Operating instructions
Washer
W 1986
U
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use.
M.-Nr. 05 665 081
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Contents
Washer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center pages
Cleaning the inlet hose filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The program stops and a fault indicator blinks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Remove the shipping struts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjust the four leveling feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Plumbing connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Water connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not wash articles that have
,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or injury to
persons while using your appliance,
follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other
flammable or explosive substances.
These articles give off vapors that could
ignite or explode. Do not add these
items to the washload.
Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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, as the gas
is flammable .
Before the appliance is removed
from service or discarded, remove
the door.
WARNING - Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified
Do not reach into the appliance if
the drum is moving.
electrician or serviceman if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Do not install or store this
appliance where it will be exposed
to the weather.
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.
Do not tamper with
the controls.
Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in these operating
instructions.
Do not allow children to play on or
in 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
1 "On/Off" button
Turns the machine on and off or
7 Spin speed selector button
Allows you to select the final spin
interrupts a program.
speed of a program.
2 "Door" button
Opens the drum door.
8 Spin speed indicator light
Indicates the current spin speed.
3 "Time Remaining" display
Shows the countdown to the end of the
program.
9 Program selector
For selecting a program and wash
temperature. The light ring will go out a
few minutes after the end of the
program to save energy.
4 "Delay Start" button
Allows you to delay the start of a
program from 30 minutes to 24 hours.
This time will appear in the "Time
Remaining" display.
10 Program sequence display
Shows the current cycle of the wash
program.
5 "START" button
Begins the wash program.
11 Fault indicators
Indicate when a fault has occured.
6 Wash options
Special wash features available to
enhance a wash program.
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Before using the washer
The appliance must be correctly
installed and connected before the
first use. Please see the "Installation
instructions."
Before using the washer, a program
must be run without laundry and without
detergent to flush out any residual
water from the factory testing process.
^ Close the washer door.
^ Press the "On/Off" button.
^ Turn the program selector to
"COTTONS/very hot".
^ Press the "Spin" button until the "high"
mark of the indicator lights.
^ Press the "START" button.
Once the program ends, the washer
can be used for laundry.
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Using the washer
1. Prepare and sort laundry
– 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.
^ Empty all pockets.
– Remove any lead weights or strips
from curtains before washing.
– Loose undergarment underwires
should be removed or sewn in place
before washing.
– Woolens and knitted garments
should be turned inside out.
– Close zippers, hooks and eyelets
before washing.
,Foreign objects left in pockets
(e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)
can cause damage to clothes and
the machine.
^ Sort the laundry.
Only wash items 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 (blood, egg, coffee, tea,
etc.) or badly soiled areas (collars and
cuffs) should be pretreated with a stain
remover or a paste made from
powdered detergent and warm water.
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Using the washer
2. Load the laundry
^ 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.
^ Close the drum door.
To prevent damage to the door seal
and clothing, make sure that there
are no clothes caught between the
drum door and the seal.
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Using the washer
3. Select a program
Special programs
SILK /
Gentle program for hand and machine
washable silk fabrics. Cool water and
slower wash, rinse and spin cycles
reduce wrinkling and fading.
WOOLENS /
Specialty care program for hand and
machine washable wool and wool
blends. A mild range of wash temp-
eratures, low water level and minimum
drum movement gently clean and
maintain the shape of garments.
^ Turn the program selector in either
direction to the program you wish to
use.
Jeans
Specially designed program that
washes denim materials at the correct
temperature and spin speed to release
stains and prevent wrinkles.
Dress shirts
Program for cleaning dress shirts with
reduced wrinkling.
Fine rinse
Laundry is rinsed and spun only.
Starch
This program is for starching without
washing. See "Detergent/ Using the
"Starch" program" for details.
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Using the washer
Program guide
Temperature Care symbols Fabric
Cottons
Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive
190 °F /
very hot
F
–
white household linens 100 % cotton sheets, cloth diapers, towels,
etc. to be sanitized. Not for use with
clothing with elastic.
140 °F / hot
120 °F / warm
105 °F / warm
ß / cold
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E
7
6
–
sturdy white cottons
light colors
Underwear, cotton t-shirts, socks.
Colorfast items.
C
B
A
bright colors
dark colors
Black items, mixed loads.
PERMA PRESS Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive
140 °F / hot
120 °F / warm
105 °F / warm
ß / cold
8
E
7
6
–
whites
For cotton blends, polyester blends and
synthetics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, ramie).
Fabric softener can be dispensed in the final
rinse of these programs to reduce static cling.
C
B
A
light colors
bright colors
dark colors & temp-
Spandex, microfibers, etc.
erature sensitive
fabrics
Drain / Spin No available wash options
DELICATES Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended
105 °F / warm
85 °F / cold
ß / cold
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6
6
B
A
–
light colors
dark colors
For synthetics, machine washable silks,
satin, hosiery, lingerie, lace or crocheted
(non-wool) items; curtains and knits.
lace or sheer fabrics,
embroidered items.
SILK
No available wash options
ß / cold
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A
silk and silk blends,
lingerie and hosiery
Ideal for machine and hand washable silks
and other non-wool handwashable
garments.
WOOLENS
105 °F / warm
85 °F / cold
ß / cold
No available wash options
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6
–
B
A
–
light colors
For hand washable and machine washable
wool and wool blends (e.g. lamb’s wool,
cashmere, mohair, angora, etc.)
dark colors
delicate woolens
Jeans
No available wash options
denim
105 °F
7
B
Dress shirts Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended
105 °F
7
B
Starch
No available wash options
No available wash options
Fine rinse
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Using the washer
4. Select a spin speed
Special spin options
– Hold
Laundry is not spun and remains
The default spin speed will
automatically be selected for each
program. However, you can adjust the
spin speed within the parameters listed
below:
soaking in water. This will prevent
wrinkles if the laundry is not removed
immediately at the end of the wash
program. When ready, select a spin
speed to continue the program. To
finish the program, press the "Door"
button.
– No spin
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 the rinses is
also omitted in this setting.
^ Press the button until the indicator for
the desired spin speed lights.
This option is not available in the
"COTTONS" program.
Available spin
speeds
Program
COTTONS
max to high
max to no spin
WOOLENS, Jeans,
Starch, Fine rinse,
Drain/Spin
high to no spin
PERMA PRESS,
Dress shirts
med to no spin
low to no spin
DELICATES
Silk
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Using the washer
5. Select wash options
(if needed)
Soak
For heavy soiling and stubborn stains
(e.g. blood, grease, cocoa) that require
soaking before the main wash.
Each press of the "Soak" button will add
30 minutes (6 hours maximum) of soak
time to the wash program.
Heavy soil
For heavily soiled laundry where a
pretreatment is necessary to remove
surface soiling.
Extended
^ Press the button for the wash options
you would like to select. The indicator
light for the respective option will
illuminate.
For laundry with stubborn or old stains.
The longer wash time works to relax
fabrics and release stains.
The total time for the wash program will
be extended.
If a wash option is chosen and it is not
compatible with the program, the
indicator light will go out when the
button is released.
Sensitive
An additional final rinse will wash away
detergent residue and scents.
Buzzer
A buzzer can be selected to signal the
end of the wash program.
The buzzer will sound until the washer
is turned off.
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Using the washer
6. Add detergent
^ Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer and add detergent to the
appropriate compartments.
j = Detergent for the main wash
i = Only add detergent (1/4 of the
total recommended amount of
detergent) to this compartment
if the "Heavy Soil" wash option
is selected.
§
= Fabric softener or liquid starch.
^ Close the detergent dispenser
drawer.
,Do not use detergents
containing chemical solvents.
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Detergent
Water softener
Use only high-efficiency, low
sudsing laundry detergent
formulated for front loading washing
machines.
If your water hardness level is between
2 and 3, the water can be softened to
reduce detergent consumption.
Use the recommended amount of
detergent for water hardness level 1,
and then add a water softener to the
detergent dispenser.
For wool and wool blend fabrics, use a
detergent formulated for wools.
Follow instructions on the detergent
packaging for the correct use and
amount of detergent. You may need to
adjust the amount of detergent if the
load is smaller or more or less soiled
than normal.
Water hardness
Hardness
level
Water
quality
Water
hardness
ppm
Add detergent to compartment j at
the beginning of each wash program.
Only add detergent (1/4 total
recommended amount) to compartment
i if the "Heavy soil" option was
selected.
1
2
3
soft
0 - 130
130 - 250
over 250
middle
hard to
very hard
If you select the "Heavy soil" option and
you are using liquid detergent, insert
the liquid detergent insert into
compartment j. This will prevent the
detergent for the main wash being used
in the first wash of the "Heavy soil"
option.
Do not use chlorine bleach!
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Detergent
Fabric softener
Starch
Fabric softener added to the wash
program will make fabrics feel softer
and will reduce static cling in the dryer.
Starching can be included in any wash
program as part of the final rinse, or
can be performed separately:
^ Open the fabric softener
compartment §.
^ Add the recommended amount of
starch.
^ Close the compartment lid and push
in the dispenser drawer.
^ The starch will be dispensed during
the final rinse.
Using the "Starch" program
^ Add the amount of starch
recommended on the packaging to
the fabric softener compartment §.
^ Open the lid of the fabric softener
compartment §.
^ Turn the program selector to "Starch".
^ Select a spin speed.
^ Pour the amount of 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.
^ Press the "START" button.
If starch is used frequently, clean the
dispenser compartment, especially
the siphon tube and fabric softener
duct. See "Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer".
^ Close the compartment lid and push
in the dispenser drawer.
The 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.
Fabric dye
^ Do not use fabric dyes in this washer.
Never mix fabric softener and starch
together in the fabric softener. This
will clog the dispenser.
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Using the washer
7. Select Delay Start
8. Start the program
If you wish, the start of the wash
program can be delayed to take
advantage of lower energy rates, or to
have a load completed at a later time.
Press "START" to begin the program.
The maximum program run time will
appear in the display.
9. Activate the program lock
(if necessary)
^ Press the "START" button until the
"Door Lock" indicator lights up.
^ Press the "Delay Start" button until the
desired time delay appears in the
"Time Remaining" display.
See "Locking the washer" for further
details.
The time will appear:
– in 30 minute increments for times
less than 10 hours.
– in 1 hour increments for times greater
than 10 hours.
Cancelling Delay Start
^ Press the Delay Start button until
24 ^ appears in the display.
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Using the washer
10. Unload the laundry
^ Turn off the washer using the "On/Off"
button and turn the program selector
to "End".
^ Open the drum door by pressing the
"Door" button.
^ Close 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.
^ Remove the laundry.
^ Check the folds of the door seal for
any small articles which may have
been trapped.
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.
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Using the washer
Adding/removing laundry
during a wash program
Cancelling a program that has
not yet started
You can interrupt the following
programs to add or remove a piece of
laundry:
^ Turn the program selector to "End".
^ Once the "Time remaining" display
goes blank, turn the program selector
to the new program.
– COTTONS
– PERMA PRESS
– Jeans
– Dress Shirts
– Starch
^ Press the "Door" button and open the
drum door.
^ Add or remove the piece of laundry.
^ Close the door.
The program will automatically
continue.
The drum door cannot be opened if:
– the water temperature is greater than
130°F.
– the water level is too high.
– the electronic program lock is
activated.
– the program has reached the final
spin cycle.
If you press the "Door" button during
any of these conditions, the "Door Lock"
indicator will light.
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Using the washer
Cancelling a program that has
started
Skipping part of a program
^ Turn the program selector to "End".
^ Turn off the washer with the "On/Off"
button.
When the desired program cycle
flashes in the program sequence
display:
^ Turn the program selector to "End".
^ Turn the program selector back to the
original program within 4 seconds .
^ Turn on the washer with the "On/Off"
button.
^ Turn the program selector to
"Drain/Spin".
To change a program
^ Turn off the washer using the "On/Off"
button.
^ Select the desired spin speed.
^ Press "Start".
^ Turn the program selector to "End".
^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"
button.
Making changes to the
program
^ Select the new program.
^ Select the desired spin speed.
^ Press the "START" button.
The following changes can be made to
a program once it has already started:
– the spin speed may always be
adjusted.
– the wash options "Sensitive" and
"Extended" can be selected or
deselected up to 6 minutes after the
start of a program , and the
temperature of the program can be
changed to another temperature
within the same program.
Once the program starts, you cannot
change to a different program.
The "Anti-crease/End" indicator will
blink if the program selector has been
moved. The program will not be
affected. The indicator will go out if the
program selector is turned back to the
original program.
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Locking the washer
Electronic program lock
To cancel the program lock
The program lock prevents the washer
from being opened or the program from
being changed during a wash program.
^ Hold the "START" button until the
"Door Lock" indicator goes out.
Exception:
The program selector was moved and
the "Anti-crease/End" indicator blinks in
the program sequence display.
To activate the program lock
^ Once the wash program has started,
hold the "START" button until the
"Door Lock" indicator illuminates.
^ Turn the program selector back to the
originally selected program. The
"Anti-crease/End" indicator light goes
out.
The program lock is now activated.
The washer can no longer accept
program changes and will continue to
the end of the program.
^ Press the "START" button until the
"Door Lock" indicator goes out.
At the end of the program, the lock is
automatically unlocked.
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Locking the washer
Child Safety Lock
5. Turn the program selector slowly in a
counterclockwise motion to the
"DELICATES/cold" position.
This safety lock can be activated to
prevent a child from climbing inside the
washer.
The "Door Lock" indicator (lower right
of control panel) flashes.
When the child safety lock is activated,
the drum door cannot be opened and a
program cannot be started.
6. Release the "Heavy Soil" button.
7. Turn the program selector to "End".
8. Turn off the washer using the "On/Off"
To activate the safety lock
Before activating the lock:
button.
To deactivate the safety lock
– the drum door must be closed,
Repeat steps 1. through 6. The "Door
Lock" indicator goes out.
– the program selector must be at
"End".
1. Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"
button.
2. Press the "Heavy Soil" button and
hold the button pressed in during
steps 3. to 5.
3. Turn the program selector slowly in a
clockwise motion to "COTTONS/ 140
°F".
4. Turn the program selector slowly in a
counterclockwise motion to "End".
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Washer care
,Before cleaning the appliance,
disconnect the power supply by
unplugging the unit or manually
tripping the circuit breaker.
Cleaning the washer
^ Clean the exterior of the washer with
a mild solution of non-abrasive
detergent or soap and water. Wipe
dry with a soft cloth.
^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel
cleaner specially formulated for use
in a washer. This type of cleaner is
available from Miele’s Technical
Service Department:
^ Clean the dispenser compartments
and the fabric softener duct.
(part # 00 077 927)
Cleaning the detergent drawer
Detergent residue should be cleaned
regularly.
^ Remove the siphon tube from the
fabric softener compartment § and
rinse under warm water.
,Do not use chemical solvents,
abrasive cleaners, glass or all
purpose cleaners. These can
damage plastic surfaces and other
parts. Do not use a hose to clean
the washer.
^ Pull out the detergent drawer until it
stops. Press the red release lever
down and pull the drawer out of the
machine.
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Washer care
Cleaning the drain pump and
lint trap
^ Place a 2 quart capacity container
underneath the drain tube.
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 the lint trap lid counterclockwise
2 - 3 times. Do not remove it. About
2 quarts of water will drain out of the
hose.
If the main drain hose is clogged,
additional water will remain in the
machine. In this case, tighten the lint
trap lid and empty the container.
^ To clean the lint trap, remove the tool
from behind the detergent dispenser
drawer.
,Caution: If the 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.
^ Open the lint trap door.
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Washer Care
Once the flow of water stops:
^ Clean the inside of the lint trap
housing. Remove any detergent
deposits or foreign objects from the
threads of the filter housing and filter
unit before returning the lint trap.
^ Remove the lint trap lid.
^ Clean out any foreign objects or lint
from the filter.
^ Check that the drain pump impeller
(in the back of the chamber) rotates
freely by spinning with your hand.
^ Return the lint trap and tighten into
place.
,If the lint trap is not tightened
securely, water will leak out when the
machine is in use.
After cleaning:
^ Run the "Fine rinse" program.
This step is necessary to activate the
ball valve.
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Quick Guide
1. Prepare and sort laundry
3. Select a program
^ Turn the program selector in either
direction to the desired program.
^ Empty pockets.
Check the "Program guide", to
determine which program is most
appropriate for the load being washed.
^ Sort laundry by fabric and color.
^ Pretreat stains.
2. Load the laundry
4. Select the spin speed
^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"
button.
^ Open the drum door using the "Door"
button.
^ Load the laundry.
^ Close the drum door.
Make sure clothes will not be caught
by the door.
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Quick Guide
5. Select wash options (if needed)
7. Select Delay Start (if needed)
8. Start the program
^ Press "START".
9. Activate the program lock
(if necessary)
6. Add detergent
^ Hold the "START" button until the
"Door Lock" indicator lights up.
10. Unload the laundry
^ Open the drum door using the "Door"
button
^ Remove the laundry.
j = Detergent compartment for the
main wash
i = Only add detergent (1/4 of the
total recommended amount of
detergent) to this compartment
if the "Heavy Soil" wash option
is selected.
^ Turn off the washer using the "On/Off"
button and turn the program selector
to "End".
^ Close the drum door.
§
= Fabric softener or liquid starch
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Quick Guide
Temperature Care symbols Fabric
Cottons
Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive
190 °F /
very hot
F
–
white household linens 100 % cotton sheets, cloth diapers, towels,
etc. to be sanitized. Not suitable for
clothing containing elastic.
140 °F / hot
120 °F / warm
105 °F / warm
ß / cold
8
E
7
6
–
sturdy white cottons
light colors
Underwear, cotton t-shirts, socks.
Colorfast items.
C
B
A
bright colors
dark colors
Black items, mixed loads.
PERMA PRESS Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive
140 °F / hot
8
E
7
–
whites
For cotton blends, polyester blends and
synthetics (e.g. acrylic, nylon and ramie).
Fabric softener can be dispensed in the final
rinse of these programs to reduce static cling.
120 °F / warm
105 °F / warm
C
B
light colors
bright colors
ß / cold
6
A
dark colors &
temperature sensitive
fabrics
Spandex, microfibers etc.
Drain / Spin No available wash options
DELICATES Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended
105 °F / warm
85 °F / cold
ß / cold
7
6
6
B
A
–
light colors
dark colors
For synthetics, machine washable silks,
satin, hosiery, lingerie, lace or crocheted
(non-wool) items; curtains and knits.
lace or sheer fabrics,
embroidered items.
SILK
No available wash options
ß / cold
6
A
silk and silk blends,
lingerie and hosiery
Ideal for machine and hand washable silks
and other non-wool handwashable garments
WOOLENS
105 °F / warm
85 °F / cold
ß / cold
No available wash options
7
6
–
B
A
–
light colors
For hand washable and machine washable
wool and wool blends (e.g. lamb’s wool,
cashmere, mohair, angora etc.)
dark colors
delicate woolens
Jeans
No available wash options
denim
105 °F
7
B
Dress shirts Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended
105 °F
7
B
Starch
No available wash options
No available wash options
Fine rinse
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Washer 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.
^ Unscrew the inlet hose from the valve
by turning the connector
counterclockwise using a wrench, if
necessary.
^ Using needle nose pliers, remove the
plastic filter by pulling on the bar (see
illustration). Rinse under water and
return parts.
^ 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.
Both filters must be put back in
place after cleaning.
^ Clean the filter under running water
and carefully remove any large
particles. Replace the filter and seal
and reconnect the hose.
^ Slowly turn on the valve and check
for leaks.
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Frequently asked questions
With the following guide, minor issues can be resolved without a service call:
The program will not start.
Issue
Possible cause
Solution*
The "Anti-crease/End"
indicator does not light,
or the "START" button
does not blink.
The washer has no power. Check to determine:
– if the unit is plugged in.
– if the circuit breaker
has tripped.
The "Door Lock"
indicator blinks.
The lock function is
activated.
Deactivate the lock
function.
The program stops and a fault indicator blinks.
Issue
Possible cause
Solution*
The buzzer sounds and The drain is blocked.
"Check drain" blinks.
Clean the drain filter and
the drain pump.
"- - -". appears in the
display.
The drain hose is too
high.
The maximum drain
pump height should not
exceed 4 feet.
The buzzer sounds and The water inlet is blocked. Open the water valve.
"Water intake" blinks.
"- - -". appears in the
display.
The buzzer sounds, and There is a fault.
either the "Pre-wash" or
"Rinses" indicators of
the sequence display
blink.
Restart the program.
If the fault message
appears again, call
Miele’s Technical Service
Department.
"- - -". appears in the
display.
* To turn off the fault indicator light: Turn off the washer with the "On/Off" button
and turn the program selector to "End".
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Frequently asked questions
The program runs normally, but a fault indicator lights up.
Issue
Possible cause
Solution *
The "Check drain"
indicator blinks.
The drain is blocked. Clean the lint trap and the
drain pump.
The "Water intake"
indicator blinks.
The water intake is
impaired.
Check to determine:
– if the water valve is open.
– if the inlet hose is kinked.
The inlet hose filter is Clean the filter under
dirty.
running water and carefully
remove any large particles.
The "Oversudsing"
indicator lights.
The machine has
oversudsed.
Run a drain cycle.
Only use the recommended
amount of a high-efficiency
detergent.
The "Main Wash"
indicator blinks in the
program sequence
display.
There is a fault.
Restart the program. If the
fault message appears
again, call Miele’s Technical
Service Department.
The "Anti-crease/End"
indicator blinks in the
program sequence
display.
The program selector Turn the program selector to
was moved to a
the original position.
different setting after
the program started.
* To turn off the fault indicator light: Turn off the washer with the "On/Off" button
and turn the program selector to "End".
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Frequently asked questions
Poor wash results.
Issue
Possible cause
Solution
The washer shakes
The washer’s feet are
Level the machine (see
during the spin cycle.
not resting evenly on the Installation Instructions).
floor.
The shipping struts
Remove the shipping struts.
have not been removed.
The wash is too wet
after the final spin.
The spin speed was too Select a higher spin speed
low.
for future loads.
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.
The light ring does not The washer has turned To turn the light ring back
light.
off the light ring to
conserve energy.
on, press a wash option
button or turn the program
selector.
Detergent residue
remains in the
dispenser drawer.
The water pressure is
too low.
– Clean the water intake
hose filter under running
water and carefully
remove any large
particles.
– Select the "Sensitive"
wash option for future
loads.
Detergent used with a
Add detergent to the
water softener tends to dispenser before adding a
become sticky.
water softener.
The fabric softener is
not completely
dispensed, or too much incorrectly.
water remains in the
The siphon tube is
clogged or positioned
Clean the siphon tube (see
"Washer care / Cleaning the
detergent dispenser
drawer").
fabric softener
compartment.
The dispenser drawer
was not pushed in when drawer is pushed in
Make sure the dispenser
the fabric softener was completely.
being dispensed.
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Frequently asked questions
Issue
Possible cause
Solution
The laundry has a
An inadequate amount of – Add more detergent.
gray, sticky residue detergent was used to
dissolve greasy deposits
– Before washing the next
load, run an empty load on
"COTTONS/140°F" with
detergent to clean out the
machine.
in heavily soiled laundry.
There is white
detergent residue
on dark laundry.
The detergent was not
completely dissolved due
to hard water.
– Before drying, remove
white residue with a
clothing brush.
– Add water softener to future
loads.
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Frequently asked questions
The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed.
Issue
Solution
The washer is not hooked Insert the plug into the outlet.
up to electricity.
The washer is not turned Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button.
on.
The Child Safety Lock is
activated.
Deactivate the Child Safety Lock (see "Locking the
washer").
The electronic lock
function is activated.
Deactivate the electronic safety lock. (see "Locking
the washer").
The door was not closed Push on the drum door and at the same time, press
correctly.
the "Door" button.
There is still water in the
drum and the washer
cannot drain it out.
Clean the lint trap and the drain pump
(see "Washer care").
The "hold" spin speed
was selected.
Select a spin speed to continue the program. Once
the program ends, you will be able to open the
door.
The "no spin" speed was Turn the program selector to "Drain/Spin". Select a
selected.
spin speed and press "START". Once the program
ends, you will be able to open the door.
As a safeguard against scalding, the drum door cannot be opened if the wash
water temperature is over 130°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Opening the drum door during
a power failure
,Make sure the machine is off
and the drum has stopped turning.
A moving drum is dangerous.
^ Open the detergent dispenser
drawer.
^ To open the door, pull down on the
ring in the upper right corner of the
access area.
^ Remove the tool.
^ Open the lint trap door.
^ Drain the water from the washer (see
"Washer care / "Cleaning the drain
pump and lint trap").
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After Sales Service
In the event of any fault which you
cannot fix yourself, please contact the
Miele Technical Service Department
PC Update
The indicator marked PC allows a
service technician to update your
machine’s wash programs if new
programs are developed or new fabrics
are introduced.
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1-800-999-1360
V
1-800-565-6435
When contacting the Technical Service
Department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance.
Both can be found on the data plate
visible above the glass on the inside of
the door.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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 authority about the
possibilty 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
aPower cord
dDetergent dispenser drawer
bHigh pressure intake hoses;
blue mark for cold water,
red mark for hot water
eControl panel
fDrum door
gAccess panel to lint trap and drain
cFlexible drain hose with detachable
pump
swivel elbow (drain options shown)
hFour height-adjustable feet
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Installation
Installation site
,If the machine is installed on a
raised platform, it must be secured
with retaining clips available from
your dealer or the Miele Technical
Service Department.
Horizontal access washers should be
installed on the ground floor or
basement level of a construction for
best performance.
A concrete or reinforced floor is the
most suitable surface for the washer.
These types of floors are less prone to
vibration during the spin cycle.
If installed on a masonary or
concrete base, the base should
have a 1/2" to 3/4" high rim. This will
prevent the washer from vibrating off
the stand during the spin cycle.
If the installation must be performed on
a wooden floor:
– Install the washer in the corner of a
room, where the stability of the floor
is greatest.
– The machine must be levelled and
securely positioned.
To avoid vibration while spinning, the
machine should not be installed on soft
floor coverings.
^ Install the unit on a 1 1/4" thick,
23 5/8" x 26 5/8" wide plywood base.
Ideally, the base should be large
enough to span several joists, and
should be anchored to the joists, not
just to the floor boards.
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Installation
Installation beneath a counter
Washer / Dryer Stack
The Miele washing machine can be
installed as part of a washer/dryer
stack in combination with a Miele
tumble dryer. The dryer can only be
stacked on top of the washer and never
vice versa.
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 1/2" of any
other side of the washing machine.
The stacking kit, part # 12 996 026, is
available from the Miele Technical
Service Department or your Miele
dealer.
A washer and dryer should never
be stacked without using the
proper stacking kit. Doing so is
extremely dangerous, as the dryer
may vibrate off of the washing
machine during use.
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Installation
Installation
Remove the shipping struts
– Lift the machine from its shipping
pallet and move it to the installation
site.
– Do not lift the washer by the drum
door.
– Ensure that the machine’s feet and
the floor are dry to prevent slippage
during the spin cycle.
^ Turn the left shipping strut
counterclockwise 90°.
^ Turn the right shipping strut
clockwise 90°.
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Installation
,Movement of the washer without
the shipping struts in place should
be kept to a minimum. The struts
must be reinstalled before the
machine is moved. The shipping
struts should be stored in a safe
place for future use.
^ Reinstall the struts by reversing the
above procedure.
^ Remove the two struts together with
the support plate.
^ Plug the two holes with the plastic
caps provided.
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Installation
Level the washer
To ensure smooth operation, the washer
must be level.
Failure to level the machine can result
in increased water and energy
consumption, loud noise during the
spin cycle or "walking" across the floor
during use.
^ 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.
^ Remove the support and stand the
machine on its feet.
^ Check that the machine stands level.
^ Repeat the above procedure until the
machine stands level.
Adjust the four leveling feet
^ Once level, hold the foot, 1, immobile
with a wrench. At the same time, turn
the locking ring, 2, to the right using
a screwdriver.
The washer is leveled by adjusting the
four feet:
^ Tip the machine slightly and place a
support, such as a block of wood,
underneath it.
,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. Operating a machine that is
not level or whose feet are not tight
may cause damage to both the
machine and its surroundings.
,CAUTION: The washer is
extremely heavy. When tipping the
machine, be careful that it does not
slip.
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Plumbing connection
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; the ideal temperature is
130°F.
If the machine is being connected to a
cold water supply only, both the hot
and cold water intake hoses must be
attached to the cold water valve
through the use of a Y adapter
– If there is no water pressure at the
hot water inlet, the unit automatically
switches to cold water after several
minutes.
(available at a hardware store). Both
hoses must be connected to a water
source, or the machine will not function
properly. 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 connection
The washing machine can be
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 be in place during use.
connected to a potable water supply. A
non-return valve is not required, unless
required by building code.
The washing machine has 1/2" pressure
hoses with 3/4" 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.
Only replace the hose 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).
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Plumbing connection
Drainage
^ The machine drains using a pump
with a maximum delivery height of
4 feet.
The 5 foot 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,
as long as the 4 feet height is not
exceeded. Hose extensions are
available from your dealer or Miele’s
Technical Service Department.
2. To a stand pipe: place the drain
hose into a 1 1/2" stand pipe and
secure it firmly.
3. To a floor drain: The machine is
equipped with an airgap/
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 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 .
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.
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 10-30R)
outlet.
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
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1-800-565-6435
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