Miele WS 5427 MC 13 Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions for Washer-extractor WS 5427 MC 13

It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine.

M.-Nr. 05 545 621

Contents

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Economy tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guide to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Multi function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Coin-box / time counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To change a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To cancel a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To omit a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To repeat a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Textile care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Contents

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Washing with several

components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fabric conditioners, texturisers and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner, texturiser or liquid starch . . . . . . 21

Manually adding liquid or powder starch during a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Additional programmable

functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning the filters in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

To clean the filter in the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Contents

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

View from rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Removing the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Levelling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installation on a raised plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Washer and dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Coin mechanism / time counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Connection of single and three phase machines: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Electrical connection Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connection to cold water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connection to hot water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connection to drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Machines with a drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Drain valve version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Warning and safety instructions

Read the operating instructions before using this machine for the first time. They contain important information about the safety, use and maintenance of the machine. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner of the machine.

Correct usage

Only use the machine to wash

items which are specified by the manufacturer to be machine-washable on the wash-care label. Any other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper use or operation.

This machine should not be

operated by children. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.

Technical safety

The electrical safety of this

appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is regularly tested by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

The machine is built in accordance

with current safety requirements. Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved engineer. Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is being carried out.

The machine is only completely

isolated from the electricity supply when:

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it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or

Before setting up the machine,

check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged machine.

Before connecting the machine,

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

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it is switched off at the mains, or

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the mains fuse is withdrawn.

Warning and safety instructions

The best materials are used in the

manufacture of this machine, and every care is taken to check all parts. However, with time, deterioration of parts can occur, especially with such components as hoses, giving rise to leaks. This should be borne in mind if operating the machine without supervision. Check the hoses regularly for signs of wear, and change in good time, to avoid leaks and subsequent damage.

Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed.

In countries where there are areas

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

Use

Do not install the machine in rooms

where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure.The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.

Before using the machine for the

first time, check that the transit fitting at the rear of the machine has been removed (see section on "Installation"). During spinning, a transit fitting which is still in place may result in damage to both the machine and adjacent furniture or appliances.

Avoid contact of stainless steel

surfaces (front, lid, casing) with liquid cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hypochlorite. These agents can have a corrosive effect on stainless steel. Aggressive vapours containing chlorine bleach can also be corrosive. Do not store open containers of these agents near the machine.

Turn off the stopcock if the

machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.

Flooding danger

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

Take care to ensure that foreign

objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper clips) do not find their way into the machine with the washing. These may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds container, drum), which in turn can result in damage to the washing.

Warning and safety instructions

If the correct amount of detergent

is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. If in doubt contact the Miele Customer Ser vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.

Textiles which have been

pre-treated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine.

Never use solvent based cleaning

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

Only use dyes specified by the

manufacturer as being suitable for use in a washing machine. Always observe the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

Accessories

Accessory parts may only be fitted

when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated.

Disposal of your old machine

Before discarding an old machine

unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be done by a competent person.

Colour run and dye removers may

contain sulphur compounds which cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in this machine.

If washing at very high

temperatures remember that the porthole glass will be hot . Do not let children touch it during a hot wash programme.

Always make sure the drum is

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

Caring for our environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.

Disposal of your old appliance or machine

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

It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details.

Economy tips

To help you wash most economically, remember the following tips:

Always wash with the maximum

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laundry load specified for each programme. This uses the energy to the best advantage.

– Only use the correct amount of

detergent required as recommended by the manufacturer on the detergent package.

– If laundry is not heavily soiled, select

a lower temperature setting than indicated on the laundry care label. Use the "Short" programme for laundry that just needs freshening up, or is only very lightly soiled.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

Guide to the machine

Front view

a Machine lid

Use

This washer-extractor is particularly suitable for use in guest houses, hair dressing salons, nursing and residential homes etc., where considerable amounts of soiled laundry are handled.

The drain valve version of the machine (AV) has a sluice programme with thermal disinfection for use in healthcare establishments.

b Control panel

Detergent dispenser

c Drum door d Access panel for fluff filter, drain

pump and emergency door release

e Height adjustable feet

Guide to the machine

Control panel

a Door button a

Opens the drum door and releases any additional option buttons which have been pushed in.

b Additional option buttons

+i With Pre-wash Can be selected with programmes A, B, C, E

m Starch Can be selected with programmes A, B, E, F

w No final spin Can be selected with programmes A, B, C, D, E, F

c Start button h

Starts the programme

d Multi function display and

indicator lights

e Programme sequence indicator

lights

g/h On / Start

i Pre-wash j Main wash n Rinse n Rinse n/mRinse / Starch

q Drain

u Final spin

r End pq Water inlet / Drain

f Programme selector

A Cottons B Minimum iron C Delicates / Synthetics D Woollens E Short F Sluice or

Separate rinse (depending on model)

G Separate spin H Separate drain

Multi function display

a Display b Indicator lights for

– Temperature %°C

After a programme has started the actual suds temperature is displayed in 5°C steps until the temperature set for the main wash is reached.

The Temperature %°C indicator lights up.

Guide to the machine

– Time left j min

Once the temperature set for the main wash has been reached the time left for the programme to run shows in the display in hours and minutes.

The Time left j min indicator lights up.

The time left counts down in one minute intervals.

Before using for the first time

Important: the machine must be correctly installed and connected to the electricity and water supplies in accordance with national and local safety regulations.

Check that the transit fitting at the rear of the machine has been removed.

See "Installation", "Electrical connection" and "Plumbing" at the end of this booklet.

Flushing out the machine

Any residual lubricants and water from testing still in the machine should be flushed out as follows:

A Run the first wash programme

without laundry.

B Add a little detergent to

compartment j .

C Turn the programme selector

to the A Cottons 60°C programme. D Press the h Start button. On completion of the programme turn

the programme selector back to the r End position.

How to wash correctly

Brief instructions

For brief instructions follows steps (A,B,C ,...).

Before washing A Sort the laundry.

^ Empty all pockets.

Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and components in the machine.

Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam. Sort the laundry by care label symbols. See "Textile care symbols" for an explanation of the symbols.

Only wash items stated by the manufacturer to be machine washable on the care label.

Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load.

Delicate textiles should be washed separately in a delicates programme (use a washing bag where appropriate).

Only wash textiles made from wool or wool mixtures if they are declared as being suitable for machine washing on the textile care label.

Pre-treating the washing.

Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and cuffs, and water soluble stains can be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid detergent or detergent mixed into a solution or paste.

With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.

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

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With curtains: Remove lead weights and strips or place in a laundry bag.

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Bras: Ensure any underwiring is securely sewn in. If not remove it.

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Knitted garments, trousers and jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn inside out if recommended by the manufacturer.

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Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes etc. before washing.

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Fasten duvet covers to prevent smaller items rolling up inside them.

How to wash correctly

B Open the drum door. C Load the drum.

Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items. This improves the washing effect and helps distribute the load evenly during spinning.

Overloading causes creasing and reduces cleaning efficiency.

Do not exceed the following maximum loads:

Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 kg

Minimum iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 kg

Delicates / Synthetics . . . . . . . . . 1.5 kg

Woollens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg

Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 kg

D Close the drum door.

To start the programme G Turn the programme selector to

the required programme (See "Programme chart").

H Select additional option if required.

Press the additional option button

required (see "Programme chart").

The additional option can be deselected by pressing the button again.

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

E Add detergent and fabric

conditioner or liquid starch if

required.

See "Detergent" for further information.

F Open the stopcock.

How to wash correctly

Coin-box / time counter I If your machine is fitted with a

Coin-box / time counter:

Insert coins / tokens.

Press the h Start button.

Failing to follow these instructions will result in coins or tokens being "swallowed".

Coins will also be lost if after inserting the coins / tokens and before pressing the h Start button:

– the door is opened. – the programme selector is turned

beyond the r End position to

another programme. – a programme is interrupted for more

than 20 seconds in a machine

operating with a coin time counter.

Coins and tokens should be emptied on a regular basis to ensure the coin box does not get jammed full.

J Press the h Start button.

The programme starts.

How to wash correctly

After washing K Turn the programme selector

to r End.

L Close the stopcocks. M Press the a door button. N Remove the laundry.

Only remove laundry from the machine once the drum has stopped turning. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could result in injury.

Make sure the drum is empty, otherwise when the machine is next used, these items may become damaged (e.g. shrink) or cause other laundry to discolour.

O Check the folds in the door seal for

any small articles such as buttons

or other foreign objects which

might be lodged there.

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