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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 828
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. 05 157 330
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing ma-
terial
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these ma-
terials away, please ensure they are of-
fered 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 child-
ren while being stored for disposal. See
the appropriate advice in the “Warning
and safety instructions”.
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
Guide to the machine
General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Washing environmentally and economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Howtowashcorrectly
Brief guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To start a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adding or removing washing after programme start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . alteration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding detergent
It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fabric conditioners, texturisers, liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic fabric conditioners, texturisers, or liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Separate fabric conditioner or texturiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starching separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents
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Programmes
Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Additional options
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
"Without final spin". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
"Rinse hold" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programmable functions
Maximum water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Activating the i compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Soak time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
To clean the water inlet filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . 42
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Problem solving guide
What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Contents
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After sales service
Customer contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Future updates (PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation
Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the transit fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Building under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connection to water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Connection to the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Contents
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Guide to the machine
General view
1Electric supply cable
2Inlet hose (able to withstand press-
ures up to 70 bar)
3Flexible drain hose (with detachable
swivel elbow)
4Detergent dispenser drawer
5Facia panel with controls
6Door
7Access panel for drain pump, drain fil-
ter and emergency door release
8Four height adjustable feet
Guide to the machine
6
Control panel
b“I-ON / 0-OFF” button
To switch the machine ON or OFF or
to interrupt a programme.
c“Door”button
opens the machine door.
d“START” button
starts the wash programme
eButtons for additional functions
The upper button is used to select
either the "Soak", "pre-wash" or "Short
wash" additional option.
The lower button is used to select
the additional option "Water plus".
Indicator light on = selected
Indicator light off = not selected
f“Spin”button
for spin speed, Rinse hold and With-
out final spin
gIndicator lights
showing the selected spin speed.
hProgramme selector
Can be turned clockwise and anti-
clockwise.
iProgramme sequence indicator
lights
jCheck lights
Guide to the machine
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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 ap-
pliance (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 engin-
eer.
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
8
The best materials are used in the
manufacture of this machine, and
every care is taken to check all parts.
However, with time, deterioration of
parts can occur, especially with such
components as hoses, giving rise to
leaks. Check the hose regularly for
signs of wear, and change in good
time, to avoid leaks and subsequent
damage.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the ma-
chine be guaranteed.
Use
Do not install your washing ma-
chine in rooms where tempera-
tures below freezing may occur. Frozen
hoses may burst under pressure. The
reliability of the electronic control sys-
tem may be impaired at temperatures
below freezing point.
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.
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, needles, coins,
paper clips, etc.) do not find their way
into the machine with the washing (e.g.
in pockets). Foreign objects can dam-
age components of the machine, which
in turn can result in damage to the
washing.
Warning and safety instructions
9
If 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. Consult the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department.
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
10
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.
– The washing times can vary con-
siderably due to the automatic load
adjustment feature. Depending on
the amount of the load, the main
wash may be shortened and one
rinse omitted.
– Use the Mixed Wash poly/cottons
programme or the Quick Wash pro-
gramme for smaller amounts of
laundry.
– To save energy wash normally and
lightly soiled laundry at lower tem-
peratures. The 95°C Cottons pro-
gramme is probably only needed in
exceptional circumstances, e.g. for
oil based stains or where a very hot
wash is required.
– A main wash (programme without
pre-wash) is sufficient to clean nor-
mally soiled laundry.
– By using the additional option “Soak”
you can select a lower temperature
in the main wash.
– Use the additional option "Soak" in-
stead of “Pre-wash" with heavily
soiled laundry.
If “Soak” is followed immediately by
a main wash the same suds are
used.
– 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.
Washing environmentally and economically
11
Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the
first time ensure that it is correctly in-
stalled and connected. See the rele-
vant section under "Installation".
Also check that the fluff filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without any
laundry).
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus mak-
ing maximum use of the detergent.
The wash programme must be run with-
out detergent.
Using detergent could result in an ex-
cessive build-up of foam.
Turn on the stopcock.
Press the "I-ON/0-OFF" button in.
Turn the programme selector to
"COTTONS 40°C".
Press the "START" button.
When this programme has finished
your washing machine is ready for
using for the first time.
Before using for the first time
12
How to wash correctly
Brief guide
The headings numbered (1,2,3,...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide.
Before washing
1Prepare the wash load.
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,
paper clips, etc.) can cause dam-
age to textiles and components in
the machine.
Sort the laundry
Most garments have a textile care label
in the collar or side seam. Sort the
washing by care label symbols. (See
“Programmes - Care symbols” for their
explanation).
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).
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the manufac-
turer as non-machine washable on
the care label. (h symbol)
Pre-treat the laundry
Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and
cuffs, and water soluble stains can be
pre-treated with bar soap, liquid deter-
gent or detergent mixed into a solution
or paste.
With particularly stubborn stains ask
your dry cleaner for advice. Do not
used solvent-based cleaning agents in
this machine.
–Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
–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.
How to wash correctly
13
2Press the “Door” button.
3Load the drum.
Unfold washing and load loosely in the
drum. To achieve best results it is ad-
visable to make up mixed loads consist-
ing of both large and small items. This
improves the washing effect and helps
distribute the load evenly to keep the
machine stable and reduce the noise
level during spinning.
Overloading reduces the wash result
and causes more creasing.
Maximum load weights are noted
below:
COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg
MINIMUM IRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
DELICATES/SYNTHETICS . . . . . 1.0 kg
WOOLLENS /. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg
QUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
MIXED WASH (Poly/Cottons) . . . 3.0 kg
4Shut the door with a light swing
but do not slam it. Do not push on
the door to shut it.
Make sure that there is no obstruction
between the drum door and seal.
5Open the stopcock.
6Add detergent.
See section on “detergent” for details.
To start a programme
7Press in the “I-ON/0-OFF” button.
– The programme selector should be
pointing to Finish, the indicator light
"Anti crease/Finish" is lit up in the
sequence display.
8Turn the programme selector
to the programme required
See section “Programmes, Programme
survey”.
How to wash correctly
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9Select any additional
option required.
A maximum of two additional options
can be chosen, provided they are com-
patible with the programme selected,
(see the Programme survey in the Sec-
tion on programmes). Only one option
out of "Soak", "Pre-wash" and "Short
wash" can be selected.
Press the button for the "Soak", "Pre-
wash" or "Short wash" additional op-
tions, until the indicator for the
chosen option lights up.
Press the button for the "Water plus"
option, if required.
An additional option that has been se-
lected can be de-selected by pressing
the button.
0Select a spin speed.
Press the “Spin” button enough
times until the indicator light for the
required final spin speed lights up.
In some programmes the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be se-
lected. (see section on "programmes").
Memory-Function
If the last time a programme was run
an additional option or different spin
speed was selected,the machine will
have stored this information in its
memory.
The next time that programme is se-
lected the machine offers the additional
option and / or spin already stored in
memory. (see “Programmable func-
tions”)
!Press the "Start" button.
The programme now starts.
How to wash correctly
15
After washing
§Press the “Door” button.
~Press and release the “I-On/0-Off”
button.
$Remove the washing.
Only remove washing from the ma-
chine once the drum has stopped
turning, otherwise you may seriously
injure yourself.
%Check the folds in the door seal
for any small articles e.g. buttons
which might be lodged there.
&Close the stopcock.
/Close the drum door.
Otherwise there is a danger of objects
being placed inadvertently in the drum.
If these remained unnoticed and were
washed in the next load, they could
damage the washing.
How to wash correctly
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Adding or removing washing
after programme start
Washing can be added or removed
after the programme has already
started, when using the following pro-
grammes.
– COTTONS
– MINIMUM IRON
– WOOLLENS /
– QUICK WASH
– Starch
– MIXED WASH
Press the“Door” button and hold it
until the door springs open.
Add or remove items
Shut the door.
The programme will automatically con-
tinue.
– Apart from some exceptional cases
the door can be opened during all
sections of COTTONS, WOOL-
LENS, QUICK WASH, Starch and
MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons (high
cotton percentage) programmes.
–With MINIMUM IRON and
MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons (high
polyester percentage) the door can
be opened during the main wash
with some exceptions.
General exceptions:
The door cannot be opened when:
– the suds temperature is above 55°C.
– the additional option “Water plus”
has been selected,
– programme locking is switched on,
– the programme has reached the
“Final spin" stage.
How to wash correctly
17
Programme . . .
. . . interruption
Press the “I-ON/0-OFF” button.
To continue with the same pro-
gramme press the“I-ON/0-OFF” but-
ton again.
. . . alteration
The machine will accept the following
changes after the "Start" button has
been pressed,
– selection of a different temperature,
extra selection or de-selection of the
“Water plus” option can be carried
out up to 6 minutes after start.
– the spin speed for final spin can be
changed if the programme permits.
After start it is no longer possible to se-
lect a different programme.
If a different programme or 6 minutes
after start another temperature is se-
lected the indicator light "Anti-
crease/Finish" flashes. This does not af-
fect the programme sequence. The
indicator light goes out when the pro-
gramme selector is set back to the pro-
gramme or temperature previously
chosen.
To select a different programme pro-
ceed as follows:
With the “I-On/0-Off” button switch
off the appliance.
Turn the programme selector to
"Finish".
Switch the machine on with 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 sequence
light for the stage at which the pro-
gramme should continue starts flashing:
Turn the programme selector switch
to the appropriate programme within
4 seconds.
When programme locking has been
activated the programme cannot be
changed nor can a programme
stage be repeated or left out.
How to wash correctly
18
Adding 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
will eat the silk!
Add detergent according to the
amount recommended on the packa-
ging. The right amount to dispense will
depend 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.
– The water hardness level
Check with your local water supplier if
you do not know the water hardness
level.
Water Hardness
Hardness
range
Type of
water
(hardness)
Hardness
level in
mmol / l
°dH
German
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 the
correct amount, because . . .
. . . too little has the following results:
– Laundry will not be properly clean
and will in time become grey and
hard to the touch.
– Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
– Lime deposits on the heater ele-
ments.
. . . too much results in the following:
– Excessive foam.
– Low level of agitation.
– Poor washing, rinsing and spinning
results.
– High water consumption (an addi-
tional rinse cycle will automatically
switch in).
– Burdening the environment.
Adding detergent
19
Adding detergent
i = Compartment soak/pre-wash
j = Compartment main wash
p = Compartment fabric conditioner
Water is taken in through compartment
i in the pre-wash.
Water is taken in through compartment
j in the main wash. If the capacity of
compartment j is insufficient for the
amount of detergent needed for a
COTTONS programme (e.g. in very
hard water areas), the machine can be
programmed so that water and deter-
gent can also be taken into the main
wash through compartment i , see
“Programmable functions”, “Activating
compartment i”.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in water
hardness ranges II-IV. Dispense ac-
cording to the amount specified on the
packaging. First add detergent and
then the water softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
we recommend always dispensing the
agents into compartment j in the fol-
lowing order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain salts
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
Fabric conditioners, tex-
turisers, liquid starch
Fabric conditioners make garments
soft and fluffy to handle and help pre-
vent static cling when tumble drying.
Texturisers are synthetic starch formula-
tions and give body to items e.g. shirts,
tablecloths and bed linen.
Starch gives body to items of washing.
Dispense according to the amount
specified on the packaging.
Adding detergent
20
Automatic fabric conditioners, tex-
turisers, or liquid starch
Open the lid of compartment p.
Add the fabric conditioner, texturiser
or liquid starch. Do not exceed the
maximum level mark.
Close the compartment lid.
Push the drawer back in.
The conditioner, texturiser or liquid
starch is automatically dispensed in the
last rinse. At the end of the programme
a small amount of water remains in the
fabric conditioner compartment p.
If starching frequently, clean the dis-
penser compartment and especially
the siphon tube and conditioner
channel. (See section on the deter-
gent dispenser drawer in "Cleaning
and Care") .
Separate fabric conditioner or tex-
turiser
Add fabric conditioner or texturiser
to the compartment p.
Turn the programme selector to
“Starch”.
Select a spin speed.
Press the “Start” button.
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.
Press the “Start” button.
Adding detergent
21
Programmes
Programme selection
Programme Fabric Temperature max.
spin speed
COTTONS Cottons and linen fabrics, eg bed linen, table
linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts,
nappies.
95°C to 30°C 1000
COTTONS Wash load as for standard tests 60°C 1000
MINIMUM IRON (60°C) white nylon, white polyester fabrics (50°C),
coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose
fabrics with special finishes, acrylic, cotton
fabrics, coloured polyester / cotton fabrics,
(40°/30°C) minimum iron fabrics not washable at
higher temperatures
60°C to 30°C 900
DELICATES Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, socks and
stockings in man-made fibres, (not wool or wool
blends)
40°C to cold 600
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the
manufacturer (pre-wash probably advisable).
30°C to cold 600
WOOLLENS
/
Programme for machine-washable or hand-
washable wool or wool blend fabrics
40°C to cold 1000
Also suitable for satin, lace, silk and other hand
washable garments.*
*
QUICK WASH Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in
the Cottons programme.
40°C 1000
Starch Table cloths, napkins, overalls, uniforms. cold 1000
Spin Articles which can be spun, eg handwashed
items, max weight according to fabric.
1000
Drain
Separate rinse Articles which should be washed by hand and
only rinsed and spun in the machine.
cold 1000
MIXED WASH
Poly/Cottons
Suitable for small loads of garments made from
man-made fibres and cotton garments which can
be washed together. Sort according to colour.
40°C 900
cold:
If “Cold” is selected for the temperature, the water is warmed to 24°C. This uniform temperature helps
the effect of the detergent.
Programmes
22
max. load Additional options Notes
5 kg – Soak
– Pre-wash
–Short
– Water plus
(Option 1,2,3,4)
With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash". Wash
dark colours in liquid detergent.
For normally soiled items select "Short".
5 kg For test institutes:
Programme setting for tests according to EN 60456
Standard Programme
2.5 kg – Soak
– Pre-wash
–Short
– Water plus
(Option 1,2,4)
With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash"
For normally soiled items select "Short"
1 kg – Soak
– Pre-wash
–Short
Use the Wool programme for textiles with wool content
Fill the drum
loosely 1/2 to
3/4 full
–Soak
– Pre-wash
–Short
Dust in curtains usually makes pre-wash advisable.
1 kg
Do not overload
Use liquid wool detergent.
Hand washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt
beyond the accepted tolerance.
*For satin, lace, silk and other hand washable garments
manually reduce the spin speed or select without final spin.
2.5 kg – Water plus
(Option 1,2,4)
Add less detergent (half load)
5 kg The washing should be washed, but not treated with fabric
conditioner.
5 kg
5 kg
3 kg – Soak
– Pre-wash
–Short
– Water plus
(Option 1,2,3*,4*)
The water level, number of rinses and programme time are
set automatically in relation to composition of the washing
(see "Programmes" Sequence).
*Option is only carried out with a high proportion of cotton.
See Section on Additional options for more details.
Programmes
23
Sequence
COTTONS1) MINIMUM
IRON1) DELICATES WOOLLENS
/
Soak optional optional optional –
Pre-wash optional optional optional –
Main wash XXXX
Top-up rinse from 75°C programmable – – –
Graduated rinsing – from 40°C - –
No. of rinses
– normal 3 or 42) 332
– part load 2 2 3 2
– short 2 2 3 –
Rinse and interim spin (rpm) max. 1000 max. 500 – max. 600
Final spin (rpm) max. 1000 max. 900 max. 600 max. 1000
Anti-crease, loosen max. 30 mins max. 30 mins max. 30 mins –
Rinse hold optional optional optional optional
Without final spin optional optional optional optional
Wash rhythm normal normal gentle action Wool
Water level – Wash
–Rinse
low
low
low
medium
high
high
medium
medium
Explanations:
XProgramme section included
– Programme section not included
1) Load recognition:
The programme sequence is modified in these programmes according to the absorbency of the load.
2) A 4th rinse automatically switches in if there is too much foam in the drum, or if a spin speed lower
than 700 rpm has been selected.
Wool:
Wool is susceptible to damage from movement when it is wet. The wash action during the course of
the programme is low.
Programmes
24
Quick Wash Starch Spin Separate rinse MIXED WASH 1)
high cotton
content
high polyester
content
– – – – optional optional
–X– – optional optional
X–––XX
––––––
–––––X
2––23 or 4
2) 3
2–––22
––––22
max. 500 – – – max. 900 max. 500
max. 1000 max. 1000 max. 1000 max. 1000 max. 900 max. 900
max. 30 mins max. 30 mins max. 30 mins – max. 30 mins max. 30 mins
optional optional – optional optional optional
optional optional – optional optional optional
normal normal – gentle action normal normal
low
medium
low
–
–
–high
low
low
low
medium
Top-up rinse (programmable):
At the end of the main wash additional water flows into the drum, and the suds are cooled slightly. Hot
water might damage plastic drain pipes.
Graduated rinsing:
The suds are cooled at the end of the wash cycle by water flowing in and being pumped away at inter-
vals thereby minimising crease formation.
Rinse and interim spin:
There is a spin between the rinses.
Final spin:
The maximum spin speed according to the programme can be selected with the Spin button. In the
programmes MINIMUM IRON, DELICATES, and MIXED WASH, the spin speed is automatically limited
to the above stated maximum spin speed.
Anti-crease, loosen:
The anti-crease action guards against the tendency for creases to set in when fabrics have been left
in the drum for a long time. There is drum movement twice a minute.
Programmes
25
Care symbols
Washing
9Cottons 95°C, 75°C
8Cottons 60°C
7Cottons 40°C
6Cottons 30°C
4Minimum iron 60°C, 50°C
2Minimum iron 40°C
1Minimum iron 30°C
aDelicates 40°C
@Delicates 30°C
/hand wash
hdo not wash
ABC dry clean
Ddo not dry clean
ysuitable for chlorine bleach
zdo not use chlorine bleach
Tumble dry
qat normal temperature
rat low temperature
sdo not tumble dry
Ironing
Ihot iron
Hmedium hot iron
Gcool iron
Jdo not iron
N.B. If you have any textiles with the
older wash care labels, select a pro-
gramme according to the label below.
Cottons [:\]
Minimum iron ?;\
Delicates ={
Woollens #
Programmes
26
Additional options
To select an additional option to the
basic programme press the button for
that option. The indicator light for the
option comes on.
If an additional option is chosen which
is incompatible with the basic pro-
gramme, (see Programme selection
chart), the indicator light goes out
when the button is released.
If a spin speed is chosen which is un-
suitable for the programme (see Pro-
gramme selection chart), pressing the
button has no effect.
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 2 hours can be chosen,
in 30 minute periods, for the "Soak"
process.
– The machine is set as standard to
two 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 compartment
j or directly on to the laundry in the
drum.
Pre-wash
For heavily soiled and stained items
Short
This shortens the programme run-
ning time. For normally soiled items.
In the COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON and
MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons pro-
grammes only two rinse cycles are car-
ried out with a higher water level.
Additional options
27
Water plus
The water level increases in "soak",
pre-wash", "main wash" and / or
"rinses", and / or an extra rinse can
be carried out.
You can choose between four options
for the "Water plus" button.
The options can be called up through
one of the programmable functions,
(see Water plus system in the Section
on programmable functions).
Switching off the additional options
If an additional option is switched on
(and the indicator light in the button is
lit up), the option can be switched off
by pressing the button. The indicator
light goes out.
Spin
A final spin is carried at the end of
each of the basic programmes, if a
spin speed had been selected.
"Without final spin"
Interim rinse and spin is carried out in
the relevant programmes.
Washing is not spun after the final
rinse, but the water is drained away,
and the machine goes straight into the
anti-crease stage.
"Rinse hold"
Interim rinse and spin is carried out dur-
ing the programme cycle.
The washing remains suspended in
water after the final rinse.
This helps to reduce the possibility of
creasing if the washing is left for some
time before being taken out of the ma-
chine.
To continue the programme:
Select the required spin speed with the
Spin button.
The maximum spin speed is automati-
cally limited according to the basic
wash programme chosen, (See Pro-
gramme Survey section).
Additional options
28
Electronic programme locking
Programme locking prevents the ma-
chine from being opened or the pro-
gramme cancelled during a wash
programme.
Switching on programme locking
1Select a programme, (see Brief
guide to washing correctly).
2Press the “START” button for at least
5 seconds.
Programme locking is now activated.
The machine will now not accept any
changes, and the wash programme
proceeds through to the end.
At the end of the wash programme, the
programme locking is discontinued, so
that a new wash programme can be
chosen.
Switching off programme locking
early
1Press the “Start” button for at least 5
seconds.
Exception:
The indicator light "Anti-crease/Finish"
in the Sequence display flashes.
1Turn the programme selector to the
programme previously chosen. The
"Anti-crease/Finish" light goes out.
2Press the START button for at least 5
seconds.
To check if programme locking is
switched on
- Press the ’Spin’ button.
– If the selected spin speed does not
change:
Programme locking is activated.
– If the spin speed changes:
Programme locking is not activated.
Additional options
29
Programmable functions
Maximum water level
The water level for rinsing is automati-
cally raised to the maximum level
where rinse results are particularly
important.
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 selected
you must first select programming
mode.
Selecting programming mode
1The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro-
gramme selector must point to "Fin-
ish".
2Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
3. . . switch the machine on with the
“I-ON/0-OFF”-button.
4Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Maximum water level"
programmable function: turn the pro-
gramme selector to –
MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons***.
Activating
To activate "Maximum water level"
press the "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 memory
SWITCH the machine OFF with the
“I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Maximum water level" programm-
able function is now stored in the ma-
chine’s memory and is effective in the
programmes described above until
such time as you may wish to deacti-
vate it.
Deactivating
To deactivate the use of a maximum
water level in the rinses repeat the pro-
cedure given above from point 1 as
far as the *** shown above. Press the
START button and the “Rinses” indica-
tor light will go out. The function is now
deactivated. Store in memory by press-
ing the I-On/0-Off button.
Programmable functions
30
Water plus system
The "Water plus" button offers four op-
tions, increasing water level and / or
bringing in an extra rinse cycle. To
activate the option press the "Water
plus" button when selecting your
wash programme before pressing
the START button.
Option 1
Increase in the rinse water level in the
Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick Wash
and Mixed wash - Poly/Cottons pro-
grammes, where for example rinse re-
sults are particularly important.
Option 2
Increase in the water level in main
wash and rinses for Cottons, Minimum
iron, Delicates, Quick wash, and Mixed
wash particularly for fabrics that need
special care, or where extra attention
must be 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
the Cottons programme, e.g. when
rinse results are particularly important.
Option 4
Is Option 2 plus Option 3, where this
quality of rinse is required.
Before the "Water plus system" pro-
grammable function can be selected
you must first select programming
mode.
Selecting programming mode
1The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro-
gramme selector must point to "Fin-
ish".
2Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
3. . . switch the machine on with the
“I-ON/0-OFF”-button.
4Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Water plus system" pro-
grammable function turn the pro-
gramme selector to – Separate rinse.
The indicator lights in the sequence dis-
play correspond to the four options
available. As Option 2 has been set at
the factory, when the programme selec-
tor is turned "Separate rinse", the indica-
tor light for Option 2 "Rinse hold" will
come on.
Programmable functions
31
Selecting the Options
By pressing the "START" button you
can select the other options. To confirm
a new selection another indicator light
comes on and the previous one goes
out.
Each time "START" is pressed a differ-
ent indicator light comes on. The indica-
tor lights correspond the the four op-
tions as follows:
Option 1 = "Rinse"
Option 2 = "Rinse hold"
Option 3 = "Drain / Spin"
Option 4 = "Anti crease / Finish"
Storing in memory
When you have selected the Option
you require, SWITCH the machine OFF
with the 1-On/0-OFF" button. The Op-
tion is stored in the machine’s memory.
Programmable functions
32
Activating the icompartment
This function should be activated if
traditional "big box" detergents are
used. For the first 10 seconds of the
main wash cycle water flows in
through compartment i.
Compartment j may sometimes not
be able to hold the total amount of
detergent required when:
- the water is very hard (over 3.8 mmol/l,
water hardness level IV) and
- the washing is heavily soiled.
In this case compartment i can be
used to flush in the extra detergent for
the main wash.
Before the "Activating the i compart-
ment" programmable function can be
selected you must first select pro-
gramming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro-
gramme selector must point to "Fin-
ish".
2Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
3. . . switch the machine on with the
“I-ON/0-OFF”-button.
4Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Activating the i com-
partment" programmable function turn
the programme selector to – Spin ***.
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 the
memory SWITCH the machine OFF with
the “I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Activating the i compartment"
programmable function is now stored
in the machine’s memory.
Deactivating
To deactivate the use of Compartment
i repeat the procedure given above
from point 1 as far as the *** shown
above. Press the START button and the
"Rinses" indicator light will go out. The
function is deactivated. Store in mem-
ory by pressing the I-On/0-Off button.
Programmable functions
33
Soak time
This is accessed for a programme by
pressing the SOAK button on the
facia.
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 the
factory. If you wish to change this
standard setting to one of the times
listed above, you must first select pro-
gramming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro-
gramme selector must point to "Fin-
ish".
2Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
3. . . switch the machine on with the
“I-ON/0-OFF”-button.
4Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Soak time" programm-
able function turn the programme selec-
tor to – WOOLLENS Cold.
The "Rinse" indicator light comes on in
the sequence display. This shows that
a "Soak time" of 2 hours is currently se-
lected (factory setting).
Selecting a different "Soak time"
By pressing the "START" button a
various number of times you can select
different soak times. To confirm that a
different soak time has been selected,
the previous indicator light goes out
and a new indicator light comes on.
Each time "START" is pressed a differ-
ent indicator light will come on. The indi-
cator lights correspond to the 4 soak
times available as follows:
2 hours = "Rinse"
1 hour 30 mins = "Rinse hold"
1 hour = "Drain \ Spin"
30 mins = "Anti crease \ Finish"
Storing in memory
When you have selected the soak time
you require, SWITCH the machine OFF
with the “I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Soak time" you have selected is
now stored in the machine’s memory.
Programmable functions
34
Gentle action
For gentle washing of slightly soiled
items. Drum action is reduced.
Gentle action can be used with the Cot-
tons, Minimum iron, Quick Wash, Mixed
wash and Starch programmes.
If "Gentle action" has been pro-
grammed, every wash cycle in these
programmes is carried out with gentle
action rhythm.
Before the "Gentle action" programm-
able function can be selected you must
first select programming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro-
gramme selector must point to "Fin-
ish".
2Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
3. . . switch the machine on with the
“I-ON/0-OFF”-button.
4Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Gentle action" programm-
able function turn the programme selec-
tor to –
WOOLLENS 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 function
in memory
To store the "Gentle action" programm-
able function in the memory SWITCH
the machine OFF with the “I-On/0-OFF"
button.
The "Gentle action" programmable func-
tion is now stored in the machine’s
memory.
Deactivating
If the "Gentle action" programmable
function is no longer required it can be
deactivated. To do so repeat the proce-
dure given above from point 1 as far
as the *** shown above. Press the
START button and the “Rinses” indica-
tor light will go out. The function is now
deactivated. Store in memory by press-
ing the I-On/0-Offf button.
Programmable functions
35
Top-up rinse for Cottons
At the end of the main wash addi-
tional water flows into the drum 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.
Before the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"
programmable function can be se-
lected you must first select programm-
ing mode.
Selecting programming mode
1The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro-
gramme selector must point to "Fin-
ish".
2Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
3. . . switch the machine on with the
“I-ON/0-OFF”-button.
4Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"
programmable function turn the pro-
gramme selector to –
DELICATES cold ***.
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 memory
SWITCH the machine OFF with the
“I-On/0-OFF" button.
The "Top-up rinse for Cottons" pro-
grammable function is now stored in
the machine’s memory.
Deactivating
If the "Top-up rinse for Cottons" pro-
grammable function is no longer re-
quired it can be deactivated. To do so
repeat the procedure given above from
point 1 as far as the *** shown above.
Press the START button and the
“Rinses” indicator light will go out. The
function is now deactivated. Store in
memory by pressing the I-On/0-Off but-
ton.
Programmable functions
36
Memory function
If an additional option 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.
The memory function is active when the
machine is first delivered but can be
programmed to be switched off.
Deactivating
First select programming mode.
Selecting programming mode
1The machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The pro-
gramme selector must point to "Fin-
ish".
2Press the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
3. . . switch the machine on with the
“I-ON/0-OFF”-button.
4Let go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Deactivating the programmable func-
tion
To de-select the "Memory" programm-
able function turn the programme selec-
tor to
DELICATES 30°C ***.
As this programmable function is active
when the machine is first delivered, the
"Rinses" indicator light will come on in
the sequence display as soon as the
programme selector is turned to DELI-
CATES 30°C.
To deactivate the "Memory" function
press the START button and the light
will go out. The memory function is now
deactivated.
Storing in memory
To store this setting in memory
SWITCH the machine OFF with the I-
On/0-OFF" button.
Reactivating
To reactivate the memory function re-
peat the procedure given above from
point 1 as far as the *** shown above.
Pressing the "START" button again will
reactivate the "Memory" function and
the "Rinses" indicator light will come on
again. The function is now reactivated.
Store in memory by pressing the I-On/0-
Off button.
Programmable functions
37
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the washing machine
Clean the casing with a mild non-ab-
rasive detergent or soap and water.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Clean the facia panel and flap with a
damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless steel
cleaner.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, glass
cleaners or all-purpose cleaners.
These might cause damage to the
plastic surfaces because of the
chemicals they contain.
Extra cleaning
Carrying out a hot wash (70°C or
above) with powder detergent approx.
once every six weeks will help to en-
sure that no deposits build up in the
machine. These can occur when wash-
ing is mainly done at low temperatures,
and also lead to unpleasant smells. If
you have no reason to wash laundry oc-
casionally at this high temperature,
then carry out a 95°C Cottons pro-
gramme as a cleaning cycle with pow-
der detergent and no washing, at regu-
lar intervals.
Cleaning and care
38
Cleaning the detergent dispen-
ser drawer
Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt.
Press down the red release catch
and at the same time pull the drawer
right out of the machine.
Clean the dispenser compartments
and conditioner channel.
Regularly remove any detergent
residues.
Remove the siphon tube from com-
partment p.
Wash under running warm water and
put back.
Cleaning and care
39
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter
and pump
Check the fluff (drain) filter initially after
3-4 washes to ascertain how often it is
likely to require cleaning.
With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of
water run out.
If the drain outlet is clogged, more
water will be retained in the machine
(up to 25 litres).
Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature,
water draining out of the machine
will still be hot.
Take the (yellow) filter flap opener from
behind the detergent drawer facia
panel, (see illustration above).
Open the flap.
Place a dish under the drain fixture.
Turn the fluff filter lid round 2-3
times. Do not take it right out.
With large volumes of water, when the
dish is full screw the fluff filter back into
position, and empty the dish before re-
peating the procedure.
Cleaning and care
40
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 ob-
jects causing an obstruction should
be removed.
Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous-
ing.
Remove any deposits of lime scale and
detergent or foreign objects from the
thread of the filter housing and filter unit
(as these objects can cause a leakage
of water). Deposits of lime scale are
often a sign of underdosage of powder.
Put the fluff filter back in place and
secure.
Make sure the fluff filter is securely
tightened. Otherwise there is a risk
of water leakage during use.
After cleaning
Pour approx. 2 litres of water into the
detergent dispenser compartment
j to reactivate the ball valve which
keeps detergent in circulation in the
suds.
Cleaning and care
41
To clean the water inlet filters
The washing machine has two
filters to protect the inlet valves.These
filters should be checked every 6
months or so, or more often if there are
frequent interruptions to the water sup-
ply.
To clean the filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose:
First turn off the stopcock.
Unscrew the threaded union con-
necting the free end of the inlet hose
to the stopcock.
Remove the rubber seal from the re-
cess.
Using pointed pliers, take hold
of the plastic filter bar, remove the fil-
ter and clean
Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose.
Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight.
Inspect the inlet hose which is sub-
jected to high pressure while the ma-
chine is in operation. The hose should
be replaced if there are small cracks in
the surface, or if it has been otherwise
damaged.
If replacing the inlet hose only use a
hose able to withstand pressure up to
70 bar. Miele’s own hoses meet this re-
quirement.
To clean the filter in the water inlet
valve:
Using pliers, carefully loosen the
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve,
and unscrew.
Use water pump pliers to withdraw
the plastic filter by the bar (see illus-
tration). Clean, put back and secure.
The two filters must be put back in
place after cleaning.
Cleaning and care
42
Problem solving guide
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably
qualified person in accordance with local and national regulations. Unauth-
orised repairs could be dangerous.
Whattodo,if... Cause... Remedy...
. . . The programme
does not begin
There is no power.
The "Anti-crease-Finish" light is
not on.
Check whether:
–the door is properly closed.
–the mains plug is plugged in.
–the fuse or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
. . . the "Check drain" light
flashes during the pro-
gramme, but the programme
is running normally
The water outlet is restricted. –Clean the fluff (drain) filter
and drain pump.
–Has the drain pump been
fixed too high? (Max. drain
height 1m).
. . . the "Check drain" light
flashes during the pro-
gramme, but the programme
is not running normally.
The water outlet is blocked. –Clean the fluff (drain) filter
and drain pump.
–Has the drain pump been
fixed too high? (Max. drain
height 1m).
Problem solving guide
43
Whattodo,if... Cause... Remedy...
. . . the “Check (water) inlet"
indicator flashes during the
programme but the pro-
gramme is running normally.
The water inlet is restricted. –The stopcock is not opened
far enough.
–The inlet hose is kinked.
–The water pressure is too low
–The filter in the inlet hose is
dirty. Clean it.
. . . the “Check (water) inlet"
indicator flashes and the
laundry was 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 to
release it.
–Turn the programme selector
to "Finish".
–Press “I-ON/0-OFF” button in.
–Re-start the programme.
–If the indicator light starts
flashing again, call the
Service Dept.
Problem solving guide
44
What to do, if . . . Cause Remedy
. . . the indicator light “Drain
/ Final spin” flashes.
The final spin has not taken
place. The machine detected
an imbalance.
–Loosen and re-distribute the
washing.
–Select the programme Spin
or Drain.
–Take into account the spin
speed of the relevant
programme.
. . . the indicator light
"Anti-crease/Finish" flashes.
The position of the programme
selector was altered after the
start of the programme.
Turn the programe selector
back to the programme
previously chosen.
. . .thedrumdoorcannotbe
opened.
The appliance is not plugged in
to the electricity supply.
Put the plug in the socket.
Power cut. See "Problem solving guide",
How to open the door after 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. –Select the "Drain"
programme for the water to
be pumped out.
–Open the drum door.
The suds temperature is higher
than 55°C.
. . . the machine shakes dur-
ing the spin cycle.
The four feet are not resting
evenly on the floor.
Level the machine. See
’Installation advice’.
. . . the washing has not
been spun satisfactorily.
The spin speed selected was
too low.
Select a higher spin speed next
time.
The load was not distributed
sufficiently evenly in the drum.
To protect the machine laundry
was only spun at a reduced
speed.
Always mix large and small
items in the load.
. . .thepumpmakes
strange noises.
These noises occur at the end
of a pump sequence as a
normal part of the operation.
They are not a fault.
Problem solving guide
45
What to do, if . . . Cause Remedy
. . . large residues of deter-
gent 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 select
“Water plus”.
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 p
compartment.
The siphon tube is either
incorrectly positioned or
clogged.
Clean the siphon tube.
The fabric conditioner channel
is clogged.
Clean the fabric conditioner
channel.
. . . 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 without a load.
(See "Extra cleaning" in
Cleaning and Care).
. . . there are white residues
which look like powder deter-
gent on the washing.
The detergent contained
compounds (zeolites) to aid
water softening which are not
soluble in water. These have
ended up on the washing.
–Use detergents containing
no zeolites to re-wash the
load.
–Liquid detergents usually
contain no zeolites.
–Try and brush off the
residues with a soft brush.
. . . 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 remover (salts)
into the dispenser drawer
compartment j, and liquid
detergent into a dispenser
ball.
–Never put stain salts and
liquid detergent together in
the dispenser drawer.
Problem solving guide
46
Opening the drum door in the
event of a power failure
Switch off the washing machine.
Open the fluff (drain) filter flap and
drain the water as described in
"Cleaning and care", (fluff (drain) fil-
ter and pump).
Caution: if laundry has been
washed at a high temperature,
water draining out of the machine
will still be hot.
Pull the emergency door latch down-
wards (see illustration). The machine
door will then open.
Always make sure the drum is sta-
tionary before reaching in to the ma-
chine to remove washing. Reaching
into a moving drum is extremely
dangerous.
To check water pressure
Place a bucket under the stopcock.
Turn on the stopcock.
If 5 litres of water flow into the bucket in
15 seconds the water pressure is cor-
rect.
Problem solving guide
47
After sales service
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 nos. of your appliance, both of
which are shown on the data plate
visible above the porthole glass when
the door is opened.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to im-
prove our service.
Future updates (PC)
The indicator light or check light
marked PC is reserved for the service
engineer, for updates to your machine
in future years.
When for example technological devel-
opments offer advanced modifications
to your existing programme cycles, a
service engineer will be able to input
these into your machine controls.
Miele will provide information when
such possibilities become available.
After sales service
48
Installation
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 surface with "soft"
properties.
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 30 mm thick, 590 x 520 mm
wide. The base should span several
joists and be bolted to the joists, not
only to the floorboards. Check for the
presence of pipes and cables first.
The most stable part of the floor is
usually in the corner.
If the machine is installed on a
raised plinth, it has to be secured
against slippage during spin using
retaining clips (available from the
Miele Spare Parts Dept).
Installation
Lift the machine from its packaging
base and move it to its site. Please
note:
Do not lift the machine by the
drum door.
Ensure that the machine feet and the
floor are dry to prevent the machine
from slipping during the spin cycle.
Removing the transit fitting
Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°.
Installation
49
Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°.
Withdraw the two bars together with
the support plate.
Plug the two holes with the plastic
caps supplied.
The machine should not be moved with-
out the transit fitting in place.
The transit fitting should be stored
in a safe place for future use. It
must be re-fitted if the machine is to
be moved again. Re-fitting is car-
ried out by reversing the procedure.
Installation
50
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.
With a screwdriver loosen and turn
the foot 1 together with the counter-
nut 2 to the left, (see illustration
below) and screw out.
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 turn the counternut 2 to
the right firmly up against the hous-
ing with a screwdriver.
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.
Installation
51
Building under
To build this appliance under a con-
tinuous worktop / in a kitchen run:
A special building under conversion
kit* is required. The machine lid must
be replaced by a cover plate. To en-
sure electrical safety the cover plate
must be fitted. **
Fitting instructions are supplied with
the conversion kit.
N.B.**
If you wish to push your machine under
a worktop and there is space to do this
without removing the lid, the conver-
sion kit is not necessary. Otherwise the
conversion kit is essential.
For installation under a work surface
900/910 mm from the floor, a raising
kit* is required.
Connections for electricity, water
and drainage should be installed in
such a way that they remain ac-
cessible when the machine is in
place.
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 De-
partment.
All parts marked* are available from the
Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department,
and must be fitted by a suitably compe-
tent person according to the instruction-
s supplied with the kit.
Installation
52
Connection to water supply
The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
standard regulations. In Germany the
washing machine is not required to
have a non-return valve as it has been
designed to comply with the relevant
German DIN standard.
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 approx. 1.5 m long 3/8" pressure
hose should be connected to the stop-
cock via the 3/4" threaded union.
This pressure hose is not suitable for
connection to a hot water supply.
Please make sure the washer sits cor-
rectly in the union.
The connection point is subject to
mains water pressure. Turn on the stop-
cock slowly and check for leaks.
If replacing the inlet hose only use a
hose able to withstand pressure of
up to 70 bar. This also applies to all
fixtures and fittings used. Miele orig-
inal parts fulfil this condition.
Longer hoses 2.5 or 4 metres in length
are available as optional extras.
The machine is designed to operate
with a water flow pressure of 1 bar mini-
mum up to 10 bar maximum. The static
water pressure must not exceed 10
bar. If it is higher than 10 bar it is essen-
tial to fit a reducer valve.
There is a minimum flow pressure of 1
bar pressure if 5 litres of water flow into
a suitable container in 15 seconds.
The two dirt filters - one in the open
end of the inlet hose, one at the inlet
point in the solenoid valve must not be
removed.
Installation
53
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.
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.
For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second
Duo-drain pump is available with the
corresponding conversion kit from the
Miele Spare Parts Department or your
Miele dealer.
Installation
54
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 advis-
able to install a residual current device
(RCD), with a trip current of 30 mA. Do
not connect via an extension lead.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in accordance with the following
code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
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.
Installation
55
Electrical connection U.K.
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
If this machine is fitted with a non-re-
wireable plug, the following information
applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with the product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse
should be removed from the old plug
and disposed of.
The plug cut from the flexible cord
should then be disposed of and on no
account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard).
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse
cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a suitable replacement is ob-
tained. The colour of the correct re-
placement cover is that of the coloured
insert in the base of the plug, or the col-
our that is embossed in words on the
base of the plug (as applicable to the
design of plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap-
proved to BS 1362 and have the cor-
rect rating. Replacement fuse covers
may be purchased from your local elec-
trical supplier or Service agent.
Installation
56
Consumption data
Programme
(without any additional op-
tions or
programmable functions)
Load Consumption data
Energy Water Programme time
in kWh litres normal short
COTTONS
95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 52 1 h 54 mins 1 h 26 mins
60°C* 5.0 kg 0.95 52 1 h 58 mins 1 h 16 mins
40°C 5.0 kg 0.55 52 1 h 58 mins 1 h 06 mins
MINIMUM IRON
40°C 2.5 kg 0.45 58 1 h 20 mins 49 mins
DELICATES
30°C 1.0 kg 0.40 75 58 mins 49 mins
Woollens
30°C 1.0 kg 0.15 25 35 mins –
* EN 60456
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional
functions selected.
N.B.
Consumption data obtained from a machine designed for the German market.
Consumption data
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Technical Data
Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth with door open . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Max. floor load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water flow pressure min. . . . . . . . . . . .
Static water pressure max. . . . . . . . . .
Drain pump head max. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain pump length max.. . . . . . . . . . . .
Test certificates awarded. . . . . . . . . . .
85 cm
59.5 cm
60 cm
97 cm
92 kg
1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)
5 kg Dry laundry
}s. Data plate
1 bar
10 bar
1 m
5 m
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