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.
G
M.-Nr. 06 732 380
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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.
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 or use a damaged
machine.
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 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).
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.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
it is switched off at the wall socket
–
and the plug is withdrawn, or
it is switched off at the mains, or
–
the mains fuse is disconnected, 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.
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 and 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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. 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.
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 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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Warning and Safety instructions
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
machine to prevent misuse. This should
be done by a competent person.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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Operating the washing machine
Control panel
a Programme buttons
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
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.
Stopped:
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Operating the washing machine
Display
The display is used for the following:
Selecting and displaying settings
Temperature
–
Spin speed
–
Soak duration
–
Delay start
–
Cancelling a programme
–
Safety lock
–
Estimated programme duration
–
Selecting programmes via the
display
By pressing the
button, you can select one of the
following programmes:
By pressing the
you can select (depending on the
programme) the following extra options:
–
Soak
–
Rinse hold
–
Extra rinse
Further extras
button,
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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°C1600 rpm
Pressing the left hand
1:49 h
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
Menu
OK
button
Continue
Pressing the left hand
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.
Press the
^
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.
I-On/0-Off
button in.
Setting the time of day
The display for setting the time will then
appear.
12:00
ChangeOK
Select the hours you want by
^
pressing the left hand
under Change, and confirm this with
the right hand
OK.
Then set and confirm the minutes.
^
Reminder to remove transport struts
To avoid the risk of damage, the
transport struts must be removed
before the machine is used for the
first time. See "Installation and
connection" for instructions on how
to do this.
Menu
Menu
button
button under
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
Sprache
deutsch
)OK
^
If the language shown is not the one
you want, select the language you do
want by pressing the left hand
button under ). Confirm your
selection by pressing the right hand
Menu
button under OK.
Settings
menu.
Menu
^
After removing the transport struts (if
this has not already been done by
your fitter) press the right hand
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.
Menu
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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
^
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°C600 rpm
^ Press the left hand
0:59 h
Menu
under 40°C.
Delicates
Duration:
30°C
x
^
Press the left hand
0:59 h
600 rpm
Menu
repeatedly until 60°C appears.
Delicates
Duration:
60°C600 rpm
1:19 h
button
button
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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
ContinueOK
^ Use the left hand
Continue to select
confirm this with the right hand
s
Menu
button under
Very heavy
and
Menu
button under OK.
At the end of the programme, the
^
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 F
ContinueOK
You are now in the
Press the left hand
^
under Continue until the
dosage
setting appears and confirm
Settings
Menu
menu.
button
Detergent
your selection of this by pressing the
right hand
Normal soiling
*OK
Menu
1 00ml
button under 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
^
"Cleaning and care".
Make sure you alter the dosage level
^
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
–
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
–
programmes for small loads.
When smaller amounts of laundry are
–
washed using the
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
instead of the
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
Automatic
Cottons 60°C
extra option.
and
Express
Cottons
programme
Cottons 95°C
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.
–
The
Pre-wash
with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust,
sand).
extra option for laundry
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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.
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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°C1600 rpm
1:49 h
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You can now set the temperature and
spin speed you want via the
Menu
buttons.
Cottons
How to wash correctly
Duration:
60°C1600 rpm
By pressing the left hand
^
1:49 h
Menu
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
ContinueOK
^ 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):
rinse
Soak,Rinse hold
.
and
Extra
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°C900 rpm
^
You can then alter the temperature
1:00 h
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
button.
The degree of soiling will appear in the
display:
Degree of soiling
Normal
ContinueOK
Automatic dispensing
s
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^
By pressing the left hand
button under Continue you can alter
the degree of soiling and you can
confirm your selection by pressing
the right hand
OK.
Amount of liquid detergent will now be
dispensed for the programme.
See "Liquid detergent dispensing" for
more information.
Menu
Menu
button under
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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
Automatic dispensing
press the
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°C1600 rpm
and
Cottons
Finish
60°C1600 rpm
Door
^ Press the
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
0-Off
button.
I-On/
^ 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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Extra options
Short
For light to nomal soiling with no visible
staining.
The duration of the main wash is
reduced.
Water plus
The water level in the main wash and
the rinses will be increased if the
plus
option is selected.
Water
Pre-wash
For laundry with large amounts of dirt
e.g. dust, sand.
Further extras
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items
with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats and
oils, cocoa).
A length of time of between 30 minutes
and 6 hours can be chosen, in 30
minute increments, for the "Soak"
process.
–
To select the soak duration
^
Press the
Further extras
~ Soak
Further extras
button.
You can now use the display to select
the soak time you require.
Soak duration
Duration: 0:30 h
Increase
Each time the left hand
^
OK
Menu
button
under Increase is pressed, the soak
duration is increased by 30 minutes.
Confirm the duration required by
pressing the right hand
Menu
button
under OK.
Further extras
§ Soak
Menu
Back
OK
button
appears
Continue
^ Press the left hand
under Continue until
in the display and confirm this with
the right hand
Menu
button under
OK.
– To delete the soak time
^
Press the
then the right hand
under OK to switch off
Further extras
Menu
button, and
button
Soak
.
Rinse hold
See the next page.
Extra rinse
An additional rinse cycle is carried out
to achieve a better rinse result.
Continue
^
Select
Menu
Soak
and press the right hand
button under OK.
OK
Buzzer
An audible tone sounds repeatedly at
the end of a programme and when
Rinse hold is reached. The buzzer will
sound repeatedly until the machine is
switched off. The volume of the buzzer
can be changed; see "Settings menu".
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 in the
Cottons
additional rinse is introduced.
and
Hygiene
programmes, an
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)
Press the
^
select the
Further extras
Rinse hold
button and
setting. The
laundry will not be spun and will
remain suspended in the final rinse
water. This reduces creasing if the
laundry is not going to be removed
from the drum immediately after the
end of the programme.
To start the final spin
–
:
The washing machine will display the
maximum spin speed possible. You
can select a spin speed lower than
this. Start the final spin by pressing
the
Start/Stop
– To end the programme
Press the
drain away. Press the
button.
:
Door
button. The water will
Door
button
again to open the door.
To omit rinse and interim spin and
the final spin (No spin)
^
Select
No spin
from the spin speed
menu. The laundry is not spun after
the final rinse. The water will drain
away and the machine will go straight
into the anti-crease stage. An
additional rinse is introduced if this
setting is selected with the
Cottons
Hygiene,Minimum iron,Express
Automatic
programmes.
,
and
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Delay start
With delay start you can choose when
you want the programme to end. The
start of a programme can be delayed
from 30 minutes up to a maximum of
24 hours, allowing you to make use of
night-time economy electricity rates, for
example.
The current time of day needs to
have been set for delay start to work
correctly.
To select delay start
A After selecting the programme, press
the
Delay start
button.
The display shows the start time: from
xxx, the time for the programme to end:
to xxx, and the current time.
Delay start9:05
from 9:05to 10:49
Change
Back A
The first press on the button will adjust
the programme end time to the next
half or full hour. Each subsequent press
on the button will change the
programme end time by 30 minutes.
Delay start9:05
from 16:16to 18:00
Change
OK
C Confirm the time you require by
pressing the right hand
Menu
button
under OK.
To begin delay start
D Press the
Cottons
Start in:
60°C
Start/Stop
button.
7:11 h
1600 rpm
The display will show how long until the
programme starts. It will count down
and start automatically when the delay
start time has elapsed.
The estimated programme duration will
then appear in the display.
The actual load size can only be
determined accurately by the
machine once the programme has
started. The programme end time
may, therefore, be a bit later or
earlier than first indicated.
B Use the left hand
Menu
button under
Change to select the time you want
the programme to end at.
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Delay start
To alter delay start
You can subsequently select a later
programme end time if you wish.
Press the
^
Delay start9:05
from 16:16to 18:00
Change
Use the left hand
^
Delay start
Menu
button.
OK
button under
Change to alter the time you want the
programme to end at.
To delete delay start
You can delete the delay start time and
start the selected programme straight
away.
^ Press the
Delay start9:05
from: 16:16to: 18:00
Delay start
button.
To cancel delay start
Press the
^
Start/Stop
button.
The following will appear in the display:
Stopped:
Cancel delay start
ContinueOK
Confirm by pressing the right hand
^
Menu
button under OK.
Now you can select a different
^
programme, or
^ Press the
Start/Stop
button to start
the programme straight away.
Change
^
Press the right hand
Delete
Menu
button
under Delete.
The selected programme will start
straight away.
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Programme chart
Cottons
9876
FabricCottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,
underwear, T-shirts etc.
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Note for test institutes:
Short programme: 3.0 kg load and
Minimum iron
421876
FabricSynthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons. If fabrics have a
high proportion of man-made fibres, it is advisable to programme
the machine for "Gentle action". See "Settings menu".
NoteReduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Delicates
421ac
FabricFor delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres,
rayon and easy care cottons.
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Rinse hold
Woollens
/ac
FabricMachine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics.
If the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the
cold setting.
Extra optionRinse hold
Automatic
7621
FabricMixed loads of garments suitable for the
iron
Extra optionRinse hold
30°C to 95°CMax. load 6.0 kg
Short
extra option
30°C to 60°CMax. load 3.0 kg
cold to 60°CMax. load 2.0 kg
cold to 40°CMax. load 2.0 kg
cold to 40°CMax. load 3.5 kg
Cottons
programmes. Sort according to colour.
and
Minimum
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Programme chart
Shirtscold to 60°CMax. load 2.0 kg
Notes
Extra options Short, Water plus, Rinse hold
Express 76cold to 40°CMax. load 3.0 kg
FabricSmall loads of items which require freshening up and which can
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Denimcold to 60°CMax. load 3.0 kg
Notes
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Rinse hold
Hygiene 860°CMax. load 6.0 kg
FabricFabrics which will be in direct contact with the skin, e.g.
NoteThere is a longer temperature holding time in the main wash.
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Dark garmentscold to 40°CMax. load 3.0 kg
ItemDark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.
NoteWash inside out.
Extra options Short, Rinse hold
Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.
–
Wash silk garments in the
–
be washed in a
Wash denim inside out.
–
Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first
–
few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.
underwear, nappies, towelling, bed linen, pillow and mattress
covers.
Cottons
Silks
programme.
programme.
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Programme chart
Curtainscold to 40°CMax. load 2.0 kg
ItemCurtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable
by the manufacturer. A pre-rinse without detergent is carried out
automatically to remove dust.
NoteFor curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or
deselect it.
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold
Pillows40°C to 60°C2 pillows (40 x 80 cm) or
1 pillow (80 x 80 cm)
ItemWashable pillows with feather, down or synthetic fillings.
NotePlease observe the instructions on the wash care label.
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold
Silks /ccold to 30°CMax. load 1.0 kg
FabricSilks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content, e.g.
satin, lace and silk.
NotePlace tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Sportswear30°C to 60°CMax. load 2.0 kg
ItemLightly soiled sports garments which require washing or
freshening up.
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold
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Programme chart
Outerwearcold to 40°CMax. load 2.0 kg
®
ItemOuterwear made from micro-fibres such as Gore-Tex
®
, WINDSTOPPER®etc.
Notes
SYMPATEX
Zip up jackets before washing.
–
Do not use fabric conditioner.
–
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold
Proofing40°CMax. load 2.0 kg
ItemFor treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, fine, closeweave cotton
garments (poplin) or tablecloths to provide a water and dirt
resistant finish.
Notes
The items should be freshly washed and spun or dried before
–
proofing.
– For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards,
either in a tumble dryer or by ironing.
Extra optionRinse hold
SpinMax. load 6.0 kg
Notes– Drain only: Select
No spin
.
– Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.
Separate rinseMax. load 6.0 kg
Extra optionRinse hold
StarchMax. load 6.0 kg
NoteThe laundry (table cloths, napkins, overalls) should be washed
but not treated with fabric conditioner.
Extra optionRinse hold
See the following page for more information about the programme sequences.
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Programme sequence
This machine has fully electronic
controls with automatic load
recognition. It takes in the right amount
of water required for the programme
depending on the amount of laundry
and its absorbency rate. This means
that programme cycles and durations
can vary.
The programme sequences outlined in
the chart are based on the basic
programme with a full load. Extra
options which can be selected have not
been taken into account.
The display shows the stage the
programme has reached.
Special features in the programme
sequences:
Anti-crease:
At the end of every programme, with
the exception of the
Woollens
programme, the drum continues to turn
at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help
prevent creasing. The door can be
opened and laundry removed at any
time during the anti-crease phase.
1)
Pre-rinse: A pre-rinse without
detergent is carried out automatically
to remove dust.
2)
Run-up to spin: A run-up to spin is
carried out before the wash process
begins to deflate the pillows.
Subsequent water intake for the main
wash is through compartment j.
3)
A second rinse is carried out when a
temperature of 60°C to 95°C has
been selected. A third rinse is
carried out when a temperature
below 60°C is selected.
4)
A third/fourth rinse is carried out if:
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–
there is too much foam in the drum
–
a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has
been selected
–
No spin
5)
A third rinse is carried out if:
No spin
6)
In the
has been selected
has been selected
Outerwear
programme,
laundry is only spun after the main
wash.
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Garment care label symbols
Washing
The figure quoted in the bucket is the
maximum temperature the garment
can be washed at. The number of
bars under the symbol indicates the
level of agitation permitted.
9No bar under the symbol: =
normal agitation
4One bar under the symbol: =
reduced agitation
cTwo bars under the symbol: =
much reduced agitation
/Hand wash (if no temperature
is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
hDo not wash
Drying
The number of dots indicates the
drying temperature
qNormal temperature
rLow temperature
sDo not tumble dry
Ironing
The number of dots indicates the
ironing temperature
IHot iron (max sole plate temp.
approx. 200°C)
HMedium hot iron (max sole
plate temp. approx. 150°C)
GCool iron (max sole plate
temp. approx. 110°C). Do not
steam iron garments carrying
this symbol.
JDo not iron
Professional cleaning
fDry clean only. The letters
indicate the type of cleaning
p
agent required.
wProfessional Wet Clean only
DDo not dry clean
Bleaching
xAny oxidising bleaching
agent can be used
{Only use an oxygen based
bleach or a non-chlorine
bleach
zDo not bleach
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Changing the programme sequence
Cancelling a programme
You can cancel a programme at any
time after it has started.
Press the
^
Stopped:
Cancel programme
Continue
Press the right hand
^
under OK.
The suds will be pumped away.
If you want to remove the laundry:
^ Press the
If you want to select a different
programme:
^ Switch the machine off with the
0-Off
^ Switch the washing machine back on
again.
^
Select and start a new programme.
Start/Stop
Door
button.
button.
button.
Menu
OK
button
I-On/
Interrupting a programme
Switch the machine off with the
^
0-Off
button.
To continue with the same programme:
Switch the machine back on with the
^
I-On/0-Off
button.
I-On/
Changing a programme
Programme
After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.
Temperature
It is possible to select a different
temperature up to 5 minutes after the
programme has started.
Spin speed
It is possible to change the spin speed
up until the final spin begins.
Extra options
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It is possible to select or deselect the
Short
and
Water plus
to 5 minutes after the programme has
started.
Please note that no changes are
possible if the safety lock has been
activated.
extra options up
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Changing the programme sequence
Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started
Door
Press the
^
drum door.
Add or remove items.
^
Close the drum door.
^
The programme will continue
automatically.
Please note:
Once a programme has started the
machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the load.
For this reason, if laundry is added or
removed after the start of a programme,
the machine will always complete the
programme cycle assuming a full load
which can lead to an increase in the
programme duration shown in the
display.
The door cannot be opened, if:
–
the suds temperature is above 55°C.
–
the water is above a certain level.
–
the programme has reached the
Final spin
If you press the
above conditions are present, the
following will appear in the display:
Ü Door locked
button to open the
stage.
Door
button when the
Safety lock
The safety lock prevents the machine
from being opened or the
programme cancelled during a wash
programme.
To activate the safety lock
Press and hold in the
^
button after the programme has
started.
Stopped:
Cancel programme
Continue
By pressing the left hand
under Continue, the following will
appear in the display:
Activate safety lock
^ Confirm by pressing the right hand
Menu
button under OK.
The following will appear in the display:
X Locked
The safety lock is now activated. It is
deactivated automatically at the end of
the programme.
To deactivate the safety lock
^
Press the
Start/Stop
The following will appear in the display:
Deactivate safety lock
^
Press the right hand
under OK, and then the following will
come up in the display:
W Unlocked
Start/Stop
OK
Menu
button.
Menu
button
button
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Detergent
The correct detergent
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Use dispensing aids,
e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets are suitable for full loads, but note that it
may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as
others, and may not be suitable for programmes with short durations. Do not use biological detergents
on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk! Instructions for use and recommended amounts for a full
load are given on the detergent packaging.
All purpose
detergent for
Detergent for
coloured fabrics*
Detergent for
delicates
whites*
CottonsXX
Minimum ironXX
DelicatesXX
AutomaticXX
ExpressXX
WoollensLiquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
SilksLiquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens
Dark garmentsX
DenimX
ShirtsXX
SportswearXX
OuterwearX
2)
Curtains
PillowsX
ProofingOnly use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being
"suitable for use on membrane textiles" as these consist of fluorochemical
compounds. Do not use proofing agents which contain paraffin. Add proofing
agents to compartment §.
2) Note: Only use powder detergent or detergent specially designed for washing curtains
*Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent.
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Detergent
The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
The soiling level of the laundry
–
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
Heavily soiled
Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on
soiling.
– The quantity of the laundry (use
Automatic dispensing).
– The water hardness level.
Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the hardness level
in your area.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in hard
water areas. Dispense according to the
amount specified on the packaging.
First add detergent and then the water
softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water
softener.
Washing with several components
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
we recommend always dispensing the
agents into compartment j in the
following order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softeners
3. Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed
more evenly.
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Detergent
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch
Fabric conditioners make garments soft
to handle and help prevent static cling
when tumble drying.
Starch stiffens and gives body to items
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and
bed linen.
Automatic dispensing of fabric
conditioner or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a programme
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the dispenser compartment,
especially the siphon tube and
fabric conditioner channel, regularly.
See "Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer". Do not use
powder starch formulations or
viscous liquid starch in the §
compartment as it will clog up. See
below.
Adding fabric conditioner or starch
separately
^ Dispense in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
^ Add powder or viscous starch to
compartment i.
^ Add fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment §.
^
Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment §. Do not
exceed the maximum level mark.
It will be automatically dispensed in the
last rinse. At the end of the programme
a small amount of water remains in the
fabric conditioner compartment §.
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^ Press the
button, and select the
programme.
^
Select a spin speed or the
extra option.
^
Press the
Colour run and dye removers/dyes
^
Do not use
removers in this machine.
^
Dyes suitable for use in domestic
washing machines can be used.
However, please note that the salt
used in the dyeing process can
cause corrosion to stainless steel
components in the machine if you
dye frequently. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Further programmes
Starch
Rinse hold
Start/Stop
colour run or dye
button.
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Disconnect the machine from the
,
mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.
The washing machine must not
,
be hosed down.
External casing and fascia
panel
Clean the casing with a mild
^
non-abrasive cleaning agent or soap
and water using a well wrung-out
cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
^ The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent following the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
Cleaning and care
Extra cleaning
Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
with powder detergent approx. every 6
weeks to help prevent deposits building
up in the machine. These can occur
when washing is mainly done at low
temperatures, and also lead to
unpleasant smells. If you have no
reason to wash occasionally at this high
temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C
programme with detergent but no
laundry at regular intervals.
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer
Remove detergent residues regularly.
,
Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic
surfaces and other components
because of the chemicals they
contain.
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic
and chrome without the use of
chemicals. It can be washed 300 times.
^
Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release catch and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
^
Clean the detergent drawer with
warm water.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the siphon and conditioner
channel
1. Remove the siphon from
compartment § and rinse under
warm running water. Clean the
siphon tube in the same way.
2. Replace the siphon.
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the siphon, the siphon tube
and the fabric conditioner channel
regularly. A build-up of starch will
cause them to get clogged.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing
^
Clean the fabric conditioner channel
using a brush and warm water.
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^ Use a bottle brush to remove
detergent residues and limescale
from the jets inside the detergent
dispenser drawer housing.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the dispensing unit
The container should be cleaned each
time you change brand of liquid
detergent.
Cleaning the container and lid
Do not use solvents, abrasive
,
cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic
surfaces and other components
because of the chemicals they
contain.
^ Remove the container from its base.
^ Remove the lid.
^ Rinse the container with hot water to
remove any detergent residues.
^ Clean the container and lid with a
mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or
soap and water. Wipe dry with a soft
cloth.
Cleaning the dispensing tube
It is not normally necessary to clean the
dispensing tube.
After refitting the container, sufficient
detergent for 2-3 washes will still be in
the system. After that the new detergent
will be used.
However if you have had any problems
with the old detergent (e.g. you have
had to change brand because of an
allergic reaction), you will have to
dismantle the dispensing tube and
rinse it out thoroughly.
After cleaning, the dispensing tube
must be primed with detergent again
and the dosage level must be set. See
"Before using for the first time
- Priming the liquid detergent
dispensing system" and "Liquid
detergent dispensing - Dosage level".
^
Clean the valve in the bottom of the
container.
Remember to reset the detergent
dosage level if you change brand of
liquid detergent.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the filter in the water
inlet
The washing machine has a filter to
protect the water inlet valve.
The accessible filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose should be
checked every six months, or more
often if there are frequent interruptions
to the external water supply.
First turn off the stopcock.
^
Unscrew the threaded union
^
connecting the free end of the inlet
hose to the stopcock.
^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the
recess.
^ Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar 2 and remove.
^ Clean the plastic filter.
^ Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose.
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Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight. If water drips
out, tighten the connection.
Never forget to put the filter back in
place after cleaning.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the
machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a
,
suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
The programme does not start
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The display remains
dark and the indicator
lights for the
programme buttons
are not lit up.
You are asked to enter
a code.
The display is dark.The display has
There is no power to
the machine.
Access via a code has
been activated.
switched off
automatically to save
energy (Standby
mode).
Check whether
– the mains plug is plugged
in and switched on.
– the fuse or circuit breaker
has tripped.
Enter the code and confirm
the entry. Deactivate the
code if you do not wish this
message to appear in the
display the next time the
machine is switched on.
Press a button. Standby
comes to an end.
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Problem solving guide
Fault messages in the display
ProblemPossible causeRemedy A
Fault
q
Check drainage
system
Fault
p
Water intake
Open stopcock
Waterproof system
o
activated
Close the stopcock
Technical fault.
,
Call the Service
Department
The following flashes in
the display:
Anti-crease
alternately with
Check detergent
The water outlet is
–
blocked or
restricted.
The drain hose has
–
Clean the drain filter and
–
the drain pump.
The maximum delivery
–
head is 1 m.
been fixed too high.
The water inlet is
blocked or restricted.
Check whether
the stopcock is opened
–
properly.
– the inlet hose is kinked.
The water protection
system has reacted.
Call the Service
Department.
There is a fault.Start the programme again.
If the fault message
appears again, contact the
Service Department.
Excessive foam has
built up during
washing.
Check:
–
the amount of detergent
used.
–
the dosage level, if using
Automatic dispensing.
Follow the instructions on
the manufacturer's
packaging and also take
the degree of soiling of the
laundry into account.
A To switch off the fault message: Switch the machine off with the
button.
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I-On/0-Off
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Problem solving guide
Problems with the automatic liquid detergent dispensing
system
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
No liquid detergent
has been dispensed.
Using automatic liquid
detergent dispensing
does not give the
required result.
The liquid detergent
container and tube are
empty.
The tube is kinked or
squashed.
Automatic
The
dispensing
not been activated.
If none of the above is the case, call the Service
Department.
Not enough liquid
detergent was
dispensed.
The dosage level has
been set too low.
button has
Add liquid detergent to the
container and fill the tube with
liquid detergent as described
in "Before using for the first
time - Priming the liquid
detergent dispensing system".
Make sure you remember to
refill the liquid detergent
container in good time.
Position the tube so that it is
free of kinks.
The indicator light for the
Automatic dispensing
will come on when the button
is pressed.
Check whether the opening in
the lid of the container has
become clogged.
Increase the dosage level and
select a higher degree of
soiling setting, if necessary.
button
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Problem solving guide
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The laundry is not
clean even though the
dosage level is set
correctly.
The liquid detergent
has dried out.
The wrong cleaning
agent e.g. powder
detergent, bleaching
agent or fabric
conditioner, was added
to the liquid detergent
container by mistake.
There are dark specks
in the liquid detergent.
Liquid detergents
usually contain no
bleaching agents.
They do not remove
fruit, coffee and tea
stains.
The container has not
been closed properly.
Empty out the agent and clean the container and the
valve in the bottom of the container thoroughly.
Check whether any of the wrong cleaning agent has
made its way into the dispensing tube. If it has, the
tube must be dismantled and cleaned thoroughly.
Mould has developed
in the detergent.
Instead of liquid detergent,
–
use a general purpose
powder detergent
containing a bleaching
agent.
or
Add stain removers into
–
compartment j of the
detergent dispenser
drawer.
Clean the container, refill it
with liquid detergent and
close the lid securely.
Pour the liquid detergent out
of the container and then
clean the container
thoroughly.
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General problems
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
The pump makes
strange noises.
Large amounts of
detergent residue remain
in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed or
too much water remains
in the § compartment.
The display is in a
different language.
The laundry has not
been spun satisfactorily.
When laundry is dry it
feels hard to the touch.
Problem solving guide
The machine feet are not
level.
This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of
a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
The water pressure is too
low.
Powder detergent used in
conjunction with water
softeners tends to
become sticky.
The siphon tube is not
correctly positioned, or is
clogged up.
A different language has
been selected in
Language
The spin speed selected
was too low.
Too vigorous a wash
action.
Not enough detergent
used.
No fabric conditioner
used.
Settings
J.
Level the machine (see
"Installation and
connection").
Clean the filter in the
–
water inlet.
It may be useful to
–
select the
extra option.
In future, add washing
powder into the
dispenser drawer first,
and then add the water
softener.
Clean the siphon, (see
“Cleaning and care" "Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer”).
Set the language you
want. The flag symbol
will guide you.
Select a higher spin
speed next time.
Programme in gentle
action and more water.
Increase detergent dose
to prevent limescale
build up in laundry.
Use fabric conditioner in
last rinse.
Water plus
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Problem solving guide
An unsatisfactory wash result
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
Grey, greasy
particles cling to
washed laundry.
White residues
which look like
powder detergent
are seen on dark
textiles after
washing.
A stale smell is in
the drum and on
the laundry.
Clothes are coming
out creased.
Insufficient amounts of
detergent were used to
break down the particles
of grease in heavily
soiled laundry.
The detergent contained
compounds (zeolites) to
aid water softening
which are not soluble in
water. They have ended
up on the laundry.
Low temperature
washing.
Programme was
overloaded.
The wrong programme
was used.
Use more detergent.
–
Before washing the next load
–
run a Cottons 95°C
programme with powder
detergent but without a load.
Try and brush off the
–
residues with a soft brush
once the laundry is dry.
Wash dark textiles using a
–
detergent which contains no
zeolites. Liquid detergents
usually contain no zeolites.
– Use the
programme for dark coloured
laundry.
Before washing the next load
run a Cottons 95°C programme
with powder detergent but
without a load.
Reduce the quantity of clothes
in the drum.
–
Check care labels and the
programme chart.
–
Use easy iron conditioners.
Dark laundry
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Problem solving guide
The door will not open
Possible causeRemedy
The machine is not
connected to the
electricity supply and/or is
not switched on.
The safety lock has been
activated.
Access via a code has
been activated.
Power cut.Open the drum door as described in the next
The door was not correctly
engaged.
There is still water in the
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is
higher than 55°C.
Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/or
switch the machine on with the
Deactivate the safety lock as described in
"Changing the programme sequence - Safety
lock".
Deactivate the code as described in "Settings
menu".
section.
Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
and then press the
Clean the drain filter and drain pump as described
in the next section.
Door
I-On/0-Off
button.
button.
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Problem solving guide
Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure
Switch the washing machine off.
^
There is a lever behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel.
^ Remove the lever.
Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is blocked, up to
25 litres of water will be retained in the
machine.
Caution: if laundry has been
,
washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!
Procedure for draining the machine
Place a suitable container under the
^
access flap.
When draining water from the
machine, do not unscrew the drain
filter completely or take it right out.
^
Use it to open the access flap.
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^
Unscrew the drain filter lid until water
runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
^
Tighten the drain filter back up again.
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Once the flow of water ceases:
Remove the drain filter completely.
^
^ Clean it thoroughly.
Problem solving guide
Make sure the drain filter is
,
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
Opening the drum door
Always make sure that the drum
,
is stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is
extremely dangerous.
^
Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the
filter housing. Turn the impeller by
hand to check that it rotates freely.
Any foreign object causing an
obstruction should be removed.
^
Put the drain filter back in place and
secure.
^
Pull the emergency release
downwards (see illustration). The
drum door will open.
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After sales service
Repairs
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please
contact:
your Miele Dealer, or
–
the Miele Service Department
–
(see back cover for contact details).
When contacting your Dealer or the
Service Department, please quote the
model and serial number of your
machine, both of which are shown on
the data plate.
Future updates (PC)
The indicator light marked PC is the
interface used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes and for updating the
machine's programme data.
Appliance guarantee
Please see the guarantee card
supplied with your machine.
Optional accessories
Optional accessories for this washing
machine are available from your Miele
Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
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Front view
Installation and connection
a Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system
b Electricity supply cable
c - f Flexible drain hose (with
detachable swivel elbow)
g Control panel
h Detergent dispenser drawer
i Drum door
j Access to drain filter, drain pump
and emergency release
k Four height adjustable feet
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Installation and connection
Rear view
a Protruding lid for holding when
moving the machine
b Electricity supply cable
c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system
d Drain hose
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e Transit bar covers
f Restraining clip for inlet hose and
drain hose
g Restraining clips for transit bars
when removed
h Dispensing tube for automatic liquid
detergent dispensing system
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Installation and connection
Installation surface
A concrete floor is the most suitable
installation surface for a washing
machine, being far less prone to
vibration during the spin cycle than
wooden floorboards or a carpeted
surface.
Please note the following points:
The machine must be level and
^
securely positioned.
To avoid vibrations during spinning,
^
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.
If installing on a wooden joist floor:
^ We recommend a plywood base (at
least 59x52x3 cm). The base should
span several joists and be bolted to
the joists and not only to the
floorboards. Check for the presence
of pipes and cables first.
If possible, install the machine in a
corner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.
Transporting the machine to its
installation site
To manoeuvre the machine out of its
packing case to its installation site, hold
it by the front feet as well as by the
edge of the lid where it protrudes to the
rear of the washing machine.
Do not lift the machine by the drum
door.
Ensure that the machine feet and
,
the floor are dry to prevent the
machine from slipping during the
spin cycle.
Removing the transit fittings
,
If the machine is installed on a
raised plinth, it has to be secured
against slippage during spinning
using retaining clips (available from
the Miele Spare Parts Dept).
^
To remove the left and right covers
1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the
cover as illustrated.
2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.
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Installation and connection
Using the spanner supplied, turn the
^
left-hand transit bar 90°, then
Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,
^
then
^
withdraw the transit bar.
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^
withdraw the transit bar.
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Fit the covers onto the two holes.
^
Then plug the holes as shown with
the caps.
Installation and connection
The machine must not be moved
,
without the transit bars in place.
Store them as shown or keep them
in a safe place for future use. They
must be re-fitted if the machine is to
be moved again (e.g. when moving
house).
Re-fitting the transit bars
Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.
^
Secure the transit bars to the back of
the washing machine. Make sure that
holes b are fitted over retainers a.
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Installation and connection
Levelling the machine
The machine must stand perfectly level
on all four feet to ensure safe and
proper operation.
Using the spanner supplied, turn
^
counter nut 2 in a clockwise
direction. Then turn counter nut 2
together with foot 1 to unscrew.
Incorrect installation may increase
electricity and water consumption and
may cause the machine to move about.
Screwing out and adjusting the feet
The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is
delivered.
^ Use a spirit level to check the
machine is standing level.
^ Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe
wrench. Turn counter nut 2 again
using the spanner supplied until it
sits firmly up against the housing.
,
All four counter nuts must sit
firmly up against the housing. Please
also check this for the feet which did
not need adjustment. Otherwise
there is the danger of the machine
moving about.
This washing machine is not suitable
for building under a worktop.
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Installation and connection
Dispensing unit
The dispensing unit (liquid detergent
container, lid and base) are stored in
the drum when the washing machine
is delivered.
Open the door (the washing machine
^
must be connected to the electricity
supply).
Remove the dispensing unit.
^
Positioning the container
For safety reasons the
,
dispensing unit must not be
positioned above sockets, switches,
lights etc and must be at a distance
of at least 60 cm
It must be easily accessible for
refilling.
The unit can be located in a variety of
positions.
away from them.
a Container (capacity: 5 litres)
b Lid
c Dispensing tube (length: 2 metres).
This is located at the back of the
washing machine.
d Base
Fixings supplied:
–
Hose clip
outlet underneath the container.
–
2 screws
position.
for securing the tube to the
for securing the base in
a On the lid of the washing machine
b Beside the washing machine, e.g. on
a shelf
c In a unit next to the washing machine
d Fixed to the wall.
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Installation and connection
Fitting the tube
The tube must not be kinked,
,
squashed or damaged in any way.
Do not remove the stopper at the
end of the tube until after it has been
fitted. If dirt were to get into the tube,
it could damage the pump.
Place the dispensing unit in the
^
position you have chosen for it.
Take the end of the tube from the
^
back of the washing machine and
position it so that it reaches the base
of the dispensing unit.
^ Take the container off its base and
unscrew the base.
^ Remove the stopper from the end of
the tube.
Attach the tube to the outlet
^
underneath the base using the hose
clip supplied.
If the tube is too long, it can be
looped behind the washing machine.
Extension tube
A 5 metre long extension tube is
available from your Miele dealer or the
Miele Spare Parts Department as an
optional extra.
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If the 5 metre tube is used, an
increased dosage level of 215 ml
needs to be set when the liquid
detergent dispensing system is primed
- see "Before using for the first time".
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Fitting the base
Only use the screws supplied
,
to secure the dispensing unit to the
lid of the washing machine.
Using different screws could
damage the washing machine.
The tube must be attached to the
outlet underneath the base before the
base is screwed into position.
Installation and connection
Secure the base to the lid of the
^
washing machine by hand, using the
screws supplied.
^ Place the rubber stoppers in the
holes (this time from above).
^ Now place the container onto the
base and push it down firmly.
^
Use a thin screwdriver to remove the
two rubber stoppers.
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Installation and connection
The Miele Waterproof system
The Miele Waterproof system protects
the washing machine from water
damage.
The system consists of three main
components:
1) the inlet hose
2) the electronic unit and the washing
machine housing
3) the drain hose
1) Inlet hose
– The inlet hose is fitted with an
additional electrical safety valve
which works like an automatic
stopcock and is housed in the inlet
hose connection box.
– It is pressure tested to between
7,000 and 10,000 kPa.
– The inlet hose has a protective
sleeve.
2) Electronic unit and washing
machine housing
Sump
–
Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the machine. A
float switches off the safety valves,
preventing any more water from
flowing into the machine and water in
the suds container is pumped away.
Overflow protection
–
This prevents the washing machine
taking in too much water. If the water
level exceeds a certain level, the
drain pump switches in and pumps
the excess water away.
3) Drain hose
The drain hose is protected by a
ventilation system which prevents the
washing machine from being
emptied completely.
Any leaking water from the inlet hose
is fed into the sump through this
protective sleeve. A float switches off
the safety valve, preventing any more
water from flowing into the machine
and water in the suds container is
pumped away.
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Installation and connection
Connection to the water supply
The plastic casing of the safety
,
valve contains electrical
components. The Waterproof system
must only be connected to its own
stopcock. It must not be connected
to mixer taps or similar and must not
be fitted in areas where there is the
risk of water or other liquids
reaching it.
Do not get wet.
The machine should be connected to
the mains water supply in accordance
with local and national safety
regulations. The German authorities do
not require it to have a non-return valve
as the washing machine has been
designed to comply with DIN
regulations.
The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between 100
and 1,000 kPa (1-10 bar). If it is higher
than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a
pressure reducing valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock
3
with
/4" thread. The stopcock should
be fitted by a qualified plumber.
,The connection point is subject
to mains water pressure. Turn on the
stopcock slowly and check for leaks.
Correct the position of the washer
and union if appropriate.
The protective sleeve of the hose
must not be damaged or kinked.
The washing machine is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply
and connection to a household
water softener is not recommended.
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Installation and connection
Maintenance and care
If you intend to unscrew the Miele
Waterproof system hose from the
stopcock it is essential to disconnect
the machine from the electricity supply
first.
Only use a Miele Waterproof system
hose should you need a replacement.
In order to protect the water inlet
valve, the dirt filter in the water inlet
valve connection must not be
removed.
Extension hose
A 1.5 metre long (metal) extension hose
is available from your Miele dealer or
the Miele Spare Parts Department as an
optional extra.
This hose is tested to withstand
pressures of up to 14,000 kPa and can
be used as a flexible extension to the
water supply.
N.B. Using this hose renders the
Waterproof system safety valve on the
inlet hose ineffective.
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Installation and connection
Connection to the drainage
system
The machine drains via a drain pump
with a delivery head of 1 metre*.
The drain hose must not be kinked as
this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow
at the end of the hose can be turned in
either direction, or can be detached if
required, with a sharp twist and pull.
If required, the drain hose can be
extended to a length of 5 m. The
necessary parts can be purchased
from the Miele Spare Parts Department
or your Miele dealer.
* For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second
duo-drain pump is available with the
corresponding kit from the Miele Spare
Parts Department or your Miele Dealer.
Drain hose connection:
1. Direct into a sink or basin:
Please note the following
Hook the hose over the edge and
–
secure.
Make sure that the water can drain
–
away freely without hindrance.
Otherwise there is a risk of water
overflowing or of some of the drained
water being sucked back into the
machine.
2. Connected securely to a plastic drain
pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no
need to use a non-return valve.
3. Connected securely to a standpipe.
4. Connected securely to a floor gully.
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Installation and connection
Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person, in strict accordance with
current national and local safety
regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation work
has been carried out.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug ready for
connection to a 230-240V mains
supply.
Please ensure the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible after installation.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section
739).
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
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Consumption data
LoadConsumption data
EnergyWaterDuration
in kWhin litresShortNormal
Cottons95°C6.0 kg1.99472 h 09 min
Minimum iron40°C
Delicates30°C2.0 kg0.356949 min59 min
Woollens /30°C2.0 kg0.2339–39 min
Automatic40°C3.5 kg0.35-0.5040-55–1 h 18 min
Shirts60°C2.0 kg1.00591 h 02 min1 h 12 min
Express40°C3.0 kg0.3034–30 min
Denim40°C3.0 kg0.505250 min1 h 00 min
Hygiene60°C6.0 kg1.4055–2 h 20 min
Dark garments40°C3.0 kg0.60601 h 05 min1 h 15 min
Curtains40°C2.0 kg0.4538–55 min
Pillows60°C1 pillow0.8044–1 h 20 min
Silks /30°C1.0 kg0.2539–36 min
Sportswear40°C2.0 kg0.353547 min1 h 07 min
Outerwear40°C2.0 kg0.455953 min1 h 03 min
Proofing40°C2.0 kg0.3012–29 min
1)
60°C
60°C3.0 kg0.73391 h 03 min
40°C
40°C
6.0 kg1.02471 h 49 min
1)
6.0 kg0.65551 h 59 min
2)
3.0 kg0.363959 min
1)
3.0 kg0.505559 min1 h 19 min
Notes for test institutes:
1)
EN 60456 test programme
2)
Short programme for test institutes; the
Short
extra option must be selected.
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any extra options
selected.
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Technical data
Height850 mm
Width595 mm
Depth634 mm
Depth with door open1074 mm
Weight99 kg
Maximum floor load1,600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)
Capacity6 kg dry laundry
Voltagesee data plate
Connected loadsee data plate
Fuse ratingsee data plate / plug
Consumption datasee "Consumption data"
Water flow pressure minimum100 kPa (1 bar)
Water flow pressure maximum1,000 kPa (10 bar)
Inlet hose length1.60 m
Drain hose length1.50 m
Mains connection cable length1.60 m
Delivery head max.1.00 m
Maximum drainage length5.00 m
LEDsClass 1
Test certificates awardedRadio/TV suppression, VDE
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Settings menu
for changing default settings
The Settings menu can be used to alter the machine's electronics to suit
changing requirements.
Settings can be altered at any time.
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Settings menu
To open the Settings menu
Connect the machine to the
^
electricity supply.
Switch on the washing machine.
^
Press both menu buttons at the same
^
time until the following appears in the
display:
Settings
Language F
Continue
You are now in the
Settings
OK
menu.
^ Select the setting you want with the
Menu
left hand
button under
Continue, and confirm your selection
with the right hand
Menu
button
under OK.
Language F
The display can be set to appear in
one of several different languages.
Time (of day)
First select either a 24 hour or 12 hour
clock or to not have a clock displayed
at all. You can then set the current time
of day.
Clock format
Select the clock format you want with
^
the left hand
Continue, and confirm your selection
with the right hand
under OK.
Set the time of day
^ Select the
sub-menu and use the
to set the time.
Menu
button under
Menu
button
Set the time of day
Menu
buttons
You can select the language you want
via the Language sub-menu.
The flag after the word
Language
acts
as a guide to prevent a language which
will not be understood from being set.
A tick L will appear beside the
language to show that it has been set.
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Settings menu
Detergent dosage
If you change the brand of liquid
detergent for the automatic dispensing
system you will also need to alter the
dosage level set for it.
See "Liquid detergent dispensing Dosage level" for more information.
Gentle action
Activating gentle action reduces the
drum action and is suitable for
washing slightly soiled items more
gently. It should be activated for
garments with a single bar under the
care label and for articles which feel
too hard after they have been dried.
Gentle action can be activated for the
Cottons
programmes.
The machine is delivered with the
Gentle action setting deactivated.
A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
and the
Minimum iron
Longer pre-wash
The pre-wash for the
programme can be extended by 6, 9
or 12 minutes.
The default setting for the pre-wash is
25 minutes.
If you require a longer pre-wash, this
can be extended.
A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
Cottons
Suds cooling
When this is activated, additional
water flows into the drum at the end
of the main wash to cool the suds
down. Hot suds can damage plastic
drainage pipes.
Suds cooling takes place when
temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are
selected.
Suds cooling should be activated:
–
to prevent the danger of scalding if
the drain hose is hooked over the
edge of a sink or basin.
–
where the drainage pipes do not
comply with DIN 1986.
The machine is delivered with Suds
cooling deactivated.
A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
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Settings menu
Lock code
The code prevents your machine
being used without your knowledge.
Lock code
125
When the code has been activated, you
have to enter a code after switching the
washing machine on. Otherwise the
washing machine cannot be operated.
To activate the Lock code
Lock code
Activate
Menu
OK
button
Continue
^ Press the right hand
under OK.
^ The display will now request that a
code is entered. The code is 125 and
cannot be altered.
To enter the Lock code
Lock code
0 00
*
^
Enter the first number with the left
hand
Menu
button under *. Confirm
OK
your selection of this number by
pressing the right hand
Menu
button
under OK. Now enter the second
number.
Back AOK
Confirm the code by pressing the
^
right hand
Menu
button under OK or,
if you have made a mistake, press
the left hand
Back
A.
Menu
button under
The following will appear in the display:
XLock code activated.
Entry OK
Once the machine is switched off, it
can only be used again if the code is
entered.
To use the washing machine when
the code is activated
When the machine is switched on
again, the display will request the code.
^
Enter code 125 as described above
and confirm the entry.
The washing machine is now unlocked
and ready for use.
To deactivate the Lock code
Proceed as for activating the code.
^
Repeat the process until all three
numbers have been entered.
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Temperature unit
You can chose for the temperature to
be displayed in
°F/Fahrenheit
A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
°C/Celsius
.
or
Buzzer
When the buzzer function has been
activated, an audible tone sounds at
the end of a programme or when
Rinse hold is reached.
There are two volumes:
Normal
(the machine is delivered with this
option as the default setting)
The buzzer sounds at the end of a
programme or when Rinse hold is
reached.
Loud
The buzzer sounds at maximum volume
Loud
at the end of a programme or
when Rinse hold is reached.
A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
Keypad tone
An audible tone sounds each time a
button is pressed.
The machine is delivered with the
keypad tone switched off.
A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
Brightness
There are ten different display
brightness settings.
The machine is delivered with the
display brightness on setting 5.
This will change as soon as a different
setting is chosen.
Contrast
There are ten different display
contrast settings.
The machine is delivered with the
display contrast on setting 5.
This will change as soon as a different
setting is chosen.
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Settings menu
Standby
To save energy, the display goes out
and the indicator light for the
Stop
button will start flashing slowly.
The display will always go out,
if a programme is not selected within
–
10 minutes of the machine being
switched on.
10 minutes after the end of a
–
programme.
Pressing one of the buttons switches
the display back on again.
You can also choose whether you want
the display to go out 10 minutes after a
programme has started or to remain
visible throughout the programme.
On
The standby function is switched on.
When this option is selected, the
display will go out 10 minutes after a
programme has started.
Start/
Memory
If an extra option has been selected
for a programme, Automatic
dispensing has been selected, or the
recommended temperature or spin
speed has been altered, the machine
will store the changes in memory at
the start of a programme.
When this programme is chosen again
these settings will appear in the display.
The machine is delivered with the
memory function deactivated.
A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
To close the Settings menu
Settings
Back A
Menu
OK
button
Continue
^ Press the right hand
under OK.
Not in current programme
(the machine is delivered with this
option selected as standard)
The standby function is switched off.
The display will remain visible during a
programme.
A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
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Alteration rights reserved/2606/W 4449 WPS LiquidWash
M.-Nr. 06 732 380 / 02
en-GB
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