Miele Softtronic W 487 WPS

Operating instructions
for Washing machine

W 487 WPS
It is essential to read these

operating instructions before WO
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 607 060
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Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing mate- Disposal of your old appliance

rial Old appliances contain materials which
The transport and protective packing can be recycled. Please contact your
has been selected from materials which dealer, your local waste collection cen-
are environmentally friendly for disposal tre or scrap merchant about potential
and can normally be recycled. recycling schemes.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, Ensure that the appliance presents no
bags etc. are disposed of safely and danger to children while being stored
kept out of the reach of babies and for disposal. See the appropriate ad-
young children. Danger of suffocation! vice in the "Warning and safety instruc-
tions".
Rather than just throwing these materi-
als away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
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Contents
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Load size indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dispensing recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delay start h/mins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Time left display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Drum lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locking functions (programme locking, system lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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

Calibrating to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Rapid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Contents
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioners or liquid starch to laundry at the
end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Colour run and dye removers/ dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Locking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 40
Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing recommendation . . . . 41
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Changing the lamp for the drum lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cold water connection (mains water supply) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hot water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
The Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connection to the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Top-up rinse for COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Warning and safety instructions
quency) match the mains electricity
Read the operating instructions be-
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fore using this machine for the first
fied electrician.
time. They contain important infor-
mation about the safety, use and Caution:
maintenance of the machine. This if the appliance is supplied from a
way you will avoid the risk of acci- cord extension set or electrical portable
dents and damage to the machine. outlet device the cord extension set or
Keep these operating instructions in electrical portable outlet device should
a safe place and ensure that new be positioned so it is not subject to
users are familiar with the content. splashing or ingress of moisture.
Pass them on to any future owner of The electrical safety of this appli-
the machine. ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ma-
Correct usage chine and an effective earthing system
which complies with local and national
Only use the washing machine to
regulations. It is most important that this
wash items which are specified by
basic safety requirement is regularly
the manufacturer to be machine-wash-
tested by a qualified electrician.
able on the wash-care label, and tex-
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
tiles composed of hand-washable wool
sponsible for the consequences of an
or wool blend fabrics as well as satin,
inadequate earthing system.
lace, silk and other hand-washable gar-
ments. Any other applications may be For safety reasons do not operate
dangerous. The manufacturer is not lia- this appliance on an extension ca-
ble for damage resulting from improper ble. Extension leads do not guarantee
use or operation. the required safety of the appliance.
Danger of overheating.
This appliance should not be oper-
ated by children. Supervise its use The machine is built in accordance
by the elderly or infirm. with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in un-
Young children should be super-
foreseen dangers for the user, for which
vised to ensure that they do not
the manufacturer cannot accept re-
play with the appliance.
sponsibility. Repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele approved engi-
Technical safety neer.
Before setting up the machine, The machine is only completely
check it for any externally visible isolated from the electricity supply
damage. Do not install and use a dam- when:
aged machine. – it is switched off at the wall socket
Before connecting the machine, and the plug is withdrawn, or
ensure that the connection data on – it is switched off at the mains, or
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre- – the mains fuse is withdrawn.
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The Miele "Waterproof system" pro- Do not install your washing ma-
tects from water damage provided chine in rooms where temperatures
the following conditions have been met: below freezing may occur. Frozen
hoses may burst under pressure.The
– the machine is correctly plumbed in
reliability of the electronic control unit
and connected to the electricity sup-
may be impaired at temperatures below
ply.
freezing point.
– if a fault has been identified, the ma-
Before using the machine for the
chine must be examined by a com-
first time, check that the transit fit-
petent person before further use,
ting at the rear of the machine has been
and repaired if necessary.
removed (see section on "Installation").
Faulty components must only be During spinning, a transit fitting which is
replaced by genuine Miele original still in place may result in damage to
spare parts. Only when these parts are both the machine and adjacent furni-
fitted can the safety standards of the ture or appliances.
machine be guaranteed.
Turn off the stopcock if the ma-
If the mains cable becomes dam- chine is to be left for any length of
aged, it must be replaced by a time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is
Miele original cable. no floor drain (gully) in the immediate
vicinity.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation Flooding danger
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay If hooking the drain hose into a
particular attention to keeping the appli- wash basin, check that the water can
ance and its surroundings in a clean drain off quickly enough to prevent the
condition at all times. Any damage sink from overflowing.
which may be caused by cockroaches Make sure the drain hose is secure, so
or other vermin will not be covered by that the force of the water flowing out of
the appliance guarantee. the hose does not dislodge it. Other-
wise this will result in flooding.
Use Take care to ensure that foreign ob-
This equipment is not designed for jects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper
maritime use or for use in mobile clips) do not find their way into the ma-
installations such as caravans, aircraft chine with the washing. These may
etc. However it may be suitable for damage components of the machine
such usage subject to a risk assess- (e.g. suds container, drum), which in
ment of the installation being carried turn can result in damage to the wash-
out by a suitably qualified engineer. ing.
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If the correct amount of detergent Always make sure the drum is sta-
is dispensed, the machine should tionary before reaching in to re-
not need to be descaled. If, however, move washing. Reaching into a moving
you do wish to descale the machine drum is extremely dangerous.
only use proprietary non-corrosive
descaling agents and strictly observe Accessories
the instructions on the packaging.
Accessory parts may only be fitted
Textiles which have been when expressly approved by Miele.
pre-treated in solvent based clean- If other parts are used, guarantee, per-
ing agents must be thoroughly rinsed in formance and product liability claims
clean water before being washed in the may be invalidated.
machine.
Never use solvent based cleaning Disposal of your old machine
agents in this machine, as this may Before discarding an old machine
result in damage to component parts unplug it. Render the plug useless.
and create toxic fumes. Such deter- Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-
gents also pose a fire and explosion pliance to prevent misuse. This should
hazard. be done by a competent person.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine. Al-
ways observe the manufacturer's in-
structions carefully.
Colour run and dye removers con-
tain sulphur compounds which can
cause damage such as corrosion. Do
not use these products 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.
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Description of the appliance
Special programmes Delicates and Silks / programmes

– Programme for handwashable fab- In these programmes, the laundry is
rics (Silks /) washed and spun very gently to re-
duce creasing and the amount of iron-
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
ing required, thus providing "Easy care"
easily but do not contain wool can be
for your laundry.
washed in the Silks / programme.
– Programme for hand-washable fab- Load size indicator
rics (WOOLLENS /)
The washing machine is equipped with
Hand-washable or machine-wash- a sensor which registers how much
able wool or wool blend fabrics can laundry is in the drum. This is displayed
be washed in the WOOLLENS / as a % figure.
programme.
Dispensing recommendation
– Programme for small loads
(Quick wash) The washing machine then calculates
the amount of detergent to dispense
This is a Cottons programme for very
which is a % of the total amount recom-
lightly soiled fabrics.
mended by the manufacturer for a full
– Programme for mixed fabrics (Mixed load of laundry.
wash)
Water plus system
Suitable for small loads of garments
made from man-made fibres and cot- The water level for washing and rinsing
ton garments which can be washed is increased. For COTTONS and MINI-
together. Sort according to colour. MUM IRON programmes an additional
rinse can also be selected.
– Rinse programme (Separate rinse)
Articles are only rinsed and spun in
the machine.
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Delay start h/mins Locking functions (programme
locking, system lock)
Delay start allows you to delay the start
of a programme from 30 minutes up to Electronic programme locking
a maximum of 24 hours.
Electronic programme locking prevents
the door from being opened or the
Time left display
programme cancelled during a wash
After the start of a programme, the du- programme. The electronic programme
ration of the programme selected will locking is automatically cancelled at the
be shown in the display counting down end of the programme.
in hours and minutes and finally in min-
Electronic system lock
utes.
The system lock prevents anyone from
Drum lighting using the washing machine without
your knowledge. When the system lock
The drum is lit by halogen lighting in the
is activated :
door seal.
– the drum door cannot be opened
The halogen lighting will come on auto-
with the Door button and
matically when:
– a programme cannot be started.
– the door is opened.
– the washing machine is switched on Future updates (PC)
with the drum door opened.
The indicator or check light marked PC
The halogen lighting will go out auto- allows a service engineer to update
matically: your machine in future years.
– after the START button is pressed. When, for example, new programmes
are developed or new fabrics are intro-
– when the washing machine is
duced, a service engineer will be able
switched off.
to modify existing programme cycles
– 5 minutes after the washing machine accordingly as and when such devel-
is switched on if no programme is se- opments become available.
lected.
Press the Door button to turn the halo-
gen lighting on again.
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Control panel
a Multi-function display g Programme selector

see the following page for more infor- for selecting the wash programme
mation. and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
b START button
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
starts the wash programme
h Programme sequence indicator
c Delay start button
lights
for delaying the start of a programme
show which section of the wash
d Additonal option buttons programme has been reached
indicator light on = option selected
i Fault / check / service indicator
Indicator light off = option not
lights
selected
j I-On/0-Off button
e Spin button
for switching the machine on or off
for selecting the final spin speed,
or interrupting a programme
Rinse hold or Without spin
k Door button
f Indicator lights for spin speed,
opens the machine door and
Rinse hold or Without spin
switches on the drum lighting
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Multi-function display – the duration of the programme de-
pending on the programme and the
amount of the load (Time remaining
h/mins).
Please note that Load % depends

on the programme selected and ap-
plies to dry laundry only.
Important:
Loads of less than 25% will not regis-
ter in the display. However, the dis-
pensing recommendation will show
the minimum value of 40%.
a Display Please note that in the following

programmes the display will only show
b Display indicator lights
the time remaining :
c This button has the following two
– Separate rinse
functions:
– Drain /spin
– Changes the display from Load % ,
Detergent % and Time left h/mins – Starch
– Sets the load sensors to zero
To enable you to wash environmentally
The display will also show:
and economically:
– Delay start
– The washing machine calculates the
amount of laundry loaded. This is – The programmable functions
displayed as a % figure: (when in programming mode)
25/50/75/100%.
– the amount of detergent required is
then displayed as a % figure: 40/
50/60/75/100%.
In other words dispense this % of the
total amount of detergent recom-
mended by the manufacturer for a
full load of laundry.
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Important control panel Press the "Spin" button to select a differ-

features ent spin speed. However, you cannot
select a spin speed higher than the
Programme selector maximum allowed for the basic wash
programme chosen.
The programme selector is used to set
the basic wash programme and the The indicator lights show the speed se-
temperature for that programme. The lected.
light ring will go out a few minutes after You can also omit the final spin.
the end of the programme to save en-
ergy. ^ Press the "Spin" button to reach:
– Rinse hold
Additional option buttons
The laundry is not spun and remains
Additional options can be added to the suspended in the final rinse water.
basic programme. This reduces creasing if the laundry
Pressing the relevant button selects or is not going to be removed from the
de-selects the particular option. The in- drum immediately after the end of
dicator light comes on to show that the the programme.
additional option has been selected. To continue the programme:
If an additional option is chosen which ^ Select a spin speed.
is incompatible with the basic
programme then the indicator light will To finish the programme:
go out when the button is released. ^ Press the Door button.
"Spin" button with indicator lights – Without spin
The maximum spin speed which can be The laundry is not spun after the final
selected depends on the basic rinse but the water is drained away
programme chosen. and the machine goes straight into
the anti-crease stage. Spinning be-
Maximum Basic programme
tween the rinses is also omitted in
spin
speed this setting.
1800 COTTONS, Drain/spin
1500 Quick wash, Starch
1200 WOOLLENS, Separate rinse
900 MINIMUM IRON, Mixed wash
600 DELICATES
400 Silks
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Before using for the first time
Calibrating to zero
Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly in- F Press the Door button and open the
stalled and connected. See the rele- drum door.
vant section under "Installation".
G Turn the empty drum round once by
Also check that the fluff filter is se-
hand.
curely tightened. Otherwise there is
a risk of water leakage during use. H Turn the programme selector to one
of the temperatures for the COT-
For safety reasons spinning is not pos- TONS programme.
sible until the machine has been pre-
The Load % indicator light will come on.
pared for using for the first time.
To activate the spinning function you
must run a wash programme without
any laundry and without detergent.
(Using detergent could result in an ex-
cessive build-up of foam).
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
A Turn on the stopcock.
I Press the button above the START
B Press the I-On/0-Off button in.
button until an audible tone sounds.
C Turn the programme selector to The sensor has now been calibrated
COTTONS 40°C. to zero.
D Press START. The accuracy of the measuring de-
E At the end of the wash programme: vice will improve over the first few
Turn the programme selector to Fin- programmes. For this reason, please
ish. re-calibrate the sensor to zero after
each of the first few wash cycles.
For the load size indicator to work ef-
fectively, the sensor must also be If the sensor is not calibrated to zero
calibrated to zero as you would with then the values displayed by the
bathroom scales: washing machine will be incorrect.
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Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption Detergent
– Water consumption and energy us- – Do not exceed the amounts of deter-
age are determined by the size of the gent which may be recommended by
load. the manufacturer on the packaging.
– Use the Mixed wash or the Quick – Reduce the amount of detergent with
wash programme for smaller smaller loads (as indicated in the dis-
amounts of laundry. play).
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash,
washed in the COTTONS
Rapid)
programmes, the automatic load rec-
ognition system will reduce the Select:
amount of water, time and energy
the Rapid additional option for light
used. This may mean that the time
to normal soiling without visible stain-
remaining shown in the display is ad-
ing.
justed during the course of the wash
programme. a wash programme without an addi-
tional option for normal to heavy soil-
– Instead of the COTTONS 95°C
ing with visible staining.
programme, use the COTTONS 60°C
programme. This will give an energy – Use the additional option Soak in-
saving of between 35% and 45%. stead of Pre-wash. If Soak is followed
This will be sufficient for normal soil- immediately by a main wash the
ing. For stubborn or old stains, use same suds are used.
the Soak option.
When drying with a tumble dryer
– Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
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How to wash correctly
Brief instructions See the "Programme chart" in the next

section for detailed information on
Please note:
which programmes to use for different
To help familiarise yourself with how to fabrics.
use your washing machine please read
the sections "Before washing", "Se-
lecting a programme" and "At the end
of a programme" in detail.
A Sort the laundry
Selecting a programme:
B Switch on the washing machine
C Open the drum door
D Select a programme
E Load the drum
F Close the drum door
G Add detergent
H Select any additional option required
I Select a spin speed
J Select delay start if required
K Press the START button
At the end of a programme:
L Open the drum door
M Remove the laundry
N Switch off the washing machine
O Close the drum door
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Programme chart
COTTONS 9ö876
Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, tow-
elling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Rapid, Water plus
Notes – Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily
soiled and incontinent laundry.
– For lightly soiled laundry select the Rapid option.
– For heavily soiled laundry, select the Soak additional
option.
– For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)
use the Pre-wash additional option.
– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
Max. load 5.5 kg
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for the AS/NZS 2040.2:1998 Standard: COTTONS 40°C.
MINIMUM IRON 4321
Fabric type White nylon (60°C), white polyester fabrics (50°C),col-
oured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabrics with
special finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics coloured polyes-
ter/cotton fabrics, (40°/30°C) minimun iron fabrics not
washable at higher temperatures.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Rapid, Water plus
Notes – For lightly soiled laundry select the Rapid additional
option.
– For heavily soiled laundry, select the Soak additional
option.
detergent, detergent for delicates.
Max. load 2.5 kg
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DELICATES a
Fabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care
shirts and blouses.
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufac-
turer.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Rapid
Notes – For lightly soiled laundry select the Rapid additional
option.
– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier iron-
ing.
– 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 Detergent for delicates
Max. load 1 kg
Silks /
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin,
lace and silk.
Additional options Water plus
Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier iron-
ing.
– Place socks, tights, bras etc.- in a washing bag.
– Use detergent for delicates.
Detergent Detergent for delicates
Max. load 1 kg
WOOLLENS /
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens
Max. load 2 kg
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Quick wash 7
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Additional option Water plus
detergent.
Max. load 2.5 kg
Mixed wash 72
Fabric Fabric, Small loads of garments made from man-made
fibres and cotton garments which can be washed to-
gether. Sort according to colour.
Additional option Soak, Pre-wash, Water plus
detergent.
Max. load 3 kg
Starch
Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes – The laundry should be washed but not treated with
fabric conditioner.
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 / Spin
Notes – Drain only: select Without spin.
Max. load 5 kg
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Before washing With particularly stubborn stains ask

your dry cleaner for advice.
A Sort the laundry
,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.
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
^ Empty all pockets. washing bag where appropriate).
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails, – Curtains:

coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause Remove lead weights and strips or
damage to garments and compo- place in a laundry bag.
nents in the machine. – Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
^ Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
cuffs, and water soluble stains can sewn in.
be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid
detergent or detergent mixed into a – Knitted garments, trousers and
solution or paste. 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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Selecting a programme E Load the drum

^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely
To add detergent with the help of the
in the drum. To achieve best results it
dispensing recommendation feature,
is advisable to make up mixed loads
follow steps B, C and D below be-
consisting of both large and small
fore loading the drum.
items. This improves the washing ef-
fect and helps distribute the load
B Switch on the washing machine
evenly to keep the machine stable
^ Press in the I-On/0-Off button. and reduce the noise level during
spinning.
C Open the drum door
The display shows the amount of laun-
^ Press the Door button and open the
dry loaded in the drum as a % (in 25%
drum door.
steps) of the maximum load permissible
The washing machine is switched on. If for the programme selected.
the programme selector is at Finish, the
– Loads of less than 25% will not regis-
light ring around the programme selec-
ter in the display.
tor will flash to remind you to select the
programme required. – If the amount of laundry exceeds the
maximum load (100%), the value
D Select a programme
shown in the display will flash to indi-
^ Turn the programme selector to the cate overloading. (Note: This does
required programme. not apply to Cottons programmes).
The Detergent % indicator light comes Overloading causes creases and re-
on. As the drum is empty, the display duces cleaning efficiency.
will not yet show any number.
F Close the drum door with a gentle
If a number is showing in the display swing.
and the drum is empty, rotate the Make sure that no garments are caught
drum once. If the display still shows between the drum door and seal.
a number after rotating the drum
The Detergent % indicator light comes
once, press the button above the
on and the amount of detergent re-
START button until an audible tone
quired for the programme selected is
sounds.
shown in the display.
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G Add detergent. If you wish to select the Pre-wash addi-
tional option when using liquid deter-
The percentage amounts in the display
gent, please note that the detergent
help you to add the correct percentage
must be poured into a "liquid detergent
amount of detergent recommended by
container" which has been inserted into
the detergent manufacturer.
compartment j. This container is
If the display shows: available from the Miele UK Spare Parts
department or from your Miele dealer.
40 Add 40 percent . . .
(slightly less than half)
(half)
(slightly more than half)
(three quarters)
. . . of the amount recommended by
the manufacturer.
^ Pull out the detergent drawer and

Take the level of soiling and also the add detergent to the compartments
water hardness into account. It is im- as follows:
portant to dispense the correct amount
because . . . i = Detergent for pre-wash
(if selecting a pre-wash add 1/4
. . . too much detergent results in: of the total amount recom-
mended) This compartment is
– Excessive foam, which causes a low also used for starch formula-
level of agitation and poor wash, tions when starching separately.
rinse and spin results.
j = Detergent for the main wash
– High water consumption (an addi- including Soak.
tional rinse cycle will automatically
switch in). § = Fabric conditioner or liquid
starch.
– A burden to the environment.
See "Detergent" section for further infor-
mation.
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Additional options Deleting the soak time
H Selecting additional options ^ Press the Soak button repeatedly un-
til the indicator light goes out.
Pre-wash
For heavily soiled and stained items.
Rapid
For light to normal soiling with no visi-

ble staining.
The duration of the COTTONS, MINI-

MUM IRON and DELICATES
programme is shortened.
^ Press the appropriate additional op-
tion button.
Water plus
Soak If you want to increase the water level
for a wash process you can choose one
For heavily soiled and stained items of the four options for the Water plus
with dried-on stains (e.g. blood, fats button. The options are explained in the
and oils, cocoa). section on "Programmable functions -
Water plus system".
Duration of soak:
2 hours. A length of time of between 30 The machine is set at the factory so that
minutes and 6 hours can be chosen, in the water level in the main wash and
30 minute periods for the Soak process. rinses will be increased if the Water
plus button is pressed.
– When the Soak button is pressed for
the first time, the indicator in the dis-
play jumps from Detergent % to Time
left h/min and the first 30 minutes of
the soak time are added to the
programme time.
– Each further press of the button in-
creases the soak time in 30 minute
periods up to a maximum of 6 hours.
The display shows the time remain-
ing, which is the soak time and the
programme time added together.
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I Select a spin speed Delay start
J Select delay start if required.
^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly un-

til the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on. ^ Press the Delay start button. Each
press on the button increases the de-
In some programmes the maximum layed time:
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be se- – by 30 minutes up to 10 hours,
lected. – by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards.
To delete delay start
^ Press the Delay start button once 24^
is showing in the display.
K Press the START button
This starts the programme. The
programme duration will appear in the
display and the Time left h/mins indica-
tor light will come on.
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At the end of a programme N Switch off the washing machine

When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator ^ Press the I-On/0-Off button and turn
light comes on the laundry can be re- the programme selector to Finish.
moved from the drum:
O Close the drum door
L Open the drum door
Otherwise there is the danger of ob-
^ Press the Door button. jects being placed inadvertently in the
drum. If these remained unnoticed and
M Remove the laundry
were washed in the next load, they
could damage 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.
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Adding or removing laundry The door cannot be opened, when:

after a programme has started – the suds temperature is above 55°C.
Laundry can be added or removed af- – the water is above a certain level.
ter the programme has started when
using the following programmes: – programme locking is switched on.
– COTTONS – the programme has reached the Fi-

nal spin stage.
– MINIMUM IRON
The locked indicator light will come on
– Quick wash if the Door button is pressed when the
– Mixed wash above conditions are present.
– 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 programme
shown in the display.
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Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage

^ Switch the machine off with the I-ON/ ^ Turn the programme selector to Fin-
0-OFF button. ish.
To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence
indicator light for the programme stage
^ Switch the machine on with the I-ON/
you want the programme to continue at,
0-OFF button.
starts flashing:
Altering a programme once ^ Turn the programme selector back

selected again to the appropriate programme
within 4 seconds.
The machine will accept the following
changes after a programme has Programmes cannot be altered and
started: programme stages cannot be
– at any time after the start, the spin skipped if programme locking has
speed can be changed within the been activated.
limits for the programme.
To cancel or select a different
– up to 6 minutes after the start, the
additional functions Water plus,
programme
Rapid can be selected or de-se- ^ Switch the machine off with the I-ON/
lected and a different temperature 0-OFF button.
can be selected for the programme
^ Turn the programme selector to Fin-
in use.
ish.
After the start of a programme it is no
The programme has now been cancel-
longer possible to select a different
led.
programme.
^ Switch the machine on with the I-ON/
If the programme selector is moved, the
0-OFF button.
indicator light Anti-crease/Finish will
start flashing. However, the programme ^ Select a different programme.
sequence remains unaffected. The indi-
^ Press the START button.
cator light will go out again when the
programme selector is moved back to
the programme previously chosen.
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Programme sequence
MINIMUM IRON
This washing machine has fully elec-
tronic controls with automatic load rec- Main wash
ognition. This machine takes in the right Water level: low
amount of water required for the Wash rhythm: normal
programme depending on the amount
Rinses
of laundry and its absorbency rate. This
means that programme cycles and du- Water level: high
rations can vary. No of rinses: 2 or 31)
Spinning
The programme sequences outlined
below are based on the basic Rinse and interim spin2): yes
programme with a full load. Additional Final spin: yes
options which can be selected have not
been taken into account. DELICATES
The programme sequence indicator Main wash
lights show the stage the programme Water level: high
has reached. Wash rhythm: Gentle action
COTTONS Rinses
Main wash Water level: high
Water level: low No of rinses: 3
Wash rhythm: normal Spinning
Rinses Rinse and interim spin2): no
Water level: medium Final spin: yes
No of rinses: 2 or 31)
Spinning Silks
Rinse and interim spin2): yes Main wash
Final spin: yes 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 Starch
Main wash Water level: low
Water level: medium Wash rhythm: normal
Wash rhythm: Woollens Final spin: yes
Rinses
Water level: medium Separate rinse
No of rinses: 2 Water level: high
Spinning No of rinses: 2
Rinse and interim spin2): yes Final spin: yes
Final spin: yes
Quick wash Special features in the programme

Main wash sequences:
Water level: low Anti-crease:
Wash rhythm: normal At the end of every programme, with
Rinses the exception of the WOOLLENS
Water level: medium programme, the anti-crease action
No of rinses: 2 switches on for a maximum of 30 min-
utes.
Spinning
1)
Rinse and interim spin2): yes A third rinse takes place automati-
Final spin: yes cally when:
– there is too much foam in the drum
Mixed wash – if a spin speed of lower than 700 rpm
Main wash has been selected.
Water level: low – if Without spin has been selected
Wash rhythm: normal 2)
Rinse and interim spin:
Rinses
Water level: high There is a spin between the rinses.
No of rinses: 2 Omitting rinse and interim spin:
Spinning Select Without spin on the spin speed
Displays2: yes display.
Final spin: yes
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Detergent
All modern detergents produced for Heavily soiled
automatic washing machines are suit- Stains and soiling clearly visible.
able, including liquid, compact (con-
centrated), tablets and special applica- Water softeners
tion detergents. Use dispensing aids,
e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the A water softener such as Calgon can
detergent. Tablets are suitable for full be used to cut down on the use of de-
loads but note that it may be impracti- tergents in extremely hard water areas.
cal to reduce tablets by proportion to Dispense according to the amount
suit smaller loads! specified on the packaging. First add
detergent and then the water softener.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
mixtures and hand-washable garments Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
should be washed using a detergent water.
specifically designed for washing
woollens. Washing with several compo-
Silk should be washed using a liquid nents
detergent specifically designed for If you wash using several components
washing woollens. Do not use biologi- (e.g. special application detergents),
cal detergents on silk as the enzymes we recommend always dispensing the
may damage the silk! agents into compartment j in the fol-
Instructions for use and recommended lowing order:
amounts for a full load are given on the 1. Detergent
detergent packaging.
2. Water softener
The right amount to dispense will de- 3. Stain remover, e.g. Biotex
pend on the following:
This way the agents are distributed
– The quantity of laundry (follow the more efficiently.
machine’s dispensing recommenda-
tion and reduce the amount of deter-
gent with smaller loads as indicated
on the display)
– 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.
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Detergent
Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, clean the dis-

starch penser compartment and especially
Fabric conditioners make garments soft the siphon tube and conditioner
and fluffy to handle and help prevent channel. See "Cleaning the deter-
static cling when tumble drying. gent dispenser drawer".
Starch stiffens and gives body to items Adding fabric conditioner or liquid
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and starch separately
bed linen.
^ Add fabric conditioner or starch to
^ Dispense according to the amount compartment i.
specified on the packaging.
^ Turn the programme selector to
Automatic dispensing of fabric con- Starch.
ditioners or liquid starch to laundry ^ Select a spin speed.
at the end of a programme
^ Press the START button.
Colour run and dye removers/

dyes
^ Do not use colour run or dye remov-
ers in this washing machine.
^ Dyes suitable for use in domestic
washing machines can be used.
However, please note that the salt
used in the dyeing process can
cause corrosion to stainless steel
components in the machine if you
dye frequently. Always observe the
^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid manufacturer's instructions carefully.
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 §.
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Locking functions
Electronic programme locking Deactivating programme locking

early
Programme locking prevents the ma-
chine from being opened or the ^ Press the START button for at least 4
programme cancelled during a wash seconds until the locked check light
programme. (lower right on the control panel)
goes out.
To activate programme locking Exception:
^ After the start of a programme, press If the programme selector has been
the START button for at least 4 sec- moved and the Anti-crease/Finish indi-
onds until the locked check light cator light is flashing in the sequence
(lower right on the control panel) co- display.
mes on.
^ First, turn the programme selector
Programme locking is now activated. back to the programme chosen previ-
The machine will now not accept any ously. The Anti-crease/Finish indica-
changes and the programme will pro- tor light will go out.
ceed through to the end. ^ Now press the START button for at
Programme locking is deactivated auto- least 4 seconds until the locked
matically at the end of the programme. check light (lower right on the control
panel) goes out
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Locking functions
Electronic system lock E Next slowly turn the programme se-

lector anti-clockwise stage by stage
The system lock prevents your ma- to DELICATES cold.
chine being used without your knowl- The locked check light (lower right
edge. on the control panel) will flash.
When the system lock has been acti- F Now release the Pre-wash button.
vated: G Turn the programme selector to
– the drum door cannot be opened Finish.
with the Door button and H Switch the washing machine off with
– a programme cannot be started. the I-ON/0-OFF button.
To activate the system lock To de-activate the system lock
First, ensure that: Repeat steps A to F. The locked

check light goes out.
– The drum door is closed
– The programme selector is at Finish.
A Switch on the washing machine with
the I-ON/0-OFF button.
B Press the Pre-wash button and keep
it pressed in while carrying out steps
C to E
C Slowly turn the programme selector
clockwise stage by stage to
COTTONS 60°C.
D Now slowly turn the programme se-
lector anti-clockwise stage by stage
to Finish.
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Cleaning and care
,Disconnect the appliance from Extra cleaning

the mains electricity supply and Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
withdraw the plug from the socket with powder detergent approx. every 6
prior to cleaning the machine. weeks to help prevent deposits building
up in the machine. These can occur
^ Clean the casing with a mild when washing is mainly done at low
non-abrasive detergent or soap and temperatures, and also lead to unpleas-
water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. ant smells. If you have no reason to
wash occasionally at this high tempera-
^ Clean the fascia panel with a damp
ture, then run a Cottons 95°C
cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
programme with detergent but no laun-
^ The drum can be cleaned using a dry at regular intervals.
suitable proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent.
,Do not use solvents, abrasive

cleaners, glass cleaners or all-pur-
pose cleaning agents. These might
damage plastic surfaces and other
components because of the chemi-
cals they contain.
The washing machine must not be
hosed down.
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
Part number 98013530, which is suit-
able for cleaning surfaces such as
stainless steel, glass, plastic and
chrome without the use of chemicals. It
can be washed 300 times.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
Remove detergent residues regularly.
^ Clean the siphon.

1. Remove the siphon from compart-
ment §. Wash under running warm
water. Clean the siphon tube in the
^ Pull out the detergent dispenser same way.
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release catch and at the 2. Replace the siphon.
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
^ Clean the detergent drawer with
warm water.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the filter in the water ^ First turn off the stopcock.
inlet ^ Unscrew the threaded union connect-
The washing machine has a filter to ing the free end of the inlet hose to
protect the water inlet valve. the stopcock.
The accessible filter in the union in the

open end of the inlet hose should be
checked every six months, or more of-
ten if there are frequent interruptions to
the external water supply.
^ 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 re-
verse 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
What to do if ...
With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the appli-
ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting the Service Department.
,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit-

ably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The man-
ufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorised work.
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.
– Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing recommendation.
– General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result.
– The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button
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The programme does not start
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy

The Anti-crease/Finish in- There is no power. Check that
dicator light is not on, or – the mains plug is plugged
the START indicator light in.
is not flashing. – the fuse or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
The START indicator light The drum lighting is Check that the drum lighting
is not flashing. not locked in posi- is sitting correctly.
tion.
The Locked indicator lamp The system lock is Switch off the programme
is flashing. now activated. locking.
The programme does not The washing ma- Prepare the machine as de-
start when Drain/Final chine has not been scribed in "Before using for
spin has been selected. prepared for using the first time".
for the first time.
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The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes

on.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy A

The buzzer sounds and The water outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the
the Check drain light blocked. drain pump as described in
flashes. "- - -" appears "Problem solving guide -
in the display. Opening the door in the event
of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure".
The drain hose has The maximum drain height is
been fixed too high. 1 m.
The buzzer sounds and The water inlet is Open the stopcock.
the Check inlet light blocked.
flashes. "- - -" appears
in the display.
The buzzer sounds and The Waterproof sys- Call the Service Department.
the Check inlet and tem has reacted.
Check drain lights flash.
"- - -" appears in the
display.
The buzzer sounds and There is a fault. Start the programme again.
the Soak/Pre-wash or If the fault indicator occurs
Rinses indicator light again, contact the Service De-
flashes in the partment.
programme sequence
display. "- - -" appears
in the display.
A 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.
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A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme

continues as normal.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy A

The Check drain The drain outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the drain
light flashes. restricted. pump as described in "Problem solv-
ing guide - Opening the door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure".
The Check inlet light The water inlet is Check whether
flashes. restricted. – the stopcock is opened wide
enough.
– the inlet hose is kinked.
The filter in the Clean the filter.
water inlet hose is
dirty
The Excess deter- Excessive foam
Use less detergent next time and fol-
gent check light co- has built up dur-
low the manufacturer’s instructions
mes on. ing washing.
on dosage given on the packaging.
The Main wash indi- There is a fault.
Start the programme again.
cator light is flash- If the fault indicator occurs again,
ing in the contact the Service Department.
programme se-
quence display.
The Anti-crease/ The position of the programme selector was altered after
Finish indicator light the start of the programme. Turn the programme selector
flashes in the back to the programme previously chosen.
programme se-
quence display.
A 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.
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Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing

recommendation
Problems Possible cause Remedy

There is no load The washing machine is Switch the washing machine
size in the display not switched on / or a on. Select a programme and
programme has not been load the drum.
selected.
The amount of laundry in The display will come on when
the drum is less than 25% 25% has been loaded.
of the maximum load for
the programme selected.
When the washing ma- Remove the laundry from the
chine was switched on drum and press the button
there was already laundry above the START button until
in the drum. This has an audible tone sounds. The
decalibrated the sensor sensor is now recalibrated to
from the zero position. zero.
A load size is indi- The load size sensor has Rotate the drum once. If the
cated in the display been decalibrated from display does not go out,
but there is no the zero position. recalibrate the sensor to zero
laundry present in (see above section).
the drum.
No load size is indi- The maximum load is 1 kg Rotate the drum once.
cated in the display for the DELICATES and
for the DELICATES, Silks programmes and
Silks and the 2kg for the WOOLLENS
WOOLLENS programmes. In some
programmes. cases the load size sen-
sor fails to register these
small quantities. (The dis-
pensing recommendation
will still show the minimum
value of 40%).
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General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result
Problem Possible cause Remedy

The machine The four feet are not rest- Level the machine. See advice
shakes during the ing evenly on the floor. on installation.
spin cycle.
The laundry has not The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed
been spun satisfac- was too low. next time.
torily.
The pump makes These do not indicate a
They occur at the end of a
strange noises. fault. pump sequence as a normal
part of the operation.
The programme se- The machine has switched off the light ring to save en-
lector light ring is ergy. To switch the light ring back on again: press one of
not lit up. the additional option buttons or turn the programme se-
lector.
Large residues of The water supply pres- – Clean the filter in the water
detergent remain in sure is too low. inlet system.
the dispenser – It may be useful to press the
drawer. Water plus button.
Washing powder used Pour washing powder into the
with water softener tends dispenser before adding any
to become sticky. water softener.
Fabric conditioner The siphon is either in- Clean the siphon, see
is not completely correctly positioned or "Cleaning and care - Cleaning
dispensed or too clogged. the detergent drawer".
much water re-
mains in the §
compartment.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy

Liquid detergent Liquid detergents do not – Use a general purpose
does not give the contain bleaching washing machine powder
required result. agents. They do not re- containing a bleaching
move fruit, coffee and tea agent.
stains – Pour stain removers into
compartment j of the dis-
penser drawer and liquid
detergent into a dispenser
ball.
– Never put stain removers
and liquid detergent to-
gether in the dispenser
drawer.
Grey, greasy parti- Insufficient amounts of – Add more detergent.
cles cling to detergent were used to – Before washing the next
washed laundry. break down the particles load run a COTTONS 95°C
of grease in heavily programme with powder de-
soiled laundry. tergent but without a load.
(See also "Extra cleaning" in
Cleaning and Care).
There are white The detergent contained – Try and brush off the resi-
residues which compounds (zeolites) to dues with a soft brush once
look like powder aid water softening which the laundry is dry.
detergent on dark are not soluble in water. – Use a liquid detergent to
coloured laundry. These have ended up on wash dark coloured textiles.
the laundry. Liquid detergents usually
contain no zeolites.
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The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button
Possible cause Remedy

The machine is not con- Insert the plug in the socket and switch on.
nected to the electricity
supply.
The machine is not Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.
switched on.
The electronic This is automatically deactivated at the end of a
programme lock has been programme. To deactivate it early see "Locking
activated. functions".
The electronic system To deactivate it see "Locking functions".
lock has been activated.
Power cut Open the drum door as described in the section
"Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure".
The drum lighting is not Open the drum door as described in the section
in position properly. "Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure."
The door was not cor- Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
rectly engaged. and then press the Door button.
There is still water in the Clean the fluff filter and the drain pump.
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened when the suds temperature
is higher than 55°C.
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Opening the drum door in the Blocked drain outlet

event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa-
and/or power failure ter will be retained in the machine (up
^ Switch the washing machine off. to 25 litres).
There is a filter flap opener behind the ,Caution: If laundry has been
detergent drawer facia panel. washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding or burn-
ing!
^ Place a dish under the access flap.
^ Remove the opener.
^ 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. Se-
cure the fluff filter back into position
and empty the dish before repeating
the procedure. To stop the flow of wa-
ter: Tighten the fluff filter back up again.
^ Use it to open the access flap.
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Once the flow of water ceases:
,Make sure the fluff filter is se-
curely tightened. Otherwise there is
a risk of water leakage during use.
Opening the drum door
,Always make sure that the drum

is stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is ex-
tremely dangerous.
^ Remove the fluff filter completely.

^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.
^ Pull the emergency release down-

wards (see illustration). The drum
door will open.
^ Check that the impeller can turn eas-

ily. Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
buttons, coins, etc) and fluff. Clean
the fluff filter housing.
^ Put the fluff filter back in place and
secure.
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Changing the lamp for the

drum lighting The new lamp must be of the same
type (G4) with a maximum power
The washing machine will still oper- output of 5 watts/12 volts.
ate with no lighting in place or if the
lighting is faulty. The lamps are available from an electri-
cal retailer, your Miele Dealer or from
^ Remove the yellow lever from behind the Miele Spare Parts Department.
the detergent drawer facia panel as
described previously.
^ Switch the washing machine on and
open the drum door.
^ Now disconnect the washing ma-
chine from the electricity supply, see
"Warning and Safety instructions".
^ Insert the new lamp into the plastic

holder.
^ Carefully fit the plastic holder and the
protective cover together.
^ Insert the lighting unit back into the
socket and turn it clockwise to secure
it.
It is absolutely essential for the cor-

rect functioning of the washing ma-
chine that the drum lighting unit is
^ Insert the lever into the slot in the
fitted correctly in position.
drum lighting unit (see illustration)
and turn anti-clockwise (a quarter
turn) until you feel a resistance.
^ Pull out the loosened unit with your
fingers.
^ Press the two prongs to separate the
plastic holder 1 from the protective
cover 2.
^ Remove the faulty lamp from the
plastic holder.
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Customer contact Please note that telephone calls may

In the event of any faults which you be monitored and recorded to im-
cannot remedy yourself please contact prove our service.
– Your Miele dealer or
Appliance guarantee
– Your nearest Miele Service Depart-
The appliance is guaranteed for a pe-
ment (see back cover for the ad-
riod of 1 year.
dress).
See the guarantee card supplied with
When contacting the Service Depart-
the machine for further details.
ment, please quote the model and se-
rial number of your appliance, both of
which are shown on the data plate visi-
ble at the top inside of the door above
the porthole glass when the door is
open.
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Installation and connection
Front view
a Inlet hoses with "Waterproof system" h Detergent dispenser drawer

for cold water and hot water connec-
i Drum door
tion
j Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and
b Electrical connection
emergency release
c - f Flexible drain hose (with detach-
k Handle recesses for moving the ma-
able swivel elbow)
chine
g Facia panel with controls
l Four height adjustable screw feet
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Rear view
a Protruding lid edge for holding when e Drainage hose

moving the machine f Cover with transit bars
b Electricity supply cable g Restraining clip for:
c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system – Inlet hose
for hot water connection
– Drain hose
d Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system
for mains cold water connection – Electricity supply cable
– Transit bars when removed
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Installation surface Installing the washing machine

A concrete floor is the most suitable in- To manoeuvre the machine out of its
stallation surface for a washing ma- packing case to its installlation site hold
chine, being far less prone to vibration it by the edge of the lid where it pro-
during the spin cycle than wooden trudes to the rear of the washing ma-
floorboards or a carpeted surface. chine as well as by the handle recesses
at the front.
Please note the following points:
Please note:
^ The machine must be level and se-
curely positioned. ^ Do not lift the machine by the drum
door.
^ To avoid vibrations during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.
,Ensure that the machine feet and
the floor are dry to prevent the ma-
If installing on a wooden joist floor: chine from slipping during the spin
cycle.
^ we recommend a plywood base
(at least 59x52x3 cm). The base
should span several joists and be Removing the transit fittings
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).
^ 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.
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^ Using the spanner supplied turn the ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,
left-hand transit bar 90°, then then
^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
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,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.
^ 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 b are fitted over retainers a.
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Levelling the machine

The machine must stand perfectly level
on all four feet to ensure safe and
proper operation.
^ Using the spanner supplied turn

counter nut 2 in a clockwise direc-
tion. Then turn counter nut 2 together
with foot 1 to unscrew.
^ Use a spirit level to check the ma-
Incorrect installation may increase elec-
chine is standing level.
tricity and water consumption and may
cause the machine to move about. ^ Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe
wrench. Turn counter nut 2 again us-
False values may also show in the
ing the spanner supplied until it sits
Load % and Detergent % display.
firmly up against the housing.
Screwing out and adjusting the feet ,All four counternuts must be
The four adjustable screw feet are used firmly up against the housing. Please
to level the machine. All four feet are also check this for the feet which did
screwed in when the machine is deliv- not need adjustment. Otherwise
ered. there is the danger of the machine
moving about.
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This washing machine is not suitable The load size sensor must be cali-
for building under a worktop. brated to zero after the washing ma-
chine has been installed and con-
Washer and Dryer stack nected.
See "Before using for the first time".
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A stacking
kit is necessary and can be purchased
from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
Please note:
a Safety distance to wall:

at least 2 cm
b Height: Stacking kit with pull-out
shelf:
approx. 172 cm
Stacking kit without pull-out shelf:
approx. 170 cm
c Depth of the washer-dryer stack:
approx. 63 cm
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Connection to the water supply Useful hints when connecting to the hot
water supply
This washing machine can be con-
nected to a cold water supply (mains – The maximum temperature at the
water supply) or a hot water supply. stocpcock must not exceed 60°C.
The ideal temperature is 55°C.
The washing machine must always
– Before connecting the washing ma-
be connected to the mains water
chine, check that no more than 5
supply (inlet hose with blue dots).
litres of cold water flow out of the
connection point. Every extra litre of
Cold water connection (mains water
cold water will compromise the ma-
supply)
chine’s energy efficiency.
The inlet hose with blue dots is used for
– When connected to the hot water
mains water connection.
supply, after some time the washing
machine will switch over to the mains
Hot water connection
water supply. However, this safety
The inlet hose with red dots is used for feature is not suitable for constant
connection to the hot water supply. use. The washing machine will use
the hot water supply thereafter but
this can lead to a poor wash result.
The conditions for connection are

described on the following pages.
This appliance incorporates

backflow protection complying with
AS/NZS 3500.1.2.
No further backflow protection re-
quired for connection to the water
supply.
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The Waterproof system The machine is designed to operate
with a minimum flow pressure of 1 bar.
Function There is a minimum flow pressure of 1
bar if 5 litres of water flow into a suit-
At the heart of this leak protection sys-
able container in 15 seconds.
tem there is an electric safety valve
which works like an automatic stop- The static water pressure must not ex-
cock. ceed 10 bar. If it is higher than 10 bar it
is essential to fit a reducer valve.
The Miele Waterproof system protects
from water damage in the following Connection to the mains water supply
cases: should incorporate a mains stopcock
with 3/4" thread. The stopcock should
– Protection in the event of a leaking
be fitted by a qualified plumber.
machine.
Any leaking water is collected in a The connection point is subject to
sump in the base of the appliance. A mains water pressure. Turn on the
float switch switches off the safety stopcock slowly and check for leaks.
valve electrically no more water will Correct the position of the washer
flow into the machine. Water in the and union if appropriate.
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
switches 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 au-
thorities do not require it to have a
non-return valve as the washing ma-
chine has been designed to comply
with DVGW regulations (German Asso-
ciation of Gas and Water Engineers,
see data plate).
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The plastic casing of the water connection contains an electric component. 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. Use a metal extension hose
availabel from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
The protective sleeve of the hose

must not be damaged.
Do not dip into any liquid.
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Maintenance
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 pres-
sures of up to 140 bar and can be used
as a flexible extension to the water sup-
ply.
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Connection to the drainage Drain hose connection:

system 1. Direct into a sink or basin:
The machine drains via a drain pump Please note the following
with a delivery head of 1 metre*.
– Hook the hose over the edge and se-
The drain hose must not be kinked as cure.
this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow
at the end of the hose can be turned in – Make sure that the water can drain
either direction, or can be detached if away freely without hindrance. Other-
required, with a sharp twist and pull. wise there is a risk of water overflow-
ing or of some of the drained water
* For a delivery head of more than 1 m being sucked back into the machine.
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second
duo-drain pump is available with the 2. Connected securely to a plastic drain
corresponding kit from the Miele Spare pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no
Parts Department or your Miele Dealer. need to use a non-return valve.
3. Connected securely to a standpipe.
4. Connected securely to a floor gully.
If required, the drain hose can be ex-
tended to a length of 5 m. The neces-
sary parts can be purchased from the
Miele Spare Parts Department or your
Miele dealer.
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Electrical connection The wire which is coloured brown must

be connected to the terminal in the
The washing machine is supplied with a
plug which is marked with the letter L or
mains cable with moulded plug for con-
coloured red.
nection to a 230-240V mains supply.
The voltage, rated load and plug/fuse
rating are given on the data plate. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
Please ensure these match the house- MUST BE EARTHED
hold mains supply.
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.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in accordance with the following
code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance do not corre-
spond with the coloured markings iden-
tifying the terminals of your plug, pro-
ceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green 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
coloured 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.
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Consumption data
Consumption data with hot water (Hot water temperature 55°C)
Load Energy Water Duration
in kWh in litres Normal Rapid
COTTONS
95°C 5,5 kg 1 h 31 min 46 min
60°C 1)
5,5 kg 1 h 46 min 41 min
40°C 5,5 kg 1 h 46 min 41 min
MINIMUM IRON
40°C 2,5 kg 1 h 08 min 40 min
DELICATES
30°C 1,0 kg 54 min 39 min
Consumption data without hot water

Load Energy Water Duration
in kWh in litres Normal Rapid
COTTONS
95°C 5,5 kg
60°C 5,5 kg
1)
40°C 5,5 kg
40°C 5,5 kg
MINIMUM IRON
40°C 2,5 kg
DELICATES
30°C 1,0 kg
Silks
30°C 1,0 kg
WOOLLENS
30°C 2,0 kg
1)
Programme setting for the AS/NZS 2040.2:1998 Standard
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.
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Technical data
Height 85.0 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 58.0 cm
Depth with door open 94.5 cm
Weight 94 kg
Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (ca. 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 maximum 10 bar (1000 Pa)
Inlet hose length 1.60 m
Drain hose length 1,50 m
Connection cable length 1.60 m
Drain pump head max. 1.00 m
Drain pump length max. 5,00 m
Lamp for drum lighting Typ G4 (5 Watt/12 Volt)
Test certificates awarded Radio / TV suppression, VDE
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Programmable functions
for changing
standard settings

The programmable functions can be The settings are as follows:
used to tailor washing programmes to
Setting 1:
suit your individual requirements.
an increase in the rinse water level for
the programmes listed.
Water plus system
Setting 2:
Selecting the Water plus additional an increase in the water level in the
option increases the water intake in main wash and rinses for the
the programmes listed below. programmes listed (the washing ma-
chine is delivered with setting 2 pro-
The water intake is increased in the grammed as standard).
wash and rinse stages and in the COT-
Setting 3:
TONS and MINIMUM IRON
an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS
programmes an extra rinse cycle is in-
and MINIMUM IRON programmes.
troduced.
Setting 4:
There are four different settings
an increase in the water level in the
which can be programmed to alter the main wash and rinses for the
water intake for the following programmes listetd and also an extra
programmes: rinse cycle in the COTTONS and MINI-
MUM IRON programmes.
– COTTONS
– MINIMUM IRON
Steps A to G on the following page
– Quick wash
describe how to programme and store
– Mixed wash a setting in memory.
– Silks
The programmed setting is then acti-
vated by pressing the Water plus addi-
tional option button.
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Follow steps A to G to programme D Turn the programme selector to
and store a setting in memory. DELICATES 30°C.
The programmable functions are acti- E The P will now flash in the display al-
vated to call up further features not ternating with the number 2
shown on the control panel by using the
In addition, one of the following num-
additional option buttons in combina-
bers will appear on the right of the dis-
tion with the programme selector.
play:
Before you begin, first ensure that:
1, 2, 3 or 4
– The washing machine is switched off.
F Press the START button to toggle be-
– The drum door is closed. tween the varous settings.
– The programme selector is at Finish. The number on the right of the display
shows which setting is selected.
A Press the additional option buttons
Rapid and Water plus at the same 1 = Setting 1 is selected
time, hold pressed in and . (increased water level in the
rinses)
B . . . Switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF button. 2 = Setting 2 is selected
(increased water level in the main
C Let go of all these buttons. P 0 ap-
wash and in the rinses)
pears in the display.
3 = Setting 3 is selected
(extra rinse in the COTTONS and
MINIMUM IRON programmes)
4 = Setting 4 is selected
(increase in the water level in the
main wash and rinses and also an
extra rinse in the COTTONS and
MINIMUM IRON programmes).
G Switch the 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 A Press the additional option buttons

Rapid and Water plus at the same
Activating gentle action reduces the time, hold pressed in and .
drum action. Slightly soiled items are
washed more gently. B . . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF button.
Gentle action can be used in the COT- C Let go of all these buttons. P 0 ap-
TONS, Quick wash, Starch and Mixed pears in the display.
wash programmes.
D Turn the programme selector to
If "Gentle action" is programmed into Mixed wash:
the machine, every wash cycle in these
programmes will be carried out with E The P will now flash in the display al-
gentle action rhythm. ternating with the number 9
The washing machine is delivered with In addition, one of the following will ap-
"Gentle action" deactivated. pear on the right of the display:
0 = Gentle action is deactivated.
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory. 1 = Gentle action is activated
The programmable functions are acti- F Press the START button to change
vated to call up further features not from one to the other. The display will
shown on the control panel by using the change accordingly from 0 to 1 or
additional option buttons in combina- from 1 to 0.
tion with the programme selector. G Switch the washing machine off with
Before you begin, first ensure that: the I-ON/0-OFF button.
– The washing machine is switched off. The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so un-
– The drum door is closed. til you alter it.
68
Top-up rinse for COTTONS A Press the additional option buttons

When this is activated, additional wa- time, hold pressed in and .
ter flows into the drum at the end of
the main wash and the suds are B . . . switch the machine on with the
cooled down. Hot suds can damage I-ON/0-OFF button.
plastic drainage pipes. C Let go of all these buttons. P 0 ap-
Top-up rinse takes place when temper-
atures of 95°C and 75°C are selected. D Turn the programme selector to
Starch:
The washing machine is delivered with
the Top-up rinse for COTTONS deacti- E The P will now flash in the display al-
vated. ternating with the number 10
In addition, one of the following will ap-
Follow steps A to G to programme pear on the right of the display:
and store in memory.
0 = Top-up rinse is deactivated
The programmable functions are acti-
vated to call up further features not or
shown on the control panel by using the 1 = Top-up rinse is activated
additional option buttons in combina-
tion with the programme selector. F Press the START button to change
from one to the other. The display will
Before you begin, first ensure that: change accordingly from 0 to 1 or
– The washing machine is switched off. from 1 to 0.
– The drum door is closed. G Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON/0-OFF button.
The setting you have selected is now
til you alter it.
69
Memory function A Press the additional option buttons

If an additional option(s) is selected time, hold pressed in and .
for a programme, and / or the spin
speed is altered, the machine stores B . . . switch the machine on with the
these changes in memory at the start I-On/0-Off button.
of a programme. C Let go of all these buttons. P 0 ap-
When that particular programme is cho-
sen again, the display will show the ad- D Turn the programme selector to Sep-
ditional option(s) and / or spin speed arate rinse:
which have been stored for that E The P will now flash in the display al-
programme in the memory. ternating with the number 11
The washing machine is delivered with In addition, one of the following will ap-
the memory function deactivated. pear on the right of the display:
Follow steps A to G to programme 0 = Memory function is deactivated

and store in memory. 1 = Memory function is activated
The programmable functions are acti- F Press the START button to change
vated to call up further features not from one to the other. The display will
shown on the control panel by using the change accordingly from 0 to 1 or
additional option buttons in combina- from 1 to 0.
tion with the programme selector.
G Switch the washing machine off with
Before you begin, first ensure that: the I-On/0-Off button.
– The washing machine is switched off. The setting you have selected is now
– The drum door is closed. stored in memory and will remain so un-
til you alter it.
70
Buzzer A Press the additional option buttons

When the buzzer function has been time, hold pressed in and .
activated, an audible tone sounds re-
peatedly at the end of a programme B . . . switch the machine on with the
or when Rinse hold is reached. I-On/0-Off button.
C Let go of all these buttons. P 0 ap-
The buzzer will sound for up to an hour pears in the display.
after the programme has finished.
D Turn the programme selector to the
The washing machine is delivered with COTTONS 75°C position:
the buzzer deactivated.
E The P will now flash in the display al-
Follow steps A to G to programme ternating with the number 20
and store in memory. In addition, one of the following will ap-
The programmable functions are acti- pear on the right of the display:
vated to call up further features not 0 = Buzzer is deactivated
shown on the control panel by using the
additional option buttons in combina- or
tion with the programme selector. 1 = Buzzer is activated
Before you begin, first ensure that: F Press the START button to change
– The washing machine is switched off. from one to the other. The display will
change accordingly from 0 to 1 or
– The drum door is closed. from 1 to 0.
– The programme selector is at Finish. G Switch the washing machine off with
the I-On/0-Off button.
The setting you have selected is now
til you alter it.
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Disposal of the packing mate- Disposal of your old appliance

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Special programmes Delicates and Silks / programmes

a Multi-function display g Programme selector

Please note that Load % depends

a Display Please note that in the following

Important control panel Press the "Spin" button to select a differ-

"Spin" button with indicator lights – Without spin

Brief instructions See the "Programme chart" in the next

Before washing With particularly stubborn stains ask

^ Sort the laundry by colour and by

,Foreign objects (e.g. nails, – Curtains:

Selecting a programme E Load the drum

^ Pull out the detergent drawer and

For heavily soiled and stained items.

For light to normal soiling with no visi-

The duration of the COTTONS, MINI-

^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly un-

At the end of a programme N Switch off the washing machine

^ Check the folds in the door seal for

Check that all the items have been

Adding or removing laundry The door cannot be opened, when:

– COTTONS – the programme has reached the Fi-

Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage

Altering a programme once ^ Turn the programme selector back

Quick wash Special features in the programme

Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, clean the dis-

Colour run and dye removers/

Electronic programme locking Deactivating programme locking

Electronic system lock E Next slowly turn the programme se-

To activate the system lock To de-activate the system lock

First, ensure that: Repeat steps A to F. The locked

,Disconnect the appliance from Extra cleaning

,Do not use solvents, abrasive

^ Clean the siphon.

The accessible filter in the union in the

^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the

Never forget to put the filter back in

,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit-

The chart is divided into the following sections to help you:

The programme does not start

Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes

Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy A

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme

Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy A

Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing

Problems Possible cause Remedy

General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result

Problem Possible cause Remedy