Miele W 4842 User Manual
Operating and Installation
Instructions
Washer
W 4842
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
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M.-Nr. 07 459 560
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control panel ......................................................7
Display function ....................................................8
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the display language ..........................................9
Washing tips: .....................................................10
Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1. Prepare and sort the laundry .......................................11
2. Load the laundry ................................................12
Loading a comforter ...............................................13
3. Select a program ................................................14
4. Select a temperature and/or spin speed ..............................14
Program guide ....................................................15
Final spin speed ..................................................19
5. Select an option .................................................20
6. Add detergent ..................................................21
Detergents .......................................................23
Fabric after care ..................................................24
7. Select Delay Start (if desired) ......................................25
8. Start the program................................................26
9. Activate the Child Lock (if desired) ..................................26
10. Program end ..................................................27
Quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Canceling a program...............................................29
Interrupting a program..............................................29
Changing a program ...............................................29
Adjusting the temperature ...........................................29
Adjusting the spin speed............................................29
Adjusting the options ...............................................29
Adding/removing laundry during a wash program ........................30
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Contents
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the exterior and control panel ................................31
Cleaning the drum .................................................31
Cleaning the dispenser drawer .......................................32
Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................34
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
No wash program will start ..........................................35
The display shows a fault message....................................36
General issues with the washer .......................................37
Unsatisfactory wash results ..........................................38
The drum door cannot be opened.....................................39
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation site ....................................................46
Removing the shipping struts ........................................47
Leveling the washer................................................48
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct usage
WARNING - To reduce the risk of
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fire, electric shock or injury to
persons while using your appliance
follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
Only use the washing machine to
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wash items which are specified by the
manufacturer to be machine washable
on the fabric care label. Any other
applications may be dangerous.
Read all instructions before
installation or use to prevent injury
and appliance damage.
This appliance conforms to all
uniform safety codes and
regulations.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Persons who lack physical, sensory
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or mental abilities, or experience with
the appliance should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a
responsible person.
Children
Do not allow children to play on or in
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the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
The drum door glass will be hot
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when washing at very high
temperatures.
Do not touch the glass. Danger of
burns! Keep children away from the
washer when in use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Technical safety
Do not install or use a washer with
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visible damage.
Before connecting the machine,
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ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the mains electrical
supply. If in doubt contact an
electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment- grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection of
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the equipment-grounding conductor
may result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided
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with the appliance - if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
Do not use an extension cord to
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connect this appliance to the power
supply. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
Faulty components must only be
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replaced with genuine Miele spare
parts.
Installation, repair and maintenance
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work should be performed by a Miele
authorized service technician. Work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and may void the warranty.
Do not repair or replace any part of
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the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
these operating instructions.
If the power cord is damaged it
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must only be replaced by a Miele Service technician with a genuine Miele
power cord.
Before servicing, cleaning or in the
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event of a fault, disconnect the
appliance from the main power supply.
Only use a new hose kit to connect
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the washer to the water supply. Old
hosing should not be re-used.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen
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gas may be produced in a hot water
system that has not been used for 2
weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has
not been used for such a period, turn
on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several
minutes before using the washing
machine. This will release any built-up
hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time, the gas is
flammable.
Before the appliance is removed for
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service or discarded, remove the door.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
Do not install or store this appliance
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where it will be exposed to the weather.
Do not install the washing machine
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in rooms where temperatures below
freezing may occur.
Before using the washer for the first
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time, remove the shipping struts at the
back of the appliance (see "Installation
- Removing the shipping struts"). Failure
to remove the shipping struts can
damage the washer and surroundings
during spinning.
During extended absences (e.g.,
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vacation), close the water supply.
Danger of flooding!
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Before hanging the drain hose in the
sink, make sure the water will drain
away quickly enough.
Secure the hose. The force of the water
exiting the hose can cause an
unsecured hose to pop out of the sink.
Ensure that no foreign objects are
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left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper
clips, etc.) this can cause damage to
clothes and the machine.
Proper dosing of the detergent will
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eliminate the need to remove lime
deposits. However, if heavy limescale
does form on the washer, select a
descaling agent with corrosion
protection. Closely follow the
instructions on the product package.
Do not wash articles that have been
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previously cleaned, washed, soaked or
spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents or other flammable
substances. These articles give off
vapors that could ignite or explode. Do
not add these items to the wash load.
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
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solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off
vapors which could ignite or explode.
Do not use cleaning solvents on or
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near the machine or the controls.
Contact with cleaning solvents will
damage the surface.
Do not reach into the appliance if
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the drum is moving.
Do not tamper
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with the controls.
Accessories
Only use genuine Miele
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accessories. If unapproved parts are
used, guarantee, performance and
product liability claims may become
void.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND REVIEW THEM
PERIODICALLY
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Control panel
Guide to the washer
a Program buttons
To select a wash program.
b Option buttons
Special features to enhance a wash
program.
c PC Indicator
Allows a service technician to check
and update the wash programs.
d Delay Start button
To delay the start of a program.
e Display with menu buttons
See "Display function" for more
information.
f Start
Starts the selected wash program.
g Pause button
Pauses or cancels a program.
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Guide to the washer
Display function
The display allows you to operate and
select various functions of the washer.
Selection and display of program
settings
Temperature selection
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Spin speed selection
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Delay start
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Display of an approximate program
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running time
Program selection using the display
By pressing the "MasterCare" button,
you can select from the following
programs:
– Extra White
– Delicates
– Silk
– Denim / Jeans
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Dress shirts
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Comforters
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Outerwear
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Table linens
"Menu" buttons
Various settings can be made with the
"Menu" buttons.
The values above the vertical line can
be adjusted and/or confirmed.
Example:
Duration: 1:02 h
MG G P G G GM
Warm
MG G G G P GM
High spin
Pressing the left menu button "Warm"
allows to adjust the temperature. The
"High spin" button allows you to adjust
the spin speed.
Example:
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Beach towels
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Drain / Spin
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Quick rinse
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Clean Machine
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MasterCare
Extra White
+
OK
With the "+" button additional
programs can be selected and
confirmed with the "OK" button.
The appliance must be correctly
installed and connected before the
first use. Please see the "Installation
instructions."
This washing machine has
undergone thorough testing in the
factory, there may be some residual
water in the drum from this process.
Before using for the first time
Shipping strut reminder
The shipping struts must be
removed before the first use to avoid
machine damage.
Confirm that the shipping struts have
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been removed by pressing "OK".
The washer is now ready for the first
use.
Running a spin cycle before the first
use is, for safety reasons, not possible.
To activate the spin cycle a wash
program must be run without laundry
or detergent.
^ Turn on the water supply.
The Welcome screen shows once the
washer is turned on for the first time.
The Welcome screen will not show
after the washer has run for more than 1
hour.
The display now shows the language
setting.
Setting the display language
The default setting for the display
language is German. The display
language can be adjusted.
Language
english
Starting the first wash program
Select program
^ Press the program button "Sanitize".
^ Press the "Start" button.
Once the program has finished the first
use is complete. The washer can be
used.
+ OK
^
Select the desired language by
pressing the left menu button "+".
Confirm the setting with the right
"OK" button.
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Before using for the first time
Washing tips:
Energy and water consumption
Do not overload the washer. The
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energy and water consumption will
be most energy efficient.
Use the "Express" program for small
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loads.
When smaller amounts of laundry are
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washed using the "Normal" and
"Sanitize" programs, the automatic
load recognition feature will
automatically reduce the water,
energy, and time for that load. This
may cause a correction in the
remaining time displayed for the
wash.
– If applicable use the program
"Normal - Very Warm" instead of
"Sanitize". It saves between 35% and
45% energy. For most soiling, this is
sufficient. For stubborn soiling use
the option "Heavy Soil".
Detergent use
Use the recommended amount of
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detergent.
Bear in mind the soiling degree of
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the laundry.
Use less detergent for small loads.
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Options selection
(Extended, Heavy Soil)
Select for:
For light to normal soiled items
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without stains use a wash program
without an option.
– For normal to heavily soiled items
with stains wash with the "Extended"
option.
– For heavily soiled items use a wash
program with the "Heavy Soil" option
and "Extended".
– Items with lager soiling, e.g. dust,
sand, use a program with the option
"Heavy Soil".
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Tip: If you will be using a tumble
dryer to dry the laundry
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Select the highest spin speed
suitable for the wash load to remove
as much water as possible to save
energy when tumble drying.
Using the washer
1. Prepare and sort the laundry
Empty all pockets.
^
Foreign objects left in pockets
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(e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)
can cause damage to clothes and
the machine.
Pretreat stains
^ Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea,
etc.) or badly soiled areas (collars
and cuffs) should be pretreated with
a stain remover or a paste made from
powder detergent and warm water.
Dab stains with a damp light colored
cloth. Do not rub!
,
Do not use chemical solvents in
the machine.
Sort the laundry
Only wash items that are labeled
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machine washable by the
manufacturer. Most garments have a
fabric care label in the collar or side
seam.
Sort the laundry by care label and
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color.
General tips
Dark fabrics often bleed the first few
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times they are washed. They should
be washed separately several times
before being included in a mixed
load.
– Curtains: Remove any lead weights
or strips before washing.
– Loose bra underwires should be
removed or sewn in place before
washing.
– Woolens, knitted garments, jeans,
pants and sweat shirts should be
turned inside out.
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Close zippers, hooks and eyelets
before washing.
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Comforter covers and pillowcases
should be fastened to prevent small
items from rolling inside of them.
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Do not wash items with the h
symbol on the fabric care label.
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Using the washer
2. Load the laundry
^ Open the drum door.
^ Load the laundry loosely into the
drum. For best results, wash mixed
loads of small and large items. This
will improve washing effectiveness
and help distribute the load evenly.
Close the drum door. To prevent
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damage, make sure that there is no
clothing caught between the drum
door and the seal.
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^
Close the drum door.
Using the washer
Loading a comforter
"Full size" comforters up to 84" x 88" /
213 x 224 cm can be washed.
Make sure to load the comforter
correctly to avoid damage.
^ Fold the comforter and load into the
washer.
^ Turn the comforter in the drum so that
a smooth surface forms facing the
door when the comforter is
completely loaded.
Comforter loaded correctly
Comforter loaded incorrectly
,
Make sure that the comforter
does not touch the rubber door seal
and that all corners are tucked in.
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Using the washer
3. Select a program
^ Press the button of the desired
program.
The indicator of the selected program
lights.
4. Select a temperature and/or
spin speed
The preselected temperature and/or
spin speed can be adjusted if the
program allows for it. See the "Program
guide".
Duration: 1:02 h
MG G P G G GM
Warm
By pressing the left menu button
"Warm", the temperature will be
adjusted. Pressing the right menu
button "High spin" will adjust the spin
speed.
If "MasterCare" is selected a list will
appear in the display.
MasterCare
Extra White
+
MG G G G P GM
High spin
OK
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^
With the left menu button "+"
additional programs can be selected
and then confirmed with the right
menu button "OK".
Duration: 1:12 h
Extra White
Hot
^
If desired and allowed by the
Max spin
program, adjust the temperature with
the left menu button and spin speed
with the right menu button.
Using the washer
Program guide
Temperature Final Spin Item / Tip
Normal Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer
Hot D Items made from cottons, linen or
Very warm C
mixed fabrics.
Warm B Max spin
Cold A
No heat
Wrinkle-free Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer
Hot J High spin Items made from synthetics, mixed
Very warm I Med spin
Warm H
Cold G
No heat
Sanitize Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer
Sanitize E Max spin Items which have skin contact or for
Hot D High spin
Handwash Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer
Warm N Hand washable items which do not
Cold M Med spin
No heat
Important:
Fill the drum only
Items need room to move otherwise
they might get caught in the drum
door seal.
fabrics or wrinkle free cottons.
special hygienic requests.
contain wool or silk.
3
/4of the way.
The default settings are highlighted in bold.
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Using the washer
Temperature Final Spin Item / Tip
Woolens Options: Sensitive, Buzzer
Warm M High spin Items made from washable wool or
Cold Med spin
No heat Slow spin
Rinse hold
No spin
Express Options: Buzzer
Warm B Max spin Small loads of mixed items without a
Cold A High spin
No heat Med spin
Slow spin
Rinse hold
No spin
Custom Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Sensitive, Buzzer
mixed woolens.
high degree of soiling.
Sanitize E Max spin All options are selectable for
Hot D High spin
Very warm C Med spin
Warm B Slow spin
Cold A Rinse hold
No heat No spin
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"Sanitize" and "Normal" programs.
Using the washer
Temperature Final Spin Item / Tip
Extra White Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer
Hot D Max spin For white items without special
Very warm C High spin
Delicates Options: Extended, Buzzer
Warm N Med spin For delicate items made from
Cold M Slow spin
No heat Rinse hold
No spin
Silk Options: Buzzer
Warm N Slow spin Silk and hand washable items which
Cold M
Denim / Jeans Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer
Warm B High spin All items made from denim.
Cold A Med spin
No heat
Dress shirts Options: Heavy Soil, Sensitive, Buzzer
Warm B Med spin Pretreat collars and cuffs depending
Cold A Slow spin
No heat Rinse hold
No spin
Comforters Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer
Warm H High spin Comforters and pillows
Cold G Med spin
No heat Slow spin
Outerwear Options: Buzzer
Cold G Med spin Close all zippers.
hygienic requests.
synthetics.
do not contain wool.
Before washing denim items turn
them inside out.
on soiling.
Max. 81" -84" x 86" - 88"
(205 cm-213 cm x 218 cm-224 cm)
Do not use fabric softener.
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Using the washer
Temperature Final Spin Item / Tip
Table linens Options: Buzzer
Warm B High spin For tablecloths and napkins.
Cold A Med spin
No heat Slow spin
Rinse hold
No spin
Beach towels Options: Buzzer
Cold Max spin Program to rinse sand from beach
towels.
Do not use detergent.
Drain / Spin Options: Buzzer
Max spin
High spin
Med spin
Slow spin
No spin
Quick rinse Options: Buzzer
High spin
Med spin
Slow spin
Rinse hold
No spin
Clean Machine Options: Buzzer
Sanitize To clean the drum and all
waterways.
Run program without laundry.
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