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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 360 WPS
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before Q
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 400 210
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
dealer, your local waste collection
centre or scrap merchant about poten-
tial recycling schemes.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate ad-
vice in the “Warning and safety instruc-
tions”.
Caring for our environment
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Contents
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation and connection
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Removing the transit fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Building under a continuous worktop / in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Connection to the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Description of the appliance
Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water plus system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delay start h/mins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Time remaining display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locking functions (programme locking, system lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
“Spin” button with indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contents
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Washing environmentally and economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to wash correctly
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Brief instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Detergent
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioners or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dye removers / dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Locking functions
Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Programmable functions
Water plus system (P2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Gentle action (P9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Top-up rinse for COTTONS (P10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Memory Function (P11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Cleaning and care
Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Problem solving guide
– The programme does not start.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
– The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.. . . . . . . . . . . 44
– A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. 45
– General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Customer contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Contents
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Warning and safety instructions
Read the operating instructions be-
fore using this machine for the first
time. They contain important infor-
mation about the safety, use and
maintenance of the machine. This
way you will avoid the risk of acci-
dents and damage to the machine.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and ensure that new
users are familiar with the content.
Pass them on to any future owner of
the machine.
Correct usage
Only use the washing machine to
wash items which are specified by
the manufacturer to be machine-wash-
able on the wash-care label, and tex-
tiles composed of hand-washable wool
or wool blend fabrics as well as satin,
lace, silk and other hand-washable gar-
ments.
Any other applications may be dan-
gerous. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from improper
use or operation.
This appliance should not be oper-
ated by children. Supervise its use
by the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Before 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 ap-
pliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the machine and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most import-
ant that this basic safety requirement is
regularly tested by a qualified electri-
cian.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec-
tric shock).
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in un-
foreseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
responsibility. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
engineer.
Ensure current is not supplied to the ap-
pliance while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.
The machine is only completely iso-
lated from the electricity supply
when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and 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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The Miele “Waterproof system” pro-
tects from water damage provided
the following conditions have been met:
– the machine is correctly plumbed in
and connected to the electricity sup-
ply.
– if a fault has been identified, the ma-
chine must be examined by a com-
petent person before further use,
and repaired if necessary.
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infesta-
tion by cockroaches or other vermin,
pay particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any dam-
age which may be caused by cock-
roaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Use
Do not install your washing ma-
chine in rooms where tempera-
tures below freezing may occur. Frozen
hoses may burst under pressure.The re-
liability of the electronic control unit
may be impaired at temperatures
below freezing point.
Before using the machine for the
first time, check that the transit fit-
ting at the rear of the machine has
been removed (see section on "Installa-
tion"). During spinning, a transit fitting
which is still in place may result in dam-
age to both the machine and adjacent
furniture or appliances.
Turn off the stopcock if the ma-
chine is to be left for any length of
time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is
no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vi-
cinity.
Flooding danger
If hooking the drain hose into a
wash basin, check that the water can
drain off quickly enough to prevent the
sink from overflowing.
Make sure the drain hose is secure, so
that the force of the water flowing out of
the hose does not dislodge it. Other-
wise this will result in flooding.
Take care to ensure that foreign
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
paper clips) do not find their way into
the machine with the washing. These
may damage components of the ma-
chine (e.g. suds container, drum),
which in turn can result in damage to
the washing.
Warning and safety instructions
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7If the correct amount of detergent
is dispensed, the machine should
not need to be descaled. If, however,
you do wish to descale the machine
only use proprietary non-corrosive de-
scaling agents and strictly observe the
instructions on the packaging.
Textiles which have been pre-
treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in the
machine.
Never use solvent based cleaning
agents in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts
and create toxic fumes. Such deter-
gents also pose a fire and explosion ha-
zard.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a washing machine. Always ob-
serve the manufacturer’s instructions
carefully.
Dye removers may contain sulphur
compounds which cause damage
such as corrosion. Do not use dye
removers in this machine.
For machines with a ’porthole’
door, remember that the porthole
glass will be hot when washing at very
high temperatures. Do not let children
touch it.
Always make sure the drum is sta-
tionary before reaching in to
remove washing. Reaching into a mov-
ing drum is extremely dangerous.
Accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by
Miele. If other parts are used, guaran-
tee, performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine
unplug it. Render the plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-
pliance to prevent misuse.
Warning and safety instructions
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Description of the appliance
Special programmes
–Programme for hand-washable
fabrics (Silks /)
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
easily but do not contain wool can
be washed in the Silks / pro-
gramme.
–Programme for hand-washable
fabrics (WOOLLENS /)
Hand-washable or machine-washable
wool or wool blend fabrics can be
washed in the WOOLLENS / pro-
gramme.
–Programme for small loads
(Quick wash)
This is a Cottons programme for very
lightly soiled fabrics.
–Programme for mixed fabrics (Mixed
wash)
Suitable for small loads of garments
made from man-made fibres and cot-
ton garments which can be washed
together. Sort according to colour.
–Rinse programme (Separate rinse)
Articles are only rinsed and spun in
the machine.
Delicates and Silks / programmes
In these programmes the laundry is
washed and spun very gently to re-
duce creasing and the amount of iron-
ing required, thus providing "Easy care"
for your laundry.
Water plus system
The water level for washing and rinsing
is increased. For COTTONS pro-
grammes an additional rinse can also
be selected.
Description of the appliance
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Delay start h/mins
Delay start allows you to delay the start
of a programme from 30 minutes up to
a maximum of 24 hours.
Time remaining display
After the start of a programme, the dur-
ation of the programme selected will be
shown in the display counting down in
hours and minutes and finally in
minutes.
Locking functions (programme lock-
ing, system lock)
Electronic programme locking
Electronic programme locking prevents
the door from being opened or the pro-
gramme cancelled during a wash pro-
gramme. The electronic programme
locking is automatically cancelled at
the end of the programme.
Electronic system lock
The system lock prevents anyone from
using the washing machine without
your knowledge. When the system lock
is activated :
– the door cannot be opened with the
door button
– a programme cannot be started.
Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check light marked PC
allows a service engineer to update
your machine in future years.
When, for example, new programmes
are developed or new fabrics are intro-
duced, a service engineer will be able
to modify existing programme cycles
accordingly.
Miele will provide information when
such possibilities become available.
Description of the appliance
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Control panel
bDisplay
see following pages for more infor-
mation
cDelay start button
for delaying the start of a programme
dSTART button
starts the wash programme
eAdditional option buttons
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off = option not se-
lected
fSpin button
for selecting the final spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
gIndicator lights
for spin speeds, Rinse hold or With-
out spin
hProgramme selector
for selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that pro-
gramme. The programme selector
can be turned clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
iProgramme sequence indicator
lights
show which section of the wash pro-
gramme has been reached.
jCheck lights
kI-ON / 0-OFF button
for switching the machine on or off or
interrupting a programme
lDoor button
opens the machine door
Description of the appliance
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Display
The following functions are shown in
the display:
–duration (Time remaining display)
–delay start
–programmable functions
Duration of the programme
If a programme without delay start has
been selected, the maximum duration
(wash time) of the programme in hours
and minutes will appear in the display
after the start of the programme.
In the:
–COTTONS
–MINIMUM IRON
–Mixed wash
programmes, the washing machine
measures the amount of water being
taken up by the laundry and uses this
to calculate the load during the first 10
minutes. If the machine recognises a
smaller load it will shorten the pro-
gramme time by up to 60 minutes. The
shortened time is achieved by, for
example, reducing the number of
rinses.
Soak
If a soak time has been selected, this is
added to the programme wash time in
the display to give a total running time.
Delay start
The delay start time selected will ap-
pear in the display.
After the machine has started, the
delay start time counts down. If the
delay start is over 10 hours, it will count
down by the hour. If it is less than 9
hours and 59 minutes it will count down
minute by minute.
Once the delay start period is com-
pleted the programme begins and the
actual programme duration shows in
the display.
Programmable functions
The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your individual requirements. The
function selected is displayed in pro-
gramming mode.
Description of the appliance
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Important control panel
features
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set
the basic wash programme and the
temperature for that programme. The
light ring will go out a few minutes after
the end of the programme to save en-
ergy.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme.
Pressing the relevant button selects or
de-selects the particular option. The in-
dicator light comes on to show that the
additional option has been selected.
If an additional option is chosen which
is incompatible with the basic pro-
gramme then the indicator light will go
out when the button is released.
“Spin” button with indicator lights
The maximum spin speed which can
be selected depends on the basic pro-
gramme chosen.
Maximum
spin
speed
Basic programme
1600 COTTONS, Quick wash, Starch,
Drain/spin
1200 WOOLLENS, Separate rinse
900 MINIMUM IRON, Mixed wash
600 DELICATES
400 Silks
Press the “Spin” button to select a dif-
ferent spin speed. However, you can-
not select a spin speed higher than the
maximum allowed for the basic wash
programme chosen.
The indicator lights show the speed se-
lected.
You can also select Without spin to
omit interim spins and the final spin.
Press the “Spin” button to reach:
–Rinse hold
The laundry is not spun and remains
suspended in the final rinse water.
This reduces creasing if the laundry
is not going to be removed from the
drum immediately after the end of
the programme.
To continue the programme:
Select a spin speed.
To finish the programme:
Press the Door button.
–Without spin
Laundry is not spun. Water is drained
away after the final rinse and the ma-
chine goes straight into the anti-
crease stage.
Description of the appliance
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Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the
first time ensure that it is correctly in-
stalled and connected. See the rele-
vant section under “Installation”.
Also check that the fluff filter is se-
curely tightened. Otherwise there is
a risk of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without any
laundry.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus mak-
ing maximum use of the detergent.
The wash programme must be run with-
out detergent. Using detergent could
result in an excessive build-up of foam.
Turn on the stopcock.
Press the I-ON/0-OFF button in.
Turn the programme selector to
COTTONS 40°C.
Press START.
When this programme has finished
your washing machine is ready for
using for the first time.
Before using for the first time
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Washing environmentally and economically
–Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load. Load to the maximum rec-
ommended for the programme se-
lected.
–To save energy wash normally and
lightly soiled laundry at lower tem-
peratures. The 95°C Cottons pro-
gramme is probably only needed in
exceptional circumstances, e.g. for
oil based stains or where a very hot
wash is required.
–Use the Mixed wash or the Quick
wash programme for smaller
amounts of laundry.
–A main wash (programme without
pre-wash) is sufficient for cleaning
normally soiled laundry.
–By using the additional option Soak
for heavily soiled laundry you can se-
lect a lower temperature in the main
wash.
–Use the additional option Soak in-
stead of Pre-wash with heavily soiled
laundry.
If Soak is followed immediately by a
main wash the same suds are used.
–Use the Short wash option for nor-
mally or very lightly soiled laundry.
–Do not exceed the amounts of deter-
gent which may be recommended
by the manufacturer on the packa-
ging.
–Reduce the amounts of detergent
with smaller loads, (e.g. with a half
load, approx. one third less deter-
gent).
–Select the highest suitable spin
speed in the wash programme when
tumble drying afterwards.
–Load recognition and automatic rins-
ing can cause the duration of a pro-
gramme to vary greatly. The main
wash may be shortened and a rinse
cycle omitted depending on the
amount of laundry.
Washing environmentally and economically
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How to wash correctly
Before washing
1Sort the laundry
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,
paper clips, etc.) can cause dam-
age to garments and components
in the machine.
Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and
cuffs, and water soluble stains can
be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid
detergent or detergent mixed into a
solution or paste.
With particularly stubborn stains ask
your dry cleaner for advice.
Do not used solvent-based cleaning
agents in this machine.
Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label symbol. Most garments
have a textile care label in the collar
or side seam. See the following
pages for information on which pro-
grammes to use for different fabric
types.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately sev-
eral times before being included in a
mixed load.
Delicate textiles should be washed sep-
arately in a delicates programme (use
a washing bag where appropriate).
–Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
–Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
– Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
Turn inside out, if recommended by
the manufacturer.
Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes
etc before washing.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the manufac-
turer as non-machine washable on
the care label. (h symbol)
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Programme chart
COTTONS 9ö876
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans. underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short, Water plus
Notes –Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily
soiled and incontinent laundry.
–For heavily soild laundry select the Soak or Pre-wash
additional options.
–For lightly soiled laundry select the Short additional
option.
–For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
max. load 5 kg
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for testing according to EN 60456 standard: Cottons 60°C
MINIMUM IRON 4321
Fabric White nylon (60°C), white polyester fabrics (50°C),
coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabrics with
special finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics coloured polyester
/ cotton fabrics, (40°/30°C) minimun iron fabrics not
washable at higher temperatures.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short, Water plus
Notes –For lightly soiled laundry select the Short additional
option.
–For heavily soild laundry select the Soak or Pre-wash
additional options.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, detergent for delicates.
max. load 2.5 kg
See “Detergent” section for more information on detergents.
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DELICATES a@
Fabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care
shirts and blouses.
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the
manufacturer.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short.
Notes –Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier
ironing.
–Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme
with Pre-wash advisable.
–For curtains made from delicate fabrics reduce the
spin speed or select Without spin.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
max. load 1 kg
Silks /
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin,
lace and silk.
Additional option Soak, Pre-wash, Short, Water plus
Notes –Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier
ironing.
–Place socks, tights, bras etc.- in a washing bag.
Detergent Use liquid detergent for machine washable woollens and
delicates. Do not use biological detergent on silk as the
enzymes may damage the silk.
max. load 1 kg – do not overload
WOOLLENS /
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics. Please note hand-washable garments will not
shrink, strech, matt or felt beyond the accepted tolerance
of the item.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens
max. load 2 kg – do not overload
See “Detergent” section for more information on detergents.
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Quick wash 7
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Additional option Water plus.
Notes –Add less detergent (half load).
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
max. load 2.5 kg
Mixed wash 72
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres
and cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort
according to colour.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short, Water plus.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
max. load 3 kg
Starch
Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, uniforms.
Notes –The laundry should be washed but not treated with
fabric conditioner. Use liquid starch.
max. load 5 kg
Separate rinse
Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need
to be rinsed and spun in the machine.
max. load 5 kg
Drain/Final spin
Notes –To drain only: select Without spin.
max. load 5 kg
See "Detergent" section for more information on detergents.
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Selecting a programme
2Switch on the washing machine
Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button.
3Open the drum door
Press the Door button and open the
drum door.
4Load the drum
Unfold the laundry and load loosely
in the drum. To achieve best results
it is advisable to make up mixed
loads consisting of both large and
small items. This improves the wash-
ing effect and helps distribute the
load evenly to keep the machine
stable and reduce the noise level
during spinning.
To save energy and water try to load
the maximum amount for the pro-
gramme selected.
However, be careful not to overload the
machine. Overloading reduces the
wash result and causes more creasing.
5Close the drum door with a gentle
swing.
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.
6Select a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
The maximum duration for the pro-
gramme will appear in the display.
7Select a spin speed
Press the “Spin” button repeatedly
until the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on.
In some programmes the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be se-
lected.
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Additional options
8 Select any additional option re-
quired.
Press the appropriate additional op-
tion button.
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items
with dried-on stains, or ones which
cannot be bleached out, (e.g. blood,
fats and oils, cocoa).
A length of time of between 30 minutes
and 6 hours can be chosen, in 30
minute periods for the “Soak” process.
–When the Soak button is pressed for
the first time, the first 30 minutes of
the soak time are added to the pro-
gramme time.
–Each further press of the button in-
creases the soak time in 30 minute
periods up to a maximum of 6 hours.
Deleting the soak time
Press the Soak button repeatedly
until the indicator light goes out.
Pre-wash
For heavily soiled and stained items.
Short
For lightly soiled items.
This shortens the programme running
time. In the COTTONS, MINIMUM
IRON, Silks and Mixed wash pro-
grammes only two rinses are carried
out. With the exception of the Silks pro-
gramme, the rinses are carried out with
a higher water level.
Water plus
If you want to increase the water level
for a wash process you can choose
one of the four options for the Water
plus button. The options are explained
in the section on “Programmable func-
tions - Water plus system”.
The machine is set at the factory so
that the water level in the main wash
and rinses will be increased if the
Water plus button is pressed.
Buzzer
At the end of the programme or when
Rinse hold is reached an audible tone
sounds repeatedly.
The buzzer will continue to sound until
the washing machine is switched off.
Once switched on, the buzzer remains
activated until it is switched off again.
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9Add detergent
It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because . . .
. . . too little results in the following:
–Laundry will not be properly clean
and will in time become grey and
hard to the touch.
–Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
–Limescale deposits on the heater ele-
ments.
. . . too much results in the following:
–Excessive foam which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.
–High water consumption (an addi-
tional rinse cycle will automatically
switch in).
–A burden to the environment.
Pull out the detergent drawer and
place detergent in the compartments
as follows:
i = Detergent for Pre-wash
(if selecting Pre-wash, add 1/4
of the total amount recommended)
j = Detergent for the main wash
including Soak
§ = Fabric conditioner or liquid starch.
See section on “Detergent” for further
information on detergent and the
amount to dispense.
0Open the stopcock.
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Delay start
!Select delay start if required.
Press the Delay start button. Each
press on the button increases the de-
layed time:
–by 30 minutes up to 10 hours,
–by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards.
To delete delay start
Press the Delay start button once
when 24 ^ is showing in the display.
§Press the START button.
This starts the programme. The maxi-
mum duration for the programme will
appear in the display.
Note: If Delay start has been selected
the display will show the delay period
counting down. Once the delay start
period is completed the programme
begins and the actual programme dura-
tion shows in the display.
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At the end of a programme
~Open the drum door
Press the Door button.
$Remove the laundry
Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons which
might be lodged there.
Check that all the items have been
removed. Items left in the drum
could discolour other items in the
next wash or become discoloured
themselves.
%Switch off the washing machine
Press the I-ON / 0-OFF button and
turn the programme selector to
Finish.
&Close the drum door
Otherwise there is the danger of ob-
jects being placed inadvertently in the
drum. If these remained unnoticed and
were washed in the next load, they
could damage the laundry.
Brief instructions
Please note:
To help familiarise yourself with how to
use your washing machine please read
the sections “Before washing”, “Select-
ing a programme” and “At the end of a
programme” in detail.
1Sort the laundry
Selecting a programme:
2Switch on the washing machine
3Open the drum door
4Load the drum
5Close the drum door
6Select a programme
7Select a spin speed
8Select any additional option required
9Add detergent
0Open the stopcock
!Select delay start if required
§Press the START button
At the end of a programme:
~Open the drum door
$Remove the laundry
%Switch off the washing machine
&Close the drum door
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Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started
Laundry can be added or removed
after the programme has started when
using the following programmes:
–COTTONS
–MINIMUM IRON
–Quick wash
–Mixed wash
–Starch
Press the Door button in and hold it
until the door springs open.
Add or remove items.
Close the door.
The programme will continue automati-
cally.
Please note:
Once a programme has started the ma-
chine cannot recognise any adjustment
to the load. For this reason if laundry is
added or removed after the start of a
programme, the machine will always
complete the programme cycle for a
full load which can lead to an increase
in the time remaining for the pro-
gramme shown in the display.
The door cannot be opened, when:
–the suds temperature is above 55°C.
–the water is above a certain level.
–programme locking is switched on.
–the programme has reached the
Final spin stage.
The locked indicator light will come on
if the Door button is pressed when the
above conditions are present.
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Interrupting a programme
Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
To continue with the same programme:
Switch the washing machine back
on again with the I-ON / 0-OFF but-
ton. Altering a programme once se-
lected
The machine will accept the following
changes after a programme has
started:
–at any time after the start, the spin
speed can be changed within the
limits for the programme.
–up to 6 minutes after the start , the
additional functions Water plus
and/or Short can be selected or de-
selected and a different temperature
can be selected for the programme
in use.
After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different pro-
gramme.
If the programme selector is moved,
the indicator light Anti-crease/Finish will
start flashing. However, the programme
sequence remains unaffected. The indi-
cator light will go out again when the
programme selector is moved back to
the programme previously chosen.
Skipping a programme stage
Turn the programme selector to Fin-
ish.
As soon as the programme sequence
indicator light for the programme stage
you want the programme to continue at
starts flashing:
Turn the programme selector back
again to the appropriate programme
within 4 seconds.
Programmes cannot be altered and
programme stages cannot be
skipped if programme locking has
been activated.
Selecting a different pro-
gramme
Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
Turn the programme selector to
Finish.
Switch the washing machine back
on with the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
Select a different programme.
Press the START button.
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Programme sequence
This washing machine has fully elec-
tronic controls with automatic load rec-
ognition. The machine determines the
amount of water to use depending on
the load and the absorbtion rate of the
laundry as water is taken in. The pro-
gramme sequence and duration will
therefore vary with the load.
The programme sequences outlined
below are based on the basic pro-
gramme with a full load.
Additional options which can be
selected have not been taken into
account.
The programme sequence indicator
lights show the stage the programme
has reached.
COTTONS
Main wash
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Rinses
Water level: low
No of rinses: 3 or 41)
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
MINIMUM IRON
Main wash
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 3
Graduated rinsing3): above 40°C
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
DELICATES
Main wash
Water level: high
Wash rhythm: normal
Rinses
Water level: high
No of rinses: 3
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): no
Final spin: yes
Silks /
Main wash
Water level: medium
Wash rhythm: Silks
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 2
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): no
Final spin: yes
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WOOLLENS /
Main wash
Water level: medium
Wash rhythm: Woollens
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 2
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
Quick wash
Main wash
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 2
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
Mixed wash
Main wash
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 3
Graduated rinsing3): for very delicate
items
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
Final spin: yes
Starch
Water level: low
Wash rhythm: normal
Final spin: yes
Separate rinse
Water level: high
No of rinses: 2
Final spin: yes
Special features in the programme
sequences:
Anti-crease:
At the end of every programme, with
the exception of the WOOLLENS pro-
gramme, the anti-crease action swit-
ches on for a maximum of 30 minutes.
1) A fourth rinse takes place automati-
cally when:
–there is too much foam in the drum
–if a spin speed of lower than 700
rpm has been selected.
–if Without spin has been selected
2) Rinse and interim spin:
There is a spin between the rinses.
Omitting rinse and interim spin:
Select Without spin on the spin speed
display
3) Graduated rinsing:
The suds are cooled at the end of the
main wash cycle by water flowing in
and being pumped away at intervals.
This also helps minimise creasing.
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Detergent
All modern detergents produced for
automatic washing machines are suit-
able, including liquid, compact (con-
centrated), tablets and special applica-
tion detergents. Use dispensing aids,
e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the
detergent.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
mixtures and hand-washable garments
should be washed using a detergent
specifically designed for washing wool-
lens.
Silk should be washed using a liquid
detergent specifically designed for
washing woollens. Do not use biologi-
cal detergents on silk as the enzymes
may damage the silk!
Add detergent according to the
amount recommended on the packa-
ging.
The right amount to dispense will de-
pend on the following:
–The quantity of laundry.
–The soiling level of the laundry.
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
Water softeners
A water softener, such as Calgon can
be used to cut down on the use of
detergents in extremely hard water
areas. Dispense according to the
amount specified on the packaging.
First add detergent and then the water
softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
Washing with several compo-
nents
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
we recommend always dispensing the
agents into compartment j in the fol-
lowing order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover e.g. Biotex.
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
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Fabric conditioners and liquid
starch
Fabric conditioners make garments
soft and fluffy to handle and help pre-
vent static cling when tumble drying.
Starch stiffens and gives body to items
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and
bed linen.
Dispense according to the amount
specified on the packaging.
Automatic dispensing of fabric condi-
tioners or liquid starch to laundry at
the end of a programme
Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment §. Do not ex-
ceed the maximum level mark.
The conditioner or liquid starch is auto-
matically dispensed in the last rinse. At
the end of the programme a small
amount of water remains in the fabric
conditioner compartment §.
If starching frequently, clean the dis-
penser compartment and especially
the siphon tube and conditioner
channel. See "Cleaning the deter-
gent dispenser drawer".
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid
starch separately
Add fabric conditioner or starch to
compartment i.
Turn the programme selector to
Starch.
Select a spin speed.
Press the START button.
Dye removers / dyes
Do not use dye removers in the
washing machine.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a washing machine. Always
observe the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions carefully.
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Locking functions
Electronic programme locking
Programme locking prevents the ma-
chine from being opened or the pro-
gramme cancelled during a wash
programme.
To activate programme locking
After the start of a programme, press
the START button for at least 4 sec-
onds until the locked check light
(lower right on the control panel)
comes on.
Programme locking is now activated.
The machine will now not accept any
changes and the programme will pro-
ceed through to the end.
Programme locking is deactivated auto-
matically at the end of the programme.
Deactivating programme locking
early
Press the START button for at least 4
seconds until the locked check light
(lower right on the control panel)
goes out.
Exception:
If the programme selector has been
moved and the Anti-crease/Finish indi-
cator light is flashing in the sequence
display.
First, turn the programme selector
back to the programme chosen pre-
viously. The Anti-crease/Finish indi-
cator light will go out.
Now press the START button for at
least 4 seconds until the locked
check light (lower right on the control
panel) goes out
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31
Electronic system lock
The system lock prevents your ma-
chine being used without your knowl-
edge.
When the system lock has been acti-
vated:
–the drum door cannot be opened
with the Door button and
–a programme cannot be started.
To activate the system lock
First, ensure that:
–The drum door is closed
–The programme selector is at Finish.
1Switch on the washing machine with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
2Press the Pre-wash button and keep
it pressed in while carrying out steps
3 to 5
3Slowly turn the programme selector
clockwise stage by stage to
COTTONS 60°C.
4Now slowly turn the programme se-
lector anti-clockwise stage by stage
to Finish.
5Next slowly turn the programme se-
lector anti-clockwise stage by stage
to DELICATES cold.
The locked check light (lower right
on the control panel) will flash.
6Now release the Pre-wash button.
7Turn the programme selector to Fin-
ish.
8Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
To de-activate the system lock
Repeat steps 1 to 6. The locked
check light goes out.
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Programmable functions
The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your individual requirements.
Water plus system (P2)
Selecting the Water plus additional
option increases the water intake in
the programmes listed below.
The water intake is increased in the
wash and rinse stages and in the
COTTONS programme an extra rinse
cycle is introduced.
There are four different settings which
can be programmed to alter the water
intake for the following programmes:
–COTTONS
–MINIMUM IRON
–Quick wash
–Mixed wash
–Silks
The programmed setting is then acti-
vated by pressing the Water plus addi-
tional option button.
The settings are as follows:
Setting 1:
an increase in the rinse water level for
the programmes listed.
Setting 2:
an increase in the water level in the
main wash and rinses for the pro-
grammes listed (the washing machine
is delivered with setting 2 programmed
as standard).
Setting 3:
an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS
programme only.
Setting 4:
an increase in the water level in the
main wash and rinses for the pro-
grammes listed and also an extra rinse
cycle in the COTTONS programme.
Steps 1 to 7 on the following page de-
scribe how to programme and store a
setting in memory.
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33
Follow steps 1 to 7 to programme
and store a setting in memory.
The programmable functions are acti-
vated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using
the additional option buttons in combi-
nation with the programme selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–The washing machine is switched off.
–The drum door is closed.
–The programme selector is at Finish.
1Press the additional option buttons
Short and Water plus at the same
time, hold pressed in and . .
2. . . switch on the machine with the
I-ON / 0-OFF button.
3Let go of all these buttons. P 0
appears in the display.
4Turn the programme selector to
DELICATES 30°C:
5The P will now flash in the display
alternating with the number 2
In addition, one of the following
numbers will appear on the right of the
display:
1, 2, 3 or 4
6Press the START button to toggle
between the various settings.
The number on the right of the display
shows which setting is selected.
1=Setting 1 is selected
(increase water level in the rinses)
2=Setting 2 is selected
(increased water level in the main
wash and in the rinses)
3=Setting 3 is selected
(extra rinse in the
COTTONS programme)
4=Setting 4 is selected
increase in the water level in the
main wash and rinses and also
an extra rinse in the
COTTONS programme.
7Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
The Water plus button has now been al-
located the setting you have chosen.
This setting will remain in memory until
another setting is programmed.
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Gentle action (P9)
Activating gentle action reduces the
drum action. Slightly soiled items are
washed more gently.
Gentle action can be used with the
COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON, Quick
wash, Starch and Mixed wash pro-
grammes.
If ”Gentle action” is programmed into
the machine, every wash cycle in these
programmes will be carried out with
gentle action rhythm.
The washing machine is delivered with
”Gentle action” de-activated.
Follow steps 1 to 7 to programme
and store in memory.
The programmable functions are acti-
vated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using
the additional option buttons in combi-
nation with the programme selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–The washing machine is switched off.
–The drum door is closed.
–The programme selector is at Finish.
1Press the additional option buttons
Short and Water plus at the same
time, hold pressed in and . .
2. . . switch on the machine with the
I-ON / 0-OFF button.
3Let go of all these buttons. P 0
appears in the display.
4Turn the programme selector to
Mixed wash:
5The P will now flash in the display
alternating with the number 9
In addition, one of the following will
appear on the right of the display:
0= Gentle action is deactivated
1= Gentle action is activated
6Press the START button to change
from one to the other. The display
will change accordingly from 0 to 1
or from 1 to 0.
7Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so
until you alter it.
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Top-up rinse for COTTONS
(P10)
When this is activated, additional
water flows into the drum at the end
of the main wash and the suds are
cooled down. Hot suds can damage
plastic drainage pipes.
Top-up rinse takes place when tem-
peratures of 95°C and 75°C are se-
lected.
The washing machine is delivered with
the Top-up rinse for COTTONS de-
activated.
Follow steps 1 to 7 to programme
and store in memory.
The programmable functions are acti-
vated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using
the additional option buttons in combi-
nation with the programme selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–The washing machine is switched off.
–The drum door is closed.
–The programme selector is at Finish.
.
1Press the additional option buttons
Short and Water plus at the same
time, hold pressed in and . .
2. . . switch on the machine with the
I-ON / 0-OFF button.
3Let go of all these buttons. P 0
appears in the display.
4Turn the programme selector to
Starch:
5The P will now flash in the display
alternating with the number 10
In addition, one of the following will ap-
pear on the right of the display:
0= Top-up rinse is deactivated
1= Top-up rinse is activated
6Press the START button to change
from one to the other. The display
will change accordingly from 0 to 1
or from 1 to 0 .
7Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so
until you alter it.
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Memory Function (P11)
If an additional option(s) is selected
for a programme, and / or the spin
speed is altered, the machine stores
these changes in memory at the start
of a programme.
When that particular programme is
chosen again, the display will show the
additional option(s) and / or spin speed
which have been stored for that pro-
gramme in the memory.
Exception: Delay start and buzzer; the
buzzer once switched on remains ac-
tive for all programmes until it is
switched off again.
The washing machine is delivered with
the memory function de-activated.
Follow steps 1 to 7 to programme
and store in memory.
The programmable functions are acti-
vated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using
the additional option buttons in combi-
nation with the programme selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–The washing machine is switched off.
–The drum door is closed.
–The programme selector is at Finish.
1Press the additional option buttons
Short and Water plus at the same
time, hold pressed in and . .
2. . . switch on the machine with the
I-ON / 0-OFF button.
3Let go of all these buttons. P 0
appears in the display.
4Turn the programme selector to Sep-
arate rinse:
5The P will now flash in the display
alternating with the number 11
In addition, one of the following will
appear on the right of the display:
0= Memory function is deactivated
1= Memory function is activated
6Press the START button to change
from one to the other. The display
will change accordingly from 0 to 1
or from 1 to 0 .
7Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so
until you alter it.
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Cleaning and care
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electricity supply and with-
draw the plug from the socket prior
to cleaning the machine.
Clean the casing with a mild non-ab-
rasive detergent or soap and water.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Clean the fascia panel with a damp
cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, glass
cleaners or all-purpose cleaning
agents. These might damage plas-
tic surfaces and other components
because of the chemicals they con-
tain.
The washing machine must not be
hosed down.
Extra cleaning
Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
with powder detergent approx. every 6
weeks to help prevent deposits build-
ing up in the machine. These can
occur when washing is mainly done at
low temperatures, and also lead to un-
pleasant smells. If you have no reason
to wash occasionally at this high tem-
perature, then run a Cottons 95°C pro-
gramme with detergent but no laundry
at regular intervals.
Cleaning and care
38
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
Remove detergent residues regularly.
Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt.
Press down the release catch and at
the same time pull the drawer right
out of the machine.
Clean the detergent drawer with
warm water.
Clean the siphon.
1. Remove the siphon from compart-
ment §. Wash under running warm
water. Clean the siphon tube in the
same way.
2. Replace the siphon.
Cleaning and care
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter
and pump
Check the drain filter initially after 3-4
washes to ascertain how often it is
likely to require cleaning.
With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of
water run out.
If the drain outlet is clogged, more
water will be retained in the machine
(up to 25 litres).
Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature,
water draining out of the machine
will still be hot.
There is a filter flap opener located be-
hind the detergent drawer facia panel
(see illustration).
Remove the opener.
Use it to open the access flap.
Place a dish under the access flap.
Turn the fluff filter lid round 2-3 times.
Do not take it right out.
With large volumes of water the dish
will need to be emptied several times.
Secure the fluff filter back into position
and empty the dish before repeating
the procedure.
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Once the flow of water ceases:
Remove 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 check that it
is free to rotate. Any foreign object
causing an obstruction should be re-
removed.
Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous-
ing. Remove any deposits of lime-
scale and detergent or foreign ob-
jects from the thread of the filter
housing and filter unit (as these ob-
jects can cause a leakage of water).
Deposits of limescale are often a
sign of underdosage of powder.
Put the fluff filter back in place and
secure.
Make sure the fluff filter is securely
tightened. Otherwise there is a risk
of water leakage during use.
After cleaning
Pour approx. 2 litres of water into the
detergent dispenser compartment
j to reactivate the ball valve.
Cleaning and care
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Cleaning the filter in the water
inlet
The washing machine has a filter to pro-
tect the water inlet valve.
The accessible filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose should be
checked every six months, or more
often if there are frequent interruptions
to the external water supply.
First turn off the stopcock.
Unscrew the threaded union con-
necting the free end of the inlet hose
to the stopcock.
Remove the rubber seal 1 from the
recess.
Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar 2 and remove.
Clean the plastic filter.
Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose.
Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight. If water drips
out, tighten the connection.
Never forget to put the filter back in
place after cleaning.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the ap-
pliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right with-
out contacting the Service Department.
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably
qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Un-
authorised repairs could be dangerous.
The chart is divided into the following sections to help you:
–The programme does not start.
–The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.
–A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal.
–General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result.
– The programme does not start.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy
The Anti-crease / Finish
indicator light is not on,
or the START indicator
light is not flashing.
There is no power. Check that
–the mains plug is
plugged in.
–the fuse or circuit
breaker has not
tripped.
The check light locked
is flashing.
The system lock has
been activated.
Deactivate the system
lock.
The programme does
not start when Drain /
Final spin has been
selected.
The washing machine
has not been prepared
for using for the first time.
Prepare the machine as
described in “Before
using for the first time”.
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– The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes
on.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy 1
The buzzer sounds and
the Check drain light
flashes. “– – –”
appears in the display.
The water outlet is
blocked.
Clean the fluff (drain)
filter and drain pump.
The drain hose has been
fixed too high.
The maximum drain
height is 1 m.
The buzzer sounds and
the Check inlet light
flashes. “– – –”
appears in the display.
The water inlet is blocked. Open the stopcock.
The buzzer sounds and
the Check inlet and
Check drain lights
flash. “– – –” appears
in the display.
The Waterproof system
has reacted.
Call the Customer
Service Department.
The buzzer sounds and
the Soak/Pre-wash or
Rinses indicator light
flashes in the
programme sequence
display. “– – –”
appears in the display.
There is a fault. Start the programme
again.
If the fault indicators
occur again, contact the
Customer Service
Department.
1 To switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the
I-ON / 0-OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish.
Problem solving guide
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– A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme
continues as normal.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy 1
The Check drain light
flashes.
The drain outlet is
restricted.
Clean the fluff (drain) filter
and drain pump.
The Check inlet light
flashes.
The water inlet is
restricted.
Check whether
–the stopcock is opened
wide enough.
–the inlet hose is kinked.
The filter in the inlet
hose is dirty.
Clean the filter.
The Excess detergent
check light comes on.
Excessive foam has
built up during
washing.
Use less detergent next
time and follow the
recommendation on the
packaging.
The Main wash indicator
light flashes in the
programme sequence
display.
There is a fault. Start the programme again.
If the fault indicator occurs
again, contact the
Customer Service Dept.
The Final spin indicator
light flashes in the
programme sequence
display
The final spin has not taken place. The machine
detected an imbalance.
The Anti-crease / Finish
indicator light flashes in
the programme
sequence display.
The position of the programme selector was altered
after the start of the programme. Turn the
programme selector back to the programme
previously chosen.
1 To switch off the fault indicator: Switch off the machine with the
I-ON / 0-OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish.
Problem solving guide
45
– General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The machine
shakes during the
spin cycle.
The four feet are not
resting evenly on the
floor.
Level the machine. See
advice on installation.
The laundry has not
been spun
satisfactorily.
The spin speed selected
was too low.
Select a higher spin speed
next time.
The drum door
cannot be opened
by pressing the
Door button.
The machine is not
connected to the
electricity supply.
Put the plug in the socket and
switch on.
The washing machine is
not switched on.
Switch the machine on with
the I-ON / 0-OFF button.
Power cut. Open the drum door as
described in the section
“Opening the door in the
event of a power failure”.
The door was not
correctly engaged.
Press hard against the lock
side of the drum door and
then press the Door button.
There is still water in the
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.
Clean the fluff (drain) filter and
the drain pump.
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened
when the suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
The pump makes
strange noises.
These do not indicate a
fault.
They occur at the end of a
pump sequence as a normal
part of the operation.
Problem solving guide
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
The programme
selector light ring is
not lit up.
The machine has switched off the light ring to save
energy. To switch the light ring back on again: press one
of the additional option buttons or turn the programme
selector.
Large residues of
detergent remain in
the dispenser
drawer.
The water supply
pressure is too low.
–Clean the filter in the water
inlet system.
–It may be useful to press
the Water plus button.
Washing powder used
with water softener tends
to become sticky.
Pour washing powder into the
dispenser before adding any
water softener.
Fabric conditioner
is not completely
dispensed or too
much water
remains in the §
compartment.
The siphon is either
incorrectly positioned or
clogged.
Clean the siphon, see
“Cleaning and care –
Cleaning the detergent
drawer”.
Liquid detergent
does not give the
required result.
Liquid detergents do not
contain bleaching
agents. They do not
remove fruit, coffee and
tea stains
–Use a general purpose
washing machine powder
containing a bleaching
agent.
–Pour stain removers into
compartment j of the
dispenser drawer and
liquid detergent into a
dispenser ball.
–Never put stain removers
and liquid detergent
together in the dispenser
drawer.
Problem solving guide
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
Grey, greasy
particles cling to
washed laundry.
Insufficient amounts of
detergent were used to
break down the particles
of grease in heavily
soiled laundry.
–Add more detergent.
–Before washing the next
load run a COTTONS 95°C
programme with powder
detergent but without a
load. (See also “Extra
cleaning” in Cleaning and
Care).
There are white
residues which
look like powder
detergent on dark
coloured laundry.
The detergent contained
compounds (zeolites) to
aid water softening which
are not soluble in water.
These have ended up on
the laundry.
–Try and brush off the
residues with a soft brush
once the laundry is dry.
–Use a liquid detergent to
wash dark coloured textiles.
Liquid detergents usually
contain no zeolites.
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Opening the drum door in the
event of a power failure
Switch the washing machine off.
There is a filter flap opener behind the
detergent drawer facia panel.
Remove the opener.
Use it to open the access flap and
drain the water as described in the
“Cleaning the fluff filter and pump”
section of “Cleaning and care”.
Always make sure that the drum is
stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry. Reach-
ing into a moving drum is extremely
dangerous.
Pull the emergency release down-
wards (see illustration). The drum
door will open.
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Customer contact
In the event of any faults which you can-
not 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 ser-
ial number of your appliance, both of
which are shown on the data plate
visible at the top inside of the door
above the porthole glass when the
door is open.
Please note that telepone calls may
be monitored and recorded to im-
prove our service.
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Installation and connection
Front view
1Inlet hose with “Waterproof” system
2Electricity supply cable
3a - 3c Flexible drain hose (with
detachable swivel elbow)
4Facia panel with controls
5Detergent dispenser drawer
6Drum door
7 Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and
emergency release
8Handle recesses for moving the ma-
chine
9Four height adjustable feet
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51
Rear view
1Protruding lid edge for holding when
moving the machine
2Electricity supply cable
3Inlet hose with “Waterproof” system
4Drainage hose
5Cover with transit bars
6Restraining clip for:
–Inlet hose
–Drain hose
–Electricity supply cable
–Transit bars when removed
Installation and connection
52
Installation surface
A concrete floor is the most suitable in-
stallation surface for a washing ma-
chine, being far less prone to vibration
during the spin cycle than wooden
floorboards or a 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 installed
on soft floor coverings.
If installing on a wooden joist floor:
we recommend a plywood base
(at least 59x52x3 cm). The base
should span several joists and be
bolted to the joists and not only to
the floorboards. Check for the
presence of pipes and cables.
If possible, install the machine in a cor-
ner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.
If the machine is installed on a
raised plinth, it has to be secured
against slippage during spin using
retaining clips (available from the
Miele Spare Parts Dept).
Installing the washing machine
To manoeuvre the machine out of its
packing case to its installlation site hold
it by the edge of the lid where it pro-
trudes to the rear of the washing ma-
chine as well as by the handle re-
cesses at the front.
Please note:
Do not lift the machine by the drum
door.
Ensure that the machine feet and
the floor are dry to prevent the ma-
chine from slipping during the spin
cycle.
Removing the transit fittings
To remove the left and right covers
1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the
cover as illustrated.
2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.
Installation and connection
53
Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°.
Withdraw the left-hand transit bar.
Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°.
Withdraw the right-hand transit bar.
Installation and connection
54
Fit the covers on to the two holes.
Then plug the holes as shown with
the caps.
Secure the transit bars to the back of
the washing machine. Make sure
that holes E are fitted over retainers
D.
The washing machine must not be
moved without the transit bars in
place.
Store the transit bars as shown or
keep them in a safe place for future
use. They must be re-fitted if the ma-
chine is to be moved again
(e.g.when moving house).
Re-fitting the transit bars
Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.
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55
Levelling the machine
The machine must stand perfectly level
on all four feet to ensure safe and
proper operation.
Incorrect installation may increase elec-
tricity and water consumption and may
cause the machine to move about.
The four adjustable screw feet are
used to level the machine. All four feet
are screwed in when the machine is de-
livered.
Screwing out and adjusting the feet
Gently tip the machine and prop it
up using a solid wood wedge for
example, to ensure stability.
Make sure the machine does not
slip as this could cause injury.
Loosen counter nut 2 with a spanner
by turning it anti-clockwise, then turn
foot 1 together with the counternut
and unscrew.
Put the machine back on all four feet.
Use a spirit level to check the ma-
chine is standing level.
Hold the foot 1 firm using a pipe
wrench and using a spanner turn the
counternut 2 to the right firmly up
against the housing.
All four counternuts must be firmly
up against the housing. Please also
check this for the feet which did not
need adjustment. Otherwise there is
the danger of the machine moving
about.
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56
Building under a continuous work-
top / in a kitchen run
–A special building under conversion
kit* is required.
The machine lid must be replaced
by a cover plate. To ensure electrical
safety the cover plate must be fitted.
**
N.B.**
If you wish to push your machine under
a worktop and there is space to do this
without removing the lid, the conver-
sion kit is not necessary. Otherwise the
conversion kit is essential.
–For installation under a work surface
900/910 mm from the floor, a raising
kit* is required.
–Connections for electricity, water
and drainage should be installed in
such a way that they remain ac-
cessible when the machine is in
place.
Fitting instructions are supplied with the
conversion kit.
All parts marked* are available from the
Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department.
The fitting of cover plates and stack-
ing kits must only be undertaken by
qualified and competent persons, in
accordance with the instructions
supplied with the kit.
Washer and Dryer stack
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A stacking
kit* is necessary and can be pur-
chased from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
Please note
aSafety distance to wall:
at least 2 cm
bHeight: Stacking kit with
pull-out shelf: approx. 169 cm
stacking kit without
pull-out shelf: approx. 170 cm
Installation and connection
57
Connection to the water supply
The Waterproof system
Function
At the heart of this leak protection sys-
tem there is an electric safety valve,
which works like an automatic stop-
cock.
The Miele Waterproof system pro-
tects from water damage in the follow-
ing cases:
–Protection in the event of a leaking
machine.
Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the appliance. A
float switch switches off the safety
valve electrically, no more water will
flow into the machine. Water in the
suds container is pumped away.
–Protection in the event of a leaking
water inlet hose.
Leaking water is fed into the sump
through the protective covering
which surrounds the inlet hose as a
“second skin”. The float switch swit-
ches off the water supply.
Fitting the Waterproof system
The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
standard regulations. The German auth-
orities do not require it to have a non-re-
turn valve as the washing machine has
been designed to comply with DVGW
regulations (German Association of
Gas and Water Engineers, see data
plate).
The machine is designed to operate
with a minimum flow pressure of 1 bar.
There is a minimum flow pressure of 1
bar if 5 litres of water flow into a suit-
able container in 15 seconds.
The static water pressure must not ex-
ceed 10 bar. If it is higher than 10 bar it
is essential to fit a reducer valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock
with 3/4” thread. The stopcock should
be fitted by a qualified plumber.
The connection point is subject to
mains water pressure. Turn on the
stopcock slowly and check for
leaks. Correct the position of the
washer and union if appropriate.
This appliance is not suitable for
connection to hot water.
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58
The plastic casing of the water connection contains an electric component. The
Waterproof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be
connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is
the risk of water or other liquids reaching it.
Do not dip into any liquid.
The protective sleeve of the hose
must not be damaged.
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59
Maintenance
If you intend to unscrew the Waterproof
system unit from the mains water sup-
ply it is essential that the machine is
first disconnected from the electricity
supply.
Only use a Miele Waterproof system
should you ever need a replacement or
extension. These are tested to with-
stand pressure of at least 70 bar.
In order to protect the water inlet
valves the dirt filter in the solenoid
safety valve connection must not be
removed.
Accessories
Should the distance between the inlet
and the machine be greater than 1.5
metres, a 1.5 metre long (metal) exten-
sion hose is available from your Miele
dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Depart-
ment as an optional extra.
This hose is tested to withstand press-
ures of up to 140 bar and can be used
as a flexible extension to the water sup-
ply.
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60
Connection to the drainage
system
The machine drains via a drain pump
with a delivery head of 1 metre*.
The drain hose is 1.5 m long. It must
not be kinked as this restricts drainage.
The swivel elbow at the end of the hose
can be turned in either direction, or can
be detached if required, with a sharp
twist and pull.
* For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second
duo-drain pump is available with the
corresponding kit from the Miele Spare
Parts Department or your Miele Dealer.
Drain hose connection:
Direct into a sink: Hook the hose
over the edge and secure. Make
sure that the water can flow freely to
avoid flooding and to prevent water
from being sucked back into the ma-
chine.
Connected to a floor gully.
Connected to a standpipe.
Connected to a plastic drain pipe
with a rubber nipple. There is no
need to use a non-return valve.
If required, the drain hose can be ex-
tended to a length of 5 m. The necess-
ary parts can be purchased from the
Miele Spare Parts Department or your
Miele dealer.
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61
Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
only by a suitably qualified and compe-
tent person, in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug for connection
to a 230-240V mains supply. The volt-
age, rated load and fuse rating are
given on the data plate. Please ensure
these match the household mains sup-
ply.
Connection should be made via a
fused plug and suitable switched
socket which is easily accessible after
installation.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section
739).
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in accordance with the following
code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
Where it is necessary to change plugs,
if the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance do not corre-
spond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals of your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the termi-
nal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol z or col-
oured green, or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter N
or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter L
or coloured red.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
Ensure power is not supplied to the ap-
pliance while installation work is being
carried out.
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62
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
If this machine is fitted with a non-re-
wireable plug, the following information
applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with the product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse
should be removed from the old plug
and disposed of.
The plug cut from the flexible cord
should then be disposed of and on no
account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard).
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse
cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a suitable replacement is ob-
tained. The colour of the correct re-
placement cover is that of the coloured
insert in the base of the plug, or the col-
our that is embossed in words on the
base of the plug (as applicable to the
design of plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap-
proved to BS 1362 and have the cor-
rect rating. Replacement fuse covers
may be purchased from your local elec-
trical supplier or Service agent.
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63
Consumption data
Programme
(without any
additional options
or programmable
functions)
Load Consumption data
Energy Water Programme time
in kWh in litres normal Short
COTTONS
95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 49 1 hr 54 mins 1 hr 22 mins
60°C1) 5.0 kg 0.95 49 1 hr 57 mins 1 hr 13 mins
40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 49 1 hr 57 mins 1 hr 03 mins
MINIMUM IRON
40°C 2.5 kg 0.45 58 1 hr 22 mins 47 mins
DELICATES
30°C 1.0 kg 0.35 65 57 mins 45 mins
Silks /
30°C 1.0 kg 0.25 39 37 mins 27 mins
WOOLLENS /
30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 35 40 mins
1) EN 60456 test programme
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional options
selected.
N.B.
Consumption data obtained from a machine tested in Germany.
Consumption data
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Technical data
Height 85 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 58.0 cm
Depth with door open 94.5 cm
Weight 94 kg
Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)
Capacity 5 kg dry laundry
Voltage see data plate
Rated load see data plate
Fuse rating see data plate
Consumption data see “Consumption data”
Water flow pressure min. 1 bar (100 Pa)
Water flow pressure max. 10 bar (1000 Pa)
Drain pump head max. 1 m
Drain pump length max. 5 m
Test certificates awarded Radio/TV suppression, VDE
Technical data
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