Miele WT946 IS WPS User Manual
Operating instructions
Washer-dryer
WT 946 i S
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is essential to read
these instructions before it is
installed or used for the first time.
WPS
G
M.-Nr. 05 876 100
Contents
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programme lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
"Spin" button with indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Washing and drying environmentally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
WASHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Care symbols - washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Separate washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Select a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting additional options for the wash programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adding and removing laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Programme cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fabric conditioners / starch formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fabric conditioners, texturisers and starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioners, texturisers or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Separate starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tips on drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Separate drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Before drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Additional options for the drying programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
WASHING AND DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Washing and drying in a continuous sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
After each washing or drying programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing a programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
What to do if ... ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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A fault indicator lamp comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. 46
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash or drying result. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Draining the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Cleaning the fluff filter and pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Building under: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Matching the facia panel to the height of adjacent drawer fronts . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fitting the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fixing the panel in position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Aligning the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fitting a plinth facing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
High water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Additional rinse for the COTTONS programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Opening the door at high temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Final residual moisture after drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger 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.
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.
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
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Warning and Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions
before using this machine for the
first time. They contain important
information about the safety,
installation, 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
This washer-dryer must only be
used:
– to wash textiles which are declared
by the manufacturer on the care
label to be machine washable, as
well as hand washable woollens.
– to dry textiles which have been
washed in a water solution, marked on
the manufacturer's wash care label as
being suitable for tumble drying.
Any other applications may be dange
rous. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
Do not let small children play with
the machine and its controls or
operate it. Supervise its use by the
elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install or use a
damaged machine.
the data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) matches the mains
electricity supply. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
when continuity is complete between
the machine and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national safety 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.
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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
technician.
when:
–
it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
–
it is switched off at the mains, or
–
the mains fuse is withdrawn, or
–
the screw-out fuse is removed in
countries where this is applicable.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
The electrical safety of this
machine can only be guaranteed
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
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Warning and Safety instructions
The Miele "Waterproof system"
protects from water damage
provided the following conditions have
been met:
the machine is correctly plumbed in
–
and connected to the electricity
supply.
if a fault has been identified, the
–
machine must be examined by a
competent person before further use,
and repaired if necessary.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Use
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Take care, the metal cap is hot
after drying. Open the door wide
after the drying cycle. Do not touch the
metal cap located on the inside of the
door glass. It will still be hot and could
cause a burn.
Do not install your 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.
Turn off the stopcock if the machine
is to be left for any length of time
(e.g. holiday), especially if there is no
floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
Flooding danger. If hooking the drain
hose into a wash basin, check that
the water can drain off quickly enough to
prevent the sink from overflowing. Make
sure the drain hose is secure, so that the
force of the water flowing out of the hose
does not dislodge it.
Take care to ensure that foreign
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
paper clips) do not find their way into
the machine with the laundry. These
may damage components of the
machine (e.g. suds container, drum),
which in turn can result in damage to
the laundry.
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Warning and Safety instructions
If the correct amount of detergent
is dispensed, the machine should
not need to be descaled. If, however,
you do wish to descale the machine
only use proprietary non-corrosive
descaling agents and strictly observe
the instructions on the packaging. If in
doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser
vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.
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.
Textiles which have been
pre-treated in solvent based
cleaning agents must be thoroughly
rinsed in clean water before being
washed in the machine.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine.
Always observe the manufacturer's
instructions carefully.
Colour run and dye removers
contain sulphur compounds which
can cause damage such as corrosion.
Do not use these products in this
machine.
Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching in to
remove laundry. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous.
There is a danger of fire during
drying with fabrics which:
contain rubber, foam rubber or
–
rubber like materials
have been treated with inflammable
–
cleaning agents
have been splashed with hair
–
lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances
which contain padding or fillings
–
(e.g. pillows, jackets). If these were
damaged, the filling could get out
with the risk of igniting in the dryer.
Make sure that any dispensing
balls etc. are removed from laundry
before the drying programme. These
dispensers can melt during the drying
programme and cause damage to the
machine and the laundry. Do not use
liquid dispenser balls or similar if you
are planning to wash and then dry in
one continuous sequence.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims will be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Disconnect and remove the mains plug
from the socket. Render the plug
useless. Cut off the cable directly
behind the appliance to prevent
misuse. This should be done by a
competent person.
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Description of the appliance
This washer-dryer can be used:
to wash separately
–
with a max. load (depending on
programme) of 5 kg;
to dry separately
–
with a max. load (depending on
programme) of 2.5 kg;
or
to wash and dry in a continuous
–
sequence
with a max. load (depending on
programme) of 2.5 kg;
Features
Special programmes
– Programme for hand-washable
fabrics (WOOLLENS /)
Hand-washable or
machine-washable wool or wool
blend fabrics can be washed in the
WOOLLENS / programme.
–
Programme for small loads (Quick
wash)
This is a Cottons programme for very
lightly soiled fabrics.
–
Rinse programme (Separate rinse)
Delay start
Delay start allows you to delay the start
of a programme from 1 hour up to a
maximum of 9 hours.
Programme lock
Electronic programme locking prevents
the door from being opened or the
programme cancelled during a wash
programme. The electronic programme
locking is automatically cancelled at the
end of the programme.
Programmable functions
The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your individual requirements. The
selected function is displayed when in
programming mode.
Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check lamp marked PC
allows a service engineer to update
your machine in future years.
When, for example, new programmes
are developed or new fabrics are
introduced, a service engineer will be
able to modify existing programme
cycles accordingly.
Articles are only rinsed and spun in
the machine.
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Description of the appliance
Control panel
a Delay start button and display
This is used to delay the start of a
programme.
The delay time will appear in the
display.
b "START" button
Press the Start button to start a
programme.
The Start indicator lamp will flash as
soon as a programme can be
started.
c Door button
Opens the drum door.
d I-ON / 0-OFF button
to switch the machine on and off and
to interrupt a programme that is
currently running.
e WASHING programme selector
for selecting a basic wash
programme and temperature.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
f "Spin" button
for changing a spin speed or
selecting
– Rinse hold or
– Without final spin.
g Additional option buttons
for selecting additional functions.
When an additional option is selected
the relevant indicator lamp will come
on.
h DRYING programme selector
for selecting the drying programme
and the drying level required. The
programme selector can be turned
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
i Programme sequence
Programme sequence indicator
lamps show which section of the
programme has been reached
and fault / check indicator lamps.
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Description of the appliance
Important control panel
features
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set
the
basic wash programmes and
–
temperatures
and
the drying programmes and
–
temperatures.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme. Pressing the relevant
button selects or de-selects the
particular option. An additional option is
selected if its indicator lamp is on.
If the lamp does not come on, the
function is not compatible with the
programme you are trying to use it with.
The indicator lamp will go out when the
option button is released.
"Spin" button with indicator lamps
To change the spin speed press the
"Spin" button.
It is not possible to select a spin speed
higher than the permitted maximum
spin for the basic wash programme.
The indicator lamps show the setting
selected.
Spinning at 400 - 1500 rpm
The spin can be set within this range for
the
final spin during a wash programme
–
or
for "Thermospin" during drying (see
–
"DRYING - Programme selection" for
information on the "Thermospin").
The final spin in a wash programme
can also be deactivated:
Press the "Spin" button until you
^
reach
"Rinse hold"
The laundry is not spun and remains
suspended in the final rinse water. This
reduces creasing if the laundry is not
going to be removed from the drum immediately after the end of the
programme.
To continue the programme
– with a final spin
press the "Spin" button until you
reach the spin speed you want.
–
without a final spin
Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the
lamp lights up.
Without final spin
The laundry is not spun after the final
rinse but the water is drained away and
the machine goes straight into the
anti-crease stage.
Without final spin
:
indicator
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Washing and drying environmentally
Ideally load the maximum amount
–
specified for the programme you are
using.
This way energy and water
consumption will be kept to a
minimum.
Use the QUICK WASH programme
–
for small loads.
Use the
–
soiled laundry.
A main wash (programme without
–
pre-wash) is sufficient for cleaning
normally soiled laundry.
– Use the
soiled laundry. The wash
temperature can be reduced for the
main wash when using the additonal
soak option.
– Use the additional option
instead of
soiled laundry. If Soak is followed immediately by a main wash the same
suds are used.
Short wash
Soak
option for heavily
Pre-wash
option for lightly
Soak
with heavily
Do not exceed the amounts of
–
detergent which may be
recommended by the manufacturer
on the packaging.
Reduce the amount of detergent with
–
smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Load recognition can cause the
–
duration of a programme to vary
greatly. The main wash may be
shortened and a rinse cycle omitted
depending on the amount of laundry.
– Select a high spin speed for the
wash programme, as well as for the
Thermospin, if tumble drying the
laundry afterwards. This saves time
and energy.
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Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See the
relevant section under "Installation".
Flushing out the drum
Turn on the stopcock.
^
Turn both programme selectors to the
^
Finish
position.
Before using for the first time
There is a yellow lever behind the
detergent drawer facia panel.
Switch the machine on with the
^
0-OFF
Do not load any laundry
^ Add max. 1/4
detergent recommended for a full
load into Compartment j of the
detergent dispenser.
^ Turn the WASHING programme
selector to the "COTTONS 60°C"
position.
Important
to prepare the machine for operation.
^
Press the
^
Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the
lamp comes on.
^
Press the START button.
This will flush out any residues in the
machine by the end of the programme.
Water hardness reminder
The amount of detergent required will
depend on various factors, including
water hardness. The dial in the
detergent dispenser can be set as a
water hardness reminder.
button.
.
of the amount of
! This programme is required
Water plus
button.
Without final spin
I-ON /
indicator
^ Remove the lever.
^
Use it to turn the dial to the position
which represents your water
hardness level.
Your local water authority can advise on
water hardness in your area.
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WASHING
Programme overview
COTTONS e
Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Water plus, Short.
Notes
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Max. load 5 kg
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for the EN 50229 Standard Cottons 60°C
MINIMUM IRON ef
Fabric type White nylon (60°C), white polyester fabrics (50°C),
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Water plus, Short.
Notes
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Max. load 2 kg
Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily
–
soiled and incontinent laundry.
For heavily soiled laundry select the
–
additional option.
For lightly soiled laundry select the
–
For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
–
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
detergent.
coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabrics with
special finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics, coloured
polyester / cotton fabrics, (40°/30°C) minimun iron fabrics
not washable at higher temperatures.
–
For heavily soiled laundry select the
additional option.
–
For lightly soiled laundry select the
detergent, detergent for delicates.
SoakorPre-wash
Short
option.
SoakorPre-wash
Short
option.
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WASHING
Programme overview
DELICATES f
Fabric type Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care
shirts and blouses.
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the
manufacturer.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short
Notes
Detergent Detergent for delicates
Max. load 1 kg
WOOLLENS g
Fabric type Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
Notes – For hand-washable garments made from delicate
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens
Max. load 1 kg
Quick wash
Fabric type Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Additional option Water plus
Notes
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
Max. load 2.5 kg
Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier
–
ironing.
Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
–
Pre-wash
For curtains made from delicate fabrics reduce the
–
spin speed or select Without final spin.
fabrics. Please note that hand-washable wool or wool
blend fabrics will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt beyond
the accepted tolerance of the item.
fabrics reduce the spin speed or select Without final
spin.
Cottons programme.
–
Use less detergent (as for a half load).
detergent.
advisable.
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WASHING
Programme overview
Starch
Fabric type Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes
Max. load 5 kg
Drain / Spin
Notes
Max. load 5 kg
Separate rinse
Fabric type Articles which have been washed by hand and only need
Notes – Do not use for woollens.
Max. load 5 kg
Flushing out the drum
Notes – Fluff residues left in the drum after a Drying
The laundry should be washed but not treated with
–
fabric conditioner.
Drain only: Select
–
to be rinsed and spun in the machine.
programme can be rinsed out.
Important: there must be no items of laundry left in
the drum! Always check that it is empty before
selecting this option.
Without final spin
.
If "cold" is selected, the water is warmed to 24°C. This is to even out any
fluctuations in the incoming water and helps the detergent to dissolve properly.
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Care symbols - washing
How to wash correctly
Care
symbols
e
no bar
f
single bar
g
broken
bar
Fabric
types
Cottons Normal
Synthetics Reduced
Woollens Much reduced
Description of
process
(maximum)
machine action
and normal
spinning
(medium)
machine action
and reduced
spinning
(minimum)
machine action
but with normal
spinning
Programme:
(select the appropriate temperature
according to the temperature on the
care label symbol)
Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash
Delicates
Hand Wash Woollens programmes.
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How to wash correctly
Important - other care symbols
/ Hand wash
h Do not wash
apf Dry clean
D Do not dry clean
y Suitable for chlorine
bleaching
z Do not use chlorine bleach
Tumble dry
q At normal temperature
r At low temperature
s Do not tumble dry
Ironing
I Hot iron
H Medium hot iron
G Cool iron
J Do not iron
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Separate washing
Make sure that the DRYING
programme selector is at the
position. Otherwise the drying
programme set will follow on from
the washing programme.
Finish
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.
^
Stains etc. should be removed as
soon as possible whilst still fresh.
Spillages should be carefully dabbed
off using a soft, colourfast cloth. Do
not rub!
How to wash correctly
Do not use solvent-based
,
cleaning agents in this machine.
Sort the laundry by colour and by
^
care label symbol. Most garments
have a textile care label in the collar
or side seam. See the "Programme
overview chart" for information on
which programmes to use for
different fabric types.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times before being included in
a mixed load.
– Curtains: Remove lead weights and
strips or place in a laundry bag.
– Bras: Ensure any underwiring is
securely sewn in. If not, remove it.
– Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn
inside out, if recommended by the
manufacturer.
– Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc before washing.
–
Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up
inside them.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer as non-machine
washable on the care label (h
symbol).
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated
with liquid detergent, stain removers
etc. first, following the manufacturer's
instructions. With particularly stubborn
stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
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How to wash correctly
B Switch the machine on
Press in the
^
C Open the drum door
Press the
^
drum door.
D Load the drum
Unfold the laundry and load loosely
^
in the drum. To achieve best results
make up mixed loads consisting of
both large and small items.
Do not exceed the maximum load for
the programme selected. This uses the
energy and water to the best
advantage. Exceeding the maximum
load will result in poorer wash results
and an increased level of creasing.
E Close the drum door
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.
F Open the stopcock
I-ON/0-OFF button.
Door button
and open the
Select a programme
G Select the wash programme.
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
H Select a spin speed.
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^
Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the indicator lamp for the spin
speed you want comes on.
In some programmes, the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be
selected.
How to wash correctly
Selecting additional options for the
wash programme
I Select additional option(s)
^ Press the required addtional option
button(s).
Additional options which are not
compatible with the basic programme
cannot be selected. The indicator lamp
will go out when the option button is
released.
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items
with dried-on stains, or ones which
can be bleached out, (e.g. blood,
fats and oils, cocoa).
For programmes without a pre-wash
Add the total amount to compartment
–
j or directly into the drum on top of
the laundry.
For programmes with a pre-wash
Add 1/4 of the detergent for the soak
–
and pre-wash into compartment i,
and 3/4 into compartment j for the
main wash.
Pre-wash
For heavily soiled and stained items.
Water plus
The water level increases in all
sections of the COTTONS / MINIMUM
IRON and QUICK WASH 40°C
programmes.
– for particularly delicate fabrics.
– if more water is required for
dispensing the detergent.
–
where a higher quality rinse is
required.
Short
For lightly soiled items.
:
:
Duration of soak:
2 hours.
Detergent dispensing when selecting
the soak option:
The amount to dispense will depend on
which programme is to follow on from
the soak process.
This shortens the programme running
time. In the COTTONS and MINIMUM
IRON programmes only two rinses are
carried out with a higher water level.
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How to wash correctly
J Adding detergent
It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because... . .
. . . too little detergent results in
Laundry not being cleaned properly
–
and with time it may become grey
and hard to the touch.
Greasy particles clinging to the
–
laundry.
Limescale deposits on the heater
–
elements.
. . . too much detergent results in
– Excessive foam, which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.
– Higher water consumption because
an extra rinse is automatically
activated.
– A burden to the environment.
Add detergent for the pre-wash to
compartment i and to compartment
j for the main wash. If the capacity of
compartment j is not sufficient (e.g.
in water hardness area III), some of the
main wash detergent can be added to
compartment i.
:
:
^ Pull out the detergent drawer and
place detergent in the compartments
as follows:
i = Pre-wash
(if selected, 1/4 of the total
amount recommended for the
programme)
j = Main wash
including the Soak period
if selected
p = Fabric conditioner or
liquid starch.
See "Detergent" section for further
information.
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How to wash correctly
Delay start
K Select Delay start
Press the
^
repeatedly until the required delay
start period shows up in the display
(from i to 9 hours).
Press the "START" button. The chosen
time will start to count down hour by
hour. The programme will then start
automatically.
To cancel "Delay start":
^ Press the Delay start button once
when 9 is showing in the display, or
^
Switch the machine off with the
0-OFF
Delay start
button.
button
I-ON /
Memory function
If an additional option(s) is selected
for a programme, and / or the spin
speed is altered, the machine stores
these changes in memory at the start
of a programme.
When that particular programme is
chosen again, the display will show the
additional option(s) and / or spin speed
which have been stored for that
programme in the memory.
Exception
L Start the programme
The START indicator lamp will flash as
soon as a programme can be started.
^ Press the START button.
After the programme has started the
START indicator lamp will light up
constantly.
: Delay start
At the end of a programme
A buzzer will sound (see
"Programmable functions") and the
anti-crease / Finish light will come on.
After washing a full load
If you have washed a full load of
laundry and you wish to dry the
laundry in the dryer afterwards you
will have to remove half the load.
Carry out the drying procedure in
two batches.
For further information on drying see
section "After each washing or drying
programme".
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How to wash correctly
Adding and removing laundry
Laundry can be added or removed
after the start of one of the following
programmes:
COTTONS
–
MINIMUM IRON
–
QUICK WASH 40°C
–
Door
Press the
^
until the door springs open.
Add or remove items.
^
Close the door.
^
The programme will continue
automatically.
button in and hold it
The door cannot be opened, if:
the suds temperature is above 70°C
–
(except when the programmable
function "Opening the door at high
temperatures" has been activated.
Warning: The water in the machine
will be very hot and could cause
burning or scalding.
the additional function
–
has been selected (because the
water level will be too high).
the safety lock has been activated.
–
the programme has reached the
–
Final spin
The
locked
if the
Door
above conditions are present.
stage.
indicator lamp will come on
button is pressed when the
Water plus
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Programme cycle
This washing machine has fully
electronic controls with automatic load
recognition. This machine takes in the
right amount of water required for the
programme, depending on the amount
of laundry and its absorbancy rate. This
means that programme cycles and
durations can vary.
The programme sequences outlined
below are based on the basic
programme with a full load. Additional
options which can be selected, have
not been taken into account.
How to wash correctly
MINIMUM IRON
Main wash
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 3
Graduated rinsing
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
3)
: above 40°C
The programme sequence indicator
lamps show the stage the programme
has reached.
COTTONS
Main wash
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Rinses
Water level: low
No of rinses: 3 or 4
1)
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
DELICATES
Main wash
Water level: high
Wash rhythm: Gentle action
Rinses
Water level: high
No of rinses: 3
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): no
Final spin: yes
WOOLLENS
Main wash
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: Woollens
Rinses
Water level: low
No of rinses: 2
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
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How to wash correctly
QUICK WASH
Main wash
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 2
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
Starch
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Final spin: yes
Special features in the programme
sequences:
Anti-crease
:
At the end of every programme, with
the exception of the WOOLLENS
programme, the anti-crease action
switches on for a maximum of 30
minutes.
1)
A fourth rinse takes place
automatically when:
there is too much foam in the drum
–
if a spin speed of lower than 700 rpm
–
has been selected.
Without final spin
–if
has been
selected
2)
Rinse and interim spin:
Separate rinse
Water level: high
No of rinses: 2
Final spin: yes
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There is a spin between the rinses.
3)
Graduated rinsing:
The suds are cooled at the end of the
main wash cycle by water flowing in
and being pumped away at intervals.
This also helps minimise creasing.
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