Operating instructions for Washing machine W 3834 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. 06 750 530
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances / machines often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance or machine. Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details.
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Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Degree of soiling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Degree of soiling, Water plus, Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Heavy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The correct detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Descaling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Removing the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Suds cooling in the Cottons programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Increase the duration of the main wash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Keypad tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Pre-wash with the Heavy Degree of soiling option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Warning and Safety instructions
This washing machine conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the washing machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its installation, 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.
Correct application
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 cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
This washing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
Keep children away from the washing machine at all times. It is
not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with its controls. Supervise children whilst you are using it.
Older children may only use the washing machine if its operation
has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged washing machine.
Before connecting the washing 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 washing machine can only be
guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety 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 washing 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).
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.
Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user,
for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician. Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.
If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the washing
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, or the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable).
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.
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 machine guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This washing machine may only be used in mobile installations such as
ships if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
Correct use
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 washing machine for the first time, check that the
transit bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see section on "Installation"). During spinning, a transit bar 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.
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. A special descaling agent is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele.co.uk.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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.
Never use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing
benzene, to clean the outside surfaces of this machine. They can cause damage to plastic surfaces.
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.
If liquid detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them
thoroughly with lukewarm water immediately. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately and retain the packaging or label for reference. Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their skin coming into contact with liquid detergent.
Only remove laundry from the washing machine once the drum
has stopped turning. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could result in injury.
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 washing machine
Switch it off at the wall socket and unplug it. Render the plug useless and cut off the cable directly behind the machine to prevent misuse. This should
be done by a competent person.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
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Description of the machine
Control panel
a Programme buttons e-
For selecting a washing programme.
b Soiling button
For specifying the degree of soiling of the laundry.
Water plus button
For increasing the water level.
c Temperature button
For selecting a temperature.
d Spin speed button
For selecting a final spin speed.
e PC / Optical interface
This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future.
f Sequence indicator lights
Show which section of the wash programme has been reached.
g Buzzer button h Check lights
i Delay start button
For delaying the start of a programme.
j Start/Stop button
For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started.
k I-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off.
l Door button
Opens the machine door.
m Display (h min)
The display fulfills several functions. See next page for details.
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Description of the machine
Display
The 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 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.
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.
^Open the stopcock.
^Press the I-On/0-Off button in.
The indicator light for the Automatic programme will come on.
^Press the H programme button to select the Cottons programme.
^Press the Start/Stop button.
The programme will begin. When it has finished, your machine is ready for using for the first time.
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Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption
–Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load.
To make the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you are using.
–Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are washed using the Cottons programme, 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.
–Using the Cottons 60°C programme instead of the Cottons 95°C programme will give energy savings of between 35% and 45%.
Detergent
–Do not exceed the amounts of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load).
Degree of soiling
With most of the programmes you can specify the degree of soiling of the laundry. The washing machine will then adjust the programme to suit the degree of soiling.
–Light
No visible dirt or stains.
–Normal
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains.
–Heavy
Visible dirt and stains as well as soiling that has dried on or been left unwashed for a while.
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 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 Door button to open the drum door.
^Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning.
The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. However, do not overload as this causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency.
Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal.
^ Shut the door with a gentle swing. |
D Select a programme
^Press the e or - button repeatedly until the indicator light for the programme you want lights up.
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How to wash correctly
Specify the degree of soiling of the laundry
Press the top button to select the degree of soiling. Normal is the default setting.
Use the lower button to select the Water plus option.
^Press the top button repeatedly until the degree of soiling you want lights up.
^Press the Water plus button if you want to activate this function.
You cannot select the degree of soiling or Water plus for every programme.
You can change the pre-set temperature or spin speed by pressing the Temperature or Spin button.
In some programmes the maximum temperature and spin speed is limited. The machine will not allow a higher value to be selected.
^Press the Temperature or Spin button repeatedly until the indicator light for the value you want comes on.
^Press the Buzzer button if you want to be reminded when the programme is finished.
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E Add detergent
It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . .
. . . too little detergent results in:
–Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch.
–Greasy particles clinging to the laundry.
–Limescale deposits on the heater elements.
. . . too much detergent 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.
^Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows:
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Detergent for the pre-wash (if the
Degree of soiling has been set as
Heavy, add 1/3 of the total amount recommended).
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Detergent for the main wash
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Fabric conditioner or liquid starch.
^ Close the detergent drawer.
See "Detergent" for further information.
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F Select Delay Start, if wished |
^ Remove the laundry. |
Delay start allows you to delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example.
^Press the Delay start button. Each press on the button increases the delay start time:
–by 30 minutes up to 10 hours,
–by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards. To cancel Delay start
^Press the Delay start button once when 24 ^ is showing in the display.
To cancel Delay start after you have pressed the Start button:
^You will have to cancel the programme. See relevant section later in this booklet.
G Start the programme
^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
The estimated programme duration will then show in the display. This will count down in one minute steps. During the first 10 minutes the machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry. The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate.
H Remove the laundry when the programme as finished
The Finish and Anti-crease Sequence indicator lights will come on when the programme is finished.
^Press the Door button to open the drum door.
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.
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.
^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
I-On/0-Off button.
^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.
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Degree of soiling, Water plus, Buzzer
The washing machine will adjust the programme to suit the degree of soiling selected.
Light
No visible dirt or stains.
The duration of the main wash is reduced.
Normal
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains.
The standard wash programme will be carried out.
Heavy
Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on soiling.
A fifteen minute pre-wash will be carried out and the duration of the main wash will be increased by 15 minutes.
The Pre-wash Sequence indicator light will flash. Add the appropriate amount
of powder detergent to compartment i.
You can also deactivate the Pre-wash and increase the duration of the main wash by 30 or 60 minutes instead of the standard default increase of 15 minutes. See "Programmable functions".
Water plus
If the Water plus button is pressed, the water level in the main wash and rinses is increased.
You can also alter the setting allocated to the Water plus button. See "Programmable functions".
Buzzer
The buzzer will sound at the end of the programme or when Rinse hold has been 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 also change the volume of the buzzer or deactivate the buzzer button. See "Programmable functions".
The buzzer will always sound when there is a fault, even if it has been deactivated.
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Spinning
Final spin speed
Programme |
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Automatic |
1200 |
Cottons |
1600 |
Minimum iron/Delicates |
1200 |
Woollens |
1200 |
Silks |
400 |
Express |
1600 |
Dark garments |
1200 |
Shirts |
600 |
Denim |
900 |
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. If a spin speed of less than 700 rpm is selected for a Cottons programme, an additional rinse is introduced.
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)
^Select the Rinse hold setting. The laundry will not be spun and will remain suspended in the final rinse water. This reduces creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum immediately after the end of the programme.
–To start the final spin:
The Rinse hold indicator light will illuminate. Select the spin speed you want by pressing the spin speed button until the indicator light next to the spin speed you want illuminates. The washing machine will then start the final spin.
–To end the programme:
Press the Door button. The water will drain away. Press the Door button again to open the door.
To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin
Select the Without spin setting. The laundry is not spun after the final rinse. The water will drain away and the machine will go straight into the anti-crease stage. An additional rinse is introduced if this settnig is selected with the Automatic, Cottons, Minimum iron/Delicates and Express programmes.
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