Miele WDA210 User Manual

Operating instructions
Washing machine

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

en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 985 910

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
material

The packaging is designed to protect
the washing machine from damage dur‐
ing transportation. The packaging ma‐
terials 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 manufactur‐
ing 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.

Disposing of your old appli‐
ance

Electrical and electronic appliances of‐
ten contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
tentially hazardous to human health and
to the environment. They are, however,
essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance. Therefore, please do
not dispose of your old appliance with
your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local com‐
munity waste collection / recycling cen‐
tre.

Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being stor‐
ed for disposal.

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Contents

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. Preparing the laundry ...................................................................................... 17

2. Selecting a programme................................................................................... 18

Switching on Delay Start (if required)..................................................................... 18

3. Loading the washing machine........................................................................ 19

Opening the door................................................................................................... 19

4. Selecting programme settings ....................................................................... 20

Selecting Extras ..................................................................................................... 20

5. Adding detergent ............................................................................................. 21

6. Starting the programme - the end of the programme.................................. 22

Extras .................................................................................................................... 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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

Changing a programme and settings .................................................................... 32

Programme ....................................................................................................... 32

Temperature...................................................................................................... 32

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

Extras................................................................................................................ 32

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

Detergent.............................................................................................................. 34

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

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

Detergent dispensing aids ..................................................................................... 34

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

Fabric softeners and liquid starch.......................................................................... 34

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

Adding fabric softener 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

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

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

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on......................... 41

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 cut........... 47

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

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

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Contents

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

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

Warranty................................................................................................................. 49

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

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

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

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

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

Refitting 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 and dryer stack.................................................................................... 56

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

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

Drainage................................................................................................................. 59

Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 60

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

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

Consumption data for the nominated energy labelling programme according to

AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2......................................................................... 62

Programmable functions..................................................................................... 64

Water plus system ................................................................................................. 64

Gentle action.......................................................................................................... 65

Suds cooling .......................................................................................................... 66

Memory.................................................................................................................. 67

Soak duration......................................................................................................... 68

Optional accessories........................................................................................... 69

Detergent ............................................................................................................... 69

Specialist detergents ............................................................................................. 69

Fabric care ............................................................................................................. 70

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Warning and Safety instructions

This washing machine complies with current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and dam‐
age 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 mainte‐
nance.
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 designed for domestic use and for use in

similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed &
breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, mo‐
tels or bed & breakfasts.

 The washing machine is not suitable for outdoor use.
 It must only be used to wash garments which have been declared

suitable for washing by the manufacturer indicated on the garment
care label. Any other use is not permitted. Miele cannot be held lia‐
ble for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

 This washing machine is not intended for use by persons (includ‐

ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has

been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, rec‐
ognising the dangers of misuse.

 Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the

supervision of an adult.

 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 washing machine, ensure that the connec‐

tion data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali‐
fied electrician.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 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 continuity is complete between it and an effective earth‐
ing system which complies with current local and national safety
regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electri‐
cian. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inade‐
quate 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 spare

parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
Miele replacement parts are used.

 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 Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician, otherwise any
subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty.

 If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a

Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the washing ma‐

chine 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 circuit breaker.

 The Miele Waterproof system protects from water damage provi‐

ded the following conditions have been met:

– The machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the elec‐

tricity 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.

 This washing machine must not be installed and operated in mo‐

bile installations (e.g. on a ship).

 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 machine warranty.

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

do so by Miele.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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 elec‐
tronic 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 tap 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 imme‐
diate 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,

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

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Warning and Safety instructions

 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 descaler for washing machines
which is available to order online at www.miele-shop.com (depend‐
ing on country) 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 wash‐
ed 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 ex‐
plosion hazard.

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

benzine, to clean the external 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 manufac‐
turer's instructions carefully.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 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 refer‐
ence. Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their
skin coming into contact with detergent.

Accessories

 Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this ap‐

pliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are
used, this will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil‐
ity.

 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.

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

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Operating the washing machine

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 Short, Pre-

wash or Soak. Use the lower button

to select Water plus.

Indicator light on = option selected

Indicator light off = option not selec‐

ted

d

Spin button with spin speed indica‐

tor 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 diagnos‐
tic checks and may be used to up‐
date programming data in the fu‐
ture.

h

 button
For switching the washing machine
on and off.
To save energy, the washing machine
will switch off automatically 15 mi‐
nutes after the end of the pro‐
gramme/anti-crease phase or after
being switched on if no other selec‐
tion is made.

i

Door button
For opening the door.

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Operating the washing machine

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.

When Delay start is being used, the
programme duration will appear after
the Delay start time has elapsed.

Delay start

The Delay start time selected will ap‐
pear in the display.

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

Once the Delay start time has finished,
the programme begins and the estima‐
ted programme duration appears in the
display.

Programmable functions

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

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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 "Instal‐
lation and connection". Also check
that the filters are securely tightened
to prevent the risk of water leaks
during use.

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

For safety reasons, spinning is not pos‐
sible until the machine has been pre‐
pared for using for the first time. To ac‐
tivate the spinning function, you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and

without detergent.

Using detergent could result in an ex‐
cessive 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

 Turn on the tap.
 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 pro‐
gramme.

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Washing environmentally and economically

Energy and water consumption

– Water consumption and energy us‐

age are determined by the size of the

load.

To make the most out of your ma‐

chine, load the maximum dry load for

the programme you are using.
– When smaller amounts of laundry are

washed, the automatic load recogni‐

tion 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 tempera‐

ture settings will save energy.
– Use the Soak Extra option instead of

Pre-wash. If Soak is followed imme‐

diately 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.
– Using the Cottons  programme

is recommended for a normally

soiled load and is the programme

used in energy/water consumption

tests in accordance with AS/NZS

2040 (refer to "Consumption data").

Detergent consumption

– Do not exceed the amounts of deter‐

gent recommended by the manufac‐
turer on the packaging.

– Adjust the dosage to the degree of

soiling of the laundry.

– Reduce the amount of detergent with

smaller loads (approx. 1/3 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 moder‐
ate soiling where there are no obvi‐
ous marks.

– a wash programme without any Extra

options for moderate 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.

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 Empty all pockets.

1. Preparing the laundry

Useful tip: Stains can be pre-treated

using some handy tricks, which can be
found in "Miele's guide to laundry
care". Please contact Miele to obtain a
copy of this booklet.

 If you use a solvent-based

cleaning agent (e.g. one containing
benzine) to pre-treat a stain, make
sure that any plastic parts (e.g. but‐
tons) are protected, and that the
cleaning agent is rinsed off before
washing the garment in the machine.

 Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,

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

Sorting the laundry

 Sort the laundry by colour and by

care label. Most garments have a tex‐
tile care label in the collar or side
seam.

Useful tip: Dark textiles often contain
excess dye and should be washed sep‐
arately several times before being inclu‐
ded in a mixed load. Always wash white
and coloured items separately.

Pre-treating stains

 Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should

be cleaned as soon as possible, pref‐
erably while still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft, colourfast cloth. Do not rub.

 Do not use solvent-based clean‐

ing agents in or on 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 stiff‐
eners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.

– Close any zips, attach velcro fasten‐

ers, fasten hooks and eyes etc. be‐
fore washing.

– Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases

to prevent small items from being rol‐
led up inside them.

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

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2. Selecting a programme

Switching on the washing ma‐
chine

 Press the  button.

Switching on Delay Start (if re‐
quired)

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

 Press the Start button repeatedly to

select the delay time you want.

Useful 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 ab‐
sorbed by the laundry. The programme
duration may be longer or shorter de‐
pending on the absorbency rate.

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3. Loading the washing machine

Opening the door

 Press the Door button to open the

drum door.

 Unfold the laundry and load loosely in

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 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.

Closing the door

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

 Shut the door with a gentle swing.

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4. Selecting programme settings

Selecting Extras

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.
Useful tip: Not all the Extra options can

be used with every programme.

You can only select Extra options
which are compatible with the pro‐
gramme being used.

Selecting a spin speed

You can alter the preset spin speed of
a wash programme.

 Press the Spin button repeatedly until

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

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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 the laun‐

dry.
– limescale deposits on the heater ele‐

ments.

5. Adding detergent

. . . too much results in:
– excessive foam which causes a low

level of agitation and poor wash,

rinse and spin results.
– high water consumption (an addition‐

al rinse cycle will automatically

switch in).
– a burden to the environment.

 Pull out the detergent drawer and

add detergent to the compartments.


Detergent for the pre-wash (divide the
total recommended amount as follows:

add 1/3 to compartment  and 2/3 to
compartment )


Detergent for the main wash, including
Soak if selected


Fabric softener or liquid starch

 Close the detergent dispenser draw‐

er.

Useful tip: See "Detergent" for further
information.

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6. Starting the programme - the end of the programme

Starting 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 dis‐

play until the programme starts. The

programme duration will then appear

in the display.

At the end of the programme

When the programme has finished, the
Anti-crease/Finish indicator light will
light up in the programme sequence
display and 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

drum door.

 Remove the laundry.

Check that all items have been re‐
moved from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become discol‐
oured 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 pro‐
gramme selector to Finish.

 Close the door. Otherwise there is a

danger of objects being placed inad‐
vertently in the drum. If these re‐
mained unnoticed and were washed
in the next load, they could damage
the laundry. An open door is also a
danger to pets and children.

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Extras

You can use the Extra option buttons to
augment the wash programmes.

Short

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 two hours can be programmed

in 30-minute increments for the soak

process.
– The factory default setting is two

hours.
See "Programmable functions - Soak"

for instructions on how to programme a
different soak period.

Water plus

The water level in the main wash and
the rinses will be increased if the Water
plus option is selected.

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

Selectable Extra options

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

Short

Pre-wash

Soak

Cottons X X X X
Minimum iron X X X X
Automatic plus – – – –
Dark garments/

Denim
Express 20

Shirts X X X X
Woollens 
Delicates X X X –
Drain/Spin – – – –
Separate rinse/

Starch

X = Can be selected
– = Cannot be selected

1)

= Can be deselected

X X X –

1)

– – X

X

– – – –

– – – X

Water plus

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Spinning

Final spin speed

Programme rpm

Cottons 1400
Minimum iron 1200
Automatic plus 1200
Dark garments/Denim 1200
Express 20 1400
Shirts 600
Woollens 
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.

Useful 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 pro‐
tect the laundry, the machine will only
spin at the spin speed quoted in the
chart.

1200

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 in‐
terim spin speed. If a spin speed of less
than 700 rpm is selected for the Cot‐
tons programme, an additional rinse is
introduced.

Omitting 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 pro‐
gramme.

– Starting 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.

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Omitting 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 pro‐
grammes an additional rinse is intro‐
duced with this setting.

Delay start

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.

Switching on 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 se‐
lect the Delay start time you want.

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

Altering Delay start

It is not possible to alter the Delay start
time after the programme has been se‐
lected.

Cancelling Delay start

 Press the Start button again when 

 appears in the display.

Cancelling Delay start after you have
pressed the Start button

 You will have to cancel the pro‐

gramme.

 Press the Delay start button. Each

press on the button increases the De‐

lay start time:
– by 30 minutes up to 10 hours
– by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards
Useful tip: Holding the Start button

pressed in automatically increases the
duration up to 24 hours.

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Programme chart

Cottons 30°C to 90°C Max. load 7.0 kg

Items Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, un‐

derwear, T-shirts etc.

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

a temperature of 90°C.

Cottons

Items Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, un‐

derwear, T-shirts etc.

Notes

Cottons

Items Normally soiled cotton garments
Notes These settings are the most efficient in terms of energy and water

Energy labelling programme according to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2

Minimum iron 20°C to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Items Synthetic, mixed fibre and easy care cotton.
Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.

Automatic plus 40°C Max. load 5.0 kg

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

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

With  the actual wash temperature reached will be lower than
60°C although the wash performance is the same as with the stand‐
ard Cottons 60°C programme.

consumption for washing cottons.

programmes. Sort according to colour.

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





Max. load 7.0 kg

Max. load 7.0 kg

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Programme chart

Dark garments/
Denim

Items Black and dark garments made from cotton, mixed fibres and den‐

im.

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

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

soiled.

Note The Short Extra option is activated automatically.

Shirts 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg

Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.

– Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Silks  programme.
Woollens 
Items Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabric. If

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

Note Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily.

40°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Cold and 30°C Max. load 2.0 kg

Delicates Cold to 40℃ Max. load 2.0 kg

Items 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 using a programme with a pre-

wash advisable.

– For items which crease easily, deselect the spin.

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Programme chart

Drain/Spin –

Notes

Separate rinse/Starch Max. load 7.0 kg

Items – For rinsing hand-washed items.

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

– Drain only: Select  for the spin speed.

– Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

– Starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear.

– Laundry that is to be starched should be washed but not treated

with fabric softener.

– Items will be rinsed very effectively using two rinse cycles by acti‐

vating the Water plus Extra option. The  or  option of the Wa‐
ter plus system programmable function must be activated.

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Garment care label symbols

Washing

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



No bar under the symbol = nor‐
mal agitation



One bar under the symbol = re‐
duced agitation



Two bars under the symbol =
much reduced agitation



Hand wash (If no temperature is
specified, use the lowest tem‐
perature or cold)



Do not wash

Programme selection examples

Programme Garment care la‐

bel symbols

Cottons

Minimum iron
Automatic plus
Express 20
Woollens 
Delicates










Drying

The number of dots indicates the dry‐
ing temperature.



Normal temperature



Low temperature



Do not tumble dry

Ironing

The number of dots indicates the iron‐
ing temperature.



approx. 200℃



approx. 150℃



approx. 110℃
Do not steam iron garments

carrying this symbol as this
could cause irreversible dam‐
age.



Do not iron

Professional cleaning



Dry clean only. The letters indi‐
cate 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

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Programme sequence

Main wash Rinse Spin

Water

level

Cottons
Minimum iron
Automatic plus

  

  

  

Wash

rhythm

Water

level

Rinses

1)

3-4

2)

2-3

2)

2-3







Dark garments/Denim
Express 20

Shirts
Woollens 
Delicates

  
  

  
  
  

Drain/Spin – – – –
Separate rinse/Starch –



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

1-3

3

2)

2
2
3









1



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Programme sequence



= 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 elec‐
tronic controls with automatic load rec‐
ognition. It takes in the right amount of
water required for the programme de‐
pending on the amount of laundry and
its absorbency rate.

The programme sequences outlined in
the chart are based on the basic pro‐
gramme with a full load. Extra options
which can be selected have not been
taken into account.

Special features in the pro‐
gramme 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
The door can be opened at any time
during the anti-crease phase.

1)

A 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

2)

A third rinse is carried out if:
–  is selected

Woollens programme.

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Changing the programme sequence

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 pro‐
gramme is cancelled as soon as the
Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes
on and  appears in the display.

Selecting a different programme af‐
ter cancelling the programme

 Switch the washing machine off and

then back on with the  button.

 Check that there is still detergent in

the dispenser drawer. Add more de‐
tergent if necessary.

 Turn the programme selector to the

programme you want and start the
programme by pressing the Start but‐
ton.

Removing laundry after cancelling the programme

 Turn the programme selector to

Drain/Spin.

Useful tip: Select an appropriate spin
speed.

 Press the Start button.

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 and settings

Programme

After the start of a programme, it is not
possible to select a different pro‐
gramme.

Temperature

It is possible to select a different tem‐
perature up to six minutes after the pro‐
gramme has started.

Spin speed

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

Extras

It is possible to select or deselect the
Water plus Extra option up to six mi‐
nutes after the programme has started.

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

drum door.

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Changing the programme sequence

Adding or removing laundry af‐
ter a programme has started

 Press the Door button until the door

opens.

 Add or remove items.
 Close the door.

The programme will continue automati‐
cally.

Please note:
Once a programme has started, the

washing machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the size of 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.

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Detergent

The correct detergent

All detergents produced for automatic
front loading washing machines are
suitable. Follow the manufacturer's in‐
structions and dosage recommenda‐
tions on the packaging.

The right amount to dispense will depend on the following:

– The soiling level of the laundry.
– The quantity of laundry.
– The water hardness level.

Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the water hard‐
ness 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

Stains and soiling clearly visible.

Water hardness levels

Hardness range Hardness level

soft < 17 mg/L CaCO

slightly hard 17 – 60 mg/L CaCO

moderately hard 60 – 120 mg/L CaCO

hard 120 – 180 mg/L CaCO

very hard > 180 mg/L CaCO

3

3

Detergent dispensing aids

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

Refill packs of detergent

When purchasing detergent, buy refill
packs wherever possible. This helps re‐
duce 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 softeners and liquid starch

Fabric softeners
make garments soft to handle and help
prevent static cling when tumble drying.

Fabric shapers
are synthetic starches and give an even
stiffer hold.

Starch

3

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

3

linen.

3

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Detergent

Miele recommended detergents

Miele detergents and care products have been specially designed for Miele wash‐
ing machines. They are available to order via the internet at www.miele-shop.com
(depending on country) or from Miele.

Miele

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



– Not recommended

Recommended

 

 

– –

Miele

UltraColor






Miele

WoolCare

–
–
–
–
–
–

 
 

Miele

fabric softener








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Detergent

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

Universal Colour Delicates and

Cottons

 

Minimum iron –
Dark garments/Denim –

Express 20 –
Shirts

Woollens 

 

– –




Delicates – –

Recommended



– Not recommended

1)

2)

woollens

detergent

– –



1)

1)

– –
–

– –
– –

 


Liquid detergent
Powder detergent

Special



–

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Detergent

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

 Add the fabric softener or liquid

starch to compartment . Do not

exceed the maximum level mark.

It will be automatically dispensed in the
final 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 softener or liquid starch separately

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

 Add fabric softener 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 ma‐
chine.

Dyes suitable for use in domestic wash‐
ing machines can be used. However,
please note that the salt used in the
dyeing process can cause corrosion to
stainless steel components in the ma‐
chine if you dye frequently. Always ob‐
serve the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the drum

Washing at low temperatures and/or
using liquid detergent can cause bacte‐
ria and unpleasant odours to build up in
the washing machine. In order to clean
the drum and also to prevent unpleas‐
ant odours building up, run a pro‐
gramme with a temperature of at least
60°C using powder detergent once a
month or when the
comes on.

Hygiene info light

External casing and fascia panel

 Disconnect the machine from

the mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.

 The washing machine must not

be hosed down.

 Clean the casing with a mild non-

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

Cleaning the detergent dis‐
penser 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.

 The drum can be cleaned using a

suitable proprietary stainless steel
cleaning agent following the manu‐
facturer's instructions on the packag‐
ing.

 Do not use solvents, abrasive

cleaners, glass cleaners or all-pur‐
pose cleaning agents. These might
damage plastic surfaces and other
components because of the chemi‐
cals they contain.

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 Clean the detergent drawer with

warm water.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the siphon

 1. Remove the siphon from compart‐

ment  and rinse under warm run‐
ning water. Clean the siphon tube in
the same way.

 2. Refit the siphon.

Liquid starch can cause the siphon
to become clogged. Make sure that
you clean the siphon and siphon
tube particularly thoroughly after us‐
ing 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.

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Cleaning and care

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 checked every
6 months or so, or more often if there
are frequent interruptions to the water
supply.

 First turn off the tap.
 Unscrew the inlet hose from the tap.

 Remove the rubber seal 1 from the

union.

 Hold the free end of the inlet hose

downwards. The 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.

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 Turn on the tap and check the con‐

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

Never forget to put the filter back in
place after cleaning.

Problem solving guide

Problem solving guide

With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐
ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting Miele. This will save time and money.

Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits
where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating in‐
structions.

 Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by an au‐

thorised Miele service technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified per‐
sons could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

The programme does not start

Problem Possible 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 plug is plugged in and

switched on.

 Check whether the fuse or circuit breaker has trip‐

ped.

 Check whether the door is closed properly.

The washing machine has switched off automatically
to save energy.

 Switch it back on with the  button.

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on

Problem Possible cause and remedy

The Check drainage
fault indicator light
flashes and a fault num‐
ber appears in the dis‐
play.

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 drain height is 1 m.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause and remedy

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

The Check inlet and
Check drainage fault in‐
dicator lights flash and
a fault number appears
in the display.

The Soak/Pre-wash or
Rinses indicator lights
flash in the programme
sequence display and a
fault number appears in
the display.

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

The water inlet is blocked.

 Turn on the tap.

The filter in the water inlet hose is dirty.

 Clean the filter.

The water protection system has reacted.

 Turn off the tap.
 Call Miele.

There is a fault.

 Start the programme again. If the fault message

appears again, contact Miele.

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Problem solving guide

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

Problem Possible cause and remedy

The Hygiene info check
indicator light comes
on.

The Check dosage
check indicator light
comes on.

The Main wash or Rin‐
ses indicator lights
flash in the programme
sequence display and a
fault number appears in
the display.

The Anti-crease/Finish
indicator light flashes in
the programme se‐
quence display.

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

A programme of at least 60°C has not been run for a
long period of time.

 In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant

odours building up in the machine, run the Cot‐
tons 90°C programme using powder detergent.

Excessive foam has built up during washing.

 Use less detergent next time and follow the manu‐

facturer's instructions on dosage given on the
packaging.

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

 Start the programme again. If the fault message

appears again, contact Miele.

The programme selector was moved to another posi‐
tion after the programme had started.

 Turn the programme selector back to the original

position.

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

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Problem solving guide

General problems with the washing machine

Problem Possible cause and remedy

The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.

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

The pump makes
strange noises.

Large amounts of de‐
tergent residue remain
in the detergent dis‐
penser drawer.

Fabric softener is not
completely dispensed
or too much water re‐
mains in the  com‐
partment.

The machine feet are not level.

 Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly.

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

 Include both large and small items in the load as

this will give better distribution.

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

The water pressure is too low.

 Clean the filter in the water inlet.
 It may be useful to select the Water plus Extra op‐

tion.

Powder detergent used with water softeners can be
sticky.

 Clean the detergent dispenser drawer and in fu‐

ture add washing powder and then add the water
softener.

The siphon tube is not correctly positioned, or is
clogged up.

 Clean the siphon (see "Cleaning and care - Clean‐

ing the detergent dispenser drawer").

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Problem solving guide

An unsatisfactory wash result

Problem Possible cause and remedy

Liquid detergent does
not give the required re‐
sult.

Grey, greasy particles
cling to washed laun‐
dry.

White residues which
look like powder deter‐
gent are seen on dark
textiles after washing.

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

 Use a general purpose detergent containing a

bleaching agent.

 Never put stain removers and liquid detergent to‐

gether in the  compartment.

 Never put stain removers and liquid detergent to‐

gether in the dispenser drawer.

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

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

programme with powder detergent but without a
load.

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 does

not contain zeolites. Liquid detergents usually do
not contain zeolites.

 Use the Dark garments/Denim programme.

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Problem solving guide

The door will not open

Problem Possible cause and remedy

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

The machine is not connected to the electricity sup‐
ply 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 a 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 un‐
able to drain.

 Clean the drain filter 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.

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Problem solving guide

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

 Switch off the washing machine.
There is a lever behind the detergent

drawer fascia panel for opening the ac‐
cess panel to the drain filter.

 Remove the lever.

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 ma‐
chine, do not unscrew the drain filter
completely or take it right out.

 Use it to open the access panel.

 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.

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Problem solving guide

 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.

 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 dis‐
penser drawer after cleaning the drain
filter. Excess water will be pumped out
automatically before the next wash pro‐
gramme.

Opening the door

 Always make sure that the drum

is stationary before reaching in to re‐
move laundry. Reaching into a mov‐
ing drum is extremely dangerous.

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

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

 Put the drain filter back in place and

secure it.

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 Pull the emergency release down‐

wards. The door will open.

After sales service

Repairs

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

The contact details for Miele are giv‐
en at the back of these instructions.

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

Warranty

The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2 years.

See the warranty card supplied with the
washing machine for further details.

Optional accessories

Optional spare parts and accessories
for this washing machine are available
from Miele.

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Installation and connection

Front view

a

Waterproof metal inlet hose (braided)

b

Electrical connection

c

Flexible drain hose (with detachable
swivel elbow)

d

Control panel

e

Detergent dispenser drawer

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f

Drum door

g

Access to drain filter, drain pump and
emergency release

h

Handle recesses for moving the ma‐
chine

i

Four height adjustable feet

Installation and connection

a

Protruding lid for holding when mov‐
ing the machine

b

Electrical connection

c

Waterproof metal inlet hose (braided)

d

Drain hose

e

Transport brackets for inlet and drain
hoses

f

Transit bar covers

g

Transport brackets for inlet and drain
hoses and restraining clips for transit
bars when not in use

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Installation and connection

Installation surface

A concrete floor is the most suitable in‐
stallation surface for a washing ma‐
chine, 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 joists and not only to

the floorboards. Check for the pres‐

ence of pipes and cables first.
Useful tip: If possible, install the ma‐

chine in a corner, as this is usually the
most stable part of the floor.

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 ma‐
chine from slipping during the spin
cycle.

Removing the transit bars

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 Remove the left and right covers.

1. Pull off the transit bar covers and

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

Installation and connection

 Using the spanner supplied, turn the

left-hand transit bar 90°, then

 withdraw the transit bar.

 Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,

then

 withdraw the transit bar.

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Installation and connection

 To avoid the risk of injury, the

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

 Fit the covers onto the two holes.

 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 refitted if the machine
is to be moved again (e.g. when
moving house).

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Refitting the transit bars

Refitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.

Levelling the machine

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

Incorrect installation may increase elec‐
tricity 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 deliv‐
ered.

Installation and connection

 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 us‐
ing the spanner supplied until it sits
firmly up against the housing.

 All four counter nuts 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.

 Using the spanner supplied, turn

counter nut 2 in a clockwise direc‐
tion. Then turn counter nut 2 together
with foot 1 to unscrew.

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Installation and connection

Building under a continuous work‐
top / in a kitchen run

The fitting of cover plates and stack‐
ing kits must only be undertaken by
qualified and competent persons, in
accordance with the instructions
supplied with the kit.

– A special building under conversion

kit* is required. The machine lid must
be replaced by a coverplate. To en‐
sure electrical safety, the cover plate
must be fitted.*

– N.B.*

If you wish to push your machine un‐
der a worktop and there is space to
do this without removing the lid,
the conversion kit is not necessary.
Otherwise the conversion kit is es‐
sential.

– Connections for electricity, water and

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

Fitting instructions are supplied with the
conversion kit.

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

Washer and dryer stack

A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. The appro‐
priate "WTV" stacking kit* to match
your tumble dryer is required.

All parts marked * are available from
Miele.

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Installation and connection

The Miele water protection system

The Miele water protection system pro‐
tects all parts of the washing machine
and surrounds 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 dam‐
age.

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 pum‐
ped away.

– Overflow protection: This prevents

the washing machine taking in too
much water. If the water level ex‐
ceeds a certain level, the drain pump
switches on and pumps the excess
water away in a controlled way.

Drain hose

The drain hose is protected by a venti‐
lation system which prevents the wash‐
ing machine from being emptied com‐
pletely.

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Installation and connection

Connection to the water sup‐
ply

The washing machine should be con‐
nected to a mains water supply in ac‐
cordance with current local and nation‐
al safety regulations.

IMPORTANT Australia and New Zea‐
land

This appliance must be installed ac‐
cording to AS/NZS 3500.1. Backflow
prevention is already integrated in the
appliance.

The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between 100
and 1000 kPa. If it is higher than
1000 kPa, it is essential to fit a reducer
valve.

Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains tap with 3/4"

threaded union. The tap should be fit‐
ted by a qualified plumber.

Maintenance and care

Only use a genuine Miele hose should
you ever need a replacement. These
are tested to withstand pressures of at
least 14000 kPa.

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

 The connection point is subject

to mains water pressure. Turn on the
tap slowly and check for leaks. Cor‐
rect the position of the washer and
union if appropriate.

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

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Installation and connection

Drainage

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 ei‐
ther direction, or can be detached if re‐
quired, with a sharp twist and pull.
If required, the drain hose can be exten‐
ded to a length of 5 m. The necessary
parts can be purchased from 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 for advice.
If necessary, the drain hose can be ex‐
tended to a length of 2.5 m. The neces‐
sary parts can be purchased from
Miele.

Drain hose connection:

1. Direct into a sink or basin:
Please note:

– 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 siphon.

Please note:

a

Adapter

b

Nut

c

Hose clip

d

End of the hose

 Fit the adapter  to the sink drain

outlet using the nut .

 Attach the end of the hose  to the

adapter .

 Use a screwdriver to tighten the hose

clip  up close to the nut.

3. Connected securely to a floor gully.

4. Connected securely to a standpipe.

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Installation and connection

Electrical connection

The washing machine is supplied with a
mains cable with moulded plug for con‐
nection to a 230V mains supply. The
voltage, rated load and plug rating are
given on the data plate. Please ensure
these match the household mains sup‐
ply.

 The accessibility of the plug

must always be ensured in order to
separate the washing machine from
the mains. Do not connect the appli‐
ance to an extension lead or multi­socket adapter as they do not guar‐
antee the required safety of the ap‐
pliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

All electrical work should be carried out
only by a suitably qualified and compe‐
tent person, in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
For extra safety, it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA. Ensure power is
not supplied to the appliance until after
installation work has been carried out.
Connection should be made via a suita‐
ble switched socket.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED

If the connection cable is damaged, it
must be replaced with a Miele cable of
the same type by a Miele approved
service technician only.

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Technical data

Height 850mm
Width 595mm
Depth 610mm
Depth with door open 987mm
Height for building under 820mm
Width for building under 600mm
Depth for building under 600mm
Weight Approx. 94 kg
Capacity 7 kg dry laundry
Voltage See data plate
Rated load See data plate
Fuse rating See data plate
Consumption data See "Consumption data"
Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa
Water flow pressure maximum 1000 kPa
Inlet hose length 1.60 m
Drain hose length 1.50 m
Connection cable length 1.60 m
Drain pump head max. 1.00 m
Drain pump length max. 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

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Consumption data

Consumption data for the nominated energy labelling pro‐
gramme according to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2

Load Consumption data

Energy

in kWh

Cottons 

Notes for test institutes:

Detergent must be dispensed via the detergent dispenser drawer.

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 Extra options se‐
lected.

7.0 kg 0.62 60 3 h 14 min

Water

in litres

Duration

Normal Cold

Water

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Consumption data

Load Consumption data

Energy

in kWh

Cottons 90°C 7.0 kg 2.10 57 2 h 46 min

Minimum iron 40°C 3.5 kg 0.60 49 1 h 59 min

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 54 min

Woollens 

Delicates 30°C 2.0 kg 0.38 69 59 min

60°C 7.0 kg 1.25 57 2 h 16min



40°C 7.0 kg 0.87 57 2 h 22 min

30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 39 39 min

7.0 kg 0.83 57 3 h 16 min

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.

For labelling parameters conforming to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2, please
refer to the previous page of this booklet.

Water

in litres

Duration

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Programmable functions

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

Water plus system

This programmable function is used to
specify one of three options for 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 ac‐
cessed via the Start button and the pro‐
gramme selector.

 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 but‐

ton.

 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 selec‐
ted.

 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button.

Before you begin, ensure the following:
– The washing machine is switched off.
– The machine door is closed properly.
– The programme selector is at Finish.

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Programmable functions

Gentle action

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

Gentle action can be activated for the
Cottons and the Minimum iron pro‐
grammes.

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

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

The programmable functions are ac‐
cessed via the Start button and the pro‐
gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure the following:
– 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 but‐

ton.

 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 programma‐
ble 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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Programmable functions

Suds cooling

When this is activated, additional wa‐
ter 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 the
Cottons 90°C programme is selected.

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 the 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 ac‐
cessed via the Start button and the pro‐
gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure the following:

 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 but‐

ton.

 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 programma‐
ble 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.

– The washing machine is switched off.
– The machine door is closed properly.
– The programme selector is at Finish.

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Programmable functions

Memory

If an Extra option is selected for a pro‐
gramme and/or the spin speed is al‐
tered, 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 ac‐
cessed via the Start button and the pro‐
gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure the following:
– 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 but‐

ton.

 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 programma‐
ble 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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Programmable functions

Soak duration

A soak duration of between 30 mi‐
nutes and 2 hours can be program‐
med 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 pro‐
gramme 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 ac‐
cessed via the Start button and the pro‐
gramme selector.

Before you begin, ensure the following:
– 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 but‐

ton.

 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 selec‐
ted.

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 Switch the washing machine off with

the  button.

Optional accessories

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 (depending on
country) 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 cot‐
ton items

– Effective stain removal even at low

temperatures

UltraColor

– Liquid detergent for coloured items
– Suitable for coloured and dark/black

items

– Protects bright colours from fading
– Effective stain removal even at low

temperatures

– Also available as a powder detergent

Sensitive Skin powder

– High quality detergent formulated for

people with sensitive skin
– Contains no dyes and preservatives
– Most suitable for white or light col‐

oured textiles

Specialist detergents

WoolCare

– Liquid detergent for woollens and

delicates
– Includes a special wheat protein con‐

ditioning formula
– Helps prevent pilling
– Gentle on colours
– Cleans at temperatures as low as

20°C, helps retain the shape of deli‐

cate items and protect colours

Sportswear

– 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 fil‐

led items
– Prevents down filling clumping to‐

gether

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Optional accessories

Fabric care

Fabric Softener

– Fresh, natural fragrance
– Makes laundry soft to handle

Machine care products

Dishwasher and washing machine cleaner

– For cleaning the washing machine

thoroughly and effectively
– Removes grease, bacteria and un‐

pleasant odours

Descaler for washing machines

– Removes heavy limescale deposits
– Mild and gentle with natural citric

acid

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Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011

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Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011

Telephone:
0800 4 MIELE (0800 464 353)

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