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Operating instructionsfor Washing machineW 149

It is essential to read theseoperating instructions beforeinstalling or using the machine, toavoid the risk of accident, or damageto the machine.

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Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed safely and keptout of the reach of babies and youngchildren. Danger suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these materi-als away, please ensure they are of-fered for recycling.

Disposal of your old applianceOld appliances contain materials whichcan be recycled. Please contact yourdealer, your local waste collection cen-tre or scrap merchant about potentialrecycling schemes.

Ensure that the appliance presents nodanger to children while being storedfor disposal. See the appropriate ad-vice in the "Warning and safety instruc-tions".

Caring for our environment

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Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Brief guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13To start a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Adding or removing laundry after programme start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

. . . interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

. . . alteration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Fabric conditioners, texturisers, liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioners, texturisers or starch to laundry atthe end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Adding fabric conditioner or texturiser separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Starching separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Contents

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Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Care symbols - washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

"Without final spin". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31"Rinse hold" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31To continue the programme with a spin:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31To continue the programme without spinning: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Maximum water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Activating the i compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Soak time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Cleaning the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Opening the lid in the event of a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51To check water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Programme update function - PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Levelling and adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Removing the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Re-fitting the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Connection to water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Contents

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General view

aMains connection cable

b Inlet hose

cLid with integrated control panel

dAccess panel for drain pump, drain(fluff) filter and emergency lid release

eMachine feet

fFlexible drain hose withdetachable swivel elbow

Guide to the machine

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Control panel

a "I-ON/0-OFF" buttonTo switch the machine ON or OFF orto interrupt a programme

c "Lid" buttonopens the machine lid

d "START" buttonstarts the wash programme

eButtons for additional optionsIndicator light on = selectedIndicator light off = not selected

OverviewA Inner lid

B Inner lid lock

C Detergent dispenser drawer

e "Spin" buttonfor spin speed, Rinse hold and With-out final spin

f Indicator lightsshowing the selected spin speed

gProgramme selectorcan be turned clockwise andanti-clockwise

hProgramme sequence indicatorlights

iCheck lights

Guide to the machine

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Read the operating instructions be-fore using this machine for the firsttime. They contain important infor-mation about the safety, use andmaintenance of the machine. Thisway you will avoid the risk of acci-dents and damage to the machine.Keep these operating instructions ina safe place and ensure that newusers are familiar with the content.Pass them on to any future owner ofthe machine.

Correct usageOnly use the washing machine towash items which are specified by

the manufacturer to be machine-wash-able on the wash-care label, and tex-tiles composed of hand-washable woolor wool blend fabrics as well as satin,lace, silk and other hand-washable gar-ments.Any other applications may be danger-ous. The manufacturer is not liable fordamage resulting from improper use oroperation.

This appliance should not be oper-ated by children. Supervise its use

by the elderly or infirm.

Technical safetyBefore setting up the machine,check it for any externally visible

damage. Do not install and use a dam-aged machine.

Before connecting the machine,ensure that the connection data on

the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre-quency) match the mains electricity

supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-fied electrician.

The electrical safety of this appli-ance can only be guaranteed when

continuity is complete between the ma-chine and an effective earthing systemwhich complies with local and nationalregulations. It is most important that thisbasic safety requirement is regularlytested by a qualified electrician.The manufacturer cannot be held re-sponsible for the consequences of aninadequate earthing system (e.g. elec-tric shock).

Do not connect the appliance tothe mains electricity supply by an

extension lead. Extension leads do notguarantee the required safety of the ap-pliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

The machine is built in accordancewith current safety requirements.

Unauthorised repairs could result in un-foreseen dangers for the user, for whichthe manufacturer cannot accept re-sponsibility. Repairs should only be un-dertaken by a Miele approved engi-neer.Ensure current is not supplied to theappliance while maintenance or repairwork is being carried out.

The machine is only completelyisolated from the electricity supply

when:

– it is switched off at the wall socketand the plug is withdrawn, or

– it is switched off at the mains, or

– the mains fuse is withdrawn.

Warning and safety instructions

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This machine must only be con-nected to the on-site water supply

using a new hose kit. Old hoses mustnot be re-used. Check the hose regu-larly for signs of wear and tear. Changein good time to avoid the risk of leaksand subsequent damage.

Faulty components must only bereplaced by genuine Miele original

spare parts. Only when these parts arefitted can the safety standards of themachine be guaranteed.

In countries where there are areaswhich may be subject to infestation

by cockroaches or other vermin, payparticular attention to keeping the appli-ance and its surroundings in a cleancondition at all times. Any damagewhich may be caused by cockroachesor other vermin will not be covered bythe appliance guarantee.

UseThis equipment is not designed formaritime use or for use in mobile

installations such as caravans, aircraftetc. However, it may be suitable forsuch usage subject to a risk assess-ment of the installation being carriedout by a suitably qualified engineer.

Do not install your washing ma-chine in rooms where temperatures

below freezing may occur. Frozenhoses may burst under pressure.Thereliability of the electronic control unitmay be impaired at temperatures belowfreezing point.

Before using the machine for thefirst time, check that the transit fit-

ting at the rear of the machine has beenremoved (see section on "Installation").During spinning, a transit fitting which isstill in place may result in damage toboth the machine and adjacent furni-ture or appliances.

Turn off the stopcock if the ma-chine is to be left for any length of

time (e.g. holiday), especially if there isno floor drain (gully) in the immediatevicinity.

Flooding dangerIf hooking the drain hose into a

wash basin, check that the water candrain off quickly enough to prevent thesink from overflowing.Make sure the drain hose is secure, sothat the force of the water flowing out ofthe hose does not dislodge it. Other-wise this will result in flooding.

Take care to ensure that foreign ob-jects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper

clips) do not find their way into the ma-chine with the washing. Foreign objectsmay damage components of the ma-chine (e.g. suds container, drum),which in turn can result in damage tothe washing.


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If the correct amount of detergentis dispensed, the machine should

not need to be descaled. If, however,you do wish to descale the machineonly use proprietary non-corrosivedescaling agents and strictly observethe manufacturer’s instructions given onthe packaging. If in doubt, contact theMiele Customer Service Dept. or yourMiele Dealer.

Textiles which have beenpre-treated in solvent-based clean-

ing agents must be thoroughly rinsed inclean water before being washed in themachine.

Never use solvent-based cleaningagents in this machine, as this may

result in damage to component partsand create toxic fumes. Such deter-gents also pose a fire and explosionhazard.

Only use dyes specified by themanufacturer as being suitable for

use in a domestic washing machine. Al-ways observe the manufacturer's in-structions carefully.

Colour run and dye removers con-tain sulphur compounds which can

cause damage such as corrosion. Donot use these products in this machine.

Always make sure the drum is sta-tionary before reaching in to re-

move laundry. Reaching into a movingdrum is extremely dangerous.

AccessoriesAccessory parts may only be fittedwhen expressly approved by Miele.

If other parts are used, guarantee, per-formance and product liability claimsmay be invalidated.

Disposal of your old machineBefore discarding an old machineunplug it. Render the plug useless.

Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-pliance to prevent misuse. This shouldbe done by a competent person.


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– Water consumption and energy us-age are determined by the size of theload. Load to the maximum recom-mended for the programme selected.

– Programme durations can vary con-siderably due to the automatic loadadjustment feature. Depending onthe amount of laundry, the main washmay be shortened and one rinseomitted.

– Use the Mixed Wash programme orthe Quick Wash programme forsmaller amounts of laundry.

– To save energy wash normally andlightly soiled laundry at lower tem-peratures. The 95°C Cottonsprogramme is probably only neededin exceptional circumstances, e.g.for oil based stains or where a veryhot wash is required.

– A main wash (programme withoutpre-wash) is sufficient to clean nor-mally soiled laundry.

– By using the additional option Soakfor heavily soiled laundry you can se-lect a lower temperature in the mainwash.

– Use the additional option Soak in-stead of Pre-wash with heavily soiledlaundry.If Soak is followed immediately by amain wash the same suds are used.

– Use the Short wash option for nor-mally or very lightly soiled laundry.

– Do not exceed the amounts of deter-gent which may be recommended bythe manufacturer on the packaging.

– Reduce the amounts of detergentwith smaller loads, (e.g. with a halfload, approx. one third less deter-gent).

– Select the highest suitable spinspeed in the wash programme whentumble drying afterwards.

Washing environmentally and economically

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Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctly in-stalled and connected. See the rele-vant section under "Installation".Also check that the fluff filter is se-curely tightened. Otherwise there isa risk of water leakage during use.

For safety reasons spinning is not pos-sible until the machine has been pre-pared for using for the first time. To acti-vate the spinning function you must runa wash programme without any laundryand without detergent.Using detergent could result in an ex-cessive build-up of foam.

This also activates the ball valve. Theball valve prevents detergent escapingfrom the suds container into the sumpduring a wash programme, thus makingmaximum use of the detergent.

^ Turn on the stopcock.

^ Press the I-ON/0-OFF button in.

^ Turn the programme selector toCOTTONS 40°C.

^ Press the START button.

When this programme has finished turnthe programme selector to "Finish". Yourwashing machine is ready for using forthe first time.

Before using for the first time

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Brief guideThe headings numbered (A,B,C,...)show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide.

Before washing

ASort the laundry.

^ Empty all pockets.

Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,paper clips, etc.) can cause dam-age to textiles and components inthe machine.

^ Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars andcuffs, and water soluble stains canbe pre-treated with bar soap, liquiddetergent or detergent mixed into asolution or paste.

With particularly stubborn stains askyour dry cleaner for advice.

Do not use solvent-based cleaningagents in this machine.

^ Sort the washing by colour and bycare label symbols. Most garmentshave a textile care label in the collaror side seam.

Dark textiles often contain excess dyeand should be washed separately sev-eral times before being included in amixed load. Always wash whites andcoloureds separately.

Delicate textiles should be washed sep-arately in a delicates programme (use awashing bag where appropriate).

– Curtains:Remove lead weights and strips orplace in a laundry bag.

– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collarstiffeners, etc. should be removed orsewn in.

– Knitted garments, trousers andjeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:Turn inside out, if recommended bythe manufacturer.

– Close any zips, fasten hooks andeyes etc. before washing.

– Fasten duvet covers to preventsmaller items rolling up inside them.

Do not wash any items in this ma-chine which are specified by themanufacturer as non-machinewashable on the care label. (hsymbol)

How to wash correctly

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BTo switch on the machine Pressthe "I-ON/0-OFF" button.

CPress the "Lid" button.

^ Open the machine outer lid.

^ Open the inner lid.

DOpen the drum:

Take care. The drum flaps arespring-loaded.

^ Gently press your hand against therear drum flap.

^ Press the drum lock (black arrow)and at the same time push the frontflap inwards (in the direction of thearrows) until the lock is released.

^ Support both flaps and let themswing up.

Load the drum:

^ Unfold laundry and load loosely inthe drum. To achieve optimum resultsit is advisable to make up mixedloads consisting of both large andsmall items. This improves washingefficiency and helps distribute theload evenly to keep the machine sta-ble and reduce noise during spin-ning. Overloading impairs wash per-formance and causes more creasing.

Maximum load weights:

COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kgMINIMUM IRON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kgDELICATES / SYNTHETICS . . . . . 1.0 kgSILK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kgWOOLLENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 kgQUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kgMIXED WASH (Poly/Cottons) . . . . 3.0 kg


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EClose the drum:

^ First press the front, then the reardrum flap down until both hooksclearly engage.

Failure to observe these instructionsmay cause damage to the machineand to laundry.

^ Clean the roller on the left-hand hookof the drum flap regularly to ensuresmooth operation is maintained.

Take care not to trap items of laun-dry when closing the drum flaps.

FBefore closing the inner lid, pull upthe lock and engage properly .

If the inner lid is not closed properly,the wash programme cannot startand the "START" indicator light willflash rapidly.


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GPull out the detergent dispenserdrawer.

HAdd detergent.

Dispense according to the amountspecified on the packaging.

– See section on "Adding detergents"for details.

The detergent dispenser drawermust then be pushed back in, other-wise the machine outer lid cannot beclosed.

IClose the machine outer lid.

JOpen the stopcock.

To start a programme

– The programme selector should bepointing to "Finish", the indicator light"Finish" is lit up in the programme se-quence display.

KTurn the programme selector tothe programme required.

See "Programme selection" chart.


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LSelect any additional option re-quired.

A maximum of two additional optionscan be chosen per wash programme,provided they are compatible with theprogramme selected, (see "Programmeselection" chart). Only one option canbe selected out of "Soak", "Pre-wash"and "Short".

^ Press the button next to "Soak","Pre-wash" or "Short" repeatedly untilthe indicator for the chosen optionlights up.

^ Press the button for the "Water plus"option, if required.

An additional option that has been se-lected can be de-selected by pressingthe button again.

MSelect a spin speed.

^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly un-til the indicator light next to the re-quired final spin speed lights up.

In some programmes the maximumspin speed is limited. The machine willnot allow a higher spin speed to be se-lected. (See "Programme selection"chart).

NPress the "START" button.

The programme now starts.

At the beginning of the washprogramme a brief noise indicatesthat the drum lock mechanism hasbeen released.


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After washing

At the end of a programme

When the "Finish" indicator light comeson the laundry can be removed fromthe drum:

OPress the "Lid" button.


POpen the inner lid.

QOpen the drum and remove thelaundry.

Do not forget to remove laundry fromthe drum. Items left in the drum mayshrink. They could also discolouritems in the next wash or becomediscoloured themselves.

RClose the drum.

Otherwise there is a danger of ob-jects being placed inadvertently inthe drum. If these remained unno-ticed and were washed in the nextload, they could damage the laundry.

SClose the inner lid and the ma-chine outer lid.

TTurn the programme selector tothe "Finish" position.


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Adding or removing laundryafter programme startLaundry can be added or removed af-ter any programme has already started.

^ Press the "Lid" button once.

The drum automatically rotates to thecorrect position for opening. The "Rinsehold" and "Without final spin" indicatorlights flash alternately.

When the "Rinse hold/Without final spin"indicator lights stop flashing and thedrum locking mechanism has been ac-tivated, the lid can be opened:

^ Press the "Lid" button once again.



^ Open the drum.

^ Add or remove laundry.

^ Close the drum.

^ Close the inner lid properly.

^ Close the machine outer lid.

The programme will continue automati-cally.

General exceptions:

The door cannot be opened when:

– the suds temperature is above 55°C.

– the programme lock is activated.

– the programme has reached the "Fi-nal spin" stage.


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Programme . . .

. . . interruption

^ Press the "I-ON/0-OFF" button.

^ To continue with the sameprogramme press the "I-ON/0-OFF"button again.

. . . alteration

The machine will accept the followingchanges after the "START" button hasbeen pressed:

– Selection of a different temperature,and/or selection or de-selection ofthe "Water plus" option can be car-ried out up to 6 minutes afterprogramme start.

– The spin speed for final spin can bechanged within the limits for theprogramme.

After start it is no longer possibleto select a different programme.

If a different programme is selected or ifanother temperature is selected 6 min-utes after start, the "Finish" indicatorlight flashes. This does not affectprogramme sequence. The indicatorlight goes out when the programme se-lector is set back to the programme ortemperature previously chosen.

To select a different programme pro-ceed as follows:

^ Switch off the machine using the"I-ON/0-OFF" button.

^ Turn the programme selector to "Fin-ish".

^ Switch on the machine using the"I-ON/0-OFF" button.

^ Select a new programme.

^ Press the "START" button.

. . . skipping a programme stage

^ Turn the programme selector to"Finish".

As soon as the programme sequencelight starts flashing for the stage atwhich the programme should continue:

^ Turn the programme selector to theappropriate programme within 4 sec-onds.

Programmes cannot be interruptedor altered if the programme lock hasbeen activated.


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All modern detergents produced forautomatic washing machines are suit-able, including liquid, compact (con-centrated), tablets, liquid tablets andspecial application detergents. Use dis-pensing aids, e.g. balls, if these aresupplied with the detergent. Tablets aresuitable for full loads, but note that itmay be impractical to reduce tablets byproportion to suit smaller loads.

Woollens and knitwear containing woolmixtures and hand-washable garmentsshould be washed using a detergentspecifically designed for washingwoollens.

Silk should be washed using a liquiddetergent specifically designed forwashing woollens. Do not use biologi-cal detergents on silk as the enzymesmay damage the silk!

Add detergent according to the amountrecommended on the packaging. Theright amount to dispense will dependon the following:

– The quantity of laundry.

– The soiling level of the laundry.

Lightly soiledNo visible dirt or stains. Possiblyslight body odour.

Normally soiledVisibly dirty and/or just a few slightstains.

Heavily soiledStains and soiling clearly visible.

– The water hardness levelCheck with your local water supplierif you do not know the water hard-ness level in your area.

Water HardnessHardness

rangeType ofwater

(hardness)

Hardnesslevel inmmol / l

°dHGerman

I soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7

II medium 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14

III hard 2.5 - 3.8 14 - 21

IV very hard over 3.8 over 21

It is important to dispense thecorrect amount, because . . .

. . . too little has the following results:

– Laundry will not be properly cleanand will in time become grey andhard to the touch.

– Greasy particles cling to the laundry.

– Limescale deposits on the heater el-ements.

. . . too much results in the following:

– Excessive foam.

– Low level of agitation.

– Poor washing, rinsing and spinningresults.

– High water consumption (an addi-tional rinse cycle will automaticallyswitch in).

– Burdening the environment.

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Adding detergent

i = Compartment for pre-wash.This compartment is also usedfor starch formulations whenstarching separately.

j = Compartment main wash

p = Compartment fabric conditioner

Water is taken in through compartmenti in the pre-wash.

Water is taken in through compartmentj in the main wash. If the capacity ofcompartment j is insufficient for theamount of detergent needed for aCOTTONS programme (e.g. in veryhard water areas), the machine can beprogrammed so that water and deter-gent can also be taken into the mainwash through compartment i , see"Programmable functions", "Activatingcompartment i".

Water softenersA water softener can be used to cutdown on the use of detergents in ex-tremely hard water areas. Dispense ac-cording to the amount specified on thepackaging. First add detergent andthen the water softener.

Dispense detergent as specified forsoft water areas.

Miele do not recommend connectingthe machine to a household water soft-ener.

If you wash using several components(e.g. special application detergents),we recommend always dispensing theagents into compartment j in the fol-lowing order:

1. Detergent

2. Water softener

3. Stain remover

This way the agents are distributedmore efficiently.

Fabric conditioners,texturisers, liquid starchFabric conditioners make garments softand fluffy to handle and help preventstatic cling when tumble drying.

Texturisers are synthetic starch formula-tions and give body to items e.g. shirts,tablecloths and bed linen.

Starch gives body to items of washing.

^ Dispense according to the amountspecified on the packaging.

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Automatic dispensing of fabricconditioners, texturisers or starch tolaundry at the end of a programme

^ Add the fabric conditioner, texturiseror liquid starch to compartment p.Do not exceed the maximum levelmark.

^ Push the dispenser drawer back in.

The conditioner, texturiser or starch isautomatically dispensed in the finalrinse. At the end of the programme asmall amount of water remains in thefabric conditioner compartment p.

If starching frequently, clean the dis-penser drawer and especially the si-phon tube and fabric conditionerchannel. (See section on the deter-gent dispenser drawer in "Cleaningand Care"). Do not add starch for-mulations or viscous liquid starch tothe p compartment as it will clog itup. See "Starching separately".

Adding fabric conditioner ortexturiser separately

^ Add fabric conditioner or texturiser tocompartment p.

^ Turn the programme selector to"Starch".

^ Select a spin speed.


Starching separately

^ Measure and prepare starch in ac-cordance with the manufacturer’s in-structions.

^ Add the starch to compartment i.

^ Turn the programme selector to"Starch".

^ Select a spin speed.


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Programme selectionProgramme Fabric Temperature max.

spin speed

COTTONSe

Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, tablelinen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nap-pies.

95°C to 30°C 1200

COTTONSe

Wash load as for standard tests. 60°C 1200

MINIMUM IRONef

(60°C) white nylon, white polyester fabrics (50°C),coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fab-rics with special finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics,coloured polyester / cotton fabrics, (40°/30°C) min-imum iron fabrics not washable at higher tempera-tures

60°C to 30°C 900

DELICATESg

Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, socks and stock-ings in man-made fibres, (not wool or woolblends).

40°C to cold 600

Curtains, specified machine-washable by themanufacturer (pre-wash probably advisable).

30°C to cold 600

Silk/

Programme for hand-washable fabrics with nowool content, e.g. satin, lace and silk.

30°C 400

WOOLLENS/g

Programme for machine-washable or hand-wash-able wool or wool blend fabrics.

40°C to cold 1200

QUICK WASHe

Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed inthe Cottons programme.

40°C 1200

Starch Table cloths, napkins, overalls, uniforms. cold 1200

Drain/Final spin Articles which can be spun, e.g. handwasheditems, max weight according to fabric

1200

Separate rinsef

Articles which should be washed by hand andonly rinsed and spun in the machine

cold 1200

MIXED WASHPoly/Cottons

Suitable for small loads of garments made fromman-made fibres and cotton garments which canbe washed together. Sort according to colour.

40°C 900

If "Cold" is selected for the temperature, the water is warmed to 24°C. This uniform temperature helpsthe effect of the detergent.

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max. load Additional op-tions*

Notes

5 kg - Soak- Pre-wash- Short- Water plus

(Option 1,2,3,4)

With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash". Washdark colours in liquid detergent.For normally soiled items select "Short".

5 kg For test institutes: Programme setting for tests according to EN60456 Standard Programme.

2.5 kg - Soak- Pre-wash- Short- Water plus

(Option 1,2,4)

With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash".

For normally soiled items select "Short".g If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is

advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".See "Programmable functions".

1 kg - Soak- Pre-wash- Short

Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.Use the Woollens programme for textiles with wool content.

Fill the drumloosely 1/2 to

3/4 full

- Soak- Pre-wash- Short

Dust in curtains usually makes pre-wash advisable.

1 kg - Short- Water plus

(Option 2,4)

Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing. Donot separately spin at high speeds. If wished select "Without fi-nal spin". Place socks, tights, bras etc., in a washing bag. Useliquid detergent for washing woollens. Do not use biologicaldetergents on silk as the enzymes will damage the silk.

2 kgDo not

overload

Use liquid detergent for washing woollens.Hand washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or feltbeyond the accepted tolerance. If necessary, manually reducethe spin speed or select "Without final spin".

2.5 kg - Water plus(Option 1,2,4)

Add less detergent (half load).

5 kg The laundry should be washed, but not treated with fabricconditioner.

5 kg For drain only, select "Without final spin".Do not use for woollens

5 kg Do not use for woollens

3 kg - Soak- Pre-wash- Short- Water plus

(Option 1,2,4*)

The water level, number of rinses and programme time are setautomatically in relation to composition of the laundry (see"Programmes - Sequence").*Option is only carried out with a high proportion of cotton

* See Section on Additional options for more details.

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SequenceCOTTONS1) MINIMUM

IRON1)DELICATES Silk WOOL-

LENS/

Soak optional optional optional - -

Pre-wash optional optional optional - -

Main wash ß ß ß ß ß

Top-up rinse from 75°C pro-grammable

- - - -

Graduated rinsing - from 40°C - - -

No. of rinses- normal 3 or 42) 3 3 2 2

- part load 2 2 - 2 -

- short 2 2 3 2 -

Rinse and interim spin (rpm) max. 1000 max. 500 - - max. 600

Final spin (rpm) max. 1200 max. 900 max. 600 max. 400 max. 1200

Rinse hold optional optional optional optional optional

Without final spin optional optional optional optional optional

Wash rhythm normal normal gentleaction

Silk Wool

Water level - Wash- Rinse

lowlow

lowmedium

highhigh

mediummedium

mediummedium

Explanations:ß Programme section included- Programme section not included

1) Load recognition:The programme sequence is modified in these programmes according to the absorbency of the load.2) A 4th rinse automatically switches in if there is too much foam in the drum, or if a spin speed lowerthan 700 rpm has been selected.Silk:In this programme to achieve the best washing results, the washing action is lower than in theDELICATES programme but higher than in the WOOLLENS programme.Wool:Wool is susceptible to damage from movement when it is wet. The wash action during the course ofthe programme is low.

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QUICK WASH40°C

Starch Drain/Final spin

Separate rinse MIXED WASH1)

high cottoncontent

high polyestercontent

- - - - optional optional

- ß - - optional optional

ß - - - ß ß

- - - - - -

- - - - - ß

2 - - 2 3 or 42) 3

2 - - - 2 2

- - - - 2 2

max. 500 - - - max. 900 max. 500

max. 1200 max. 1200 max. 1200 max. 1200 max. 900 max. 900

optional optional - optional optional optional

optional optional - optional optional optional

normal normal - gentle action normal normal

lowmedium

low-

-- high

lowlow

lowmedium

Top-up rinse (programmable):At the end of the main wash additional water flows into the drum, and the suds are cooled slightly. Hotwater might damage plastic drain pipes.Graduated rinsing:The suds are cooled at the end of the wash cycle by water flowing in and being pumped away at inter-vals thereby minimising crease formation.Rinse and interim spin:There is a spin between the rinses.Final spin:The maximum spin speed according to the programme can be selected with the Spin button. In theprogrammes MINIMUM IRON, DELICATES, WOOLLENS, Separate rinse and MIXED WASH, the spinspeed is automatically limited to the maximum spin speed given above.

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Care symbols - washing

Caresymbols

Fabrictypes

Description ofprocess

Programme:

eno bar

Cottons Normal (maxi-mum) machineaction and nor-mal spinning

Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash

f*single bar

Synthetics Reduced (me-dium) machineaction and re-duced spinning

Delicates

*If the gentle action option has beenprogrammed into your machine via theprogrammable functions, garmentswith a single bar under the care labelf can also be processed using aCottons, Minimum Iron, Quick wash,Mixed Wash or Starch programme.

gbrokenbar

Woollens Much reduced(minimum) ma-chine action butwith normalspinning

Hand Wash Woollens programmes.

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Important - other care symbols

/ Hand wash (if a temperatureis not specified, use the low-est temperature or cold)

h Do not wash

apf Dry clean

D Do not dry clean

y Suitable for chlorine bleach-ing

z Do not use chlorine bleach

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

N.B. If you have any textiles with theolder wash care labels, select aprogramme according to the label be-low:

[:\] Cottons

?;\ Minimum iron

={ Delicates

# Woollens

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To select an additional option to the ba-sic programme press the button for thatoption. The indicator light for the optioncomes on.

If an additional option is chosen whichis incompatible with the basicprogramme, (see Programme selectionchart), the indicator light goes out whenthe button is released.

If a spin speed is chosen which is un-suitable for the programme (seeProgramme selection chart), pressingthe button has no effect.

Soak

For heavily soiled and stained itemswith protein stains (e.g. blood, fatsand oils, cocoa).

– A length of time of between 30 min-utes and 2 hours can be chosen, in30 minute periods, for the Soak pro-cess.

– The machine is set as standard totwo hours soak time.See the section "Programmable func-tions" for reprogramming to a differ-ent time.

Adding detergent for the Soak op-tion:

Add the total amount into compart-ment j or directly on to the laundryin the drum.

Pre-wash

For heavily soiled and stained items

Short

This shortens the programme runningtime. For normally soiled items.

In the COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON andMIXED WASH Poly/Cottonsprogrammes only two rinse cycles arecarried out with a higher water level.

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Water plus

The water level increases in the"COTTONS", "MINIMUM IRON"," QUICK WASH" and "MIXED WASH"programmes.

You can choose between four optionsfor the "Water plus" button.

The options are explained in "Waterplus system" in the "Programmablefunctions" section.

Switching off the additional options

If an additional option is switched on,the indicator light next to the corre-sponding button is lit up. The optioncan be switched off by pressing thebutton again. The indicator light goesout.

Spin

A final spin is carried out at the endof each of the basic programmes, if aspin speed has been selected.

"Without final spin"

Interim rinse and spin is carried outduring the programme cycle.

Laundry is not spun after the final rinse.After water has been drained the ma-chine switches automatically to "Finish".

"Rinse hold"

Interim rinse and spin is carried outduring the programme cycle.

The laundry remains suspended in wa-ter after the final rinse.

This helps to reduce the possibility ofcreasing if the washing is left for sometime before being taken out of the ma-chine.

To continue the programme with aspin:

Use the "Spin" button to select the re-quired spin speed.

The maximum spin speed is automati-cally limited according to the basicwash programme chosen. (See"Programme selection" chart).

To continue the programme withoutspinning:

Press the "Lid" button. The water willthen drain out of the machine. Once ithas drained out press the "Lid" buttonagain and open the drum.

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Electronic programme locking

Programme locking prevents the ma-chine from being opened or theprogramme being changed during awash programme.

Switching on programme locking

ASelect a programme, (see "How towash correctly").

BPress the "START" button for at least5 seconds.

Programme locking is now activated.

The machine will now not accept anychanges, and the wash programmeproceeds through to the end.

At the end of the wash programme, theprogramme lock deactivates, so that anew wash programme can be chosen.

Switching off programme lockingearly

APress the "START" button for at least5 seconds.

Exception:

If the "Finish" indicator light in the Se-quence display is flashing:

ATurn the programme selector to theprogramme previously chosen. The"Finish" light goes out.

BThen press the "START" button for atleast 5 seconds.

To check if programme locking isswitched on

^ Press the ‘Spin’ button.

– If the selected spin speed does notchange:

Programme locking is activated.

– If the spin speed changes:

Programme locking is not activated.

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Maximum water level

The water level for rinsing is automat-ically raised to the maximum levelwhere rinse results are particularlyimportant.

It is effective for the rinses in the follow-ing programmes:

- COTTONS

- MINIMUM IRON

- QUICK WASH

- MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons

Before the "Maximum water level" pro-grammable function can be selectedyou must first select programmingmode.

Selecting programming mode

AThe machine must be switched offand the drum door closed. Theprogramme selector must point to"Finish".

BPress the additional option buttons"Short" and "Water plus" at the sametime and hold pressed in and:

C . . . switch the machine on with the"I-ON/0-OFF" button.

DLet go of all these buttons.

The indicator light "Main wash" flashesin the sequence display.

Selecting the programmable function

To select the "Maximum water level"programmable function: turn theprogramme selector to -DELICATES 40 °C ***.

Activating

To activate "Maximum water level" pressthe "START" button once.The "Rinses" light comes on in the se-quence display.

Storing in memory

To store the "Maximum water level" pro-grammable function in the memorySWITCH the machine OFF with the"I-ON/0-OFF" button.

The "Maximum water level" programma-ble function is now stored in the ma-chine’s memory and is effective in theprogrammes described above untilsuch time as you may wish to deacti-vate it.

Deactivating

To deactivate the use of a maximumwater level in the rinses repeat the pro-cedure given above from point A as faras the *** shown above. Press theSTART button and the "Rinses" indicatorlight will go out. The function is now de-activated. Store in memory by pressingthe "I-ON/0-OFF" button.

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Water plus system

The "Water plus" button offers fouroptions, increasing water level and /or bringing in an extra rinse cycle. Toactivate the option press the "Waterplus" button when selecting yourwash programme before pressing theSTART button.

Option 1

Increase in the rinse water level in theCOTTONS, MINIMUM IRON, QUICKWASH and MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottonsprogrammes, where for example rinseresults are particularly important.

Option 2

Increase in the water level in main washand rinses for COTTONS, MINIMUMIRON, QUICK WASH, Silk and MIXEDWASH particularly for fabrics that needspecial care, or where extra attentionmust be given to dissolving detergent.This option is already set when the ma-chine is delivered from the factory.

Option 3

An extra rinse cycle is introduced to theCOTTONS programme, e.g. when rinseresults are particularly important.

Option 4

Increase in the water level in the mainwash and rinses for the COTTONS,MINIMUM IRON, QUICK WASH, Silkand MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottonsprogrammes. An extra rinse cycle is in-troduced in the COTTONS programme -useful for those whose skin is sensitiveto detergent.

Before the "Water plus system" pro-grammable function can be selectedyou must first select programmingmode.








To select the "Water plus system" pro-grammable function turn theprogramme selector to- DELICATES 30 °C .The indicator lights in the sequencedisplay correspond to the four optionsavailable. As Option 2 has been set atthe factory, when the programme selec-tor is turned "DELICATES 30 °C ", the in-dicator light for Option 2 "Rinse hold"will come on.

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Selecting the Options

By pressing the "START" button a vari-ous number of times you can select theother options. To confirm that a new se-lection has been selected the previousindicator light goes out and a new indi-cator light comes on.

Each time "START" is pressed a differ-ent indicator light will come on. The in-dicator lights correspond the the fouroptions available as follows:

Option 1 = "Rinse"

Option 2 = "Rinse hold"

Option 3 = "Drain / Final spin"

Option 4 = "Finish"

Storing in memory

When you have selected the Option yourequire, SWITCH the machine OFF withthe "I-ON/0-OFF" button. The Option isnow stored in the machine’s memory.


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Activating the icompartment

This function should be activated iftraditional "big box" detergents areused. For the first 10 seconds of themain wash cycle water flows inthrough compartment i.

Compartment j may sometimes notbe able to hold the total amount of de-tergent required when:

- the water is very hard (over 3.8mmol/l, water hardness level IV) and

- the washing is heavily soiled.

In this case compartment i can beused to flush in the extra detergent forthe main wash.

Before the "Activating the i compart-ment" programmable function can beselected you must first select program-ming mode.








To select the "Activating the i com-partment" programmable function turnthe programme selector to- Silk 30 °C ***.

Activating

To activate "Activating the i compart-ment" press the "START" button once.The "Rinses" light comes on in the se-quence display.

Storing in memory

To store the "Activating the i compart-ment" programmable function in thememory SWITCH the machine OFF withthe "I-ON/0-OFF" button.

The "Activating the i compartment"programmable function is now stored inthe machine’s memory.

Deactivating

To deactivate the use of Compartmenti repeat the procedure given abovefrom point A as far as the *** shownabove. Press the START button and the"Rinses" indicator light will go out. Thefunction is deactivated. Store in mem-ory by pressing the "I-ON/0-OFF" but-ton.


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Soak time

This is accessed for a programme bypressing the SOAK button on the fa-cia.

You can programme a soak time of:

- 2 hours (factory setting) or

- 1 hour 30 mins or

- 1 hour or

- 30 mins.

A "Soak time" of 2 hours is set at thefactory. If you wish to change this stan-dard setting to one of the times listedabove, you must first select program-ming mode.








To select the "Soak time" programmablefunction turn the programme selector to- WOOLLENS Cold.The "Rinse" indicator light comes on inthe sequence display. This shows thata "Soak time" of 2 hours is currently se-lected (factory setting).

Selecting a different "Soak time"

By pressing the "START" button a vari-ous number of times you can select dif-ferent soak times. To confirm that a dif-ferent soak time has been selected, theprevious indicator light goes out and anew indicator light comes on.

Each time "START" is pressed a differ-ent indicator light will come on. The in-dicator lights correspond to the 4 soaktimes available as follows:

2 hours = "Rinse"

1 hour 30 mins = "Rinse hold"

1 hour = "Drain / Final spin"

30 mins = "Finish"

Storing in memory

When you have selected the soak timeyou require, SWITCH the machine OFFwith the "I-ON/0-OFF" button.

The "Soak time" you have selected isnow stored in the machine’s memory.


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Gentle action

For gentle washing of slightly soileditems. Drum action is reduced.

Gentle action can be used with theCOTTONS, MINIMUM IRON, QUICKWASH, Starch and MIXED WASHprogrammes.

If "Gentle action" has been pro-grammed, every wash cycle in theseprogrammes is carried out with gentleaction rhythm.

Before the "Gentle action" programma-ble function can be selected you mustfirst select programming mode.








To select the "Gentle action" program-mable function turn the programme se-lector to -MIXED WASH 40 °C ***.

Activating

To activate "Gentle action" press the"START" button once.The "Rinses" light comes on in the se-quence display.

Storing the programmable functionin memory

To store the "Gentle action" programma-ble function in the memory SWITCH themachine OFF with the "I-ON/0-OFF" but-ton.

The "Gentle action" programmablefunction is now stored in the machine’smemory.

Deactivating

If the "Gentle action" programmablefunction is no longer required it can bedeactivated. To do so repeat the proce-dure given above from point A as faras the *** shown above. Press theSTART button and the "Rinses" indicatorlight will go out. The function is now de-activated. Store in memory by pressingthe "I-ON/0-OFF" button.


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Top-up rinse for Cottons

At the end of the main wash addi-tional water flows into the drum andthe suds are cooled down.

Hot suds can damage plastic drainagepipes.

Top-up rinse takes place when temper-atures of 95°C and 75°C are selected.

Top-up rinse should be activated:

– to prevent the danger of scalding ifthe drain hose is hooked over theedge of a sink or basin.

– where the drainage pipes do notcomply with DIN 1986.

The washing machine is delivered withthe Top-up rinse for Cottons deacti-vated.

Before the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"programmable function can be se-lected you must first select program-ming mode.








To select the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"programmable function turn theprogramme selector to -Starch ***.

Activating

To activate "Top-up rinse for Cottons"press the "START" button once.The "Rinses" light comes on in the se-quence display.

Storing in memory

To store the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"programmable function in the memorySWITCH the machine OFF with the"I-ON/0-OFF" button.

The "Top-up rinse for Cottons" program-mable function is now stored in the ma-chine’s memory.

Deactivating

If the "Top-up rinse for Cottons" pro-grammable function is no longer re-quired it can be deactivated. To do sorepeat the procedure given above frompoint A as far as the *** shown above.Press the START button and the"Rinses" indicator light will go out. Thefunction is now deactivated. Store inmemory by pressing the "I-ON/0-OFF"button.


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Memory function

If an additional option is selected fora programme, and / or the spinspeed is altered, the machine storesthese changes in memory at the startof a programme.

The memory function is not active whenthe machine is first delivered but canbe programmed to active.

Activating

First select programming mode.







Activating the programmable func-tion

To activate the "Memory" programmablefunction turn the programme selector toSeparate rinse ***.

To activate the "Memory" function pressthe START button once. The rinses lightcomes on in the Sequence display.

Storing in memory

To store this setting in memory SWITCHthe machine OFF with the"I-ON/0-OFF" button.

Deactivating

To deactivate the memory function re-peat the procedure given above frompoint A as far as the *** shown above.Press the "START" button and the"Rinses" indicator light will go out. Thefunction is now deactivated. Store inmemory by pressing the"I-ON/0-OFF" button.


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Disconnect the appliance from themains electricity supply and with-draw the plug from the socket priorto cleaning the machine.

Do not use solvents, abrasivecleaners, glass cleaners or all-pur-pose cleaning agents.These might damage plastic sur-faces and other components be-cause of the chemicals they contain.

The washing machine must not behosed down.

Cleaning the washing machine^ Clean the casing, machine lid and in-

ner lid with a mild non-abrasive de-tergent or soap and water. Wipe drywith a soft cloth.

^ Clean the fascia panel with a dampcloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth.

^ The drum can be cleaned using asuitable proprietary stainless-steelcleaning agent.

E-Cloth

A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available fromthe Miele UK Spare Parts Department,Part number 98013530, which is suit-able for cleaning surfaces such asstainless steel, glass, plastic andchrome without the use of chemicals. Itcan be washed 300 times.

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Cleaning the detergentdispenser drawer

^ Pull out the conditioner insert and thesiphon tube and wash under runningwarm water.

^ Also clean the channel over whichthe siphon tube is inserted.

^ Remove the detergent dispenserdrawer.

^ Wash under running warm water.

^ Replace the conditioner insert and si-phon tube and push the detergentdispenser drawer back into position.

Extra cleaningCarrying out a hot wash (70°C orabove) with powder detergent approx.once every six weeks will help to en-sure that no deposits build up in themachine. These can occur when wash-ing is mainly done at low temperatures,and also lead to unpleasant smells. Ifyou have no reason to wash laundry oc-casionally at this high temperature, thencarry out a 95°C Cottons programme asa cleaning cycle with a biological pow-der detergent and no laundry, at regu-lar intervals.

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Cleaning the fluff (drain) filterand pumpCheck the drain filter initially after 3-4washes to ascertain how often it is likelyto require cleaning.

With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres ofwater run out.

If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa-ter will be retained in the machine (upto 25 litres).

Caution: If laundry has been washedat a high temperature, water drain-ing out of the machine will still behot. Danger of scalding.

^ Use the (yellow) filter flap openersupplied with the machine to openthe access flap.

^ Place a dish under the drain spout.

^ Turn the fluff filter lid round 2-3 times.Do not take it right out.

With large volumes of water the dish willneed to be emptied several times. Se-cure the fluff filter back into positionand empty the dish before repeatingthe procedure.

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^ Once the flow of water ceases, re-move the fluff filter completely.

^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.

^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff.

^ Turn the impeller by hand to makesure it rotates freely. Any foreign ob-jects causing an obstruction shouldbe removed.

^ Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous-ing.

Remove any deposits of limescale anddetergent or foreign objects from thethread of the filter housing and filter unitas they can cause water to leak.Limescale deposits are often a sign ofusing too little detergent.

^ Put the fluff filter back in place andsecure it.

Make sure the fluff filter is securelytightened. Otherwise there is a riskof water leakage during use.

After cleaning

^ Pour approx. 2 litres of water into thedetergent dispenser compartmentj to reactivate the ball valve whichkeeps detergent in circulation in thesuds.

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Cleaning the filter in the waterinletThe washing machine has a filter toprotect the water inlet valve.

The accessible filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose should bechecked every six months, or more of-ten if there are frequent interruptions tothe external water supply.

^ First turn off the stopcock.

^ Unscrew the threaded union connect-ing the free end of the inlet hose tothe stopcock.

^ Remove rubber seal a from the re-cess.

^ Using pointed pliers, take hold of theplastic filter bar, remove the filter band clean.

^ Put the filter and seal back in the re-verse order and reconnect the hose.

Turn on the stopcock and check theconnection is watertight. If water dripsout, tighten the connection.

Never forget to put the filter back inplace after cleaning it.

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Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitablyqualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Un-authorised repairs could be dangerous.

What to do, if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . .. . . the programme does notbegin.

There is no power.The "Finish" indicator light is noton or the "Start" indicator light isnot flashing.

Check that:

– the lids are properly closed.

– the mains plug is plugged in.

– the fuse or circuit breaker hasnot tripped.

. . . the "START" indicator isflashing rapidly.

The inner lid is not locked. Open the machine outer lid andclose the inner lid (the lock mustengage correctly).

. . . the "Check drain" indica-tor flashes during theprogramme, but the washprogramme is running nor-mally.

The water outlet is restricted. – Clean the fluff (drain) filterand drain pump.

– Has the drain hose beenfixed too high? Max. headheight: 1 m.

. . . the "Check drain" indica-tor flashes during theprogramme, but theprogramme is not runningnormally.

The water outlet is blocked.

. . . foam is coming out of thefront of the appliance.

There has been an excessivebuild-up of foam which has es-caped through an opening inthe detergent drawer.

– Use less detergent next timeand follow the recommenda-tion on the packet.

– Take the water hardness intoaccount.

– Use a different low-lather de-tergent.

. . . the programme does notbegin when the drain/finalspin programme is selected.

The machine has not been pre-pared for using for the first time.

– See the section "Before usingfor the first time" for instruc-tions on how to prepare themachine.

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What to do, if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . .. . . the "Check inlet" indica-tor flashes during theprogramme but theprogramme is running nor-mally.

The water inlet is restricted. – The stopcock is not openedfar enough.

– The inlet hose is kinked.

– The water pressure is too low

– The filter in the inlet hose isdirty. Clean it.

. . . the "Check inlet" indica-tor flashes and the laundrywas not washed.

The water inlet is closed. – Open the stopcock.

– Start the programme again.

. . . one of the following indi-cator lights is flashing- "Soak/Pre-wash"- "Main Wash"- "Rinses"- "Rinse hold"

There is a fault. – Press "I-ON/0-OFF" button torelease it.

– Turn the programme selectorto "Finish".

– Press "I-ON/0-OFF" button in.

– Re-start the programme.

– If the indicator light startsflashing again, call the Ser-vice Dept.


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What to do, if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . .. . . the indicator light"Drain/Final spin" flashes

The final spin has not takenplace. The machine detected animbalance.

– Loosen and re-distribute thelaundry.

– Select the programme "Spin".

– Take into account the spinspeed of the relevantprogramme.

. . . the indicator light "Fin-ish" flashes

The position of the programmeselector was altered after thestart of the programme.

Programme sequence is not af-fected. The indicator light goesout when the programme selec-tor is turned back to theprogramme previously chosen.

. . . noises are heard at thestart of a programme or whenlaundry is added afterprogramme start

The drum locking mechanism isbeing automatically activated.

This noise is a normal part ofmachine operation. (Not a fault).

. . . the lid cannot be opened,a noise can be heard and theindicator lights "Rinse hold"and "Without final spin" flashalternately

Press the "lid " button once. Thedrum will now rotate until it is inthe correct postion for opening.

When the indicator lights "Rinsehold"/"Without final spin" stopflashing, press "Lid" again andopen the lid.

. . . the lid cannot be opened The appliance is not plugged into the electricity supply.

Insert the plug into the socket.

Power cut. Open the lid, as described atthe end of this chapter.

The lids are not properly en-gaged.

Close the lids properly.

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What to do, if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . .. . . the machine shakes dur-ing the spin cycle.

Level the machine. See installa-tion.

. . . the laundry has not beenspun satisfactorily

The spin speed selected wastoo low.

Select a higher spin speed nexttime.

The load was not distributedevenly enough in the drum. Toprotect the machine laundry wasonly spun at a reduced speed.

Always mix large and smallitems in the load.

. . . the pump makes strangenoises.

These noises occur at the be-ginning or end of a pump se-quence as a normal part of op-eration. They are not a fault.

. . . the drum opening is notin the correct loading and un-loading position.

Imbalance has prevented auto-matic drum positioning.

– Turn the drum manually to thecorrect position (until theautopositioning mechanismengages).

– Always mix large and smallitems in the load. This im-proves cleaning efficiencyand ensures better distribu-tion of laundry in the spin cy-cle.


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What to do, if . . . Cause Remedy. . . large residues of deter-gent remain in the dispenserdrawer.

The water supply pressure is toolow.

– Clean the filter in the water in-let system.

– It may be useful to select"Water plus".

Washing powder used with wa-ter softener tends to becomesticky.

Pour washing powder into thedispenser before adding anywater softener.

. . . fabric conditioner is notcompletely dispensed or toomuch water remains in the pcompartment.

The siphon tube is either incor-rectly positioned or clogged.

Clean the siphon tube.

The fabric conditioner channel isclogged.

Clean the fabric conditionerchannel.

. . . grey, greasy particlescling to washed laundry.

Insufficient amounts of deter-gent were used to break downthe particles of grease in heavilysoiled laundry.

– Add more detergent.

– Before washing the next loadrun a "COTTONS 95°C"programme without a load.(See "Extra cleaning" inCleaning and Care).

. . . there are white residueswhich look like powder deter-gent on the washing.

The detergent contained com-pounds (zeolites) to aid watersoftening which are not solublein water. These have ended upon the washing.

– Use detergents containing nozeolites to re-wash the load.

– Liquid detergents usuallycontain no zeolites.

– Try and brush off the residueswith a soft brush.

. . . liquid detergent does notgive the required result.

Liquid detergents do not containbleaching agents. They do notremove fruit, coffee and teastains.

– Use a general purpose wash-ing machine powder contain-ing a bleaching agent.

– Pour stain remover (salts) intothe dispenser drawer com-partment j, and liquid de-tergent into a dispenser ball.

– Never put stain salts and liq-uid detergent together in thedispenser drawer.


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Opening the lid in the event ofa power failure

^ Switch off the washing machine.

^ Open the fluff (drain) filter and drainthe water as described in "Cleaningand care" - section "Cleaning fluff fil-ter and pump".

^ Pull the emergency release corddownwards until the machine outerlid opens.


Always make sure that the drum isstationary before reaching into themachine to remove washing.Reaching into a moving drum is ex-tremely dangerous.

To check water pressure^ Place a bucket under the stopcock.

^ Open the stopcock fully.

If 5 litres of water flow into the bucketwithin 15 seconds the water pressure iscorrect.


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Customer contact

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself please contact

– Your Miele dealer or

– Your nearest Miele Service Depart-ment (see back cover for the ad-dress).

When contacting the Service Depart-ment, please quote the model and se-rial number of your appliance, both ofwhich are shown on the data plate visi-ble on the rear panel of the machine.

Please note that telephone calls maybe monitored and recorded to im-prove our service.

Programme update function - PC

The programme update function is de-signed to enable a service technician toupdate your machine’s electronics inkeeping with advances in technology.

The indicator light marked PC is usedas the interface for this programming.Miele will provide information onprogramme updates as and when suchdevelopments become available.

Appliance guarantee

The appliance is guaranteed for a pe-riod of 1 year. See the guarantee book-let supplied with the machine for furtherdetails and complete and return theregistration card.

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Installation surfaceA concrete floor is the most suitable in-stallation surface for a washing ma-chine, being far less prone to vibrationduring the spin cycle than woodenfloorboards or a carpeted surface.

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 installing on a wooden joist floor, werecommend a plywood base (at least60x45x3 cm). The base should spanseveral joists and be bolted to thejoists and not only to the floorboards.Check for the presence of pipes andcables first.

^ If possible, install the machine in acorner, as this is usually the most sta-ble part of the floor.

Levelling and adjustingLift the appliance from its packagingbase and move it to its installation site.

Please note:

^ Ensure that the machine feet and thefloor are dry to prevent the machinefrom slipping during the spin cycle.

^ Remove the transit fitting (next page).

The appliance must be level to ensuresafe and proper operation.

^ Unscrew the feet until the machinestands level.

^ Hold the foot tight using a pipewrench.

^ Tighten the counternut using ascrewdriver as indicated.

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Removing the transit fitting

^ Unscrew the 4 outer screws markedA completely.

^ Unscrew the 4 screws marked B.These screws must then be left onthe transit bars.

^ Remove the transit bars.

^ Plug the 4 large holes with the capssupplied.

The transit fitting together withscrews should be stored in a safeplace for future use. It must be re-fit-ted if the machine is to be movedagain.

Re-fitting the transit fittingTo refit the transit fitting reverse the pro-cedure described above.

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Connection to water supplyThe machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withstandard regulations. In Germany thewashing machine is not required tohave a non-return valve as it has beendesigned to comply with the relevantGerman DIN standard.

Connection to a household water soft-ener is not recommended.

Connection to the mains water supplyshould incorporate a mains stopcockwith 3/4’’ thread. The stopcock shouldbe fitted by a qualified plumber.

The approx. 2.5 m long 3/8" pressurehose should be connected to the stop-cock via the 3/4" threaded union.Please make sure the washer sits cor-rectly in the union.

A longer hose of 4 metres in length isavailable as an optional extra.

This pressure hose is not suitable forconnection to a hot water supply. Theconnection point is subject to mainswater pressure. Turn on the stopcockslowly and check for leaks.

If replacing the inlet hose only use ahose able to withstand pressure of atleast 70 bar. This also applies to allfixtures and fittings used. Miele origi-nal parts are tested to this standard.

The machine is designed to operatewith a water flow pressure of 1 bar mini-mum up to 10 bar maximum. The staticwater pressure must not exceed 10 bar.If it is higher than 10 bar it is essentialto fit a reducer valve.

There is a minimum flow pressure of1 bar pressure if, with the stopcockopened fully, 5 litres of water flow into asuitable container in 15 seconds.

The dirt filter in the open end of the inlethose must not be removed as it pro-tects the water inlet valve.

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Connection to the drainagesystemThe machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre.

The drain hose is 1.5 m long. It mustnot be kinked as this restricts drainage.The swivel elbow at the end of the hosecan be turned in either direction, or canbe detached if required, with a sharptwist and pull.

Drain hose connection:

^ Direct into a sink: Hook the hose overthe edge and secure. Make sure thatthe water can flow freely to avoidflooding and to prevent water frombeing sucked back into the machine.

^ Connected securely to a floor gully.

^ Connected securely to a standpipe.

^ Connected securely to a plastic drainpipe with a rubber nipple. There is noneed to use a non-return valve.

If required, the drain hose can be ex-tended to a length of 5 m. The neces-sary parts can be purchased from theMiele Spare Parts Department or yourMiele dealer.

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Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outonly by a suitably qualified and compe-tent person, in strict accordance withnational and local safety regulations.

The appliance is supplied with a mainscable with moulded plug for connectionto a 230-240V mains supply. The volt-age, rated load and fuse rating aregiven on the data plate. Please ensurethese match the household mains sup-ply.

Connection should be made via a fusedplug and suitable switched socketwhich is easily accessible after installa-tion. For extra safety it is advisable toinstall a residual current device (RCD),with a trip current of 30 mA (in accor-dance with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100,Section 739). Do not connect via an ex-tension lead.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are col-oured in accordance with the followingcode:

Green/yellow = earth

Blue = neutral

Brown = live

Where it is necessary to change plugs,if the colours of the wires in the mainslead of this appliance do not corre-spond with the coloured markings iden-tifying the terminals of your plug, pro-ceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green andyellow must be connected to the termi-nal in the plug which is marked with theletter E or by the earth symbol z orcoloured green, or green and yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue mustbe connected to the terminal in theplug which is marked with the letter Nor coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown mustbe connected to the terminal in theplug which is marked with the letter L orcoloured red.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUSTBE EARTHED

Ensure power is not supplied to the ap-pliance while installation work is beingcarried out.

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Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363

If this machine is fitted with anon-rewireable plug, the following infor-mation applies:

If the socket outlets are not suitable forthe plug supplied with the product, itmust be cut off and an appropriate plugfitted. The fuse carrier and fuse shouldbe removed from the old plug and dis-posed of.The plug cut from the flexible cordshould then be disposed of and on noaccount be inserted into any socketelsewhere in the house (electric shockhazard).The fuse cover must be refitted whenchanging the fuse, and if the fuse coveris lost, the plug must not be used until asuitable replacement is obtained. Thecolour of the correct replacement coveris that of the coloured insert in the baseof the plug, or the colour that is em-bossed in words on the base of theplug (as applicable to the design ofplug fitted).Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap-proved to BS 1362 and have the cor-rect rating. Replacement fuse coversmay be purchased from your local elec-trical supplier or Service agent.

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Programme(without any additionaloptions or programma-

ble functions)

Load Consumption data

Energy Water Programmetime

COTTONS

95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 kWh 52 litres 1 h 54 mins

60°C* 5.0 kg 0.95 kWh 52 litres 1 h 58 mins


MINIMUM IRON


DELICATES

30°C 1.0 kg 0.40 kWh 75 litres 58 mins

WOOLLENS


Silk


* EN 60456 test programme

Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on waterpressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type andvolume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional func-tions selected.

N.B. Consumption data obtained from a machine tested in Germany.

(Times would be reduced if the "Short" option was selected).

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Height 90 cm

Height with lid open 139 cm

Width 45 cm

Depth 60 cm

Weight 93 kg

Capacity 5 kg Dry laundry

Voltage See data plate

Rated load See data plate

Fuse rating See data plate

Water flow pressure min. 1 bar

Static water pressure max. 10 bar

Drain pump head height max. 1 m

Drain pump length max. 5 m

Test certificates awarded Radio/TV suppression, VDE

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