Miele W 3574 WPS User Manual
Operating instructions
for Washing machine
Allerwash W 3574 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.
G
M.-Nr. 06 512 090
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
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tips for allergy sufferers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Number of rinses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Contents
Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To interrupt a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The correct detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 38
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power
failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Contents
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Removing the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Increasing the water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Introducing an additional rinse for the Hygiene + and Cottons Universal
programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Top-up rinse for Hygiene + 95°C and Pillows hygiene 95°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 match the mains
electricity supply. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
when continuity is complete between
the machine and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and where
there is any doubt the household wiring
system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
machine (e.g. danger of overheating).
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
machine until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
when:
–
it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
–
it is switched off at the mains, or
–
the mains fuse is withdrawn.
The electrical safety of this
machine can only be guaranteed
Do not connect the machine to the
mains electricity supply by an
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
–
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
fittings 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,
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, 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
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 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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Control panel
Description of the machine
a Display
See the following page for more
information
b Delay start button
For delaying the start of a
programme
c Start button
Starts the wash programme
d Additonal 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 indicator
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
Display
The display shows:
the programme duration (Time left
–
display)
delay start
–
the programmable functions
–
Programme duration
After the start of a programme, the
estimated programme duration will
appear in the display in hours and
minutes.
When delay start is being used, the
programme duration will appear after
the delay start time has elapsed.
During the first 10 minutes the washing
machine measures how much water is
being absorbed by the laundry and
uses this to calculate the load. The
programme duration may be longer or
shorter depending on this absorbency
rate.
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.
Once the delay start time has finished,
the programme begins and the
estimated programme duration shows
in the display.
Programmable functions
The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your individual requirements. In
programming mode, the display will
show the function selected.
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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.
For safety reasons spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
Before using for the first time
^ Open the stopcock.
^
Press the
^
Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons Universal 40°C
^
Press the
When this programme has finished turn
the programme selector to finish. Your
machine is now ready for using for the
first time.
I-On/0-Off
Start
button.
button in.
position.
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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
–
small loads.
If smaller loads are washed using the
–
Express
Hygiene +
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
programme, use
60°C
and select the
additional option. This will give an
energy saving of between 35% and
45%. The programme duration will
be longer. This is sufficient for most
levels of soiling. For stubborn or old
stains, use the
programme for
and the
Cottons Universal
Hygiene + 95°C
Cottons Universal
Intensive
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 (approx.
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash,
Intensive)
Select:
A wash programme without any
additional options for light to normal
soiling where there are no obvious
marks.
A wash programme together with the
Intensive
soiled laundry with visible staining.
The
laundry with large amounts of dirt
(e.g. dust, sand).
–
Use the additional option
instead of
followed immediately by a main
wash, the same suds are used.
option for normal to heavily
Pre-wash
additional option for
Pre-wash
1
/3less than
Soak
. If Soak is
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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.
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.
The
Hygiene +95°C
very high temperatures to deactivate
germs and household dust mites
rapidly. Check the care labels in
garments before using it!
The
Hygiene + 60°C
a longer temperature holding time in
the main wash to deactivate germs
and household dust mites.
– 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
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
to remove household dust mites from
pillows.
Pillows hygiene
programme uses
programme has
programme will
programme
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
introduces a fourth rinse in the
Rinse plus
Hygiene +,Cottons Universal
Minimum iron
– You can also programme the
washing machine (using the
programmable functions) so that a
fourth rinse is introduced in the
Hygiene +
programmes as standard.
If a fourth rinse has been
programmed into the washing
machine, then pressing the
plus
additional option button will
introduce a fifth rinse.
programmes.
and
Cottons Universal
button,
and
Rinse
–
Pillow and mattress covers should be
washed regularly, at least every 3
months.
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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 clean
,
ing agent (e.g. one containing ben
zene) 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 before being included in
a mixed load. 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
^
drum door.
Unfold the laundry and load loosely
^
in the drum. Mixing both large and
small items gives better wash results
and also helps distribute the load
evenly during spinning.
The most efficient use of energy and
water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this causes creases and reduces
cleaning efficiency.
Make sure that no garments are
caught between the drum door and
seal.
Door
button to open the
D Select a programme
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
^
Shut the door with a gentle swing.
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How to wash correctly
E Select additional option(s)
Press the appropriate additional
^
option button.
Not all the additional options are
suitable for every programme.
You can only select additional
options which are compatible with
the basic programme being used.
F Select a spin speed
Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
^
until the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on.
G Select Delay start (if required)
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^
Press the
delay start time.
Delay start
button to set the
H Add detergent
It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because . . .
. . . too little detergent results in:
Laundry not getting properly clean
–
and and in time becoming grey and
hard to the touch.
Greasy particles clinging to the
–
laundry.
Limescale deposits on the heater
–
elements.
. . . too much results in:
– Excessive foam which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.
– Higher water consumption (an
additional rinse cycle will
automatically switch in).
– A burden to the environment.
How to wash correctly
Pull out the detergent drawer and
^
place detergent in the compartments
as follows:
i
Detergent for Pre-wash (if selecting
Pre-wash, add
recommended). This compartment is
also used for starch formulations
when starching separately.
j
1
/4of the total amount
Detergent for the main wash,
including Soak if selected
§
Fabric conditioners or liquid starch
^
Close the detergent drawer.
See "Detergent" for further information.
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How to wash correctly
I Start the programme
Start
Press the flashing
^
If a delay start time has been selected,
then this will count down in the display.
At the end of the delay start time or im
mediately after the programme has
started (if no delay start time has been
selected) the estimated programme
duration will appear in the display.
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.
J Remove the laundry
Only remove laundry from the
machine once the drum has
stopped turning. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely
dangerous and could result in injury.
When the programme has finished, the
Anti-crease/Finish
come on.
indicator light will
button.
-
Check the folds in the door seal for
^
any small articles, e.g. buttons which
might be lodged there.
^ Press and release the
button and turn the programme
selector to
^ Close the drum door. Otherwise there
is the danger of objects being placed
inadvertently in the drum. If these
remained unnoticed and were
washed in the next load, they could
damage the laundry.
Finish
I-On/0-Off
.
^
Press the
drum door.
^
Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become
discoloured themselves.
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Door
button to open the
Additional options
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items
with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats
and oils, cocoa).
Duration of soak: A length of time of
between 30 minutes and 6 hours can
be chosen, in 30 minute increments.
The first time the soak button is
–
pressed 30 minutes is added to the
programme duration.
Each further press of the button
–
increases the soak time by 30
minutes up to a maximum of 6 hours.
Deleting the soak time
Soak
^ Press the
until the indicator light goes out.
Pre-wash
For laundry with large amounts of dirt
(e.g. dust, sand).
Intensive
For normal to heavy soiling or where
staining is visible.
button repeatedly
Rinse plus
Rinses the laundry very thoroughly.
A fourth rinse is introduced in the
Hygiene +,Cottons Universal
Minimum iron
Your washing machine also has the
following programmable functions:
the water level can be increased in
–
the
Hygiene +,Cottons Universal
and
Minimum iron
an additional rinse can be introduced
–
in the
Universal
Buzzer
An audible tone sounds 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.
programmes.
Hygiene +
programmes.
programmes.
and
and
Cottons
The duration of the main wash is
increased.
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Spinning
Final spin speed
Programme rpm
Hygiene + 1600
Cottons Universal 1600
Minimum iron 900
Delicates 600
Silks 400
Woollens 1200
Express 1600
First wash 1200
Pillows hygiene 1200
Drain/Spin 1600
You can reduce the final spin speed.
However, 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.
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 above
the "Spin" button will be lit up. Use
the "Spin" button to select the spin
speed you want. The final spin will
then begin.
– 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.
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Delay start
With delay start you can choose when
you want the programme to start. 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.
To switch on delay start
^ Press the
press on the button increases the
delay start time:
Delay start
button. Each
To alter Delay start
It is not possible to alter the Delay start
time after the programme has been
started by pressing the
To cancel Delay start
Press the
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.
Delay start
Start
button.
button again when
–
by 30 minutes up to 10 hours,
–
by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards.
If you keep the
pressed in, the time will continue to
count up to 24 hours and then stop.
Delay start
button
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