Miele wda 201 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions
for washing machines

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine, it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 10 201 000

Caring for the environment

2

Disposal of the packing mater­ial

The packaging is designed to protect
the washing machine from damage dur­ing transportation. The packaging ma­terials used are selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur­ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites. Ensure
that any plastic wrappings, bags etc.
are disposed of safely and kept out of
the reach of babies and young children.
Danger of suffocation.

Disposal of your old machine

Electrical and electronic machines often
contain valuable materials. They also
contain materials which, if handled or
disposed of incorrectly, could be poten­tially hazardous to human health and to
the environment. They are, however, es­sential for the correct functioning of
your machine. Please do not therefore
dispose of it with your household
waste.

Please dispose of it at your local com­munity waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for ad­vice.

Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal.

Contents

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Caring for the environment .................................................................................. 2

Warning and Safety instructions ......................................................................... 6

Operating the washing machine ........................................................................ 13

Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 15

Running the first programme................................................................................. 15

Washing environmentally and economically .................................................... 16

1. Prepare the laundry......................................................................................... 17

2. Select a programme........................................................................................ 18

Select delay start, if required................................................................................. 18

3. Load the washing machine............................................................................. 19

Open the door ....................................................................................................... 19

4. Select programme settings ............................................................................ 20

Select an extra option(s)........................................................................................ 20

5. Add detergent .................................................................................................. 21

6. Start the programme - the end of a programme.......................................... 22

Extra options........................................................................................................ 23

Short...................................................................................................................... 23

Pre-wash ............................................................................................................... 23

Soak ...................................................................................................................... 23

Water plus ............................................................................................................. 23

Spinning................................................................................................................ 24

Delay start ............................................................................................................ 25

Programme chart ................................................................................................26

Garment care label symbols............................................................................... 29

Programme sequence......................................................................................... 30

Contents

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Changing the programme sequence ................................................................ 32

Cancelling a programme ....................................................................................... 32

Removing laundry after cancelling the programme ......................................... 32

Interrupting a programme...................................................................................... 32

Changing a programme......................................................................................... 32

Temperature .....................................................................................................32

Spin speed ....................................................................................................... 32

Extra options ....................................................................................................32

Adding or removing laundry after the programme has started ............................. 33

Detergent ............................................................................................................. 34

The correct detergent............................................................................................ 34

Definition of the soiling level............................................................................. 34

Dispensing aids ..................................................................................................... 34

Water softeners ..................................................................................................... 34

Fabric conditioner and liquid starch ...................................................................... 34

Miele recommended detergents ........................................................................... 35

Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010...... 36

Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately............................................ 37

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 38

Cleaning the drum................................................................................................. 38

External casing and fascia panel........................................................................... 38

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ............................................................. 38

Cleaning the water inlet filter................................................................................. 40

Problem solving guide ........................................................................................41

The programme does not start.............................................................................. 41

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. ....................... 42

A check or fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme

continues as normal. ............................................................................................. 43

General problems with the washing machine ....................................................... 44

An unsatisfactory wash result ............................................................................... 45

The door will not open........................................................................................... 46

Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ..... 47

Procedure for draining the washing machine................................................... 47

Opening the door ............................................................................................. 48

Contents

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After sales service............................................................................................... 49

Repairs .................................................................................................................. 49

Guarantee: U.K. ..................................................................................................... 49

Guarantee: Other countries................................................................................... 49

Optional accessories............................................................................................. 49

Installation and connection ................................................................................ 50

Front view .............................................................................................................. 50

Installation surface ................................................................................................ 52

Removing the transit bars ..................................................................................... 52

Re-fitting the transit bars....................................................................................... 54

Levelling the machine............................................................................................ 55

Screwing out and adjusting the feet................................................................. 55

Building under a continuous worktop/ in a kitchen run.................................... 56

Washer-dryer stack .......................................................................................... 56

Please note:...................................................................................................... 56

The water protection system ................................................................................. 57

Connection to the water supply ............................................................................ 58

Connection to the drainage system ...................................................................... 59

Electrical connection U.K. ..................................................................................... 60

Technical data...................................................................................................... 61

Consumption data............................................................................................... 62

Note for test institutes ........................................................................................... 62

Programmable functions .................................................................................... 63

Water plus system................................................................................................. 63

Gentle action ......................................................................................................... 64

Suds cooling.......................................................................................................... 65

Memory ................................................................................................................. 66

Soak duration ........................................................................................................ 67

Optional accessories ..........................................................................................68

Detergent............................................................................................................... 68

Specialist detergents............................................................................................. 68

Fabric care............................................................................................................. 69

Warning and Safety instructions

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This washing machine complies with current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and dam­age to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine, please
read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time.
They contain important information on its safety, use and mainten­ance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future user.

Correct application

 This washing machine is intended for use in domestic households

and similar working and residential environments.

 The washing machine is not intended for outdoor use.
 It must be used only as a domestic appliance to wash items which

are specified by the manufacturer as being washable on the wash
care label. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from in­correct or improper use or operation.

 The washing machine can only be used by people with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown
how to use it safely and recognise and understand the con­sequences of incorrect operation.

Warning and Safety instructions

7

Safety with children

 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the wash-

ing machine unless they are constantly supervised.

 Children 8 years and older may only use the washing machine un-

supervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recog­nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the washing

machine unsupervised.

 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the washing machine

and do not let them play with it.

 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.

Technical safety

 Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection"

and "Technical data".

 Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally

visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged machine.

 Before connecting the communication module, ensure that the

connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and fre­quency) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 Reliable and safe operation of this washing machine can only be

assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

 The electrical safety of this washing machine can only be guaran-

teed when correctly earthed.
It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any
doubt, please have the wiring system of the building tested by a
qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

 Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity sup-

ply by a multi-socket adapter, extension lead or similar. These do not
guarantee the required safety of the machine (fire hazard due to the
risk of overheating).

 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori-

ginal spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guaran­tee the safety standards of the machine.

 The electrical socket must be easily accessible after installation so

that the machine can be disconnected from the electricity supply if
necessary.

 Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the

user, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability. Repairs
should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician,
otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the guar­antee.

 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced

by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.

Warning and Safety instructions

9

 The machine must be isolated from the electricity supply when

cleaning and maintaining the machine and in the event of a fault.

 The Miele "Water protection system" protects from water damage

provided the following conditions are met:

– the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electri-

city supply.

– if a fault or damage has been identified, the machine must be ex-

amined by a competent person before further use, and repaired if
necessary.

 The water flow pressure must be at least 100kPa and should not

exceed 1000kPa.

 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the machine and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which
may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered
by the guarantee.

 The machine must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

 Do not make any alterations to the machine, unless authorised to

do so by Miele.

Warning and Safety instructions

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Correct use

 Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk

of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the elec­tronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing
point.

 Before using the machine for the first time, check that the transit

bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see "Installation
and connection - Removing the transit bars"). During spinning, a
transit bar which is still in place may result in damage to both the
machine and adjacent furniture or appliances.

 Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of

time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the im­mediate vicinity.

 Flooding danger.

If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can
drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing. Make
sure the drain hose is secure, so that the force of the water flowing
out of the hose does not dislodge it.

 Take care to ensure that foreign objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, pa-

per clips) do not find their way into the machine with the laundry.
These may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds con­tainer, drum), which in turn can result in damage to the laundry.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 The maximum load for this washing machine is 7 kg (dry weight).

See the "Programme chart" for the maximum recommended loads
for individual programmes.

 If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine

should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale
it, only use a proprietary natural citric acid based descaling agent.
Miele recommends using Miele descaling agent which is available to
order online at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele. Strictly observe
the instructions on the packaging.

 Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaning

agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being
washed in the machine.

 Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing

benzine, in this machine, as this may result in damage to component
parts and create toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a fire and ex­plosion hazard.

 Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing

benzine, to clean the surfaces of the machine. They can cause dam­age to plastic surfaces.

 Only use dyes specified by the manufacturer as being suitable for

use in a domestic washing machine. Always observe the manufac­turer's instructions carefully.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which

can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in
this machine.

 If detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them thor-

oughly with lukewarm water immediately. If swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately and retain the packaging or label for refer­ence. Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their
skin coming into contact with detergent.

Accessories

 Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by

Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product
liability claims will be invalidated.

 A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing

machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional
accessory). Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele
washing machine and Miele tumble dryer.

 If installing the machine on a Miele plinth, (available as an optional

accessory, depending on country), please make sure you order the
correct one for this washing machine.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Operating the washing machine

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a

Display

See the next page for more informa-

tion.

b

Start button

– For selecting delay start.

– For starting the wash programme.

c

Extra option buttons

For selecting extra options. Use the

upper button to select either Short,

Pre-wash or Soak. Use the lower but-

ton to select Water plus.

Indicator light on = option selected

Indicator light off = option not selec-

ted

d

Spin button with spin speed indic-

ator lights

For selecting the spin speed

e

Programme selector

For selecting the wash programme

and temperature for that programme.

The programme selector can be

turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.

f

Programme sequence indicator
lights

Show which stage of the programme
has been reached.

g

Check / Fault indicator lights

– see "Problem solving guide".

– The PC check light is also used by

service technicians to run dia­gnostic checks and may be used
to update programming data in the
future.

h

 button
For switching the washing machine
on and off.
To save energy the washing machine
will switch off automatically 15
minutes after the end of the pro­gramme/anti-crease phase or after
being switched on if no other selec­tion is made.

i

Door button
For opening the door.

Operating the washing machine

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Display

The display shows:

– the programme duration (time left

display)

– the delay start function

– the programmable functions

Programme duration

After the programme has started the
programme duration will appear in the
display in hours and minutes.

If delay start has been selected, the
programme duration will appear at the
end of the delay start time.

Delay start

The delay start time selected will ap­pear in the display.

After the programme has started the
delay start time will begin to count
down.

Once the delay start time has elapsed,
the estimated programme duration will
appear in the display.

Programmable functions

The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your personal requirements. In pro­gramming mode, the display will show
the function selected.

Before using for the first time

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 Before using the machine for the

first time ensure that it is correctly in­stalled and connected. See "Installa­tion and connection". Also check
that the drain filters are securely
tightened to prevent the risk of water
leaks during use.

This washing machine has undergone
a complete functional test at the fact­ory and there will be some residual
water in the drum from this process.

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
and without detergent.

Using detergent could result in an ex­cessive build-up of foam.

This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.

Running the first programme

 Open the stopcock.
 Press the  button in.
 Turn the programme selector to Cot-

tons 60°C.

 Press the Start button.

When the programme has finished, your
machine is ready to use for the first
time.

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button at the end of the pro­gramme.

Washing environmentally and economically

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Energy and water consumption

– Water consumption and energy us-

age are determined by the size of the
load.
To make the most of your machine,
load the maximum dry load for the
programme you are using.

– When smaller amounts of laundry are

washed, the automatic load recogni­tion system will reduce the amount of
water and energy used.

– Use the Express 20 programme for

small, lightly soiled loads.

– Modern detergents make it possible

to wash at lower temperatures (e.g.
20°C). Washing using lower temper­ature settings will save energy.

– Use the Soak extra option instead of

Pre-wash. If Soak is followed imme­diately by a main wash, the same
suds are used.

– To maintain the hygiene of the ma-

chine, carry out a hot wash (60°C or
above) using powder detergent at
regular intervals. The Hygiene info
check light will appear to remind you
to carry out a hot wash.

Detergent

– Do not exceed the amounts of deter-

gent recommended by the manufac­turer on the packaging.

– Adjust the dosage to the degree of

soiling of the laundry.

– Reduce the amount of detergent with

smaller loads (approx. ⅓ less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).

Choosing the correct extra option
(Short, Soak, Pre-wash)

Select:

– A wash programme together with the

Short extra option for light to normal
soiling where there are no obvious
marks.

– A wash programme without any extra

options for normal to heavy soiling
with visible staining.

– A wash programme together with the

Soak extra option for heavily soiled
laundry.

– The Pre-wash extra option for laundry

with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust,
sand).

When drying with a tumble dryer

Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.

1. Prepare the laundry

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 Empty all pockets.

 Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,

paper clips, etc.) can cause damage
to garments and to components in
the machine.

Check the laundry before washing
and remove any foreign objects.

Sort the laundry

 Sort the laundry by colour and by

care label. Most garments have a tex­tile care label in the collar or side
seam.

Tip: 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.

Pre-treat stains

 Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should

be cleaned as soon as possible,
preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft, colourfast cloth. Do not rub.

Tip: Badly soiled areas can be pre­treated with liquid detergent, stain re­movers etc. first, following the manu­facturer's instructions. With particularly
stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for
advice.

 Solvent-based cleaners (e.g.

benzine) can damage plastic parts.
When pre-treating garments, make

sure that any plastic parts (e.g. but­tons) are protected from cleaning
agent.

 Chemical (solvent-based) clean-

ing agents can cause severe damage
to the washing machine.

Do not use solvent-based cleaning
agents in this machine.

General tips

– Curtains: Remove lead weights first

or place in a laundry bag.

– Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any

loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.

– Close any zips, attach velcro fasten-

ers, fasten hooks and eyes etc. be­fore washing.

– Fasten duvet covers, pillow cases

etc. to prevent small items from being
rolled up inside them.

Do not wash any items in this washing
machine which are specified by the
manufacturer as not washable on the
care label ( symbol).

2. Select a programme

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Switch on the washing ma­chine

 Press the  button.

Select delay start, if required

Make sure the programme selector is
at the Finish position .

 Press the Start button repeatedly to

select the delay time you want.

Tip: Please see "Delay start" for more
information.

Programme selection

 Turn the programme selector to the

required programme.

The display will show the estimated
programme duration (unless you have
selected a delay start time).

During the first 10 minutes, the machine
measures how much water is being ab­sorbed by the laundry. The programme
duration may be longer or shorter de­pending on the is absorbency rate.

3. Load the washing machine

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Open the door

 Press the Door button to open the

door.

 Unfold the laundry and load loosely

into the drum.

Mixing both large and small items
gives better wash results and also
helps distribute the load evenly during
spinning.

Please note the maximum load for the
different wash programmes. The relev­ant programme load is always shown in
the display when you select a pro­gramme.

The most efficient use of energy and
water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this reduces cleaning efficiency and
causes creases.

Close the door

Make sure that no items are caught
between the door and the seal.

 Shut the door with a gentle swing.

4. Select programme settings

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Select an extra option(s)

Each press of the upper button selects
the extra options: Soak or Pre-wash or
Short or no extra option.

Use the lower button to select the Wa-
ter plus extra option.

 Select the extra option(s) you want.

Tip: Not all the extra options are suit­able for use with every programme.

You can only select extra options
which are compatible with the pro­gramme being used.

Select a spin speed

You can alter the pre-set spin speed of
a wash programme.

 Press the Spin button repeatedly until

the indicator light of the spin speed
you want comes on.

5. Add detergent

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It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because . . .

. . . too little detergent results in:

– Laundry not getting properly clean

and with time it may become grey
and hard to the touch.

– Greasy particles clinging to laundry.

– Limescale deposits on the heater ele-

ments.

. . . too much detergent results in:

– Excessive foam which causes a low

level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.

– High water consumption (an addi-

tional rinse cycle will automatically
switch in).

– A burden to the environment.

 Pull out the detergent dispenser

drawer and add detergent to the
compartments as follows:


Detergent for the pre-wash (divide the
total recommended amount as follows:
add ⅓ to compartment  and ⅔ to
compartment )


Detergent for the main wash, including
Soak, if selected


Fabric conditioner or liquid starch

 Close the detergent dispenser

drawer.

Tip: See "Detergent" for further inform­ation.

6. Start the programme - the end of a programme

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Start the programme

 Press the flashing Start button.

– The programme duration will appear

in the display once the programme
has started.

– If a delay start time has been selec-

ted, this will count down in the dis­play until the programme starts. The
programme duration will then appear
in the display.

At the end of a programme

When the programme has finished the
Anti-crease/Finish indicator light will
light up in the programme sequence
display and an 0 will appear in the dis­play.

The washing machine will switch off
automatically 15 minutes after the end
of the anti-crease phase. Press the 
button to switch it back on again.

 Press the Door button to open the

door.

 Remove the laundry.

Check that all items have been re­moved from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become discol­oured themselves.

 Check the folds in the door seal for

any small articles, e.g. buttons, which
might be lodged there.

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button and turn the pro­gramme selector to Finish.

 Close the 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.

Extra options

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You can use the extra options buttons
to augment the wash programmes.

Short

Use this option for light soiling with no
visible staining.

The wash duration is reduced.

Pre-wash

For laundry with large amounts of dirt,
e.g. dust and sand.

Soak

For heavily soiled and stained items
with protein stains.

– A duration of between 30 minutes

and 2 hours can be programmed in
30 minute increments for the soak
process.

– The factory default setting is 2 hours.

See "Programmable functions - Soak"
for instructions on how to programme a
different soak period.

Water plus

The water level in the wash and rinse
stages is increased.

However, you can select other settings
for Water plus. These are described in
"Programmable functions".

The following extra options
can be selected in addition to
the programme:

Only one of the following extra options
can be selected at a time: Short, Pre-
wash and Soak.

Short

Pre-wash

Soak

Water plus

Cottons X X X X

Minimum iron X X X X

Automatic plus – – – –

Dark garments /
Denim

X X X –

Express 20

X

1)

– – X

Shirts X X X X

Woollens  – – – –

Delicates X X X –

Drain / Spin – – – –

Separate rinse /
Starch

– – – X

X = Can be selected

– = Cannot be selected

1)

= Can be deselected

Spinning

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Final spin speed

Programme rpm

Cottons 1400

Minimum iron 1200

Automatic plus 1200

Dark garments / Denim 1200

Express 20 1400

Shirts 600

Woollens  1200

Delicates 600

Drain / Spin 1400

Separate rinse / Starch 1400

You can reduce the final spin speed.
However, you cannot select a final spin
speed higher than that shown in the
chart above.

Tip: For programmes with a maximum
spin speed not shown on the control
panel, the nearest spin speed above it
will light up. However, to protect the
laundry the machine will only spin at the
spin speed quoted in the chart.

Rinse and interim spin

There is a spin after the main wash and
between the rinses. A reduction in the
final spin speed will also reduce the in­terim spin speed. If a spin speed of less
than 700 rpm is selected for the Cot-
tons programme, an additional rinse is
introduced.

To omit the final spin (Rinse
hold)

 Press the Spin button until the 

(Rinse hold) indicator light comes on.
The laundry will not be spun and will
remain suspended in the final rinse
water. This reduces creasing if the
laundry is not going to be removed
immediately after the end of the pro­gramme.

– To start the final spin:

Use the Spin button to select the spin
speed you want. The machine will
begin the final spin.

– Press the Door button. the water will

drain away. Press the Door button
again to open the door.

To omit rinse and interim spin
and the final spin

 Press the Spin button repeatedly until

the  light comes on.

After the last rinse, the water will be
pumped away and the anti-crease
phase will switch in. In some pro­grammes an additional rinse is intro­duced with this setting.

Delay start

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With Delay start you can choose when
you want the programme to start. You
can delay the start of the programme by
30 minutes up to a maximum of 24
hours, allowing you to make use of
night-time economy electricity rates, for
example.

To select Delay start

Make sure the programme selector is
at the Finish position .

The Delay start indicator  will flash in
the display.

You can now use the Start button to se­lect the delay start time you want.

Make sure the programme selector is
at the Finish position .

 Press the Delay start button. Each

press on the button increases the
delay start time:

– in 30 minute increments up to 10

hours,

– in 1 hour increments from 10 hours

upwards.

Tip: Holding the Start button pressed in
automatically increases the duration up
to 24 hours.

To alter Delay start

It is not possible to alter the Delay start
time after the programme has been se­lected.

To cancel Delay start

 Press the Start button again when

 shows in the display.

To cancel Delay start after you have
pressed the Start button

 You will have to cancel the pro-

gramme.

Programme chart

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Cottons 30°C to 90°C Max. load 7.0 kg

Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabric, e.g. table linen, towelling, under-

wear, T-shirts etc.

Note Where particularly high levels of hygiene are required please select a

temperature of 90°C or higher.

Cottons / Max. load 7.0 kg

Use for Normally soiled cotton garments.

Note – These settings are the most efficient in terms of energy and water

consumption for washing cottons.

– With  the actual wash temperature reached will be lower than

60°C although the wash performance is the same as with the
standard Cottons 60°C programme.

Note for test institutes:

The test programme conforms to EN 60456 and the energy label to Directive
1061/2010.

Minimum iron 60°C to 20°C Max. load 3.5 kg

Use for Synthetic, mixed fibre and easy care cotton.

Note Reduce the spin speed for fabric which creases easily.

Automatic plus 40°C Max. load 5.0 kg

Use for Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron

programmes.

Note The wash parameters (e.g. water level, wash rhythm and spin speed)

are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensure the best
possible care and wash result for each item.

Programme chart

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Dark garments / Denim 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Use for Black and dark items made of cotton, mixed fibre or denim.

Notes – Wash inside out.

– Denim often contains excess dye and may run during the first few

washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.

Express 20 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg

Use for Cotton garments that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly

soiled.

Note The Short option is activated automatically.

Shirts 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg

Notes – Pre-treat soiled cuffs and collars if necessary.

– Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Delicates programme.

Woollens  cold and 30°C Max. load 2.0 kg

Use for Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabric. If

the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold
setting.

Notes Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily.

Delicates cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg

Use for Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and

viscose.

Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by
the manufacturer.

Notes – Dust in curtains usually makes a programme with pre-wash advis-

able.

– Deselect the spin for items which crease easily.

Programme chart

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Drain / Spin –

Notes – Drain only: Select  for the spin speed.

– Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

Separate rinse / Starch Max. load 7.0 kg

Use for – Rinsing handwashed items.

– Starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear.

Notes – Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily.

– The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric condi-

tioner.

– Items will be rinsed very effectively using two rinse cycles by ac-

tivating the Water plus extra option. The  or  option of the Wa­ter plus system programmable function must be activated.

Garment care label symbols

29

Washing

The figure quoted in the bucket is the
maximum temperature the garment
can be washed at. The number of
bars under the symbol indicates the
level of agitation permitted.

 No bar under the symbol:

= normal agitation

 One bar under the symbol:

= reduced agitation

 Two bars under the symbol:

= much reduced agitation

 Hand wash (if no temperature is

specified, use the lowest tem­perature or cold)

 Do not wash

Programme selection examples

Programme Garment care label

symbols

Cottons 



Minimum iron 
Automatic plus 
Express 20 
Woollens  
Delicates 

Drying

The number of dots indicates the dry­ing temperature

 Normal temperature
 Low temperature
 Do not tumble dry

Ironing

The number of dots indicates the iron­ing temperature

 Hot iron (max. sole plate temp.

approx. 200°C)

 Medium hot iron (max. sole

plate temp. approx. 150°C)

 Cool iron (max. sole plate temp.

approx. 110°C).

Do not steam iron garments
carrying this symbol as this
could cause irreversible dam­age.

 Do not iron

Professional cleaning

 Dry clean only. The letters indic-

ate the type of cleaning agent re­quired.



 Professional Wet Clean only
 Do not dry clean

Bleaching

 Any oxidising bleaching agent

can be used

 Only use an oxygen based

bleach or a non-chlorine bleach

 Do not bleach

Programme sequence

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Main wash Rinses Spinning

Water

level

Wash

rhythm

Water

level

Rinses

Cottons   

2-4

1)2)



Minimum iron   

2-3

3)



Automatic plus   

2-3

3)



Dark garments / Denim    3 
Express 20   

1-3

3)



Shirts    2 
Woollens     2 
Delicates    3 
Drain / Spin – – – – 
Separate rinse / Starch –  1 

Please see the next page for a description of the symbols.

Programme sequence

31

 = Low water level
 = Medium water level
 = High water level
 = Intensive rhythm
 = Normal rhythm
 = Gentle rhythm
 = Sensitive rhythm
 = Ultra sensitive rhythm
 = Handwash rhythm

 = Carried out

– = Not carried out

The washing machine has fully elec­tronic controls with automatic load re­cognition. It takes in the right amount of
water required for the programme de­pending on the amount of laundry and
its absorbency rate.

The programme sequences shown in
the chart are based on the standard
programme with a full load. Extra op­tions which can be selected have not
been taken into account.

Special features in the pro­gramme sequence

Anti-crease:
At the end of the programme the drum
continues to turn at intervals for up to
30 minutes to help prevent creasing.
Exception: There is no anti-crease
phase in the Woollens programme.
The door can be opened at any time
during the anti-crease phase.

1)

A second rinse is carried out when a
temperature of 60°C and above has
been selected. A third rinse is carried
out when a temperature below 60°C
is selected.

2)

A third or fourth rinse is carried out if:

– there is too much foam in the drum

– a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has

been selected

–  is selected

3)

A third rinse is carried out if:

–  is selected

Changing the programme sequence

32

Cancelling a programme

You can cancel a programme at any
time after it has started:

 Turn the programme selector to Fin-

ish.

The water will drain away. The pro­gramme is cancelled as soon as the
Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes
on and  appears in the display.

Selecting a different programme after
cancelling the programme

 Switch the washing machine back on

with the  button.

 Check that there is still detergent in

the dispenser drawer. Add more de­tergent if necessary.

 Turn the programme selector to the

programme you want and start the
programme by pressing the Start but­ton.

Removing laundry after cancelling
the programme

 Turn the programme selector to

Drain/Spin.

Tip: Select an appropriate spin speed.

 Press the Start button.

The suds will be pumped away.
 Press the Door button to open the

door.

Interrupting a programme

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button.

 Switch the washing machine back on

with the  button to continue with
the same programme.

Changing a programme

After the start of a programme it is not
possible to select a different pro­gramme.

Temperature

It is possible to select a different tem­perature up to 6 minutes after the pro­gramme has started.

Spin speed

It is possible to change the spin speed
at any time.

Extra options

It is possible to select or deselect the
Water plus extra option up to 6 minutes
after the programme has started.

Changing the programme sequence

33

Adding or removing laundry
after the programme has star­ted

 Press the Door button until the door

opens.

 Add or remove items.
 Close the door.

The programme will continue automat­ically.

Please note:

Once a programme has started the
washing machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the load.

For this reason, if laundry is added or
removed after the start of a programme,
the machine will always complete the
programme cycle assuming a full load

This can lead to an increase in the time
left displayed.

The door cannot be opened, if:

– the suds temperature is above 55°C.

– the water is above a certain level.

– the final spin is being carried out.

Detergent

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The correct detergent

All detergents produced for automatic
washing machines are suitable. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions and
dosage recommendations on the pack­aging.

For users in Asia:
please use a low foaming detergent
suitable for use in front-loading ma­chines

The right amount to dispense
will depend on the following:

– the soiling level of the load

– the quantity of the laundry

– the water hardness level.

Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the hardness level
in your area.

Definition of the soiling level

– Lightly soiled

No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.

– Normally soiled

Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.

– Heavily soiled

Soiling and/or stains clearly visible.

Water hardness levels

Hardness

scale

Hardness level

in mmol/l

German scale

°d

I (soft) 0 – 1.5 0 – 8.4

II (medium) 1.5 – 2.5 8.4 – 14

III (hard) above 2.5 above 14

Dispensing aids

Use dispensing aids, (e.g. balls) if these
are supplied with the detergent, particu­larly when using liquid detergent.

Refill packs of detergent

When purchasing detergent buy refill
packs wherever possible. This helps re­duce the amount of waste packaging.

Water softeners

A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in areas
with water hardness levels II and III.
Dispense according to the amount spe­cified on the packaging. First add deter­gent and then the water softener.

You can then use the recommended
amount of detergent for water hardness
level I.

Fabric conditioner and liquid
starch

Fabric conditioner
makes garments soft to handle and
helps prevent static cling when tumble
drying.

Starch
stiffens and gives body to items of laun­dry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed
linen.

Detergent

35

Miele recommended detergents

Miele detergents and care products have been specially designed for Miele wash­ing machines. They are available to order via the internet at www.miele-shop.com
or from Miele.

Miele

UltraWhite

Miele

UltraColor

Miele

Wool and delic-

ates detergent

Miele

fabric condi-

tioner

Cottons   – 
Minimum iron –  – 
Automatic plus –  – 
Dark garments / Denim –  – 
Express 20 –  – 
Shirts   – 
Woollens  – –  
Delicates – –  

 Recommended

– Not recommended

Detergent

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Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive
(EU) Nr. 1015/2010

The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the Programme
chart.

Universal Coloureds Delicates and

woollens

Specialist

detergent

Cottons   – –
Minimum iron –  – –

Dark garments / Denim –



1)

– 

Express 20 –



1)

– –

Shirts   – –
Woollens  – –  
Delicates – –  –

 Recommended

1)

Liquid detergent

– Not recommended

2)

Powder detergent

Detergent

37

Dispensing fabric conditioner
and liquid starch at the end of
the programme

 Add the fabric conditioner or liquid

starch to the  compartment. Do not

exceed the maximum level mark.

The agent will be automatically dis­pensed in the last rinse. At the end of
the programme a small amount of water
will remain in the  compartment.

If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the dispenser compartment,
especially the siphon tube regularly.

Adding fabric conditioner or li­quid starch separately

Prepare the starch in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.

 Add fabric conditioner to the  com-

partment.

 Add liquid starch to the  compart-

ment and powder or viscous starch to
the  compartment.

 Select the Separate rinse/Starch pro-

gramme.

 Change the spin speed if necessary.
 Press the Start button.

Colour run and dye removers/
dyes

 Do not use colour run or dye re-

movers in this washing machine.
They can cause corrosion in the ma­chine.

Dyes suitable for use in domestic wash­ing machines can be used. However,
please note that the salt used in the
dyeing process can cause corrosion to
stainless steel components in the ma­chine if you dye frequently. Always ob­serve the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.

Cleaning and care

38

Cleaning the drum

Washing at low temperatures and/or us­ing liquid detergent can cause bacteria
and unpleasant odours to build up in
the washing machine. In order to clean
the drum and also to prevent unpleas­ant odours building up, run a pro­gramme with a temperature of at least
60°C using powder detergent once a
month or when the Hygiene info light
comes on.

External casing and fascia
panel

 Disconnect the machine from the

mains electricity supply before clean­ing or maintenance.

 The washing machine must not

be hosed down.

 Clean the casing and fascia panel

with a mild non-abrasive cleaning
agent or soap and water using a well
wrung-out cloth. Wipe dry with a soft
cloth.

 The drum can be cleaned with a pro-

prietary stainless steel cleaning
agent, following the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging.

 Do not use solvents, abrasive

cleaners, glass cleaners or multi-pur­pose cleaning agents. These could
damage plastic surfaces and other
parts.

Cleaning the detergent dis­penser drawer

Washing at low temperatures and the
use of liquid detergent can lead to a
build-up of mould and bacteria in the
detergent dispenser drawer.

 For hygiene reasons, clean the entire

drawer at regular intervals.

 Pull out the detergent dispenser

drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release button and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.

 Clean the drawer with hot water.

Cleaning and care

39

Cleaning the siphon

 1. Remove the siphon from the 

compartment and rinse under hot
running water. Clean the siphon tube
at the same time.

 2. Replace the siphon.

Liquid starch can cause the siphon
to become clogged. Make sure that
you clean the siphon and siphon
tube particularly thoroughly after us­ing liquid starch a few times.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing

 Use a bottle brush to remove deter-

gent residues and limescale from the
jets inside the detergent dispenser
drawer housing.

Cleaning and care

40

Cleaning the water inlet filter

The washing machine has a filter to pro­tect the inlet valve.

The filter in the union in the open end of
the inlet hose should be replaced every
6 months or so, or more often if there
are frequent interruptions to the water
supply.

 First turn off the stopcock.
 Unscrew the inlet hose from the stop-

cock.

 Remove the rubber seal 1 from the

union.

 Hold the free end of the inlet hose

downwards. Plastic filter 2 will drop
out.

 Clean the plastic filter.
 Put the filter and seal back in the re-

verse order and reconnect the hose.

 Turn on the stopcock and check the

connection is watertight. If water
drips out, tighten the connection.

The filter must be put back in place
after cleaning.

Problem solving guide

41

Minor faults in the performance of the washing machine, some of which may result
from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Depart­ment.

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:

 Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably

qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regu­lations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

The programme does not start

Problem Cause and remedy

The Anti-crease/Finish
indicator light is not on
or the Start button is
not flashing.

There is no power to the machine.

 Check whether the mains plus is plugged in and

switched on.

 Check whether the fuse or circuit breaker has

tripped.

 Check whether the door is closed properly.

The washing machine has switched off automatically
to save energy.

 Switch it back on with the  button.

Problem solving guide

42

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.

Problem Cause and remedy

The Check drainage
fault indicator light
flashes and a fault num­ber appears in the dis­play.

The water outlet is blocked.

 Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as de-

scribed in "Problem solving guide – Opening the
drum door in the event of a blocked water outlet
and/or a power failure".

The drain hose has been fixed too high.

 The maximum delivery head is 1 m.

The Check inlet fault in­dicator light flashes and
a fault number appears
in the display.

The water inlet is blocked.

 Open the stopcock.

The filter in the water inlet hose is dirty.

 Clean the filter.

The Check inlet and
Check drainage fault in-

dicator lights flash and
a fault number appears
in the display.

The water protection system has reacted.

 Close the stopcock.
 Call the Miele Service Department.

The Soak/Pre-wash or
Rinses flash and a fault

number appears in the
display.

There is a fault.

 Start the programme again. If the fault indicator

comes on again, call the Miele Service Depart­ment.

To switch off the fault indicator: Switch the washing machine off with the  button
and turn the programme selector to Finish.

Problem solving guide

43

A check or fault indicator light comes on but the wash
programme continues as normal.

Problem Cause and remedy

The Hygiene info check
indicator light comes
on.

A programme using a temperature above 60°C has
not been run for a long time.

 In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours

building up in the machine, run the Cottons 90°C
using powder detergent.

The Check dosage
check indicator light
comes on.

Excessive foam has built up during washing.

 Use less detergent next time, and follow the man-

ufacturer's recommended dosage amounts on the
packaging.

The Main wash or
Rinses indicator lights

flash in the programme
sequence display and a
fault number appears in
the display.

The washing machine has detected a fault during the
wash programme.

 Start the programme again. If the fault indicator

comes on again, call the Miele Service Depart­ment.

The Anti-crease/Finish
indicator light flashes in
the programme se­quence display.

The programme selector was moved to another posi­tion after the programme had started.

 Turn the programme selector back to the original

position.

To switch off the fault indicator: Switch the washing machine off with the  button
and turn the programme selector to Finish.

The check indicator lights come on at the end of a programme and when the
washing machine is switched on.

Problem solving guide

44

General problems with the washing machine

Problem Cause and remedy

The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.

The machine feet are not level.

 Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly.

The laundry has not
been spun properly and
is still wet.

The machine detected an imbalance during the final
spin cycle and reduced the spin speed automatically.

 Include both large and small items in the load as

this will give better distribution during spinning.

Strange pump noises
can be heard.

This is not a fault.
These slurping noises occur at the end of the pump
sequence as a normal part of operation.

Large amounts of deter­gent residue remain in
the detergent dispenser
drawer.

The water pressure is too low.

 Clean the water inlet filter.
 It may be useful to select the Water plus extra op-

tion.

Powder detergent used in conjunction with water
softeners tends to become sticky.

 In future, add washing powder into the dispenser

drawer first, and then add the water softener.

Fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed
or too much water re­mains in the  com­partment.

The siphon tube is not correctly positioned or is
clogged.

 Clean the siphon, see "Cleaning and care - Clean-

ing the detergent dispenser drawer".

Problem solving guide

45

An unsatisfactory wash result

Problem Cause and remedy

Liquid detergent does
not give the required
result.

Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching
agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea
stains.

 Use a general purpose powder detergent contain-

ing a bleaching agent.

 Add stain removers to compartment  of the dis-

penser drawer.

 Never put stain removers and liquid detergent to-

gether in the dispenser drawer.

Grey, greasy particles
cling to washed laundry.

Insufficient amounts of detergent were used to break
down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry.

 Use more detergent.
 Before washing the next load run a Cottons 60°C

programme with powder detergent but without a
load.

White residues which
look like powder deter­gent are seen on dark
textiles after washing.

The detergent contained compounds (zeolites) to aid
water softening which are not soluble in water. These
have ended up on the laundry.

 Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush

once the laundry is dry.

 Wash dark textiles using a detergent which con-

tains no zeolites. Liquid detergents usually contain
no zeolites.

 Use the Dark garments / Denim programme for

dark coloured laundry.

Problem solving guide

46

The door will not open

Problem Cause and remedy

The drum door cannot
be opened by pressing
the Door button.

The washing machine is not connected to the elec­trical supply and / or is not switched on.

 Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or

switch the machine on with the  button.

Power cut.

 Open the door as described in “Opening the door

in the event of blocked drain outlet and/or power
failure”.

The door was not correctly engaged.

 Press hard against the lock side of the door and

then press the Door button.

There is still water in the drum and the machine is un­able to drain.

 Clean the drain filters and the drain pump.

For safety reasons the door cannot be opened if the
suds temperature is higher than 55°C.

 Allow the programme to finish or cancel it and wait

until the temperature in the drum has dropped.

Problem solving guide

47

Opening the door in the event
of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure

 Switch off the washing machine.

There is a lever behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel for opening the ac­cess panel to the drain filter.

 Remove the lever.

 Use it to open the access panel.

Blocked drain outlet

If the drain outlet is blocked, a large
quantity of water (up to 25 litres) can
remain in the washing machine.

 Caution: If laundry has been

washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!

Procedure for draining the washing
machine

 Place a suitable container under the

access flap.

When draining water from the ma­chine, do not unscrew the drain filter
completely or take it right out.

 Slowly and carefully unscrew the

drain filter to let the water out. Be
careful not to release too much water
at once. If the flow of water is too
strong, some water can seep into the
washing machine base and activate
the water protection float switch. This
will prevent the washing machine
from functioning.

Problem solving guide

48

 Tighten the drain filter back up again

if you need to interrupt the flow of
water.

Once the flow of water ceases:

 Remove the drain filter completely.
 Clean it thoroughly.

 Remove any foreign objects (e.g. but-

tons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the fil­ter housing. Turn the impeller by hand
to check that it rotates freely.

 Put the drain filter back in place and

secure it.

 Make sure the drain filter is se-

curely tightened. Otherwise there is a
risk of water leakage during use.

To avoid loss of detergent, pour approx.
2 litres of water into the detergent dis­penser drawer after cleaning the drain
filter. Excess water will be pumped out
automatically before the next wash pro­gramme.

Opening the door

 Always make sure that the drum

is stationary before reaching in to re­move laundry. Reaching into a mov­ing drum is extremely dangerous.

 Pull the emergency release down-

wards. The door will open.

After sales service

49

Repairs

In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact:

– your Miele Dealer, or

– Miele (Contact details for Miele are

given at the end of this booklet).

When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial num­ber of your machine, both of which are
shown on the data plate visible above
the porthole glass when the door is
open.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied
for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as de­scribed in these instructions.

Guarantee: U.K.

In the U.K, the washing machine is
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
purchase.

In the U.K. you must activate your cover
by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering
online at www.miele.co.uk.

Guarantee: Other countries

For information on the appliance guar­antee specific to your country please
contact Miele. See end of this booklet
for contact details.

Optional accessories

Optional spare parts and accessories
for this washing machine are available
from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare
Parts Department or via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com.

Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for training
purposes.

Installation and connection

50

Front view

a

Waterproof-Metal inlet hose (braided)

b

Electrical supply cable

c

Flexible drain hose (with detachable

swivel elbow)

d

Control panel

e

Detergent dispenser drawer

f

Door

g

Access to drain filter, drain pump and
emergency release

h

Handle recesses for moving the ma­chine

i

Four height adjustable feet

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51

a

Protruding lid for holding when mov-

ing the machine

b

Electrical supply cable

c

Waterproof-Metal inlet hose (braided)

d

Drain hose

e

Transport clip for inlet and drain
hoses

f

Safety cap for transit bars

g

Transport clip for inlet and drain
hoses and for storing transit bars
when not in use

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52

Installation surface

A concrete floor is the most suitable in­stallation surface for a washing ma­chine, being far less prone to vibration
during the spin cycle than wooden
floorboards or a carpeted surface.

Please note:
 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 installing on a wooden joist floor:
 We recommend a plywood base at

least 59 x 52 x 3 cm). The base
should span several joists and be
bolted to the joist and not only the
floorboards. Check for the presence
of pipes and cables first.

Tip: If possible, install the machine in a
corner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.

 There is the danger of the wash-

ing machine moving about during
spinning and falling off a plinth.

For this reason, if the machine is in­stalled on a raised plinth (concrete or
brick), it has to be secured against
slippage using an MTS floor/plinth
mounting kit (available from Miele).

Transporting the washing machine to
its installation site

To manoeuvre the washing machine out
of its packing case to its installation
site, hold it by the edge of the lid where
it protrudes to the rear of the machine
as well as by the handle recesses at the
front.

 Ensure that the machine feet and

the floor are dry to prevent the ma­chine from slipping during the spin
cycle.

Removing the transit bars

 To remove the left and right covers

1. Pull on the attached stopper,

2. then use a screwdriver to release the
catches at the top and bottom.

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53

 Using the spanner supplied, turn the

left-hand transit bar 90°, then

 pull the transit bar out.

 Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,

then

 pull the transit bar out.

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54

 To avoid the risk of injury, the

holes for the transit bars must be
covered after the transit bars have
been removed.

 Plug the holes with the plastic caps

as illustrated.

 Secure the transit bars to the back of

the washing machine. Make sure the
top catch is located above the holder.

 The washing machine must not

be moved without the transit bars in
place. Store them as shown or keep
them in a safe place for future use.
They must be re-fitted if the machine
is to be moved again (e.g. when
moving house).

Re-fitting the transit bars

Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.

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55

Levelling the machine

The washing machine must stand per­fectly level on all four feet to ensure
safe and proper operation.

Incorrect installation may increase elec­tricity and water consumption and may
cause the machine to move about.

Screwing out and adjusting the feet

The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is de­livered.

 Using the spanner supplied turn

counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction.
Then turn counter nut 2 together with
foot 1 to unscrew.

 Use a spirit level to check that the

washing machine is standing level.

 Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe

wrench. Turn counter nut 2 again us­ing the spanner supplied until it sits
firmly up against the housing.

 All four counternuts must be

firmly up against the housing. Please
also check this for the feet which did
not need adjustment. Otherwise
there is a danger of the machine
moving about.

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56

Building under a continuous work­top/ in a kitchen run

Building under kits* must only be in­stalled/dismantled by a suitably qual­ified fitter in accordance with the in­structions supplied.

– A special building under kit* with a

cover plate to replace the machine lid
is required. It must be fitted by a suit­ably qualified fitter to ensure elec­trical safety. N.B. If there is space to
push the washing machine under the
worktop without removing the lid, the
building under kit is not necessary.
Otherwise it is essential.

– Connections for electricity, water and

drainage should be installed in such a
way that they remain accessible
when the machine is in its final posi­tion.

Fitting instructions are supplied with the
conversion kit.

Washer-dryer stack

The washing machine can be combined
with a Miele tumble dryer in a washer­dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV"
stacking kit* to match your dryer is re­quired.

All parts marked* are available from
your Dealer or Miele.

Please note:

a Safety distance to wall at least 2

cm

b Height:

Stacking kit with pull-out shelf:
approx. 169 cm
Stacking kit without pull-out shelf:
approx. 170 cm

Installation and connection

57

The water protection system

The Miele water protection system pro­tects all parts of the washing machine
from water damage.

The system consists of three main com­ponents:

– the inlet hose

– the electronic unit and drainage and

overflow protection

– the drain hose

Inlet hose

– Protection against bursting

The inlet hose is tested to withstand
pressure of at least 14,000 kPa.

– Protective sleeve.

The inlet hose has a braided metal
"second skin" to protect it from dam­age.

Electronic unit and washing machine
housing

– Sump

Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the machine. A
float switches off the water inlet
valves, preventing any more water
from flowing into the machine and
water in the suds container is
pumped away.

– Overflow protection

This prevents the washing machine
taking in too much water. If the water
level exceeds a certain level, the
drain pump switches in and pumps
the excess water away.

Drain hose

The drain hose is protected by a ventila­tion system which prevents the washing
machine from being emptied com­pletely.

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58

Connection to the water supply

The washing machine should be con­nected to a mains water supply in ac­cordance with current local and national
safety regulations. The German author­ities do not require it to have a non-re­turn valve as the washing machine has
been designed to comply with DIN reg­ulations.

The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between 100
and 1,000kPa. If it is higher than
1,000kPa it is essential to fit a pressure
reducing valve.

Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock
with ¾" threaded union. The stopcock
should be fitted by a qualified plumber.

 The connection point is subject

to mains water pressure. Turn on the
stopcock slowly and check for leaks.
Correct the position of the washer
and union if appropriate.

The washing machine is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply.

Maintenance

Only use a genuine Miele hose should
you ever need a replacement or exten­sion. These are tested to withstand
pressure of at least 14,000 kPa.

The dirt filter in the open end of the
inlet hose must not be removed.

Extension hose

A 1.5 metre long (metal) extension hose
is available from your Miele dealer or
the Miele Spare Parts Department as an
optional extra.

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59

Connection to the drainage
system

The machine drains via a drain pump
with a delivery head of 1 metre*. The
drain hose 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.
If required, the drain hose can be exten­ded to a length of 5 m. The necessary
parts can be purchased from your Miele
Dealer or Miele.

* For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a max. of 1.8 m) a replacement
drain pump will need to be fitted.
Please contact Miele or your Miele
Dealer for advice. If necessary, the
drain hose can be extended to a length
of 2.5 m. The necessary parts can be
purchased from your Miele Dealer or
Miele.

Drain hose connection:

1. Direct into a sink or basin.

Please note the following:

– Hook the hose over the edge and

secure.

– Make sure that the water can drain

away freely without hindrance.
Otherwise there is a risk of water
overflowing or of some of the
drained water being sucked back
into the machine.

2. Connected securely to a plastic drain
pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no
need to use a non-return valve.

3. Connected securely to a floor gully.

4. Connected securely to a standpipe.

Please note:

 Adapter
 Nut
 Hose clip
 End of the hose
 Fit adapter  to the sink drain outlet

using nut .

 Attach the end of the hose  to ad-

apter .

 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip

 up close to the nut.

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60

Electrical connection U.K.

All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person, in strict accordance with cur­rent national and local safety regula­tions (BS 7671 in the UK).

Ensure power is not supplied to the ap­pliance until after installation work has
been carried out.

The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug ready for con­nection to a 230-240V mains supply.

Please ensure the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.

Connection should be made via a suit­able switched socket which is easily ac­cessible after installation.

For extra safety it is advisable to protect
the machine with a suitable residual
current device (RCD). Contact a quali­fied electrician for advice.

Do not connect via an extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363

The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is em­bossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of plug
fitted).

Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap­proved to BS 1362 and have the correct
rating. Replacement fuses and fuse
covers may be purchased from your
local electrical supplier.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED

Technical data

61

Height 850 mm

Width 595 mm

Depth 610 mm

Depth with door open 987 mm

Height for building under 820 mm

Width for building under 600 mm

Depth for building under 600 mm

Weight Approx. 94 kg

Capacity 7 kg dry laundry

Voltage See data plate

Connected load See data plate

Fuse rating See data plate

Consumption data See "Consumption data"

Minimum flow pressure 100 kPa

Maximum flow pressure 1000 kPa

Inlet hose length 1.60 m

Drain hose length 1.50 m

Mains connection cable length 2.00 m

Delivery head max. 1.00 m

Maximum drainage length 5.00 m

LEDs Class 1

Test certificates awarded See data plate

Power consumption when switched off 0.30 W

Power consumption when not switched off 1.00 W

Consumption data

62

Load Consumption data

Energy
in kWh

Water

in l

Duration Residual

moisture

Cotton 90°C 7.0 kg 2.20 52 2 h 19 min 52%

60°C 7.0 kg 1.40 58 1 h 59 min 52%

60°C 3.5 kg 1.20 50 1 h 59 min 52%

* 7.0 kg 0.82 52 3 h 29 min 52%

* 3.5 kg 0.88 45 3 h 29 min 52%

40°C 7.0 kg 1.20 75 2 h 59 min 52%

40°C 3.5 kg 0.40 35 1 h 20 min 52%

* 3.5 kg 0.35 45 3 h 29 min 52%

Minimum iron 30°C 3.5 kg 0.50 55 1 h 59 min 30%

Automatic plus 40°C 5.0 kg 0.52 62 1 h 29 min –

Express 20 40°C 3.5 kg 0.32 30 20 min –

Shirts 40°C 2.0 kg 0.50 42 1 h 11 min –

Woollens  30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 39 39 min –

Delicates 30°C 2.0 kg 0.38 69 59 min –

Note for test institutes

*

Test programme in accordance with EN 60456 and energy label with

Directive 1061/2010

Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any options selected.

Programmable functions

63

The programmable functions are used
to alter the machine's electronics to
suit changing requirements. Program­mable functions can be altered at any
time.

Water plus system

This programmable function is used to
specify one of three options for the the
Water plus button.

:
(Factory default setting)
The water level is increased in the wash
and rinse stages.

:
An extra rinse is carried out.

:
The water level is increased in the wash
and rinse stages and an extra rinse is
carried out.

Follow steps  to  to programme
and store in memory.

The programmable functions are ac­cessed via the Start button and the pro­gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure that:

– The washing machine is switched off.

– The machine door is closed properly.

– The programme selector is at Finish.

 Press the Start button and keep it

pressed in whilst carrying out steps

 to .

 Switch machine on with the  but-

ton.

 Wait until the indicator light for the

Start button lights up constantly . . .

 . . . and then release the Start button.
 Turn the programme selector to Cot-

tons 60°C.

A  will flash in the display alternating
with the number ,  or .

 Each subsequent press on the Start

button selects a different option and
 will flash alternately in the display
with the number of the option selec­ted.

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button.

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64

Gentle action

Activating gentle action reduces the
drum action and is suitable for wash­ing lightly soiled items more gently.

Gentle action can be activated for the
Cottons and Minimum iron pro­grammes.

The washing machine is delivered with
the Gentle action setting deactivated.

Follow steps  to  to programme
and store in memory.

The programmable functions are ac­cessed via the Start button and the pro­gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure that:

– The washing machine is switched off.

– The machine door is closed properly.

– The programme selector is at Finish.

 Press the Start button and keep it

pressed in whilst carrying out steps

 to .

 Switch machine on with the  but-

ton.

 Wait until the indicator light for the

Start button lights up constantly . . .

 . . . and then release the Start button.
 Turn the programme selector to Cot-

tons :

A  will flash in the display alternating
with the number  or .

 Pressing the Start button switches

the programmable function on or off.
If  flashes in the display alternating
with the number , the programmable
function is switched on. If  flashes
in the display alternating with the
number , the programmable func­tion is switched off.

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button.

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65

Suds cooling

When this is activated, additional wa­ter flows into the drum at the end of
the main wash to cool the suds down.
Hot suds can damage plastic drainage
pipes.

Suds cooling takes place when a tem­perature of 90°C or higher is selected
for the Cottons programme.

Suds cooling should be activated:

– to prevent the danger of scalding if

the drain hose is hooked over the
edge of a sink or basin.

– where drainage pipes do not comply

with DIN 1986.

– The machine is delivered with Suds

cooling deactivated.

Follow steps  to  to programme
and store in memory.

The programmable functions are ac­cessed via the Start button and the pro­gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure that:

– The washing machine is switched off.

– The machine door is closed properly.

– The programme selector is at Finish.

 Press the Start button and keep it

pressed in whilst carrying out steps

 to .

 Switch machine on with the  but-

ton.

 Wait until the indicator light for the

Start button lights up constantly . . .

 . . . and then release the Start button.
 Turn the programme selector to Cot-

tons 40°C

A  will flash in the display alternating
with the number  or .

 Pressing the Start button switches

the programmable function on or off.
If  flashes in the display alternating
with the number , the programmable
function is switched on. If  flashes
in the display alternating with the
number , the programmable func­tion is switched off.

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button.

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66

Memory

If an extra option is selected for a pro­gramme and / or the spin speed is
altered, the washing machine stores
these changes in memory at the start
of a programme.

When that particular programme is
chosen again, the washing machine
will display the extra option and / or
the spin speed which have been
stored for that programme in memory.

The machine is delivered with the
memory function deactivated.

Follow steps  to  to programme
and store in memory.

The programmable functions are ac­cessed via the Start button and the pro­gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure that:

– The washing machine is switched off.

– The machine door is closed properly.

– The programme selector is at Finish.

 Press the Start button and keep it

pressed in whilst carrying out steps

 to .

 Switch machine on with the  but-

ton.

 Wait until the indicator light for the

Start button lights up constantly . . .

 . . . and then release the Start button.
 Turn the programme selector to Cot-

tons .

A  will flash in the display alternating
with the number  or .

 Pressing the Start button switches

the programmable function on or off.
If  flashes in the display alternating
with the number , the programmable
function is switched on. If  flashes
in the display alternating with the
number , the programmable func­tion is switched off.

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button.

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67

Soak duration

A soak duration of between 30
minutes and 2 hours can be pro­grammed in 30 minute increments for
the Soak button.

If the Soak extra option is selected, the
soaking process will be carried out for
the duration set before the wash pro­gramme is run.

The machine is delivered with a 2 hour
duration set for the Soak button.

Follow steps  to  to programme
and store in memory.

The programmable functions are ac­cessed via the Start button and the pro­gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure that:

– The washing machine is switched off.

– The machine door is closed properly.

– The programme selector is at Finish.

 Press the Start button and keep it

pressed in whilst carrying out steps

 to .

 Switch machine on with the  but-

ton.

 Wait until the indicator light for the

Start button lights up constantly . . .

 . . . and then release the Start button.
 Turn the programme selector to Cot-

tons 30°C

A  will flash in the display alternating
with the number , ,  or .

 = 2 h soak duration

(factory default setting)

 = 1 h 30 min soak duration
 = 1 h soak duration
 = 30 min soak duration

 Each subsequent press on the Start

button selects a different option and
 will flash alternately in the display
with the number of the option selec­ted.

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button.

Optional accessories

68

Detergent, fabric care, additives and
machine care products are available for
this washing machine. All the products
have been designed for Miele washing
machines.

These and many other useful products
can be ordered via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com or from Miele
(see end of this booklet for contact de­tails).

Detergent

UltraWhite

– powder detergent

– suitable for white and light coloured

laundry as well as heavily soiled cot­ton items

– effective stain removal even at low

temperatures

UltraColor

– liquid detergent for coloureds

– suitable for coloured and dark/black

garments

– protects bright colours from fading

– effective stain removal even at low

temperatures

Wool and delicates detergent

– liquid detergent for delicates

– particularly suitable for woollen and

silk garments

– cleans at temperatures as low as

20°C, helps retain the shape of delic­ate garments and protect colours

Specialist detergents

Outerwear

– liquid detergent for outerwear and

performance clothing

– cleans with care and is gentle on col-

ours

– with lanolin to care for and condition

membrane fabric

Sports

– liquid detergent for sportswear and

fleece garments

– neutralises unpleasant odours

– retains the shape of the textiles

Down items

– liquid detergent suitable for pillows,

sleeping bags and down filled items

– retains the elasticity of down and

feather filled items

– retains the breathability of down filled

items

– prevents down filling clumping to-

gether

Optional accessories

69

Fabric care

Fabric care agents are available as cap­sules  in convenient single dose
amounts or in a handy bottle.

Reproofing agent

– for reproofing microfibre garments

e.g. rain coats etc.

– retains the breathability of garments

Fabric conditioner

– fresh, natural fragrance

– makes laundry soft to handle

Machine care products

Machine cleaner

– for cleaning the washing machine

thoroughly and effectively

– removes grease, bacteria and un-

pleasant odours

Descaling agent

– removes heavy limescale deposits

– mild and gentle with natural citric

acid

United Kingdom

Miele Co. Ltd.
Fairacres, Marcham Road
Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW
Customer Contact Centre Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.co.uk

Australia

Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.
ACN 005 635 398
ABN 96 005 635 398
1 Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.com.au

Miele (Shanghai) Trading Ltd.
1-3 Floor, No. 82 Shi Men Yi Road
Jing' an District
200040 Shanghai, PRC
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected], Internet: www.miele.cn

China

41/F - 4101, Manhattan Place
23 Wang Tai Road
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Miele (Hong Kong) Limited

Miele India Pvt. Ltd.
Ground Floor, Copia Corporate Suites
Plot No. 9, Jasola
New Delhi - 110025
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected], Internet: www.miele.in

India

Miele Ireland Ltd.
2024 Bianconi Avenue
Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected], Internet: www.miele.ie

Ireland

Malaysia

Miele Sdn Bhd
Suite 12-2, Level 12
Menara Sapura Kencana Petroleum
Solaris Dutamas No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Miele New Zealand Limited
IRD 98 463 631
Level 2, 10 College Hill
Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011, NZ
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.co.nz

New Zealand

Miele Pte. Ltd.
163 Penang Road
# 04 - 03 Winsland House II
Singapore 238463
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.sg

Singapore

Miele (Pty) Ltd
63 Peter Place, Bryanston 2194
P.O. Box 69434, Bryanston 2021
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.co.za

South Africa

Miele Appliances Ltd.
P.O. Box 11 47 82
Gold & Diamond Park, Sheikh Zayed Road
Building 6 / Offices Nos. 6-214 to 6-220
Dubai
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.ae

United Arab Emirates

Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany

Manufacturer:

Miele & Cie. KG

M.-Nr. 10 201 000 / 01en-GB

WDA 201 WPM

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