Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 5968 WPS EcoComfort
To avoid the risk of accidents or |
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M.-Nr. 09 490 740 |
Contents
Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preparing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Priming the liquid detergent dispensing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Calibrating the load sensor to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Liquid detergent dispensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 How automatic liquid detergent dispensing works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dosage level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Useful tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Washing environmentally and economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Extra quiet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Further extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Extra rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme:. . . . . 33
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Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rinse and interim spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin (No spin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Changing a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The correct detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Water softeners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adding fabric conditioner or starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cleaning the dispensing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning the container and lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cleaning the dispensing tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 One of the following fault messages appears in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of the programme . . 56 Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Problems with the automatic liquid detergent dispensing system . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 The door will not open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Optional spare parts and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Transporting the washing machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Removing the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Dispensing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Connection to the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Notes for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 To open the Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 To select a setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 To close the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Detergent dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Longer pre-wash Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Suds cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Lock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Temperature unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Standby display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Anti-crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Load sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 CareCollection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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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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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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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.
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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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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
Start/Stop button
For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started.
Display with , OK and buttons See the following page for more information.
button
For selecting delay start.
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.
Automatic dispensing button
Activates the automatic dispensing of liquid detergent.
Extra option buttons with indicator lights
Various extra options can be added to the washing programmes.
Programme selector
For selecting a programme. 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
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The display is operated using the , OK and buttons.
–Press the button
to move down to the next text or to decrease the value highlighted in the display.
–Press the button
to move up to the next text or to increase the value highlighted in the display.
–Press the OK button
to confirm the value highlighted in the display.
Programme selection examples
To decrease or increase a value
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Press the button to decrease the temperature and the button to increase the temperature.
Multiple option selection
If a value is selected, there will be a tick next to it.
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Press the or button to scroll down or up the options in the display. Press the OK button to select the highlighted value. You can now select the next value, if you wish.
Single option selection
Here one of the values is always selected. A tick will appear next to the one currently selected. The other values are deselected automatically.
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Press the or button to scroll down or up the options in the display. Press the OK button to select the highlighted value.
To come out of a sub-menu
Select Back to come out of the submenu or wait for approx. 15 seconds and the display will return to the programme menu automatically.
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Operating the washing machine
The following are selected via the display
–wash temperature
–final spin speed
–the soak time
–delay start
–cancellation of a programme
–safety lock
The following are selected via
Further programmes/Settings
–Dark garments
–Sportswear
–Trainers
–Outerwear
–Proofing
–Soft toys
–First wash
–Pillows
–Curtains
–Starch
–Maintenance prog.
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Before using for the first time
Preparing the washing machine
Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks during use.
This washing machine has undergone a complete functional test at the factory and there will be some residual water in the drum from this process.
Press the button in.
If the washing machine is being switched on for the first time, the welcome screen will appear briefly.
The welcome screen will appear in the display every time the machine is switched on until a programme lasting longer than 1 hour has been completed.
The display for setting the language will then appear.
Setting the language
You will be asked to select the language you require for the display. It is possible to select another language at any time via Further programmes/ Settings in the Settings sub-menu.
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Press the and buttons to scroll through the options until the language that you want is highlighted. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.
Setting the time (of day) (if necessary)
The display for setting the time will then appear.
Time
Press the button to decrease or the
button to increase the hour.
Confirm the hour selected with the OK button. Then do the same to set the minutes.
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Before using for the first time
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 OK button.
Reminder to remove the dispensing unit
Open the door and remove the dispensing unit (liquid detergent container).
Confirm that you have removed the dispensing unit by pressing the OK button.
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.
This will also fill the dispensing system tube with liquid detergent.
Priming the liquid detergent dispensing system
See "Installation and connection - Dispensing unit" for instructions on how to install and connect the dispensing unit.
The container is designed for liquid detergent only. Filling it with other agents, e.g. bleaching agents or powder detergent will damage the washing machine and/or the laundry.
Adding detergent
Lift the container off of its base, if necessary.
The container has a valve in the bottom which closes automatically when it is removed from its base.
Open the lid of the container.
Add liquid detergent up to a maximum of 1 cm below the top rim (approx. 5 litres).
Close the lid so that the liquid detergent does not dry out and to prevent any foreign objects getting into the container.
Place the container back on its base and press it down firmly to open the valve in the bottom.
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Before using for the first time
Filling the dispensing tube with detergent
Turn the programme selector to
Delicates.
Delicates
40°C |
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Press the button to increase the temperature to 60°C.
Delicates
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Press the Automatic dispensing button.
You now need to enter the detergent dosage. Enter a dosage of 100 ml. This amount will fill the dispensing system tube.
Detergent dosage
ml
Normal soiling
Use the or button to enter the first number. Confirm your selection of this number by pressing the OK button. Now enter the second number.
Repeat the process until all three numbers have been entered and confirm your entry of the last number by pressing the OK button.
The display will change to show the degree of soiling.
Degree of soiling
Normal soiling
Press the button to increase the level of soiling to Very heavy and confirm your selection with the OK button.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The dosage you have set here only applies to priming the liquid detergent dispensing system. After the system has been primed, you will need to adjust the dosage level to that recommended by the manufacturer of the detergent you are using.
At the end of the programme, the washing machine and dispensing system are ready for use.
There may still be air bubbles in the dispensing tube. However these will not affect the functioning of the system.
Turn the programme selector to the Stop position.
Switch off the washing machine.
After the washing machine and liquid detergent dispensing system have been prepared for use, you will need to set the dosage level recommended by the manufacturer of the liquid detergent you are using. See "Liquid detergent dispensing - Dosage level".
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Calibrating the load sensor to zero
Before you can use the washing machine, the load sensor has to be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom scales.
Switch on the washing machine.
Open the drum door.
Turn the programme selector to
Further programmes/Settings . The following will appear in the display:
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Confirm the selection of the highlighted Settings option by pressing the OK button.
Press the button to scroll down to:
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Confirm selection of the highlighted Load sensor option by pressing the OK button.
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Confirm selection of the highlighted Calibrate to zero option by pressing the OK button.
The load sensor will now be calibrated to zero and the following will appear in the display:
Zero setting OK
Switch off the washing machine.
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Liquid detergent dispensing
How automatic liquid detergent dispensing works
If you start a programme using automatic dispensing, the washing machine will calculate how much detergent to dispense according to the dosage level set, the amount of laundry in the drum and the degree of soiling specified. This means that the correct amount of detergent for the load will be dispensed automatically.
If the Pre-wash extra option has been selected, the washing machine will automatically divide the amount of detergent to be dispensed into the correct proportions for the pre-wash and the main wash. 1/3 will be used for the pre-wash and 2/3 for the main wash.
Dosage level
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for normally soiled laundry given on the packaging.
The water hardness level of the local water supply must also be taken into account.
Setting the dosage level
Close the drum door.
Switch on the washing machine.
Turn the programme selector to
Further programmes/Settings . The following will appear in the display:
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Confirm the selection of the highlighted Settings option by pressing the OK button.
You are now in the Settings menu.
Press the or button to scroll through the options until the setting Detergent dosage is highlighted and confirm your selection by pressing the OK button.
Detergent dosage
ml
Normal soiling
Now enter the dosage level required, e.g. for 90 ml, enter the numbers 090.
Use the or button to enter the first number. Confirm your selection of this number by pressing the OK button. Now enter the second number.
Repeat the process until all three numbers have been entered and confirm your entry of the last number by pressing the OK button.
Your machine has now been set up for automatic detergent dispensing.
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Liquid detergent dispensing
Useful tips
The correct liquid detergent
You can fill the container with any brand of liquid detergent. However, it is advisable to fill it with the brand you tend to use most frequently.
Make a note of the brand name of the liquid detergent below to remind you of the name when you need to buy some more.
Brand name
Refilling
If you want to continue using the same brand of liquid detergent, you can simply refill the container, in which case it is not necessary to clean it out.
Filling the container with a different brand
Do not mix brands of liquid detergent. This can give a poor wash result and cause the detergent to separate.
Clean the container as described in "Cleaning and care".
Make sure you alter the dosage level if a different dosage to the previous one set is recommended by the manufacturer.
Degrees of soiling
Light:
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight body odour.
Normal:
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains.
Heavy:
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
Very heavy:
Stains and soiling clearly visible which have been there for a while and dried on.
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Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption
–Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load.
To make the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you are using.
–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.
–Use Automatic dispensing.
Choosing the correct Extra option (Short, Soak, Pre-wash)
Select:
–A wash programme together with the Short extra option for light to normal soiling where there are no obvious marks.
–A wash programme without any extra options for normal to heavy soiling with visible staining.
–A wash programme together with the Soak extra option for 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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How to wash correctly
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.
The display will ask you to select a programme.
Select a programme
Via the programme selector:
Turn the programme selector to the required programme.
The following are selected via Further programmes/Settings
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Press the or button to scroll through the options until the programme you want is highlighted and confirm your selection by pressing the OK button.
The programme selected will appear in the display.
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How to wash correctly
Select a temperature / spin speed
If required, you can change the suggested temperature and/or spin speed within a given range.
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Press the or button to alter the temperature.
By pressing the OK button you switch to changing the spin speed and back again.
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Press the or button to alter the spin speed.
Select an 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.
Press the Further extras button to select the following extra options (depending on the programme selected): Extra rinse, Pre-wash, Soak or Rinse hold.
Not all the 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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How to wash correctly
Load the drum
Press the Door button to open the drum door.
The load size indicator display will appear.
Load
< 25%
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.
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.
Make sure that no items are caught between the drum door and seal.
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How to wash correctly
Add detergent
Too little detergent results in:
–Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch.
–Greasy particles clinging to laundry.
–Limescale deposits on the heater elements.
Too much detergent results in:
–Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash, rinse and spin results.
–High water consumption (an additional rinse cycle will automatically switch in).
–A burden to the environment.
1.Automatic dispensing of liquid detergent
Press the Automatic dispensing button.
The degree of soiling will appear in the display:
Degree of soiling
Normal
Press the or button to change the degree of soiling level and confirm this with the OK button.
The appropriate amount of liquid detergent will now be dispensed for the programme.
See "Liquid detergent dispensing" for more information.
2. Detergent dispenser drawer
If you want to run a programme using powder detergent or special application agents, these should be added to the detergent dispensing drawer.
Please note:
If using powder detergent or special application agents, do not press the
Automatic dispensing button, as this will cause too much detergent to be dispensed.
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