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Miele W418 Washer

1. In AA 9 m Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine Make sure that holes are fitted over retainers 50 Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation m Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direc tion Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew m Use a spirit level to check the ma chine is standing level Incorrect installation may increase elec tricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about m Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again us Screwing out and adjusting the feet ing the spanner supplied until it sits The four adjustable screw feet are used firmly up against the housing to level the machine All four feet are screwed in when the machine is deliv ered All four counternuts must be firmly up against the housing Please also check this for the feet which did not need adjustment Otherwise there is the danger of the machine moving about 51 Installation and connection Building under a continuous work top in a kitchen run A special building under conversion kit is required The machine lid must be replaced by a cover plate To ensure electrical safety the cover plate must be fitted NB If yo
2. 00s 37 The programme does not start 0 eee 37 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on 38 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal 39 General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result 0000000 40 The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button 42 Contents Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and OMOOWEH TAU essre saf r a eae ee KA OG Ga acd RG AEREE ad a 43 Blocked drait outlets css ae hia eta ee tk a eee ee 43 Opening the drum door 2 0 nee 44 CuStOMEFCOMACE sparati aii gai i a a gies ads dae Sieh eles 45 Appliance Quaramtee as cs44 29400 neg de ee vad ada ee eee aA eae eens 45 Installation and connection 0 0c eee 46 Front VIEW sa gemia apa EA OE Hest A acd tim Ge dors tack oboe g ia eia a a 46 Rear VIEW ssa gp eat ai a eae uae REE Ba REE OE Eaa 47 INSTA ATOM S naCEs assii aE pana ack Aea Se a EAR AI E EE a SEE IE aI 48 Installing the washing machine aasa aaau aea eee 48 Removing the transit fittings se teers rereissires eee 48 Re fitting the transit bars 2 0 cee 50 Levelling the machine 0 ditet Eke eE E EREE EET ER ee 51 Screwing out and adjusting the feet 0 0 0 eee 51 Building under a continuous worktop in a kitchen run 45 52 Washer and Dryer stack 0 eee 52 Connection to water Supply 0 2 6 0 eee 53
3. The Main wash indi cator light is flash ing in the programme se quence display The Anti crease Fin ish indicator light flashes in the programme se quence display The drain outlet is restricted The water inlet is restricted The filter in the wa ter inlet hose is dirty Excessive foam has built up during washing There is a fault Clean the fluff filter and the drain pump as described in Problem solving guide Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure Check whether the stopcock is opened wide enough the inlet hose is kinked Clean the filter Use less detergent next time and follow the manufacturer s instruc tions on dosage given on the pack aging Start the programme again If the fault indicator occurs again contact the Service Department The position of the programme selector was altered after the start of the programme Turn the programme selector back to the programme previously chosen To switch off the fault indicator switch the washing machine off with the ON O OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish 39 Problem solving guide General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result The machine The four feet are not Level the machine See advice on shakes during the resting evenly on the __ installation floor The laundry has The spin speed se Select a higher spin speed next not been spun l
4. SOFTTRONIC Operating instructions for Washing machine W 418 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time M Nr 05 777 650 Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing mate rial 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 materi als away please ensure they are of fered for recycling Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection cen tre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal See the appropriate ad vice in the Warning and safety instruc tions Contents Caring for ourenvironment 00 00000 ccc eee 2 Disposal of the packing material o an aaa aaa 2 Disposal of your old appliance 2 0 0 0 eee 2 Warning and safety instructions 0 002 6 Description of the appliance 0 0 0 0 ee 9 Special programmes 2 eee 9 Delicates and Silk
5. Connection to the drainage system The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre The drain hose must not be kinked as this restricts drainage The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in either direction or can be detached if required with a sharp twist and pull If required the drain hose can be ex tended to a length of 5 m The neces sary parts can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele dealer For a delivery head of more than 1m up to a maximum of 1 8 m a second duo drain pump is available with the corresponding kit from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele Dealer 54 Drain hose connection 1 Direct into a sink or basin Please note the following Hook the hose over the edge and se cure Make sure that the water can drain away freely without hindrance Other wise there is a risk of water overflow ing or of some of the drained water being sucked back into the machine Connected securely to a plastic drain pipe with a rubber nipple There is no need to use a non return valve 3 Connected securely to a standpipe 4 Connected securely to a floor gully Installation and connection Electrical connection U K 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 The appliance is supplied with a mains
6. Connection to the drainage system 2 0 2 0 eee 54 Electrical connection U K 2 ee 55 Consumption data 0 00 0 eee 57 Note TOMTSSEINSTIIULES esaia yah de Ge pana de a EE abaea elo Pu gee kek ae ea 57 Technical data 0 00 eee 58 Programmable functions 0 0 0 0 ee 60 Water PUS SYSIEM reter yt oad Pe ae Pea eh hades be ad oe bea ee 60 Gentle AClOn i ecitakas boas pee lane een Daeg 6 eee a we ed he 62 Top up rinse for COTTONS 0 tenes 63 Memory Function 00 000 eee 64 DOAK prega iter dens i bobbie be hee ieri doepa bene bode 65 Warning and safety instructions Read the operating instructions be fore using this machine for the first time They contain important infor mation about the safety use and maintenance of the machine This way you will avoid the risk of acci dents 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 washing machine to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer to be machine wash able on the wash care label and tex tiles composed of hand washable wool or wool blend fabrics as well as satin lace silk and other hand washable gar ments Any other applications may be danger ous The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper use or operation T
7. See also Detergent section Max load 5 kg Note for test institutes For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the ntensive option MINIMUM IRON Fabric White nylon 60 C white polyester fabrics 50 C coloured nylon polyester cotton and viscose fabrics with special fin ishes acrylic cotton fabrics coloured polyester cotton fab rics 40 30 C minimum iron fabrics not washable at higher temperatures Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive Water plus Notes For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible use the Intensive additional option If fabrics have a high proportion of man made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for Gentle Action See Programmable functions Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid deter gent detergent for delicates See also Detergent section Max load 2 5 kg Note for test institutes For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the ntensive option 16 How to wash correctly DELICATES COLD Fabric Acrylics acetate and triacetate 100 cotton easy care shirts and blouses Curtains specified machine washable by the manufacturer Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive Notes For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible use the Intensive additional option Laundry remains relatively crease
8. cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230 240V mains supply The volt age rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate Please ensure these match the household mains sup ply Connection should be made via a fused plug and suitable switched socket which is easily accessible after installa tion For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Do not connect via an extension lead Important The wires in the mains lead are col oured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live Where it is necessary to change plugs if the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not corre spond with the coloured markings iden tifying the terminals of your plug pro ceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Ensure power is not supplied to the ap pliance while installation
9. 5 0 kg 0 50 45 1h 26 mi 1 h 56 min MINIMUM IRON 40 C 2 5 kg 0 45 49 1h 16 min 40 C 2 5 kg 0 45 49 1h01 mi 1h 16 min DELICATES 30 C 1 0 kg 0 35 65 49 mi 59 min Silks 4 30 C 1 0 kg 0 24 39 37 mi WOOLLENS 30 C 2 0 kg 0 23 35 40 mi 1 EN 60456 test programme Note for test institutes For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the ntensive option 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 additional options selected 57 Technical data Height Width Depth Depth with door open Weight Maximum floor load Capacity Voltage Rated load Fuse rating Consumption data Water flow pressure min Water flow pressure max Inlet hose length Drain hose length Connection cable length Drain pump head max Drain pump length max Test certificates awarded 58 85 0 cm 59 5 cm 58 0 cm 94 5 cm 93 kg 1600 Newton approx 160 kg 5 kg dry laundry see data plate see data plate see data plate see Consumption data 1 bar 100 Pa 10 bar 1000 Pa 1 60 m 1 50 m 1 60 m 1 00 m 5 00 m Radio TV suppression VDE eee Viele Programmable functions for changing standard settings Programmable functions The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes
10. Care Fabric Description of Programme symbols types process select the appropriate temperature ac cording to the temperature on the care label symbol ce Cottons Normal maxi Cottons Minimum iron Quick wash no bar mum machine action and nor mal spinning Er Synthetics Reduced me Delicates single bar dium machine action and re If the gentle action option has been duced spinning programmed into your machine via the programmable functions garments with a single bar under the care label t can also be processed using a Cottons Minimum Iron Quick wash Mixed Wash or Starch programme Cy Woollens Much reduced Hand Wash Woollens programmes broken minimum ma bar chine action but with normal spinning How to wash correctly Important other care symbols A Hand wash If no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold al Do not wash Dry clean amp Do not dry clean A Suitable for chlorine bleach ing Do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry g At normal temperature At low temperature K Do not tumble dry Ironing paed Hot iron EB Medium hot iron Cool iron Do not iron N B If you have any textiles with the older wash care labels select a programme according to the label below H capes Cottons ella Minimum iron kle Delicates lal Woollens
11. MINIMUM IRON Main wash Water level low Wash rhythm normal Rinses Water level high No of rinses 2 or 3 Spinning Rinse and interim spin 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 spin no Final spin yes Silks 4 Main wash Water level medium Wash rhythm Silks Rinses Water level medium No of rinses 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin no Final spin yes How to wash correctly WOOLLENS 4 Main wash Water level medium Wash rhythm Woollens Rinses Water level medium No of rinses 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin yes Final spin yes Quick wash Main wash Water level low Wash rhythm normal Rinses Water level medium No of rinses 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin yes Final spin yes Mixed wash Main wash Water level low Wash rhythm normal Rinses Water level high No of rinses 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin yes Final spin yes Starch Water level low Wash rhythm normal Final spin yes Separate rinse Water level high No of rinses 2 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 min utes The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anti crease phase 1 A
12. basic programme chosen Maximum Basic programme spin speed 1600 COTTONS Quick wash Starch Drain spin 1200 WOOLLENS Separate rinse 900 MINIMUM IRON Mixed wash 600 DELICATES 400 Silks Select the spin speed Press the Spin button to select a differ ent spin speed However you cannot select a spin speed higher than the maximum allowed for the basic wash programme chosen The indicator lights show the speed se lected You can also omit the final spin m Press the Spin button to 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 select a spin speed When the programme is finished the Anti crease Finish light will come on Turn the programme selector to the Finish position and press the door button to open the door and remove the laundry Without spin The laundry is not spun after the final rinse After the water has been drained away the machine goes straight into the anti crease stage Spinning between the rinses is also omitted in this setting rinse and in terim spin Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly in stalled and connected See the rele vant section under Installation Also chec
13. domestic washing machines can be used However please note that the salt used in the dyeing process can cause corrosion to stainless steel components in the machine if you dye frequently Always observe the manufacturer s instructions carefully 31 Locking functions Electronic programme locking Programme locking prevents the ma chine from being opened or the programme cancelled during a wash programme To activate programme locking m After the start of a programme press the START button for at least 4 sec onds until the locked check light lower right on the control panel co mes on Programme locking is now activated The machine will now not accept any changes and the programme will pro ceed through to the end The door is locked when programme locking is ac tivated Programme locking is deactivated auto matically at the end of the programme 32 Deactivating programme locking early m Press the START button for at least 4 seconds until the locked check light lower right on the control panel goes out Exception If the programme selector has been moved and the Anti crease Finish indi cator light is flashing in the sequence display m First turn the programme selector back to the programme chosen previ ously The Anti crease Finish indica tor light will go out m Now press the START button for at least 4 seconds until the locked check light lower right on the control panel
14. goes out Locking functions Electronic system lock The system lock prevents your ma chine being used without your knowl edge When the system lock has been acti vated the drum door cannot be opened with the Door button and a programme cannot be started To activate the system lock First ensure that The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish Switch on the washing machine with the I ON O OFF button Press the ntensive Pre wash or Soak button and keep it pressed in while carrying out steps to Slowly turn the programme selector clockwise stage by stage to COTTONS 60 C Now slowly turn the programme se lector anti clockwise stage by stage to Finish Next slowly turn the programme se lector anti clockwise stage by stage to DELICATES cold The locked check light lower right on the control panel will flash Now release the Intensive Pre wash or Soak button Turn the programme selector to Fin ish Switch the washing machine off with the I ON O OFF button To de activate the system lock Repeat steps to The locked check light goes out 33 Cleaning and care Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket prior to cleaning the machine m Clean the casing with a mild non abrasive detergent or soap and wa ter Wipe dry with a soft cloth m Clean the fasc
15. smell is in the drum and on laundry There are white residues which look like pow der detergent on dark col oured laundry Machine is constantly overfoaming excess deter gent light is on Clothes are coming out creased Liquid detergents do Use a general purpose washing not contain bleaching machine powder containing a agents They do not re bleaching agent move fruit coffee and Pour stain removers into compart tea stains ment WY of the dispenser drawer and liquid detergent into a dis penser ball Never put stain removers and liq ud ee together in the dis Insufficient amounts of Add more detergent detergent were used to Before washing the next load run break down the parti a COTTONS 95 C programme cles of grease in heavily with powder detergent but without soiled laundry a load See also Extra cleaning in Cleaning and Care Low temperature wash Before washing the next load run a ing COTTONS 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load See also Extra cleaning in Cleaning and Care The detergent contained Try and brush off the residues with a compounds zeolites to soft brush once the laundry is dry aid water softening Use aliquid detergent to wash dark which are not soluble in coloured textiles Liquid detergents water These have ended usually contain no zeolites up on the laundry a water softener and dose detergent for hard water was used Too l
16. third rinse takes place automati cally if there is too much foam in the drum aspin speed of lower than 700 rom has been selected Without spin has been selected 2 Rinse and interim spin There is a spin between the rinses Omitting rinse and interim spin Select Without spin on the spin speed display 29 Detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suit able including liquid compact con centrated tablets liquid tablets and special application detergents Use dis pensing aids e g balls if these are supplied with the detergent Tablets are suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets by proportion to suit smaller loads Woollens and knitwear containing wool mixtures and hand washable garments should be washed using a detergent specifically designed for washing woollens Silk should be washed using a liquid detergent specifically designed for washing woollens Do not use biologi cal detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk Instructions for use and recommended amounts for a full load are given on the detergent packaging m Add detergent to the compartments as follows LU Detergent for pre wash if selecting a pre wash add of the total amount recom mended This compartment is also used for starch formula tions when starching separately Detergent for the main wash including Soak
17. 20 How to wash correctly Before washing Sort the laundry m Empty all pockets Foreign objects e g nails coins paper clips etc can cause damage to garments and compo nents in the machine m 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 clean ing agents in this machine m Sort the laundry by colour and by care label symbol Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev eral times before being washed to gether with other garments Always wash whites and coloureds separately Delicate textiles should be washed sep arately in a delicates programme use a washing bag where appropriate Curtains Remove lead weights and strips or place in a laundry bag Underwiring and collar stiffeners Any loose wiring in bras shirt collar stiffeners etc should be removed or sewn in 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 to prevent smaller items rolling up inside them Do not wash any items in this machine whi
18. ART but ton Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 60 C position If the Soak Pre wash sequence indica tor light Gentle action has not been activated does not flash Gentle action has been activated Press the START button to activate or deactivate the Gentle action option flashes Switch the washing machine off with the I ON O OFF button The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so un til you alter it Programmable functions Top up rinse for COTTONS 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 drain age pipes Top up rinse takes place when temper atures of 95 C and 75 C are selected Top up rinse 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 washing machine is delivered with the Top up rinse for COTTONS deacti vated Follow steps to to programme and store in memory The programmable functions are acti vated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the additional option buttons in combina tion with the programme selector Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is
19. B Fabric conditioner or liquid starch The right amount to dispense will de pend on the following The quantity of laundry 30 The soiling level of the laundry 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 The water hardness level Check with your local water supplier if you do not know the water hard ness level in your area Water softeners A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in ex tremely hard water areas Dispense ac cording to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water Miele do not recommend connecting the machine to a household water soft ener Washing with several compo nents If you wash using several components e g special application detergents we recommend always dispensing the agents into compartment WY in the fol lowing order 1 Detergent 2 Water softener 3 Stain remover This way the agents are distributed more efficiently Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Fabric conditioners make garments soft and fluffy to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying Starch stiffens and gives body to items of laundry e g shirts tablecloths and bed linen m Dispense acc
20. and store a setting in memory The programmable functions are acti vated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the additional option buttons in combina tion with the programme selector Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps 6 i098 Switch the machine on with the I ON O OFF button Wait until the START indicator light comes on and then release the START but ton Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 75 C position The Soak Pre wash sequence indica tor light will briefly flash twice in 2 second intervals to show that factory Setting 2 is stored in memory Each subsequent press on the START button selects a different set ting The Soak Pre wash sequence indicator light will flash x1 Setting 1 higher rinse water level selected x2 Setting 2 higher water level in the main wash and rinses factory setting x3 Setting 3 an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes x4 Setting 3 main wash and rinses for the programmes listed and also an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes This setting should be programmed in if laundry is too hard after drying and if someone in the household suffers from a deterg
21. artment is also used for starch formula tions when starching separately Ul Detergent for the main wash including Soak amp Fabric conditioner or liquid starch See section on Detergent for further information on detergent and the amount to dispense Press the START button This starts the programme How to wash correctly At the end of a programme When the Anti crease Finish indicator light comes on the laundry can be re moved from the drum Open the drum door m Press the Door button Remove the laundry m Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles e g buttons which might be lodged there Check that all the items have been removed Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves Switch off the washing machine Press the I ON O OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish Close the drum door Otherwise there is the danger of ob jects being placed inadvertently in the drum If these remained unnoticed and were washed in the next load they could damage the laundry Turn off the stopcock 25 How to wash correctly Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Laundry can be added or removed af ter the programme has started when using the following programmes COTTONS MINIMUM IRON Quick wash Mixed wash Starch m Press the Door button in and
22. at Finish Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps OwO Switch the machine on with the I ON O OFF button Wait until the START indicator light comeson and then release the START but ton Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 40 C position If the Soak Pre wash sequence indica tor light does notflash the Top up rinse for Cottons has not been activated flashes the Top up rinse for Cottons has been activated Press the START button to activate or deactivate the Top up rinse for COT TONS option Switch the washing machine off with the I ON O OFF button The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so un til you alter it 63 Programmable functions 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 cho sen again the display will show the ad ditional option s and or spin speed which have been stored for that programme in the memory The washing machine is delivered with the memory function de activated Follow steps to to programme and store in memory The programmable functions are acti vated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the additional option buttons in combina tion with the pr
23. ch are specified by the manufacturer as non machine washable on the care label EX symbol 21 How to wash correctly Selecting a programme Switch on the washing machine m Press in the ON O OFF button m Open the stopcock Open the drum door m Press the Door button and open the drum door Load the drum m 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 ef fect and helps distribute the load evenly to keep the machine stable and reduce the noise level during spinning To save energy and water try to load the maximum amount for the programme selected However be careful not to overload the machine Overloading reduces the wash result and causes more creasing Close the drum door with a gentle swing Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal 22 O Select a programme DELICATES COTTONS Ba Easy care Quick wash 40 40 M INIMUM Mixed wash 40 30 IRON Starch M Drain Spin Separate rinse m Turn the programme selector to the required programme Select a spin speed 1600 1300 900 600 400 Rinse hold Without spin m Press the Spin button repeatedly un til the indicator light for the spin speed you want comes on In some programmes the maximum spin speed is limited The machine will no
24. ch 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 deter gents also pose a fire and explosion hazard Only use dyes specified by the manufacturer as being suitable for use in a domestic washing machine Al ways observe the manufacturer s in structions carefully Colour run and dye removers con tain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion Do not use these products in this machine 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 Always make sure the drum is sta tionary before reaching in to re move washing Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele If other parts are used guarantee per formance and product liability claims will 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 ap pliance to prevent misuse This should be done by a competent person Description of the appliance Special programmes Delicates and Silks programmes Programme for hand washabl
25. drain pump and Flexible drain hose with emergency release apracheb le swivel lt aew Handle recesses for moving the Facia panel with controls machine Four height adjustable feet 46 Installation and connection Rear view Protruding lid edge for holding when moving the machine Electricity supply cable Inlet hose tested to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar Drainage hose Jo 3 6 4 5 6 Transit bar covers Restraining clip for Inlet hose Drain hose Electricity supply cable Transit bars when removed 47 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 following points m The machine must be level and se curely positioned m To avoid vibrations during spinning the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings If installing on a wooden joist floor m we recommend a plywood base at least 59x52x3 cm The base should span several joists and be bolted to the joists and not only to the floorboards Check for the presence of pipes and cables If possible install the machine in a cor ner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor Jit the machine is installed ona raised plinth it has
26. e In these programmes the laundry is fabrics Silks t44 washed and spun very gently to re duce creasing and the amount of iron ing required thus providing Easy care for your laundry Hand washable fabrics which crease easily and do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks 4 programme 30 C temperature op Water plus system tion only The water level for washing and rinsing k a is increased For COTTONS and MINI MUM IRON programmes an additional Hand washable or machine wash rinse can also be selected able wool or wool blend fabrics can be washed in the WOOLLENS 4 programme If the garment care label does not specify a temperature wash using the cold setting Programme for small loads Quick wash This is a Cottons programme for very lightly soiled fabrics Programme for mixed fabrics Mixed wash Suitable for small loads of garments made from man made fibres and cot ton garments which can be washed together Sort according to colour Rinse programme Separate rinse Articles are only rinsed and spun in the machine Description of the appliance Locking functions programme lock ing system lock Electronic programme locking 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 Electronic system lock The s
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28. e programme selector Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps 0 i089 Switch the machine on with the I ON O OFF button Wait until the START indicator light comeson and then release the START but ton Turn the programme selector to the MINIMUM IRON 60 C position The Soak Pre wash sequence indica tor light will briefly flash once every 2 seconds to show that a soak time of 2 hours is stored in memory Each subsequent press on the START button selects a different set ting If the Soak Pre wash sequence indica tor light flashes x 1 the soak time is 2 hours flashes x 2 the soak time is 1 hour 30 minutes flashes x 3 the soak time is 1 hour flashes x 4 the soak time is 30 minutes Switch the washing machine off with the I ON O OFF button The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so un til you alter it 65 66 67 United Kingdom Miele Co Ltd Fairacres Marcham Road Abingdon Oxon OX14 1TW tel Abingdon 01235 554455 Service Office 01235 554466 fax 01235 554477 Internet www miele co uk Ireland Miele Ireland Ltd Broomhill Road Tallaght Dublin 24 Tel 01 46 10 710 Fax 01 46 10 797 Email info miel
29. e system lock has been Deactivate the system is flashing activated lock The programme does The washing machine has Prepare the machine as not start when Drain Fi not been prepared for us described in Before us nal spin has been se ing for the first time ing for the first time lected 37 Problem solving guide The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on Fault indicator The Check drain light The water outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the flashes blocked drain pump as described in Problem solving guide Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure The drain hose has The maximum drain height been fixed too high is 1m The Check inlet light The water inlet is Open the stopcock flashes blocked The filter in the water Clean the filter inlet hose is dirty The Soak Pre wash or There is a fault Start the programme again Rinses indicator light If the fault indicators occur flashes in the again contact the Service programme sequence Department To switch off the fault indicator switch the washing machine off with the ON O OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish 38 Problem solving guide A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme con tinues as normal Fault indicator The Check drain light flashes The Check inlet light flashes The Excess deter gent check light co mes on
30. ected was too low time satisfactorily The pump makes _ These do not indicate a fault They occur at the beginning strange noises and end of a pumping sequence as a normal part of the operation The programme The machine has switched off the light ring to save energy selector light ring To switch the light ring back on again press one of the ad is not lit up ditional option buttons or turn the programme selector Large residues of The water supply pres Clean the filter in the water inlet detergent remain sure is too low system in the dispenser It may be useful to press the drawer Water plus button Washing powder used Pour washing powder into the dis with water softener penser before adding any water tends to become softener sticky Fabric conditioner The siphon is either in Clean the siphon see Cleaning is not completely correctly positioned or and care Cleaning the detergent dispensed or too clogged drawer much water re mains in the partment When laundry is Too vigorous wash ac Programme in gentle action and dry it feels hard to tion more water the touch Not enough detergent Increase detergent dose to pre used vent limescale build up in laundry No fabric conditioner Use fabric conditioner in last rinse used 40 Problem solving guide Liquid deter gent does not give the re quired result Grey greasy particles cling to washed laundry A stale
31. ection on Programmable functions Water plus system The machine is set at the factory so that the water level in the main wash and rinses will be increased if the Water plus button is pressed 23 How to wash correctly Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount because _ too little results in the following Laundry will not be properly clean and will in time become grey and hard to the touch Greasy particles cling to the laundry Limescale deposits on the heater el ements _ too much results in the following Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash rinse and spin results High water consumption an addi tional rinse cycle will automatically switch in A burden to the environment Liquid detergent Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufac turer for programmes without a pre wash For programmes with a pre wash you will need to purchase a special con tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de partment which sits in the main wash compartment UW of the detergent dis penser drawer Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment LU for the pre wash 24 m Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows LU Detergent for Pre wash if selecting Pre wash add of the total amount recom mended This comp
32. ent allergy Switch the washing machine off with the I ON O OFF button The Water plus button has now been al located the setting you have chosen This setting will remain in memory until another setting is programmed 61 Programmable functions Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action Slightly soiled items are washed more gently It should be ac tivated for garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel too hard after they have been dried Gentle action can be used with the COTTONS Quick wash Starch and Mixed wash programmes If Gentle action is programmed into the machine every wash cycle in these programmes will be carried out with gentle action rhythm The washing machine is delivered with Gentle action de activated Follow steps to to programme and store in memory The programmable functions are acti vated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the additional option buttons in combina tion with the programme selector Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish 62 Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps O t Switch the machine on with the I ON O OFF button Wait until the START indicator light comes on and then release the ST
33. ents Interrupting a programme 00 ee 27 Altering a programme once selected 0000 ee 27 Skipping a programme stage lt s 6 eee 27 To cancel or select a different programme 0 002000 eee eee 27 Programme Sequence 2 0 0 eee 28 DGLCr OOM iis ee he ie se cee ee ed eee tet te eee 30 Water softeners 0 0 0 cette teens 30 Washing with several components 0 000 eee ee 30 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch 0 2 0 00 000 cee 31 Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme 6 0 2 0 00 eee 31 Adding fabric conditioner separately 0 0 ee 31 Adding starch separately 0 cee 31 Colour run and dye removers dyeS 0 2 0 0 0c tee 31 Locking functions 0 0000 c cee 32 Electronic programme locking 0 0 a 32 Electronic systemilOCk sis ccies2e 0eeebe bead ede daa eed iy ee eae cee teed 33 Cleaning and care 00 0 a 34 E CIOUN 5 ook he bd ala dele Sch eb eed bebe tdci an biced heb ed hbo ed we bs 34 Xtal CIOAMING ss 4 cca ees dich blend eet mk Ake Eanes A ase AMES SBa ai A lho RINE a 34 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 0 000 eee eee 35 Cleaning the water inlet filters 0 eee 36 To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose 36 To clean the filter in the water inlet valve 0 ee 36 Problem solving guide 0
34. free for easier ironing Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with Pre wash advisable For curtains made from delicate fabrics reduce the spin speed or select Without spin Detergent Detergent for delicates mainly liquids See also Detergent section Max load 1 kg Silks 4 Fabric Hand washable fabrics with no wool content e g satin lace and silk Additional options Water plus Notes Laundry remains relatively crease free for easier ironing Place socks tights bras etc in a washing bag Detergent Detergent for delicates mainly liquids See also Detergent section Max load 1 kg WOOLLENS 4 COLD Fabric Machine washable or hand washable wool or wool blend fabrics If the care label does not specify a temperature wash using the cold setting Notes During the final spin the 1300 rom indicator light will come on However to protect the laundry the machine will only spin at 1200 rom during this spin Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens See also Detergent section Max load 2kg How to wash correctly Quick wash Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics which can be washed in the Cottons programme Additional option Water plus Notes Use less detergent as for a half load If fabrics have a high proportion of man made fibres it is ad visable to programme the
35. ght off option not se lected Indicator lights for spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin Spin button for selecting the final spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin Programme selector for selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise Programme sequence indicator lights show which section of the wash programme has been reached Fault check service indicator lights I On 0 Off button for switching the machine on or off or interrupting a programme Door button opens the machine door Description of the appliance Important control panel features Programme selector The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the temperature for that programme The light ring will go out a few minutes after the end of the programme to save energy Additional option buttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme Use the top button to select either the Intensive the Pre wash or the Soak op tion or a combination of these options Use the lower button to select the Water plus option The indicator light will come on to show that the additional option has been se lected If an additional option is chosen which is incompatible with the basic programme it cannot be selected Spin button with indicator lights The maximum spin speed which can be selected depends on the
36. his appliance should not be oper ated by children 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 and use a dam aged machine Before connecting the machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate fusing voltage and fre quency match the mains electricity 6 supply If in any doubt consult a quali fied electrician The electrical safety of this appli ance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the ma chine 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 re sponsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g elec tric shock Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The machine is built in accordance with current safety requirements Unauthorised repairs could result in un foreseen dangers for the user for which the manufacturer cannot accept re sponsibility Repairs should only be un dertaken 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 o
37. hold it until the door springs open m Add or remove items m Close the door The programme will continue automati cally 26 The door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is above 55 C the water is above a certain level programme locking is switched on the programme has reached the Fi nal spin stage The locked indicator light will flash if the Door button is pressed when the above conditions are present How to wash correctly Interrupting a programme m Switch the machine off with the ON O OFF button To continue with the same programme m Switch the machine on with the ON O OFF button Altering a programme once selected The machine will accept the following changes after a programme has started at any time after the start the spin speed can be changed within the limits for the programme up to 6 minutes after the start the Water plus additional option can be selected or de selected and a differ ent temperature can be selected for the programme in use After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different programme If the programme selector is moved the indicator light Anti crease Finish will start flashing However the programme sequence remains unaffected The indi cator light will go out again when the programme selector is moved back to the programme previously chosen Skipping a programme stage m Turn the pr
38. ia panel with a damp cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth m The drum can be cleaned using a suitable proprietary stainless steel cleaning agent N 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 The washing machine must not be hosed down E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department Part number 98013530 which is suit able for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals It can be washed 300 times 34 Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash 70 C or above with powder detergent approx every 6 weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine These can occur when washing is mainly done at low temperatures and also lead to unpleas ant smells If you have no reason to wash occasionally at this high tempera ture then run a Cottons 95 C programme with detergent but no laun dry at regular intervals Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues regularly m Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt Press down the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine m Clean the detergent drawer with warm water m Clean the siphon 1 Remove the siphon from compar
39. is se curely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Pour approx 2 litres of water into the detergent dispenser compartment II to reactivate the ball valve Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is ex tremely dangerous m Pull the emergency release down wards see illustration The drum door will open Problem solving guide Customer contact In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself please contact Your Miele dealer or Your nearest Miele Service Depart ment see back cover for the ad dress When contacting the Service Depart ment please quote the model and se rial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate visi ble at the top inside of the door above the porthole glass when the door is open Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to im prove our service Appliance guarantee The appliance is guaranteed for a pe riod of 1 year See the guarantee booklet supplied with the machine for further details and complete and return the registration card 45 Installation and connection Front view Inlet hose tested to withstand 8 Detergent dispenser drawer pressure of at least 70 bar Drum door Electricity supply cable 0 Flap for fluff filter
40. ittle detergent was Increase detergent slightly to bring used back foam suppressant ingredients to the load Reduce quantity of clothes in drum loaded The wrong programme Check care lables with section was used ew to wash correctly 41 Problem solving guide The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button Possible cause Remed The machine is not con Put the plug in the socket and switch on nected to the electricity supply The washing machine is Switch the machine on with the ON O OFF button not switched on The electronic This is automatically deactivated at the end of a programme lock has been programme To deactivate it early see Locking activated functions The electronic system To deactivate it see Locking functions lock has been activated Open the drum door as described in the section Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure The door was not cor Press hard against the lock side of the drum door rectly engaged and then press the Door button There is still water in the Clean the fluff drain filter and the drain pump drum and the machine is unable to drain For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened when the suds temperature is higher than 55 C 42 Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure m Switch the washing machine off There is a fi
41. k that the fluff filter is se curely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use For safety reasons spinning is not pos sible until the machine has been pre pared for using for the first time To acti vate 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 m Turn on the stopcock m Press the I ON O OFF button in m Turn the programme selector to COTTONS 40 C m Press the Spin button repeatedly to select Without spin m Press START When this programme has finished turn the programme selector to Finish Your washing machine is ready for using for the first time Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent Water consumption and energy us Do not exceed the amounts of deter age are determined by the size of the load Use the Mixed wash or the Quick wash programme for smaller amounts of laundry When smaller amounts of laundry are washed in the COTTONS programmes the automatic load rec ognition system will reduce the amount of water time and energy used This may mean that the time left shown in the display is adjusted during the course of the wa
42. let valve m Using pliers carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew m Use water pump pliers to withdraw the plastic filter by the bar see illus tration Clean put back and secure The two filters must be put back in place after cleaning Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appli ance some of which may result from incorrect operation can be put right without contacting the Service Department Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit ably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The man ufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work The chart is divided into the following sections to help you The programme does not start The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button The programme does not start Fault indicator The Anti crease Finish There is no power Check that indicator light is not on or the START indicator light is not flashing the mains plug is plugged in the fuse or circuit breaker has not trip ped The check light locked Th
43. lter flap opener behind the detergent drawer facia panel m Use it to open the access flap Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is clogged up to 25 litres of water will be retained in the ma chine N Caution If laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding or burn ing m Place a dish under the access flap m Turn the fluff filter lid round 2 3 times Do not take it right out With large volumes of water the dish will need to be emptied several times Se cure the fluff filter back into position and empty the dish before repeating the procedure To stop the flow of wa ter Tighten the fluff filter back up again 43 Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases m Remove the fluff filter completely m Clean the fluff filter thoroughly m Remove any foreign objects e g buttons coins etc and fluff Turn the impeller by hand to check that it ro tates freely Any foreign object caus ing an obstruction should be re moved m Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous ing Remove any deposits of limescale and detergent or foreign objects from the thread of the filter 44 housing and filter unit as these can cause water to leak Deposits of limescale are often a sign of underdosage of detergent m Put the fluff filter back in place and secure N Make sure the fluff filter
44. machine for Gentle Action See Programmable functions Note that this programme is not suitable for delicate items Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent Max load 2 5 kg Mixed wash Fabric Small loads of garments made from man made fibres and cotton gar ments which can be washed together Sort according to colour Additional option Soak Pre wash Intensive Water plus Notes For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible use the Intensive additional option If fabrics have a high proportion of man made fibres it is ad visable to programme the machine for Gentle Action See Programmable functions Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid deter gent Max load 3 kg Starch Fabric Table cloths napkins overalls aprons Notes The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric conditioner Max load 5 kg Separate rinse Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be rinsed and spun in the machine During the final spin the 1300 rom indicator light will come on However to protect the laundry the machine will only spin at 1200 rom during this spin Max load 5 kg Drain Spin Notes Drain only Select Without spin Max load 5 kg 18 How to wash correctly Care symbols washing
45. me Switch on the washing machine Open the drum door Load the drum Close the drum door Select a programme Select a spin speed Select any additional option required Add detergent Press the START button At the end of a programme Open the drum door Remove the laundry Switch off the washing machine Turn the programme selector to the Finish position Close the drum door See the Programme chart in the next section for information on which programmes to use for different fabric types How to wash correctly Programme chart COTTONS es 257 so e Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics e g bed linen table linen towel ling jeans underwear T shirts nappies Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive Water plus Notes Only use the COTTONS 95 C programme for heavily soiled and incontinent laundry For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible use the Intensive additional option For laundry with stubborn soiling or soiling which has been left untreated for a while select both the Intensive and Soak options For laundry with large amounts of dirt e g dust sand use the Pre wash additional option For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fabrics or liquid detergent Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid de tergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent
46. mperatures below freezing point Before using the machine for the first time check that the transit fit ting 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 furni ture or appliances Turn off the stopcock if the ma chine 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 Other wise this will result in flooding Take care to ensure that foreign ob jects e g nails pins coins paper clips do not find their way into the ma chine with the washing These may damage components of the machine e g suds container drum which in turn can result in damage to the wash ing 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 whi
47. nly 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 or the mains fuse is withdrawn Warning and safety instructions This machine must only be con nected to the on site water supply using a new hose kit Old hoses must not be re used Check the hose regu larly for signs of wear and tear Change in good time to avoid the risk of 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 appli ance 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 assess ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Do not install your washing ma chine 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 te
48. ogramme selector Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish 64 Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps 0 io 8 Switch the machine on with the I ON O OFF button Wait until the START indicator light comeson and then release the START but ton Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 30 C position If the Soak Pre wash sequence indica tor light does notflash the Memory function is deactivated flashes the Memory function is activated Press the START button to activate or deactivate the Memory function op tion Switch the washing machine off with the I ON O OFF button The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so un til you alter it Programmable functions Soak A length of time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 minute increments for the soak pro cess If the soak option is pressed the se lected soak time will be carried out for the period selected before the wash programme is run The machine is set as standard to a two hour soak time Follow steps to to programme and store in memory The programmable functions are acti vated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the additional option buttons in combina tion with th
49. ogramme selector to Fin ish As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage you want the programme to continue at starts flashing m Turn the programme selector back again to the appropriate programme within 4 seconds Programmes cannot be altered and programme stages cannot be skipped if programme locking has been activated To cancel or select a different programme m Switch the machine off with the ON O OFF button m Turn the programme selector to Fin ish The programme has now been cancel led m Switch the machine on with the I ON O OFF button m Select a different programme m Press the START button 27 How to wash correctly Programme sequence This washing machine has fully elec tronic controls with automatic load rec ognition This machine takes in the right amount of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate This means that programme cycles and du rations shown in the display 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 The programme sequence indicator lights show the stage the programme has reached COTTONS Main wash Water level low Wash rhythm normal Rinses Water level medium No of rinses 2 or 3 Spinning Rinse and interim spin yes Final spin yes 28
50. ording to the amount specified on the packaging Automatic dispensing of fabric con ditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme m Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to compartment amp Do not ex ceed the maximum level mark The conditioner or liquid starch is auto matically dispensed in the last rinse At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment amp If starching frequently the dispenser compartment and especially the si phon tube and conditioner channel will need regular cleaning to remove any residual starch See Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Do not add starch formulations or viscous liquid starch to the amp com partment as it will clog it up See Adding starch separately Adding fabric conditioner separately m Add fabric conditioner to compart ment amp m Turn the programme selector to Starch m Select a spin speed m Press the START button Adding starch separately Use the separate Starch programme when using starch formulations or vis cous liquid starch m Prepare and measure the starch in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions m Add starch to compartment LU m Turn the programme selector to Starch m Select a spin speed m Press the START button Colour run and dye removers dyes m Do not use colour run or dye remov ers in this washing machine m Dyes suitable for use in
51. s Y programmes o n ananuna cee eee 9 Water plus System 54046400 Sa0ens Doe dda ee baa ede irnir ed aw ee 9 Locking functions programme locking system lock 005 10 Future Updates PC ccs Leth riet r kE EFE r R Eee ed ele Bi ae 10 CONVO PaMmelic lt sxe dean es Face ek Gee A ES he oe ER eA eres 11 Important control panel features uuaa 12 Programme SCISCION iain prasts nir Raha a PR LA Ee e RELE E o ek 12 Additional option buttons 0 eae 12 Spin button with indicator lights 2 eee 12 Before using for the firsttime 0 0020000000005 13 Washing environmentally and economically 14 Energy and water consumption 0 0 000 eee 14 Delergent eesriie tesian EEIE Panwa wide dhe tein et dae EERE 14 Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive 0 0 0 0 00a 14 When drying with a tumble dryer 0000000000 ee eee 14 How to wash correctly 0 00 0002 2c eee 15 BOP IMSTRUGTIONS oscedi eak of E E Godhead E E Ra aR EAE R a RE les ae 15 Programme Chart 0 0 00 16 Care symbols washing 2 2 0 0 00000 ete 19 Before WaSHING serere si rini Ereb ee eeie Ged ren eE ebee dae haa eE es 21 Selecting a Programme essare eetere ienee a a E e ded ds 22 Additonal OPUONS yeap esase eck ea Ae ba Be REE Oa A R E 23 At the end of a programme 1 0 0 tenes 25 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 26 Cont
52. sh programme Instead of the COTTONS 95 C programme use the COTTONS 60 C programme together with the nten sive additional option This will give an energy saving of between 35 and 45 The programme duration will be longer This combination is sufficient for most levels of soiling For stubborn or old stains use the Soak option gent which may be recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads approx 1 4 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive Select a wash programme without any addi tional options for light to normal soil ing where there are no obvious marks a wash programme together with the Intensive option for normal to heavily soiled laundry with visible staining Use the additional option Soak in stead of Pre wash If Soak is followed immediately by a main wash the same suds are used 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 How to wash correctly Brief instructions Please note To help familiarise yourself with how to use your washing machine please read the sections Before washing Se lecting a programme and At the end of a programme in detail Sort the laundry into colours and fab ric types Selecting a program
53. t ment amp Wash under running warm water Clean the siphon tube in the same way 2 Replace the siphon Over time detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the de tergent drawer housing m Before replacing the detergent drawer use a bottle brush or similar to clean them out 35 Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the inlet valves These filters should be checked every six months or so or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water supply To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose m First turn off the stopcock m Unscrew the threaded union connect ing the free end of the inlet hose to the stopcock m Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess m Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 remove the filter and clean m Put the filter and seal back in the re verse order and reconnect the hose m Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight 36 The inlet hose should be inspected regularly because it is subjected to high pressure while the machine is in operation It should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been otherwise damaged If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar Miele s own hoses meet this requirement To clean the filter in the water in
54. t allow a higher spin speed to be se lected How to wash correctly Additional options O Select additional option s Additional options can be selected as long as they are compatible with the basic programme being used Each press of the top button selects the additional option in the following order Intensive or Intensive and Pre wash or Intensive and Soak or Pre wash or Soak or no option selected Use the lower button to select or dese lect the Water plus option O Intensive O Pre wash O Soak O Water plus m Press the appropriate additional op tion button Press the top button re peatedly until the indicator light for the additional option you want comes on Intensive For normal to heavy soiling with visi ble staining The duration of the main wash is in creased Pre wash For heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains e g blood fats and oils cocoa A length of time of between 30 min utes and 2 hours can be pro grammed in 30 minute increments for the soak process The machine is set ex works with a soak period of 2 hours To programme in a different soak period see Programmable functions Soak period Water plus If you want to increase the water level for a wash process you can choose one of the four options for the Water plus button The options are explained in the s
55. to suit your individual requirements Water plus system Selecting the Water plus additional option increases the water intake in the programmes listed below The water intake is increased in the wash and rinse stages and in the COT TONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes an extra rinse cycle is in troduced There are four different settings which can be programmed to alter the water intake for the following programmes COTTONS MINIMUM IRON Quick wash Mixed wash Silks The programmed setting is then acti vated by pressing the Water plus addi tional option button 60 The settings are as follows Setting 1 an increase in the rinse water level for the programmes listed Setting 2 an increase in the water level in the main wash and rinses for the programmes listed the washing ma chine is delivered with setting 2 pro grammed as standard Setting 3 an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes Setting 4 an increase in the water level in the main wash and rinses for the programmes listed and also an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS and MINI MUM IRON programmes This setting should be programmed in if laundry is too hard after drying and if someone in the household suffers from a detergent allergy Steps to on the following page describe how to programme and store a setting in memory Programmable functions Follow steps to to programme
56. to be secured against slippage during spin using retaining clips available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept 48 Installing the washing machine To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the edge of the lid where it pro trudes to the rear of the washing ma chine as well as by the handle recesses at the front Please note m Do not lift the machine by the drum door Ensure that the machine feet and the floor are dry to prevent the ma chine from slipping during the spin cycle Removing the transit fittings m To remove the left and right covers 1 Use a screwdriver to prise out the cover as illustrated 2 Pull the cover forwards to remove Installation and connection m Using the spanner supplied turn the m Turn the right hand transit bar 90 left hand transit bar 90 then then m withdraw the transit bar m withdraw the transit bar 49 Installation and connection The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place Store the transit bars as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use They must be re fitted if the ma chine is to be moved again e g when moving house Re fitting the transit bars Re fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure m Fit the covers on to the two holes Then plug the holes as shown with the caps i i nin inn
57. u wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid the conver sion kit is not necessary Otherwise the conversion kit is essential For installation under a work surface 900 910 mm from the floor a raising kit is required 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 All parts marked are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department The fitting of building under kits and stacking kits must only be under taken by qualified and competent persons in accordance with the in structions supplied with the kit 52 Washer and Dryer stack a A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine A stacking kit is necessary and can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department 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 Replacing the lid If the lid has been removed in order to fit a stacking kit or cover plate ensure that if the lid is replaced it fits securely into the rear holders Otherwise it is not properly secure for transport Installation and connection Connection to water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water s
58. upply in accordance with standard regulations In Germany the washing machine is not required to have a non return valve as it has been designed to comply with the relevant German DIN standard Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with 3 4 thread The stopcock should be fitted by a qualified plumber The approx 1 5 m long pressure hose should be connected to the stop cock via the threaded union This pressure hose is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply Please make sure the washer sits cor rectly in the union The connection point is subject to mains water pressure Turn on the stop cock slowly and check for leaks If replacing the inlet hose only use genuine Miele hoses These are tested to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar This also applies to all fixtures and fittings used Longer hoses 2 5 or 4 metres in length are available as optional extras The machine is designed to operate with a water flow pressure of 1 bar mini mum up to 10 bar maximum The static water pressure must not exceed 10 bar If itis higher than 10 bar it is essential to fit a reducer valve There is a minimum flow pressure of 1 bar pressure if 5 litres of water flow into a suitable container in 15 seconds The two dirt filters one in the open end of the inlet hose one at the inlet point in the solenoid valve must not be re moved 53 Installation and connection
59. work is being carried out 55 Installation and connection Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non rewireable plug the following informa tion applies If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The fuse carrier and fuse should be removed from the old plug and dis posed of The plug cut from the flexible cord should then be disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house electric shock hazard The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is em bossed in words on the base of the plug as applicable to the design of plug fitted Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap proved to BS 1362 and have the cor rect rating Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local elec trical supplier or Service agent 56 Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Normal Intensive COTTONS 95 C 5 0 kg 1 70 45 1h 32 mi 1 h 47 min 60 C 1 5 0kg 0 95 45 1h 56 min 60 C 5 0 kg 0 95 45 1h 26 mi 1 h 56 min 4o c 5 0 kg 0 50 45 1h 56 min 40 C
60. ystem lock prevents anyone from using the washing machine without your knowledge When the system lock is activated the door cannot be opened with the door button a programme cannot be started Future updates PC The indicator or check light marked PC allows a service engineer to update your machine in future years When for example new programmes are developed or new fabrics are intro duced a service engineer will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available Description of the appliance Control panel Starch Quick wash___40 mO Intensive 1600 1300 900 Pre wash ro 600 400 O Soak Rinse hold Ly Without spin O START O Water plus Mixed wash Poly Cottons Soak Pre wash Main wash Rinses Rinse hold Drain Final Spin Anti crease Finish O Locked Cy I ON O Excess detergent 0 OFF O Check drain G D 1e ri oor Separate rinse Drain Spin O Check inlet 3 H START button starts the wash programme 2 Additional option buttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme Use the top button to select either the Intensive Pre wash or Soak op tion or a combination of these op tions Use the lower button to select the Water plus option Indicator light on option selected Indicator li

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