Operating instructions for Washing machine medicwash W 2585 WPS
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. 06 153 310
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances / machines often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance or machine. Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details.
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Contents
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Load size indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recommended detergent dose indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rinse plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Delay start h/min. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Time left display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Locking functions (programme locking, system lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 "Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Calibrating the load sensor to zero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tips for allergy sufferers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Number of rinses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Contents
How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selecting a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch at the end
of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Locking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 40 Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing recommendation . . . . 41 General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Removing the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Increasing the water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Introducing an additional rinse for the Hygiene + and Cottons Universal programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Top-up rinse for Hygiene + 95°C and Pillows hygiene 95°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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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 machine-wash- able on the wash-care label, and textiles composed of hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics as well as satin, lace, silk and other hand-washable garments.
Any other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper use or operation.
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 match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this machine 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 ex-
tension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the machine (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.
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable).
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Warning and safety instructions
The Miele "Water protection system" protects from water damage
provided the following conditions have been met:
–the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity supply.
–if a fault has been identified, the machine must be examined by a competent person before further use, and repaired if necessary.
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 machine 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 guarantee.
Use
This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk assessment of the installation has been 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 or split. 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 fit-
tings at the rear of the machine have 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.
Take care to ensure that foreign objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, pa-
per 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 pre-trea- ted in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine.
Never use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing benzene, in this machine, 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 remo-
ve 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 will 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
Your machine also has the following special programmes in addition to the standard Cottons and Minimum iron programmes.
Special programmes
–Hygiene +
This programme kills germs and household dust mites. The holding time at a temperature of 60°C in the main wash is increased.
–First wash
Use this programme to wash any chemical residues out of new garments.
–Pillows
This programme will remove dust mites and dust mite faeces from pillows.
–Silks /
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
easily but do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks / programme.
–Woollens /
Hand-washable or machine-
washable wool or wool blend fabrics can be washed in the Woollens / programme. If the garment care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold setting.
Delicates and Silks / programmes
In these programmes, the laundry is washed and spun very gently to reduce creasing and the amount of ironing required, thus providing "easy care" for your laundry.
Load size indicator
The washing machine is equipped with a sensor which registers how much laundry is in the drum. This is displayed as a % figure.
Recommended detergent dose indicator
In certain programmes, when a minimum amount of laundry is loaded into the drum, the washing machine will indicate a recommended reduced amount of detergent, as a % figure. This is a % of the total amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer for a full load of laundry.
Rinse plus
If the Rinse plus option is selected, a fourth rinse is introduced in the Hygiene +, Cottons Universal and Minimum iron programmes.
Your washing machine also has the following programmable functions:
–the water level can be increased in the Hygiene +, Cottons Universal and the Minimum iron programmes.
–an additional rinse can be introduced in the Hygiene + and Cottons Universal programmes.
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Description of the machine
Delay start h/min
Delay start allows you to delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Time left display
After the start of a programme, the duration of the programme selected will be shown in the display counting down in hours and minutes and finally in minutes. At some points during the wash, the time shown can change. This is normal.
Locking functions (programme locking, system lock)
Electronic programme locking
Electronic programme locking prevents the door from being opened or the programme cancelled during a wash programme. The electronic programme locking is automatically cancelled at the end of the programme.
Electronic system lock
The system lock prevents anyone from using the washing machine without your knowledge. When the system lock is activated :
–the door cannot be opened with the door button
–a programme cannot be started.
Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the machine's programme data.
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Description of the machine
Control panel
a Multi-function display
See the following page for more information
b Start button
Starts the wash programme
c Delay start button
For delaying the start of a programme
d Additional option buttons
Indicator light on = option selected Indicator light off =
option not selected
e Spin button
For selecting the final spin speed, Rinse hold or Without spin
f Indicator lights
For spin speed, Rinse hold or Without spin
g Programme selector
For selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme. The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
h Programme sequence indictor lights
Show which section of the wash programme has been reached.
i Check lights
j I-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off or interrupting a programme
k Door button
Opens the machine door
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Description of the machine
Multi-function display
a Display
b Display indicator lights
cThis button has the following two functions:
–changes the display from Load % ,
Detergent % and Time left h/min
–sets the load sensors to zero
To enable you to wash environmentally and economically:
–the washing machine calculates the amount of laundry loaded. This is displayed as a % figure:
25/50/75/100%.
–the amount of detergent required is then displayed as a % figure: 40/ 50/60/75/100%.
In other words dispense this % of the total amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer for a full load of laundry. The water hardness level and type of soiling also need to be considered when deciding how much detergent to use.
–the duration of the programme depending on the programme and the amount of the load (Time left h/min).
Please note that Load % depends on the programme selected and applies to dry laundry only.
Important:
Loads of less than 25% will not register in the display. However, the dispensing recommendation will show the minimum value of 40%.
Please note that in the following programme the display will only show the time left:
– Drain /spin
The display will also show:
–Delay start
–The programmable functions (when in programming mode)
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Description of the machine
Important control panel features
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the temperature for that programme.
The light ring will go out a few minutes after the end of the programme to save energy.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the basic programme.
Pressing the relevant button selects or de-selects the particular option. The indicator light will come on to show that the additional option has been selected.
If an additional option is chosen, which is incompatible with the basic programme, it cannot be selected.
"Spin" button with indicator lights
The maximum spin speed which can be selected depends on the basic programme chosen.
Maximum |
Basic programme |
spin |
|
speed |
|
1600 Hygiene +, Cottons Universal, Quick wash, Drain/spin
1200 Woollens, First wash, Pillows
900 Minimum iron
600 Delicates
400 Silks
Selecting the spin speed
Press the "Spin" button to select a different spin speed. N.B.: you cannot select a spin speed higher than the maximum allowed for the basic wash programme chosen.
The indicator lights show the speed selected.
You can also omit the spin.
^ Press the "Spin" button to reach:
–Rinse hold
The laundry is not spun and remains suspended in the final rinse water. This reduces creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum immediately after the end of the programme. To continue the programme, select a spin speed. When the programme is finished the
Anti-crease/Finish light will come on. Turn the programme selector to the Finish position and press the Door button to open the door and remove the laundry.
–Without spin
The laundry is not spun after the final rinse. After the water has been drained away the machine goes straight into the anti-crease stage. Spinning between the rinses is also omitted in this setting (rinse and interim spin).
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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 drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks during use.
Before using for the first time
The washing machine has a sensor which measures the amount of laundry in the drum. This determines the amount of detergent required. To allow the load size indicator to function correctly, you must first run a wash programme without any laundry and without detergent.
A Open the stopcock.
B Press the I-On/0-Off button in.
CTurn the programme selector to the
Cottons Uni. 40°C position.
D Press the Start button.
EAt the end of the wash programme: Turn the programme selector to Finish.
The load sensor must then be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom scales.
Calibrating the load sensor to zero
FPress the Door button and open the drum door.
GTurn the empty drum round once by hand.
HTurn the programme selector to the
Hygiene + 95°C position.
The Load % indicator light will come on.
IPress and hold the button above the Start button until an audible tone sounds. The sensor has now been calibrated to zero.
The accuracy of the calibration device will improve over the first few programmes. At first it will drop a little.
For this reason, please re-calibrate the sensor to zero after each of the first few wash cycles.
If the sensor is not calibrated to zero then the values displayed by the washing machine will be incorrect.
The machine is now ready for use.
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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.
To make the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you are using.
–Use the Quick wash programme for small loads.
–If smaller loads are washed using the
Hygiene + and the Cottons Universal programmes, the automatic load recognition system will reduce the amount of water, time and energy used. This may mean that the time left shown in the display is adjusted during the course of the wash programme.
–Instead of using the Hygiene + 95°C programme, use Cottons Univer-
sal 60°C and select the Intensive additional option. 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 option.
Detergent
–Do not exceed the amounts of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads (as indicated in the display).
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive)
Select:
a wash programme without any additional options for light to normal soiling where there are no obvious marks.
a wash programme together with the Intensive option for normal to heavily soiled laundry with visible staining.
–Use the additional option Soak instead of Pre-wash. 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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Tips for allergy sufferers
Fabrics
–Wash fabrics which will be worn directly against the skin, e.g. underwear, baby clothes, socks etc., at a temperature of at least 60°C or the maximum temperature indicated on the garment care label.
Germs and household dust mites are killed at a temperature of 60°C.
The Hygiene+ programmes have a longer temperature holding time in the main wash.
–When buying garments, check that they can be washed at a temperature of 60°C.
–Wash new garments before wearing them for the first time.
The First wash programme will remove any chemical residues from new garments.
Textiles which tend to run should be washed separately. You may wish to wash them several times before wearing them for the first time.
–Pillows
Use the Pillows programme to remove household dust mites from pillows.
–Pillow and mattress covers should be washed regularly, at least every 3 months.
Detergent
–Use detergents without added fragrance.
–We recommend using detergents which have been specially designed for those with sensitive skins or allergies.
–Detergent components will vary depending on the manufacturer so it may be a good idea to try out several makes of detergent to find the one which suits you best.
Number of rinses
–The wash programmes are designed to rinse garments very effectively.
–Pressing the Rinse plus button, introduces a fourth rinse in the Hygiene +, Cottons Universal and Minimum iron programmes.
–You can also programme the washing machine (using the programmable functions) so that a fourth rinse is introduced in the Hygiene + and Cottons Universal programmes as standard.
If a fourth rinse has been programmed into the washing machine, then pressing the Rinse plus additional option button will introduce a fifth rinse.
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How to wash correctly
Brief instructions
Please note:
To help familiarise yourself with how to use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Selecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme" in detail.
ASort the laundry into colours and fabric types
Selecting a programme:
B Switch on the washing machine
C Open the drum door
D Select a programme
E Load the drum
F Close the drum door
G Add detergent
H Select any additional option required
I Select a spin speed
J Select delay start if required
KPress the Start button
At the end of a programme:
L Open the drum door
M Remove the laundry
N Switch off the washing machine
OTurn the programme selector to the Finish position.
P Close the drum door
See the "Programme chart" in the next section for detailed information on which programmes to use for different fabrics.
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How to wash correctly
Programme chart
Hygiene + 95°C 9
Fabric |
Cottons and linen fabrics |
Additional options |
Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Rinse plus |
Notes |
– Only use for heavily soiled laundry. |
Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid de- |
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tergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See also |
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"Detergent" section. |
Max. load |
5 kg |
Hygiene + 8 |
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Fabric |
Cottons and linen fabrics, which will be in direct contact with |
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the skin, e.g. underwear, nappies, towelling, bed linen, pil- |
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low and mattress covers. |
Additional options |
Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Rinse plus |
Notes |
– There is a longer temperature holding time in the main wash. |
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– For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the In- |
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tensive additional option. |
Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid de- |
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tergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See also |
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"Detergent" section. |
Max. load |
5 kg |
Cottons Universal (Cottons Uni.) 876 |
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Fabric |
Cottons or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. T-shirts, jeans, trousers, |
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table linen. |
Additional options |
Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Rinse plus |
Notes |
– For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the In- |
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tensive additional option. |
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– For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand) |
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use the Pre-wash additional option. |
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– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fa- |
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brics, or liquid detergent. |
Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid de- |
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tergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See also |
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"Detergent" section. |
Max. load |
5 kg |
Note for test institutes:
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.
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How to wash correctly |
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Minimum iron 8764321 |
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Fabric |
For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for |
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easy care cotton shirts and blouses. |
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Additional options |
Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Rinse plus |
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Notes |
For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the Intensi- |
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ve additional option. |
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Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid de- |
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tergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid |
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tab detergent. See also "Detergent" section. |
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Max. load |
2.5 kg |
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Note for test institutes: |
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For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option. |
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Delicates ac |
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Fabric |
For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres |
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and easy care cotton shirts and blouses. |
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Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machi- |
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ne-washable by the manufacturer. |
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Additional options |
Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive |
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Notes |
– For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the In- |
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tensive additional option. |
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– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing. |
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– Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with |
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Pre-wash advisable. |
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– For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed |
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or select Without spin. |
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Detergent |
Liquid detergent for delicates. See also "Detergent" section. |
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Max. load |
1 kg |
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How to wash correctly
Silks /
Fabric |
Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace |
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and silk. |
Notes |
– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing. |
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– Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag. |
Detergent |
Liquid detergent for delicates. |
Max. load |
1 kg |
Woollens / |
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Fabric type |
Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fa- |
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brics. |
Detergent |
Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens. See also |
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"Detergent" section. |
Max. load |
2 kg |
Quick wash 7 |
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Fabric |
Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in a Cot- |
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tons Universal programme. |
Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid de- |
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tergent. See also "Detergent" section. |
Max. load |
2.5 kg |
First wash 16 |
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Fabric |
Use this programme to wash any chemical residues out of |
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new garments. |
Detergent |
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid de- |
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tergent for delicates. See also "Detergent" section. |
Max. load |
3 kg |
Pillows 54 |
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Fabric |
Washable pillows with feather, down or synthetic fillings. |
Notes |
– Please observe the instructions on the wash care label. |
Detergent |
Liquid detergent |
Max. load |
2 pillows (40 x 80 cm) or 1 pillow (80 x 80 cm) |
Drain/Spin |
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Notes |
– Drain only: Select Without spin. Do not use for woollens. |
Max. load |
5 kg |
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How to wash correctly
Before washing
A Sort the laundry
^ Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and components in the machine.
^Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and cuffs, and water soluble stains can be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid detergent or detergent mixed into a solution or paste.
With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
,Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine.
^Sort the laundry by colour and by care label symbol. Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times before being washed together with other garments. Always wash whites and coloureds separately.
Delicate textiles should be washed separately in a delicates programme (use a washing bag where appropriate).
–Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or place in a laundry bag.
–Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar stiffeners, etc. should be removed or sewn in.
–Knitted garments, trousers and jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
Turn inside out, if recommended by the manufacturer.
–Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes etc before washing.
–Fasten duvet covers to prevent smaller items rolling 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
Programme selection |
E Load the laundry |
To add detergent with the help of the dispensing recommendation feature, follow steps 2, 3 and 4 below before loading the drum.
B Switch on the washing machine
^ Press in the I-On/0-Off button.
C Open the drum door
^Press the Door button and open the drum door.
The washing machine is switched on. If the programme selector is at Finish, the light ring around the programme selector will flash to remind you to select the programme required.
D Select a programme
^Turn the programme selector to the required programme.
The Load % indicator light will come on. As the drum is empty, the display will not yet show any number.
If a number is showing in the display and the drum is empty, rotate the drum once. If the display still shows a number after rotating the drum once, press the button above the Start button until an audible tone sounds.
^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 display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme selected.
–Loads of less than 25% will not register in the display.
–If the amount of laundry exceeds the maximum load (100%), the value shown in the display will flash to indicate overloading. (Except with Hygiene + and Cottons Universal programmes).
Overloading causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency.
F Close the drum door with a firm swing.
Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal.
The Detergent % indicator light comes on and the amount of detergent required for the programme selected is shown in the display.
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