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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Warning and safety instructions
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance. Keep these 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.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
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).
Do not connect the machine to the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. 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 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.
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. 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.
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Warning and safety instructions
If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however,
you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. If in doubt, contact the Miele Customer Service Dept. or your Miele Dealer.
Textiles which have been pretreated 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 non-
compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
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Description of the machine
Control panel
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.
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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.
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Before using for the first time
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.
^Turn on the stopcock.
^Press the I-On/0-Off button in.
The Cottons 60°C programme is selected automatically.
^ Press the Start/Stop button.
When this programme has finished, your machine is ready for using for the first time.
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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 Automatic or the Quick wash programme for smaller amounts of laundry.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are washed in the Cottons programme, 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 Cottons 95°C programme, use Cottons 60°C and select the Intensive Extra. This will 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 Soak Extra.
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. 1/3 less than 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 Intensive EXTRA for normal to heavily soiled laundry with visible staining.
–Use the Soak Extra instead of Prewash. If Soak is followed immediately by a main wash the same suds are used.
When drying with a tumble dryer
–Selecting the highest possible spin speed for the wash programme will save energy when drying in a tumble dryer afterwards.
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How to wash correctly
Brief instructions
The headings numbered A, B, C, . . .
show the operating sequence and can be used as brief instructions.
A Sort the laundry
^ Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and components in the machine.
^Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should be cleaned as soon as possible, preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages should be carefully dabbed off using a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
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.
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)
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How to wash correctly
B Switch on the washing machine
C Load the drum
^Press the Door button and open 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.
^ Shut the door with a firm swing. |
D Select a programme
^Press the e or - buttons repeatedly until the indicator light for the programme you want lights up.
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How to wash correctly
Each press of the top button selects the EXTRAs in the following order: Intensive or Intensive and Pre-wash or Intensive and Soak or Pre-wash or Soak or no option.
Use the lower button to select the Water 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.
If an Extra which is incompatible with the basic programme is chosen, it cannot be selected.
Pressing the Temerature or Spin button 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 Temperature or Spin button repeatedly until the indicator light for the value you want comes on.
^Press the Buzzer button if you want to be reminded when the programme is finished.
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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:
i
Detergent for the pre-wash (1/3 of the total amount recommended).
This compartment is also used for starch formulations when starching separately.
j
Detergent for the main wash including Soak
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Fabric conditioner or liquid starch
^ Close the detergent drawer.
See "Detergent" for further information on detergent and the amount to dispense.
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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 Delay start button. Each 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 Delay start button once when 24 ^ is showing in the display.
To cancel Delay Start after you have pressed the Start button:
^You will have to cancel the programme. See relevant section later in this booklet.
G Start the programme
^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
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.
H Remove the laundry
The Anti-crease/Finish indicator lamp will flash at the end of the programme.
^Press the Door button to open 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.
^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 button.
^To avoid the build-up of mildew, it is recommended that the door is left ajar when the machine is not in use.
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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 Water plus Extra is selected.
However, you can select other settings for Water plus. These are described in "Programmable functions".
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.
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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 programme, an additional rinse is introduced.
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 Cottons, Minimum Iron, Quick wash and Automatic programmes.
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Programme chart
Cottons 95°C to 30°C |
9ö8E76 |
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Fabric type |
Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, |
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jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. |
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Notes |
– Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily soiled |
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laundry. |
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– For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, select Intensive. |
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– For laundry with stubborn soiling and/or soiling which has been |
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left unwashed for some time, select Soak. |
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– For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand), select |
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Pre-wash. |
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– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fabrics, |
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or liquid detergent. |
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EXTRAS |
Pre-wash or Soak, Intensive, Water plus |
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Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid |
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detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. |
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Max. load |
5.5 kg |
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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 |
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Fabric type |
For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for easy |
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care cotton shirts and blouses. If fabrics have a high proportion of |
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man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for |
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"Gentle action". See "Settings menu". |
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Notes |
For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, select Intensive. |
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EXTRAS |
Pre-wash or Soak, Intensive, Water plus |
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Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid |
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detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid tab |
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detergent |
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Max. load |
2.5 kg |
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