Miele W 829 User Manual

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Operating instructions for Washing machine W 829
It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident, or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 421 260
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Caring for our environment

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. 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”.
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Contents
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Guide to the machine
General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Washing environmentally and economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to wash correctly
Brief guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To start a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adding or removing washing after programme start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . alteration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding detergent
It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fabric conditioners, texturisers, liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic fabric conditioners, texturisers, or liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Separate fabric conditioner or texturiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starching separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programmes
Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Additional options
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
"Without final spin". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
"Rinse hold" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programmable functions
Maximum water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Activating the i compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Soak time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
To clean the water inlet filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . 42
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Problem solving guide
What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
After sales service
Customer contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Future updates (PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Installation
Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the transit fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Building under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connection to water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Guide to the machine

Guide to the machine
General view
1 Electric supply cable 2 Inlet hose (able to withstand press-
ures of at least 70 bar)
3 Flexible drain hose (with detachable
swivel elbow)
4 Detergent dispenser drawer
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5 Facia panel with controls 6 Door 7 Access panel for drain pump, drain
filter and emergency door release
8 Four height adjustable feet
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Control panel
Guide to the machine
b “I-ON / 0-OFF” button
To switch the machine ON or OFF or to interrupt a programme.
c “Door”button
Opens the machine door.
d “START” button
Starts the wash programme
e Buttons for additional functions
The upper button is used to select either the "Soak", "pre-wash" or "Short wash" additional option. The lower button is used to select the additional option "Water plus".
Indicator light on = selected Indicator light off = not selected
f “Spin” button
For spin speed, Rinse hold and With­out final spin
g Indicator lights
Showing the selected spin speed.
h Programme selector
Can be turned clockwise and anti­clockwise.
i Programme sequence indicator
lights
j Check lights
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Warning and safety instructions
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 oper-
ated 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 ap-
pliance 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 regularly tested by a qualified electri­cian. The manufacturer cannot be held re­sponsible 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 responsibility. 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 iso-
lated 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.
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Warning and safety instructions
The best materials are used in the
manufacture of this machine, and every care is taken to check all parts. However, with time, deterioration of parts can occur, especially with such components as hoses, giving rise to leaks. Check the hose regularly for signs of wear, and change in good time, to avoid leaks and subsequent damage.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the ma­chine be guaranteed.
Use
Do not install your washing ma-
chine in rooms where tempera­tures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control sys­tem may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
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.
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 ma-
chine 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, needles, coins, paper clips, etc.) do not find their way into the machine with the washing (e.g. in pockets). Foreign objects can dam­age components of the machine, which in turn can result in damage to the washing.
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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. Consult the Miele Cus­tomer Service Department.
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 washing machine. Always ob­serve the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
Always make sure the drum is sta-
tionary 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 may 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.
Dye removers may contain sulphur
compounds which cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use dye removers 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.
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Washing environmentally and economically
Washing environmentally and economically
– Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of the load. Load to the maximum rec­ommended for the programme se­lected.
– The washing times can vary con-
siderably due to the automatic load adjustment feature. Depending on the amount of the load, the main wash may be shortened and one rinse omitted.
– Use the Mixed Wash poly/cottons
programme or the Quick Wash pro­gramme for smaller amounts of laundry.
– To save energy wash normally and
lightly soiled laundry at lower tem­peratures. The 95°C Cottons pro­gramme is probably only needed in exceptional circumstances, e.g. for oil based stains or where a very hot wash is required.
– Use the "Short" wash option for nor-
mally or very lightly soiled laundry.
– Do not exceed the amounts of deter-
gent which may be recommended by the manufacturer on the packa­ging.
– Reduce the amounts of detergent
with smaller loads, (e.g. with a half load, approx. one third less deter­gent).
– Select the highest suitable spin
speed in the wash programme when tumble drying afterwards.
– A main wash (programme without
pre-wash) is sufficient to clean nor­mally soiled laundry.
– By using the additional option “Soak”
you can select a lower temperature in the main wash.
– Use the additional option "Soak" in-
stead of “Pre-wash" with heavily soiled laundry. If “Soak” is followed immediately by a main wash the same suds are used.
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Before using for the first time
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 laundry).
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.
without any
The wash programme must be run out detergent. Using detergent could result in an ex­cessive build-up of foam.
Turn on the stopcock. Press the "I-ON/0-OFF" button in. Turn the programme selector to
"COTTONS 40°C". Press the "START" button.
When this programme has finished your washing machine is ready for using for the first time.
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How to wash correctly

How to wash correctly
Brief guide
The headings numbered (1,2,3,...) show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide.
Before washing
1 Prepare the wash load.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev­eral times before being included in a mixed load.
Delicate textiles should be washed sep­arately in a delicates programme (use a washing bag where appropriate).
Do not wash any items in this machine which are specified by the manufac­turer as non-machine washable on the care label. (h symbol)
Pre-treat the laundry
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 used solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine.
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause dam­age to textiles and components in the machine.
Sort the laundry
Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam. Sort the washing by care label symbols. (See Programmes - Care symbols for their explanation).
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.
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How to wash correctly
2 Press the Door button.
3 Load the drum.
Unfold washing 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.
Overloading reduces the wash result and causes more creasing.
Maximum load weights are noted below:
COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg
MINIMUM IRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
DELICATES/SYNTHETICS . . . . . 1.0 kg
WOOLLENS
QUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
MIXED WASH (Poly/Cottons) . . . 3.0 kg
/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg
To start a programme
7 Press in the “I-ON/0-OFF button.
– The programme selector should be
pointing to Finish, the indicator light "Anti crease/Finish" is lit up in the sequence display.
8 Turn the programme selector
to the programme required
See section Programmes, Programme survey”.
4 Shut the door with a light swing
but do not slam it. Do not push on the door to shut it.
Make sure that there is no obstruction between the drum door and seal.
5 Open the stopcock.
6 Add detergent.
See section on “detergent” for details.
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How to wash correctly
9 Select any additional
option required.
A maximum of two additional options can be chosen, provided they are com­patible with the programme selected, (see the Programme survey in the Sec­tion on programmes). Only one option out of "Soak", "Pre-wash" and "Short wash" can be selected.
Press the button for the "Soak", "Pre­wash" or "Short wash" additional op­tions, until the indicator for the chosen option lights up.
Press the button for the "Water plus" option, if required.
An additional option that has been se­lected can be de-selected by pressing the button.
0 Select a spin speed.
Press the “Spin” button enough times until the indicator light for the required final spin speed lights up.
In some programmes the maximum spin speed is limited. The machine will not allow a higher spin speed to be se­lected, (see section on "programmes").
Memory-Function
If the last time a programme was run an additional option or different spin speed was selected,the machine will have stored this information in its memory.
The next time that programme is se­lected the machine offers the additional option and / or spin already stored in memory. (see Programmable func­tions”)
! Press the "Start" button.
The programme now starts.
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How to wash correctly
After washing
§ Press the Door button.
~ Press and release the I-On/0-Off
button.
$ Remove the washing.
Only remove washing from the ma­chine once the drum has stopped turning, otherwise you may seriously injure yourself.
% Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles e.g. buttons which might be lodged there.
& Close the stopcock.
/ Close the drum door.
Otherwise there is a danger of objects being placed inadvertently in the drum. If these remained unnoticed and were washed in the next load, they could damage the washing.
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How to wash correctly
Adding or removing washing after programme start
Washing can be added or removed after the programme has already started, when using the following pro­grammes.
COTTONSMINIMUM IRONWOOLLENS QUICK WASHStarchMIXED WASH
Press the“Door” button and hold it until the door springs open.
Add or remove items Shut the door.
The programme will automatically con­tinue.
– Apart from some exceptional cases
the door can be opened during all sections of COTTONS, WOOL-
LENS, QUICK WASH, Starch and MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons (high
cotton percentage) programmes.
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General exceptions: The door cannot be opened when:
the suds temperature is above 55°C.the additional option Water plus
has been selected,
programme locking is switched on,the programme has reached the
Final spin" stage.
With MINIMUM IRON and
MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons (high polyester percentage) the door can be opened during the main wash with some exceptions.
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Programme . . .
. . . interruption
Press the “I-ON/0-OFF” button. To continue with the same pro-
gramme press the“I-ON/0-OFF” but­ton again.
. . . alteration
The machine will accept the following changes after the "Start" button has been pressed,
– selection of a different temperature,
extra selection or de-selection of the Water plus option can be carried out up to 6 minutes after start.
– the spin speed for final spin can be
changed if the programme permits.
After start it is no longer possible to se­lect a different programme.
If a different programme or 6 minutes after start another temperature is se­lected the indicator light "Anti­crease/Finish" flashes. This does not af­fect the programme sequence. The indicator light goes out when the pro­gramme selector is set back to the pro­gramme or temperature previously chosen.
To select a different programme pro­ceed as follows:
With the “I-On/0-Off” button switch off the appliance.
Turn the programme selector to "Finish".
Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.
Select a new programme. Press the “START” button.
. . . Skipping a programme stage
Turn the programme selector to Finish.
As soon as the programme sequence light for the stage at which the pro­gramme should continue starts flashing:
Turn the programme selector switch to the appropriate programme within 4 seconds.
When programme locking has been activated the programme cannot be changed nor can a programme stage be repeated or left out.
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Adding detergent

All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suit­able, including liquid, compact (con­centrated), tablets and special applica­tion detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool mixtures and hand-washable garments should be washed using a detergent specifically designed for washing wool­lens.
Silk should be washed using a liquid detergent specifically designed for washing woollens. Do not use biologi­cal detergents on silk as the enzymes will eat the silk!
Add detergent according to the amount recommended on the packa­ging. The right amount to dispense will depend on the following:
The quantity of laundry.The soiling level of the laundry.
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
– The water hardness level
Check with your local water supplier if you do not know the water hardness level.
Adding detergent
Water Hardness
Hardness
range
I soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7
II medium 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14 III hard 2.5 - 3.8 14 - 21 IV very hard over 3.8 over 21
It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . .
. . . too little has the following results:
– Laundry will not be properly clean
and will in time become grey and hard to the touch.
Greasy particles cling to the laundry.Lime deposits on the heater ele-
ments.
. . . too much results in the following:
Excessive foam.Low level of agitation.Poor washing, rinsing and spinning
results.
– High water consumption (an addi-
tional rinse cycle will automatically switch in).
– Burdening the environment.
Type of
water
(hardness)
Hardness
level in
mmol / l
°dH
German
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Adding detergent
Adding detergent
i = Compartment soak/pre-wash j = Compartment main wash
p = Compartment fabric conditioner
Water is taken in through compartment i in the pre-wash.
Water is taken in through compartment j in the main wash. If the capacity of compartment j is insufficient for the amount of detergent needed for a COTTONS programme (e.g. in very hard water areas), the machine can be programmed so that water and deter­gent can also be taken into the main wash through compartment i , see Programmable functions, Activating compartment i”.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in water hardness ranges II-IV. Dispense ac­cording to the amount specified on the packaging. First add detergent and then the water softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water.
If you wash using several components (e.g. special application detergents), we recommend always dispensing the agents into compartment j in the fol­lowing order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain salts This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
Fabric conditioners, tex­turisers, liquid starch
Fabric conditioners make garments soft and fluffy to handle and help pre­vent static cling when tumble drying.
Texturisers are synthetic starch formula­tions and give body to items e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen.
Starch gives body to items of washing.
Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging.
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Adding detergent
Automatic fabric conditioners, tex­turisers, or liquid starch
Open the lid of compartment p.
Add the fabric conditioner, texturiser or liquid starch. Do not exceed the
maximum level mark.
Close the compartment lid.
Separate fabric conditioner or tex­turiser
Add fabric conditioner or texturiser to the compartment p.
Turn the programme selector to Starch.
Select a spin speed. Press the “Start” button.
Starching separately
Measure and prepare starch in ac­cordance with the manufacturers in­structions.
Add the starch to compartment i. Turn the programme selector to
Starch. Select a spin speed. Press the “Start” button.
Push the drawer back in.
The conditioner, texturiser or liquid starch is automatically dispensed in the last rinse. At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment p.
If starching frequently, clean the dis­penser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel. (See section on the deter­gent dispenser drawer in "Cleaning and Care") .
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Programmes

Programmes
Programme selection
Programme Fabric Temperature max.
COTTONS
COTTONS
MINIMUM IRON
DELICATES
WOOLLENS
/
QUICK WASH
Starch
Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Wash load as for standard tests 60°C 1100
(60°C) white nylon, white polyester fabrics (50°C), coloured 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
Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, socks and stockings in man-made fibres, (not wool or wool blends)
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer (pre-wash probably advisable).
Programme for machine-washable or hand­washable wool or wool blend fabrics.
Also suitable for satin, lace, silk and other hand­washable garments*.
Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cottons programme.
Table cloths, napkins, overalls, uniforms. cold 1100
95°C to 30°C 1100
60°C to 30°C 900
40°C to cold 600
30°C to cold 600
40°C to cold 1100
40°C 1100
spin speed
*
Spin
Drain Separate rinse
MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons
cold:
If Cold is selected for the temperature, the water is warmed to 24°C. This uniform temperature helps the effect of the detergent.
Articles which can be spun, e.g. handwashed items, max weight according to fabric.
Articles which should be washed by hand and only rinsed and spun in the machine.
Suitable for small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort according to colour.
cold 1100
40°C 900
1100
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max. load Additional options Notes
Programmes
5 kg – Soak
5 kg For test institutes:
2.5 kg – Soak
1 kg – Soak
Fill the drum
loosely 1/2 to
3/4 full
1 kg
Do not overload
2.5 kg – Water plus
5 kg The washing should be washed, but not treated with fabric
5 kg
Pre-washShortWater plus
(Option 1,2,3,4)
Pre-washShortWater plus
(Option 1,2,4)
Pre-washShort
SoakPre-washShort
(Option 1,2,4)
With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash". Wash dark colours in liquid detergent. For normally soiled items select "Short".
Programme setting for tests according to EN 60456 Standard Programme
With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash"
For normally soiled items select "Short"
Use the Wool programme for textiles with wool content
Dust in curtains usually makes pre-wash advisable.
Use liquid wool detergent.
Hand washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt beyond the accepted tolerance. *For satin, lace, silk and other hand washable garments manually reduce the spin speed or select without final spin.
Add less detergent (half load)
conditioner.
5 kg
3 kg – Soak
Pre-washShortWater plus
(Option 1,2,3*,4*)
See Section on Additional options for more details.
The water level, number of rinses and programme time are set automatically in relation to composition of the washing (see "Programmes" Sequence).
*Option is only carried out with a high proportion of cotton.
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Programmes
Sequence
COTTONS
1)
MINIMUM
1)
IRON
DELICATES WOOLLENS
/
Soak optional optional optional – Pre-wash optional optional optional – Main wash Top-up rinse from 75°Cprogrammable ––– Graduated rinsing from 40°C- – No. of rinses
normal 3 or 4 part load 2232 short 2 2 3
Rinse and interim spin (rpm) max. 1000 max. 500 max. 600 Final spin (rpm) max. 1100 max. 900 max. 600 max. 1100 Anti-crease, loosen max. 30 mins max. 30 mins max. 30 mins – Rinse hold optional optional optional optional Without final spin optional optional optional optional Wash rhythm normal normal gentle action Wool Water level – Wash
– Rinse
XXXX
2)
low low
332
low
medium
high high
medium medium
Explanations:
X Programme section included
Programme section not included
1)
Load recognition:
The programme sequence is modified in these programmes according to the absorbency of the load.
2)
A 4th rinse automatically switches in if there is too much foam in the drum, or if a spin speed lower
than 700 rpm has been selected.
Wool:
Wool is susceptible to damage from movement when it is wet. The wash action during the course of the programme is low.
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Programmes
Quick Wash Starch Spin Separate rinse MIXED WASH
high cotton
content
1)
high polyester
content
––––optional optional
X –––XX
X ––optional optional
–––––– –––––
X
2 ––23 or 42)3 2 –––22 ––––22
max. 500 –––max. 900 max. 500
max. 1100 max. 1100 max. 1100 max. 1100 max. 900 max. 900
max. 30 mins max. 30 mins max. 30 mins max. 30 mins max. 30 mins
optional optional optional optional optional optional optional optional optional optional
normal normal gentle action normal normal
low
medium
low
– – high
low low
low
medium
Top-up rinse (programmable):
At the end of the main wash additional water flows into the drum, and the suds are cooled slightly. Hot water might damage plastic drain pipes.
Graduated rinsing:
The suds are cooled at the end of the wash cycle by water flowing in and being pumped away at inter­vals thereby minimising crease formation.
Rinse and interim spin:
There is a spin between the rinses.
Final spin:
The maximum spin speed according to the programme can be selected with the Spin button. In the MINIMUM IRON, DELICATES, and MIXED WASH programmes, the spin speed is automatically limited to the above stated maximum spin speed, even when the spin speed indicator for 1100 rpm is lit up.
Anti-crease, loosen:
The anti-crease action guards against the tendency for creases to set in when fabrics have been left in the drum for a long time. There is drum movement twice a minute.
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Programmes
Care symbols
Washing
9 Cottons 95°C, 75°C 8 Cottons 60°C 7 Cottons 40°C 6 Cottons 30°C 4 Minimum iron 60°C, 50°C 2 Minimum iron 40°C 1 Minimum iron 30°C a Delicates 40°C @ Delicates 30°C
/ hand wash h do not wash
ABC dry clean D do not dry clean
Tumble dry
q at normal temperature r at low temperature s do not tumble dry
Ironing
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 #
[:\]
y suitable for chlorine bleach z do not use chlorine bleach
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Additional options

To select an additional option to the basic programme press the button for that option. The indicator light for the option comes on.
If an additional option is chosen which is incompatible with the basic pro­gramme, (see Programme selection chart), the indicator light goes out when the button is released.
If a spin speed is chosen which is un­suitable for the programme (see Pro­gramme selection chart), pressing the button has no effect.
Additional options
Adding detergent for the Soak op­tion:
Add the total amount into compartment j or directly on to the laundry in the drum.
Pre-wash
For heavily soiled and stained items
Short
This shortens the programme run­ning time. For normally soiled items.
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items with dried-on stains, or ones which cannot be bleached out, (e.g. blood, fats and oils, cocoa).
– A length of time of between 30
minutes and 2 hours can be chosen, in 30 minute periods, for the "Soak" process.
– The machine is set as standard to
two hours soak time. See the section "Programmable func­tions" for reprogramming to a differ­ent time.
In the COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON and MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons pro­grammes only two rinse cycles are car­ried out with a higher water level.
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Additional options
Water plus
The water level increases in "soak", pre-wash", "main wash" and / or "rinses", and / or an extra rinse can be carried out.
You can choose between four options for the "Water plus" button.
The options can be called up through one of the programmable functions, (see Water plus system in the Section on programmable functions).
Switching off the additional options
If an additional option is switched on (and the indicator light in the button is lit up), the option can be switched off by pressing the button. The indicator light goes out.
Spin
A final spin is carried at the end of each of the basic programmes, if a spin speed had been selected.
"Without final spin"
Interim rinse and spin is carried out in the relevant programmes.
Washing is not spun after the final rinse, but the water is drained away, and the machine goes straight into the anti-crease stage.
"Rinse hold"
Interim rinse and spin is carried out dur­ing the programme cycle.
The washing remains suspended in water after the final rinse.
This helps to reduce the possibility of creasing if the washing is left for some time before being taken out of the ma­chine.
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To continue the programme:
Select the required spin speed with the Spin button.
The maximum spin speed is automati­cally limited according to the basic wash programme chosen, (See Pro­gramme Survey section).
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Additional options
Electronic programme locking
Programme locking prevents the ma­chine from being opened or the pro­gramme cancelled during a wash programme.
Switching on programme locking
1 Select a programme, (see Brief
guide to washing correctly).
2 Press the “START button for at least
5 seconds. Programme locking is now activated. The machine will now not accept any
changes, and the wash programme proceeds through to the end.
At the end of the wash programme, the programme locking is discontinued, so that a new wash programme can be chosen.
Switching off programme locking early
1 Press the “Start button for at least 5
seconds. Exception: The indicator light "Anti-crease/Finish"
in the Sequence display flashes.
1 Turn the programme selector to the
programme previously chosen. The
"Anti-crease/Finish" light goes out.
2 Press the START button for at least 5
seconds.
To check if programme locking is switched on
- Press the Spin button.
If the spin speed indicator light does
not change: Programme locking is activated. – If the spin speed indicator light
changes: Programme locking is not activated.
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Programmable functions

Programmable functions
Programmable functions enable the user to introduce further features as required. They remain stored in memory until they are cancelled by the user.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Maximum water level" programmable function: turn the pro­gramme selector to –
MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons***.
Maximum water level
The water level for rinsing is automati­cally raised to the maximum level where rinse results are particularly important.
It is effective for the rinses in the follow­ing programmes:
- Cottons
- Minimum iron
- Quick wash
- Mixed wash - Poly/Cottons Before the "Maximum water level" pro-
grammable function can be selected you must first select programming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1 The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro­gramme selector must point to "Fin­ish".
2 Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same time and hold pressed in and:
Activating
To activate "Maximum water level" press the "START" button once. The "Rinses" light comes on in the se­quence display.
Storing in memory
To store the "Maximum water level" pro­grammable function in the memory SWITCH the machine OFF with the I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Maximum water level" programm­able function is now stored in the ma­chines memory and is effective in the programmes described above until such time as you may wish to deacti­vate it.
Deactivating
To deactivate the use of a maximum water level in the rinses repeat the pro­cedure given above from point far as the *** shown above. Press the START button and the “Rinses” indica­tor light will go out. The function is now deactivated. Store in memory by press­ing the I-On/0-Off button.
1 as
3 . . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF-button.
4 Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes in the sequence display.
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Programmable functions
Water plus system
The "Water plus" button offers four op­tions, increasing water level and / or bringing in an extra rinse cycle. To activate the option press the "Water plus" button when selecting your wash programme before pressing the START button.
Option 1
Increase in the rinse water level in the Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick Wash and Mixed wash - Poly/Cottons pro­grammes, where for example rinse re­sults are particularly important.
Option 2
Increase in the water level in main wash and rinses for Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, Quick wash, and Mixed wash particularly for fabrics that need special care, or where extra attention must be given to dissolving detergent. This option is already set when the ma­chine is delivered from the factory.
Option 3
An extra rinse cycle is introduced to the Cottons programme, e.g. when rinse results are particularly important.
Selecting programming mode
1 The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro-
gramme selector must point to "Fin-
ish".
2 Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
3 . . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF-button.
4 Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Water plus system" pro­grammable function turn the pro­gramme selector to – Separate rinse. The indicator lights in the sequence dis­play correspond to the four options available. As Option 2 has been set at the factory, when the programme selec­tor is turned "Separate rinse", the indica­tor light for Option 2 "Rinse hold" will come on.
Option 4
Is Option 2 plus Option 3, where this quality of rinse is required.
Before the "Water plus system" pro­grammable function can be selected you must first select programming mode.
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Programmable functions
Selecting the Options
By pressing the "START" button you can select the other options. To confirm a new selection another indicator light comes on and the previous one goes out.
Each time "START" is pressed a differ­ent indicator light comes on. The indica­tor lights correspond the the four op­tions as follows:
Option 1 = "Rinse" Option 2 = "Rinse hold" Option 3 = "Drain / Spin" Option 4 = "Anti crease / Finish"
Storing in memory
When you have selected the Option you require, SWITCH the machine OFF with the 1-On/0-OFF" button. The Op­tion is stored in the machines memory.
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Programmable functions
Activating the i compartment
This function should be activated if traditional "big box" detergents are used. For the first 10 seconds of the main wash cycle water flows in through compartment i.
Compartment j may sometimes not be able to hold the total amount of detergent required when:
- the water is very hard (over 3.8 mmol/l, water hardness level IV) and
- the washing is heavily soiled. In this case compartment i can be
used to flush in the extra detergent for the main wash.
Before the "Activating the i compart­ment" programmable function can be selected you must first select pro­gramming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1 The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro­gramme selector must point to "Fin­ish".
2 Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same time and hold pressed in and:
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Activating the i com­partment" programmable function turn the programme selector to – Spin ***.
Activating
To activate "Activating the i compart­ment" press the "START" button once. The "Rinses" light comes on in the se­quence display.
Storing in memory
To store the "Activating the i compart­ment" programmable function in the memory SWITCH the machine OFF with the I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Activating the i compartment" programmable function is now stored in the machines memory.
Deactivating
To deactivate the use of Compartment i repeat the procedure given above from point above. Press the START button and the "Rinses" indicator light will go out. The function is deactivated. Store in mem­ory by pressing the I-On/0-Off button.
1 as far as the *** shown
3 . . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF-button.
4 Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes in the sequence display.
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Programmable functions
Soak time
This is accessed for a programme by pressing the SOAK button on the facia.
You can programme a soak time of:
- 2 hours (factory setting) or
- 1 hour 30 mins or
- 1 hour or
- 30 mins. A "Soak time" of 2 hours is set at the
factory. If you wish to change this standard setting to one of the times listed above, you must first select pro­gramming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1 The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro­gramme selector must point to "Fin­ish".
2 Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same time and hold pressed in and:
3 . . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF-button.
4 Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Soak time" programm­able function turn the programme selec­tor to – WOOLLENS Cold. The "Rinse" indicator light comes on in the sequence display. This shows that a "Soak time" of 2 hours is currently se­lected (factory setting).
Selecting a different "Soak time"
By pressing the "START" button a various number of times you can select different soak times. To confirm that a different soak time has been selected, the previous indicator light goes out and a new indicator light comes on.
Each time "START" is pressed a differ­ent indicator light will come on. The indi­cator lights correspond to the 4 soak times available as follows:
2 hours = "Rinse"
1 hour 30 mins = "Rinse hold"
1 hour = "Drain \ Spin"
30 mins = "Anti crease \ Finish"
Storing in memory
When you have selected the soak time you require, SWITCH the machine OFF with the I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Soak time" you have selected is now stored in the machines memory.
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Programmable functions
Gentle action
For gentle washing of slightly soiled items. Drum action is reduced.
Gentle action can be used with the Cot­tons, Minimum iron, Quick Wash, Mixed wash and Starch programmes.
If "Gentle action" has been pro­grammed, every wash cycle in these programmes is carried out with gentle action rhythm.
Before the "Gentle action" programm­able function can be selected you must first select programming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1 The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro­gramme selector must point to "Fin­ish".
2 Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same time and hold pressed in and:
3 . . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF-button.
4 Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Gentle action" programm­able function turn the programme selec­tor to –
WOOLLENS 40 °C ***.
Activating
To activate "Gentle action" press the "START" button once. The "Rinses" light comes on in the se­quence display.
Storing the programmable function in memory
To store the "Gentle action" programm­able function in the memory SWITCH the machine OFF with the “I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Gentle action" programmable func­tion is now stored in the machine’s memory.
Deactivating
If the "Gentle action" programmable function is no longer required it can be deactivated. To do so repeat the proce­dure given above from point as the *** shown above. Press the START button and the “Rinses” indica­tor light will go out. The function is now deactivated. Store in memory by press­ing the I-On/0-Offf button.
1 as far
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Programmable functions
Top-up rinse for Cottons
At the end of the main wash addi­tional water flows into the drum and the suds are cooled down.
Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes.
Top-up rinse takes place when tem­peratures of 95°C and 75°C are se­lected.
Before the "Top-up rinse for Cottons" programmable function can be se­lected you must first select programm­ing mode.
Selecting programming mode
1 The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro­gramme selector must point to "Fin­ish".
2 Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same time and hold pressed in and:
3 . . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF-button.
4 Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Top-up rinse for Cottons" programmable function turn the pro­gramme selector to –
DELICATES cold ***.
Activating
To activate "Top-up rinse for Cottons" press the "START" button once. The "Rinses" light comes on in the se­quence display.
Storing in memory
To store the "Top-up rinse for Cottons" programmable function in the memory SWITCH the machine OFF with the I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Top-up rinse for Cottons" pro­grammable function is now stored in the machines memory.
Deactivating
If the "Top-up rinse for Cottons" pro­grammable function is no longer re­quired it can be deactivated. To do so repeat the procedure given above from point
1 as far as the *** shown above.
Press the START button and the Rinses indicator light will go out. The function is now deactivated. Store in memory by pressing the I-On/0-Off but­ton.
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Programmable functions
Memory function
If an additional option is selected for a programme, and / or the spin op­tion is altered, the machine stores these changes in memory at the start of a programme.
The memory function is active when the machine is first delivered but can be programmed to be switched off.
Deactivating
First select programming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1 The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro­gramme selector must point to "Fin­ish".
2 Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same time and hold pressed in and:
3 . . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF-button.
4 Let go of all these buttons.
As this programmable function is active when the machine is first delivered, the "Rinses" indicator light will come on in the sequence display as soon as the programme selector is turned to DELI­CATES 30°C.
To deactivate the "Memory" function press the START button and the light will go out. The memory function is now deactivated.
Storing in memory
To store this setting in memory SWITCH the machine OFF with the I­On/0-OFF" button.
Reactivating
To reactivate the memory function re­peat the procedure given above from point
1 as far as the *** shown above.
Pressing the "START" button again will reactivate the "Memory" function and the "Rinses" indicator light will come on again. The function is now reactivated. Store in memory by pressing the I-On/0­Off button.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes in the sequence display.
Deactivating the programmable func­tion
To de-select the "Memory" programm­able function turn the programme selec­tor to DELICATES 30°C ***.
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Cleaning and care

Cleaning and care
Cleaning the washing machine
Clean the casing with a mild non-ab­rasive detergent or soap and water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Clean the facia panel and flap with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
The drum can be cleaned using a suitable proprietary stainless steel cleaner.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaners. These might cause damage to the plastic surfaces because of the chemicals they contain.
Extra cleaning
Carrying out a hot wash (70°C or above) with powder detergent approx. once every six weeks will help to en­sure that no deposits build up in the machine. These can occur when wash­ing is mainly done at low temperatures, and also lead to unpleasant smells. If you have no reason to wash laundry oc­casionally at this high temperature, then carry out a 95°C Cottons pro­gramme as a cleaning cycle with pow­der detergent and no washing, at regu­lar intervals.
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Cleaning the detergent dispen­ser drawer
Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt.
Press down the red release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine.
Cleaning and care
Clean the dispenser compartments
and conditioner channel.
Regularly remove any detergent
residues.
Remove the siphon tube from com-
partment p.
Wash under running warm water and
put back.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump
Check the fluff (drain) filter initially after 3-4 washes to ascertain how often it is likely to require cleaning.
With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of water run out.
If the drain outlet is clogged, more water will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres).
Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot.
Open the flap.
Place a dish under the drain fixture.
Take the (yellow) filter flap opener from behind the detergent drawer facia panel, (see illustration above).
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Turn the fluff filter lid round 2-3
times. Do not take it right out. With large volumes of water, when the
dish is full screw the fluff filter back into position, and empty the dish before re­peating the procedure.
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Cleaning and care
Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous-
ing. Remove any deposits of lime scale and
detergent or foreign objects from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit (as these objects can cause a leakage of water). Deposits of lime scale are often a sign of underdosage of powder.
Put the fluff filter back in place and
secure.
Make sure the fluff filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use.
Once the flow of water ceases, remove the fluff filter completely.
Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.
Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff.
Turn the impeller by hand to check that it is free to rotate. Any foreign ob­jects causing an obstruction should be removed.
After cleaning
Pour approx. 2 litres of water into the
detergent dispenser compartment
j to reactivate the ball valve which
keeps detergent in circulation in the
suds.
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Cleaning and care
To clean the water inlet filters
The washing machine has two filters to protect the inlet valves.These filters should be checked every 6 months or so, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water sup­ply.
To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose:
First turn off the stopcock. Unscrew the threaded union con-
necting the free end of the inlet hose to the stopcock.
Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight.
Inspect the inlet hose which is sub­jected to high pressure while the ma­chine is in operation. The hose should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface, or if it has been otherwise damaged. If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar. Mieles own hoses meet this requirement.
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve:
Using pliers, carefully loosen the
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve,
and unscrew.
Remove the rubber seal from the re­cess.
Using pointed pliers, take hold of the plastic filter bar, remove the fil­ter and clean.
Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose.
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Use water pump pliers to withdraw
the plastic filter by the bar (see illus-
tration). Clean, put back and secure.
The two filters must be put back in place after cleaning.
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Problem solving guide

Problem solving guide
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national regulations. Unauth­orised repairs could be dangerous.
What to do, if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . .
. . . The programme does not begin.
. . . the "Check drain" light flashes during the programme, but the programme is running normally.
. . . the "Check drain" light flashes during the programme, but the programme is not running normally.
There is no power. The "Anti-crease-Finish" light is not on.
The water outlet is restricted.
The water outlet is blocked.
Check whether:
the door is properly closed.the mains plug is plugged in.the fuse or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
Clean the fluff (drain) filter
and drain pump.
Has the drain pump been
fixed too high? (Max. drain height 1m).
Clean the fluff (drain) filter
and drain pump.
Has the drain pump been
fixed too high? (Max. drain height 1m).
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What to do, if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . .
. . . the “Check (water) inlet" indicator flashes during the programme but the programme is running normally.
. . . the “Check (water) inlet" indicator flashes and the laundry was not washed.
. . . one of the following indicator lights is flashing
–“Soak/Pre-wash” –“Main Wash” –“Rinses” –“Rinse hold”
The water inlet is restricted.
The water inlet is closed.
There is a fault.
The stopcock is not opened
far enough.
The inlet hose is kinked.The water pressure is too low The filter in the inlet hose is
dirty. Clean it.
Open the stopcock.Start the programme again.
Press I-ON/0-OFF button to
release it.
Turn the programme selector
to "Finish".
Press I-ON/0-OFF button in.Re-start the programme.If the indicator light starts
flashing again, call the Service Dept.
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What to do, if . . . Cause Remedy
. . . the indicator light “Drain / Final spin flashes.
. . . the indicator light "Anti-crease/Finish" flashes.
. . . the drum door cannot be opened.
. . . the machine shakes during the spin cycle.
. . . the washing has not been spun satisfactorily.
. . . the pump makes strange noises.
The final spin has not taken place. The machine detected an imbalance.
The position of the programme selector was altered after the start of the programme.
The appliance is not plugged in to the electricity supply.
Power cut. See "Problem solving guide",
The door was not correctly engaged.
There is still water in the drum.
The suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
The four feet are not resting evenly on the floor.
The spin speed selected was too low.
The load was not distributed sufficiently evenly in the drum. To protect the machine laundry was only spun at a reduced speed.
These noises occur at the end of a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation. They are not a fault.
Loosen and re-distribute the
washing.
Select the programme Spin
or Drain.
Take into account the spin
speed of the relevant programme.
Turn the programe selector back to the programme previously chosen.
Put the plug in the socket.
How to open the door after a power failure.
Press hard against the lock side of the drum door and then press the "Door" button.
Select the "Drain"
programme for the water to be pumped out.
Open the drum door.
Level the machine. See Installation advice.
Select a higher spin speed next time.
Always mix large and small items in the load.
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What to do, if . . . Cause Remedy
. . . large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser drawer.
. . . fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the p compartment.
. . . grey, greasy particles cling to washed laundry.
. . . there are white residues which look like powder detergent on the washing.
. . . liquid detergent does not give the required result.
The water supply pressure is too low.
Washing powder used with water softener tends to become sticky.
The siphon tube is either incorrectly positioned or clogged.
The fabric conditioner channel is clogged.
Insufficient amounts of detergent were used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry.
The detergent contained compounds (zeolites) to aid water softening which are not soluble in water. These have ended up on the washing.
Liquid detergents do not contain bleaching agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains.
Clean the filter in the water
inlet system.
It may be useful to select
Water plus.
Pour washing powder into the dispenser before adding any water softener.
Clean the siphon tube.
Clean the fabric conditioner channel.
Add more detergent.Before washing the next load
run a COTTONS 95°C” programme without a load. (See "Extra cleaning" in Cleaning and Care).
Use detergents containing
no zeolites to re-wash the load.
Liquid detergents usually
contain no zeolites.
Try and brush off the
residues with a soft brush.
Use a general purpose
washing machine powder containing a bleaching agent.
Pour stain remover (salts)
into the dispenser drawer compartment j, and liquid detergent into a dispenser ball.
Never put stain salts and
liquid detergent together in the dispenser drawer.
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Problem solving guide
Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure
Switch off the washing machine. Open the fluff (drain) filter flap and
drain the water as described in "Cleaning and care", (fluff (drain) fil­ter and pump).
Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot.
To check water pressure
Place a bucket under the stopcock.
Turn on the stopcock. If 5 litres of water flow into the bucket in
15 seconds the water pressure is cor­rect.
Pull the emergency door latch down­wards (see illustration). The machine door will then open.
Always make sure the drum is sta­tionary before reaching in to the ma­chine to remove washing. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous.
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After sales service

After sales service
Customer contact
In the event of any faults which you can­not remedy yourself please contact
Your Miele Dealer orYour nearest Miele Service depart-
ment (see back cover for the ad­dress).
When contacting the Service Depart­ment, please quote the Model and Ser­ial nos. of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate visible above the porthole glass when the door is opened.
Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to im­prove our service.
Future updates (PC)
The indicator light or check light marked PC is reserved for the service engineer, for updates to your machine in future years.
When for example technological devel­opments offer advanced modifications to your existing programme cycles, a service engineer will be able to input these into your machine controls.
Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available.
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Installation

Installation surface
A concrete floor is the most suitable in­stallation surface for a washing ma­chine, being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a surface with "soft" properties.
Please note the following points:
The machine must be level and se­curely positioned.
To avoid vibrations during spinning, the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings.
If installing on a wooden joist floor, we recommend a plywood base at least 30 mm thick, 590 x 520 mm wide. The base should span several joists and be bolted to the joists, not only to the floorboards. Check for the presence of pipes and cables first. The most stable part of the floor is usually in the corner.
Installation
Installation
Lift the machine from its packaging base and move it to its site. Please note:
Do not lift the machine by the
drum door.
Ensure that the machine feet and the
floor are dry to prevent the machine
from slipping during the spin cycle.
Removing the transit fitting
If the machine is installed on a raised plinth, it has to be secured against slippage during spin using retaining clips (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept).
Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°.
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Installation
Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°.
Withdraw the two bars together with the support plate.
Plug the two holes with the plastic
caps supplied. The machine should not be moved with-
out the transit fitting in place.
The transit fitting should be stored in a safe place for future use. It must be re-fitted if the machine is to be moved again. Re-fitting is car­ried out by reversing the procedure.
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Installation
Levelling the machine
The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation.
Incorrect installation may increase elec­tricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about.
The four adjustable screw feet are used to level the machine. All four feet are screwed in when the machine is de­livered.
Screwing out and adjusting the feet
Gently tip the machine and prop it up using a solid wood wedge for example, to ensure stability.
With a screwdriver loosen and turn
the foot 1 together with the counter-
nut 2 to the left, (see illustration
below) and screw out.
Put the machine back on all four feet.
Use a spirit level to check the ma-
chine is standing level.
Hold the foot 1 firm using a pipe
wrench and turn the counternut 2 to
the right firmly up against the hous-
ing with a screwdriver.
All four counternuts must be firmly up against the housing. Please also check this for the feet which did not need adjustment. Otherwise there is the danger of the machine moving about.
Make sure the machine does not slip as this could cause injury.
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Installation
Building under
To build this appliance under a con­tinuous worktop / in a kitchen run:
A special building under conversion kit* is required. The machine lid must be replaced by a cover plate. To en­sure electrical safety the cover plate must be fitted. **
Fitting instructions are supplied with
the conversion kit. N.B.** If you wish to push your machine under
a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid, the conver- sion kit is not necessary. Otherwise the conversion kit is essential.
For installation under a work surface
900/910 mm from the floor, a raising
kit* is required.
Connections for electricity, water
and drainage should be installed in
such a way that they remain ac-
cessible when the machine is in
place.
Washer and Dryer stack
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A stacking kit* is necessary and can be purhased from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
All parts marked* are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department, and must be fitted by a suitably compe­tent person according to the instruc­tions supplied with the kit.
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Installation
Connection to water supply
The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with standard regulations. In Germany the washing machine is not required to have a non-return valve as it has been designed to comply with the relevant German DIN standard.
Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with 3/4’’ thread. The stopcock should be fitted by a qualified plumber.
The approx. 1.5 m long 3/8" pressure hose should be connected to the stop­cock via the 3/4" threaded union.
This pressure hose is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply. Please make sure the washer sits cor­rectly in the union.
The connection point is subject to mains water pressure. Turn on the stop­cock slowly and check for leaks.
Longer hoses 2.5 or 4 metres in length are available as optional extras.
The machine is designed to operate with a water flow pressure of 1 bar mini­mum up to 10 bar maximum. The static water pressure must not exceed 10 bar. If it is higher than 10 bar it is essen­tial to fit a reducer valve.
There is a minimum flow pressure of 1 bar pressure if 5 litres of water flow into a suitable container in 15 seconds.
The two dirt filters - one in the open end of the inlet hose, one at the inlet point in the solenoid valve must not be removed.
If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar. This also applies to all fixtures and fittings used. Miele orig­inal parts fulfil this condition.
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Installation
Connection to the drainage system
The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre.
The drain hose is 1.5 m long. It must not be kinked as this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in either direction, or can be detached if required, with a sharp twist and pull.
Drain hose connection:
Direct into a sink: Hook the hose over the edge and secure. Make sure that the water can flow freely to avoid flooding and to prevent water from being sucked back into the ma­chine.
Connected to a floor gully. Connected to a standpipe. Connected to a plastic drain pipe
with a rubber nipple. There is no need to use a non-return valve.
If required, the drain hose can be ex­tended to a length of 5 m. The necess­ary parts can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department, or your Miele dealer.
For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second Duo-drain pump is available with the corresponding conversion kit from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele dealer.
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Installation
Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and compe­tent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230-240V mains supply. The volt­age, rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate. Please ensure these match the household mains sup­ply.
Connection should be made via a fused plug and suitable switched socket which is easily accessible after installation. For extra safety it is advis­able to install a residual current device (RCD), with a trip current of 30 mA. Do not connect via an extension lead.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are col­oured in accordance with the following code:
Where it is necessary to change plugs, if the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not corre­spond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi­nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol z or col­oured green, or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
Ensure power is not supplied to the ap­pliance while installation work is being carried out.
Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live
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Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
If this machine is fitted with a non-re­wireable plug, the following information applies: If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product, it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse should be removed from the old plug and disposed of. The plug cut from the flexible cord should then be disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard). The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is ob­tained. The colour of the correct re­placement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the col­our that is embossed in words on the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of plug fitted). Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap­proved to BS 1362 and have the cor­rect rating. Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local elec­trical supplier or Service agent.
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Consumption data
Consumption data
Programme
(without any additional
options or
programmable functions)
COTTONS
95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 52 1 h 54 mins 1 h 26 mins 60°C* 5.0 kg 0.95 52 1 h 58 mins 1 h 16 mins 40°C 5.0 kg 0.55 52 1 h 58 mins 1 h 06 mins
MINIMUM IRON
40°C 2.5 kg 0.45 58 1 h 20 mins 49 mins
DELICATES
30°C 1.0 kg 0.40 75 58 mins 49 mins
Woollens
30°C 1.0 kg 0.15 25 35 mins
* EN 60456
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional functions selected.
Load
Consumption data
Energy Water Programme time
in kWh litres normal short
N.B. Consumption data obtained from a machine designed for the German market.
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Technical Data
Technical Data
Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
85 cm
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth with door open . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Max. floor load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water flow pressure min. . . . . . . . . . . .
Static water pressure max. . . . . . . . . .
Drain pump head max. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain pump length max.. . . . . . . . . . . .
Test certificates awarded. . . . . . . . . . .
59.5 cm
60 cm
97 cm
96 kg
1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)
5 kg dry laundry
see data plate
}
1 bar
10 bar
1 m
5 m
Radio/TV suppression, VDE
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