.

The machine is delivered with a two hour soak time set as standard.

Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory.

Before you begin, first ensure that – The washing machine is switched off. – The drum door is properly closed.

A Press the

it pressed in whilst carrying out steps

B -C.

B Press the C Wait until the indicator light for the

Start/Stop

D . . . and then release the

button.

E Press the

The

–

four times. A P will flash in the display

–

alternating with the number 1, 2, 3 or

F Each subsequent pressing of the

Start/Stop

different setting.

The number alternating with the P in the display refers to the settings as follows:

1 = the soak time is 2 hours

(default setting)

Start/Stop

I-On/0-Off

button comes on . . .

Buzzer

indicator light will flash

button will select a

button and keep

button in.

Start/Stop

button three times.

2 = the soak time is 1 hour 30 minutes 3 = the soak time is 1 hour 4 = the soak time is 30 minutes

G Switch the machine off with the

I-On/0-Off

The

Soak

allocated the setting you have chosen. This setting will remain in memory until another setting is programmed.

button.

button has now been

Programmable functions

Buzzer

When the buzzer function has been activated, an audible tone sounds at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached.

There are three different options:

Buzzer

= off

button is deactivated.

= normal

= loud

Setting 1 The Setting 2 The buzzer sounds at the end of a

programme or when Rinse hold is reached (default setting)

Setting 3 The buzzer sounds louder at the end of

a programme or when Rinse hold is reached

Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory.

Before you begin, first ensure that –

The washing machine is switched off.

–

The drum door is properly closed.

A Press the

it pressed in whilst carrying out steps

B - C.

B Press the C Wait until the indicator light for the

Start/Stop

D . . . and then release the

button.

E Press the

The

–

five times. A P will flash in the display

–

alternating with the number 1, 2 or 3.

F Each subsequent press of the

Stop

setting.

The number alternating with the P in the display refers to the settings as follows:

1 =off 2 = normal (default setting) 3 = loud

G Switch the machine off with the

I-On/0-Off

Start/Stop

I-On/0-Off

button comes on . . .

Buzzer

button will select a different

indicator light will flash

button.

button and keep

button in.

Start/Stop

button four times.

Start/

The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so until you alter it.

Programmable functions

Keypad tones

An audible tone sounds each time a button is pressed.

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

Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory.

Before you begin, first ensure that

The washing machine is switched off.

–

The drum door is properly closed.

–

A Press the

it pressed in whilst carrying out steps

B - C.

B Press the C Wait until the indicator light for the

Start/Stop

D . . . and then release the

button.

E Press the

The

–

six times.

A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1.

0 = keypad tone is deactivated. 1 = keypad tone is activated.

F Pressing the

change the display message from 0 to 1 (activated) or from 1 to 0 (deactivated).

G Switch the machine off with the

I-On/0-Off

Start/Stop

I-On/0-Off

button comes on . . .

Buzzer

indicator light will flash

Start/Stop

button.

button and keep

button in.

Start/Stop

button five times.

button will

The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so until you alter it.

Programmable functions

Memory function

If an Extra(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 Extra(s) and / or spin speed which have been stored for that programme in the memory.

The washing machine is delivered with the memory function deactivated.

Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory.

Before you begin, first ensure that – The washing machine is switched off. – The drum door is properly closed.

A Press the

it pressed in whilst carrying out steps

B - C.

B Press the C Wait until the indicator light for the

Start/Stop

D . . . and then release the

button.

E Press the

The

–

seven times.

A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1.

0 = the memory function is

deactivated.

1 = the memory function is

activated.

F Pressing the

change the display message from 0 to 1 (activated) or from 1 to 0 (deactivated).

Start/Stop

I-On/0-Off

button comes on . . .

Buzzer

indicator light will flash

Start/Stop

button and keep

button in.

Start/Stop

button six times.

button will

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.

button.

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