Miele W 863 User Manual
Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 863
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accidents, or damage
to the machine.
M.-Nr.
G
05 537 080
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi
als away, please ensure they are of
fered for recycling.
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Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
dealer, your local waste collection cen
tre or scrap merchant about potential
recycling schemes.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate ad
vice in the "Warning and safety instruc
tions".
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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
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time
Flushing out the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Water hardness reminder dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to wash correctly
Brief guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To start a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
At the end of a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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Programmes
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Care symbols - washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Additional options
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Programmable functions
Maximum water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Activating the i compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Soak time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
To clean the water inlet filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Problem solving guide
The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 46
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
After sales service
Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Future updates (PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installation
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Building under a worktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connection to water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Guide to the machine
Front view
a Electric supply cable
b Inlet hose (able to withstand pres
sures of at least 70 bar)
c Flexible drain hose (with detachable
swivel elbow)
d Detergent dispenser drawer
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e Facia panel with controls
f Door
g Access panel for drain pump, drain
filter and emergency door release
h Four height adjustable feet
Control panel
Guide to the machine
a I-ON/0-OFF button
To switch the machine ON or OFF or
to interrupt a programme.
b Door button
Opens the machine door.
c START button
Starts the wash programme
d Buttons for additional functions
The upper button is used to select either the
wash
The lower button is used to select the
additional option
Indicator light on = selected
Indicator light off = not selected
Soak,pre-washorShort
additional option.
Water plus
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e "Spin" button
For spin speed,
Rinse hold
and
out final spin
f Indicator lights
Showing the selected spin speed.
g Programme selector
Can be turned clockwise and
anti-clockwise.
h Programme sequence indicator
lights
i Check lights
With
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Warning and safety instructions
Read the operating instructions be
fore using this machine for the first
time. They contain important infor
mation about the safety, use and
maintenance of the machine. This
way you will avoid the risk of acci
dents 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.
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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.
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali
fied electrician.
The electrical safety of this appli
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ma
chine 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 re
sponsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec
tric 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 un
dertaken by a Miele approved
engineer.
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Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.
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Technical safety
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a dam
aged machine.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre
quency) match the mains electricity
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The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
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it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
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it is switched off at the mains, or
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the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Warning and safety instructions
This machine must only be con
nected to the on-site water supply
using a new hose kit. Old hoses must
not be re-used. Check the hose regu
larly for signs of wear and tear. Change
in good time to avoid the risk of 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 ma
chine be guaranteed.
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.
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Use
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess
ment of the installation being carried
out by a suitably qualified engineer.
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Before using the machine for the
first time, check that the transit fit
ting 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 furni
ture 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 ob-
jects (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 dam
age components of the machine, which
in turn can result in damage to the
washing.
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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 sys
tem may be impaired at temperatures
below freezing point.
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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. If in
doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser
vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.
Textiles which have been
pre-treated in solvent based clean
ing 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.
Due to their chemical composition,
dyes and colour run and dye removers can cause corrosion. Do not
use these products in the machine.
Always make sure the drum is sta
tionary before reaching in to re
move washing. Reaching into a moving
drum is extremely dangerous.
Accessories
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Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee, per
formance and product liability claims
will be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine
unplug it. Render the plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should
be done by a competent person.
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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
Water consumption and energy us
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age are determined by the size of the
load. Load to the maximum recom
mended for the programme selected.
The washing times can vary consid
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erably due to the automatic load ad
justment feature. Depending on the
amount of the load, the main wash
may be shortened and one rinse
omitted.
Use the
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programme or the
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.
– A main wash (programme without
pre-wash) is sufficient to clean normally soiled laundry.
Mixed Wash poly/cottons
Quick Wash
Use the
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mally or very lightly soiled laundry.
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Do not exceed the amounts of deter
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gent which may be recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.
Reduce the amounts of detergent
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with smaller loads, (e.g. with a half
load, approx. one third less deter
gent).
Select the highest suitable spin
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speed in the wash programme when
tumble drying afterwards.
Short
wash option for nor
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By using the additional option
for heavily soiled laundry you can se
lect a lower temperature in the main
wash.
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Use the additional option
stead of
laundry.
If
Soak
main wash the same suds are used.
Pre-wash
is followed immediately by a
with heavily soiled
Soak
Soak
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Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly in
stalled and connected. See the rele
vant section under "Installation".
Also check that the fluff filter is se
curely tightened. Otherwise there is
a risk of water leakage during use.
Flushing out the machine
Any residual lubricants and water from
testing still in the machine should be
flushed out as follows:
Turn on the stopcock.
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^ Do not load any laundry.
^ Add detergent to compartment j,
however
amount recommended on the packaging for a full load.
^ Press the I-ON/0-OFF button in.
^ Turn the programme selector to COT-
TONS 60°C.
only add max.1/4of the
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Water hardness reminder dial
Several factors including the water
hardness level in your area will affect
how much detergent you should use.
The small dial in the detergent dis
penser drawer can be set purely as a
reminder of the hardness level.
^ Remove the yellow spatula from in-
side the dispenser drawer.
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Important!
This programme must be selected in or
der to prepare the machine for spinning
and to activate the ball valve.
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Press the
indicator light next to it will come on.
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Press the "Spin" button repeatedly un
til the
comes on.
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Press the START button.
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When this programme has finished
your washing machine is ready for
using for the first time.
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Water plus
button in. The
Without final spin
indicator light
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Adjust the dial to the appropriate set
ting (1 = soft, 4 = very hard).
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How to wash correctly
Brief guide
The headings numbered (A,B,C,...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide.
Before washing
A Sort the laundry.
^ Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,
paper clips, etc.) can cause dam
age to textiles and components in
the machine.
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Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately sev
eral times before being included in a
mixed load. Always wash whites and
coloureds separately.
Delicate textiles should be washed sep
arately in a delicates programme (use a
washing bag where appropriate).
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the manufac
turer 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.
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Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
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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).
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Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
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Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
Turn inside out, if recommended by
the manufacturer.
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Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc. before washing.
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Fasten duvet covers to prevent
smaller items rolling up inside them.
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How to wash correctly
B Press the Door button.
C Load the drum.
Unfold washing and load loosely in the
drum. To achieve best results it is ad
visable to make up mixed loads con
sisting 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 / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 kg
QUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
MIXED WASH (Poly/Cottons). . . . 3.0 kg
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To start a programme
G Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button.
The programme selector should be
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pointing to Finish, the indicator light
Anti crease/Finish
sequence display.
H Turn the programme selector to
the programme required
See section "Programmes, Programme
survey".
is lit up in the
D 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.
E Open the stopcock.
F Add detergent.
See section on "detergent" for details.
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How to wash correctly
I Select any additional option re
quired.
A maximum of two additional options
can be chosen, provided they are com
patible with the programme selected,
(see the Programme survey in the Sec
tion on programmes). Only one option
out of
Soak,Pre-wash
can be selected.
^ Press the button for the
Pre-washorShort wash
options, until the indicator for the
chosen option lights up.
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Press the button for the
option, if required.
An additional option that has been se
lected can be de-selected by pressing
the button.
and
Short wash
Soak
additional
Water plus
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J Select a spin speed.
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Press the "Spin" button enough times
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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 se
lected the machine offers the additional
option and / or spin already stored in
memory (see "Programmable func
tions").
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K Press the START button.
The programme now starts.
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How to wash correctly
At the end of a programme
When the
on the laundry can be removed from
the drum:
L Press the Door button.
M Press and release the I-ON/0-OFF
button and turn the programme se
lector to the Finish position.
N Remove the washing.
,
machine once the drum has
stopped turning, otherwise you may
seriously injure yourself.
Finish
indicator light comes
Only remove washing from the
P Close the stopcock.
Q 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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O Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles e.g. buttons
which might be lodged there.
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How to wash correctly
Adding or removing washing
after programme start
Washing can be added or removed af
ter the programme has already started,
when using the following programmes.
COTTONS
–
MINIMUM IRON
–
WOOLLENS /
–
QUICK WASH
–
Starch
–
MIXED WASH
–
Door
^ Press the
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, WOOLLENS,
QUICK WASH,
WASH percentage) programmes.
Poly/Cottons
button and hold it until
Starch
and MIXED
(high cotton
General exceptions:
The door cannot be opened when:
-
the suds temperature is above 55°C.
–
the additional option
–
been selected,
programme locking is switched on,
–
the programme has reached the
–
nal spin
stage.
Water plus
has
Fi
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–
With MINIMUM IRON and
MIXED WASH polyester percentage) the door can
be opened during the main wash
with some exceptions.
Poly/Cottons
(high
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How to wash correctly
Programme . . .
. . . interruption
Press the I-ON/0-OFF button.
^
To continue with the same
^
programme 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
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
Finish
flashes. This does not affect the
programme sequence. The indicator
light goes out when the programme se
lector is set back to the programme or
temperature previously chosen.
option can be carried out
Anti-crease/
To select a different programme pro
ceed as follows:
With the I-ON/0-OFF button switch off
^
the appliance.
Turn the programme selector to
^
.
ish
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
ish
.
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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Fin
Fin-
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Adding detergent
All modern detergents produced for
automatic washing machines are suit
able, including liquid, compact (con
-
centrated), tablets, liquid tablets and
special application detergents. Use dis
pensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are
supplied with the detergent. Tablets are
suitable for full loads, but note that it
may be impractical to reduce tablets by
proportion to suit smaller loads.
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
may damage 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.
Water Hardness
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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
Type of
water
(hardness)
Hardness
level in
mmol / l
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.
– Limescale deposits on the heater el-
ements.
. . . 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.
°dH
German
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Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
–
The water hardness level
Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the water hard
ness level.
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Adding detergent
Adding detergent
i = Compartment soak/pre-wash.
This compartment is also used
for starch formulations when
starching separately.
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 deter
gent can also be taken into the main
wash through compartment i , see
"Programmable functions", "Activating
compartment i".
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Water softeners
A water softener such as Calgon can
be used to cut down on the use of de
tergents in extremely hard water areas.
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.
Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water soft
ener.
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 remover
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
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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 formula
tions and give body to items e.g. shirts,
tablecloths and bed linen.
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Starch gives body to items of washing.
^
Dispense according to the amount
specified on the packaging.
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