Miele Washer W 1903 User's Manual
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1. O Select the final spin speed Turn the program selector to the desired program The program selector can be turned to the left or the right End of Program After washing Remove the wash Turn the program selector switch to Finish Start Press the ON OFF button Press the Door button Do not attempt to remove laundry from the machine if the drum is turn ing You may seriously injure your self If the drum turns with the door open contact the Miele Service De partment Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles such as buttons or nails which may be lodged there Make sure the drum is empty by manually turning it completely around Items inadvertently left in the machine may be damaged e g shrink or cause discoloration of other laundry during the next wash cycle Close the drum door Textile care symbols some clothing manufacturers have started placing textile care symbols on their products The following is an ex planation of some of these symbols Washing C COTTONS PERMANENT PRESS FINE DELICATES WOOLENS The significance of the bar beneath the wash tub is no bar normal maximum agitation CJ used in the Cottons program bar reduced medium agitation CI used in the Permanent Press Gentle wash or Delicates program broken minimal agitation bar used in the Woolens program G 12 A Hand wash BI do not wash AOO dry2. too much detergent can result in excessive foam insufficient agitation poor cleaning and rinsing results Water Softeners If you wish to use a water softener to cut down on detergent usage in hard water areas add the amount of detergent neces sary for a soft water area Add the specified amount of water softener according to the manufac turer s instructions Always add the detergent first in com partments LU and UU followed by the softener to ensure that both are prop erly dispensed 13 Adding fabric softener or starch If fabric softener is desired it will work more effectively and be gentler on the clothes if it is dispensed in the final rinse cycle of the wash rather than in the dryer with softener sheets To auto matically dispense fabric softener m Open the lid of compartment 8 m Pour an amount of liquid fabric soft ener into compartment 181 according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not exceed the maximum fill level marked inside the compartment as the excess will prematurely activate the siphon and be wasted m Close the compartment lid and push in the dispenser drawer The softener will automatically be dis pensed during the final rinse cycle 14 At the end of the program a small amount of water will normally remain in compartment 8s A high water level in this compartment however may indi cate that the dispenser drawer was opened or the s
3. NOVOTRONIC Operating instructions for the W 1903 Washing Machine To prevent accidents and machine damage read these Operating Instructions before installation or use M Nr 05 018 530 Contents Guide to the machine AA o Important safety instructions 5 Preparation for use Help protect our environment aa 6 Operating instructions Optimal USAS AA AA 7 Before using the first time 0 nunnana ce ee eee nes 8 Preparing the LaunOy cucne nia ke onda sod ended ob KG KA eee eee he OR 9 EAO EO I 4seees4eeuscucuuwp ene ee ese heG es ebb enuheeemesae wh 11 Textile care SyMboOIlS 0 ee ees 12 Adding detergent 4 sana bean ee Ohne be Sere ad PAGA habe bw ESSERE SL OAH we 13 Adding fabric softener or starch a 14 mee ne 6224 eesgeset EEE Geshu et bib Gre bas oaeeeeun eaase To Additonal Opos ok esa ade an So00 os NG NGI BANA NG bP Ree whe Oddo iei 18 Changing the program SEQUENCE 6 ee 19 USER MAINTENCE Instructions Cleaning and care a 20 Pronom SONNO QUO a2 aise one ee teen o Gla ved Gtade ae eadens oon ees 24 After sales service 2 0 a 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS aai EU AA AS 29 HIM 6 ess pete he core a aes wee ee eee edn eee eu bn DUDU nee at OWEN FI 39 Hlecirical CONNECIIDN 1 1 4 wa a nd ka KALAL La aa aT eaaa 34 Programmable functions ee eee 35 Technical data 0 000 a 39 2 1 Supply cable 2 Cold water
4. Suite 901 Northbrook IL 60062 Phone 847 714 9433 Fax 847 714 9434 Alteration rights reserved 002 Miele Limited Canadian Head Office 55G East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1E5 Phone 905 707 1171 Toll Free 1 800 565 6435 Fax 905 707 0177 Internet www miele ca E Mail info miele ca general enquiries E Mail service miele ca technical service BC Regional Sales Office 3731 North Fraser Way Unit 200 Burnaby British Columbia V5J 5J2 Phone 604 434 1300 Fax 604 434 1309 Quebec Regional Sales Office 400 Laurier Avenue West Suite 600 Montreal Quebec H2V 2K7 Phone 514 277 1818 Toll Free 1 877 636 4353 Fax 514 277 1838 3100 These instructions are printed on 10096 unbleached recycled paper are completely Biodegradable
5. To omit a program stage m Turn the Program Selector to Finish Start As soon as the program sequence indi cator lamp for the stage you wish stops flashing m turn the Program Selector to the de sired program To repeat a program stage a program stage must end before it can be repeated m Turn the Program Selector to Finish Start When only the On LED is illuminated m Re select the program m After approx 5 seconds turn the Program Selector back to Fin ish Start Once the sequence indicator lamp for the stage you wish to repeat starts flashing turn the Program Selector to the de sired program within 3 seconds Cleaning and care To clean the washing machine m Clean the casing using a mild non abrasive detergent or soap and water and wipe dry with a soft cloth m Clean the control panel with a damp cloth m f necessary the drum can be cleaned using a Stainless steel cleaner according to the manufac turer s instructions A stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in washing machines is available from the Miele Technical Service De partment Do not use abrasive cleaners or sol m Clean the dispenser compartments vents and the fabric softener duct Cleaning the detergent drawer Should the detergent drawer become clogged or dirty it can be cleaned as follows m Pull the drawer out until it stops m Remove the siphon tube from com partme
6. m Turn the drain pump impeller in the the lint trap back of the chamber by hand to check that it rotates freely Ze Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two water in let filters to protect each inlet valve To clean the filter in the inlet hose m urn off the valve m Carefully unscrew the inlet hose from the valve by turning the connector counterclockwise using a wrench if necessary m Remove the rubber seal from the Connector m Using needle nose pliers grasp the plastic filter and pull it out of the hose connector Clean the filter under run ning water and carefully remove any large particles m Replace the filter and seal and recon nect the hose Slowly turn on the valve and check for leaks Cleaning and care Inspect the inlet hose regularly The hose should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been otherwise damaged or cut If a replacement is necessary use only a genuine Miele inlet hose as other hoses may burst under pressure To clean the filter in the inlet valve m Using a wrench carefully loosen and remove the plastic hose connector on the inlet valve m Using needle nose pliers withdraw the plastic filter by pulling on the bar see illustration Rinse under water to clean and then replace The two filters one at the pressure hose valve connection and one at the inlet connection to the solenoid valve must not be re
7. 85 hot cold FINE DELICATES PERMANENT PRESS No additional options can be selected in this program Reduced agitation is also used Temperature guidelines cold 105 F for all colors of wool and Silk max load 2 lbs 1 kg max spin 900 rom Runtime 48 min app SPIN SPEED SETTING QO On Water Gentle laa Door GEE Pre wash 5 I Programs PROGRAM PROGRAM SETTING SEQUENCE QUICK WASH 105 Drain 4 ie Spin Pina O Pre wash Sta O Main wash Rinse O Rinse amp hold Starch 2 O Drain Final spin Without End final a JJ DEn WOOLENS 105 gl cold O Check ty cS 85 G 105 105 warm 120 140 85 hot cold FINE DELICATES PERMANENT PRESS MADE IN GERMANY Starch For tablecloths napkins aprons and shirts max load 11 Ibs 5kg max spin 900 rpm Runtime 18 min app Spin For spinning wet items not washed in the machine hand washed Such items must be suitable for machine spinning The spin speed can be set to a maximum of 1200 rom Drain If laundry is to be removed wet for drip drying Normally used in conjunction with Without final spin QUICKWASH 105 F For lightly soiled items or new garments which need to be washed before wear ing for the first time max load 5 Ibs 2 5 kg max spin 1200 rom Runtime 40 min app NOTE If cold is selected in Woolens or Fine Delicates the machine will heat the water to 75 F to help the detergent disolve a
8. DELICATES For synthetics machine washable silks lace or crocheted non woolen items curtains and knit garments 1 Water level used wash high rinse high 2 Rinse cycles used Normal program three Short program three SPIN SPEED SETTING Q On r p m Water Gentle 1200 Door OFF Pre wash plus wash Sho 000000 MADE IN GERMANY WOOLENS For all machine washable woolens and wool blends Also suitable for silks 1 Water level used wash low rinse high 2 Rinse cycles used Normal program three 16 o O wien N 2 final 1 O End 600 PROGRAM PROGRAM SETTING SEQUENCE QUICK WASH 105 Drain re Spin Finish Start O Pre wash O Main wash Rinse O Rinse 4 hold Starch O Drain Final spin Without End final spin j900 O WOOLENS 105 cold cold O Check YY 85 0 warm 109 Kam 120 140 85 hot cold FINE DELICATES PERMANENT PRESS X additional options Temperature guidelines cold 85 F dark colored silks and all synthetic items lingerie 105 120 F light colored silks and lace tablecloths 140 F white cotton lace and crocheted items max load 2 lbs 1 kg max spin 600 rom Normal run time 59 min app Short run time 42 min app PROGRAM PROGRAM SETTING SEQUENCE QUICK WASH 105 Drain Cs O Main wash Rinse Spin Rinse amp hold Starch O Drain Final spin Finish O Pre wash Start WOOLENS 105 cold cold O Check Sa 0 warm 120 140
9. Installation surface Experience has shown that a concrete floor is the most suitable surface for a washing machine Concrete floors are less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floors Please note the following points m Ihe machine must be level and se Curely positioned m lo avoid vibration during spinning the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings m f installation must be on a wooden joist floor we recommend the use of a plywood base at least 11 4 thick by 23 9 8 X 23 9 8 wide 30mm X 600mm X 600mm Ideally the base should be large enough to span sev eral joists and should be anchored to the joists and not just the floorboards m As a general rule we recommend the installation of the machine or washer dryer stack in the corner of a room where the stability of the floor is greatest m f the machine is installed on a raised platform it should be secured using retaining clips available from the Miele Technical Service Dept If in stalled on a masonary or concrete base the base should be provided with a rim 1 2 to 3 4 12 20 mm high Installation Lift the machine from its shipping pallet and move it to the installation site Please note m Do not lift the machine by the drum door m Ensure that the machine feet and the floor are dry to prevent slippage dur ing the spin cycle Removing the shipping struts m Turn the left shipping strut 90 coun te
10. addi tional reduction in temperature is not recommended as this may lead to poor wash results Selecting the spin speed Setting the selector switch to the highest setting saves energy if the laun dry is to be dried in a tumble dryer The spin speed in the PERMANENT PRES S and WOOLENS program is auto matically limited to 900 rpm and in the FINE DELICATES program to 600 rom Without final spin If this option is selected the laundry will remain suspended in water at the end of the program This will help reduce creasing when immediate unloading of the drum is not possible To drain the water and complete the cy cle turn the spin speed selector from Without final spin to the desired spin speed If spinning is not desired turn the program selector to Drain Changing the program sequence To cancel a program m Turn the Program Selector to the Finish Start position To interrupt a program m urn the machine off To re start a program turn the machine on again To change an incorrectly se lected program m Turn the Program Selector to Finish Start When only the On LED is lit a new program can be se lected To change a program when the Child Safety Feature has been set see Pro grammable functions During operation it is possible to manually omit one or more program stages Or manually repeat one or more pro gram stages
11. clean only Rs do not dry clean A suitable for chlorine bleaching A not suitable for chlorine bleaching Tumble dry at normal temperature at low temperature BY do not tumble dry Ironing par hot iron 53 medium hot iron 53 cool iron Ss do not iron Powder detergent should be added to compartment UU main wash and compartment LU pre wash if selected at the beginning of each wash cycle Due to the design of the Miele 1 3 to 1 2 the manufacturer s recommended amount of detergent is plenty for excel lent wash results Do not use chlorine bleach Water is taken in through compartment UU during the main wash If your water is extremely hard above 400 ppm cal cium carbonate and compartment UY is too small for the amount of detergent needed a service technician can re program the machine so that water and detergent can also enter through com partment LU For small loads Proportionately reduce the amount of detergent used for each small load Check the wash results and the con dition of the laundry Ifthe laundry is not clean or if it is gray or hard to the touch add slightly more detergent the next time you use the machine Adding detergent It is important to use the cor rect amount of detergent be cause too little detergent can result in gray laundry grease stains not being removed lime deposits on the heating ele ments and drum in hard water ar eas
12. gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For installation and grounding instructions refer to the Elec trical Connection Section of this manual Help protect our environment Warning To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS before operating this appliance Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing is mostly manufactured from the following recycled or recyclable materials corrugated paper cardboard CFC free polystyrene polystyrene foil transparent Untreated wood Polypropylene PP strapping Rather than throwing these materials away please take them to your commu nity recycling center Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possi bility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet and cut off its power cord and remove any doors to prevent it from becoming a hazard Before using the first time Since all Miele washing machines are tested for proper operation before leav ing the factory some residual water may be left inside As this water is not visible we recom mend you perform the following steps before you use your new machine for the first time or if it has been in storage for
13. more than a few weeks between uses m Do not put any laundry in the ma chine m Add a small amount of detergent to compartment UY m Turn On the machine m Press the Short button m Turn the dial to COTTONS 140PF The machine will start to run and will flush out any residual water that may be inside The key to good wash results is finding the correct combination of detergent and temperature and then allowing the washing machine to optimize their us age through its programming Program lengths can vary for this reason The fully electronic controls offer a com bination of simple operation with many optional features For instance since a main wash generally gives good results for a normal load the pre wash cycle has been made a user selectable op tion saving time water and energy over older full cycle machines With the Hydromatic system the drum can revolve at various speeds Faster and slower agitation speeds along with pauses for soaking combine to ensure excellent wash results The automatic load control feature en sures the correct water level for the type of fabric and load being washed even though it may appear as if there is too little water in the drum Operational noise no matter what pro gram is selected is minimized through the use of an accurately balanced drum and special sound insulation Optimal usage Economy To conserve energy remember the fol lowing t
14. pressure hose 3 Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow 4 Detergent dispenser drawer 7 mo j t GA Ces Guide to the machine PB 3 5 Control panel 6 Drum door 7 Panel for access to lint filter and drain pump 8 Four height adjustable legs Guide to the machine Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment LU for the pre wash Compartment UY for the main wash Compartment 189 with lid for fabric softener or starch PROGRAM PROGRAM SETTING SEQUENCE SPIN SPEED SETTING O On QUICK WASH 105 Finish r p m O Pre wash DAN Start la o aw Manas Starch Door OFF Pre wash 1 i f O Rinse 8 hold _ s O Drain Final spin Without End final a yy OES WOOLENS 105 cold d 5 Water Gentle col O Check t7 8 warm warm 120 14 MADE IN GERMANY hd FINE DELICATES PERMANENT PRESS Door button SPIN SPEED SELECTOR switch OODE E a PROGRAM SEQUENCE indicators 2 ON OFF button LED indicator lamps Turns the machine on and off or interrupts a program The On lamp illuminates PROGRAM SELECTOR 3 Pushbuttons for additional functions Important safety instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons while using your appliance follow basic safety precautions including the follow ING 1 Read the instructions before using the appliance Do not wash materials that have been previousl
15. water pressure must be within 15 145 psi 1 10 bar If the water pres sure is greater than 145 psi 10 bar a pressure reducer must be installed If the water pressure is below 15 psi 1 bar insufficient water may be available for a complete fill The water supply hose is equipped with a filter please do not remove this filter Plumbing Connection to the drain sys tem The 5 ft 1 5m drain hose may be con nected as follows 1 Directly into a sink hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secure it firmly e g by tying the hose to the water faucet 2 To a stand pipe place the drain hose into a 1 1 2 38 mm stand pipe and firmly secure it 3 To a floor drain The machine is equipped with an airgap anti siphon ing system so that no minimum drain height is required The machine drains using a pump with a maximum delivery height of 4 ft 1 2 m Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose f desired the drain hose may be ex tended to 15 ft 4 5 m maximum 33 Electrical connection GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or break down grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding con ductor and plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and gro
16. which tangle or roll up in the drum e g bath mats can cause an imbalance during the spin cycle For safety reasons the machine does not spin if this is the case Attempts to build up spin speed will be repeated until the time allocated to spinning has expired To reduce the chances of this occur ring wash mixed loads consisting of large and small items m The lint trap may be clogged Clean the filter and pump see Cleaning and Care Problem solving guide Opening the drum door during a power failure To prevent water from spilling on to the floor make certain the machine is drained before opening the door m urn off the washing machine m Open the drain pump access panel and drain off any water see Cleaning and Care Always make sure the drum is sta tionary before reaching in to remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous m Pull down the ring in the upper right corner of the access area and the door will open 2 After sales service If problems occur that cannot be easily fixed or if the appliance is under war ranty please contact The nearest Miele Technical Service Department see back cover When contacting the Technical Service Department please have the model and Serial numbers of your appliance available both which can be found on the dataplate visible above the front glass on the inside of the door 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
17. 5 ft long 1 5m 1 1 4 32mm OD hose This washing machine is supplied with a 5 foot long 1 5m cable with plug for connection to a 120 240 V 208 V 60 Hz 3 pole 4 wire grounding power supply Power consumption Normal cycles COTTONS without prewash 190 F 1 1 kWh Water consumption COTTONS without prewash 17 US gallons 65 1 Program duration COTTONS without prewash 190 F approx 115 minutes Spin speed from 600 to 1200 rom Detergent dispenser Automatic for Prewash Mainwash Fabric softener or starch Temperature control variable from cold to 190 F 40 41 42 43 Miele Inc National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Princeton NJ 08540 Phone 800 843 7231 609 419 9898 Fax 609 419 1435 Technical Service 800 999 1360 www mieleusa com New England Showroom 555 Washington Street Wellesley MA 02482 Phone 781 431 2225 Fax 781 431 0003 Southeast Regional Headquarters 6400 Congress Avenue Suite 1700 Boca Raton FL 33487 Phone 561 995 8030 Fax 561 995 8083 West Coast Regional Headquarters 680 Eighth Street Suite 168 Sobel Building San Francisco CA 94103 Phone 800 245 8215 415 241 6820 Fax 415 241 6822 WEST COAST REGIONAL SERVICE 800 245 8215 Southern California Showroom 189 North Robertson Blvd Beverly Hills CA 90211 Phone 310 855 9470 Fax 310 358 0238 Mid West Regional Headquarters 3100 West Dundee Road
18. as nec essary until the machine stands level m Once level hold the foot 1 immobile using a wrench while turning the locking ring 2 to the right using a screwdriver Turn each locking ring until it is tight against the bottom of the machine frame All four locking rings must be tight against the bottom of the machine In addition check to see that the feet were not inadvertently un screwed while tightening the rings Running a machine that is not level or whose feet are not tight may cause damage to both the machine and its Surrounding area 31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 32 If a countertop is placed over the washer at least a 1 4 gap must be left between the top of the machine and bottom of the countertop and nothing should be within 1 2 of any other side of the washing machine Washer Dryer Stack This Miele washing machine can be in Stalled as part of a washer dryer stack in combination with a Miele tumble dryer The dryer can only be stacked on top of the washer and never vice versa For this purpose a stacking kit is avail able from the Miele Technical Service department or your Miele dealer A washer and dryer should never be stacked without using the proper stacking kit Doing so is extremely dangerous as the dryer may vibrate off of the washing machine during use Connect the water supply hose the hose marked blue to the cold water valve Turn on the valve and check for leaks The
19. d High water level only in Cottons rinses Where rinse results are particularly im portant e g Soap allergies 5th Rinse in the Cottons program For soft water areas up to 135 pom calcium carbonate In soft water areas a higher water level can be selected in addition to a 5th rinse cycle if required Program Lock Child safety feature When activated the washing machine will ignore any changes made after the first three minutes of operation For ex ample if the Program Selector is moved to a different setting or an additional function is selected after the first three minutes the On lamp will flash notify ing you that the Child Safety Feature has been activated The program will however continue uninterrupted This prevents children from inadvertently changing or stopping a wash program by playing with the dials If the Program Selector is turned to its original position the On lamp will stop flashing To change a program once the Pro gram lock is activated m Turn the Program Selector to Fin ish Start After about 30 seconds the sequence indicator lamps will start flashing in suc cession A new program can be se lected as soon as the On lamp is the only one remaining lit The three functions described above can be programmed by the owner using the steps shown on the following pages 35 Programmable functions To activate the additional
20. educe wrinkling 2 Rinse cycles used Normal program three Short program three O Without End final PIN Jd CE Programs PROGRAM PROGRAM SETTING SEQUENCE QUICK WASH 105 O Pre wash Drain ae O Main wash Spin Rinse Finish Start O Rinse amp hold Starch O Drain Final spin Without End final M7 im O WOOLENS 105 Gold cold O Check y mo 0 warm 1201140 85 N 05 hot cold FINE DELICATES PERMANENT PRESS X additional options Temperature guidelines 85 105 F dark colored items 105 120 F light colored items 140 170 F exclusively white items max load 11 Ibs 5 kg max Spin 1200 rom Normal run time 1h 55 min app Short runtime 1h20 min app PROGRAM SEQUENCE PROGRAM SETTING Finish QUICK WASH 105 Ka Start Drain T Spin O Pre wash O Main wash Rinse Rinse 8 hold O Drain Final spin WOOLENS 105 cold cold 85 O Check YY O warm 120 140 85 hot cold FINE DELICATES PERMANENT PRESS X additional options Temperature guidelines 85 F dark fabrics which are a blend or 100 synthetic fabrics 105 120 F light colored cotton or synthetic items 140 F white polyester cotton items max load 4 5 Ibs 2 kg max spin 900 rom Normal run time 1h 11 min app Short run time 50 min app 15 Programs SPIN SPEED SETTING O On r p m Water Gentle A 200 Door E Pre wash plus wash DOVUNN MADE IN GERMANY FINE
21. functions Turn off the machine close the door and release all pushbuttons Set the Program Selector to Finish Start Carry out steps 1 and 2 within 4 seconds m Press the Water plus button 4 times i e press in and out twice Step 1 11 II W G m Press the ON OFF Door OE Bre Nah plus T Short button 2 Step 2 ON Water Gentle Door OFF Pre wash plus wash Short The On LED will light up and the Pre wash and Main wash lights will flash 36 PROGRAM SEQUENCE 9 On e Pre wash Main wash Rinse Rinse 8 hold Programmable functions Step 3 m Set the Program selector to Quickwash m Set the Program selector to Drain m Set the Program selector to Woolens cold Finish QUICK WASH 105 Start Drain Spin Ng Starch cold 85 WOOLENS 105 additional function High water level Only in Cottons rinse cycles QUICK WASH 105 Drain Spin oe Starch Finish Sta cold 85 WOOLENS 105 Finish QUICK WASH 105 Start Drain Spin sA Starch cold 85 WOOLENS 105 additional function 5th rinse in Cottons program additional function Program Lock Child safety feature Step 4 m Press the Water plus button twice i e in and out once Then The Rinse Rinse amp hold LED will light
22. gent dispenser as a reminder m urn the dial to the required setting Use the tool supplied with the ma chine It is located behind the deter gent drawer door on the left hand side see Cleaning and Care Water hardness ranges ate in grains per gallon and PPM calcium carbon 1 2 3 4 soft water less than 7 grains per gallon less than 125 PPM calcium car bonate medium water 8 14 grains per gallon 130 250 PPM calcium car bonate hard water 15 22 grains per gallon 260 390 PPM calcium car bonate very hard water over 22 grains per gallon over 400 PPM calcium car bonate Preparing the Laundry The headings numbered 0 0 Dark fabrics often contain excess dye show the operating sequence and can and should be washed separately sev be used as a brief guide eral times before being included in a mixed load Before washing Delicate fabrics should be washed sep arately using the FINE DELICATES pro Prepare the wash load gram Only wash wool or wool mixtures if they are labeled machine washable on the textile care label m Pre treat the laundry Badly soiled areas e g collars and cuffs and water soluble stains can be pre treated with bar soap stain re mover or detergent mixed into a solu tion or paste Do not use detergents containing sol vents in the machine m For curtains Remove any lead
23. h greasy substances such as cosmetics or lotions and the amount of detergent was insufficient to break down the parti cles of grease m In the future when washing loads of this nature add more detergent to the main wash compartment or use the pre wash cycle with detergent Before washing the next load runa Cottons 140 F program with deter gent but without a load to clean the machine Laundry washed with liquid detergent is not clean Liquid detergent does not contain any bleaching agents capable of removing stains such as fruit coffee or tea m lo remove such stains use a general purpose powder detergent which contains oxygenated bleach or en zymes or pre treat the laundry The machine shakes during the spin cycle lf this is a new installation check to see that the shipping struts have been re moved from the back of the washer If this occurs on an existing washer the most likely cause is that the machine s four feet are not resting securely on the floor Level the machine see Installa tion instructions Weak floorboards can also lead to ex cessive noise and shaking during the spin cycle see Installation instruc tions The laundry is too wet or the machine does not spin at all The selected spin speed was too low The machine was not able to distrib ute the laundry load evenly To pro tect the machine the laundry was spun at a reduced speed or not at all Large items
24. iphon is clogged In this case the siphon tube should be cleaned see Cleaning and Care Starch Starching can be performed separately see below or can be included in any wash program as part of the final rinse Never mix fabric softener and starch to gether in compartment 181 This can clog the dispenser If starch is used for shirts blouses ta ble cloths napkins etc pour the liquid starch into compartment 181 use the same procedure as for fabric soft ener Using the Starch program to dis pense liquid starch Prepare the starch solution accord ing to the manufacturer s instructions and pour it into compartment LU Use the normal water level Water Plus button out when starching so that the solution will have the maxi mum effect Without final spin can be selected to reduce fabric creasing SPIN SPEED SETTING O On r p m Water Gentle A 200 Door OFF Pre wash plus wash Short OL NG ng Ng NG MADE IN GERMANY COTTONS For cotton fabrics without special fin ishes 1 Water levels used wash low rinse low 2 Rinse cycles used Normal program four Short program four SPIN SPEED SETTING O On Water Gentle 1 laa OFF Pre wash plus wash DUDUNG lt MADE IN GERMANY PERMANENT PRESS For cotton blend fabrics polyester blends and other synthetics such as acrylic nylon and ramie 1 Water levels used wash low rinse high to r
25. ips The automatic load control feature will adjust the water level for loads up to 11 Ibs 5kg Washing with the maximum load specified for each program water and energy saves Use the correct amount of detergent required for the water hardness in your area Miele recommends the use of pow der detergents as their characteris tics allow them to perform better in this machine than liquid detergents If the wash is not heavily stained select a lower temperature than indicated on the wash care label Before using the first time Important The appliance must be properly in stalled and connected to the water and electrical supply in accordance with local and national codes See Installation instructions Make sure the shipping struts on the rear of the washer have been re moved Any residual water left in the machine from the testing pro cess should be flushed out as follows m Do not put any laundry in the ma chine m Place 1 4 of the recommended amount of detergent in compartment LUNA m lurm on the machine m urn the program selector to the COTTONS 140 F program m Press the Short button m Any residues will be flushed out dur ing the course of the program Water hardness reminder The amount of detergent needed to wash clothes can depend on various factors including the water hardness in your area You can set the water hard ness dial in the deter
26. moved 23 Problem solving guide Any work done on the electrical components of this appliance should only be performed by a qualified and trained person in ac cordance with all local and national codes and regulations Unautho rized repairs may result in personal injury and damage to the machine The following are minor problems that can be corrected without contacting the Technical Service Department A selected program does not begin The On indicator does not light m Check that the door is properly closed the machine is plugged in and that the fuse or circuit breaker has not tripped The On indicator is on a program has been selected but the Pre wash or Main wash indica tors do not light The Program Selector was not at the Finish Start position when the pro gram was selected The following se lection sequence is important 1 Turn the Program Selector to Finish Start 2 Turn the machine On 3 Select a program 24 Check 7 warning lamp flashes Drainage fault m Check if the lint trap is clogged Clean the trap and pump impeller see Cleaning and Care m Check whether the drain hose is kinked or clogged The warning lamp will go out when the Program Selector is turned to the Finish Start position The Finish indicator is on but the laundry in the machine has not been washed The water valve is not open m ur
27. n the program selector to Fin ish Start m urn on the water supply valve m Select a program The water intake system is blocked m The valve is not fully open m The inlet hose is kinked or clogged m The filters in the inlet hose are clogged see Cleaning and Care The water pressure is too low m Check if the water flow through the supply valve is at least 1 gallon 3 81 in 15 seconds If too little water is taken in during the next program the water pressure may be too low If the pressure is adequate there may be a machine fault In this case call the Miele Technical Service Department The Pre wash indicator flashes m Start the program again If the indicator still flashes call the Miele Technical Service Department The Main wash indicator flashes during or after the end of a program If this occurs again during the next pro gram call the Miele Service Depart ment Despite adequate water supply pressure the machine takes a long time to fill Clean the filters in the water inlet sys tem see Cleaning and Care Problem solving guide Large amounts of unused de tergent remain in the dis penser drawer The water supply pressure is too low m Clean the filters see Cleaning and Care m Select the Water plus function if necessary m f using a water softener pour the de tergent into the dispenser before adding the water softener Fabric sof
28. nd to compensate for temper ature fluctuations in the plumbing sys tem 17 Additional options By selecting one or more pushbutton functions basic programs can be tai lored to the type of laundry being washed Pre wash Use for heavily soiled or stained laundry items Available in the COTTONS PER MANENT PRESS and FINE DELICATES programs Uses cold water only This is impor tant for the removal of protein stains Norinsing spinning or water heating are performed in this cycle Add the required amount of deter gent to compartment LU Water plus Slightly increases the water level best used For particularly delicate fabrics in ad dition to the Gentle wash option In hard water areas if additional water is required for dispensing the detergent In soft water areas to enhance wash ing and rinsing results For people who are skin sensitive to detergents The Water plus option is available in the following programs The wash and rinse cycles for COT TONS The wash cycle for PERMANENT PRESS 18 Gentle wash For gentle washing of lighty soiled items or delicate fabrics which tend to pill Drum movement is reduced by half Available in the COTTONS PERMA NENT PRESS and FINE DELICATES programs Short For lightly soiled items The length of the main wash is shortened An
29. nt 181 and rinse in warm water m Press down the red release lever and pull the drawer out of the machine 20 Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and m Place a 2 quart 21 capacity con lint trap tainer underneath the drain tube Occasionally small objects buttons coins etc may find their way into the lint trap If the machine does not drain completely the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is free of for eign objects m urn the lint trap lid counterclockwise 2 3 times Do not remove it Approx 2 quarts 2 of water will drain out of the hose If the main drain hose is clogged more water will be retained in the machine max 6 5 gal 251 In this case tighten the lint trap lid and empty the dish be fore repeating the procedure as often as necessary To clean the lint trap remove the tool from behind the detergent dispenser drawer Caution If laundry has been washed at a high temperature the water draining out of the machine will still be hot Stop and allow it to cool before proceeding m Open the lint trap door Z Cleaning and care m Once the flow of water stops remove the lint trap and clean it m Clean the inside of the lint trap hous ing m Remove any foreign objects e g Remove any detergent deposits or for buttons coins etc or lint eign objects from the thread of the filter l housing and filter unit before replacing
30. rclockwise 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS m Turn the right shipping strut 90 m Plug the two holes with the plastic clockwise caps provided Movement of the machine without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum The shipping struts should be stored in a safe place for future use They must be reinstalled before the machine is moved Reinstallation can be performed by reversing the above procedure m Withdraw the two struts together with the support plate 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Leveling the machine To ensure smooth operation it is es sential that the machine is level Failure to level the machine can result in the machine banging in the spin cycle or walking across the floor dur ing operation Energy and water use will also increase Adjust the four leveling feet as fol lows m lip the machine slightly and place a support such as a block of wood underneath it BEWARE The washing machine is heavier than it looks When tipping the machine be careful that it does not slip or slide along the floor Take care not to injure yourself or dam age any surrounding furniture m Unscrew each of the four feet as much as necessary by turning both the foot 1 as well as the locking ring 2 to the left using a screwdriver see il lustration m Remove the supports stand the ma chine on its feet and check to see If it is level Repeat this procedure as often
31. tener is not com pletely dispensed or water re mains in the amp compartment The dispenser drawer was opened while the fabric softener was being flushed in or The siphon tube is incorrectly posi tioned or clogged Clean it see Cleaning and Care Zo Problem solving guide Excessive build up of foam To avoid this problem please note m Use only powder detergents and carefully follow the manufacturer s dosage recommendations If foaming still occurs cut back to 1 2 of the rec ommended dosage m For lightly soiled articles or a small load reduce the amount of detergent accordingly m Pre soaked items should be rinsed thoroughly before washing It may be necessary to run a short wash cycle without detergent or clothes in order to flush excess foam from the machine The machine can be run nor mally after this procedure Lime deposits are visible on the surface of the drum m Use a descaling agent to remove the deposits Consult the manufacturer s instructions before use to ensure that the product is suitable for use in washing machines 26 Pilling on fabrics Normal everyday wear of certain fab rics causes pilling to occur The Gen tle wash function should be selected when washing these fabrics or use a program with a higher water level and reduced agitation to decrease the risk of further pilling Gray greasy particles cling to washed laundry The wash load was heavily soiled wit
32. unded in accordance with all local codes and or dinances Warning Improper connection of the equip ment grounding conductor can re sult in the risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 34 ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS This installation should be done by an experienced and qualified technician in accordance with local codes and regulations The washing machine is supplied with a 5 ft long 4 wire cord ending in a NEMA 14 30 P plug ready for connection to a 120 V 240V 208 V 60 Hz AC power supply The proper outlet can be purchased from any electrical supply dealer or from the Miele Technical Service Dept Ask for a NEMA 14 30 R receptacle EASY INSTALLATION KIT If you don t have a dedicated 4 wire 120 V 240 V 208 V 15 Amp line for this appliance but you have a3 or 4 wire 240 V 208 V 30 Amp line you can use an optional Easy Installation Kit which will allow you to connect this appliance to that line For more information on the electrical connection and the Easy Installation Kit please contact the nearest Miele Technical Service Department Programmable functions The following additional functions can be programmed into the machine if de sire
33. up Step 5 m lo store the function press the ON OFF button 3 Programmable functions If after Step 2 the Program Selector is accidentally turned to a setting other than one of the three shown f the Rinse Rinse amp hold indicator does not light up no function was activated lf the Rinse Rinse amp hold indicator lights up proceed as in Deleting the additional func tions Exception the Rinse Rinse amp hold indicator will light up if the Program Selector is set to COTTONS 190 38 Deleting the additional func tions Follow the same instructions given un der To activate the additional func tions steps 1 to 4 When the Rinse Rinse amp hold lamp goes out m Press ON OFF The additional function has now been deleted 1 1 Dimensions Height Width Depth including distance from wall Weight Capacity Rated load Circuit breaker Water pressure Maximun drain height Drain hose diameter Maximum drain length Power supply Max floor load Technical data 331 4 337 8 845 mm 860mm 23 1 5 24 220 Ibs 11 Ibs 2 8 kW 15 Amp 15 145 p s 1 4 0 ft 1 I D 15 ft 120 V 240 V 208V 360 Ibs 600 mm 610 mm 100 kg 5 kgs dry laundry single phase 60 Hz 1600 Newton 39 Technical data 1 2 Specifications Cold water hose with 3 4 female hose thread connection Drainage is via a
34. weights or strips m Empty all pockets Woolens and knitted garments should Foreign objects accidentally left in be turned inside out if recommended pockets e g nails coins paper by the manufacturer clips etc can damage clothes and the machine m Sort the laundry Only wash items that are labeled ma chine washable by the manufacturer Some garments will have a Fabric care label in the collar or side seam If so sort the laundry by care label and color Preparing the Laundry Press the Door button to open the door Load the machine Unfold the laundry and place it in the drum For best results we recommend washing mixed loads consisting of both large and small items This improves washing effectiveness and helps dis tribute the load evenly to keep the ma chine stable and reduce noise during spinning Recommended load sizes are noted below COTTONS 13 Ibs 6 0 kg PERMANENT PRESS 6 5 Ibs 3 0 kg FINE DELICATES 3 5 Ibs 1 5 kg WOOLENS 4 5 lbs 2 0 kg FINE RINSE 6 5 Ibs 3 0 kg Close the machine door Make sure there are no clothes caught between the drum door and seal Add detergent See the Adding detergent section for details 10 To start a program QO Turn the program selector to Finish Start Press the ON OFF button Press any desired Additional function pushbuttons See the Delay start section if this fea ture is desired
35. y cleaned or soaked in gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive sub stances Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flamm able or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children Before discarding an old appliance unplug the unit and remove the power cord Also remove the door to the wash compartment to prevent if from becoming a hazard Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving This appliance should never be in stalled or stored outdoors 7 Do not tamper with the controls 8 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servic ing unless specifically recommended in these Operating instructions 9 Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These subtances give off vapors that could ignite or explode 10 Under certain conditions hydro gen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period be fore using the washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any built up hydrogen gas As the
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