Miele Washer W 1215 User Manual

Operating and Installation  
Instructions  
Washer  
W 1215  
en - US, CA  
To prevent accidents and  
machine damage,  
read these instructions  
before installation or use.  
M.-Nr. 05 874 921  
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Contents  
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cleaning the inlet hose filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
A wash program cannot be started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
The program was interrupted and a fault message appears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
General issues with the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Poor wash results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Opening the drum door during a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Back view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Removing the shipping struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Installing the shipping struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Level the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Installation beneath a counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Washer stand with drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Washer / Dryer Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Water connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not wash articles that have been  
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,WARNING - To reduce the risk of  
fire, electric shock or injury to  
persons while using your appliance  
follow basic safety precautions,  
including the following:  
previously cleaned, washed, soaked or  
spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning  
solvents or other flammable  
substances. These articles give off  
vapors that could ignite or explode. Do  
not add these items to the wash load.  
Read all instructions before using  
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Under certain conditions, hydrogen  
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the appliance.  
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, turn  
on all hot water faucets and let the  
water flow from each for several  
minutes before using the washing  
machine. This will release any built-up  
hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an  
open flame during this time, the gas is  
flammable.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
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This appliance must be grounded. In  
the event of malfunction or breakdown,  
grounding will reduce the risk of  
electric shock by providing a path of  
least resistance for electric current. This  
appliance is equipped with a cord  
having an equipment-grounding  
conductor and a grounding plug. The  
plug must be plugged into an  
appropriate outlet that is properly  
installed and grounded in accordance  
with all local codes and ordinances.  
Before the appliance is removed for  
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service or discarded, remove the door.  
WARNING - Improper connection of  
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Do not reach into the appliance if  
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the equipment-grounding conductor  
may result in a risk of electric shock.  
Check with a qualified electrician if you  
are in doubt as to whether the  
the drum is moving.  
Do not install or store this appliance  
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where it will be exposed to the weather.  
appliance is properly grounded.  
Do not tamper with  
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Do not modify the plug provided  
the controls.  
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with the appliance - if it will not fit the  
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by  
a qualified electrician.  
Do not repair or replace any part of  
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the appliance or attempt any servicing  
unless specifically recommended in  
these operating instructions.  
Do not allow children to play on or in  
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the appliance. Close supervision is  
necessary when the appliance is used  
near children.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Guide to the washer  
Control panel  
aProgram selection buttons e-  
For selecting a program.  
g"Buzzer" button  
hFault indicators  
bWash options  
Special features to enhance a wash  
program.  
i"Delay Start" button  
For delaying the start of a program.  
j"Start / Stop" button  
Begins the wash program or  
interrupts a program.  
cTemperature button  
For selecting the desired wash  
temperature.  
k"On / Off" button  
Turns the machine on and off.  
dSpin speed button  
For selecting the desired spin speed.  
l"Door" button  
Opens the drum door.  
ePC Indicator  
Allows a service technician to check  
and update the wash programs.  
mDisplay (hr / min)  
Shows the delayed start time and the  
countdown to the end of the  
program.  
fProgram status display  
Shows the current cycle of the wash  
program.  
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Before using for the first time  
The appliance must be correctly  
installed and connected before the  
first use. Please see the "Installation  
instructions".  
This washing machine has  
undergone thorough functional  
testing in the factory, there may be  
some residual water in the drum  
from this process.  
For safety reasons, it is not possible to  
run a spin cycle before the first use. A  
program must be run without laundry  
and detergent to flush out any residual  
water from the factory testing process,  
as well as to activate the spin cycle.  
^ Turn on the water valve.  
^ Press the "On / Off" button.  
^ Select the "Extra White" program with  
the program buttons.  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button.  
Once the program ends, the washer  
can be used for laundry.  
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Using the washer  
1. Prepare and sort the laundry General tips  
^ Empty all pockets.  
– Dark fabrics often bleed the first few  
times they are washed. They should  
be washed separately several times  
before being included in a mixed  
load.  
– Remove any lead weights or strips  
from curtains before washing.  
– Loose underwires should be  
removed or sewn in place before  
washing.  
– Woolens and knitted garments  
should be turned inside out.  
– Close zippers and hooks and eyes  
before washing.  
,Foreign objects left in pockets  
(e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)  
can cause damage to clothes and  
the machine.  
– Comforter covers and pillowcases  
should be fastened in order to  
prevent small items from rolling  
inside of them.  
^ Sort the laundry.  
Do not machine wash items if it is not  
recommended on the fabric care label.  
Only wash items in the machine that are  
labeled machine washable by the  
manufacturer. Most garments have a  
fabric care label in the collar or side  
seam. Sort the laundry by care label  
and color.  
^ Pretreat stains.  
Tough stains (e.g. blood, egg, coffee,  
tea, etc.) or badly soiled areas (e.g.  
collars and cuffs) should be penetrated  
with a stain remover or a paste made  
from powdered detergent and warm  
water.  
,Do not use chemical solvents in  
the machine.  
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2. Load the laundry  
3. Select a program  
^ Turn on the washer using the  
"On / Off" button.  
^ Open the drum door using the "Door"  
button.  
^ Load the laundry into the drum. For  
best results, wash mixed loads of  
small and large items. This will  
improve washing effectiveness and  
help distribute the load evenly.  
Note: Overloading the washer will  
cause poor wash results and wrinkling.  
^ Press the "PROGRAMS" button e or  
- until the desired program indicator  
lights.  
^ Close the drum door.  
To prevent damage to the door seal  
and clothing, make sure that there is  
nothing caught between the drum  
door and the seal.  
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Program guide  
Temperatures Fabric  
Spin  
speed  
Laundry  
care  
symbol  
Normal  
Hot  
Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive  
D
C
B
A
e
Max For a rapid wash of colorfast items and  
mixed loads made from cottons and  
High  
linen, e.g. jeans, t-shirts, underwear,  
Very Warm  
Warm  
socks.  
Cold  
No Heat  
Wrinkle-free  
Hot  
Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive  
D
C
B
A
e
Med For cotton blends, polyester blends  
and synthetics, e.g. acrylic, nylon,  
ramie. Fabric softener can be  
Very Warm  
Warm  
dispensed in the final rinse of these  
programs to reduce static cling.  
Cold  
No Heat  
Sanitize  
Sanitize  
Very Hot  
Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive  
F
E
Max For white items with special hygienic  
demands, e.g. baby clothing,  
High  
underwear, towels.  
Extra White  
Sanitize  
Very Hot  
Hot  
Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak  
F
E
D
Max For white items without special  
hygienic demands.  
High  
Delicates  
Warm  
Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak  
B
A
e
Low For delicate machine washable  
clothing, e.g. satin, hosiery, lingerie,  
lace or crocheted (non-wool) items.  
Cold  
No Heat  
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Temperatures Fabric  
Spin  
speed  
Laundry  
care  
symbol  
Woolens /  
Warm  
Options: Sensitive  
B
A
e
High For hand and machine washable wool  
and wool blends.  
Cold  
Med  
No Heat  
Silk  
Options: Sensitive  
Cold  
A
Slow For hand and machine washable silks  
and other non-wool hand washable  
garments.  
No Heat  
e
Handwash / Options: Extended, Heavy soil, Sensitive  
Warm  
B
A
e
Med For hand washable items with no wool  
or silk content.  
Cold  
No Heat  
Sturdy  
Warm  
Options: None  
B
A
e
Med For a mixed load of colorfast or perma  
press items, or for cotton blends.  
Low  
Cold  
No Heat  
Custom  
Sanitize  
Very Hot  
Hot  
Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive  
F
E
D
C
B
A
e
Max All options can be selected individually  
for colorfast or white items.  
High  
Med  
Low  
Very Warm  
Warm  
Slow  
Hold  
Cold  
No Heat  
No  
Spin  
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Using the washer  
4. Select wash options  
(if needed)  
Extended  
For laundry with normal to heavy soiling  
or stains.  
The upper button selects the following  
"OPTIONS":  
The main wash cycle time for the wash  
program will be extended.  
– Extended  
– Extended and Heavy Soil  
– Extended and Soak  
– Heavy Soil  
Heavy Soil  
For heavily soiled laundry where a  
pretreatment is necessary to remove  
surface soiling.  
– Soak  
Soak  
– No selection  
For heavy soiling and stubborn stains  
(e.g. blood, grease, chocolate) that  
require soaking before the main wash.  
The lower button selects the "Sensitive"  
option.  
The preset soak time is 2 hours.  
Sensitive  
An additional final rinse that will wash  
away detergent residue and scents.  
Buzzer  
A buzzer signals the end of the wash  
program, or after "No Spin".  
The buzzer will sound until the washer  
is turned off. Once activated, the  
buzzer is active in all programs unless  
turned off.  
^ Select the desired "OPTIONS". Press  
the upper button until the indicator of  
the desired wash option lights.  
See the "Program Guide" to determine  
which options can be selected in each  
program.  
The warning sound (indicating a fault  
has occurred) will activate independent  
of whether the buzzer is turned on or  
off.  
If the wash option chosen is not  
compatible with the program, the  
indicator light will go out when the  
button is released.  
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Using the washer  
5. Select the temperature and  
spin speed  
Program  
Spin speed  
High  
Normal  
The default temperature and spin  
speed will automatically be selected for  
each program. However, you can  
adjust the temperature and spin speed  
within the parameters of the selected  
wash program.  
Wrinkle Free  
Sanitize  
Med  
High  
Extra White  
Delicates  
Woolens /  
Silk /  
High  
Low  
High  
Slow  
Handwash /  
Sturdy  
Med  
Med  
Custom  
Max - No Spin  
The laundry is spun after the main  
wash and between the rinse cycles.  
Reducing the final spin speed will also  
reduce the rinse spin speeds. If in the  
programs "Sturdy" and "Custom" a spin  
speed lower that "Med" is selected, an  
extra rinse cycle is added to remove  
any detergent left in the laundry.  
^ Press the "TEMP" and "SPIN" buttons  
until the indicator of the desired  
setting lights.  
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Special spin options  
No spin  
^ Select "No spin".  
Hold  
The laundry is not spun after the final  
rinse, but the water is drained away.  
After the drain cycle, the washer goes  
immediately into the Anti-Crease cycle.  
Spinning between these rinses is also  
omitted in this setting. If "No Spin" is  
selected in the programs "Sturdy" and  
"Custom", an extra rinse cycle is  
added.  
(only for the "Custom" program)  
^ Select "Hold".  
The laundry is not spun and remains  
soaking in water. This will prevent  
wrinkles if the laundry is not removed  
immediately at the end of the wash  
program.  
To start the final spin  
^ Select the desired spin speed.  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" T button.  
To finish the program  
^ Press the "Door" button.  
The water will be drained away.  
^ Use the "Door" button to open the  
door.  
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6. Add detergent  
For optimum wash results, it is  
important to use the correct amount of  
detergent.  
Too little detergent may cause:  
– Ineffective cleaning of laundry;  
fabrics may become gray and stiff  
over time.  
– Grease stains on the laundry.  
– Hard water deposits on the heating  
element.  
^ Pull out the detergent dispenser  
drawer and add detergent to the  
compartments.  
Too much detergent may cause:  
– Oversudsing with minimal drum  
movement; poor wash, rinse and  
spin results.  
j
i
= Detergent for the main wash  
= Only add detergent (1/4 of the  
total recommended amount of  
detergent) to this compartment  
if the "Heavy Soil" wash option  
is selected.  
– Higher water consumption through  
an automatic, additional rinse cycle.  
– Higher environmental burden.  
§
= Fabric softener or liquid starch.  
^ Close the detergent dispenser  
drawer.  
,Do not use detergents  
containing chemical solvents.  
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Detergent  
Use only high efficiency, low  
sudsing laundry detergent  
formulated for front loading washing  
machines.  
For wool and wool blend fabrics, use a  
detergent specially formulated for  
woolens.  
Follow instructions on the detergent  
packaging to ensure the correct usage  
and dosage amount. Adjust the amount  
of detergent if the load is smaller or  
more or less soiled than normal.  
^ If you are using liquid detergent, use  
the liquid detergent insert in the main  
wash compartment j .  
Add detergent to the main wash  
compartment j at the beginning of  
each wash program. Only add  
detergent (1/4 of the total recommended  
amount) to compartment i if the  
"Heavy Soil" option was selected.  
The insert helps to measure the correct  
amount of detergent. It also prevents  
the detergent for the main wash from  
being used during the Pre-wash when  
the "Heavy Soil" option is used.  
Liquid detergent insert  
Remove the insert from the  
compartment j when powder  
detergent is used.  
,Do not use chlorine bleach!  
An insert is supplied in the drum of the  
washer.  
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Detergent  
The amount of detergent used  
depends on the level of soiling:  
Water hardness  
Hardness  
level  
Water  
Water  
German  
quality  
hardness hardness  
Light soiling  
in mmol/l  
0 - 1.3  
in °d  
0 - 7  
No soiling or stains are visible.  
I
soft  
Normal soiling  
II  
moderate  
1.3 - 2.5  
over 2.5  
7 - 14  
Some visible soiling or a few light  
stains.  
III  
hard to  
over 14  
very hard  
Heavy soiling  
Water softener  
Very visible soiling or stains.  
If the water hardness level is between II  
and III, you can soften the water to  
reduce detergent consumption.  
The size of the load and the water  
hardness level in your area have an  
impact on the amount of detergent  
necessary to obtain optimum wash  
results. If you do not know the water  
hardness level in your area, contact  
your local water authority.  
The detergent packaging should  
indicate the correct amount to use in  
your machine. Add the detergent, then  
add the water softener. You can then  
use the recommended amount of  
detergent for water hardness level I.  
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Detergent  
Fabric softener  
Never mix fabric softener and starch  
together in the fabric softener  
compartment §. This will clog the  
dispenser.  
Fabric softener added to the wash  
program will make fabrics feel softer  
and will reduce static cling in the dryer.  
^ Open the lid of the fabric softener  
compartment §.  
^ Pour liquid fabric softener into the  
compartment 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.  
^ Close the compartment lid and push  
in the dispenser drawer.  
The fabric softener will automatically be  
dispensed during the final rinse cycle.  
A small amount of water will remain in  
the compartment at the end of the  
program.  
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Detergent  
Starch  
Fabric dye  
Mild liquid starch is a synthetic starch  
wash used to give fabrics some  
stiffness. Starching can be included in  
any wash program as part of the final  
rinse.  
Do not use fabric dyes in this  
washer!  
^ Open the fabric softener  
compartment §.  
^ Add the recommended amount of  
starch to the compartment.  
Do not exceed the maximum fill  
level.  
^ Close the compartment lid and push  
in the dispenser drawer.  
^ The starch will be dispensed during  
the final rinse.  
At the end of the program, a small  
amount of water will remain in the fabric  
softener compartment.  
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7. Select Delay Start (if  
needed)  
8. Start the program  
^ Press the flashing "Start / Stop"  
button to begin the program.  
If you wish, the start of the wash  
program can be delayed to have a load  
completed at a later time. Delay start  
allows you to delay the start of a  
program for 30 minutes to a maximum  
of 24 hours.  
The display will show the maximum  
program run time. It will count down in  
minutes. For the first 10 minutes, the  
washer calculates the water  
absorbency of the laundry, possibly  
lengthening or shortening the overall  
program time.  
^ Press the "Delay Start" button. The  
delay start time will be extended with  
each press of the button.  
9. Activate the program lock  
(if necessary)  
– For less than a 10 hour delay, the  
delay time extends in 30 minute  
increments.  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button until the  
"Child Lock" indicator lights.  
– For more than a 10 hour delay, the  
delay time extends in 1 hour  
increments.  
See "Locking the washer" for further  
details.  
Canceling Delay Start  
^ Press the "Delay Start" button until 24  
appears in the display, press once  
more and the action will be canceled.  
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10. Remove the laundry  
The "STATUS" indicator "Anti-Crease /  
End" will be displayed at the end of the  
program.  
^ Use the "Door" button to open the  
drum door.  
Do not attempt to remove laundry  
from the washer if the drum is  
turning. You may seriously injure  
yourself. If the drum turns with the  
door open, contact Miele’s  
Technical Service Department.  
^ Check the folds of the door seal for  
any small articles which may have  
been trapped.  
^ Remove the laundry.  
Check the drum for any missed  
pieces of laundry. Items  
inadvertently left in the washer may  
be damaged (e.g. shrink or discolor)  
during the next wash cycle.  
^ Turn the washer off using the  
"On / Off" button.  
^ Close the drum door.  
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Canceling a program  
Making changes to the  
program  
You can cancel a wash program any  
time after a program starts.  
– A program change is not possible  
once a program has started. To  
select a different program, the  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button.  
The washer drains the wash water away  
and the program is canceled.  
started program must be canceled.  
– The buzzer can be turned on or off.  
To add or remove laundry  
– A spin speed can be selected until  
the final spin starts.  
^ Press the "Door" button.  
No changes can be made if the  
program lock is activated.  
To select another program  
^ Turn off the washer using the  
"On / Off" button.  
^ Turn on the washer using the  
"On / Off" button.  
Interrupting a program  
^ Turn off the washer using the  
"On / Off" button.  
To continue the program  
^ Turn on the washer using the  
"On / Off" button.  
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Using the washer  
Adding / removing laundry  
during a wash program  
The drum door cannot be opened if:  
– the water temperature is greater than  
130°F (55°C).  
You can interrupt the following  
programs to add or remove a piece of  
laundry:  
– the water level is too high.  
– the final spin has started.  
– the program lock is activated.  
– Normal  
– Wrinkle-free  
– Sturdy  
If you press the "Door" button during  
any of these conditions, the "Child  
Lock" indicator will light.  
^ Use the "Door" button to open the  
door.  
^ Add or remove the piece of laundry.  
^ Close the drum door.  
The program will continue  
automatically.  
Note  
Once the program has started, the  
washer cannot make adjustments for  
the load size.  
The time remaining will automatically  
adjust.  
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Locking the washer  
Electronic program lock  
Child Safety Lock  
Washer in use  
Washer not in use  
The program lock prevents the washer  
from being opened or the program,  
temperature or spin speed from being  
changed during a wash program.  
The Child Safety Lock can be activated  
to prevent a child from operating or  
climbing inside the washer.  
When the Child Safety Lock is  
activated, the drum door cannot be  
opened and a program cannot be  
started.  
To activate the program lock  
^ Once the wash program has started,  
hold the "Start / Stop" button until the  
"Child Lock" indicator illuminates.  
To activate the Child Safety Lock  
– The washer must be turned off.  
– The drum door must be closed.  
The program lock is now activated.  
The washer can no longer accept  
program changes.  
Steps 1. to 4. must be carried out  
within 5 secs or the washer will not  
recognize the activated Child Safety  
Lock.  
At the end of the program, the program  
lock is automatically unlocked.  
To cancel the program lock  
^ Hold the "Start / Stop" button until the  
"Child Lock" indicator goes out.  
1. Press and hold the "Sensitive" and  
"TEMP" buttons until step 4.  
2. Turn on the washer using the  
"On / Off" button.  
A dot shows in the display.  
3. Press the "Extended / Heavy Soil /  
Soak" button three times.  
4. Release the "Sensitive" and "TEMP"  
buttons.  
The "Child lock" indicator flashes.  
To deactivate the Child Safety Lock  
^ Repeat steps 1. through 4.  
The "Child Lock" indicator will go out.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Cleaning the drum  
,Before cleaning the appliance,  
disconnect the power supply by  
unplugging the unit or manually  
tripping the circuit breaker.  
Miele suggests running a  
"maintenance cycle" approx. once a  
month to ensure that your washing  
machine remains clean and free of any  
soil buildup or odors.  
Cleaning the washer  
^ Do not add laundry to the drum.  
^ Clean the exterior of the washer with  
a mild solution of non-abrasive  
detergent or soap and water. Wipe  
dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Select the "Sanitize" program.  
^ Add a 1/4 cup of detergent to the  
respective compartment (if desired).  
^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel  
cleaner specially formulated for use  
in a washing machine. This type of  
cleaner is available from Miele.  
^ Run the program as normal through  
to completion.  
Desclaing the washer  
If the correct amount of detergent is  
dispensed, the machine should not  
need to be descaled.  
If the washer needs to be descaled,  
use a descaling agent with corrosion  
protection. These special descaling  
agents can be purchased from Miele.  
Use as directed on the packaging.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Cleaning the detergent drawer  
Detergent residue should be cleaned  
out regularly.  
1. Remove the siphon tube from the  
fabric softener compartment § and  
rinse under warm water. Clean the  
pipe on which the siphon tube is  
attached.  
^ Pull the detergent drawer out as far  
as it will go. Press down on the red  
release lever and pull the drawer out  
of the machine.  
2. Replace the siphon tube.  
,Do not use chemical solvents,  
abrasive cleaners, glass or all  
purpose cleaners. These can  
damage plastic surfaces and other  
parts.  
^ Clean the detergent drawer with  
warm water.  
^ Clean the siphon tube.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Cleaning the drain pump and  
lint trap  
,Caution: If laundry has been  
washed at a high temperature, the  
water draining out of the machine  
will still be hot! Allow it to cool before  
proceeding.  
Occasionally, small objects (buttons,  
coins, etc.) may become trapped in the  
lint trap. If the machine does not drain  
completely, the lint trap should be  
checked to ensure that it is free of  
foreign objects.  
^ Turn off the appliance with the "On /  
Off" button.  
^ Turn the lint trap lid  
counterclockwise. Do not remove it.  
About 2 quarts (2 liters) of water will  
drain out of the hose.  
^ To clean the lint trap, remove the tool  
from behind the detergent dispenser  
drawer.  
If the main drain hose is clogged, water  
will be retained in the machine (a  
maximum amount of 6.5 gal [25 l]).  
If additional water remains in the  
machine, tighten the lint trap lid and  
empty the container. Repeat this  
procedure as often as necessary.  
^ Open the access panel.  
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Quick Guide  
Remove this guide for easy  
reference  
Please read all  
instructions, especially  
the "Important Safety Instructions",  
before using the washer.  
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Quick Guide  
1. Sort the laundry.  
3. Select a program  
^ Select the desired program.  
^ Empty all pockets.  
Refer to the "Program guide" to  
determine which program is most  
suitable for the load being washed.  
^ Sort the laundry by fabric and color.  
^ Pretreat stains.  
4. Select wash options (if needed)  
2. Load the laundry  
^ Turn on the washer using the "On /  
Off" button.  
^ Open the drum door by using the  
"Door" button.  
^ Press the upper button until the  
indicator of the desired wash option  
lights.  
^ Load the laundry.  
^ Close the drum door.  
Make sure clothes will not be caught by  
the door.  
^ Press the lower button to select the  
"Sensitive" wash option.  
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Quick Guide  
5. Select the temperature and spin  
speed  
7. Select Delay Start (if needed)  
^ Press the "Delay Start" button.  
8. Start the program  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button.  
^ Press the "TEMP" and "SPIN" buttons  
until the indicator of the desired value  
lights.  
9. Activate the program lock  
(if necessary)  
^ Hold the "Start / Stop" button until the  
"Child Lock" indicator lights up.  
6. Add detergent  
10. Unload the laundry  
^ Open the drum door using the "Door"  
button.  
^ Remove the laundry.  
^ Place the recommended amount of  
detergent into the main wash  
^ Turn off the washer using the "On /  
Off" button.  
compartment j. If "Heavy Soil" is  
selected, add 1/4 of the total amount  
of detergent to the i compartment.  
Place fabric softener or liquid starch  
in compartment §.  
^ Close the drum door.  
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Quick Guide  
Program guide  
Normal  
Woolens /  
Options: Sensitive  
Options:  
Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive  
Temperatures:  
Temperatures:  
Warm B, Cold A, No Heat e  
Spin speed: High, Med  
Hot D, Very Warm C, Warm B, Cold A,  
No Heat e  
Spin speeds: Max, High  
Items:  
For hand washable and machine washable  
wool.  
Items:  
For a quick load of colorfast items.  
Silk  
Options: Sensitive  
Wrinkle-free  
Options:  
Temperatures: Cold A, No Heat e  
Spin speed: Slow  
Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive  
Temperatures:  
Items:  
Hot D, Very Warm C, Warm B, Cold A,  
No Heat e  
Spin speed: Med  
For silk items.  
Handwash /  
Options: Extended, Heavy soil, Sensitive  
Items:  
Temperatures:  
For clothing that tends to wrinkle easily.  
Warm B, Cold A, No Heat e  
Spin speed: Med  
Sanitize  
Options:  
Items:  
Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive  
For hand washable items with no wool or silk  
content.  
Temperatures:  
Sanitize F, Very Hot E  
Spin speeds: Max, High  
Sturdy  
Options: None  
Items:  
Temperatures:  
For a load of whites with special hygienic  
demands.  
Warm B, Cold A, No Heat e  
Spin speeds:  
Extra White  
Med, Low  
Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak  
Items:  
Temperatures:  
For a quick, mixed load of colorfast items.  
Sanitize F, Very Hot E, Hot D  
Spin speeds: Max, High  
Custom  
Options:  
Items:  
Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive  
For a quick load of white items.  
Temperatures:  
Delicates  
Sanitize F, Very Hot E, Hot D,  
Very Warm C, Warm B, Cold A,  
No Heat e  
Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak  
Temperatures:  
Warm B, Cold A, No Heat e  
Spin speeds:  
Spin speed: Low  
Max, High, Med, Low, Slow, Hold, No Spin  
Items:  
Items:  
For delicate clothing that wrinkles easily.  
All options can be selected individually for  
colorfast or white items.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Once the flow of water stops:  
^ Check that the impeller (in the back  
of the chamber) rotates freely by  
spinning it with your hand.  
^ Remove the lint trap lid.  
^ Remove any foreign objects or lint  
from the filter.  
^ Return the lint trap and tighten into  
place.  
,If the lint trap lid is not tightened  
securely, water will leak out when  
the machine is used.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Cleaning the water inlet filters  
,Inspect the hose regularly. The  
hose must be in good condition to  
withstand high water pressure. The  
hose should be replaced if there are  
cracks in the surface, or if it has  
been otherwise damaged or cut.  
The washer has two water inlet filters to  
protect each inlet valve. These filters  
should be checked every 6 months and  
cleaned, if necessary. (This may need  
to be performed more frequently with  
some water supplies).  
Cleaning the filter in the inlet  
valve  
Cleaning the inlet hose filter  
^ Turn off the water valve.  
^ Using a wrench, carefully loosen and  
remove the plastic hose connector on  
the inlet valve.  
^ Using needle nose pliers, remove the  
plastic filter (see illustration). Rinse  
under water and return parts.  
Both filters must be put back in  
place after cleaning.  
^ Unscrew the inlet hose from the valve  
by turning the connector  
counterclockwise using a wrench if  
necessary.  
^ Remove the rubber seal, 1, from the  
connector.  
^ Using needle nose pliers, grasp the  
plastic filter, 2, and pull it out of the  
hose connector.  
^ Clean the filter under running water  
and carefully remove any large  
particles. Replace the filter, seal and  
reconnect the hose.  
^ Slowly turn on the valve and check  
for leaks.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Changing the light bulb  
A replacement bulb can be obtained by  
contacting Miele.  
A burnt out light bulb will not affect the  
performance of the washer.  
^ Insert the new light bulb into the  
socket. Shift it back and forth until the  
bulb falls into place, then turn  
clockwise with the tool.  
^ Remove the tool from behind the  
detergent dispenser drawer.  
^ Turn the washer on and open the  
door.  
A fault will appear and the washer  
will not function if the light bulb is not  
inserted correctly.  
^ Disconnect the power supply to the  
work area by unplugging the unit,  
tripping the circuit breaker or  
removing the fuse.  
If this occurs reinsert the light bulb.  
^ Insert the tool into the slit of the light  
bulb, then turn counterclockwise until  
resistance is felt.  
^ Pull out the drum lighting.  
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Frequently asked questions  
, Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified  
and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work.  
The following section will help you avoid placing a service call by identifying  
issues you may encounter while operating the machine:  
A wash program cannot be started  
Issue  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The display stays  
The washer has no  
Check to determine if:  
– the washer is plugged in.  
blank and no indicator power.  
illuminates.  
– the circuit breaker has  
been tripped.  
The "Child Lock"  
indicator flashes.  
The electronic lock  
Deactivate the lock function.  
function is activated.  
The door is not  
The program will not  
Close the drum door.  
start after pressing the properly closed.  
"Start/Stop T" button.  
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The program was interrupted and a fault message appears.  
Issue  
Possible cause  
Solution*  
The buzzer sounds, and The drain is blocked. Clean the drain pump and  
the "Drain" indicator  
flashes.  
lint trap. See "Cleaning and  
Care - Cleaning the drain  
pump and lint trap".  
"- - -". appears in the  
display.  
The drain hose is too The maximum drain pump  
high.  
height should not exceed  
4 ft. (1.2 m).  
The buzzer sounds, and The water intake is  
Check to determine if:  
the "Intake" indicator  
flashes.  
blocked.  
– the water valve is open.  
– the inlet hose is kinked.  
"- - -". appears in the  
display.  
The inlet hose filter is Clean the filter under running  
dirty.  
water and carefully remove  
any large particles.  
The buzzer sounds, and There is a fault.  
the "Intake" and "Drain"  
indicators flash.  
Call the Miele Service  
Department.  
"- - -". appears in the  
display.  
The buzzer sounds and  
the "Soak" and "Rinse"  
indicators flash. "- - -".  
appears in the display.  
There is a fault.  
Restart the program.  
If the fault message appears  
again, call Miele’s Technical  
Service Department.  
* To turn off the fault message: Turn off the washer using the "On / Off" button.  
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Frequently asked questions  
General issues with the washer  
Issue  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The "Oversudsing"  
indicator lights.  
The machine has over Use less detergent in the  
sudsed.  
next wash program.  
The "Main wash"  
indicator flashes.  
There is a fault.  
Restart the program.  
If the fault message appears  
again, call Miele’s Technical  
Service Department.  
The washer shakes  
The washer’s four feet Level the machine (see  
are not resting evenly Installation Instructions).  
on the floor.  
during the spin cycle.  
There are unusual  
sounds coming from  
the drain pump.  
There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning  
and end of the pump process are normal.  
A large amount of  
detergent residue  
remains in the  
The water pressure is – Clean the water intake  
too low.  
hose filter under running  
water and carefully  
remove any large  
particles.  
dispenser drawer.  
– Select the "Sensitive"  
button.  
The fabric softener is  
not completely  
The siphon tube is  
Clean the siphon tube (see  
incorrectly positioned "Cleaning and care-  
dispensed, or too much or clogged.  
water remains in the  
fabric softener  
Cleaning the detergent  
dispenser drawer").  
compartment §.  
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Frequently asked questions  
Poor wash results  
Issue  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The wash does not Liquid detergents do not – Use powdered bleach.  
come clean with  
liquid detergent.  
contain bleaching  
– Do not put liquid detergent  
and stain remover together in  
the same wash compartment.  
agents. Fruit, coffee and  
tea stains cannot be  
effectively removed.  
Laundry has a  
gray, sticky  
residue.  
An inadequate amount  
of detergent was used to  
dissolve greasy deposits  
in heavily soiled laundry  
(e.g. grease, oils or  
lotions).  
– Add more detergent to the  
laundry or use a liquid  
detergent.  
– Run the "Sanitize" program  
without laundry using liquid  
detergent to clean the  
washer before using it for  
laundry again.  
There is white  
The detergent was not  
completely dissolved  
because of hard water.  
– After drying, remove white  
residue with a clothing brush.  
detergent residue  
on dark laundry.  
– Add a water softener to the  
detergent for future loads.  
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Frequently asked questions  
The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed.  
Possible cause  
Solution  
Insert the plug into the outlet.  
The washer has no  
power.  
The washer is not  
turned on.  
Turn on the washer using the "On / Off" button.  
The program lock is  
activated.  
Deactivate the program lock as described in "Locking  
the washer - Electronic program lock".  
The Child Lock function Deactivate the Child Safety Lock as described in  
is activated.  
Power failure  
"Locking the washer - Child Safety Lock".  
To open the drum door, see "Frequently asked  
questions - Opening the drum door during a power  
failure."  
The door was not  
properly closed.  
Push on the drum door and at the same time, press  
the "Door" button.  
There is still water in  
the drum and the  
Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as  
described in "Cleaning and Care - Cleaning the drain  
washer cannot drain it pump".  
away.  
As a safeguard against scalding, the drum door cannot be opened if the wash  
water temperature is over 130°F (55°C).  
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Frequently asked questions  
Opening the drum door during  
a power failure  
,Make sure the machine is turned  
off and the drum has stopped  
moving. A moving drum is  
dangerous.  
^ Open the detergent dispenser  
drawer and remove the tool.  
^ Open the lint trap door.  
^ To open the door, pull down on the  
ring in the upper right corner of the  
access area.  
^ Drain the water from the washer as  
described in "Cleaning and Care -  
Cleaning the drain pump and lint  
trap".  
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After sales service  
Repairs  
Optional accessories  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
fix yourself, please contact Technical  
Service using the information on the  
back of this manual.  
Optional accessories are available  
through your Miele dealer or Miele.  
MieleCare  
^ Please quote the model and serial  
number of your appliance when  
contacting the Technical Service  
Department.  
(USA only)  
MieleCare, our Extended Service  
Contract program; gives you the  
assurance of knowing that your  
appliance investment is covered by  
5 years of worry free ownership.  
MieleCare is the only Extended Service  
Contract in the industry that guarantees  
repairs by a Miele Authorized Service  
Provider using genuine Miele parts.  
Only genuine Miele parts installed by  
factory trained professionals can  
guarantee the safety, reliability and  
longevity of your Miele appliance.  
Please note that unless expressly  
approved in writing by the Miele  
Service department, Extended Service  
Contracts offered by other providers for  
Miele products will not be recognized  
by Miele. Our goal is to prevent  
unauthorized (and untrained) service  
personnel from working on your Miele  
products, possibly doing further  
damage to them, you and/or your  
home.  
Both can be found on the data plate  
visible above the front glass on the  
inside of the door.  
PC Update  
The indicator marked PC allows a  
technician to make use of new  
technology. When, for example, new  
programs are developed or new fabrics  
are introduced, a service technician will To learn more about MieleCare  
be able to modify existing program  
cycles accordingly.  
Extended Service Contracts, please  
contact your appliance dealer or visit  
us online at:  
Miele will provide information when  
such possibilities become available.  
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Installation Instructions  
To prevent accidents  
and machine damage  
read these instructions  
before  
installation or use.  
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Help protect our environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of an appliance  
Old appliances may contain materials  
that can be recycled. Please contact  
your local recycling center about the  
possibility of recycling these materials.  
The cardboard box and packing  
materials protect the appliance during  
shipping. They have been designed to  
be biodegradable and recyclable.  
Ensure that the appliance presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal. Before discarding an  
appliance, unplug it from the outlet, cut  
off its power cord and remove any  
doors to prevent hazards.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of children, as  
they pose a danger of suffocation.  
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Installation  
Front view  
a Hot water intake hose  
b Cold water intake hose  
c Power cord  
h Control panel  
i Detergent dispenser drawer  
j Drum door  
d - g Drain hose (drain options shown k Access panel to lint trap and drain  
i.e adjustable and removable  
elbows).  
pump  
l Recessed grip  
m Four height-adjustable feet  
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Installation  
Back view  
a Lid excess end with transport grips  
b Power cord  
e Drain hose  
f Shipping struts with rotary protection  
g Mounting for:  
– Water intake hose  
– Drain hose  
c Cold water intake hose  
d Hot water intake hose  
– Power cord  
– Shipping struts  
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Installation  
Installation site  
Installation  
A concrete floor is the most suitable  
surface for the washer. Concrete floors  
are less prone to vibration during the  
spin cycle than wooden floors.  
Use the front washer feet and the rear  
excess end to transport the washer  
from its shipping pallet to the  
installation site.  
Do not lift the washer by the drum  
door!  
Note:  
– The machine must be leveled and  
securely positioned.  
,Ensure that the machine’s feet  
and the floor are dry to prevent  
slippage during the spin cycle.  
– To avoid vibration while spinning, the  
machine should not be installed on  
soft floor coverings.  
Removing the shipping struts  
If the installation must be performed on  
a wooden floor:  
^ Install the unit on a  
2 ft. x 2 ft. x 1 3/16"  
(61 x 61 x 3 cm) plywood base.  
Ideally the base should be large  
enough to span several joists and  
should be anchored to the joists and  
not just the floor boards.  
It is best to install the washer in the  
corner of a room, where the stability of  
the floor is at its greatest.  
^ Remove the left and right rotary  
protectors. Unhook, 1, the rotary  
protectors with a screw driver and  
remove, 2.  
,If the machine is installed on a  
raised platform, it should be secured  
with retaining clips. These clips are  
available from your dealer or Miele.  
If installed on a masonry or concrete  
½
base, the base should have a " to  
3/4" (12-20 mm) high rim. This is  
required to prevent the washer from  
vibrating off the stand during the  
spin cycle.  
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Installation  
^ Turn the left shipping strut  
counterclockwise 90° with the  
enclosed combination wrench.  
^ Turn the right shipping strut  
clockwise 90° with the enclosed  
combination wrench.  
^ Pull out the shipping strut.  
^ Pull out the shipping strut.  
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Installation  
Installing the shipping struts  
^ Reinstall the struts by reversing the  
"Removing the shipping struts"  
procedure.  
^ Close the holes with the rotary  
protectors, making sure to close the  
caps.  
^ Fasten the shipping struts to the rear  
of the washer. Take care to insert the  
drill holes correctly, b, into the  
clamps, a.  
,Do not move the washer without  
the shipping struts in place.  
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Installation  
Level the washer  
To ensure smooth operation, the  
washer must be level.  
^ Turn the locking ring, 2,  
counterclockwise with the enclosed  
combination wrench. 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.  
Failure to level the machine can result  
in increased water and energy  
consumption, loud noises during the  
spin cycle or "walking" across the floor  
during use.  
^ Check that the machine stands level.  
^ Once level, hold the foot, 1, steady  
with a wrench. Turn the locking ring,  
2, with the combination wrench  
towards the machine.  
Adjust the four leveling feet  
The washer is leveled by adjusting the  
four feet:  
,All four locking rings must be  
tight against the bottom of the  
machine. In addition, check to see  
that the feet were not inadvertently  
unscrewed 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.  
^ Tip the machine slightly and place a  
support, such as a block of wood,  
underneath it.  
^ 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.  
,CAUTION: The washer is  
extremely heavy. When tipping the  
machine be careful that it does not  
slip.  
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Installation  
Installation beneath a counter  
Washer stand with drawer  
A washer stand is available to raise the  
machine for convenience. It has a  
drawer to store cleaning essentials.  
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;  
nothing should be within ½" of any  
side of the washing machine.  
The stand can be purchased as an  
optional accessory.  
– When the machine lid needs to be  
removed to reduce the height of the  
machine, a countertop kit* is  
necessary. The cover plate in the  
countertop kit replaces the machine  
lid and ensures electrical safety.  
– A filler frame* is recommended at a  
countertop height of 35 7/16" to  
35 13/16" (90 - 91 cm).  
– Water intake, drain and electrical  
connections should be installed near  
the machine and be easily  
accessible.  
An installation manual is supplied with  
the countertop kit.  
(* available from your Miele dealer or  
Miele.)  
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Installation  
Washer / Dryer Stack  
Reinstallation of the machine lid  
When reinstalling the machine lid,  
check the fit of the cover at the rear  
bracket to ensure safe transport.  
The Miele washing machine can be  
installed as part of a washer-dryer  
stack in combination with a Miele  
tumble dryer. An appropriate "stacking  
kit*" is required.  
(* available from your Miele dealer or  
Miele.)  
Note:  
a Safety distance to the wall:  
minimum 13/16" (2 cm)  
b Height:  
Stacking kit with pull out shelf  
66 15/16" (170 cm)  
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Plumbing  
The washing machine can be  
,The bolted connection is under  
water pressure. Open the water  
supply slowly to check for leaks.  
Adjust the rubber seal and the  
bolted connection if necessary.  
connected to a portable water supply.  
A non-return valve is not needed unless  
required by building code.  
The washing machine has ½" (13 mm)  
pressure hoses with 3/4" (19 mm) female  
hose thread connections. If there is no  
water hookup, contact a plumber to  
install a connection. Make sure that the  
sealing ring is seated properly on the  
hose connector.  
To protect the inlet valve, the two  
filters (one at the pressure hose /  
valve connection and one at the inlet  
connection to the solenoid valve)  
must not be removed.  
Replace the hose only with a genuine  
Miele hose, or with a hose able to  
withstand up to 145 psi (10 bar)  
pressure. The water valve connector  
must also be able to withstand 145 psi  
(10 bar).  
Hose extension (optional accessory)  
Hose extensions with a length of  
8’ 2 7/16" to 13’ 1 ½" (2.5 to 4 m) are  
available from your Miele dealer or  
Miele.  
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Plumbing  
Water connection  
Tips for a hot water connection  
^ Connect the cold water intake hose  
(blue mark) to the cold water valve  
and the hot water intake hose (red  
mark) to the hot water valve.  
The hot water temperature from the hot  
water valve must not exceed 140°F  
(60°C); the ideal temperature is 130°F  
(55°C).  
If the machine is being connected only If there is no water pressure at the hot  
to a cold water supply, both the hot and water inlet, the unit will automatically  
cold water intake hoses must be  
attached to the cold water valve  
through the use of a Y adapter  
(available at a hardware store). Both  
hoses must be connected to a water  
source or the machine will not function  
properly.  
switch to cold water after several  
minutes.  
Do not connect the washer to hot  
water only.  
^ Turn on the valve(s) and check for  
leaks. The water pressure must be  
within 15 -145 psi (1 -10 bar). If the  
water pressure is greater that 145 psi  
(10 bar) a pressure reducer must be  
installed. If the water pressure is  
below 15 psi (1 bar) there will not be  
enough water available for a  
complete fill.  
The water intake hoses are equipped  
with screen filters. Do not remove these  
filters except for cleaning.  
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Plumbing  
Drainage  
^ The machine drains using a pump  
with a maximum delivery height of  
4 feet (1.2 m).  
The 5 foot (1.5 m) drain hose may be  
connected as follows:  
^ Make sure there are no kinks in the  
drain hose.  
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).  
If desired, the drain hose may be  
extended to run a maximum of 16 feet  
(4.9 m), as long as the 4 foot (1.2 m)  
height is not exceeded. Hose  
extensions are available from your  
Miele dealer or Miele.  
2. To a stand pipe: place the drain  
hose into a 1 ½" (4 cm) stand pipe  
and secure it firmly.  
3. To a floor drain: The machine is  
equipped with an air gap /  
anti-siphoning system so that no  
minimum drain height is required.  
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Electrical connection  
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded.  
In the event of a malfunction or  
breakdown, grounding will reduce  
the risk of electric shock by  
This installation should be performed  
by an experienced and qualified  
technician, in accordance with local  
codes and regulations.  
providing a path of least resistance  
for electric current. This appliance is  
equipped with a cord having an  
equipment-grounding conductor  
and a grounding plug. The plug  
must be plugged into an appropriate  
outlet that is properly installed and  
grounded in accordance with all  
local codes and ordinances.  
The washing machine is supplied with a  
5’ 3" long, 4 wire cord, ending in a  
NEMA 14-30 P plug, ready for  
connection to a 120/208-240 V, 15 A,  
60 Hz, AC power supply.  
The proper outlet can be purchased  
from an electrical supply dealer or from  
the Miele Technical Service Department  
(request a NEMA 14-30 R receptacle).  
WARNING – Improper connection of  
the equipment-grounding conductor  
can result in a risk of electric shock.  
Check with a qualified electrician or  
service representative if you are in  
doubt as to whether the appliance is  
properly grounded.  
"EASY INSTALLATION KIT"  
If a dedicated 4 wire, 120/208-240 V,  
15 Amp line is not available for this  
appliance, an optional "Easy Installation  
Kit" will allow you to connect to a  
240 V, 30 Amp line .  
This dual receptacle, wall mounted  
connection box can ONLY be used for  
connecting a Miele 1900 series clothes  
washer and 1500 series clothes dryer  
to an existing 30 Amp (NEMA 14-30 R)  
outlet.  
Do not modify the plug provided  
with the appliance; if it will not fit the  
outlet, have a proper outlet installed  
by a qualified electrician.  
For more information on the "Easy  
Installation Kit," or if you have questions  
concerning the electrical connection,  
please contact:  
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1-800-999-1360  
1-800-565-6435  
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