Miele W404 Washer
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1. H Mixed wash Poly Cottons S mO Intensive Finish Soak Pre wash DELICATES j 1200 Main wash easy 40 Rinses O Pre wash pon care 30 Rinse hold Boo Cold Drain Final spin Sent Wi Silks 30 Anti crease Finish Oson Rinse hold WOOLLENS 40 T i i 30 I ON 1 Cold O Excess detergent 0 OFF O START O Water plus Quick wash 40 Ocheckarain O Check inlet CO Door Starch 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 option or a combination of these options Use the lower button to select the Water plus option Indicator light on option selected Indicator light off option not selected Indicator lights for spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin Spin button for selecting the final spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin IRON Separate rinse panch p 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 Check lights I On 0 Off button for switching the machine on or off or interrupting a programme Door button opens the machine door Des2. Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens See also Detergent section Max load 2 kg 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 advisable to programme the 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 garments which can be washed together Sort according to colour Additional option Soak Pre wash Intensive Water plus Notes For heavy soiling 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 detergent 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 Artic
3. Otherwise there is the danger of objects being placed inadvertently in the drum If these remained unnoticed and were washed in the next load they could damage the laundry 23 How to wash correctly Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Laundry can be added or removed after the programme has started when using the following programmes COTTONS MINIMUM IRON Quick wash Mixed wash Starch m Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open m Add or remove items m Close the door The programme will continue automatically 24 The door cannot be opened when the suds temperature is above 55 C the water is above a certain level the programme has reached the Final spin stage How to wash correctly Interrupting a programme m Switch the washing machine off with the I ON O OFF button To continue with the same programme m Switch the washing machine back on again 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 different temperature can be selected for the programme in use After the start of a programme it is no longer p
4. Programme for hand washable fabrics WOOLLENS t 4 Hand washable or machine washable 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 cotton garments which can be washed together Sort according to colour Rinse programme Separate rinse Articles are only rinsed and spun in the machine Delicates and Silks 7 programmes In these programmes the laundry is washed and spun very gently to reduce creasing and the amount of ironing required thus providing Easy care for your laundry Water plus system The water level for washing and or rinsing is increased For COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes an additional rinse can also be selected Description of the appliance 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 introduced 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
5. supply if a fault has been identified the machine must be examined by a competent person before further use and repaired if necessary Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings ina clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Use This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans aircraft etc However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point Before using the machine for the first time check that the transit fitting at the rear of the machine has been removed see section on Installation During spinning a transit f
6. The pump makes These do not indicate a fault They occur at the end of a strange noises pump sequence as a normal part of the operation Large residues of The water supply Clean the filter in the water detergent remain in pressure is too low inlet system the dispenser It may be useful to press drawer the Water plus button Washing powder used Pour washing powder into the with water softener tends dispenser before adding any to become sticky water softener Fabric conditioner The siphon is either Clean the siphon see is not completely incorrectly positioned or Cleaning and care Cleaning dispensed or too clogged the detergent drawer much water remains in the compartment 36 Problem solving guide Liquid detergent does not give the required result Grey greasy particles cling to washed laundry There are white residues which look like powder detergent on dark coloured laundry Liquid detergents do not contain bleaching agents They do not remove fruit coffee and tea stains Insufficient amounts of detergent were used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not soluble in water These have ended up on the laundry Use a general purpose washing machine powder containing a bleaching agent Pour stain removers into compartment WY of the dispenser drawer and l
7. which is easily accessible after installation 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 coloured 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 correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals of your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal 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 appliance while installation work is being carried out 53 Installation and connection Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non rewireable plug the following information applies If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product it must be
8. 61 Memory IUNCUOM errr enir eeir teir tter EEE FEU REEI STEE RDE IRERE 62 DOAK oee eae a a a a a bee a a r a oe eet 63 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 textiles composed of hand washable wool or wool blend fabrics as well as satin lace silk and other hand washable garments Any other applications may be dangerous The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper use or operation This appliance should not be operated 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 damaged machine Before connecting the machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate fusing voltage and frequency match the mains electricity 6 supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this appliance ca
9. Spin button repeatedly until the indicator light for the spin speed you want comes on In some programmes the maximum spin speed is limited The machine will not allow a higher spin speed to be selected How to wash correctly 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 deselect the Water plus option O Intensive O Pre wash O Soak O Water plus m Press the appropriate additional option button Press the top button repeatedly until the indicator light for the additional option you want comes on Intensive For normal to heavy soiling with visible staining The duration of the main wash is increased 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 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed 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 w
10. cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The fuse carrier and fuse should be removed from the old plug and disposed of The old plug 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 embossed in words on the base of the plug as applicable to the design of plug fitted Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier or Service agent 54 Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Normal Intensive COTTONS 95 C 5 0 kg 1 70 45 1h32min 1h47 min 60 C 5 0kg 0 95 45 1h 56 min 60 C 5 0 kg 0 95 45 1h26min 1h 56min 40 C 5 0 kg 0 50 45 1h 56 min 40 C 5 0 kg 0 50 45 1h26 min 1h 56min MINIMUM IRON 40 C 2 5kg 0 45 49 1h 16 min 40 C 2 5 kg 0 45 49 1hO1min 1h16min DELICATES 30 C 1 0kg 0 35 65 49 min 59 min Silks 4 30 C 1 0kg 0 24 39 37 min WOOLLENS 30 C 2 0 kg 0 23 35 40 min 1 EN 60456 test programme Note for test in
11. 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 unpleasant smells If you have no reason to wash occasionally at this high temperature then run a Cottons 95 C programme with detergent but no laundry 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 compartment amp Wash under running warm water Clean the siphon tube in the same way Replace the siphon Over time detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the detergent drawer housing m Before replacing the detergent drawer use a bottle brush or similar to clean them out 31 Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter in the water inlet The washing machine has a filter to protect the water inlet valve The accessible filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose should be checked every six months or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the external water supply 32 m First turn off the stopcock m Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet hose to
12. in too much water If the water level exceeds a certain level the drain pump switches in and pumps the excess water away 3 Drain hose The drain hose is protected by a ventilation system which prevents the washing machine from being emptied completely Any leaking water from the inlet hose is fed into the sump through this protective sleeve A float switches off the safety valve preventing any more water from flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away 49 Installation and connection Connection to the water supply The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components The Water proof system must only be connected to its own stopcock It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it Do not get wet The protective sleeve of the hose must not be damaged or kinked Installation and connection The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with local and national safety regulations The German authorities do not require it to have a non return valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DIN regulations The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 100 and 1 000 kPa If it is higher than 1 000 kPa it is essential to fit a reducer valve Connection to the mains water supply should incorpor
13. it to open the access flap Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked up to 25 litres of water will be retained in the machine N Caution if laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding Procedure for draining the machine m Place a suitable container under the access flap When draining water from the machine do not unscrew the fluff filter completely or take it right out m Unscrew the fluff filter lid until water runs out To interrupt the flow of water m Tighten the fluff filter back up again 39 Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases N Make sure the fluff filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Opening the drum door N Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous m Remove the fluff filter completely m Clean the fluff filter thoroughly m Pull the emergency release downwards see illustration The drum door will open m Remove any foreign objects e g buttons coins etc and fluff Turn the impeller by hand to check that it rotates freely Any foreign object causing an obstruction should be removed m Put the fluff filter back in place and secure 40 Problem solving guide Customer con
14. the compartments as follows LU Detergent for Pre wash if selecting 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 Fabric conditioner or liquid starch m Close the detergent drawer 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 removed from the drum This light stays on at the end of the programme and remains on until the selector is turned back to the Finish position Open the drum door m Press the Door button Remove the laundry Only remove laundry from the machine once the drum has stopped turning Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could result in injury m Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles e g buttons which may be lodged there Check that all items have been removed from the drum Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves Switch off the washing machine m Press and release the ON O OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish The Anti crease Finish light will then go out Close the drum door
15. the stopcock m Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess m Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove m Clean the plastic filter m Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight If water drips out tighten the connection Never forget to put the filter back in place after cleaning Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance 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 suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous 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 the mains plug is or the START indicator plugged in light is not flashing the fuse or circuit breaker has not t
16. Miele HONEYCOMB CARE Operating instructions for Washing machine W 404 WPS 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 05 819 571 Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure they are offered for recycling Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal See the appropriate advice in the Warning and safety instructions 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 a
17. amme stage 6 eee 25 To cancel or select a different programme 0 0 000 eee 25 Programme SCQUENCE 2 reeda esri drre pina io ea doe badd want acaba ea 26 Contents Detergent 2 2 2 i chek dud hoe db be poi bs bb deeb eed doe oe ede eos 28 Water softeners ssi e cu 0 0 ccc tte n eae 28 Washing with several components 0 0000 eee 28 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch 0 00 eee 29 Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of aprogramme 2 0 eee 29 Adding fabric conditioner separately 0 0 0 ee 29 Adding starch separately scioperi eee 29 Colour run and dye removers dyeS 0 2 0 eee 29 Cleaning and care 0 0 0 a 30 BeClOU eee s eet cee sp le we ag eee ee ae Bee ee tee ae ae tt 30 Ena CICQMING 2 chewed a Pete deh eh ee oh ee ee eee ee 30 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 0 000 cee eee 31 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet 2 0 0 aaua 32 Problem solving guide 0 0 eee 33 The programme does not start 02 eee 33 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on 34 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal 35 General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result 2 0000000 36 The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button 38 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or
18. ant 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 section 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 21 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 elements _ 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 additional rinse cycle will automatically switch in A burden to the environment Liquid detergent Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer for programmes without a pre wash For programmes with a pre wash you will need to purchase a special container from the Miele Spare Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment WY of the detergent dispenser drawer Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment LU for the pre wash 22 m Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in
19. ate a mains stopcock with 3 4 thread The stopcock should be fitted by a qualified plumber The connection point is subject to mains water pressure Turn on the stopcock slowly and check for leaks Correct the position of the washer and union if appropriate The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply and connection to a household wa ter softener is not recommended Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the Miele Waterproof system hose from the stopcock it is essential to disconnect the machine from the electricity supply first Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement In order to protect the water inlet valve the dirt filter in the water inlet valve connection must not be removed Extension hose A 1 5 metre long metal extension hose is available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department as an optional extra This hose is tested to withstand pressures of up to 14 000 kPa and can be used as a flexible extension to the water supply N B Using this hose renders the Water proof system safety valve on the inlet hose ineffective 51 Installation and connection 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
20. cription 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 dditional 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 option 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 selected 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 basic programme chosen Maximum Basic programme spin speed 1200 COTTONS Quick wash Starch Drain spin WOOLLENS Separate rinse 900 MINIMUM IRON Mixed wash 600 DELICATES 400 Silks Select the spin speed Press the Spin button to select a different 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 selected 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 d
21. detached if required with a sharp twist and pull If required the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m The necessary 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 52 Drain hose connection 1 Direct into a sink or basin Please note the following 2 Hook the hose over the edge and secure Make sure that the water can drain away freely without hindrance Otherwise there is a risk of water overflowing 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 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 competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations The appliance is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230 240V mains supply The voltage rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate Please ensure these match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a fused plug and suitable switched socket
22. e than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface Please note the following points m The machine must be level and securely 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 corner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor Jit the machine is installed on a raised plinth it has to be secured against slippage during spin using retaining clips available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept 44 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 protrudes to the rear of the washing machine 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 machine 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
23. e wash Intensive Water plus Notes Only use the COTTONS 95 C programme for heavily soiled and incontinent laundry For heavy soiling 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 detergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent 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 finishes acrylic cotton fabrics coloured polyester cotton fabrics 40 30 C minimum iron fabrics not washable at higher temperatures Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive Water plus Notes For heavy soiling where staining is visible use the Intensive additional option Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent detergent for delicates See also Detergent section Max load 2 5 kg Note for tes
24. ensive option for normal to heavily soiled laundry with visible staining Use the additional option Soak instead 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 Selecting a programme and At the end of a programme in detail Sort the laundry into colours and fabric types Selecting a programme 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 e577 so oy to Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics e g bed linen table linen towelling jeans underwear T shirts nappies Additional options Soak Pr
25. ent parts and create toxic fumes Such detergents also pose a fire and explosion hazard Only use dyes specified by the manufacturer as being suitable for use in a domestic washing machine Always observe the manufacturer s instructions carefully Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion Do not use these products in this machine 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 stationary before reaching in to remove 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 performance 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 appliance to prevent misuse This should be done by a competent person The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Description of the appliance Special programmes Programme for hand washable fabrics Silks 4 Hand washable fabrics which crease easily and do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks t programme 30 C temperature only
26. hine 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 The Miele Waterproof system The Miele Waterproof system protects the washing machine from water damage The system consists of three main components 1 the inlet hose 2 the electronic unit and the washing machine housing 3 the drain hose 1 Inlet hose The inlet hose is fitted with an additional electrical safety valve which works like an automatic stopcock and is housed in the inlet hose connection box It is pressure proof to between 7 000 and 10 000 kPa The inlet hose has a protective sleeve 2 Electronic unit and washing machine housing Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the appliance A float switches off the safety valves preventing any more water from flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away Overflow protection This prevents the washing machine taking
27. hout 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 Water consumption and energy usage 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 recognition system will reduce the amount of water time and energy used This may mean that the programme duration alters during the course of the wash programme Instead of the COTTONS 95 C programme use the COTTONS 60 C programme together with the Intensive 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 Detergent Do not exceed the amounts of detergent which may be recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads approx 1 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 additional options for light to normal soiling where there are no obvious marks a wash programme together with the Int
28. in whilst carrying out steps 0 i089 Switch the machine on with the ON O OFF button Wait until the START indicator light comeson and then release the START button Turn the programme selector to the MINIMUM IRON 60 C position The Soak Pre wash sequence indicator 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 setting If the Soak Pre wash sequence indicator 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 machine off with the ON O OFF button The Soak button has now been allocated the setting you have chosen This setting will remain in memory until another setting is programmed 63 South Africa Miele Pty Ltd 304 Tungsten Road Strijdom Park 2194 P O Box 1654 Randburg 2125 Tel 011 793 7452 Telefax 011 793 7447 Internet www miele co za E mail info miele co za Alteration rights reserved 2103 M Nr 05 819 571 01 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine
29. ing level m Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again using the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing 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 47 Installation and connection Building under a continuous worktop 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 you wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid the conversion 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 undertaken by qualified and competent persons in accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit 48 Washer and Dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing mac
30. ioners 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 according to the amount specified on the packaging Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme m Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to compartment amp Do not exceed the maximum level mark The conditioner or liquid starch is automatically 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 siphon 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 compartment as it will clog it up See Adding starch separately Adding fabric conditioner separately m Add fabric conditioner to compartment 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 viscous 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 Sta
31. iquid detergent into a dispenser ball Never put stain removers and liquid detergent together in the dispenser drawer Add more detergent Before washing the next load run a COTTONS 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load See also Extra cleaning in Cleaning and Care Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush once the laundry is dry Use a liquid detergent to wash dark coloured textiles Liquid detergents usually contain no zeolites 37 Problem solving guide The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button The machine is not Put the plug in the socket and switch on connected to the electricity supply The washing machine is Switch the machine on with the I ON O OFF button not switched on Open the drum door as described in the section Opening the door in the event of a power failure The door was not Press hard against the lock side of the drum door correctly 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 38 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 filter flap opener behind the detergent drawer fascia panel m Use
32. itting which is still in place may result in damage to both the machine and adjacent furniture or appliances Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time e g holiday especially if there is no floor drain gully in the immediate vicinity Flooding danger If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing Make sure the drain hose is secure so that the force of the water flowing out of the hose does not dislodge it Otherwise this will result in flooding Take care to ensure that foreign objects e g nails pins coins paper clips do not find their way into the machine with the washing These may damage components of the machine e g suds container drum which in turn can result in damage to the washing Warning and safety instructions If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed the machine should not need to be descaled If however you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging If in doubt contact the Miele Customer Ser vice Dept or your Miele Dealer Textiles which have been pre treated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine Never use solvent based cleaning agents in this machine as this may result in damage to compon
33. les which have been washed by hand and only need to be rinsed and spun in the machine Max load 5 kg Drain Spin Notes Drain only Select Without spin Do not use for Woollens Max load 5 kg 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 components 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 N Do not use solvent based cleaning 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 several times before being washed together with other garments Always wash whites and coloureds separately Delicate textiles should be washed separately 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 man
34. me 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 26 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
35. n only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric 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 unforeseen dangers for the user for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved engineer Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is being carried out The machine is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when 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 The Miele Waterproof system protects from water damage provided the following conditions have been met the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity
36. nd Silks 4 programmes 000 cee ee 9 Water pluS System 5 444 ta a0 save eed hee do ee b ritiy eae e daw eee 9 Future updates PC c cous dae oe bia ed Bale Ga Go od eae ee 10 COMO Panel iv si teedach sede Pio 4 Lea Se ee lake eee EE tle Bid ee 11 Important control panel features 0 ee 12 Programme S6l6CtOl ws tiling eee eae ea kala sae wee as 12 Cditional option buttons 0 eee 12 Spin button with indicator lights 2 eee 12 Before using for the firsttime 0 0 20000000005 13 Washing environmentally and economically 14 Energy and water consumption 0 trike eiaa eee 14 PCTS Sey ntact AR e ae eh ak en cadet S earn abies aman 14 Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive 0 000 cee ee 14 When drying with a tumble dryer 0 0000000 14 How to wash correctly 0 0 00202 cee 15 Briel IMSTRUGHOMS 35 0 we sant ENE oe ORs a Mek ee E ath Aes a es 15 Programme Chart suteei eiae eaud aa i a E aaia ia PUR adan AUR ie ie 16 Before washing eres esar kets P aCRE EERE EEA REE RE ER EERE ERE EE ES 19 Selecting a programme 1 tenes 20 Additional OPtiOns 44444104 0e00 cena tierend ieir ree daa Sane ees 21 At the end of a programme annara 28 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 24 Interrupting a PrograMMe 6 ee 25 Altering a programme once selected 0 0002 25 Skipping a progr
37. ossible 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 indicator light will go out again when the programme selector is moved back to the programme previously chosen Skipping a programme stage m Turn the programme selector to Finish 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 To cancel or select a different programme m Switch the washing machine off with the I ON O OFF button m Turn the programme selector to Finish The programme has now been cancelled m Switch the washing machine back on with the I ON O OFF button m Select a different programme m Press the START button 25 How to wash correctly Programme sequence This washing machine has fully electronic controls with automatic load recognition This machine takes in the right amount of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate This means that programme cycles and durations 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 program
38. power failure 2 tte eae 39 Blocked drain OUIET er keremi hak eaa sks name cake Muerte katona 39 Opening the drum door 02 eee 40 Customer contact 0 0 00 eee eens 41 Contents Installation and connection 0 0 00 cee 42 Front VEW pesa AOR cetera e He elites Week ad eh eee Bue AEE B Daa aE A e E 42 Rear VIEW esin en eE e h pale EI re a ed ele ea a he eee bah anes 43 INStANANOMSUMACES coh rre a Ba wean nach gone Use aca fh ane ime aes aed 44 Installing the washing machine 000 00 eee 44 Removing the transit fittings 0020 0 0 ee eee 44 Re fitting the transit bars 2 0 tee 46 Levelling the MAChiNG va sssri ensen unia GAY e Gee ethene eee wed eR Ee 47 Screwing out and adjusting the feet 0 2 0 0 eee 47 Building under a continuous worktop in a kitchen run 45 48 Washer and Dryer stack 0 eee 48 The Miele Waterproof system uaua 49 Connection to the water supply s sa suasa uea e a 50 Connection to the drainage system 2 0 0 0 2 eee 52 Electnical conneChom UK sic Chae eas kB hb Re awe A ae ee 53 Consumption data 00 0 0 55 Note for test institutes 2 tee ee 55 Technical data Laaa 56 Programmable functions 0 20 0 0 eee 58 Water plus System eesse sarni akak RAEG Oa ae eae a ee 58 STIG ACT OM rise atin ei paa Sechelt de poe a Seiad ae dale dei aad Ge dona ae 60 Top up rinse for COTTONS 00 eee
39. rch m Select a spin speed m Press the START button Colour run and dye removers dyes m Do not use colour run or dye removers in this washing machine m Dyes suitable for use in 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 29 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 water Wipe dry with a soft cloth m Clean the fascia 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 purpose cleaning agents These might damage plastic surfaces and other components because of the chemicals 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 suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals It can be washed 300 times 30 Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash 70 C or above with powder detergent approx
40. restricted pump as described in Problem solving guide Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure The Check inlet light The water inlet is Check whether flashes restricted the stopcock is opened wide enough the inlet hose is kinked The filter in the wa Clean the filter ter inlet hose is dirty The Excess Excessive foam Use less detergent next time and detergent check has built up during follow the manufacturer s light comes on washing instructions on dosage given on the packaging The Main wash There is a fault Start the programme again indicator light is If the fault indicator occurs again flashing in the contact the Service Department programme The position of the programme selector was altered after Anti crease Finish the start of the programme Turn the programme selector indicator light back to the programme previously chosen flashes in the programme sequence display To switch off the fault indicator switch the washing machine off with the ON O OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish 35 Problem solving guide General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result The machine The four feet are not Level the machine See shakes during the __ resting evenly on the advice on installation i floor The laundry has not The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed been spun was too low next time satisfactorily
41. right hand transit bar 90 left hand transit bar 90 then then m withdraw the transit bar m withdraw the transit bar 45 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 machine 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 In AA 9 m Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine Make sure that holes are fitted over retainers 46 Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation Incorrect installation may increase electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are used to level the machine All four feet are screwed in when the machine is delivered m Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew m Use a spirit level to check the machine is stand
42. riooed The programme does The washing machine has Prepare the machine as not start when not been prepared for described in Before Drain Final spin has using for the first time using for the first time been selected 33 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 Check inlet and The Waterproof system Call the Service Check drain lights has reacted Department flashes 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 34 Problem solving guide A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal Fault indicator The Check drain The drain outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the drain light flashes
43. rst ensure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish 62 Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps 0 i089 Switch the machine on with the ON O OFF button Wait until the START indicator light comeson and then release the START button Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 30 C position If the Soak Pre wash sequence indicator light does not flash the Memory func tion has not been activated flashes the Memory function is activated Press the START button to activate or deactivate the Memory function option Switch the machine off with the ON O OFF button The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so until 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 process If the soak button is pressed the selected 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 Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish Press the START button and keep it pressed
44. rum 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 interim spin Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected See the relevant section under Installation Also check that the fluff filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared for using for the first time To activate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent Using detergent could result in an excessive 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 Wit
45. stitutes 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 55 Technical data Height Width Depth Depth with door open Weight Max floor load Capacity Voltage Rated load Fuse rating Consumption data Minimum water flow pressure Maximum water flow pressure Inlet hose length Drain hose length Connection cable length Drain pump head max Drain pump length max Test marks 56 85 0 cm 59 5 cm 58 0 cm 94 5 cm 94 kg 1600 Newton approx 160 kg 5 kg dry laundry see data plate see data plate see data plate see Consumption data 100 kPa 1 bar 1 000 kPa 10 bar 1 60 m 1 50 m 1 60 m 1 00 m 5 00 m VDE radio and television suppressed eee Viele Programmable functions for changing standard settings Programmable functions The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requirements The programmable functions are activated with the help of the START button and the programme selector 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
46. store in memory Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly 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 ON O OFF button Wait until the START indicator light comeson and then release the START button Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 40 C position If the Soak Pre wash sequence indicator 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 COTTONS option Switch the machine off with the ON O OFF button The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so until you alter it 61 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 chosen again the display will show the additional 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 deactivated Follow steps to to programme and store in memory Before you begin fi
47. sure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish 60 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 button Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 60 C position If the Soak Pre wash sequence indicator light Gentle action has not been activated does notflash Gentle action has been activated Press the START button to activate or deactivate the Gentle action option Switch the machine off with the ON O OFF button The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so until you alter it flashes 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 and the suds are cooled down Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes Top up rinse takes place when temperatures 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 deactivated Follow steps to to programme and
48. t 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 B Fabric conditioner or liquid starch The right amount to dispense will depend on the following The quantity of laundry 28 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 hardness level in your area Water softeners A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in extremely hard water areas Dispense according 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 softener Washing with several components If you wash using several components e g special application detergents we recommend always dispensing the agents into compartment WY in the following order 1 Detergent 2 Water softener 3 Stain remover This way the agents are distributed more efficiently Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Fabric condit
49. t institutes For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the ntensive option 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 heavy soiling where staining is visible use the Intensive additional option Laundry remains relatively crease 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 MB 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 RNE 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 Please note that hand washable garments will not shrink stretch matt or felt beyond the accepted tolerance of that item
50. tact In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself please contact Your Miele dealer or Your nearest Miele Service Department see back cover for the address When contacting the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate visible 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 improve our service 41 Installation and connection Front view Inlet hose with Waterproof system Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Electricity supply cable Drum door Flexible drain hose with 0 Flap for fluff filter drain pump and detachable swivel elbow emergency release Facia panel with controls d Handle recesses for moving the machine Four height adjustable feet 42 Installation and connection Rear view Protruding lid edge for holding when Transit bar covers Movig ene magnine Restraining clip for Electricity supply cable Inlet hose 3 Inlet hose with Waterproof system Drain tose Drainage hose Electricity supply cable Transit bars when removed 43 Installation and connection Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycl
51. the end of every programme with the exception of the WOOLLENS programme the anti crease action switches on for a maximum of 30 minutes The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anti crease phase 1 A third rinse takes place automatically if there is too much foam in the drum a spin 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 27 Detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable including liquid compact concentrated tablets liquid tablets and special application detergents Use dispensing 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 biological 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 Detergen
52. tton Wait until the START indicator light comes on and then release the START button Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 75 C position The Soak Pre wash sequence indicator 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 setting see list on previous page The Soak Pre wash sequence indicator light will flash x1 Setting 1 x2 Setting 2 x3 Setting 3 x4 Setting 4 Switch the machine off with the I ON O OFF button The Water plus button has now been allocated the setting you have chosen This setting will remain in memory until another setting is programmed 59 Programmable functions Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for washing slightly soiled articles more gently It should be activated 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 Before you begin first en
53. ufacturer Close any zips fasten hooks and eyes etc before washing Fasten duvet covers to prevent smaller items rolling up inside them N Do not wash any items in this machine which are specified by the manufacturer as non machine washable on the care label EX symbol How to wash correctly Selecting a programme Switch on the washing machine m Press in the ON O OFF button 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 effect 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 20 O Select a programme DELICATES COTTONS Pel 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 1200 900 600 400 Rinse hold Without spin m Press the
54. wash and rinse stages and in the COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes an extra rinse cycle is introduced 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 activated by pressing the Water plus additional option button 58 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 machine is delivered with setting 2 programmed as standard Setting 3 an extra rinse 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 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 detergent allergy Programmable functions Follow steps to to programme and store in memory Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly 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 bu
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