Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 5877 WPS Edition 111
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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 should 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!
Disposal of your old machine
Electrical and electronic 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 machine. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre or contact your Dealer for advice. Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
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Contents
Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Optional programme packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Washing environmentally and economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Eco feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Further extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Steam smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Making changes to a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Contents
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The correct detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 The following fault messages appear in the display and the programme stops. . 46 The following fault messages appear in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 The drum door will not open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Optional spare parts and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Transporting the washing machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Removing the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Connection to the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Notes for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 To access Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 To select a Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 To alter a Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 To come out of Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Total usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Suds cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Temperature unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Standby display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Anti-crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 CareCollection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Warning and Safety instructions
This washing machine conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the washing machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its installation, safety, use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This washing machine is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments.
The washing machine is not intended for outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer as being washable on the care label.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the washing machine.
The washing machine can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Children 8 years and older may use, clean or maintain the washing machine without supervision only if they have been shown how to do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the machine unless they are constantly supervised.
The washing machine is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with it or near it, or to play with the controls.
For machines with a 'porthole' door, remember that the porthole glass will be hot when washing at high temperatures
Do not let children touch it.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged washing machine.
Before connecting the washing machine, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this washing machine can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested, and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the machine (e.g. danger of overheating).
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician.
If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
The machine must be isolated from the electricity supply in the event of a fault and during installation, maintenance and repair work.
The Miele "Water protection system" protects from water damage provided the following conditions have been met:
–the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity supply.
–if a fault has been identified, the machine must be examined by a competent person before further use, and repaired if necessary.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the machine and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
This machine must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).
Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless authorised to do so by Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
Before using the washing machine for the first time, check that the transit bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see section on "Installation and connection"). During spinning, a transit bar which is still in place may result in damage to both the machine and adjacent furniture or appliances.
Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
Flooding danger.
If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing. Make sure the drain hose is secure, so that the force of the water flowing out of the hose does not dislodge it.
Take care to ensure that foreign objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper clips) do not find their way into the machine with the laundry. These may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds container, drum), which in turn can result in damage to the laundry.
Take care when opening the drum door after using the steam function. Danger of burning due to escaping steam and the high temperature of the surface of the drum as well as the porthole glass. Stand back away from the machine and wait until the steam has dissipated.
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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. A special descaling agent is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com.
Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine.
Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing benzine, 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.
Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing benzine, 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 detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with lukewarm water immediately. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately and retain the packaging or label for reference. Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their skin coming into contact with detergent.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by noncompliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
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Operating the washing machine
Control panel
Eco feedback button
See "Eco feedback" in "Washing environmentally and economically" for more details about this function.
Extra option buttons
Various Extra options can be added to the washing programmes.
Display
See the following page for more information.
Delay start button ( )*
For delaying the start time of a programme.
Temperature button (OK)* For selecting a temperature.
Spin speed button ( )*
For selecting the final spin speed or Rinse hold/ or No (No spin).
*( /OK/ ) = These have a second function, please see the following page
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.
Start/Stop button
For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started.
Programme selector
For selecting a programme. The indicator light next to the selected programme will come on. The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Button
For switching the washing machine on and off.
To save energy, the washing machine will switch itself off automatically 15 minutes after the end of the programme/anti-crease phase or after being switched on, if no other selection is made.
Door button
Opens the machine door.
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Operating the washing machine
Second function of the Delay start ( ), Temperature (OK) and Spin speed ( ) buttons
These buttons have a second function when Further programmes is selected and also in the Settings. The second function is represented by symbols in the display.
–The Delay start ( ) button scrolls through the list of options to the right or decreases values.
–The Spin speed ( ) button scrolls through the list of options to the left or increases values.
–The Temperature (OK) button confirms the programme selected, the value set or opens the sub menu of the Setting selected.
Programme duration
After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes.
When delay start is being used, the programme duration will appear after the delay start time has elapsed.
During the first 8 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry and uses this to calculate the load. The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate.
Delay start
The delay start time selected will appear in the display.
After the machine has started, the delay start time counts down. If the delay start time is more than 10 hours, it will count down by the hour. If it is less than 9 hours and 59 minutes it will count down minute by minute.
Once the delay start time has elapsed, the programme will begin and the estimated programme duration will appear in the display.
Settings
The Settings can be used to tailor machine to suit your personal preferences.
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Operating the washing machine
Optional programme packages
You can have additional programme packages (containing a number of individual programmes) loaded into your machine.
These have to be downloaded by a Miele service engineer.
The following programme packages can be downloaded into your machine if they were not supplied with your machine ex-works (depending on model):
Eco
–Cottons Eco
–Cottons Eco plus
–Minimum iron Eco
Home
–Curtains
–Down filled items
–Pillows
–Silks/lingerie
Home XL
–Bathrobes
–Curtains
–Down filled items
–Pillows
Hygiene & kids
–Kids' quick wash
–Minimum iron hygiene
–Toy building blocks
Medic
–First wash
–Minimum iron hygiene
–Nappies
–Pillows
Nursery
–Baby towelling
–Baby Wear
–Kids' sleeping bags
–Nappies
–Soft toys
Sport & leisure
–Bathrobes
–Sportswear
–Trainers
The new programmes can then be selected by turning the programme selector to Further programmes .
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Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of leaks during use. See "Installation and connection".
This washing machine has undergone a complete functional test at the factory and there will be some residual water in the drum from this process.
For safety reasons, spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared for using for the first time. To activate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The ball valve prevents detergent escaping from the suds container into the sump during a wash programme, thus making maximum use of the detergent.
Press the button.
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 washing machine is switched on until a programme lasting longer than
1 hour has been completed.
Setting the language
You will be asked to select the language you require for the display. It is possible to change the language at any time via the Settings.
deutsch
If the language shown is not the one you want, select the language you do want by turning the programme selector. Confirm your selection by pressing the Start/Stop button.
Reminder to remove transport bars
To avoid the risk of damage, the transport bars must be removed before the machine is used for the first time. See "Installation and connection" for instructions on how to do this.
After removing the transport bars (if this has not already been done by your fitter), press the Start/Stop button.
Running your first programme
Cottons will be selected automatically. Run this programme without any laundry and without detergent.
Open the stopcock.
Press the Start/Stop button.
At the end of the programme switch the machine off.
The washing machine is now ready for use.
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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.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are washed, 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.
–Use the Express 20 programme for small loads.
–Modern detergents make it possible to wash at lower temperatures (e.g 20°C). Washing using lower temperature settings will save energy.
–To maintain the hygiene of the washing machine, carry out a hot wash (60°C or above) using powder detergent at regular intervals. The
Hygiene Info message will appear in the display to remind you to carry out a hot wash.
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.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load).
Choosing the correct Extra option (Short, Pre-wash and Soak)
Select:
–A wash programme together with the Short extra option for light 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 very heavily soiled laundry.
–The Pre-wash extra option for laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand).
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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Washing environmentally and economically
Eco feedback
The Eco feedback button is used for calling up information about the machine's energy and water consumption.
The Eco feedback button must be held in to display this information.
Pressing the Eco feedback button gives two different types of information:
–Before and during the programme an estimate is shown.
–At the end of the programme it shows actual water and energy consumption.
1. Estimate
Press and hold the Eco feedback button after selecting the programme.
The probable consumption levels will then be displayed by a bar chart.
Energy Water
The more bars ( ) in the display, the more energy or water will be used.
The estimate is influenced by the programme selected, the temperature and any Extra options selected.
2. Actual usage
The actual amount of energy and water used can be shown in the display before opening the door at the end of a programme.
Press and hold the Eco feedback button.
1.5 kWh |
55 l |
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Opening the door or automatic switching off at the end of the programme resets the data to the estimated values.
Total usage
The Total usage Setting gives details of energy and water consumption over a period of time.
Energy consumption is always given in whole numbers, rounded up or down.
For more information see "Settings".
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Brief instructions
The headings numbered , , , . . .
show the operating sequence and can be used as brief instructions.
Sort the laundry
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and components in the machine.
Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should be cleaned as soon as possible, preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages should be carefully dabbed off using a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated with liquid detergent, stain removers etc. first, following the manufacturer's instructions. With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
If you use a solvent-based cleaning agent (e.g. one containing benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons) are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in or on 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. ( symbol)
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How to wash correctly
Switch on the washing machine
The interior drum lighting will come on.
The drum lighting will go out automatically after five minutes. Press the Door button to switch the drum lighting back on again.
Load the drum
Press the Door button to open the drum door.
Unfold the laundry and load loosely into 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.
Shut the door with a gentle swing.
Make sure that items do not get caught between the drum door and the seal.
Select a programme
A.Selecting programmes using the programme selector
Turn the programme selector clockwise or anti-clockwise to the required programme. The programme indicator light for the programme selected will come on.
Further programmes are available under the programme setting Further programmes .
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B.Selecting programmes using the programme selector at the Further programmes position and the display
Turn the programme selector clockwise until the indicator light for
Further programmes comes on.
The following will appear in the display:
Scroll through the list using the
Delay start ( ) and Spin speed ( ) buttons.
When the programme you want shows in the display, confirm your selection by pressing the
Temperature (OK) button.
Select a temperature / spin speed
The suggested temperature and/or spin speed can be changed.
1:59 |
60° |
1600 |
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Press the Temperature button to alter the temperature and press the Spin speed button to alter the spin speed.
Select any Extra option(s)
Select any Extra options by pressing the appropriate button. The relevant indicator light will come on to show which Extra option has been selected.
Not all Extra options are suitable for use with every programme.
You can only select Extra options which are compatible with the programme being used.
See "Extra options" for more information.
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Select Delay start (if required)
The start of a programme can be delayed from 15 minutes up to 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example.
See "Delay start" for more information.
Add detergent
It is important to dispense the correct amount, because... . .
. . . too little detergent results in:
–Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch.
–Greasy particles clinging to the laundry.
–Limescale deposits on the heater elements.
. . . too much detergent results in:
–Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash, rinse and spin results.
–Higher water consumption (an additional rinse cycle will automatically switch in).
–A burden to the environment.
Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent to the compartments as follows:
Detergent for the pre-wash. Divide the total recommended amount as follows: add 1/3 to compartment and 2/3 to compartment
Detergent for the main wash, including Soak if selected
Fabric conditioner and liquid starch
Close the detergent drawer.
See "Detergent" for further information on detergent dispensing.
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Start the programme
Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
If a Delay start time has been selected, then this will count down in the display. At the end of the delay start time or immediately after the programme has started (if a delay start time has not 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.
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.
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:
0:00 Anti-crease
and
0:00 Finish
The machine will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of the anti-crease phase. You will need to press the button to switch it back on again.
Press the Door button to open the drum door.
Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been removed from the drum. Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves.
Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles, e.g. buttons, which might be lodged there.
Switch the machine off with the button.
Close the drum door. Otherwise there is the danger of objects being placed inadvertently in the drum. If these remained unnoticed and were washed in the next load, they could damage the laundry.
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Spinning
Final spin speed
Programme |
rpm |
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Cottons |
1600 |
Minimum iron |
1200 |
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Woollens |
1200 |
Outerwear |
800 |
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Proofing |
1000 |
Express 20 |
1600 |
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Maintenance prog. |
– |
Down duvets |
1200 |
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Delicates |
600 |
Automatic plus |
1200 |
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Shirts |
600 |
Steam care |
– |
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Dark garments / Denim |
1200 |
Hygiene |
1600 |
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Spin |
1600 |
Separate rinse/Starch |
1200 |
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You can reduce the final spin speed. However, you cannot select a final spin speed higher than that shown in the chart above.
Rinse and interim spin
There is a spin after the main wash and between the rinses. A reduction in the final spin speed will also reduce the interim spin speed. If a spin speed of less than 700 rpm is selected for a Cottons programme, an additional rinse is introduced.
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)
Select the Rinse hold ( ) setting using the Spin speed button. 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 button.
–To end the programme:
Press the Door button. The water will drain away. Press the Door button again to open the door.
To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin (No )
Select the No setting using the
Spin speed button.
The laundry is not spun after the final rinse. The water will drain away and the machine will go straight into the anticrease stage.
With some programmes an additional rinse is introduced if this setting is selected.
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