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. 04 613 460
1 Electric supply cable
2 Inlet hose (able to withstand
pressures up to 70 bar)
3 Flexible drain hose (with detachable
swivel elbow)
4 Detergent dispenser drawer
5 Facia panel with controls
6 Drum door
7 Panel for access to fluff filter and drain
pump
8 Four height adjustable feet
9 Panel for emergency drainage and
emergency door release
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Guide to the machine
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment i - Pre-wash
Compartment j - Main wash
b “Door" pushbutton
opens the drum door
c “I - ON / O - OFF” pushbutton
switches the machine on or off
or interrupts a programme
Compartment
p (with lid) -Conditioner
e Spin speed selector
f Programme sequence
indicator and control lights
g Programme selector
d Pushbuttons for additional
options
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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
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 declared by
the manufacturer to be machine-washable on the wash-care label.
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.
The electrical safety of this ma-
chine 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.
For safety reasons do not operate
this appliance on an extension
cable. 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.
The machine is only completely iso-
lated from the electricity supply
when:
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage.
Before connecting the machine, en-
sure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and frequency) matches the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
– 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. This should be borne in mind if
operating the machine without supervision. 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 will 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 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 to the machines. Do
not use dye removers in this machine.
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Help to protect our environment
Help to protect our environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing is
mostly manufactured from the following
recycled or re-useable materials:
resins
– polyethylene foil (PE)
– packaging straps: polyropylene (PP)
Rather than just throwing these ma-
terials away, please take them to the
nearest local authority collection point
for specific waste.
Disposal of your old machine
Old machines may contain material
which can be reclaimed or recycled.
Please contact your dealer, your local
waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling
schemes.
Ensure that the machine presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
See the appropriate section in the
Warning and Safety instructions.
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Washing environmentally and economically
Washing environmentally and economically
Caring for the environment means saving water, energy and detergent when
washing but without compromising on
results.
The key to a good wash result is finding
the best combination of amount of
detergent, temperature, length of programme and the machine’s technology.
If necessary, some programmes take
longer to achieve this effect. With the
"Hydromatic" system, the drum can revolve at different speeds. Longer and
slower action together with pauses for
steeping, work towards a good result.
The automatic load control facility ensures the correct water level for the
type of fabric and laundry load being
washed. Sometimes it even appears
that there is no water in the drum.
Normally, main wash is sufficient for a
clean result, so a pre-wash is not automatically included in the programmes.
If it is wanted, a simple press on the
pre-wash selector includes it.
Economy tips
To help you wash most economically,
remember the following tips:
– The automatic load control facility
allows you to wash individual loads
of between 1 and 5 kg. Ideally wash
with the maximum load specified for
each programme. This uses the energy to the best advantage.
– Only use the correct amount of deter-
gent required for the water hardness
level in your area, according to the
detergent manufacturer’s recommendations.
– If washing is not heavily stained, se-
lect a lower temperature setting than
indicated on the wash care label but
do not additionally select "Short".
– Use the "Short wash" option for wash-
ing that is only very lightly soiled, but
do not additionally reduce the temperature.
– Using the additional "Soak" option
allows you to reduce the temperature used in the main wash.
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Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time
Flush out any residual test
water still in the machine as
follows:
Do not load the machine.
Add a little detergent to compart-
ment j.
Switch on the machine.
Press the “Short wash” selector.
Select the “COTTONS 60°C” pro-
gramme.
This operation will flush out any
residues.
Water hardness reminder
The amount of detergent will depend
on various factors including the
water hardness level in your area.
The dial located in the detergent dispenser box can be turned to the relevant setting as a water hardness reminder, (using 1 = soft, 4 = very
hard).
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Use the spatula supplied with the
machine. It is located at the rear of
the dispenser drawer.
If you do not know how hard the water
is in your catchment area, please contact your local water authority.
Brief guide to correct washing
Brief guide to correct washing
The headings numbered (
offer a brief step by step guide to the
operating sequence.
1, 2, 3,...)
Before washing
1 Prepare the wash load
Empty all pockets.
eral times before being included in a
mixed load.
Delicate textiles should be washed separately in a delicates programme.
Only wash textiles made from wool or
wool mixtures if the textile care label
states that they are suitable for machine washing.
Pre-treating the washing
Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and
cuffs, and water soluble stains can be
pre-treated with bar soap, liquid detergent or detergent mixed into a solution
or paste.
With particularly stubborn stains ask
your Dry Cleaner for advice.
Do not use solvent based cleaning
agents in this machine.
2 Open the door by pressing the door
button
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,
paper clips etc) can cause damage
to textiles and components in the
machine.
Sort the washing
Most textiles have a care label in the
collar or side seam. Sort the washing
by care label symbols. (See Symbols
chart). Only wash items in this machine
which are declared by the manufacturer as being machine washable on
the textile care label.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately sev-
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Brief guide to correct washing
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 during
spin.
Overloading reduces the wash result
and causes more creasing.
Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
Any loose wiring in bras etc.,should be
removed or sewn in.
Woollens, knitted garments, T-shirts
etc:
Turn inside out, if the manufacturer recommends it.
4 Close the drum door.
Make sure no items of washing are
caught between the drum door and
the door seal.
5 Turn on the stopcock
(if it is not already on)
6 Add detergent.
See Section on Detergent for details.
To start a programme
1 Turn the programme selector
to “Finish/Start”.
2 Press the “I-ON / O-OFF button.
3 Press buttons for additional
options if required
4 Select the spin speed.
(See Section on Additional options).
5 Turn the programme selector to
the wash programme desired.
The programme selector can be turned
to the left or the right.
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Brief guide to correct washing
After washing
1 Turn the programme selector
to “Finish/Start”.
2 Press the “Door” button.
Only remove washing from the machine once the drum has stopped
turning, otherwise you may seriously injure yourself.
3 Press the I-ON / O-OFF button.
4 Remove the washing.
Make sure the drum is empty. Items
left behind could shrink or colour
run in the next wash.
7 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.
5 Check the folds in the door seal
for buttons etc.
6 Turn off the stop cock at the end
of the day
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Changing the programme sequence
Changing the programme sequence
Stopping a programme
Turn the programme selector to “Finish/Start”.
To omit a programme stage.
Turn the programme selector to “Fin-
ish/Start”
Interrupting a programme
Press the “I-ON/0-OFF” buttton.
To continue the programme, switch the
machine back on.
Changing an incorrectly selected programme:
Turn the programme selector to “Finish/Start”.
A new programme can be selected
when only the “ON” indicator light is
still on.
Changing a programme which has
been locked, see Section on Activating
programmable functions.
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
3 seconds.
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Adding or removing washing
Washing can be added or removed
after the programme has already
started, when using the following programmes:
Press the “Door” button in and hold it
until the door springs open.
Add or remove items of washing.
Press any option buttons that had
previously been selected.
Shut the door.
COTTONS and QUICK WASH 40°C
The door can be opened in the following programme stages:
Adding or removing washing
MINIMUM IRON and WOOLLENS
The door can be opened during the following programme stage:
– Main wash
Washing cannot be added or removed
later if the following additional options
or programmable functions have been
selected:
– “Water plus” (the water level is in-
creased)
– Programme lock (e.g. to prevent
children from opening the door dur-
ing the wash cycles).
– Main wash
– Rinses
Please note that the door can only be
opened when the suds temperature is
less than 55°C.
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Adding detergent
Adding detergent
All modern detergents produced for
automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated) and special application
detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g.
balls, if these are supplied with the
detergent. Woollens and knitwear containing wool mixtures should be
washed using a detergent specifically
designed for washing woollens.
Amounts of detergent are recommended on the packaging. The right
amount to dispense will depend on the
following:
– The quantity of the washing.
It is important to dispense the
correct amount, because...
...too little has the following results:
– The washing will not be properly
clean and will in time become grey
and hard to the touch.
– Greasy particles cling to the washing.
– Lime deposits on the heater ele-
ments.
Type of
water
(hardness)
Total
hardness
(mg/l)
°dH
(German)
...too much results in the following:
– Excessive foam.
– Low level of agitation.
– Poor washing and rinsing results.
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 (e.g. in
very hard water areas), the Customer
Service Engineer can adjust the machine so that water and detergent can
also be taken into the main wash
through 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 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.
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Fabric conditioners/starch formulations
Fabric conditioners/starch formulations
Fabric conditioners/Texturisers
Fabric conditioners make garments
soft and fluffy to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying.
Dispense according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Texturisers are synthetic starch formulations and give body to items e.g. shirts,
tablecloths and bed linen.
Starch / liquid starch
Prepare and dispense the starch solution in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Add to compartment i.
Select the spin speed.
Turn the programme selector to
“Starch”.
Open the lid of compartment
Add fabric conditioner, but do not
exceed the max. level mark.
Close the compartment lid and push
the drawer back in.
– The conditioner is automatically dis-
pensed in the last rinse. At the end
of the programme a small amount of
water remains in the fabric condi-
tioner compartment p.
p.
– The “Soak / Pre-wash” indicator will
light up.
– If the washing is not be be spun at
the end of the programme after
starching, turn the spin speed selector to “without final spin”. Water will
be drained away at the end of the
starch stage.
– If the washing is to be steeped in
water after the starch stage (to lessen creasing), turn the spin speed selector to “Rinse hold”.
To continue:
Select a spin speed.
– If preferred, turn the spin speed se-
lector to "Rinse hold" to allow the
load to steep in the fabric condi-
tioner / retexturiser.
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Programme selection
Programme selection
ProgrammeFabricTemperature
COTTONS
9876
cottons and linen fabrics eg bedlinen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, T-shirts and nappies.
range
95°C bis 30°C
MINIMUM IRON
4321
DELICATES
a@
WOOLLENS
QUICKWASH 40°C
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Starch
Spin
Drain
SEPARATE RINSE
(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, (60 - 30°C).
Acrylics acetate and triacetate, socks and stockings in
man-made fibres (not wool or wool blends),
Curtains declared machine-washable by the
manufacturer (pre-wash probably advisable)
Programme for machine-washable wool fabrics bearing
the machine-washable care label
(there is not a pre-wash option)
(See Care Symbol Chart)
Very lightly soiled fabrics
Not suitable for Delicates
Table cloths, napkins, overalls, uniforms.cold
Articles which can be spun, eg handwashed items
For use when the cycle stops at “Rinse hold” and the
washing is not to be spun
Articles which should be washed by hand and only
rinsed and spun in the machine.
60°C to 30°C
60°C to cold
30°C to cold
40°C to cold
40°C
cold
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Programme selection
Max. loadAdditional optionsNotes
5 kg– Soak
2,5 kg– Soak
1 kg– Soak
Fill the drum
loosely 1/2 to 3/4
full
1 kgIf “cold” is selected for the temperature,
2,5 kg– Water plusAdd less detergent (half load)
5 kgThe washing should be washed but not
5 kg
– Pre-wash
– Water plus
– Short wash
– Pre-wash
– Water plus
– Short wash
– Pre-wash
– Short wash
– Soak
– Pre-wash
– Short
with heavily soiled items select “Soak” or
“Pre-wash”
with heavily soiled items select “Soak” or
“Pre-wash”
for lightly soiled items select Short wash"
Use the Wool programme for textiles with
wool content.
If “cold” is selected for the temperature,
the water is warmed to 24°C. This helps
the effect of the detergent.
For shorter programmes use Delicates +
Short wash and not “QUICKWASH 40°C”
Dust in curtains usually makes pre-wash
advisable
the water is warmed to 24°C. This helps
the effect of the detergent
treated with fabric conditioner.
5 kg
See Section on Additional options for more details, and also Section on Programmable functions.
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X X
Programme sequence
Programme sequence
COTTONSMINIMUM IRONDELICATES
Soakoptionaloptionaloptional
Pre-washoptionaloptionaloptional
Main wash
Top-up rinsefrom 75°C––
Graduated rinsing–from 50°Cfrom 50°C
No. of rinses– normal3 oder 4
– part load233
– short wash223
Rinse & interim spin (rpm)max. 1000max. 500–
Final spin (rpm)max. 1300max. 900max. 600
Anti-crease spin & loosenmax. 30 minsmax. 30 minsmax. 30 mins
Rinse holdoptionaloptionaloptional
Without final spinoptionaloptionaloptional
Wash rhythmnormalnormalgentle action
Water level – Wash
– Rinse
Notes:
X programme section available
– Programme section not available
low
low
1)
2)
2)
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2)
low
medium
2)
X
high
high
1)
A 4th rinse automatically switches in if there is too much foam in the drum, or if a spin speed lower
than 800 rpm has been selected.
2)
Increasing the water level:
The water level can be increased from a low level to a higher level by pressing the “Water plus” button.
3)
Top-up rinse:
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. This minimises the danger of creasing, by avoiding sudden temperature changes.
WOOLLENS:
Wool is susceptible to damage from movement when it is wet. Drum movement times during the programme are shorter, and the drum rotates more slowly.
The maximum spin speed according to the programme is held constant for a fixed period of time. In
the programmes MINIMUM IRON, WOOL and Separate Rinse the spin speed is automatically limited
to 900 rpm and in the DELICATES programme to 600 rpm, even if the selector has been set to a
higher spin speed. A lower speed can be selected.
Anti-crease action:
Guards against the tendency for creases to set in when fabrics have been left in water for a long time.
There is drum movement twice a minute.
40°C
X–––
2)
low
medium
StarchSpinSeparate rinse
X––
low
–
–
–high
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Care symbols
Care symbols
Washing
9Cottons 95°C
8Cottons 60°C
7Cottons 40°C
4Minimum iron 60°C
2Minimum iron 40°C
1Minimum iron 30°C
aDelicates 40°C
@Delicates 30°C
Machine washable woollens
Use the special ’Wool’ programme,
and only wash textiles bearing the
label shown here:
/Hand wash
hdo not wash
ABC dry clean
Ddo not dry clean
ysuitable for chlorine bleach
zdo not use chlorine bleach
Tumble dry
qat normal temperature
rat low temperature
sdo not tumble dry
Ironing
Ihot iron
Hmedium hot iron
Gcool iron
Jdo not iron
N.B. If you have any textiles with the
older wash care labels, select a programme according to the label below.
This symbol is registered by the IWS
(International Wool Secretariat)
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Cottons
Minimum iron
Delicates
Woollens
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Additional options
Additional options
Each of the following buttons can be
pressed in to give an additional option.
When the “Door” button is pushed in,
all the other buttons spring out again,
and the additional options are cancelled.
The following options are additionally
available for certain wash programmes:
“Soak”
– For heavily soiled and stained items
with dried on stains, or ones which
can be bleached out, (e.g. blood,
fats and oils, cocoa).
– Soak duration: 2 hours.
Amount of detergent for "Soak"
The amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturers should be distributed according
to to the wash programme which is to
be run after the “Soak” process.
– Programmes without pre-wash:
Add the total amount of detergent to
compartment j or directly into the
drum on top of the laundry.
– Programmes with pre-wash:
1/4 of the detergent should be added
to compartment i for the soak and
pre-wash, and 3/4 added to compartment j for the main wash.
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Additional options
“With pre-wash”
– For heavily soiled and stained items.
“Water plus”
– This is recommended for particularly
delicate fabrics, and
– if more water is required for dispens-
ing the detergent.
– the water level increases in all sec-
tions of the programmes COTTONS,
MINIMUM IRON and QUICK WASH
40°C.
“Short wash”
– The length of the main wash is short-
ened for lightly soiled items. An additional reduction in temperature is not
recommended as this may lead to
poorer wash results.
– In the COTTONS and MINIMUM
IRON programmes only two rinse
cycles are carried out at high water
level.
Spin
The final spin speed is selected by turning the spin speed selector to the setting required, but also depends on the
basic wash programme chosen.
“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 in
the relevant programmes.
At the end of the final rinse the washing
remains suspended in water.
This helps to reduce the possibility of
creasing, if the washing is left for some
time before being taken out of the machine.
To continue the programme:
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Turn the spin speed selector to the required setting.
The maximum spin speed is automatically limited according to the basic
wash programme chosen.
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 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, or
glass or all-purpose cleaners.
These might cause damage to the
plastic surfaces because of the
chemicals they contain.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt.
Cleaning and care
Clean the detergent dispenser and
conditioner dispenser compartments.
Regularly remove any detergent
residues.
Press down the red release knob
and at the same time pull the drawer
right out of the machine.
Remove the suction tube from compartment p, wash under running
warm water and replace.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fluff filter and
pump
Check the fluff 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.
Cleaning and care
Once the flow of water ceases,
remove the fluff filter completely and
clean it.
Remove any foreign bodies (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.
Clean the inside of the fluff filter housing.
Remove any deposits of lime scale and
detergent or foreign bodies from the
thread of the filter housing and filter unit
(as these objects can cause a leakage
of water).
Replace the fluff filter and screw it in
tightly.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the filter in the water
inlet
The washing machine has two filters to
protect the water inlet valves.
The accessible filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose should be
cleaned about every six months, or
after an interruption to the external
water supply.
First turn off the stopcock.
Unscrew the threaded union con-
necting the free end of the inlet hose
to the stopcock.
Remove the rubber seal from the recess.
Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar, remove the filter and
clean.
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Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose.
Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is water tight. If water drips
out, tighten the connection.
Never forget to put the filter back in
place after cleaning it.
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 water inlet /
outlet indicator lights are
flashing:
There is no power.
The “ON” indicator light has not
lit up.
There is power and the “ON”
indicator is lit up, but the
programme selector has not
been turned to the “Finish /
Start” position.
The water inlet is blocked.
The ”Check water inlet" light is
flashing, but the programme
has run normally.
The water inlet system is
blocked.
The “Check water inlet” light is
flashing, and the “Finish” light is
on in the display sequence, but
the load in the machine has not
been washed.
The water outlet is blocked.
The “Check water outlet” light is
flashing.
Check that:
– the door is properly closed.
– the plug is plugged in, and
the socket switch is on.
– the fuse or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
– Turn the programme selector
the “Finish / Start” position.
– Select a programme.
– The stopcock is not opened
far enough.
– The inlet hose is kinked.
– The water pressure is too
low. Call the Service dept.
– Turn the programme selector
to “Finish / Start”.
– Open the stopcock.
– Select a programme.
– Clean the fluff filter and drain
pump.
– Has the drain pump been
fitted too high? (max, drain
head 1 metre).
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Problem solving guide
What to do if, . . . Cause . . .Remedy . . .
. . . one of the following
lights is flashing:
– “Soak / Pre-wash”
– “Main wash”
– “Rinses 1 - 2”
– “Rinse 3”
. . . the “Rinse hold” light
flashes?
. . . the “Drain/Final spin”
light is flashing:
. . . the “ON” indicator light
is flashing:
. . . the washing is not spun
satisfactorily:
. . . the machine shakes
during the spin cycle:
. . . in spite of adequate
water supply the water flows
slowly into the machine:
There is a fault.Start the programme again. If
The spin speed selector has
been set to “Rinse hold”.
The final spin has not taken
place The machine detected an
imbalance.
the light starts flashing again,
call the Service dept.
Select a spin speed setting (or
Without final spin).
– Loosen the laundry load.
– Turn the programme selector
to “Spin”.
– The spin speed appropriate
for the programme should be
selected.
Programme locking is activated.
There was an attempt to alter
the programme.
The spin speed selected was
too low.
The load was not distributed
sufficiently evenly in the drum.
Laundry was spun at a reduced
speed to protect the machine.
The fluff filter is clogged.Clean the fluff filter.
The four feet are not resting
evenly on the floor.
The filter in the water inlet
system is blocked.
Reselect the programme
originally chosen.
Select a higher spin speed next
time.
Mix large and small items in a
load to avoid imbalance.
Level the machine (See Section
on Installation).
Clean the water inlet filter.
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Problem solving guide
What to do if . . . Cause . . .Remedy . . .
. . . the drum door cannot be
opened.
. . . large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser
drawer:
. . . fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed or
water remains in the
partment:
. . . there is an excessive
build-up of foam:
p com-
The appliance is not plugged in
to the electricity supply.
Power cut
The door was not correctly
engaged.
There is still water in the drum.
The suds temperature is higher
than 55°C.
The water supply pressure is
too low.
Washing powder used with
water softener tends to become
sticky.
The dispenser drawer was not
pushed right in when the
conditioner was being flushed
in.
The siphon tube is either
incorrectly positioned or
clogged.
Too much detergent was used.
Use only a suitable low-lather
detergent at the appropriate
temperature.
– Put the plug in the socket.
– See “What to do if” - (1st
Section) on how to open the
door.
– Please 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
– Clean the water inlet filter.
– It may be useful to select
“Water plus”.
Pour washing powder into the
dispenser before adding the
water softener.
Clean the siphon tube.
Follow recommendations on the
packet.
– Use the correct amount of
detergent to cope with the
water hardness.
– Use less detergent for lightly
soiled or small loads.
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Problem solving guide
What to do if . . . Cause . . .Remedy . . .
. . . lime deposits appear on
the drum surface:
. . . 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 desired result:
. . . The pump makes strange
noises.
Not enough detergent has been
used.
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 textiles.
Liquid detergents do not usually
remove stains such as fruit
juice, tea, coffee, wine etc.
These noises occur at the end
of a pump sequence as a
normal part of the operation.
They are not a fault.
– Use a descaling agent which
must be stated by the
manufacturer to be suitable
for use in washing machines.
Use the correct amount of
detergent to cope with the
water hardness.
– Either add more detergent,
or use liquid detergent.
– Before washing the next load
run a COTTONS 60°C
programme with liquid
detergent but without a load
to clean the machine.
– Use detergents containing
no zeolites to re-wash the
load and in the future.
– Liquid detergents usually
contain no zeolites.
– Try and brush off the
residues with a soft brush.
–
Use a general purpose
washing powder containing a
bleaching agent, (check first
with the care label).
– Pour stain remover (salts)
into the dispenser drawer
compartment
Put the liquid detergent into a
dispenser ball.
j
– 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.
Remove the flap opener from behind
the detergent drawer facia panel.
Place a dish or bowl under the spout.
Point the drain hose into the con-
tainer.
Remove the stopper.
Caution: if laundry has been
washed at a high temperature water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot!
Open the flap (in the machine plinth).
The amount of water discharged depends on the drainage height. A delivery head (e.g. 1 m) will mean there is
more water to drain. The container will
need to be emptied several times.
When no more water drains out
place the stopper back in the hose.
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Problem solving guide
Pull the emergency door latch downwards using a spoon handle (see illustration). The machine door will
then open.
Please note that: on machines with left
hand hingeing the emergency door
latch is located behind a second access flap in the centre of the plinth.
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.
Electric socket
If there is any doubt about the electricity supply socket, consult a qualified
electrician.
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
In the event of any faults which you can
not remedy yourself, please contact:
– Your Miele Dealer or
– Your nearest Miele Service depart-
ment.
(see back cover for the address).
When contacting the Service Depart-
ment, please quote the Model and Serial nos. of your appliance, both of
which are shown on the data plate
visible when the door front is opened
above the porthole glass.
After sales service
Future updates
The indicator light marked PC is
reserved for the service engineer, for
updates in future years to your machine.
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
Installation surface
Experience has shown that a concrete
floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine. Concrete
floors are 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 se-
curely positioned.
To avoid vibrations during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.
If installation must be on a wooden
joist floor, we recommend the use of
a plywood base at least 30 mm thick
and 59 x 52 cm wide. Ideally, the
base should be large enough to
span several joists and should be
bolted to the joists and not only to
the floorboards. Check for the
presence of pipes and cables first.
Ensure that the machine feet and the
floor are dry to prevent the machine
from slipping during the spin cycle.
Removing the transit fitting
Using a pipe wrench turn the lefthand transit bar 90°.
The most stable part of a floor is
usually in the corner.
If the machine is installed on a
raised plinth, it must be secured
against slippage during spin using
retaining clips (available from the
Miele Spare Parts Dept).
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.
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Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°.
Installation
Withdraw the two bars together with
the support plate.
Plug the two holes with the plastic
caps supplied.
The machine should not be moved without 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 be perfectly level to
ensure safe and proper operation.
Incorrect installation may increase
water and electricity consumption.
The screw feet can be adjusted to level
the machine.
Tighten the counternut using a
screwdriver as indicated.
Building under
To install this appliance under a (continuous) worktop:
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 by a suitably
competent person exactly according
to the fitting instructions included
with the kit.
Fitting instructions are supplied with
the conversion kit.
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 accessible
when the machine is in place.
Unscrew the foot or feet until the ma-
chine stands level.
Hold the foot tight using a pipe
wrench.
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The skids provided with the building
under kit * are intended to prevent damage to floor coverings when manoeuvring the washing machine into position.
Washer-Dryer stack
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A stacking
kit* is necessary and can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
Installation
Fitting or changing the decor
panel
Note: The door should be shut for fitting or changing the decor panel.
Remove the 4 screws from the decor
strip on the door catch side of the
door and remove the decor strip.
Unscrew the remaining 7 screws
from lower and side decor strips until
the decor panel bows slightly and
can then be taken out or put in place.
All parts marked * are available from
the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department.
Re-assemble in the reverse order
and tighten the screws.
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Installation
Decor panel dimensions
(The figures given in brackets indicate
the tolerance level in mm.)
Width:587 (-1) mm
Height:602 (-1.5) mm
Thickness:1 (+0.5) mm
Panels more than 1.5 mm thick require
an “adapter strip for a 4 mm thick
decor panel”. This is available from
your Miele Dealer or the Spare Parts
Department.
Note: The decor panel height required
for the adapter strip must not exceed
596.5 (- 1.5) mm.
Fitting a plinth facia
The appliance plinth below the door
can be concealed using a plinth facia.
The height and return of the appliance
cannot be altered.
A taller plinth facia can only be installed if the overall niche height is
greater.
Plinth height 100 mm (standard)
Niche height 820 mm:
Plinth height 150 mm
Niche height 870 mm: a raising kit is required.
Plinth height 200 mm
Niche height 920 mm: two raising kits
are required.
A plinth facia (60 cm long) can be ordered from your kitchen Dealer or
manufacturer. For Miele kitchens
please quote the model number when
ordering. Before installing the plinth
facia:
The flap(s) in the appliance plinth
must on no account be covered
over.
Installation:
Stick the velcro fastener provided to
the appliance plinth.
For this the following procedure is recommended:
Match up the hooked side and the
looped side of the velcro fastener
lengthwise.
Cut into 2 or 3 pieces.
Peel off the protective backing from
one of the velcro fastener pieces.
Position the cut pieces along the ap-
pliance plinth, at the left and right
hand edge, and in the middle. Press
firmly into place.
Now peel the protective backing off
the other velcro fastener piece.
Address the plinth facia to the adhesive backing on the velcro and
press firmly into place.
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Plumbing
Plumbing
Connection to water supply
The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
standard regulations. The German authorities do not require it to have a non-return valve as the washing machine has
been designed to comply with DVGW
regulations (German Association of
Gas and Water Engineers, see data
plate).
Connection to a mains water supply
should be carried out by a qualified
plumber and should incorporate a
mains stopcock with 3/4" thread.
The 1.5 m long 3/8" pressure hose
should be connected to the stopcock
via the 3/4" threaded union.
This hose is not suitable for use for connection to a hot water supply. Please
make sure that the washer sits correctly
in the union.
If replacing the inlet hose only use a
hose able to withstand pressure of up
to 70 bar. This also applies to all fittings
used. Miele original parts fulfil this condition.
Longer hoses 2.5 or 4.0 m in length are
available as optional extras.
The pressure hose and solenoid inlet
valve are designed for a water flow
pressure of between 1 and 10 bar. At
higher water pressures 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 connection is to be made to a stopcock with a short 3/4" thread, the extra
washers enclosed should also be inserted in the inlet hose union to compensate.
The connection points are subject to
mains water pressure. Turn on the stopcock slowly and check for leaks. Correct the positioning of the washers and
screw unions if appropriate.
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Plumbing
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 standpipe.
Connected to a plastic drain pipe
with a rubber nipple. There is no
need to use a non-return valve.
Allow the water to drain off into a
floor drain.
If required, the hose can be extended
to a length of 5 m. The necessary parts
can be purchased from the Miele
Spare Parts department.
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.
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Electrical connection
This machine is supplied ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 230 240 V, 50 Hz supply. The machine is
supplied with a 2 m long mains cable
with moulded plug. The voltage, rated
load and fuse rating are given on the
data plate. Please ensure that these
match the household mains supply.
All electrical work should only be carried out by a suitably competent person, in accordance with national and
local safety regulations.
Connection should be made via a
fused plug and a suitable switched
socket which is easily accessible. For
extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device (RCD) with a trip
current of 30 mA.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in 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.
Electrical connection
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
If this machine or appliance is fitted
with a non-rewireable plug, the following information applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with this product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted.
The plug cut from the flexible cord
should 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 is that of the coloured insert
in the base of the plug, or the colour
that is embossed in words in the base
of the plug (as applicable to the design
of plug fitted). The correct fuse rating of
the replacement fuses that are ASTA
approved to BS 1362 should be fitted.
Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical suppliers, or Miele Service Agent.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
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Programmable functions - Selection
Programmable functions - Selection
With the programmable functions you
can adapt the machine to your individual requirements. A function stays programmed in memory until it is cancelled.
The following programmable functions are avalable:
AHigh water level
Where rinse results are particularly important.
Effective for the rinses in programmes:
– COTTONS
– MINIMUM IRON
– QUICK WASH 40°C
BExtra rinse for Cottons
programmes
For soft water areas (water hardness
range 1).
Where rinse results are particularly important in soft water areas an extra
rinse can be selected as well as high
water level.
CProgramme Lock
(Child safety feature)
Programme lock prevents:
– a wash programme being changed
into another
The washing machine ignores any
changes after the first three minutes of
starting the programme, for example if
the programme selector switch is set to
a different setting or an additional programme is selected.
– The “On” light starts flashing
Once the programme selector switch is
turned back to its original position the
“On” light stops flashing.
To cancel a programme for which the
lock has been programmed:
Turn the programme selector switch
to “Finish/Start”.
The programme sequence indicator
lamps start flashing in succession after
approx. 30 seconds.
You can select a different programme
as soon as only the “On” light lights up.
DGentle action
For gentle washing of slightly soiled
items. Drum movement is reduced.
The “Gentle action” function is available for COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON
and QUICK WASH 40°C.
Activating the programmable
functions is described on the following pages.
– unplanned opening of the door
– altering the additional functions set
for example by playing children.
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Programmable functions - To programme
Programmable functions - To programme
Programming and saving the
programmable functions
Programmable functions are activated
using a combination of the buttons for
the optional functions with the programme selector switch. These combinations can call up extra functions not
displayed on the control panel.’
Programming takes place in three
steps:
– select programming mode
– activate programmable function
– store programmable function in
memory
1. Select programming mode
1 The machine must be switched off
and the door closed. All pushbutton
switches must be released and pro-
gramme selector pointing to “Finish /
Start”.
2 Press in the “Soak” and “Short wash”
buttons.
3 Press in the “I-ON / O-OFF” button.
4 Release the “SOAK” button.
5 Release the “Short wash” button.
The “ON” light now comes on in the sequence display and the “Main wash”
light flashes.
2. Activate programmable function
6 For the function required turn the pro-
gramme selector to the appropriate
setting as follows:
High Water Level
–for
programmable function
turn to SEPARATE RINSE
Extra rinse
–for
programmable function
turn to Drain
Programme lock
–for
programmable function
turn to QUICKWASH 40°C
–for
Gentle action
programmable function
turn to DELICATES 50°C
The indicator light “Rinses 1-2" now
lights up in the sequence display.
A
B
C
D
7 Quickly press the “Short wash” but-
ton 4 times, (eg in and out twice).
The indicator light “Rinses 1-2" now
lights up in the sequence display.
The programmable function is now activated.
8 If you wish to activate more than one
programmable function, repeat
steps 6 and 7. If not, then:
3. Save the programmable function
9 Press the I-ON /0-OFF button to
release it.
The machine is now switched off and
the programmable function(s) stored in
memory.
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Programmable functions - Check/Cancel
Programmable functions - Check/Cancel
To check the programmable
function:
To see if a selected programmable
function has been activated, carry out
Steps
1 to 6.
– If the “Rinses 1-2" light comes on ,
the relevant programmable function
is activated.
Press the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
This finishes the check.
To cancel the programmable
function:
Repeat the steps
– In step
goes out.
– In step
button) the programmable function is
cancelled.
1 to 9.
7 the “Rinses 1-2" light now
9 (Press the I-ON / 0-OFF
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Consumption data
Consumption data
Normal Programmes
(without any additional options
or programmable functions)
Cottons 95°C5.0 kg1.80621 h 52 mins1 h 24 mins
Cottons 60°C*5.0 kg1.05591 h 47 mins1 h 12 mins
Cottons 40°C5.0 kg0.55591 h 35 mins1 h 02 mins
Minimum iron 40°C2.5 kg0.45651 h 20 mins43 mins
Delicates 30°C1.0 kg0.40751 h 00 mins41 mins
Woollens 30°C1.0 kg0.206049 mins–
Starch 5.0 kg19 mins–
Load
Electricity
in kWh
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given as a result of water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of
load, volume, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional options or
functions selected.