Miele W 2653 WPS Operating instructions

Operating instructions for Washing machine W 2653 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. 06 632 300

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

Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting the language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Set the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Transport struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Calibrating the load sensor to zero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Choosing the correct Extra options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . 13 When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Intensive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rinse and interim spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 To omit the final spin (Rinse hold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Contents

Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adding fabric conditioner separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adding starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Colour run and dye removers / dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Fault messages in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/

or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Changing the lamp for the drum lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Contents

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Building under a continuous worktop / in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Cold water connection (mains water supply) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hot water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Settings menu J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Language F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Time Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Water plus T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Gentle action U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Suds cooling R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Lock X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Temperature S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Buzzer O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Keypad tone P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Standby Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Memory V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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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-washable on the wash-care label, and textiles composed of hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics as well as satin, lace, silk and other hand-washable garments.

Any other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper use or operation.

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

The Miele "Waterproof 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 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 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

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 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

non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

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Operating the washing machine

Control panel

a Programme buttons with indicator lights

For selecting a washing programme.

b Extras buttons with indicator lights Various Extras (options) can be added to the washing programmes.

c 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.

dm button

For selecting delay start.

e Display with – , OK, + and Load/

Detergent buttons

See the following page for more details.

f Start/Stop button

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

g I-On/0-Off button

For switching the washing machine on or off.

h Door button

opens the machine door.

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Operating the washing machine

Display

– button

For decreasing the the values shown in the display.

+ button

For increasing the values shown in the display.

OK button

For confirming the value selected and choosing the next value.

Load, Detergent button

For calling up the load size and the detergent amount and for calibrating load size sensor to zero.

When a programme is selected, the display is used to select:

–the temperature

–the final spin speed

–the soak time

–delay start

–a special programme The display shows:

–the duration of the wash programme

–the current time of day.

The "Settings J" menu is also operated via the display.

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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.

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.

^Open the stopcock.

^Press the I-On/0-Off button in.

If the washing machine is being switched on for the first time, the welcome screen will appear.

The welcome screen will not appear again once a programme lasting longer than 1 hour has been completed.

After a few seconds the display changes to show the screen for selecting your language.

Setting the language

^Use the – and + buttons to select the language you want and confirm your selection by pressing the OK button.

Set the time of day

The display for setting the clock will appear.

12:00

Set the time

^Set the hour with the – and + buttons and confirm your setting by pressing the OK button. Now set the minutes. After you have confirmed the minute setting, the display will change to show the transport safety screen.

Transport struts

To avoid the risk of damage, the transport struts must be removed before the washing machine is used for the first time. See "Installation" for instructions on how to do this.

After removing the transport struts (if this has not already been done by your fitter) press the OK button.

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Using for the first time

Running your first programme

Your washing machine is now ready for the first programme to be run.

15:00

Select programme

^Press the programme button for

Cottons Universal.

^Press the Start/Stop button.

^At the end of the programme switch the machine off.

The load sensor must then be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom scales.

Calibrating the load sensor to zero

^Switch the washing machine on.

^Open the drum door.

^Press the programme button for

Cottons Universal.

^Press and hold the Load/Detergent button until the following message appears in the display:

iZero setting OK

^Switch the washing machine off.

The drum settles a little during the first few washes and will take 3 or 4 wash cycles to reach its true position. For this reason, please re-calibrate the sensor to zero after each of the first few wash cycles.

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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 and Quick wash programmes for small loads.

–If smaller loads are washed using the

Cottons 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 Cottons Hygiene 95°C programme, use

Cottons Universal 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 amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging.

–Reduce the amount of detergent for smaller loads. Use the Load/ Detergent button.

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 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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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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B Switch on the washing machine

The interior drum lighting will come on.

C Select a programme

^The programmes are selected with the Programme selection buttons.

Pressing a button which is allocated with two programmes, a second time will select the lower programme. The relevant indicator light will come on to show which programme has been selected.

The programme selected will also appear in the display.

Cottons

The display will switch to show the menu for the programme selected.

	60°C		1600 rpm
			1:30 h
	Duration:

^You can then alter the temperature which is shown highlighted with the – or + buttons. Press the OK button to confirm the temperature you want and move on to the spin speed which you can also alter if you wish.

When you press the Special programmes button, these will appear in the display.

EOuterwear Denim

Shirts

H

^Use the – or + button to highlight the programme you wish to select and confirm your selection by pressing the OK button.

Denim

40°C	900 rpm
Duration:	1:00 h

^You can then alter the temperature which is shown highlighted with the – or + buttons. Press the OK button to confirm the temperature you want and move on to the spin speed which you can also alter if you wish.

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^You can select any extra options with the extra option buttons.

^Each press of the top button selects the extra option in the following order: Pre-wash, Soak, no selection.

Not all the extra options are suitable for use with every programme.

You can only select extra options which are compatible with the basic programme being used.

D Load the drum

^Press the Door button to open the drum door.

The load size indicator display will appear.

Load <25%

B

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.

^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 gentle swing.

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E Add detergent

The load size indicator display will be replaced with the detergent percentage display.

Detergent 75%

		A
	40%	Add slightly less than half the
		amount recommended . . .
				– High water consumption (an
	50%	Add half the amount
		recommended . . .			additional rinse cycle will
					automatically switch in).
	60%	Add slightly more than half the
				– A burden to the environment.
		amount recommended . . .
	75%	Add three quarters of the		^ Pull out the detergent drawer and
		amount recommended . . .			add detergent to the compartments
	100%	Add the full amount			as follows:
You also need to take the level of				i
					Detergent for the pre-wash (1/3 of the
soiling and water hardness into
account.					total amount recommended).
					This compartment is also used for
too little detergent results in:
					starch formulations when starching
–	Laundry not getting properly clean				separately.
	and with time it may become grey			j
	and hard to the touch.				Detergent for the main wash
– Greasy particles clinging to the
					including Soak
	laundry.			§
–	Limescale deposits on the heater
					Fabric conditioner or liquid starch
	elements.
too much detergent results in:				^ Close the detergent drawer.
–	Excessive foam which causes a low			See "Detergent" for further information.

level of agitation and poor wash, rinse and spin results.

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F Start the programme

^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button.

The estimated programme duration will appear 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.

The programme sequence is also shown in the display. The washing machine shows you when each section of the programme is reached.

The drum lighting switches off once the programme has started.

G Remove the laundry

Anti-crease and Finish will flash alternately in the display to indicate that the programme has finished.

^Prss 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.

Pre-wash

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

Intensive

For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible.

The duration of the main wash is increased.

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 6 hours can be chosen, in 30 minute periods for the “Soak” process.

To select the soak time

^Press the Pre-wash, Soak button until the Soak indicator light comes on.

You can now use the display to select the soak time you require.

15:06

Finish:	17:04
Soak:	0.30	h

Use the – and + buttons to enter the soak time. The display will also show the corresponding finishing time for the washing programme. Press the OK button to confirm the soak time you want.

To delete the soak time

^Set the soak time to 0.00 h and confirm this with the OK button.

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 the "Settings menu J".

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 "Settings J".

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 Universal	1600
Minimum Iron	900
Delicates	600
Cottons Hygiene	1600
Woollens	1200
Silks	400
Quick wash	1600
Automatic	900
Separate rinse	1200
Outer wear	800
Denim	900
Shirts	600
Starch	1500
Spin	1600

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 Hygiene and the Cottons Universal programmes, 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 washing machine will display the maximum spin speed possible. You can select a spin speed lower than this. Start the final spin by pressing the Start/Stop button.

–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 anti-crease stage. An additional rinse is introduced if this setting is selected with the Cottons Hygiene,

Cottons Universal, Minimum Iron, Quick wash and Automatic programmes.

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Delay start

With delay start you can choose when you want the programme to end. The start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example.

The current time of day needs to have been set for delay start to work correctly.

To select delay start

^Select the programme you want and then press the m button.

	9:51
Start at:	9:51
Finish at:	11:19

The display shows the current time of day and the time the programme is due to end.

^Use the + button to select the time you want the programme to end at.

	9:51
Start at:	13:32
Finish at:	15:00

To begin delay start

^ Press the Start/Stop button.

60°C	1600 rpm
Start in:	3:41 h

The display will show how long in h:min you have to wait until the programme starts.

To alter delay start

^Press the m button.

^Use the + and – buttons to alter the time you want the programme to end at.

^Press the OK button to confirm.

To cancel delay start

^ Press the Start/Stop button.

The actual load size can only be determined accurately by the machine once the programme has started. The programme end time may, therefore, turn out to be a bit later or earlier than first indicated.

The first press on the button will adjust the programme end time to the next full or half hour. Each subsequent press on the button will delay the programme end time by 30 minutes.

Use the – button to shorten the time if you have chosen too long a time.

^Confirm the programme end time by pressing the OK button.

N.B.: If, under the settings menu, you have chosen not to have the time displayed the display will show how long in h:min there is left until the programme starts / stops instead of the actual time that it will start / stop at.

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