Miele Washer W 970 User Manual

Operating instructions  
for Washing machine  
W 970  
It is essential to read these  
operating instructions before  
installing or using the machine, to  
avoid the risk of accident, or damage  
to the machine.  
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Contents  
Contents  
Disposal of the packing  
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Guide to the machine  
Guide to the machine  
General view  
1 Electric supply cable  
5 Facia panel with controls  
6 Door  
2 Inlet hose (able to withstand press-  
ures of at least 70 bar)  
7 Access panel for drain pump, drain  
filter and emergency door release  
3 Flexible drain hose (with detachable  
swivel elbow)  
8 Four height adjustable feet  
4 Detergent dispenser drawer  
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Guide to the machine  
Control panel  
b“I-ON / 0-OFF” button  
f “Spin” button  
To switch the machine ON or OFF or  
to interrupt a programme.  
for Spin speed, Rinse hold and With-  
out final spin.  
c “Door” button  
gIndicator light  
opens the machine door.  
shows the selected spin speed.  
d“START” button  
hProgramme selector  
starts the wash programme.  
Can be turned clockwise and anti-  
clockwise.  
eButton for additional functions  
Indicator light on = selected  
The ring display goes out in the  
following circumstances:  
Indicator light off = not selected  
– if a few minutes after the final spin no  
programme selection or programme  
start has been selected.  
– a few minutes after the programme  
has ended.  
iProgramme sequence indicator  
lights  
jCheck lights  
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Warning and safety instructions  
Warning and safety instructions  
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-  
fied electrician.  
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.  
The electrical safety of this ap-  
pliance can 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 import-  
ant that this basic safety requirement is  
regularly tested by a qualified electri-  
cian.  
The manufacturer cannot be held re-  
sponsible for the consequences of an  
inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec-  
tric shock).  
Correct usage  
Only use the washing machine to  
wash items which are specified by  
the manufacturer to be machine-wash-  
able on the wash-care label, and tex-  
tiles composed of hand-washable wool  
or wool blend fabrics as well as satin,  
lace, silk and other hand-washable gar-  
ments.  
Any other applications may be dan-  
gerous. The manufacturer is not liable  
for damage resulting from improper  
use or operation.  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead. Extension leads do not  
guarantee the required safety of the  
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).  
The machine is built in accordance  
with current safety requirements.  
Unauthorised repairs could result in un-  
foreseen dangers for the user, for  
which the manufacturer cannot accept  
responsibility. Repairs should only be  
undertaken by a Miele approved  
engineer.  
This appliance should not be oper-  
ated by children. Supervise its use  
by the elderly or infirm.  
Ensure current is not supplied to the ap-  
pliance while maintenance or repair  
work is being carried out.  
Technical safety  
The machine is only completely iso-  
lated from the electricity supply  
when:  
Before setting up the machine,  
check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a dam-  
aged machine.  
– it is switched off at the wall socket  
and the plug is withdrawn, or  
Before connecting the machine,  
ensure that the connection data on  
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre-  
quency) match the mains electricity  
– it is switched off at the mains, or  
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.  
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Warning and safety instructions  
The best materials are used in the  
Before using the machine for the  
first time, check that the transit fit-  
ting at the rear of the machine has  
been removed (see section on "Installa-  
tion"). During spinning, a transit fitting  
which is still in place may result in dam-  
age to both the machine and adjacent  
furniture or appliances.  
manufacture of this machine, and  
every care is taken to check all parts.  
However, with time, deterioration of  
parts can occur, especially with such  
components as hoses, giving rise to  
leaks. Check the hose regularly for  
signs of wear, and change in good  
time, to avoid leaks and subsequent  
damage.  
Turn off the stopcock if the ma-  
chine is to be left for any length of  
time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is  
no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vi-  
cinity.  
Faulty components must only be  
exchanged for Miele original spare  
parts. Only when these parts are fitted  
can the safety standards of the ma-  
chine be guaranteed.  
Flooding danger.  
If hooking the drain hose into a  
wash basin, check that the water can  
drain off quickly enough to prevent the  
sink from overflowing.  
Make sure the drain hose is secure, so  
that the force of the water flowing out of  
the hose does not dislodge it. Other-  
wise this will result in flooding.  
Use  
Do not install your washing ma-  
chine in rooms where tempera-  
tures below freezing may occur. Frozen  
hoses may burst under pressure. The  
reliability of the electronic control sys-  
tem may be impaired at temperatures  
below freezing point.  
Take care to ensure that foreign  
objects (e.g. nails, needles, coins,  
paper clips, etc.) do not find their way  
into the machine with the washing (e.g.  
in pockets). Foreign objects can dam-  
age components of the machine, which  
in turn can result in damage to the  
washing.  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infesta-  
tion by cockroaches or other vermin,  
pay particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any dam-  
age which may be caused by cock-  
roaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the appliance guarantee.  
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Warning and safety instructions  
If the correct amount of detergent  
is dispensed, the machine should  
Always make sure the drum is sta-  
tionary before reaching in to  
not need to be descaled. If, however,  
you do wish to descale the machine  
only use proprietary non-corrosive de-  
scaling agents and strictly observe the  
instructions. Consult the Miele Cus-  
tomer Service Department.  
remove washing. Reaching into a mov-  
ing drum is extremely dangerous.  
Accessories  
Accessory parts may only be fitted  
when expressly approved by  
Textiles which have been pre-  
treated in solvent based cleaning  
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in  
clean water before being washed in the  
machine.  
Miele. If other parts are used, guaran-  
tee, performance and product liability  
claims may be invalidated.  
Disposal of your old machine  
Never use solvent based cleaning  
agents in this machine, as this may  
result in damage to component parts  
and create toxic fumes. Such deter-  
gents also pose a fire and explosion ha-  
zard.  
Before discarding an old machine  
unplug it. Render the plug useless.  
Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-  
pliance to prevent misuse.  
Only use dyes specified by the  
manufacturer as being suitable for  
use in a washing machine. Always ob-  
serve the manufacturer’s instructions  
carefully.  
Dye removers may contain sulphur  
compounds which cause damage  
such as corrosion. Do not use dye  
removers 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.  
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Washing environmentally and economically  
Washing environmentally and economically  
– Water consumption and energy  
usage are determined by the size of  
the load. Load to the maximum rec-  
ommended for the programme se-  
lected.  
– Use the "Short" wash option for nor-  
mally or very lightly soiled laundry.  
– Do not exceed the amounts of deter-  
gent which may be recommended  
by the manufacturer on the packa-  
ging.  
– The washing times can vary con-  
siderably due to the automatic load  
adjustment feature. Depending on  
the amount of the load, the main  
wash may be shortened and one  
rinse omitted.  
– Reduce the amounts of detergent  
with smaller loads, (e.g. with a half  
load, approx. one third less deter-  
gent).  
– Select the highest suitable spin  
speed in the wash programme when  
tumble drying afterwards.  
– Use the Mixed Wash poly/cottons  
programme or the Quick Wash pro-  
gramme for smaller amounts of  
laundry.  
– To save energy wash normally and  
lightly soiled laundry at lower tem-  
peratures. The 95°C Cottons pro-  
gramme is probably only needed in  
exceptional circumstances, e.g. for  
oil based stains or where a very hot  
wash is required.  
– A main wash (programme without  
pre-wash) is sufficient to clean nor-  
mally soiled laundry.  
– By using the additional option “Soak”  
you can select a lower temperature  
in the main wash.  
– Use the additional option "Soak" in-  
stead of “Pre-wash" with heavily  
soiled laundry.  
If “Soak” is followed immediately by  
a main wash the same suds are  
used.  
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Before using for the first time  
Before using for the first time  
Before using the machine for the  
first time ensure that it is correctly in-  
stalled and connected. See the rele-  
vant section under "Installation".  
Also 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 any  
laundry).  
This also activates the ball valve. The  
ball valve prevents detergent escaping  
from the suds container into the sump  
during a wash programme, thus mak-  
ing maximum use of the detergent.  
The wash programme must be run with-  
out detergent.  
Using detergent could result in an ex-  
cessive build-up of foam.  
Turn on the stopcock.  
Press the "I-ON/0-OFF" button in.  
Turn the programme selector to  
"COTTONS 40°C".  
Press the "START" button.  
When this programme has finished  
your washing machine is ready for  
using for the first time.  
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How to wash correctly  
How to wash correctly  
Brief guide  
Dark textiles often contain excess dye  
and should be washed separately sev-  
eral times before being included in a  
mixed load.  
The headings numbered (1,2,3,...)  
show the operating sequence and can  
be used as a brief guide.  
Delicate textiles should be washed sep-  
arately in a delicates programme (use  
a washing bag where appropriate).  
Before washing  
1Prepare the wash load.  
Do not wash any items in this machine  
which are specified by the manufac-  
turer as non-machine washable on  
the care label. (h symbol)  
Pre-treat the laundry  
Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and  
cuffs, and water soluble stains can be  
pre-treated with bar soap, liquid deter-  
gent or detergent mixed into a solution  
or paste.  
With particularly stubborn stains ask  
your dry cleaner for advice. Do not  
used solvent-based cleaning agents in  
this machine.  
Curtains:  
Remove lead weights and strips or  
place in a laundry bag.  
Empty all pockets.  
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,  
paper clips, etc.) can cause dam-  
age to textiles and components in  
the machine.  
Underwiring and collar stiffeners:  
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar  
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or  
sewn in.  
Knitted garments, trousers and  
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:  
Turn inside out, if recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
Sort the laundry  
Most garments have a textile care label  
in the collar or side seam. Sort the  
washing by care label symbols. (See  
Programmes - Care symbolsfor their  
explanation).  
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How to wash correctly  
2Press the Doorbutton.  
To start a programme  
3Load the drum.  
7Press in the I-ON/0-OFFbutton.  
Unfold washing and load loosely in the  
drum. To achieve best results it is ad-  
visable to make up mixed loads consist-  
ing 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.  
The programme selector should be  
pointing to Finish, the indicator light  
"Anti crease/Finish" is lit up in the  
sequence display.  
Overloading reduces the wash result  
and causes more creasing.  
Maximum load weights are noted  
below:  
COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg  
MINIMUM IRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg  
DELICATES/SYNTHETICS . . . . . 1.0 kg  
WOOLLENS / . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg  
QUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg  
MIXED WASH (Poly/Cottons) . . . 3.0 kg  
8 Turn the programme selector  
to the programme required  
See section Programmes, Programme  
survey.  
4Shut the door with a light swing  
but do not slam it. Do not push on  
the door to shut it.  
Make sure that there is no obstruction  
between the drum door and seal.  
5Open the stopcock.  
6Add detergent.  
See section on detergentfor details.  
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How to wash correctly  
9Select any additional  
0Select a spin speed  
option required.  
Press the Spinbutton enough  
times until the indicator light for the  
required end spin speed lights up.  
Press the relevant button.  
Indicator light on = selected  
In some programmes the maximum  
spin speed is limited. The machine will  
not allow a higher spin speed to be se-  
lected. (see section on "Programmes").  
Indicator light off = not selected  
An additional option that has been se-  
lected can be de-selected by pressing  
the button.  
Memory-Function  
If the last time a programme was run  
an additional option or different spin  
speed was selected, the machine  
will have stored this information in its  
memory.  
The next time that programme is se-  
lected the machine offers the additional  
option and / or spin speed already  
stored in memory.  
!Press the "Start" button.  
The programme now starts.  
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How to wash correctly  
After washing  
§Press the Doorbutton.  
~Press and release the I-On/0-Off”  
button.  
$Remove the washing.  
Only remove washing from the ma-  
chine once the drum has stopped  
turning, otherwise you may seriously  
injure yourself.  
%Check the folds in the door seal  
for any small articles e.g. buttons  
which might be lodged there.  
&Close the stopcock.  
/Close the drum door.  
Otherwise there is a danger of objects  
being placed inadvertently in the drum.  
If these remained unnoticed and were  
washed in the next load, they could  
damage the washing.  
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How to wash correctly  
General exceptions:  
Adding or removing washing  
after programme start  
The door cannot be opened when:  
Washing can be added or removed  
after the programme has already  
started, when using the following pro-  
grammes.  
the suds temperature is above 55°C.  
the additional option Water plus”  
has been selected,  
programme locking is switched on,  
COTTONS  
the programme has reached the  
MINIMUM IRON  
WOOLLENS /  
QUICK WASH  
Starch  
Final spin" stage.  
MIXED WASH  
Press theDoorbutton and hold it  
until the door springs open.  
Add or remove items  
Shut the door.  
The programme will automatically con-  
tinue.  
Apart from some exceptional cases  
the door can be opened during all  
sections of COTTONS, WOOL-  
LENS, QUICK WASH, Starch and  
MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons (high  
cotton percentage) programmes.  
With MINIMUM IRON and  
MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons (high  
polyester percentage) the door can  
be opened during the main wash  
with some exceptions.  
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How to wash correctly  
To select a different programme pro-  
ceed as follows:  
Programme . . .  
. . . interruption  
With the I-On/0-Offbutton switch  
off the appliance.  
Press the I-ON/0-OFFbutton.  
Turn the programme selector to "Fin-  
ish".  
To continue with the same pro-  
gramme press theI-ON/0-OFFbut-  
ton again.  
Switch the machine on with the  
I-On/0-Offbutton.  
. . . alteration  
Select a new programme.  
The machine will accept the following  
changes after the "Start" button has  
been pressed.  
Press the STARTbutton.  
. . . Skipping a programme stage  
selection of a different temperature,  
extra selection or de-selection of the  
Water plus, and Quick washop-  
tions can be carried out up to 6  
minutes after start.  
Turn the programme selector to Fin-  
ish.  
As soon as the programme sequence  
light starts flashing for the stage at  
which the programme should continue:  
the spin speed for final spin can be  
changed within the limits for the pro-  
gramme.  
Turn the programme selector switch  
to the appropriate programme within  
4 seconds.  
After start it is no longer possible to se-  
lect a different programme.  
When programme locking has been  
activated the programme cannot be  
changed or a programme stage left  
out.  
If a different programme or 6 minutes  
after start another temperature is se-  
lected, the indicator light "Anti-  
crease/Finish" flashes. This does not af-  
fect the programme sequence. The  
indicator light goes out when the pro-  
gramme selector is set back to the pro-  
gramme or temperature previously  
chosen.  
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Adding detergent  
Adding detergent  
All modern detergents produced for  
Water Hardness  
automatic washing machines are suit-  
able, including liquid, compact (con-  
centrated), tablets and special applica-  
tion detergents. Use dispensing aids,  
e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the  
detergent.  
Hardness  
range  
Type of  
water  
(hardness)  
Hardness  
level in  
mmol / l  
°dH  
German  
I
soft  
medium  
hard  
0 - 1.3  
1.3 - 2.5  
2.5 - 3.8  
over 3.8  
0 - 7  
II  
7 - 14  
14 - 21  
over 21  
III  
IV  
Woollens and knitwear containing wool  
mixtures and hand-washable garments  
should be washed using a detergent  
specifically designed for washing wool-  
lens.  
very hard  
It is important to dispense the  
correct amount, because . . .  
Silk should be washed using a liquid  
detergent specifically designed for  
washing woollens. Do not use biologi-  
cal detergents on silk as the enzymes  
will eat the silk!  
. . . too little has the following results:  
Laundry will not be properly clean  
and will in time become grey and  
hard to the touch.  
Add detergent according to the  
amount recommended on the packa-  
ging. The right amount to dispense will  
depend on the following:  
Greasy particles cling to the laundry.  
Lime deposits on the heater ele-  
ments.  
The quantity of laundry.  
. . . too much results in the following:  
The soiling level of the laundry.  
Excessive foam.  
Lightly soiled  
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly  
slight body odour.  
Low level of agitation.  
Poor washing, rinsing and spinning  
results.  
Normally soiled  
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight  
stains.  
High water consumption (an addi-  
tional rinse cycle will automatically  
switch in).  
Heavily soiled  
Stains and soiling clearly visible.  
Burdening the environment.  
The water hardness level  
Check with your local water supplier if  
you do not know the water hardness  
level.  
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Adding detergent  
Adding detergent  
Water softeners  
A water softener can be used to cut  
down on the use of detergents in water  
hardness ranges II-IV. Dispense ac-  
cording to the amount specified on the  
packaging. First add detergent and  
then the water softener.  
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft  
water.  
If you wash using several components  
(e.g. special application detergents),  
we recommend always dispensing the  
agents into compartment j in the fol-  
lowing order:  
1. Detergent  
i = Compartment soak/pre-wash  
j = Compartment main wash  
2. Water softener  
3. Stain salts  
p = Compartment fabric conditioner  
This way the agents are distributed  
more efficiently.  
Water is taken in through compartment  
i in the pre-wash.  
Fabric conditioners, tex-  
turisers, liquid starch  
Water is taken in through compartment  
j in the main wash. If the capacity of  
compartment j is insufficient for the  
amount of detergent needed for a  
COTTONS programme (e.g. in very  
hard water areas), the machine can be  
programmed so that water and deter-  
gent can also be taken into the main  
wash through compartment i , see  
Programmable functions, Activating  
compartment i.  
Fabric conditioners make garments  
soft and fluffy to handle and help pre-  
vent static cling when tumble drying.  
Texturisers are synthetic starch formula-  
tions and give body to items e.g. shirts,  
tablecloths and bed linen.  
Starch gives body to items of washing.  
Dispense according to the amount  
specified on the packaging.  
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Adding detergent  
Automatic fabric conditioners, tex-  
turisers, or liquid starch  
Separate fabric conditioner or tex-  
turiser  
Open the lid of compartment p.  
Add fabric conditioner or texturiser  
to the compartment p.  
Turn the programme selector to  
Starch.  
Select a spin speed.  
Press the Startbutton.  
Starching separately  
Measure and prepare starch in ac-  
cordance with the manufacturers in-  
structions.  
Add the starch to compartment i.  
Turn the programme selector to  
Starch.  
Add the fabric conditioner, texturiser  
or liquid starch. Do not exceed the  
maximum level mark.  
Select a spin speed.  
Press the Startbutton.  
Close the compartment lid.  
Push the drawer back in.  
The conditioner, texturiser 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 p.  
If starching frequently, clean the dis-  
penser compartment and especially  
the siphon tube and conditioner  
channel. (See section on the deter-  
gent dispenser drawer in "Cleaning  
and Care") .  
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Programmes  
Programmes  
Programme selection  
Programme  
Fabric  
Temperature  
max.  
spin speed  
Cottons and linen fabrics, eg bed linen, table  
linen, towelling, jeans, underwear,T-shirts,  
nappies.  
95°C to 30°C  
1550  
COTTONS  
Wash load as for standard tests  
60°C  
1550  
900  
COTTONS  
(60°C) white nylon, 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  
60°C to 30°C  
MINIMUM IRON  
Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, socks and  
stockings in man-made fibres, (not wool or wool  
blends)  
40°C to cold  
30°C to cold  
40°C to cold  
600  
600  
DELICATES  
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the  
manufacturer (pre-wash probably advisable).  
Programme for machine-washable or hand-  
washable wool or wool blend fabrics  
1200  
*
WOOLLENS  
/
Also suitable for satin, lace, silk and other hand  
washable garments.*  
very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in  
the Cottons programme.  
40°C  
1550  
1550  
1550  
QUICK WASH  
Starch  
Table cloths, napkins, overalls, uniforms.  
cold  
Articles which can be spun, eg handwashed  
items, max weight according to fabric.  
Spin  
Drain  
Articles which should be washed by hand and  
only rinsed and spun in the machine.  
cold  
1200  
900  
Separate rinse  
Suitable for small loads of garments made from  
man-made fibres and cotton garments which can  
be washed together. Sort according to colour.  
40°C  
MIXED WASH  
Poly/Cottons  
cold:  
If Coldis selected for the temperature, the water is warmed to 24°C. This uniform temperature helps  
the effect of the detergent.  
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Programmes  
max. load  
Additional options  
Notes  
5 kg  
Soak  
Pre-wash  
Short  
Water plus  
(Option 1,2,3,4)  
With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash". Wash  
dark colours in liquid detergent.  
For normally soiled items select "Short".  
5 kg  
For test institutes:  
Programme setting for tests according to EN 60456  
Standard Programme  
2.5 kg  
Soak  
Pre-wash  
Short  
Water plus  
(Option 1,2,4)  
With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash"  
For normally soiled items select "Short"  
1 kg  
Soak  
Pre-wash  
Short  
Use the Wool programme for textiles with wool content  
Dust in curtains usually makes pre-wash advisable.  
Use liquid wool detergent.  
Fill the drum  
loosely 1/2 to  
3/4 full  
Soak  
Pre-wash  
Short  
1 kg  
Do not overload  
Hand washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt  
beyond the accepted tolerance.  
*For satin, lace, silk and other hand washable garments  
manually reduce the spin speed or select without final spin.  
2.5 kg  
5 kg  
Water plus  
(Option 1,2,4)  
Add less detergent (half load)  
The washing should be washed, but not treated with fabric  
conditioner.  
5 kg  
5 kg  
3 kg  
Soak  
Pre-wash  
Short  
The water level, number of rinses and programme time are  
set automatically in relation to composition of the washing  
(see "Programmes" Sequence).  
Water plus  
(Option 1,2,3*,4*) *Option is only carried out with a high proportion of cotton.  
See Section on Additional options for more details.  
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Programmes  
Sequence  
COTTONS1)  
MINIMUM  
IRON1)  
DELICATES WOOLLENS  
/
Soak  
optional  
optional  
optional  
X
Pre-wash  
optional  
optional  
optional  
Main wash  
X
X
X
Top-up rinse from 75°C  
Graduated rinsing  
programmable  
from 40°C  
from 50°C  
No. of rinses  
normal  
3 or 42)  
2
3
2
3
2
part load  
short  
3
3
2
2
2
Rinse and interim spin (rpm)  
Final spin (rpm)  
Anti-crease, loosen  
Rinse hold  
max. 1000  
max. 1550  
max. 30 mins  
optional  
optional  
normal  
max. 500  
max. 900  
max. 30 mins  
optional  
optional  
normal  
max. 600  
max. 600  
max. 30 mins  
optional  
optional  
gentle action  
max. 1200  
optional  
optional  
Wool  
without final spin  
Wash rhythm  
Water level Wash  
low  
low  
low  
medium  
high  
high  
medium  
medium  
Rinse  
Explanations:  
X
Programme section included  
Programme section not included  
1) Load recognition:  
The programme sequence is modified in these programmes according to the absorbency of the load.  
2)  
A 4th rinse automatically switches in if there is too much foam in the drum, or if a spin speed lower  
than 700 rpm has been selected.  
Wool:  
Wool is susceptible to damage from movement when it is wet. The wash action during the course of  
the programme is low.  
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Programmes  
Quick Wash  
Starch  
Spin  
Separate rinse  
Quick Wash  
MIXED WASH  
high cotton  
high polyester  
content  
content  
X
X
optional  
optional  
optional  
optional  
X
X
X
2
2
2
3 or 42)  
2
3
2
2
2
max. 500  
max. 1550  
max. 30 mins  
optional  
optional  
normal  
max. 1200  
max. 900  
max. 900  
max. 30 mins  
optional  
optional  
normal  
max. 500  
max. 900  
max. 30 mins  
optional  
optional  
normal  
max. 1550  
max. 30 mins  
optional  
optional  
normal  
max. 1550  
max. 30 mins  
optional  
optional  
low  
medium  
low  
low  
low  
low  
medium  
high  
Top-up rinse (programmable):  
At the end of the main wash additional water flows into the drum, and the suds are cooled slightly. Hot  
water might damage plastic drain pipes  
Graduated rinsing:  
The suds are cooled at the end of the wash cycle by water flowing in and being pumped away at inter-  
vals thereby minimising crease formation.  
Rinse and interim spin:  
There is a spin between the rinses.  
Final spin:  
The maximum spin speed according to the programme can be selected with the Spin button. In the  
programmes MINIMUM IRON, DELICATES, WOOLLENS, SEPARATE RINSE and MIXED WASH the  
spin speed is automatically limited to the above stated maximum spin speed.  
Anti-crease, loosen:  
The anti-crease action guards against the tendency for creases to set in when fabrics have been left  
in the drum for a long time. There is drum movement twice a minute.  
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Programmes  
Tumble dry  
Care symbols  
q
r
s
at normal temperature  
Washing  
at low temperature  
do not tumble dry  
9
8
7
6
4
2
1
a
@
Cottons 95°C, 75°C  
Cottons 60°C  
Cottons 40°C  
Ironing  
I
hot iron  
Cottons 30°C  
H
G
J
medium hot iron  
cool iron  
Minimum iron 60°C, 50°C  
Minimum iron 40°C  
Minimum iron 30°C  
Delicates 40°C  
do not iron  
N.B. If you have any textiles with the  
older wash care labels, select a pro-  
gramme according to the label below.  
Delicates 30°C  
Cottons [:\]  
Minimum iron ?;\  
Delicates ={  
/
hand wash  
h
do not wash  
ABC dry clean  
Woollens #  
D
y
z
do not dry clean  
suitable for chlorine bleach  
do not use chlorine bleach  
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Additional options  
Additional options  
To select an additional option to the  
Adding detergent for the Soak op-  
tion:  
basic programme press the button for  
that option. The indicator light for the  
option button comes on.  
Programmes without pre-wash:  
Add the total amount into compartment  
j or directly on to the washing in  
the drum.  
If an additional option is chosen which  
is incompatible with the basic pro-  
gramme, (see the Programme Survey):  
Programmes with pre-wash:  
the indicator light goes out when the  
1/4 of the detergent should be added  
to compartment i for "soak" and  
"pre-wash", 3/4 of the detergent into  
compartment j for the main wash.  
button is released.  
If a spin speed is chosen which is un-  
suitable for the programme (see the  
Programme Survey):  
Pre-wash  
pressing the button has no effect.  
For heavily soiled and stained items  
Soak  
Short  
For heavily soiled and stained items  
with dried-on stains, or ones which  
cannot be bleached out, (e.g. blood,  
fats and oils, cocoa).  
This shortens the programme run-  
ning time. For lightly soiled items.  
In the COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON and  
MIXED WASH -Poly/Cottons pro-  
grammes only two rinse cycles are car-  
ried out with a higher water level.  
A length of time of between 30 minutes  
and 2 hours can be chosen, in 30  
minute periods, for the "Soak" process.  
The machine is set to two hours basic  
time.  
See the section "Programmable func-  
tions" for reprogramming to a different  
time.  
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Additional options  
Water plus  
Spin  
The water level increases in "soak",  
pre-wash", "main wash" and / or  
"rinses", and / or an extra rinse can  
be carried out.  
A final spin is carried at the end of  
each of the basic programmes, if a  
spin speed had been selected.  
"Without final spin"  
You can choose between four options  
for the "Water plus" button.  
Interim rinse and spin is carried out in  
the relevant programmes.  
The options can be called up through  
one of the programmable functions,  
(see Water plus system in the Section  
on programmable functions).  
Washing is not spun after the final  
rinse, but the water is drained away,  
and the machine goes straight into the  
anti-crease stage.  
Switching off the additional options  
"Rinse hold"  
If an additional option is switched on  
(and the indicator light in the button is  
lit up), the option can be switched off  
by pressing the button. The indicator  
light goes out.  
Interim rinse and spin is carried out dur-  
ing the programme cycle.  
The washing remains suspended in  
water after the final rinse.  
This helps to reduce the possibility of  
creasing if the washing is left for some  
time before being taken out of the ma-  
chine.  
To continue the programme:  
Select the required spin speed with the  
Spin button.  
The maximum spin speed is automati-  
cally limited according to the basic  
wash programme chosen, (See Pro-  
gramme Survey section).  
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Additional options  
Switching off programme locking  
early  
Electronic programme locking  
Programme locking prevents the ma-  
chine from being opened or the pro-  
gramme cancelled during a wash  
programme.  
1Press the Startbutton for at least 5  
seconds.  
Exception:  
The indicator light "Anti-crease/Finish"  
in the Sequence display flashes.  
Switching on programme locking  
1Select a programme, (see Brief  
1Turn the programme selector to the  
programme previously chosen. The  
"Anti-crease/Finish" light goes out.  
guide to washing correctly).  
2Press the STARTbutton for at least  
5 seconds.  
2Press the START button for at least 5  
seconds.  
Programme locking is now activated.  
The machine will now not accept any  
changes, and the wash programme  
proceeds through to the end.  
To check if programme locking is  
switched on  
- Press the Spinbutton.  
At the end of the wash programme, the  
programme locking is discontinued, so  
that a new wash programme can be  
chosen.  
If the spin speed indicator light does  
not change:  
Programme locking is activated.  
If the spin speed indicator light  
changes:  
Programme locking is not activated.  
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Programmable functions  
Programmable functions  
The programmable functions enable  
Option 2  
the user to introduce further features as  
required. The programmable functions  
remain stored in memory until they are  
cancelled by the user.  
Increase in the water level in main  
wash and rinses for Cottons, Minimum  
Iron, Delicates, Quick Wash, and Mixed  
Wash particularly for fabrics that need  
special care, or where extra attention  
must be taken in dissolving detergent.  
This option is already set when the ma-  
chine is delivered from the factory.  
The following programmable  
functions can be selected:  
A = Maximum water level  
Option 3  
The water level for rinsing is automati-  
cally raised to the maximum level  
where rinse results are particularly  
important.  
An extra rinse cycle is introduced to  
the Cottons programme, e.g. when  
rinse results are particularly important.  
Option 4  
Effective for the rinses in programmes:  
Cottons  
Is Option 2 plus Option 3, where this  
quality of rinse is required.  
Minimum Iron  
Quick Wash  
C = Activating the i com-  
partment  
Mixed Wash - Poly/Cottons  
For the first 10 seconds of the main  
wash cycle water flows in through  
compartment i.  
B = Water plus system  
The "Water plus" button offers four op-  
tions, increasing water level and / or  
bringing in an extra rinse cycle.  
Compartment j may sometimes not  
be able to hold the total amount of  
detergent required when:  
Option 1  
the water is very hard (over  
3.8 mmol/l, water hardness level IV)  
and  
Increase in the rinse water level in the  
Cottons, Minimum Iron, Quick Wash  
and Mixed Wash programmes, where  
for example rinse results are particu-  
larly important.  
the washing is heavily soiled.  
In this case compartment i can be  
used to flush in the extra detergent for  
the main wash.  
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Programmable functions  
D = Soak time  
F = Top-up rinse for Cottons  
You can programme a soak time of:  
At the end of the main wash addi-  
tional water flows into the drum and  
the suds are cooled down.  
30 mins or  
1 hour or  
Hot suds can damage plastic drainage  
pipes.  
1 hour 30 mins or  
2 hours.  
Top-up rinse takes place when tem-  
peratures of 95°C and 75°C are se-  
lected.  
E = Gentle action  
For gentle washing of slightly soiled  
items. Drum action is reduced.  
G = Memory function  
If an additional function 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.  
Gentle action can be used with the Cot-  
tons, Minimum Iron, Quick Wash,  
Mixed Wash and Starch programmes.  
If "Gentle action" has been pro-  
grammed, every wash cycle in these  
programmes is carried out with gentle  
action rhythm.  
The memory function is active when the  
machine is first delivered, but can be  
programmed to be switched off.  
See the following pages for how to  
programme the programmable func-  
tions.  
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Programmable functions  
2. Selecting a programmable function  
Programming and storing in  
memory  
5For the programmable function re-  
quired turn the programme selector  
to the setting given:  
The programmable functions are acti-  
vated using the additional option but-  
tons and the programme selector in  
special combinations, which intro-  
duce extra features not marked up  
on the control panel.  
for A High Water level  
to MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons –  
for B Water plus system  
to Separate rinse –  
for C activate i compartment  
Programming is carried out in four  
steps:  
to Spin –  
for D Soaking time  
1. Select programming mode  
to - WOOLLENS Cold.  
2. Select programmable function  
for E Gentle action  
3. Activate or deactivate programmable  
function  
to WOOLLENS 40°C –  
for F Activate top-up rinse for  
COTTONS wash  
4. Store the programmable function in  
memory  
to DELICATES cold –  
for GMemory-Function  
1. Selecting programming mode  
to DELICATES 30°C –  
1The machine must be switched off  
and the drum door closed. The pro-  
gramme selector must point to "Fin-  
ish".  
2Press the additional option buttons  
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same  
time and hold pressed in and:  
3. . . switch the machine on with the  
I-ON/0-OFF-button.  
4Let go of all these buttons.  
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes  
in the sequence display.  
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Programmable functions  
3. To activate or deactivate a pro-  
grammable function.  
For the programmable function D  
The "Rinses" indicator light comes on.  
7By pressing the Startbutton a  
various number of times you can se-  
lect different soak times. To confirm  
the soak time selected an indicator  
light comes on as follows:  
For the programmable functions A,  
C, E, F, G  
7Pressing the Startbutton once will  
activate the programmable function.  
The "Rinses" light comes on in the Se-  
quence display.  
"Rinse" indicator light  
= 2 hours  
When the "Start" button is pressed  
again the "Rinses" indicator light goes  
out and the programmable function is  
deactivated.  
"Rinse hold" indicator light  
= 1 1/2 hours  
"Drain" indicator light  
= 1 hour  
For the programmable function B  
"Final spin" indicator light  
= 30 mins.  
The "Rinses" indicator light comes on.  
7By pressing the Startbutton a  
various number of times you can se-  
lect different options. To confirm se-  
lection an indicator light comes on  
as follows:  
4. Storing the programmable func-  
tion in memory  
8Switch the machine off with the I-  
ON/0-OFFbutton.  
"Rinse" indicator light  
Now you can start the wash pro-  
gramme that you want.  
= Option 1  
"Rinse hold" indicator light  
The programmable function is now  
stored in memory and is available at  
any time, until it is deleted.  
= Option 2  
"Drain" indicator light  
= Option 3  
"Final spin" indicator light  
= Option 4  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the washing machine Extra cleaning  
Clean the casing with a mild non-ab-  
rasive detergent or soap and water.  
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.  
Carrying out a hot wash (70°C or  
above) with powder detergent approx.  
once every six weeks will help to en-  
sure that no deposits build up in the  
machine. These can occur when wash-  
ing is mainly done at low temperatures,  
and also lead to unpleasant smells. If  
you have no reason to wash laundry oc-  
casionally at this high temperature,  
then carry out a 95°C Cottons pro-  
gramme as a cleaning cycle with pow-  
der detergent and no washing, at regu-  
lar intervals.  
Clean the facia panel and flap with a  
damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.  
The drum can be cleaned using a  
suitable proprietary stainless steel  
cleaner.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, glass  
cleaners or all-purpose cleaners.  
These might cause damage to the  
plastic surfaces because of the  
chemicals they contain.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the detergent dispen-  
ser drawer  
Pull out the detergent dispenser  
drawer until a resistance is felt.  
Clean the dispenser compartments  
and conditioner channel.  
Regularly remove any detergent  
residues.  
Press down the red release catch  
and at the same time pull the drawer  
right out of the machine.  
Remove the siphon tube from com-  
partment p.  
Wash under running warm water and  
put back.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter  
and pump  
Check the fluff (drain) filter initially after  
3-4 washes to ascertain how often it is  
likely to require cleaning.  
With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of  
water run out.  
If the drain outlet is clogged, more  
water will be retained in the machine  
(up to 25 litres).  
Caution: If laundry has been  
washed at a high temperature,  
water draining out of the machine  
will still be hot.  
Open the flap.  
Place a dish under the drain fixture.  
Take the (yellow) filter flap opener from  
behind the detergent drawer facia  
panel, (see illustration above).  
Turn the fluff filter lid round 2-3  
times. Do not take it right out.  
With large volumes of water, when the  
dish is full screw the fluff filter back into  
position, and empty the dish before re-  
peating the procedure.  
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Cleaning and care  
Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous-  
ing.  
Remove any deposits of lime scale and  
detergent or foreign objects from the  
thread of the filter housing and filter unit  
(as these objects can cause a leakage  
of water). Deposits of lime scale are  
often a sign of underdosage of powder.  
Put the fluff filter back in place and  
secure.  
Make sure the fluff filter is securely  
tightened. Otherwise there is a risk  
of water leakage during use.  
Once the flow of water ceases,  
remove the fluff filter completely.  
After cleaning  
Pour approx. 2 litres of water into the  
detergent dispenser compartment  
j to reactivate the ball valve which  
keeps detergent in circulation in the  
suds.  
Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.  
Remove any foreign objects (e.g.  
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff.  
Turn the impeller by hand to check  
that it is free to rotate. Any foreign ob-  
jects causing an obstruction should  
be removed.  
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Cleaning and care  
Turn on the stopcock and check the  
connection is watertight.  
To clean the water inlet filters  
The washing machine has two  
filters to protect the inlet valves.These  
filters should be checked every 6  
months or so, or more often if there are  
frequent interruptions to the water sup-  
ply.  
Inspect the inlet hose which is sub-  
jected to high pressure while the ma-  
chine is in operation. The hose should  
be replaced if there are small cracks in  
the surface, or if it has been otherwise  
damaged.  
If replacing the inlet hose only use a  
hose able to withstand pressure of at  
least 70 bar. Mieles own hoses meet  
this requirement.  
To clean the filter in the union in the  
open end of the inlet hose:  
First turn off the stopcock.  
Unscrew the threaded union con-  
necting the free end of the inlet hose  
to the stopcock.  
To clean the filter in the water inlet  
valve:  
Using pliers, carefully loosen the  
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve,  
and unscrew.  
Remove the rubber seal from the re-  
cess.  
Using pointed pliers, take hold  
of the plastic filter bar, remove the fil-  
ter and clean.  
Use water pump pliers to withdraw  
the plastic filter by the bar (see illus-  
tration). Clean, put back and secure.  
Put the filter and seal back in the  
reverse order and reconnect the  
hose.  
The two filters must be put back in  
place after cleaning.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem solving guide  
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably  
qualified person in accordance with local and national regulations. Unauth-  
orised repairs could be dangerous.  
What to do, if . . .  
Cause . . .  
Remedy . . .  
There is no power.  
The "Anti-crease-Finish" light is  
not on.  
Check whether:  
. . . The programme  
does not begin.  
the door is properly closed.  
the mains plug is plugged in.  
the fuse or circuit breaker  
has not tripped.  
The water outlet is restricted.  
The water outlet is blocked.  
Clean the fluff (drain) filter  
. . . the "Check drain" light  
flashes during the pro-  
gramme, but the programme  
is running normally.  
and drain pump.  
Has the drain pump been  
fixed too high? (Max. drain  
height 1m).  
Clean the fluff (drain) filter  
and drain pump.  
. . . the "Check drain" light  
flashes during the pro-  
gramme, but the programme  
is not running normally.  
Has the drain pump been  
fixed too high? (Max. drain  
height 1m).  
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Problem solving guide  
What to do, if . . .  
Cause . . .  
Remedy . . .  
The water inlet is restricted.  
The stopcock is not opened  
. . . the Check (water) inlet"  
indicator flashes during the  
programme but the pro-  
far enough.  
The inlet hose is kinked.  
The water pressure is too low  
gramme is running normally.  
The filter in the inlet hose is  
dirty. Clean it.  
The water inlet is closed.  
There is a fault.  
Open the stopcock.  
Start the programme again.  
. . . the Check (water) inlet"  
indicator flashes and the  
laundry was not washed.  
Press I-ON/0-OFFbutton to  
release it.  
. . . one of the following indi-  
cator lights is flashing  
– “Soak/Pre-wash”  
– “Main Wash”  
– “Rinses”  
– “Rinse hold”  
Turn the programme selector  
to "Finish".  
Press I-ON/0-OFFbutton in.  
Re-start the programme.  
If the indicator light starts  
flashing again, call the  
Service Dept.  
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Problem solving guide  
What to do, if . . .  
Cause  
Remedy  
The final spin has not taken  
place. The machine detected  
an imbalance.  
Loosen and re-distribute the  
. . . the indicator light Final  
spinflashes.  
washing.  
Select the programme Spin  
or Drain.  
Take into account the spin  
speed of the relevant  
programme.  
The position of the programme  
selector was altered after the  
start of the programme.  
Turn the programe selector  
back to the programme  
previously chosen.  
. . . the indicator light  
"Anti-crease/Finish" flashes.  
This is not a fault.  
See the Section Description of  
the appliance.  
. . . the light ring has not lit  
up.  
The appliance is not plugged in Put the plug in the socket.  
to the electricity supply.  
. . . the drum door cannot be  
opened.  
Power cut.  
See "What to do", the section on  
how to open the door in a  
power cut.  
The door was not correctly  
engaged.  
Press hard against the lock side  
of the drum door and then  
press the "Door" button.  
There is still water in the drum.  
Select the "Drain"  
programme for the water to  
be pumped out.  
Open the drum door.  
The suds temperature is higher  
than 55°C.  
The four feet are not resting  
evenly on the floor.  
Level the machine. See  
Installation advice.  
. . . the machine shakes dur-  
ing the spin cycle.  
The spin speed selected was  
too low.  
Select a higher spin speed next  
time.  
. . . the washing has not  
been spun satisfactorily.  
The load was not distributed  
sufficiently evenly in the drum.  
To protect the machine laundry  
was only spun at a reduced  
speed.  
Always mix large and small  
items in the load.  
These noises occur at the end  
of a pump sequence as a  
normal part of the operation.  
They are not a fault.  
. . . the pump makes  
strange noises.  
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Problem solving guide  
What to do, if . . .  
Cause  
Remedy  
The water supply pressure is  
too low.  
Clean the filter in the water  
. . . large residues of deter-  
gent remain in the dispenser  
drawer.  
inlet system.  
It may be useful to select  
Water plus.  
Washing powder used with  
Pour washing powder into the  
water softener tends to become dispenser before adding any  
sticky.  
water softener.  
The siphon tube is either  
incorrectly positioned or  
clogged.  
Clean the siphon tube.  
. . . fabric conditioner is not  
completely dispensed or too  
much water remains in the p  
compartment.  
The fabric conditioner channel  
is clogged.  
Clean the fabric conditioner  
channel.  
Insufficient amounts of  
Add more detergent.  
. . . grey, greasy particles  
cling to washed laundry.  
detergent were used to break  
down the particles of grease in  
heavily soiled laundry.  
Before washing the next load  
run a COTTONS 95°C”  
programme without a load.  
(See "Extra cleaning" in  
Cleaning and Care).  
The detergent contained  
Use detergents containing  
no zeolites to re-wash the  
load.  
. . . there are white residues  
which look like powder deter-  
gent on the washing.  
compounds (zeolites) to aid  
water softening which are not  
soluble in water. These have  
ended up on the washing.  
Liquid detergents usually  
contain no zeolites.  
Try and brush off the  
residues with a soft brush.  
Liquid detergents do not  
contain bleaching agents. They  
do not remove fruit, coffee and  
tea stains.  
Use a general purpose  
washing machine powder  
containing a bleaching agent.  
. . . liquid detergent does not  
give the required result.  
Pour stain remover (salts)  
into the dispenser drawer  
compartment j, and liquid  
detergent into a dispenser  
ball.  
Never put stain salts and  
liquid detergent together in  
the dispenser drawer.  
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Problem solving guide  
Opening the drum door in the  
event of a power failure  
To check water pressure  
Place a bucket under the stopcock.  
Switch off the washing machine.  
Turn on the stopcock.  
Open the fluff (drain) filter flap and  
drain the water as described in  
"Cleaning and care", (fluff (drain) fil-  
ter and pump).  
If 5 litres of water flow into the bucket in  
15 seconds the water pressure is cor-  
rect.  
Caution: if laundry has been  
washed at a high temperature,  
water draining out of the machine  
will still be hot.  
Pull the emergency door latch down-  
wards (see illustration). The machine  
door will then open.  
Always make sure the drum is sta-  
tionary before reaching in to the ma-  
chine to remove washing. Reaching  
into a moving drum is extremely  
dangerous.  
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After sales service  
After sales service  
Customer contact  
Future updates (PC)  
In the event of any faults which you can- The indicator light or check light  
not remedy yourself please contact  
marked PC is reserved for the service  
engineer, for updates to your machine  
in future years.  
Your Miele Dealer or  
Your nearest Miele Service depart-  
ment (see back cover for the ad-  
dress).  
When for example technological devel-  
opments offer advanced modifications  
to your existing programme cycles, a  
service engineer will be able to input  
these into your machine controls.  
When contacting the Service Depart-  
ment, please quote the Model and Ser-  
ial nos. of your appliance, both of  
which are shown on the data plate  
visible above the porthole glass when  
the door is opened.  
Miele will provide information when  
such possibilities become available.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded to im-  
prove our service.  
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Installation  
Installation  
Installation surface  
Installation  
A concrete floor is the most suitable in-  
stallation surface for a washing ma-  
chine, being far less prone to vibration  
during the spin cycle than wooden  
floorboards or a surface with "soft"  
properties.  
Lift the machine from its packaging  
base and move it to its site. Please  
note:  
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.  
Please note the following points:  
The machine must be level and se-  
curely positioned.  
Removing the transit fitting  
To avoid vibrations during spinning,  
the machine should not be installed  
on soft floor coverings.  
If installing on a wooden joist floor,  
we recommend a plywood base at  
least 30 mm thick, 590 x 520 mm  
wide. The base should span several  
joists and be bolted to the joists, not  
only to the floorboards. Check for the  
presence of pipes and cables first.  
The most stable part of the floor is  
usually in the corner.  
If 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).  
Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°.  
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Installation  
Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°.  
Plug the two holes with the plastic  
caps supplied.  
The machine should not be moved with-  
out the transit fitting in place.  
The transit fitting should be stored  
in a safe place for future use. It  
must be re-fitted if the machine is to  
be moved again. Re-fitting is car-  
ried out by reversing the procedure.  
Withdraw the two bars together with  
the support plate.  
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Installation  
With a screwdriver loosen and turn  
the foot 1 together with the counter-  
nut 2 to the left, (see illustration  
below) and screw out.  
Levelling the machine  
The machine must stand perfectly level  
on all four feet to ensure safe and  
proper operation.  
Put the machine back on all four feet.  
Use a spirit level to check the ma-  
chine is standing level.  
Incorrect installation may increase elec-  
tricity and water consumption and may  
cause the machine to move about.  
Hold the foot 1 firm using a pipe  
wrench and turn the counternut 2 to  
the right firmly up against the hous-  
ing with a screwdriver.  
The four adjustable screw feet are  
used to level the machine. All four feet  
are screwed in when the machine is de-  
livered.  
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.  
Screwing out and adjusting the feet  
Gently tip the machine and prop it  
up using a solid wood wedge for  
example, to ensure stability.  
Make sure the machine does not  
slip as this could cause injury.  
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Installation  
Washer and Dryer stack  
Building under  
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked  
with the washing machine. A stacking  
kit* is necessary and can be purhased  
from the Miele Spare Parts Department.  
To build this appliance under a con-  
tinuous worktop / in a kitchen run:  
A special building under conversion  
kit* is required. The machine lid must  
be replaced by a cover plate. To en-  
sure electrical safety the cover plate  
must be fitted. **  
All parts marked* are available from the  
Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department,  
and must be fitted by a suitably compe-  
tent person according to the instruc-  
tions supplied with the kit.  
Fitting instructions are supplied with  
the conversion kit.  
N.B.**  
If you wish to push your machine under  
a worktop and there is space to do this  
without removing the lid, the conver-  
sion kit is not necessary. Otherwise the  
conversion kit is essential.  
For installation under a work surface  
900/910 mm from the floor, a raising  
kit* is required.  
Connections for electricity, water  
and drainage should be installed in  
such a way that they remain ac-  
cessible when the machine is in  
place.  
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Installation  
Longer hoses 2.5 or 4 metres in length  
are available as optional extras.  
Connection to water supply  
The machine should be connected to a  
mains water supply in accordance with  
standard regulations. In Germany the  
washing machine is not required to  
have a non-return valve as it has been  
designed to comply with the relevant  
German DIN standard.  
The machine is designed to operate  
with a water flow pressure of 1 bar mini-  
mum up to 10 bar maximum. The static  
water pressure must not exceed 10  
bar. If it is higher than 10 bar it is essen-  
tial to fit a reducer valve.  
There is a minimum flow pressure of 1  
bar pressure if 5 litres of water flow into  
a suitable container in 15 seconds.  
Connection to the mains water supply  
should incorporate a mains stopcock  
with 3/4’’ thread. The stopcock should  
be fitted by a qualified plumber.  
The two dirt filters - one in the open  
end of the inlet hose, one at the inlet  
point in the solenoid valve must not be  
removed.  
The approx. 1.5 m long 3/8" pressure  
hose should be connected to the stop-  
cock via the 3/4" threaded union.  
This pressure hose is not suitable for  
connection to a hot water supply.  
Please make sure the washer sits cor-  
rectly in the union.  
The connection point is subject to  
mains water pressure. Turn on the stop-  
cock slowly and check for leaks.  
If replacing the inlet hose only use a  
hose able to withstand pressure of at  
least 70 bar. This also applies to all  
fixtures and fittings used. Miele orig-  
inal parts fulfil this condition.  
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Installation  
Drain hose connection:  
Connection to the drainage  
system  
The machine drains via a drain pump  
with a delivery head of 1 metre.  
Direct into a sink: Hook the hose  
over the edge and secure. Make  
sure that the water can flow freely to  
avoid flooding and to prevent water  
from being sucked back into the ma-  
chine.  
The drain hose is 1.5 m long. It must  
not be kinked as this restricts drainage.  
The swivel elbow at the end of the hose  
can be turned in either direction, or can  
be detached if required, with a sharp  
twist and pull.  
Connected to a floor gully.  
Connected to a standpipe.  
Connected to a plastic drain pipe  
with a rubber nipple. There is no  
need to use a non-return valve.  
If required, the drain hose can be ex-  
tended to a length of 5 m. The necess-  
ary parts can be purchased from the  
Miele Spare Parts Department, or your  
Miele dealer.  
For a delivery head of more than 1 m  
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second  
Duo-drain pump is available with the  
corresponding conversion kit from the  
Miele Spare Parts Department or your  
Miele dealer.  
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Installation  
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.  
Electrical connection U.K.  
All electrical work should be carried out  
only by a suitably qualified and compe-  
tent person, in strict accordance with  
national and local safety regulations.  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable with moulded plug for connection  
to a 230-240V mains supply. The volt-  
age, rated load and fuse rating are  
given on the data plate. Please ensure  
these match the household mains sup-  
ply.  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE  
MUST BE EARTHED  
Ensure power is not supplied to the ap-  
pliance while installation work is being  
carried out.  
Connection should be made via a  
fused plug and suitable switched  
socket which is easily accessible after  
installation. For extra safety it is advis-  
able to install a residual current device  
(RCD), with a trip current of 30 mA. Do  
not connect via an extension lead.  
Important  
The wires in the mains lead are col-  
oured in accordance with the following  
code:  
Green/yellow = earth  
Blue  
= neutral  
= live  
Brown  
Where it is necessary to change plugs,  
if the colours of the wires in the mains  
lead of this appliance do not corre-  
spond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals of your plug,  
proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured green and  
yellow must be connected to the termi-  
nal in the plug which is marked with the  
letter E or by the earth symbol z or col-  
oured green, or green and yellow.  
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Installation  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363  
If this machine is fitted with a non-re-  
wireable plug, the following information  
applies:  
If the socket outlets are not suitable for  
the plug supplied with the product, it  
must be cut off and an appropriate  
plug fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse  
should be removed from the old plug  
and disposed of.  
The plug cut from the flexible cord  
should then be disposed of and on no  
account be inserted into any socket  
elsewhere in the house (electric shock  
hazard).  
The fuse cover must be refitted when  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse  
cover is lost, the plug must not be used  
until a suitable replacement is ob-  
tained. The colour of the correct re-  
placement cover is that of the coloured  
insert in the base of the plug, or the col-  
our that is embossed in words on the  
base of the plug (as applicable to the  
design of plug fitted).  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap-  
proved to BS 1362 and have the cor-  
rect rating. Replacement fuse covers  
may be purchased from your local elec-  
trical supplier or Service agent.  
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Consumption data  
Consumption data  
Programme  
(without any additional op-  
tions or  
Load  
Consumption data  
Energy  
Water  
Programme time  
in kWh  
litres  
normal  
short  
programmable functions)  
COTTONS  
95°C  
60°C (1)  
40°C  
5.0 kg  
5.0 kg  
5.0 kg  
1.70  
0.95  
0.55  
49  
49  
49  
1 h 54 mins 1 h 22 mins  
1 h 58 mins 1 h 16 mins  
1 h 58 mins 1 h 06 mins  
MINIMUM IRON  
40°C  
2.5 kg  
1.0 kg  
1.0 kg  
0.45  
0.40  
0.15  
58  
75  
25  
1 h 20 mins  
58 mins  
49 mins  
48 mins  
DELICATES  
30°C  
WOOLLENS  
30°C  
35 mins  
(1)  
EN 60456 test programme  
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  
functions selected.  
N.B.  
Consumption data obtained from a machine designed for the German market.  
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Technical Data  
Technical Data  
Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
85 cm  
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Depth with door open . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Max. floor load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
59.5 cm  
60 cm  
97 cm  
98 kg  
1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)  
5 kg Dry laundry  
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Fuse rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
see Data plate  
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Water flow pressure min. . . . . . . . . . . .  
Static water pressure max. . . . . . . . . .  
Drain pump head max. . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Drain pump length max.. . . . . . . . . . . .  
Test certificates awarded. . . . . . . . . . .  
1 bar  
10 bar  
1 m  
5 m  
Radio/TV suppression, VDE  
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