operating instructions for the w 1930i washing machine · sons when using your appliance, fol-low...

Operating instructions

for the W 1930iWashing Machine

To prevent accidents and reduce the risk of damaging the machine, öread the Operating Manual before installing or using the machine. M.-Nr. 04 612 680

ContentsGuide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparation for use

Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating Instructions

Economical usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Preparing the Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8End of Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Changing the program sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Adding fabric softener or starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Program sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Textile care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Delay start/Time remaining indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

User-Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installation Instructions

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Programmable functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Contents

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Guide to the machine

1 Supply cable

2 High pressure inlet hoses

3 Flexible drain hose, with detachableswivel elbow

4 Detergent dispenser drawer

5 Control panel

6 Adapter strips

7 Inner door panel

8 Four height adjustable legs

9 Access panel for lint filter and drainpump

10 Access panel for emergency drainand door release


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b “Delay start” button.

c Time display “h mins”.

d “Door” button;opens the drum door.

e “ON/OFF” button; to turn machine on or off orto interrupt a program.The “On” lamp illuminates.

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment i - for the pre-wash.

Compartment j - for the main wash.

Compartment p (with lid) - for fabricsoftener or starch.

f Pushbuttons for additional functions.

g SPIN SPEED SELECTOR switch.

h PROGRAM SEQUENCE indicators(LED indicator lamps).

i PROGRAM SELECTOR switch.


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Important safety instructionsWARNING – To reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or injury to per-sons when using your appliance, fol-low basic precautions, including thefollowing:

1. Read all instructions before usingthe appliance.

2. Do not wash articles that havebeen previously cleaned in,washed in or soaked in gasoline,dry-cleaning solvents, or otherflammable or explosive sub-stances. They give off vapors thatcould ignite or explode.

3. Do not allow children to play on orin the appliance. Close supervi-sion is necessary when the ap-pliance is used near children.

4. Before the appliance is removedfrom service or discarded, removethe door to the washing compart-ment.

5. Do not reach into the appliance ifthe drum is moving.

6. Do not install or store this ap-pliance where it will be exposedto weather.

7. Do not tamper with the controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part ofthe appliance, or attempt any ser-vicing unless specifically recom-mended in the user-maintenanceinstructions or in published user-repair instructions that you under-stand and have the skills to carryout.

9. Do not add gasoline, dry-clean-ing solvents, or other flammableor explosive substances to thewash water. These substancesgive off vapors that could ignite orexplode.

10. Under certain conditions, hy-drogen gas may be produced in ahot water system that has notbeen used for 2 weeks or more.HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.If the hot water system has notbeen used for such a period, be-fore using the washing machine,turn on all hot water faucets andlet the water flow from each forseveral minutes. This will releaseany accumulated hydrogen gas.As the gas is flammable, do notsmoke or use an open flame dur-ing this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to the Electrical Con-nection Section for ground-ing and installation instruc-tions.

Important safety instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Help protect our environmentWarning - To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons,read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-STRUCTIONS before operating thisappliance.

Disposal of the packing materialThe transport and protective packing ismostly manufactured from the followingrecycled or recyclable materials:

– corrugated paper/cardboard

– polystyrene - CFC-free

– polystyrene foil (transparent)

– Untreated wood

– Polypropylene (PP) strapping

Rather than throwing these materialsaway, please take them to your com-munity recycling center.

Disposal of your old machineOld machines contain materials whichcan be recycled. Please contact yourrecycling center or scrap merchant be-fore disposing of the appliance, andrender the machine inoperative as perthe “Warning and Safety Instructions”

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Help protect our environment

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Economical usageThe key to good wash results is findingthe correct combination of detergentand temperature, and then allowing thewashing machine to optimize theirusage through its programming. Pro-gram lengths can vary for this reason.

With the “Hydromatic” system, thedrum can revolve at various speeds.Faster and slower agitation speeds,along with pauses for soaking, com-bine to ensure excellent results.

The automatic load control feature en-sures the correct water level for thetype of fabric and load being washed(even though it may appear as if thereis too little water in the drum!).

Because of the accurately balanceddrum and special sound insulation, ma-chine noise is minimal while operating.

The fully electronic controls offer a com-bination of simple operation with manyoptional features. For instance, since amain wash generally gives good resultsfor a normal load, the pre-wash cyclehas been made a user selectable op-tion, saving time,water and energy overolder full cycle machines.

EconomyFor optimum economical usage, re-member the following tips:

– The automatic load control featurewill adjust the water level for loadsup to 11 lbs (5 kg). Washing with themaximum load specified for eachprogram uses water and energy tothe best advantage.

– Use only the correct amount of deter-gent required for the water hardnessin your area. Miele recommends theuse of powder detergents, as theircharacteristics allow them to performbetter in this machine than liquiddetergents.

If the wash is not heavily stained, selecta lower temperature than indicated onthe wash care label.

Economical usage

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Preparing the LaundryThe headings numbered (1,2,3,...)show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide.

Before washing

1 Prepare the wash load

Empty all pockets.

Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g.nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) cancause damage to clothes and themachine.

Sort the laundry

Most garments have a Fabric carelabel in the collar or side seam. Sort thelaundry by care label and color. Only wash items that are labeled ma-chine washable by the manufacturer.

Dark fabrics often contain “excess dye”and should be washed separately sev-eral times before being included in amixed load.

Delicate fabrics should be washed sep-arately using a delicates program.

Only wash wool or wool mixtures if theyare labeled machine washable on thetextile care label.

Pre-treat the laundry

Badly soiled areas (e.g. collars andcuffs) and water soluble stains can bepre-treated with bar soap, stainremover, or detergent mixed into a solu-tion or paste.Do not use detergents containing sol-vents in the machine.

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Preparing the Laundry2 Press the “Door” button to open

the door

3 Load the machine

Unfold the laundry and place it in thedrum. For best results we recommendwashing mixed loads consisting of bothlarge and small items. This improvesthe washing effectiveness and helpsdistribute the load evenly to keep themachine stable and reduce noise dur-ing spinning.

Recommended load sizes are notedbelow:

COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . 11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)

PERMANENT PRESS . . 4.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

FINE/DELICATES . . . . . 2.0 lbs (1.0 kg)

WOOLENS. . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 lbs (1.0 kg)

FINE RINSE . . . . . . . . . 11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)

With curtains: Remove lead weightsand strips.Woolens and knitted garments shouldbe turned inside out if recommendedby the manufacturer.

3 Close the machine door

Make sure there are no clothes caughtbetween the drum door and seal.

4 Add detergent

See section “Adding detergent” for de-tails.

To start a program

1 Turn the program selectorto Finish / Start

2 Press the “ON/OFF” button

3 Press any additional option buttons desired

(See the “Delay start” section if this fea-ture is desired.)

4 Select spin cycle speed

5 Turn the program selector to thedesired program

The program selector can be turned tothe left or the right.

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End of ProgramAfter washing1 Turn the program selector switch

to “Finish/Start”

2 Press the “ON/OFF” button.

3 Press the “Door” button.

Do not attempt to remove laundryfrom the machine if the drum isturning. You may seriously injureyourself. If the drum turns withthe door open, contact the MieleService Department.

4 Remove the wash.

5 Check the folds in the door sealfor any small articles such as but-tons or nails which may be lodgedthere.

Make sure the drum is empty bymanually turning it completelyaround or, during the next use,items may be damaged (e.g. shrink)or cause other laundry to discolor.

6 Close the drum door.

End of Program

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Changing the program sequenceTo cancel a program:

Turn the program selector to “Fin-ish/Start”.

To interrupt a program:

Press the “ON/OFF” buttton.

To continue the program, turn the ma-chine back on.

To change an incorrectly selectedprogram:

Turn the program selector switch to“Finish/Start”.

When only the “On” lamp is lit, a newprogram can be selected.

To change a program which has been“locked” using the Child Safety feature,see the “Programmable functions” sec-tion.

To omit a program stage:

A program stage must first be reachedto be omitted:

Turn the program selector to “Finish/Start”

As soon as the program sequence indi-cator lamp for the stage you wish startsflashing:

Turn the program selector switch tothe desired program.

Changing the program sequence

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Adding detergentPowder detergent should be added tocompartment j (main wash) and com-partment i (pre wash, if necessary) atthe beginning of each wash cycle. Dueto the Miele “Eco-System”, 1/3 to 1/2 themanufacturer’s recommended amountof detergent is generally sufficient forexcellent wash results.

Do not use chlorine bleach!

Water is taken in through compartmentj during the main wash. If your wateris extremely hard (above 400 ppm cal-cium carbonate) and the capacity ofcompartment j is insufficient for theamount of detergent needed, a ServiceTechnician can reprogram the machineso that water and detergent can alsobe taken in through compartment i.

For small loads:

– Gradually reduce the amount ofdetergent used with each small load.

– Check the wash results and the con-dition of the laundry.

– If the laundry is not clean or if it isgray or hard to the touch, addslightly more detergent the next timeyou use the machine.

It is important to add the cor-rect amount of detergent, be-cause...

...too little detergent can result in:

– gray laundry

– grease/stains not being removed

– lime deposits on the heater elementsand drum (in hard water areas).

...too much detergent can result in:

– excessive foam

– low level of agitation

– poor cleaning and rinsing results.

Water Softeners

If you wish to use a water softener tocut down on detergent usage in hardwater areas:

– add the amount of detergent necess-ary for a soft water area.

– Add the specified amount of watersoftener per the manufacturers re-commendation.

Always add the detergent first, in com-partments i and j followed by thesoftener, to ensure that both areproperly dispensed.

Adding detergent

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Adding fabric softener or starchIf fabric softener is desired, it will workmore effectively and be gentler on theclothes if it is dispensed in the finalrinse cycle of the wash, rather than inthe tumble dryer through the use of sof-tener sheets. To automatically dispensefabric softener:

Open the lid of compartment p.

Pour an amount of liquid fabric sof-tener into compartment p accordingto the manufacturer’s instructions.Do not exceed the maximum fill levelmarked inside the compartment, asany excess will prematurely activatethe siphon and be wasted.

Close the compartment lid and pushin the dispenser drawer.

The softener will automatically be dis-pensed during the last rinse cycle.

At the end of the program a smallamount of water will normally remain incompartment p. A high water level inthis compartment, however, may indi-cate that the siphon is clogged or the

dispenser drawer was opened duringthe last rinse cycle, thereby interruptingthe distribution of fabric softener. In thiscase, the siphon tube should becleaned as described on Page 21.

StarchStarching can be done as a separatecycle (see below) or can be included inany wash program during the final rinse.

Never mix fabric softener and starchtogether in compartment p. This cancause the overflow system to malfunc-tion.

If starch is used for shirts, blouses,table cloths, napkins, etc., pour the liquid starch into compartment p (usethe same procedure as for fabric sof-tener).

Using the “Starch” program to dis-pense liquid starch.

– Prepare the starch solution in accor-dance with the manufacturer’s in-structions and pour it into compart-ment p.

– Use the normal water level (WaterPlus button “out”) when starching sothat the solution will have the maxi-mum effect.

“Without final spin” can be selected toreduce fabric creasing.

Adding fabric softener or starch

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Program selectionProgram Temperature range Fabric

COTTONSFor cotton fabrics without special finishes.

85 - 105°F105 - 120°F140 - 170°F

For dark colored items.For light colored items.Exclusively white items.

PERMANENT PRESSFor cotton blends, polyesterblends and synthetics such as acrylic, nylon and ramie.

85°

105 - 120°F140°F

For dark fabrics which are a blend or 100%synthetic fabrics.For light colored cotton or synthetic items.For white polyester/cotton items.

FINE/DELICATESFor synthetics, machine washable silks, lace or crocheted (non-woolen) items, curtains and knits.

cold - 85°F

105 - 120°F140°F

For dark colored silks and all synthetic items(lingerie).For light colored silks and lace tablecloths.For white cotton lace and crocheted items.

WOOLENSFor all machine washablewoolens and wool blends. Also suitable for silks.

cold - 105°F For all colors of wool and silk.(There is no Pre-wash option in this proram).

Starch cold For tablecloths, napkins, aprons and shirts.

Spin For spinning wet items not washed in themachine (hand washed). Such items mustbe suitable for machine spinning.

Drain For use when the laundry is to be removedwet for drip drying. Normally used in conjunction with “Without final spin”.

Fine rinse For hand washed items that can be gentlyrinsed, and if desired, spun.

Program selection

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max. load Additional options

availableNormal wash cycle Rapid wash

cycle

11 lbs Pre-washWater plus

Gentle wash

Available Available

4.5 lbs Pre-washWater plus

Gentle wash

Available Available

2 lbs Pre-washGentle wash

Available Available

2 lbs Available Available


Available Available

Available Available


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Program sequenceCOTTONS PERMANENT

PRESS FINE/

DELICATES

Pre-wash Selectable(1) Selectable(1) Selectable(1)

Main wash ß(1) ß(1) ßInterim rinse ß ß –

Graduated rinse – ß ßNo. of rinses 4 3 3

Rinse and interim spin ß – –

Graduated spin rpm max. 900(3) – –

Final spin rpm max. 1600 max. 900(3) max. 600(3)

Rinse & hold ß ß ßAnti-crease spin ß(2) ß(2) ß(2)

Wash rhythm normal normal normal

Water level – wash– rinse

low(1)

low(1)low(1)

highhighhigh

Approx. running time (Normal cycle) 1h 49 min 1 h 12 min 1h 00 min

Explanations:ß Cycle included– Cycle not included

Interim rinse:Additional water flows into the drum, and the suds is cooled slightly.

Graduated rinse:The suds is cooled at the end of the wash cycle by incoming water, and drained in intervals. Thisminimizes the danger of creasing by avoiding sudden temperature changes.

(1) Increased water level:The water level can be increased from the normal level to a higher level by pressing the “Waterplus” button.

(2) The “Gentle wash” option can also be selected in this program.(3) Maximum spin speed is automatically set by the machine.

Program sequence

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WOOLENS Starch Spin Fine rinse

– ß – –

ß – – –

– – – –

– – – –

3 – – 2

– – – –

– – – –

max. 900(3) max. 1600 max. 1600 max. 900(3)

ß ß – ß– ß – –

Woolens normal – –

lowhigh

low–

––

–high

47 min – – –

Graduated spin:The speed is gradually increased, until the final spin speed is reached.

Final spin:The maximum spin speed is held constant for a fixed period of time.In the program PERMANENT PRESS, WOOLENS and Fine rinse the spin speed is automaticallylimited to 900 rpm and in the FINE/DELICATES program to 600 rpm, even if the selector has beenset to a higher speed. A lower speed can also be selected.

Woolens:Wool is susceptible to damage when it is wet. Agitation times during the program are shorter,and the drum rotates slower.

“Without final spin”:At the end of the final rinse the wash remains suspended in water if the SPIN SPEED SETTING isset to “Without final spin”. This helps reduce creasing if the laundry will not be removed immedi-ately at the end of the cycle.

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Textile care symbolsSome clothing manufactures havestarted placing textile care symbols ontheir products. The following is an ex-planation of some of these symbols.

Washing (°C)

987 COTTONS

4321 PERMANENT PRESS

21 FINE/DELICATES

a@ WOOLLENS

The significance of the bar beneath thewash tub is:

no bar normal (maximum) agitatione used in the Cottons program

bar reduced (medium) agitation,f used in the Permanent Press,

Gentle wash, or Delicates program.

broken minimal agitationbar used in the Woolens programg

Temperature Conversion Chart

°C 30 40 50 60 65 70 75

°F 85 105 120 140 150 160 170

/ Hand wash

h do not wash

ABC dry clean only

D do not dry clean

y suitable for chlorine bleaching

z not suitable for chlorine bleaching

Tumble dry

q at normal temperature

r at low temperature

s do not tumble dry

Ironing

I hot iron

H medium hot iron

G cool iron

J do not iron

Textile care symbols

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Additional optionsBy selecting one or more pushbuttonfunctions, basic programs can be tai-lored to the type of laundry beingwashed.

When the “Door” button is pressed, allthe other buttons spring out, and theadditional options are cancelled.

“Pre-wash”Use for heavily soiled or stainedlaundry items.Available in the “COTTONS”, “PER-MANENT PRESS” and “DELICATES”programs.

Add the reguired amount of detergentto compatment i.

“Water plus”This increases the normal water level toa slightly higher level:

For particularly delicate fabrics in ad-dition to the “Gentle wash” option,

In hard water areas, if more water isrequired for dispensing the deter-gent,

In softwater areas to enhance wash-ing and rinsing results.

For people who are skin sensitive todetergents.

The “Water plus” option is available inthe following programs:

The wash and rinse cycles for COT-TONS.

The wash cycle for PERMANENTPRESS.

“Gentle wash”For gentle washing of slightly soiledlaundry items, or delicate fabricswhich tend to pill.Drum movement is reduced by half.

Available in the “COTTONS”, “PERMA-NENT PRESS” and “FINE DELICATES”programs.

“Rapid wash”Offers a quick wash cycle (approx.37 minutes)Can be used with or without a pre-wash.

To operate:

1Push in the ON/OFF button to turn onthe machine.

2Push in the Pre-wash button if desired.

3Push in the Rapid wash button. No-tice the thick grey ring surroundingthe button. This grey ring corre-sponds to the grey ring surroundingthe COTTONS, PERMANENTPRESS, DELICATES and WOOLENSprograms on the Selector switch.Choose the desired program and themachine will start.

Additional options

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Delay start/Time remaining indicatorTime display “H:min”The Time display has a dual function.

The Delayed start is activated bypressing the button, or;

It shows the time remaining in thewash program.

Delay Start

If the “Delay start” lamp is blinking, thestart of the program can be delayed upto 9 hours and 30 minutes.

Entering the start delay:

– Press the button to the left of the“Delay start” lamp as many times asnecessary until the desired delaytime appears. Each time the buttonis pressed, the time of delay will in-crease by 30 minutes.

Select the program

– The display will begin counting thedelayed time backwards in oneminute increments.The “Delay start”lamp will remain lit.

Program start

– When the delay time reaches zero,the “Time remaining” lamp illumi-nates, and the “Delay start” lampgoes out. The duration of the se-lected program will be shown on thedisplay.

Deleting the start delay

– When the display reaches “9 h 30min”, press the button to the left ofthe “Delay start” lamp and the startdelay will be deleted.

Remaining time

The remaining time for program com-pletion is shown in hours and minutesas soon as:

– A program is selected.

– The time delay reaches zero.

The display counts backwards in 1minute increments.

Delay start/Time remaining indicator

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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and careCleaning the washing machine

Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive detergent or soap andwater, and wipe dry with a soft cloth.Clean the control panel with a dampcloth.The drum can be cleaned using astainless steel cleaner according tothe manufacturer’s instructions.A stainless steel cleaner specially for-mulated for use in washing ma-chines is available from the MieleParts Department.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or sol-vents.

Cleaning the detergent drawer.Should the detergent drawer becomeclogged or dirty, it can be cleaned asfollows:

Pull out the drawer until it stops.

Press down the red release leverand, at the same time, pull thedrawer out of the machine.

Clean the dispenser compartmentsand the fabric softener duct.

Remove the siphon tube from com-partment p and rinse in warm water.

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and care

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Cleaning and careCleaning the drain pump andlint trap.Occasionally small objects, (buttons,coins, etc.), may find their way into thelint trap. It is a good idea to occasion-ally check the lint trap to ensure that itis free of foreign objects.

To clean the lint trap, remove the toolfrom behind the detergent dispenserdrawer.

Open the machine door.

Open the lint trap door.

Place a 2 quart capacity containerunderneath the drain tube.

Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise2 - 3 times. Do not remove it. Ap-prox. 2 quarts of water will drain outof the hose.

If the main drain hose is clogged, morewater will be retained in the machine(max. 6.5 gal/25l). In this case, tightenthe lint trap lid and empty the dish be-fore repeating the procedure as oftenas necessary.

Caution: If laundry has beenwashed at a high temperature, thewater draining out of the machinewill still be hot! Stop and allow it tocool before proceeding.

Cleaning and care

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Cleaning and CareOnce the flow of water stops,remove the lint trap and clean it.

Remove any foreign objects or lint.

Turn the drain pump impeller (in theback of the chamber) by hand tocheck that it rotates freely. Anyforeign objects should be removed.

Clean inside of the lint trap housing.

Remove any detergent deposits orforeign objects from the thread of the fil-ter housing and filter unit before replac-ing the lint trap.

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Cleaning and careCleaning the water inlet filters.The washing machine has two waterinlet filters to protect each inlet valve.

To clean the filter in the inlet hose:

Turn off the valve.

Carefully unscrew the inlet hose fromthe valve by turning the connectorcounterclockwise using a wrench ifnecessary.

Remove the rubber seal from theconnector.

Using needle nose pliers, grasp theplastic filter and pull it out of thehose connector. Clean the filterunder running water and carefullyremove any large particles.

Replace the filter and seal and recon-nect the hose. Slowly turn on thevalve and check for leaks.

Inspect the inlet hose regularly. Thehose should be replaced if there aresmall cracks in the surface, or if it hasbeen otherwise damaged or cut.

If a replacement is necessary, use onlya genuine Miele inlet hose as otherhoses may burst under pressure.

To clean the filter in the inlet valve:

Using a wrench, carefully loosen andremove the plastic hose connectoron the inlet valve.

Using needle nose pliers, withdrawthe plastic filter by pulling on the bar(see illustration). Rinse under waterto clean, and then replace.

The two filters - one at the pressurehose/valve connection and one atthe inlet connection to the solenoidvalve - must not be removed.

Cleaning and care

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Problem solving guideAny work done on the electrical components of this appliance should onlybe performed by a qualified and trained person in accordance with alllocal and national codes and regulations. Unauthorized repairs may resultin personal injury and damage to the machine.

What to do if, . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . .

. . . The program does notstart?

There is no power.The “ON” indicator lamp hasnot lit up.

Check that..:– the door is properly closed.

– the machine is plugged in.

– the fuse or circuit breaker hasnot tripped.

There is power and the “ON”indicator lamp is on, but theprogram selector has not beenturned to the “Finish / Start”position.

– Turn the program selector tothe “Finish / Start” position.

– Select a program.

. . . The “Check p / q” indi-cator lamps are flashing?

The “Check p” indicator lampis flashing, and the programhas started.The water inlet is blocked.

– The inlet valve is not openedfar enough.

– The inlet hose is kinked.

– The water pressure is too low.Call the Service Dept.

The “Check q” indicator lampis flashing.The drain is blocked.

– Clean the drain pump and linttrap.

– Has the drain hose beeninstalled too high? (max drainheight = 4 feet)

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. . . the “Pre-wash”, “Mainwash” or “Rinse 1-2” indicatorlamp is flashing?

There is an internal problem. Restart the program. If theindicator lamp starts flashingagain, call the Service Dept.

. . . The “Rinse & hold” indica-tor lamp is flashing?

The spin speed selector hasbeen set to “Without final spin”.

Select a spin speed setting.

. . . The “Final spin” indicatorlamp is flashing?

The final spin has not takenplace. The machine detectedan imbalance.

– Redistribute the laundry load.

– Select a spin speed.

– Turn the program selector to“Spin”.

. . . The “ON” indicator lampis flashing?

The child-safety feature isactivated, and the program hasbeen changed.

Go back to the programoriginally selected.

. . . The wash is too wet afterthe final spin?

The spin speed selected wastoo low.

Select a higher spin speed nexttime.

The load was not evenlydistributed in the drum, and thelaundry was spun at a reducedspeed to protect the machine.

Mix large and small items in aload to avoid imbalance.

The drain pump or lint trap isclogged.

Clean the drain pump or linttrap.

. . . The machine shakes dur-ing the spin cycle?

The four feet are not restingevenly on the floor.

Level the machine (seeInstallation Section).

The shipping struts have notbeen removed.

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. . . In spite of adequate watersupply, the water flows slowlyinto the machine?

A filter in the water inlet systemis blocked.

Clean the water inlet filters.

. . . Large residues of deter-gent remain in the dispenserdrawer?

The water pressure is too low. – Clean the filters in the waterinlet system.

– It may help to select “Waterplus”.

Detergent used with a watersoftener tends to become sticky.

Pour detergent into thedispenser before adding anywater softener.

. . Fabric softener is not com-pletely dispensed or water re-mains in the p compartment?

The dispenser drawer was notpushed in when the fabricsoftener was being dispensed.

Make sure the drawer is all theway in.

The siphon tube is eitherincorrectly positioned orclogged.

Clean the siphon tube.

. . . There is an excessivebuild-up of foam?

Use only a low-sudsingdetergent at the appropriatetemperature.

– Follow recommendations onthe package.

– Take the water hardness intoaccount.

– Use less detergent for lightlysoiled or small loads.

. . . Lime deposits appear onthe drum surface?

Not enough detergent has beenused.

– Use a decalcifier suitable foruse in washing machines. Aproduct called “Quick” isavailable from the Miele PartsDepartment.

– Use the correct amount ofdetergent for the waterhardness in your area.


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. . . Grey greasy particlescling to washed laundry?

Insufficient detergent was usedto break down the particles ofgrease in heavily soiled laundry.

– Add more detergent.

– Before washing the next loadrun a COTTONS 120°Fprogram with detergent butwithout a load to clean themachine.

. . . Liquid detergent does notgive the required result?

Liquid detergents do notcontain bleaching agents. Theydo not remove stains as well aspowdered detergentscontaining non-chlorinatedbleaches.

– Use a general purposepowder detergent containinga bleaching agent.

– Pre-treat stains with a stainremover.

. . . After washing pilling ap-pears on the fabric?

This is a normal occurance ofeveryday wear with somefabrics.

These fabrics must be handledwith care. Wash them using theDELICATES program and/orselect “Gentle wash” in thefuture.


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Problem solving guideOpening the drum door in theevent of a power failure

Switch off the washing machine.

Remove the flap opener from behindthe detergent drawer facia panel.

Open the flap (in the machine plinth).

Place a dish or bowl under the spout.

Point the drain hose into the con-tainer.

Remove the stopper.

Caution: if laundry has beenwashed at a high temperature waterdraining out of the machine will stillbe hot!

The amount of water discharged de-pends on the drainage height. A de-livery head (e.g. 1 m) will mean there ismore water to drain. The container willneed to be emptied several times.

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Pull the emergency door latch down-wards using a spoon handle (see il-lustration). The machine door willthen open.

Please note that: on machines with lefthand hingeing the emergency doorlatch is located behind a second ac-cess flap in the centre of the plinth.

Always make sure the drum is sta-tionary before reaching in to the ma-chine to remove washing. Reachinginto a moving drum is extremelydangerous.

To check water pressurePlace a bucket under the stopcock.

Turn on the stopcock.

If 5 litres of water flow into the bucket in15 seconds the water pressure is cor-rect.

Electric socketIf there is any doubt about the elec-tricity supply socket, consult a qualifiedelectrician.blem solving guide


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After sales serviceIf problems occur that cannot be easilyremedied, or if the appliance is underwarranty, please contact:

– Your Miele Dealer or

– The Miele Service Department (seeback cover).

When contacting the Service Depart-ment, please have the model and serialnumbers of your appliance available,both of which can be found on the data-plate visible when the door front isopend above the porthole glass.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS InstallationInstallation surfaceExperience has shown that a concretefloor is the most suitable surface for awashing machine. Concrete floors arefar less prone to vibration during thespin cycle than wooden floors.

Please note the following points:

The machine must be level and se-curely positioned.

To avoid vibrations during spinning,the machine should not be installedon soft floor coverings.

If installation must be on a woodenjoist floor, we recommend the use ofa plywood base at least 11/4" thickand 23 5/8" X 23 5/8" wide (30mm X600mm X 600mm). Ideally the baseshould be large enough to span sev-eral joists and should be anchoredto the joists and not just the floor-boards.

As a general rule, we recommendthe installation of the machine (orwasher/dryer stack) in the corner ofa room where the stability of the flooris at its greatest.

If the machine is installed on araised platform, it should be securedusing retaining clips (available fromthe Miele Parts Dept.). If installed ona masonary or concrete base, thebase should be provided with a rim1/2" to 3/4" (12-20 mm) high.

InstallationLift the machine from its shipping palletand move it to the installation site.Please note:

Do not lift the machine by the drumdoor.

Ensure that the machine feet and thefloor are dry to prevent slippage dur-ing the spin cycle.

Removing the shipping struts

Using adjustable pliers, pull out theretaining clips on the right and left ofthe support plate.

Turn the left-side shipping strut 90°counterclockwise.

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Turn the right-side shipping strut 90°clockwise.

Withdraw the two struts together withthe support plate.

Plug the two holes with the plasticcaps supplied.

Movement of the machine without theshipping struts in place should be keptto a minimum.

The shipping struts should bestored in a safe place for future use.They must be reinstalled before themachine is moved. Reinstallationcan be performed by reversing theprocedure.

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InstallationLevelling the machineThe machine must be perfectly level toensure safe and proper operation.

If necessary adjust the front and backlegs as follows:

Unscrew the feet until the machinestands level.

Hold the foot tight using a wrench orpliers.

Tighten the counternut using ascrewdriver, as shown.

Building inThis washing machine is specially de-signed for installation under a counter-top, and comes with a protective coverwhich replaces the machine lid.

For safety reasons the cover of themachine should not be removed.

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InstallationPlease note the following:

– The machine should never be oper-ated without the front panel firmly inplace.

– The electrical outlet and waterfaucets should be close to the ma-chine and easily accessible.

– The slides provided with the ma-chine will prevent damage to thefloor while moving the washer intoposition.

– For installation under countertopsthat are 35 7/16" (900 mm) or moreabove the floor, one or more 2"spacer frames, Part # 1542631, maybe required.

– Spacer frames (with installation in-structions) can be purchased fromyour Miele dealer or the Miele PartsDepartment.

Matching the control panel tothe adjacent washer frontsThe height of the control panel can beadjusted in one of two ways:

by tightening or loosening the nuts toraise or lower the adapter strips asneeded, orby adding or removing adaper strips.

The attached adapter strips can becompressed up to 3/8" (10 mm) by tight-ening the 4 nuts located under the bot-tom adapter strip. If the control panelneeds to be shortened by more than3/8" (10 mm), one or more adapterstrips can be removed.

The control panel height can be ex-tended an additional 1" (25 mm) by ad-ding additional adapter strips and ex-tension bolts. These parts are availablefrom your Miele dealer or the MieleParts Department.

ImportantAfter the final adjustment has beenmade, cut the plastic bolt flush with thebottom of the lowest adapter.

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InstallationInstalling the front panelA front panel must be installed on thewasher before it can be safely oper-ated. It can be custom made to matchthe surrounding cabinetry or furmiture.

Front Panel Dimensions:

Height: 22 7/16" (+ 3/8" / -1")570 mm (+ 10 / - 25 mm)

Width: 23 3/16" – 23 1/2"588 – 596 mm

Thickness: 3/4" (19 mm) maximum

Using the provided template, layoutand drill the pilot holes for the mountingbrackets as follows:

Lay the panel with the finished sideface down and the bottom edge to-ward you.

Align the bottom of the template withthe lower edge of the door.

Center the template on the panel byusing the four parallel lines locatedat each corner. The panel is cen-tered when the identical line on eachside aligns with the panel edge.

For example, if your panel is 23 3/8"wide, the second line from the center ofthe template will align with both theright and left edges.

Tape the centered template to thepanel.

Using a 3/8" (10 mm) drill bit, drill 1/2"(12 mm) deep pilot holes at tem-plate locations 1 and 2 only.

Remove the template from the panel.

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Installation

Right-hand hinge

Left-hand hinge

Open the door and remove the lowerscrew from the upper hinge.

Using the screws provided, looselyattach the front panel th the machinedoor through the now empty lowerhinge hole and the correspondinghole on the unhinged side of thedoor (see illustration).

Align the front panel and tighten thetwo screws.

The remaining pilot holes can nowbe drilled into the front panel throughthe holes in the machine door.

Use the remaining screws to se-curely mount the front panel to themachine door.

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InstallationSizing the toekickThe appliance toekick visible below thedoor can be partially conceated by in-stalling a custom made toekick thatmatches the adjacent cabinetry.

Please note: The depth of recessand height of the appliance toekickcannot be altered.

The lenght of the matching toekickshould be 23 5/8" (600 mm). Maximumtoekicks heights are listed below.

Height from thefloor to the bot-tom of thecountertop

Numberofspacerframesrquired

Maximumtoekick height

32 1/4" (820 mm) none 3 15/16" (100 mm)

34 1/4" (870 mm) 1 5 15/16" (150 mm)

36 1/4" (920 mm) 2 7 7/8" (200 mm)

The matching toekick must be cutout so that access to the emer-gency drain and door release panelis not impeded.

Installing the toekickAlign and attach the two Velcrostrips to each other. Cut the strip intothree equal pieces.

Remove the protective backing fromone side of the three Velcro strips.Press them into place on the washertoekick.

Peel the protective backing off of thesecond, exposed side of the Velcrostrip.

Align the matching toekick with themachine toekick and press it fimlyinto place.

Washer-Dryer stackThis Miele washing machine can be in-stalled as a washer/dryer stacktogether with a Miele tumble dryer. Forthis purpose, a stacking kit, availablefrom the Miele Parts Dept., is needed.

A washer and dryer should neverbe stacked without using theproper stacking kit.

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InstallationAny residual water left in themachine from the factory test-ing process can be flushedout as follows:

Do not put any laundry in the ma-chine.

Add a small amount of detergent tocompartment j.

Turn on the machine.

Press the “Rapid wash” button.

Turn the program selector to the“COTTONS 140°F” program.

Any residual water will be flushedout during water the program.

Water hardness reminderThe amount of detergent needed towash clothes depends on various fac-tors, including the water hardness inyour area. You can set the water hard-ness dial in the detergent dispenser asa reminder.

Turn the dial to the desired setting.Use the tool supplied with the ma-chine. It is located behind the deter-gent drawer, on the left hand side(see Cleaning and Care) water.1 = soft, 4 = very hard

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PlumbingConnect the cold water supply hose(hose marked blue) to the cold watervalve and the hot water supply hose(hose marked red) to the hot watervalve.

Turn on the valves and check for leaks.The water pressure must be within 15-145 psi (1-10 bar). If the waterpressure is greater than 145 psi (10 bar), a pressure reducer must be in-stalled. If the water pressure is below15 psi (1 bar), insufficient water may beavailable for a complete fill.

The water supply hoses are equippedwith filters; please do not remove thesefilters.

Special note

If connecting the machine to a coldwater supply only, use the included Y-adapter to connect both hoses to thecold water valve, otherwise the cor-rect functioning of the machinecould be impaired. The machineshould not be connected to hotwater only.

Connection to the drain sys-temThe 5 ft. (1.5 m) drain hose may be con-nected as follows:

1. Directly into a sink: hook the hoseover the edge of the sink and secureit firmly (e.g. by tying the hose to thewater faucet).

2. Connection to a stand pipe: place thedrain hose into a 1 1/2" (38 mm)stand pipe and firmly secure it. (Ananti-siphoning device is not requiredas there is one built into the ma-chine.)

3. To a floor drain: if desired, the drainhose may be extended to 15 ft. (4.5 m) maximum.

The machine drains using a pump witha maximum delivery height of 4 ft. (1.2 m).

Make sure there are no kinks in thedrain hose.

The machine is equipped with an air-gap/anti-siphoning system so that nominimum drain height is required.

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Electrical connectionGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of a malfunction or break-down, grounding will reduce the risk ofelectric shock by providing a path ofleast resistance for the electric current.This appliance is equipped with a cordhaving an equipment grounding con-ductor and plug. The plug must beplugged into an poropriate outlet that isproperly installed and grounded in ac-cordance with all local codes and ordin-ances.

Warning

Improper connection of the equip-ment-grounding conductor can re-sult in the risk of electric shock.Check with a qualified electrician orserviceman if you are in doubt as towhether the appliance is properlygrounded.

Do not modify the plug provided withthe appliance; if it will not fit the outlet,have a proper outlet installed by a quali-fied electrician.

ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONSThis installation should be done by anexperienced and qualified person, inmost cases a licensed electrician, in ac-cordance with local codes and regula-tions.

The washing machine is supplied witha 5 ft long, 4 wire cord, ending in aNEMA 14-20 P plug, ready for connec-tion to a 120 V/240V (208 V) 60 Hz, ACpower supply.

The proper outlet can be purchasedfrom any electrical supply dealer orfrom the Miele Parts Dept. Ask for aNEMA 14-20 R receptacle.

“EASY INSTALLATION KIT”If you don’t have a designated, 4 wire,120 V/240 V (208 V)-15 Amp line forthis appliance, but you have a 3 wire,240 V (208 V)-30 Amp line, you canuse an optional “Easy Installation Kit”,which allows you to connect this ap-pliance to that line.

For more information on the electricalconnection and the “Easy InstallationKit” please contact

– your Miele dealer or

– the nearest Miele Service Depart-ment.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Programmable functionsWarning - To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons,read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-STRUCTIONS before operating thisappliance.

Additional functions can be pro-grammed into the machine if desired:

A High water level (only in“Cottons” rinses)

Where rinse results are particularly im-portant (e.g. Soap allergies).

B 5th Rinse in the “Cottons”program

For soft water areas (up to 135 ppm cal-cium carbonate).

In soft water areas, a higher water levelcan be selected in addition to a 5thrinse cycle, if required.

C No water intake through compartment i

The 10 second water intake throughcompartment i during the main washis omitted.

D Program Lock (Child safety feature)

When activated, the washing machinewill ignore any changes made after thefirst three minutes of operation. Forexample if the program selector switchis moved to a different setting or an ad-ditional function is selected, the “On”lamp will flash, notifying you that theChild safety feature has been acti-

vated, but the program will continue un-interrupted. This prevents children frominadvertently changing or stopping awash program by playing with the dials.

If the program selector switch is turnedto its original position, the “On” lampwill stop flashing.

To change a program once the Programlock is activated:

Turn the program selector switch to“Finish/Start”.

The sequence indicator lamps will startflashing in succession after about 30seconds. A new program can be se-lected as soon as the “On” lamp is theonly one remaining lit.

The functions described above canbe programmed by the Customerusing the steps shown on the follow-ing pages.There are other programmable func-tions which are reserved for MieleService Engineers. They are not nor-mally activated, and require accessto internal machine components.

E Additional rinse in Rapidwash

For soft water areas.

For an extra thorough rinse.

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Programmable functionsStep 1:Turn off the machine, close the door, and release all pushbuttons. Set the progamselector switch to “Finish/Start”.

Step 2: Carry out steps 2 and 3 within 4 seconds.

Press the “ON/OFF”button

Step 3:Press the “Water plus”button 4 times (i.e.press in and out twice)

The “ON” lamp willilluminate and the “Pre-wash” and “Main wash”lamps will flash.

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Programmable functionsStep 4: Select the function desired:

Desired function:AHigh water level

Set the Programselector to “Fine rinse”.Continue with Step 5 toactivate.

B 5th rinse cycleSet the Programselector to “Drain”.Continue with Step 5 toactivate.

CNo water intakethrough compartment i

Set the Programselector to “Starch”.Continue with Step 5 toactivate.

DProgram Lock(Child safety feature)

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EAdditional rinse inRapid wash

Set the Program selectorto “WOOLENS 85°”.Continue with Step 5 toactivate.

Step 5: activate the function

Press the “Water plus”button twice (i.e. inand out once) to togglethe function “ON/OFF”.

The “Rinse 1-2” lamp willilluminate when thefunction is activated.

Step 6: to store in memory

Press the “ON/OFF”button.


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Programmable functionsTo check if the function hasbeen stored:

Carry out Steps 1 to 4.

If the “Rinse 1-2” lamp lights up, theprogrammable function is activated.

Press the “ON/OFF” button. This fi-nishes the check of the program-mable function.

If, after Step 2, the selector switch isaccidentally turned to a settingother than one of the three shown:– If the “Rinse 1-2” indicator does

not light up - no function was acti-vated

– If the “Rinse 1-2” indicator lightsup - proceed as in “Deleting the additional functions”.

Exception: the “Rinse 1-2” indicatorwill light up if the switch is set to“COTTONS 170°F”.

Deleting the additional func-tions:Follow the same instructions givenunder “To activate the additional func-tions”, steps 1 to 4.

When the “Rinse 1-2” lamp goes out;

Press “ON/OFF”.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Technical data1.1 Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth(including distance from wall)

Weight

Capacity

Rated load

Fuse rating

Water pressure

Maximun drain height

Drain hose diameter

Maximum drain length

Power supply

Max floor load

331/2"+ 1/2"/–1/4" (850 mm +10/–0,5 mm)

231/2" (600 mm)

24" (610 mm)

220 lbs. (99 kg)

11 lbs. (5 kg) dry laundry

2.8 kW

15 Amp

14.5-145 p.s.i. (1-10 bar)

4.0 ft. (1.2 m)

1" I.D. (25 mm)

15 ft. (4.5 m)

120 V/240 V ~ multi-phase (208 V) 60 Hz, AC

1600 Newton(360 lbs)

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Technical data1.2 Specifications

Hot and cold water hoses come equipped with 3/4" Female hose thread connec-tions.

Drainage is via a 5 ft. long (1.5 m), 1 1/4" OD hose.

This washing machine is supplied with a 5 feet long cable with plug for connectionto a 120/240 V (208 V) 60 Hz (3-pole-4 wire grounding) power supply.

Program duration (approximate):

Cottons without prewashRapid wash – Cottons (3.5 lbs)

Spin speed:

W 1930i

Detergent dispenser:

Automatic for:

Temperature control:

170°F 1 h 49 min140°F 39 min

from 400 to 1600 rpm

Pre-washMain washFabric softener or starch

Variable from cold to 170°F

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