w 4449
Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 4449 WPS LiquidWash
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.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 170 970
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 or contact your Dealer for
advice. 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.
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Contents
Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel .....................................................10
Display ..........................................................11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preparing the washing machine ......................................13
Priming the liquid detergent dispensing system ..........................14
Liquid detergent dispensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How automatic liquid detergent dispensing works ........................16
Dosage level .....................................................16
Useful tips .......................................................17
Washing environmentally and economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Energy and water consumption ....................................18
Detergent .....................................................18
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Short............................................................25
Water plus .......................................................25
Pre-wash ........................................................25
Further extras.....................................................25
Soak .........................................................25
Rinse hold .....................................................25
Extra rinse .....................................................25
Buzzer ..........................................................25
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Final spin speed ..................................................26
Rinse and interim spin ...........................................26
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ..................................26
To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin (No spin) ...............26
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Contents
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cancelling a programme ............................................36
Interrupting a programme ...........................................36
Changing a programme ............................................36
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................37
Safety lock .......................................................37
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The correct detergent ..............................................38
Water softeners.................................................39
Washing with several components ..................................39
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ................................40
Colour run and dye removers/dyes .................................40
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
External casing and fascia panel .....................................41
Extra cleaning ..................................................41
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer...............................41
Descaling the machine .............................................42
Cleaning the dispensing unit .........................................43
Cleaning the container and lid .....................................43
Cleaning the dispensing tube......................................43
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet ....................................44
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
The programme does not start .......................................45
Fault messages in the display ........................................46
Problems with the automatic liquid detergent dispensing system ............47
General problems .................................................49
An unsatisfactory wash result ........................................50
The door will not open ..............................................51
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure
................................................................52
Blocked drain outlet .............................................52
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Future updates (PC) .............................................54
Appliance guarantee ............................................54
Optional accessories ............................................54
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Contents
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Front view........................................................55
Rear view ........................................................56
Installation surface.................................................57
Transporting the machine to its installation site ........................57
Removing the transit fittings .........................................57
Re-fitting the transit bars ............................................59
Levelling the machine ..............................................60
Washer-dryer stack..............................................61
Dispensing unit ...................................................62
The Miele Waterproof system ........................................65
Connection to the water supply .......................................66
Connection to the drainage system....................................68
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................69
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Notes for test institutes: ..........................................70
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
To open the Settings menu........................................73
Language F......................................................73
Time (of day) .....................................................73
Detergent dosage .................................................74
Gentle action .....................................................74
Longer pre-wash ..................................................74
Suds cooling .....................................................74
Lock code .......................................................75
Temperature unit ..................................................76
Buzzer ..........................................................76
Keypad tone .....................................................76
Brightness .......................................................76
Contrast .........................................................76
Standby display ...................................................77
Memory .........................................................77
Anti-crease.......................................................77
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
CareCollection ....................................................78
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Warning and Safety instructions
This washing machine is not
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
This washing machine is for
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domestic use only and can only be
used 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. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
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intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless
they are supervised whilst using it or
have been shown how to use it by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
Keep children away from the
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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
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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,
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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
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machine, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
washing machine.
Before connecting the washing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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protects from water damage provided
the following conditions have been met:
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the machine is correctly plumbed in
and connected to the electricity
supply.
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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
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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
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used in mobile installations such as
ships if a risk assessment of the
installation has been carried out by a
suitably qualified engineer.
Do not make any alterations to the
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washing machine, unless authorised to
do so by Miele.
Correct use
Do not install your washing machine
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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-shop.com.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Textiles which have been
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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
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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
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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
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manufacturer as being suitable for use
in a domestic washing machine. Always
observe the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.
Colour run and dye removers
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contain sulphur compounds which can
cause damage such as corrosion. Do
not use these products in this machine.
Only remove laundry from the
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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
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when expressly approved by Miele. If
other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims will be invalidated.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
If liquid detergent comes into
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contact with the eyes, rinse them
thoroughly with lukewarm water imme
diately. 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.
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Operating the washing machine
Control panel
a Programme buttons
For selecting a washing programme.
b Display with Menu buttons
See the next pages for more
information.
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.
d Extra option buttons
Various extra options can be added
to the washing programmes.
e Delay start button
For delaying the start time of a
programme.
f Start/Stop button
For starting the programme once it is
selected or calling up the Stopped:
menu to cancel a programme.
g Buzzer button
An audible tone sounds at the end of
the programme.
h Automatic dispensing button
Activates the automatic dispensing
of liquid detergent.
i I-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off.
j Door button
Opens the machine door.
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Operating the washing machine
Display
The display is used for the following:
Selecting and displaying settings
Temperature
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Spin speed
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Soak duration
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Delay start
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Cancelling a programme
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Safety lock
–
Estimated programme duration
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Selecting programmes via the
display
By pressing the Further programmes
button, you can select one of the
following programmes:
Denim
–
Hygiene
–
Dark garments
–
Curtains
–
Pillows
–
Silks /
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– Sportswear
– Outerwear
– First wash
– Proofing
– Drain / Spin
– Separate rinse
– Starch
Selecting extra options via the
display
By pressing the Further extras button,
you can select (depending on the
programme) the following extra options:
–
Soak
–
Rinse hold
–
Extra rinse
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Operating the washing machine
Menu buttons
Various settings are made via the Menu
buttons.
They are used to alter or confirm the
value displayed above the vertical line.
To alter a setting:
Cottons
Duration:
60°C
1:49 h
1600 rpm
Pressing the left hand Menu button
under 60°C alters the temperature and
pressing the right hand Menu button
under 1600 rpm alters the spin speed.
To confirm a setting:
Further programmes
Denim
Continue
OK
Pressing the left hand Menu button
under Continue calls up further
programmes, and you can then confirm
your selection of the highlighted
programme by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
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Before using for the first time
Preparing the washing
machine
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.
This washing machine has
undergone a thorough functional test
in the factory and there will be some
residual water in the drum from this
process.
^ 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 appear in the
display every time the machine is
switched on until a programme lasting
longer than 1 hour has been
completed.
The display for setting the language will
then appear.
Setting the language
You will be asked to select the
language you require for the display. It
is possible to change the language at
any time via the Settings menu.
Sprache
deutsch
) OK
If the language shown is not the one
^
you want, select the language you do
want by pressing the left hand Menu
button under ). Confirm your
selection by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
Setting the time of day
The display for setting the time will then
appear.
12:00
Change
OK
^ Select the hours you want by pressing
the left hand Menu button under
Change, and confirm this with the
right hand Menu button under OK.
^ Then set and confirm the minutes.
Reminder to remove transit bars
To avoid the risk of damage, the
transit bars must be removed before
the machine is used for the first time.
See "Installation and connection" for
instructions on how to do this.
^
After removing the transit bars (if this
has not already been done by your
fitter) press the right hand Menu
button under OK.
Reminder to remove the dispensing
unit
^
Open the door and remove the
dispensing unit (liquid detergent
container).
^
Confirm that you have removed the
dispensing unit by pressing the right
hand Menu button under OK.
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Before using for the first time
For safety reasons, spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
set up for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you
must run a wash programme without
laundry.
This will also fill the dispensing
system tube with liquid detergent.
Priming the liquid detergent
dispensing system
See "Installation and connection Dispensing unit" for instructions on
how to install and connect the
dispensing unit.
Add liquid detergent up to a
^
maximum of 1 cm below the top rim
(approx. 5 litres).
Close the lid so that the liquid
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detergent does not dry out and to
prevent any foreign objects getting
into the container.
Place the container back on its base
^
and press it down firmly to open the
valve in the bottom.
Filling the dispensing tube with
detergent
^ Press the Delicates programme
button.
Delicates
,The container is designed for
liquid detergent only. Filling it with
other agents, e.g. bleaching agents
or powder detergent will damage
the washing machine and/or the
laundry.
Adding detergent
^
Lift the container off its base, if
necessary.
The container has a valve in the bottom
which closes automatically when it is
removed from its base.
^
Open the lid of the container.
Duration:
40°C
0:59 h
600 rpm
^ Press the left hand Menu button
under 40°C.
Delicates
Duration:
30°C O O F F F
^
Press the left hand Menu button
0:59 h
600 rpm
repeatedly until 60°C appears.
Delicates
Duration:
60°C
1:19 h
600 rpm
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Before using for the first time
Press the Automatic dispensing
^
button.
Normal soiling
0 00ml
* OK
Enter a dosage of 100 ml. Enter the
^
first number with the left hand Menu
button under *. Confirm your
selection of this number by pressing
the right hand Menu button under
OK. Now enter the second number.
Repeat this process until all three
^
numbers have been entered.
The display will change to show the
degree of soiling.
Degree of soiling
Normal
Continue
Q Q H HM
OK
^ Use the left hand Menu button under
Continue to select Very heavy and
confirm this with the right hand Menu
button under OK.
At the end of the programme, the
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washing machine and dispensing
system are ready for use.
There may still be air bubbles in the
dispensing tube. However these will
not affect the functioning of the
system.
Switch off the washing machine.
^
After the washing machine and
liquid detergent dispensing system
have been prepared for use, you will
need to set the dosage level
recommended by the
manufacturer of the detergent you
are using, see the following page.
^
Press the Start/Stop button.
The dosage you have set here only
applies to priming the liquid
detergent dispensing system. You
will need to set the dosage level to
that recommended by the
manufacturer of the detergent you
are using.
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Liquid detergent dispensing
How automatic liquid
detergent dispensing works
If you start a programme using auto
matic dispensing, the washing machine
will calculate how much detergent to
dispense according to the dosage level
set, the amount of laundry in the drum
and the degree of soiling specified.
This means that the correct amount of
detergent for the load will be dispensed
automatically.
If the Pre-wash extra option has been
selected, the washing machine will
automatically divide the amount of
detergent to be dispensed into the
correct proportions for the pre-wash
and the main wash.
the pre-wash and
1
/3will be used for
2
/3for the main wash.
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Dosage level
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation for normally soiled
laundry given on the packaging.
The water hardness level of the local
water supply must also be taken into
account.
Setting the dosage level
^
Close the drum door.
Press both menu buttons at the same
^
time until the following appears in the
display:
Settings
Language !
Continue
OK
You are now in the Settings menu.
Press the left hand Menu button
^
under Continue until the Detergent
dosage setting appears and confirm
your selection of this by pressing the
right hand Menu button under OK.
Normal soiling
1 00ml
* OK
^ Now enter the dosage level required,
e.g. for 90 ml, enter the numbers 090.
^ Enter the first number with the left
hand Menu button under *. Confirm
your selection of this number by
pressing the right hand Menu button
under OK. Now enter the other
numbers.
Your machine has now been set up for
automatic detergent dispensing.
^
Switch on the washing machine.
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Liquid detergent dispensing
Useful tips
The correct liquid detergent
You can fill the container with any
brand of liquid detergent. However, it is
advisable to fill it with the brand you
tend to use most frequently.
Make a note of the brand name of the
liquid detergent below to remind you of
the name when you need to buy some
more.
Brand name
Refilling
If you want to continue using the same
brand of liquid detergent, you can
simply refill the container, in which case
it is not necessary to clean it out.
Filling the container with a different
brand
Do not mix brands of liquid
detergent. This can give a poor
wash result and cause the detergent
to separate.
Clean the container as described in
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"Cleaning and care".
Make sure you alter the dosage level
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if a different dosage to the previous
one set is recommended by the
manufacturer.
Degrees of soiling
Light
:
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight
body odour.
Normal:
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
Heavy:
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
Very heavy:
Stains and soiling clearly visible which
have been there for a while and dried
on.
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Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption
Water consumption and energy
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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
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programmes for small loads.
When smaller amounts of laundry are
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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%. This is
sufficient for most levels of soiling.
For stubborn or old stains, use the
Soak extra option.
Detergent
Do not exceed the amounts of
–
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
Adjust the dosage to the degree of
–
soiling of the laundry.
Use Automatic dispensing.
–
Choosing the correct Extra option
(Short, Soak, Pre-wash)
Select:
A wash programme together with the
–
Short extra option for light to normal
soiling where there are no obvious
marks.
– A wash programme without any extra
options for normal to heavy soiling
with visible staining.
– A wash programme together with the
Soak extra option for heavily soiled
laundry.
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The Pre-wash extra option for laundry
with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust,
sand).
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When drying with a tumble dryer
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Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
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.
How to wash correctly
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
The interior drum lighting will come on.
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.
D Select a programme
^ The programmes are selected with
the programme buttons.
The relevant indicator light will come on
to show which programme has been
selected.
The programme selected will also
appear in the display.
Cottons
^
Shut the door with a gentle swing.
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Duration:
60°C
1:49 h
1600 rpm
You can now set the temperature and
spin speed you want via the Menu
buttons.
Cottons
How to wash correctly
Duration:
60°C
By pressing the left hand Menu
^
1:49 h
1600 rpm
button under 60°C you can alter the
temperature, and by pressing the
right hand Menu button under 1600
rpm you can alter the spin speed.
Pressing the Further programmes
button calls up a list of additional
programmes.
Further programmes
Denim
Continue
OK
^ Pressing the left hand Menu button
under Continue calls up the further
programmes, and you can then
confirm your selection of the
highlighted programme by pressing
the right hand Menu button under
OK.
Denim
Select any extra options by pressing
^
the appropriate button. The relevant
indicator light will come on to show
which extra option has been
selected.
^ Press the Further extras button to
select the following extra options
(depending on the programme
selected): Soak, Rinse hold and Extra
rinse.
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.
Duration:
40°C
^
You can then alter the temperature
1:00 h
900 rpm
and spin as described above for this
programme.
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How to wash correctly
E Add detergent
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.
– High water consumption (an
additional rinse cycle will
automatically switch in).
– A burden to the environment.
See "Detergent" for further information.
Automatic dispensing of liquid
detergent
^ Press the Automatic dispensing
button.
The degree of soiling will appear in the
display:
Degree of soiling
Normal
Continue
Q Q H HM
OK
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^
By pressing the left hand Menu
button under Continue you can alter
the degree of soiling and you can
confirm your selection by pressing
the right hand Menu button under
OK.
Amount of liquid detergent will now be
dispensed for the programme.
See "Liquid detergent dispensing" for
more information.
How to wash correctly
Detergent dispensing drawer
If you want to run a programme using
powder detergent or special
application agents, these should be
added to the detergent dispensing
drawer.
Please note:
If using powder detergent or special
–
application agents, do not
press the
Automatic dispensing button, as this
will cause too much detergent to be
dispensed.
Close the detergent drawer.
^
See "Detergent" for further information.
F Select Delay start (if required)
Press the Delay start button to set the
^
time you wish to programme to end
at.
See "Delay start" for more information.
G Start the programme
Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
^
If a delay start time has been set, then
this will count down in the display. At
the end of the delay start time or immediately 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 8 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.
^
Pull out the detergent drawer and
add detergent to the compartments
as follows:
i
Detergent for the pre-wash (divide
the total recommended amount as
follows: add
2
and
/3to compartment j)
1
/3to compartment i
j
Detergent for the main wash,
including Soak if selected
§
Fabric conditioner or liquid starch
The programme sequence is also
shown in the display. The machine lets
you know which section of the
programme has been reached.
The drum lighting switches off once the
programme has started.
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How to wash correctly
H Remove the laundry when the
programme has finished
In the anti-crease phase after the
programme has finished, the following
will appear alternately in the display:
Cottons
Anti-crease
60°C
1600 rpm
and
Cottons
Finish
60°C
1600 rpm
^ Press the Door button to open 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.
Check the folds in the door seal for
^
any small articles, e.g. buttons, which
might be lodged there.
^ Switch the machine off with the
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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