Miele W 487 WPS User Manual

Operating instructions for Washing machine W 487

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.

WPS

M.-Nr. 05 660 531

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

Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.

Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. See the appropriate advice in the "Warning and safety instructions".

Contents

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Load size indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Dispensing recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Delay start h/mins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Time left display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Drum lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Locking functions (programme locking, system lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

"Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Calibrating to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Care symbols - washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Contents

Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Additional options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry

at the end of a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Adding fabric conditioner separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Adding starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Locking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

What to do if .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 42

Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing recommendation . . . . 43

General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Contents

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or

power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the lamp for the drum lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Top-up rinse for COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Warning and safety instructions

Read the operating instructions before using this machine for the first time. They contain important information about the safety, use and maintenance of the machine. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. Keep these operating 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.

This appliance should not be

operated by children. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.

Technical safety

Before setting up the machine,

check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged machine.

Before connecting the machine,

ensure that the connection data on the data plate (fusing, voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity

supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

The electrical safety of this

appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Do not connect the appliance to

the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

The machine is built in accordance

with current safety requirements. 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 engineer. Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is being carried out.

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 withdrawn.

Warning and safety instructions

The Miele "Waterproof system"

protects from water damage provided the following conditions have been met:

the machine is correctly plumbed in

–

and connected to the electricity supply.

if a fault has been identified, the

–

machine must be examined by a competent person before further use, and repaired if necessary.

Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed.

If the connection cable is faulty it

must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance 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 appliance guarantee.

Use

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being 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 under pressure. 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 fitting at the rear of the machine has been removed (see section on "Installation"). During spinning, a transit fitting which is still in place may result in damage to both the machine and adjacent furniture or appliances.

Turn off the stopcock if the

machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.

Flooding danger

If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing. Make sure the drain hose is secure, so that the force of the water flowing out of the hose does not dislodge it. Otherwise this will result in flooding.

Take care to ensure that foreign

objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper clips) do not find their way into the machine with the washing. These may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds container, drum), which in turn can result in damage to the washing.

Warning and safety instructions

If the correct amount of detergent

is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. If in doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser vice 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 in this machine, as this may result in damage to component parts and create toxic fumes. Such detergents also pose a fire and explosion hazard.

Only use dyes specified by the

manufacturer as being suitable for use in a domestic washing machine. Always observe the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

Colour run and dye removers

contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in this machine.

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.

Always make sure the drum is

stationary before reaching in to remove washing. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous.

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,

unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be done by a competent person.

The manufacturer cannot be held

liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Description of the appliance

Special programmes

Programme for hand-washable

–

fabrics (Silks /) Hand-washable fabrics which crease

easily and do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks / programme (30°C temperature option only).

Programme for hand-washable

–

fabrics (WOOLLENS /) Hand-washable or

machine-washable wool or wool blend fabrics can be washed in the WOOLLENS / programme. If the garment care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold setting.

– Programme for small loads

(Quick wash) This is a Cottons programme for very

lightly soiled fabrics.

Delicates and Silks / programmes

In these programmes, the laundry is washed and spun very gently to reduce creasing and the amount of ironing required, thus providing "Easy care" for your laundry.

Load size indicator

The washing machine is equipped with a sensor which registers how much laundry is in the drum. This is displayed as a % figure.

Dispensing recommendation

The washing machine then calculates the amount of detergent to dispense which is a % of the total amount recommended by the manufacturer for a full load of laundry. The water hardness level and type of soiling also need to be considered when deciding how much detergent to use.

– Programme for mixed fabrics

(Mixed wash) Suitable for small loads of garments

made from man-made fibres and cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort according to colour.

–

Rinse programme (Separate rinse) Articles are only rinsed and spun in

the machine.

Water plus system

The water level for washing and rinsing is increased. For COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes an additional rinse can also be selected.

Description of the appliance

Delay start h/mins

Delay start allows you to delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours.

Time left display

After the start of a programme, the duration of the programme selected will be shown in the display counting down in hours and minutes and finally in minutes. At some points during the wash programme the time shown can change. This is normal.

Drum lighting

The drum is lit by halogen lighting in the door seal.

The halogen lighting will come on automatically when:

– the door is opened. – the washing machine is switched on

with the drum door opened.

The halogen lighting will go out automatically:

–

after the START button is pressed.

–

when the washing machine is switched off.

–

5 minutes after the washing machine is switched on if no programme is selected.

Locking functions (programme locking, system lock)

Electronic programme locking Electronic programme locking prevents

the door from being opened or the programme cancelled during a wash programme. The electronic programme locking is automatically cancelled at the end of the programme.

Electronic system lock The system lock prevents anyone from

using the washing machine without your knowledge. When the system lock is activated :

– the drum door cannot be opened

with the

– a programme cannot be started.

Future updates (PC)

The indicator or check light marked PC allows a service engineer to update your machine in future years.

When, for example, new programmes are developed or new fabrics are introduced, a service engineer will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly.

Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available.

Door

button and

Press the halogen lighting on again.

Door

button to turn the

Control panel

Description of the appliance

a Multi-function display

see the following page for more information.

b START button

starts the wash programme

c Delay start button

for delaying the start of a programme

d Additonal option buttons

indicator light on = option selected indicator light off = option not

selected

e Spin button

for selecting the final spin speed, Rinse hold or Without spin

f Indicator lights

for spin speed, Rinse hold or Without spin

g Programme selector

for selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme. The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.

h Programme sequence indicator

lights

show which section of the wash programme has been reached

i Fault / check / service indicator

lights

j I-ON/0-OFF button

for switching the machine on or off or interrupting a programme

k Door button

opens the machine door and switches on the drum lighting

Description of the appliance

Multi-function display

a Display b Display indicator lights c This button has the following two

functions:

– changes the display from

Detergent %

and

Time left h/mins

Load %

the duration of the programme

–

depending on the programme and the amount of the load (Time left h/mins).

Please note that on the programme selected and applies to dry laundry only.

Important: Loads of less than 25% will not register in the display. However, the dispensing recommendation will show the minimum value of 40%.

Please note that in the following programmes the display will only show the time left:

– Separate rinse – Drain /spin

– Starch

Load %

depends

– sets the load sensors to zero To enable you to wash environmentally

and economically: –

the washing machine calculates the amount of laundry loaded. This is displayed as a % figure: 25/50/75/100%.

–

the amount of detergent required is then displayed as a % figure: 40/50/60/75/100%. In other words dispense this % of the total amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer for a full load of laundry. The water hardness level and type of soiling also need to be considered when deciding how much detergent to use.

The display will also show:

–

Delay start

–

The programmable functions (when in programming mode)

Description of the appliance

Important control panel features

Programme selector

The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the temperature for that programme.

The light ring will go out a few minutes after the end of the programme to save energy.

Additional option buttons

Additional options can be added to the basic programme.

Pressing the relevant button selects or de-selects the particular option. The indicator light will come on to show that the additional option has been selected.

If an additional option is chosen, which is incompatible with the basic programme, it cannot be selected.

"Spin" button with indicator lights

Select the spin speed

The maximum spin speed which can be selected depends on the basic programme chosen.

Maximum spin speed

1800 COTTONS, Drain/spin 1500 Quick wash, Starch 1200 WOOLLENS, Separate rinse

900 MINIMUM IRON, Mixed wash 600 DELICATES 400 Silks

Basic programme

Press the "Spin" button to select a different spin speed. However, you cannot select a spin speed higher than the maximum allowed for the basic wash programme chosen.

The indicator lights show the speed selected.

You can also omit the final spin.

Press the "Spin" button to reach:

Rinse hold

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The laundry is not spun and remains 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 continue the programme select a spin speed. When the programme is finished the

Anti-crease/Finish

light will come on. Turn the programme selector to the press the

Finish

door

button to open the

position and

door and remove the laundry.

–

Without spin The laundry is not spun after the final

rinse. After the water has been drained away the machine goes straight into the anti-crease stage. Spinning between the rinses is also omitted in this setting (rinse and interim spin).

Before using for the first time

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See the relevant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use.

For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared for using for the first time.

To activate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without any laundry and without detergent (Using detergent could result in an excessive build-up of foam).

This also activates the ball valve. The ball valve prevents detergent escaping from the suds container into the sump during a wash programme, thus making maximum use of the detergent.

A Turn on the stopcock. B Press the I-ON/0-OFF button in. C Turn the programme selector to

COTTONS 40°C.

D Press the "Spin" button repeatedly to

select

Without spin

E Press START. F At the end of the wash programme:

Turn the programme selector to

Finish

For the load size indicator to work effectively, the sensor must also be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom scales:

Calibrating to zero

Door

G Press the

drum door.

H Turn the empty drum round once by

hand.

I Turn the programme selector to one

of the temperatures for the COTTONS programme.

The

Load %

J Press the button above the START

button until an audible tone sounds. The sensor has now been calibrated to zero.

The accuracy of the measuring device will improve over the first few programmes. For this reason, please re-calibrate the sensor to zero after each of the first few wash cycles.

If the sensor is not calibrated to zero then the values displayed by the washing machine will be incorrect.

button and open the

indicator light will come on.

Washing environmentally and economically

Energy and water consumption

Water consumption and energy

–

usage are determined by the size of the load.

Use the

–

wash programme for smaller amounts of laundry.

When smaller amounts of laundry are

–

washed in the COTTONS programmes, the automatic load recognition system will reduce the amount of water, time and energy used. This may mean that the time left shown in the display is adjusted during the course of the wash programme.

– Instead of the COTTONS 95°C

programme, use the COTTONS 60°C programme together with the

Intensive

give an energy saving of between 35% and 45%. The programme duration will be longer. This combination is sufficient for most levels of soiling. For stubborn or old stains, use the

Mixed washorthe

additional option. This will

Soak

option.

Quick

Detergent

Do not exceed the amounts of

–

detergent which may be recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging.

Reduce the amount of detergent with

–

smaller loads (as indicated in the display).

Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive)

Select:

a wash programme without any additional options for light to normal soiling where there are no obvious stains.

a wash programme together with the

Intensive

soiled laundry with visible staining.

– Use the additional option

instead of followed immediately by a main wash the same suds are used.

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.

option for normal to heavily

Soak

Pre-wash

. If Soak is

How to wash correctly

Brief instructions

Please note: To help familiarise yourself with how to

use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Selecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme" in detail.

A Sort the laundry into colours and

fabric types Selecting a programme:

B Switch on the washing machine C Open the drum door D Select a programme E Load the drum F Close the drum door G Add detergent H Select any additional option required I Select a spin speed

See the "Programme chart" in the next section for detailed information on which programmes to use for different fabrics.

J Select delay start if required K Press the START button

At the end of a programme:

L Open the drum door M Remove the laundry N Switch off the washing machine O Turn the programme selector to the

Finish

position.

P Close the drum door

How to wash correctly

Programme chart

COTTONS 9ö876

Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,

towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus Notes

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

Max. load 5 kg Note for test institutes:

For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the

MINIMUM IRON 4321 876

Fabric White nylon (60°C), white polyester fabrics (50°C), coloured

Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus Notes

Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily

–

soiled and incontinent laundry. For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the

–

Intensive

For laundry with stubborn soiling or soiling which has

–

been left untreated for a while, select both the and

For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)

–

use the

– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured

fabrics, or liquid detergent.

detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See

also "Detergent" section.

nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabrics with special

finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics coloured polyester/cotton

fabrics, (40°/30°C) minimum iron fabrics not washable at

higher temperatures.

–

For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the

Intensive

additional option.

Soak

options.

Pre-wash

additional option.

Intensive

option.

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

detergent, detergent for delicates. See also "Detergent" section. Max. load 2.5 kg Note for test institutes:

For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the

Intensive

option.

How to wash correctly

DELICATES 21 + COLD

Fabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care

shirts and blouses.

Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive Notes

Detergent Detergent for delicates (mainly liquids). See also "Detergent"

Max. load 1 kg

Silks /c

Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace

Additional options Water plus Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.

Detergent Detergent for delicates (mainly liquids). See also "Detergent"

Max. load 1 kg

WOOLLENS /ac+ COLD

Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend

Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens. See also

Max. load 2 kg

For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the

–

Intensive

Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.

–

Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with

–

Pre-wash advisable

For curtains made from delicate fabrics, reduce the spin

–

speed or select Without spin.

section.

and silk.

– Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.

section.

fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature

wash using the cold setting. Please note that hand

washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt

beyond the accepted tolerance of that item.

"Detergent" section.

additional option.

How to wash correctly

Quick wash 7

Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the

Cottons programme.

Notes

Additional option Water plus Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

Max. load 2.5 kg

Mixed wash72

Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and

Additional option Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus Notes – For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use

Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid

Max. load 3 kg

Starch

Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons. Notes

Max. load 5 kg

Separate rinse

Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to

Max. load 5 kg

Drain / Spin

Notes Max. load 5 kg

If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is

–

advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action". See "Programmable functions". Note that this programme is not suitable for delicate items.

detergent.

cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort according to colour.

the

Intensive

If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action". See "Programmable functions".

detergent.

–

The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric conditioner.

be rinsed and spun in the machine.

–

Drain only: Select

additional option.

Without spin

How to wash correctly

Care symbols - washing

Care symbols

no bar

f* single bar

broken bar

Fabric types

Cottons Normal

Synthetics Reduced

Woollens Much reduced

Description of process

(maximum) machine action and normal spinning

(medium) machine action and reduced spinning

(minimum) machine action but with normal spinning

Programme:

(select the appropriate temperature according to the temperature on the care label symbol)

Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash

Delicates

*If the gentle action option has been programmed into your machine via the programmable functions, garments with a single bar under the care label f can also be processed using a Cottons, Minimum Iron, Quick wash, Mixed Wash or Starch programme.

Hand Wash Woollens programmes.

Important - other care symbols

/ Hand wash (If no temperature

is specified use the lowest

temperature or cold) h Do not wash apf Dry clean

D Do not dry clean y Suitable for chlorine

bleaching z Do not use chlorine bleach

Tumble dry

q At normal temperature r At low temperature s Do not tumble dry

Ironing

How to wash correctly

I Hot iron H Medium hot iron G Cool iron J Do not iron

N.B. If you have any textiles with the older wash care labels, select a programme according to the label below:

[:\] Cottons ?;\ Minimum iron ={ Delicates # Woollens

How to wash correctly

Before washing

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, e.g. collars and

cuffs, and water soluble stains can be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid detergent or detergent mixed into a solution or paste.

With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.

Do not use solvent-based

cleaning agents in this machine.

Sort the laundry by colour and by

care label symbol. 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 washed together with other garments. Always wash whites and coloureds separately.

Delicate textiles should be washed separately in a delicates programme (use a washing bag where appropriate).

– Curtains:

Remove lead weights and strips 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 to prevent smaller items rolling up inside them.

Do not wash any items in this machine which are specified by the manufacturer as non-machine washable on the care label. (h symbol)

How to wash correctly

Selecting a programme

To add detergent with the help of the dispensing recommendation feature, follow steps B, C and D below before loading the drum.

B Switch on the washing machine

Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button.

C Open the drum door

Door

Press the

drum door.

The washing machine is switched on. If the programme selector is at light ring around the programme selector will flash to remind you to select the programme required.

D Select a programme

^ Turn the programme selector to the

required programme.

The

Load %

As the drum is empty, the display will not yet show any number.

If a number is showing in the display and the drum is empty, rotate the drum once. If the display still shows a number after rotating the drum once, press the button above the START button until an audible tone sounds.

button and open the

Finish

, the

indicator light comes on.

E Load the drum

Unfold the laundry and load loosely

in the drum. To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items. This improves the washing effect and helps distribute the load evenly to keep the machine stable and reduce the noise level during spinning.

The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme selected.

– Loads of less than 25% will not

– If the amount of laundry exceeds the

maximum load, the 100% value shown in the display will flash to indicate overloading. (Note: This does not apply to Cottons programmes). If the 100% starts to flash, keep removing items from the drum until the 100% stops flashing.

Overloading causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency.

F Close the drum door with a gentle

swing.

Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal.

The

Detergent %

on and the amount of detergent required for the programme selected is shown in the display.

indicator light comes

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