Miele WS 5240, WS 5320 User Manual

Operating Instructions Washer-Extractor WS 5240 WS 5320

To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installing or using the machine. M.-Nr. 05 649 900

Contents

Warning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Guide to the washer-extractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Special options buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Language selection* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting current time and date* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Start up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing temperaure and spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Program end display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Program end - opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Delayed Start W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Prewash T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Starch U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Without spin V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Skipping program cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Program cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Liquid dispensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Peak load cut-out / PC- Printer connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power failure - Emergency door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

After each use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cleaning the dispenser box and siphon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cleaning the cooling fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cleaning the filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Maintaining the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Guide to the symbols on the data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Steam connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Warning and Safety Instructions

WARNING

Read all instructions before installation or use to prevent injury and machine dam age.

This washer-extractor is only intended for laundry not impregnated with dangerous or flammable substances.

Dry cleaning solvents must not be used in this machine. Such solvents could cause a fire or explosion.

This appliance conforms to all uniform safety codes and regulations. The manu facturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance.

All personnel working with this machine must be fully trained in its use and safety.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY

Electrical Safety

Installation, repair and maintenance

work should be by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

Before installation make sure that the

voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the site electrical supply. This data must correspond to pre vent injury and machine damage. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

Be certain your appliance is properly in

stalled and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this ap pliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding sys tem. It is imperative that this basic safety re quirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack, or inadequacy of, an ef fective grounding system.

The appliance is only completely iso

lated from the electrical supply when the fuse is withdrawn, the circuit breaker has been tripped, or the unit has been un plugged.

Do not damage, remove or bypass the

safety features and controls of the ma chine.

If there is any damage to the machine

or to the cable insulation, the machine must not be used until it has been repaired.

Any removable outer panels must be in

place, and all moving or electrical parts shielded before the machine is operated.

Use

Never use or store gasoline or gasoline

based substances or any easily flam mable substances near the machine. Do not use the machine lid as a storage area.

Danger of fire or explosion.

Only machine wash articles with a care

label stating they are suitable for machine washing.

Never attempt to force open the door of

the washer extractor. As a safety feature the door handle has been designed with a break line.

Never allow children to play in, on or

near the washer extractor, or to operate it themselves. Please supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.

The door porthole glass can become

hot during use of the machine. Do not allow children to touch the glass.

Always make sure the drum is station

ary before reaching in to remove laun dry. Reaching into a moving drum is ex tremely dangerous.

Waste water from washing and rinsing

must not be used as drinking water. It must be discharged into a proper sewage system.

The machine should only be operated

unsupervised if there is a floor drain (gully) in the direct vicinity of the machine.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Only use genuine Miele accessories. If

unapproved parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may become void.

Chlorine or agents containing chlorine

are corrosive, and can under certain conditions lead to permanent damage to components.

Disinfecting and cleaning agents often

contain chloride (salts). If these sub stances dry on steel surfaces the residual chlorides can attack the steel and cause rusting. To protect your machine from rust damage, only use chloride free disinfecting and cleaning agents for washing and disinfect ing, and for cleaning the machine. If you ac cidentally spill an agent containing chloride on the machine it should be rinsed off with water and dried using a soft cloth.

Always follow the instructions of the

chemical manufacturer when using cleaning agents and special application chemicals. Only use such chemicals for the purpose and in the situation specified by the manufacturer in order to avoid the danger of adverse chemical reactions and material damage. If in doubt check the suitability of the product for use in this machine with the manufacturer before using it.

Where a chemical cleaning agent is

recommended on technical application grounds, this does not imply that the manu facturer of the machine takes responsibility for the effect of the chemical on the material of the items being cleaned or on the ma chine. Please be aware that changes in for mulation, storage conditions etc., which may not be published by the chemical producer, can have a negative effect on the cleaning result.

Maintenance

Faulty components should only be re

placed with genuine Miele spare parts. The safety standards of the machine can only be guaranteed when Miele spare parts are used.

Over time deterioration of parts can oc

cur, especially rubber components such as hoses. Check the inlet hoses regu larly for signs of deterioration or leaks, to prevent water or machine damage.

Local regulations regarding regular in

spection and maintenance of this ma chine must be observed.

Noise level

Wash cycle Spin cycle WS 5240 60.3 dB 82.2 dB WS 5320 60.0 dB 80.3 dB

Disposal of an old appliance

When disposing of an appliance first

make it unusable. Disconnect it from electricity, cut off the power cord and remove the plug. Disable the door lock, so children cannot accidentally shut themselves in. Make appropriate arrangements for the safe disposal of the appliance.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE.

Dyes, dye removers and descaling

agents may only be used in this ma chine if the manufacturer expressly states that they are suitable for use in a washing machine. There may be the danger of fire or explosion.

Do not use high pressure cleaners to

hose down the machine.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing materi als are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Please recy cle.

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 an old appliance

Old appliances contain materials that may be recyclable. Please contact your local re cycling authority about potential recycling, before disposing of the appliance.

Guide to the washer-extractor

1 Detergent dispenser 2 Control panel 3 Emergency Stop button 4 Drum door 5 Service panel with plinth

Control panel

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6 Display 7 Program selector 8 Y Power on button

9 Z Power off button 10 Access lock 11 Special options buttons

12 Cursor and input buttons 13 Delay Start button 14 X Start 15 7 End 16 Optic interface

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Display

The display content will appear once the machine is turned on. It is up to four lines and 40 digits long, showing which program has been selected.

Display during a program

1 Planned temperature for the current cycle 2 Name of the current cycle 3 Program number 4 Program name 5 Time line for the current cycle 6 Planned temperature of the next cycle 7 Name of the next cycle 8 Actual temperature

Program selector

Program numbers 1 - 24 can be selected di rectly.

Program numbers 25 - 99 can be selected using selector position 24 and the 4 "Plus" button.

The name of the selected program and its corresponding number appear in the display. Program positions 1 - 10 are standard programs.

The subsequent program positions vary according to the version of the model, and are set out in the Programming Instruction. If the program selector switch is turned to another position after the start of the program, the first line of the display flashes. The program does not however change.

9 Points to a further display line

Main buttons

Y "Power on" button Z "Power off" button

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Key access lock

Position A - Free access

Programs which have been allocated free access can be run. See Programming Instructions for allocation of free access.

Position B - Operation

All programs can be started in this position. The display will show the selected program information.

Position C - Programming

Access keys

Key 1 (2 supplied) for operating levels A and B.

Key 2 for operating levels A, B, C. Key 3 for operating levels A, B, C, D.

At this position, programming, copying, deleting, printing, altering, giving or barring free access, and creating new program sequences can be done. See Programming Instructions.

Position D - Unlocking

At this operating level barred programs can be unlocked. Locked Programs (e.g. Disinfection programs) can not be cancelled once they have started. If the key switch is turned to position D in such a program, the program running is unlocked and can be cancelled. See Programming Instructions.

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Special options buttons

The indicator above each button will light when a special option is selected.

T "Prewash"

Press this button to add a cycle to a pro gram. A Prewash is added to the program. Press the button a second time to deselect the function.

U "Starch"

Cursor buttons and Delay Start

1 2 "Cursor"

The cursor buttons are used to pass back wards or forwards into the input fields or into the next display, (this appears as > < flashing in the display).

Pressing continuously on the button runs quickly through the display screens.

3 4 "Minus-/-Plus"

Press this button for starched laundry.

V "Spin-stop"

Press this button if a final spin is not required after the final rinse.

The Minus/Plus buttons allow you to modify an input field. Pressing continuously on the buttons makes rapid changes.

W "Delay start"

The display indicates that a start time should be selected. If the button is pressed again the Delay start option is cancelled.

If the button is pressed after the start of a program the current time of day and date are shown.

Press this button to delay the start of a pro gram.

X "Start"

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Emergency Stop Switch

Press this button to start the selected pro

gram.

7 "End"

Press this button to stop a program. Immedi ately press once again to terminate a pro

gram. A stopped program can be restarted by pressing the Start button.

9 Optic interface

Data transfer to and from the machine’s controls and a PC can take place using relevant software. The optic interface on the machine’s control panel provides the connec

tion point.

Only to be used in an emergency.

The switch can be reset by turning the

ribbed disc clockwise. After resetting the following appears in the

display:

PROGRAMME 1 COTTONS

PROGRAMME STOP

THROUGH POWER CUT

Please press the Start button.

^ Press X "Start" to continue the program.

Conversion of °C to °F

°C °F °C °F

10 50 70 158 20 68 80 176 30 86 90 194 40 104 100 212 50 122 110 230 60 140 120 248

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