Operating instructions for Washing machine W 939 WPS
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the
first time.
G
M.-Nr. 04 973 340
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 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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Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Proceed as follows: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Water hardness reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Brief guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 To start a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Load indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Programmes . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . cancelling a programme and selecting a different one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . repeating a section (e.g. rinse). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Care symbols - washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Spin and Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Electronic Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Time left display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 P1 = Maximum water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 P2 = Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 P4 = Activating the icompartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 P9 = Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 P10 = Top-up rinse for 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 P11 = Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Programming and storing in memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1. Selecting programming mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2. Selecting a programmable function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3. To activate or deactivate a programmable function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 4. Saving the programmable function in memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cleaning the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 44 General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Future updates (PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Removing the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Unscrewing and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Building under: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Washer - dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Fitting or changing the decor panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Decor panel dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Fitting a plinth facing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Fitting the plinth facing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Connection to water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Guide to the machine
General view
aElectric supply cable
bInlet hose with "Waterproof" system
cFlexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow)
dDetergent dispenser drawer
eFacia panel with controls
fDrum door
gAccess panel for drain pump and filter
hFour height adjustable feet
iPanel for emergency door release (door hinged right) and for drainage (door hinged left or right)
jPanel for emergency door release (door hinged left)
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Guide to the machine
Control panel
aI-On/0-Off button
for switching the machine on or off or interrupting a programme
bDoor button
opens the machine door
cCHECK LIGHTS
dPROGRAMME touch pads
eADDITIONAL OPTION touch pads
Indicator light on = option selected Indicator light off = option not selected
fTEMPERATURE display
with $&touch pads for setting the wash temperature
gSPIN SPEED display
with $&touch pads for setting the final spin speed
hSEQUENCE display
with touch pad for changing the programme sequence
iIndicator lights for LOAD display
jSTART touch pad
starts the wash programme
kBuzzer touch pad
lDelay start touch pad
with $&touch pads for setting the time
mDisplay
The display has several functions:
–it displays the programme duration
–it displays the “Delay start” time remaining until a programme starts
–it displays programming functions when they are called up
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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-wash- able 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 operated 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 appliance 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 liable 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 liabilty. 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 isolated 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 Miele "Waterproof system" protects from water damage provided the following conditions have been met:
–the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity supply.
–if a fault has been identified, the machine must be examined by a competent person before further use, and repaired if necessary.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed.
If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a special
Miele cable.
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.
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 assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
Do not install your washing machine 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.
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 furniture or appliances.
Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of
time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
Flooding danger.
If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing.
Make sure the drain hose is secure, so that the force of the water flowing out of the hose does not dislodge it. 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). These may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds container, drum), 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 manufacturer’s instructions given on the packaging. If in doubt, contact the Miele Customer Service 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.
Only use dyes specified by the manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine. Always observe the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which can
cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in this machine.
Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to re-
move laundry. 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. This should be done by a competent person.
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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.
–Programme durations can vary considerably due to the automatic load adjustment feature. Depending on the amount of laundry, the main wash may be shortened and one rinse omitted.
–Use the Mixed Wash 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.
–A main wash (programme without pre-wash) is sufficient to clean normally soiled laundry.
–By using the additional option Soak for heavily soiled laundry you can select a lower temperature in the main wash.
–Use the additional option Soak instead of Pre-wash with heavily soiled laundry.
If Soak is followed immediately by a main wash the same suds are used.
–Use the Short wash option for normally or very lightly soiled laundry.
–Do not exceed the amounts of detergent 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.
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Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See the relevant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks 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 without laundry. This also activates the ball valve. The ball valve prevents detergent escaping from the suds container into the sump during a programme, thus making maximum use of the detergent.
Proceed as follows:
^Open the stopcock
^Do not load any laundry
^Add max. 1/4 of the amount of detergent you would use for a full load to compartment j
^Press the I-ON/O-OFF button in
^Press the Cottons programme touch pad
^Use the $&touch pads to select a temperature of 60°C
Important
This temperature is required to prepare the machine for operation.
^Press the Water plus touch pad The indicator light will come on
^Use the $&touch pads to set the spin speed selector to Without final spin.
^Press the START touch pad
^Any residues in the machine will be flushed out by the end of the programme and your machine is now ready for use.
Water hardness reminder
The amount of detergent required will depend on various factors including water hardness. The dial in the detergent dispenser can be set as a water hardness reminder.
^Remove the yellow lever from behind the detergent drawer facia panel.
^Use it to turn the dial to the position which represents your water hardness level.
Your local water authority can advise on water hardness in your area.
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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
ASort the laundry.
^ Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to textiles and components in the machine.
^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.
^Sort the washing by colour and by care label symbols. Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load. Always wash whites and coloureds separately.
Delicate textiles should be washed separately in a delicates programme (use a washing bag where appropriate).
–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.
–Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes etc. before washing.
–Fasten duvet covers to prevent smaller items rolling up inside them.
Do not wash any items in this machine which are specified by the manufacturer as non-machine washable on the care label. (h symbol)
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How to wash correctly
BPress in the I-ON/0-OFF button.
The machine is switched on.
CPress the Door button.
DLoad the drum.
Unfold laundry 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 / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
1.0 kg |
Quick Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
2.5 kg |
Mixed Wash/Poly Cottons . . . . . . |
3.0 kg |
EClose the drum door. |
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Make sure that there is no obstruction between the drum door and seal.
FOpen the stopcock.
GAdd detergent.
See section on "detergent" for details.
To start a programme
H Select the basic programme
^Press the required basic programme touch pad (see the programme chart).
ISet the required temperature
^Use the _touch pads until the indicator light for the required temperature lights up.
The maximum temperature is limited in some programmes (see the programme chart).
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JSelect any additional option required.
^ Press the relevant touch pad.
Indicator light on = selected
Indicator light off = not selected
An additional option that has been selected can be de-selected by pressing the touch pad again.
KSelect a spin speed.
^Use the _, touch pads 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 "programme survey").
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 displays the additional option, temperature and spin already stored in memory.
Exception:
Soak and Delay start.
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Delay start
LSelect delay start if required.
The start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24^ hours.
^ Press the delay start touch pad.
^Use the _touch pads to set the length of delayed time.
Each press on the &touch pad increases the delayed time or on the $ touch pad shortens it:
–by 30 minutes up to 10 hours.
–by one hour from 10 hours upwards.
To delete delay start:
Press the delay start touch pad.
MPress the START touch pad.
This starts the programme.
After washing
NPress the Door button.
ORemove the laundry.
Only remove laundry from the machine once the drum has stopped turning, otherwise you may seriously injure yourself. Make sure the drum is empty. Items left behind could colour run, shrink, or be damaged in the next programme.
PCheck the folds in the door seal for any small articles e.g. buttons which might be lodged there.
QPress and release the I-ON/0-OFF button.
RClose 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 laundry.
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Load indicator lights
The machine can identify the size of the load or its composition from the absorbency of a wash load.
This recognition takes place within the first 10 minutes of the programme.
The indicator lights show how the load has been identified in the Cottons and
Minimum iron programmes.
1 indicator light on = Minimum load
2 indicator lights on = Medium load
3 indicator lights on = Full load
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started
Laundry can be added or removed after the start of one of the following programmes:
–Cottons
–Minimum iron
–Woollens
–Quick wash
–Mixed wash
–Starch
^Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open.
^Add or remove items.
^Close the door.
The door can be opened during all stages, except the spin, of the Cottons,
Woollens, Quick wash, Mixed wash
(high percentage of cotton) and Starch programmes.
The door can be opened during the main wash of the Minimum iron and Mixed wash (high percentage of polyester) programmes.
Exceptions:
The door cannot be opened, if:
–the suds temperature is above 55°C
–the additional option Water plus has been selected
–programme locking is switched on.
Load recognition is switched off if extra laundry is added or taken out of the drum. The machine will wash as for a full load and the maximum load indicator will light up.
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Programmes . .
. . . cancelling a programme and selecting a different one
^Switch the machine off and on again.
^Start the new programme as described in "Programme start".
Load recognition is switched off if a programme is re-started. The machine will wash as for a full load and the maximum load indicator will light up.
. . . altering a programme
The machine will accept the following changes after a programme has started:
–up to 6 minutes after the start, the Water plus and Short additional options can be selected or de-selected and a different temperature can be selected for the programme in use.
–the final spin speed can be changed within the limits for the programme.
Additional functions cannot be changed if the door has been opened.
In order to select another programme the old programme must be cancelled before the new one can be started.
. . . repeating a section (e.g. rinse)
A programme section can be repeated or a particular section be selected on its own.
^ Switch the machine on
^Select the programme
^Press the START touch pad
^Press the programme sequence touch pad repeatedly until the required position is reached.
For rinsing launcry we recommend using the Delicates programme.
. . . skipping a programme stage
^Press the programme sequence touch pad when the light comes on next to the section you want to skip.
The programme will then continue with the next programme stage. The relevant programme sequence indicator will light up.
If programme locking has been activated the programme cannot be changed nor can a programme section be repeated or skipped.
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Adding detergent
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated), tablets, liquid tablets and special application detergents. Use dispensing 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.
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 in your area.
Water Hardness
Hardness |
Type of |
Hardness |
°dH |
||
range |
water |
level in |
German |
||
|
(hardness) |
mmol / l |
|
|
|
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.
–Limescale deposits on the heater elements.
. . . too much results in the following:
–Excessive foam.
–Low level of agitation.
–Poor washing, rinsing and spinning results.
–High water consumption (an additional rinse cycle will automatically switch in).
–Burdening the environment.
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Adding detergent |
Water softeners |
i= Compartment for 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 iin the pre-wash.
Water is taken in through compartment jin the main wash. If the capacity of compartment jis 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".
A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in extremely hard water areas. Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. First add detergent and then the water softener.
Dispense detergent as specified for soft water areas.
Miele do not recommend connecting the machine to a household water softener.
If you wash using several components (e.g. special application detergents), we recommend always dispensing the agents into compartment jin the following order:
1.Detergent
2.Water softener
3.Stain remover
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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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.
^Push the drawer back in.
The conditioner, texturiser or liquid starch is automatically dispensed in the last rinse. At the end of the programme there will be a small amount of water left in the fabric conditioner compartment p.
If starching frequently, clean the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel regularly. (See section on the detergent dispenser drawer in "Cleaning and Care") .
Separate fabric conditioner or texturiser
^Add fabric conditioner or texturiser to the compartment p.
^Press the Starch touch pad
^Select a spin speed.
^Press the START touch pad.
Starching separately
^Measure and prepare starch in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
^Add the starch to compartment i.
^Press the Starch touch pad.
^Select a spin speed.
^Press the START touch pad.
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