Operating instructions Washing machine W 1612 To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance, it is essential that you read these operating instructions before installation and use. This maschine is not approved for use in the United States. en - CA M.-Nr.
Caring for the environment Disposal of packing materials The packing materials protect the washer from damage during shipping. They have been selected with an eye to environmental compatibility and efficient disposal, and should be recycled. Returning packaging to the materials cycle helps conserve raw materials and reduces waste. The packing materials can be returned to your dealer. Disposing of your old appliance Old electric and electronic equipment often contains valuable materials.
Contents Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . .
Contents Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selecting the right detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Screw out and adjust the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Installing under a countertop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Washer-dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 The Miele water protection system . . . . . . . . . . .
Important safety instructions This washer complies with all applicable safety laws and regulations. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and property damage. Please thoroughly read these instructions before first using the appliance. They contain important information on the safe installation, operation, and care of your appliance. They are intended to help prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Important safety instructions Technical safety ~ Check the washer for externally visible damage before installation. Do not install or operate a damaged washer. ~ Before plugging in the appliance, you must make sure that the electrical rating (fuse amperage, voltage and connected load in watts, indicated on the data plate) matches the household electrical supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Important safety instructions ~ The appliance is not designed for use in non-stationary locations (for example, on ships). However, this use may be possible if a qualified specialist determines that the appliance can be used safely in the location in question. ~ For extended absences (e.g., a vacation), close the taps, especially if there is no gully near the washer. ~ Danger of flooding! Proper use Before hanging the drain hose in the washbasin, make sure the water will drain away quickly enough.
Important safety instructions ~ Textiles that have been pre-treated with solvent-based cleaners must be rinsed thoroughly in water before you wash them. ~ NEVER use solvent-based cleaners (e.g., benzine) in the washing machine. The use of such products can damage the appliance and generate noxious fumes. Fire hazard and danger of explosion! ~ NEVER use solvent-based cleaners (e.g., benzine) on or around the washing machine. Splatters can damage the plastic surfaces of the appliance.
Operating the washing machine Control panel a Display See the following page for more information. e Start/Stop button Starts the selected wash program or stops a started program. b Temperature button For selecting a temperature. f Extra option buttons Various extras can be added to the wash programs. c Spin speed button For selecting the final spin speed or Rinse hold orNo u (de-select spin). d PC / Optical interface Used by Customer Service for diagnostic checks and programming updates.
Operating the washing machine program duration Once a program starts, the estimated program duration (in hours and minutes) is displayed. During the first 8 minutes of the program, the washer calculates the quantity and absorbency of the laundry. This can cause an increase or decrease in program times. Programmable functions The following functions are selected from the display: – wash temperature – spin speed The programmable functions can be used to adapt the washer to your personal requirements.
Before using for the first time Setting the language Before the washer is used for the first time, it needs to be properly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Because the washer was put through a complete operational test in the factory, there will be some water left in the drum. For safety reasons, the washer will not spin until it has been prepared for use. To activate the spinning function, you will need to run a wash programwithout laundry and without detergent.
Environmentally friendly use Energy and water consumption Detergent consumption – To make the most out of each wash load, load the maximum dry weight for the program you have selected. – Do not exceed the maximum detergent dose listed on the package. – Use the Colours and Express programs for small loads. – Adjust the detergent dose to suit how soiled the laundry is.
How to wash correctly Brief instructions The bold headings numbered(A, B, C, ...) show the overall sequence of steps, and may be used as short-cut instructions. ,When pre-treating fabrics with solvent-based products (gasoline, for example), make sure that the product does NOT come into contact with any plastic parts. A Prepare the laundry ,NEVER use solvent-based cleaners (e.g., gasoline, cleaner's solvent) on or around the washing machine.
How to wash correctly B Switch the washer on D Select program C Load the washer ^ Press theDoor button to open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load it loosely into the drum. Mixing both large and small items in a load gives better wash results and helps distribute the load evenly during the spin cycle(s). Loading to the maximum listed amount helps keep energy and water consumption as low as possible, proportionate to other load sizes.
How to wash correctly F Select extra options Sensitive The water level for washing and rinsing is increased. You can also select other settings like Water plus, as described in the section on "Programmable functions". Heavy Soil For more heavily soiled items (dust, sand, etc.). Buzzer ^ Use the corresponding button to select any desired extras. When an extra is selected, the matching indicator light comes on. Not all extras can be selected in every wash program.
How to wash correctly G Add detergent It is important to use the right amount, because . . . . . . too little detergent results in: – the laundry not getting clean, and turning grey and stiff over time – greasy deposits on the laundry – limescale deposits on the heating element . . .
How to wash correctly H How to start a program ^ Press the flashing Start/Stopbutton. The estimated program duration will appear in the display as soon as the program has started. During the first 8 minutes of the program, the washer calculates how much water is needed, based on the absorbency of the laundry. This can result is shorter or longer program times. Check that all items have been removed from the drum. Items left behind could shrink or bleed colour during the next load.
Spin cycles Final spin cycle speed Program De-select final spin (Rinse hold) RPM Normal 1200 Wrinkle Free 1200 Delicates 600 Woolens 1200 Express 1200 Colours 1200 Dress Shirts 600 Denim/Jeans 900 Darks 1200 Drain/Spin 1200 You can reduce the final spin cycle speed. Exception: In the Normal program, the final spin cycle speed can only be reduced to 1000 RPM or above. It is not possible to select a higher final spin cycle speed than indicated above.
Program overview Normal Fabric 95°C to 30°C T-shirts, underwear, table linens and other such textiles made of cotton, linen, or mixed fibres Note for test institutes: Short program: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Wrinkle Free 60°C to 30°C Fabric Synthetic fabrics, mixed fibres and easy-care cottons Note: For fabrics that crease easily, reduce the final spin cycle speed.
Program overview Colours cold to 40°C Fabric Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Normal and Wrinkle Free programs. Note: The wash parameters (e.g., water level, wash rhythm and spin speed) are automatically adjusted for each load, to offer the best combination of cleaning and care. Dress Shirts Note: Pre-treat soiled cuffs and collars as needed. For silk shirts and blouses, use the Delicates program. Denim/Jeans Note: Darks 60°C to cold 60°C to cold – Wash denim inside-out.
Extra options The following extras can be added to a program: Short Sensitive Heavy Soil Buzzer Normal X X X X Wrinkle Free X X X X Delicates X X X Woolens / X X Express X X Colours Dress Shirts X Denim/Jeans X Darks X 22 X X X X X
Garment care label symbols Washing The number printed on the washtub symbol indicates the maximum wash temperature for the garment. 9 normal agitation 4 normal agitation c reduced agitation / Hand wash h Do not wash Examples for program selection Program Care symbol Drying The dots indicate the temperature q Normal temperature r Low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing The dots indicate the ironing temperature I approx. 200? H approx. 150? G approx.
Program sequence Main wash Rinse Spin Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Normal d a ( 2-41) L L Wrinkle Free ( c e 2-32) L L Delicates e d e 3 – L Woolens e e e 2 Express d b d Colours ( abc Dress Shirts e Denim/Jeans Darks Drain/Spin L L 2-3 2) L L e 2-3 2) L L c e 2 – L ( c e 3 – L ( b d 3 L L – – – – – L d = low water level ( = medium water level e = high water level a= b= c= d= e= Intensive r
Program sequence The washer is equipped with fully electronic controls and load recognition. It automatically determines how much water is needed, based on the size and absorbency of the load. This means that program sequences and times can vary. The program sequences listed here are based on the basic program, with a maximum load. Extra options have not been taken into account.
Changing a program sequence Canceling a program Changing a program You can cancel a program at any time after it has started. Program ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Once a program has started, a different program cannot be selected. Cancel program ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button again. The washer will pump away all the water in the drum. If you wish to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button. If you wish to select a different program: ^ Use the I-On/0-Off button to switch the washer off.
Changing a program sequence Loading or removing laundry ^ Press the Door button until the front door opens. ^ Load or unload the laundry. ^ Close the door. The program automatically proceeds. Please note: Once a program has started, the washer cannot detect changes to the size of the load. Therefore, if laundry is added or removed, the washer will assume the maximum load. The indicated program time may be extended.
Detergent Selecting the right detergent You can use any detergent designed for automatic washing machines. Consult the package for dosages and instructions.
Detergent The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: – How soiled the laundry is lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight body odour. moderately soiled Visibly dirty and/or just a few light stains. heavily soiled Visibly dirty and stained, with driedon soiling. – The size of the load – The water hardness If you do not know the water hardness level in your area, contact your local water utility.
Detergent Fabric softener, fabric shaper, and liquid starch Starch can be used to give body and crispness to laundered items. Fabric shapers are synthetic starches and give an even stiffer hold. Fabric softeners make garments soft to handle and help reduce static cling from the tumble dryer. Automatic dispensing of fabric softener, fabric shaper, or liquid starch ^ Load the fabric softener, shaper, or starch into compartment § . Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drum Cleaning the dispenser drawer Washing at low temperatures and/or with liquid detergents can allow germs and odours to form inside the appliance. At least once a month, to clean the drum and prevent the formation of odours, run a wash program at 60°C or above, using powdered detergent. Regularly remove any detergent residue. Cleaning the housing and control panel ,Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. ,NEVER hose down the washer.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the siphon and softener channel If liquid starch is used often, the siphon and fabric softener channel will need to be thoroughly cleaned. Liquid starch can cause a build-up and clogging. Cleaning the detergent drawer housing 1. Pull the siphon out of the compartment § and rinse under warm running water. Clean the siphon tube the same way. 2. Replace the siphon. ^ Use a bottle brush to remove any detergent residue and lime deposits from the jets inside the detergent drawer.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters The water inlet valves are protected by two filter screens. They need to be checked approx. every 6 months. If there are frequent interruptions to the water network, they may need to be checked more frequently. To clean the filter in the water inlet valve ^ Use adjustable pliers to carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew.
Troubleshooting What to do if . . . Many of the faults you may encounter during everyday use can be easily rectified yourself. This helps save time and money, because you won't need to call Customer Service. The following troubleshooting guide can be used to help address minor problems without a service call. However, please note the following: ,Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by qualified professionals.
Troubleshooting Fault messages in the display Problem Possible cause RemedyA The display lights up ; – The water outlet is restricted or and blocked. Drain fault flashes. – The drain hose is sitting too high. – Clean the drain filter and pump. – The max. drain pump height (delivery head) is 1m. The display lights up ; The water inlet is blocked or restricted. and Check whether: – the stopcock is open enough. – the inlet hose is pinched or bent. – the water pressure is too low.
Troubleshooting General problems Problem The washer shakes during spin cycles. Possible cause The feet are not leveled. The washer didn't spin There was an the laundry properly, and imbalance during the it is still wet. final spin cycle and the spin speed was automatically reduced. Remedy Even out the feet so the washer is stable, and tighten the nuts. It is best to include a mix of large and small items in the washer, so the laundry will distribute evenly. Rearrange the laundry and start Spin program.
Troubleshooting Unsatisfactory wash results Problem Possible cause Remedy You used liquid Liquid detergents usually – Use powdered detergent that detergent and the do not contain bleaching contains bleach. laundry isn't clean. agents. They may fail to – Load the detergent into the remove fruit, coffee and compartment j. tea stains.. – Never load liquid detergent and a stain remover together into the dispenser drawer. There is a sticky grey residue on the laundry (fat deposits).
Troubleshooting The loading door cannot be opened with the Door button Possible cause Remedy The washer is not Insert the three-pin plug into the socket and/or connected and/or switched switch the washer on using the I-On/0-Off button. on. The safety lock has been activated. Switch off the childproofing as described in the section on "Changing a program sequence" under "Safety lock". The pin code feature is active.
Troubleshooting Opening the loading door (blocked drain outlet and/or power outage) ^ Switch the washer off. Behind the flap that covers the detergent compartment, there is lever to open the access flap. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to 25 l will be retained inside the washer. ,Caution: If laundry has just been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot - Beware of scalding!.
Troubleshooting Once the flow of water ceases: ,If the drain filter is not securely tightened, there is a risk of water leakage during operation. Opening the loading door ,NEVER reach into the drum until is has completely stopped moving. Reaching into a moving drum carries the risk of serious injury. ^ Pull the drain filter entirely out. ^ Thoroughly clean the filter. ^ Pull the emergency release (see illustration). The loading door will open.
Customer service Repairs Program updates (PC) For faults you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: The PC optical interface is used by Customer Service to transfer program updates (PC = Program Correction). – your Miele dealership or – the Miele Factory Repair Service. The telephone number for the Factory Repair Service is listed at the back of these operating instructions. When contacting Customer Service, you will need to quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose for hot water h Detergent dispenser drawer b Inlet hose for tap water (cold) i Control panel c Power cord j Loading door d - g Drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) k Access to drain filter, drain pump, and emergency door release n Four height-adjustable feet 42
Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid to grip when moving the washer e Drain hose b Power cord g Bracket for: c Inlet hose for hot water – inlet hose d Inlet hose for tap water (cold) – drain hose f Shipping rod covers – power cord h Brackets for: – shipping rods when removed 43
Installation and connection Installation surface The best installation surface is a cement floor. In contrast to wooden floorboards or other "soft" types of flooring, cement is less prone to vibration during the spin cycle(s). Please note: ^ Make sure the washer is standing square on stable footing. ^ To avoid vibration during spin cycles, do not install the washer on soft floor coverings.
Installation and connection ^ Use the combination wrench supplied to turn the left-hand shipping rod 90°, and then ^ pull the rod out. ^ Turn the right-hand shipping rod 90°, and ^ pull it out.
Installation and connection ,To avoid the risk of injury, the holes for the shipping rods need to be covered once the rods have been removed. ^ Secure the shipping rods to the back of the washing machine. Make sure that the holes b are fitted over the retainers a. ^ Fit the covers, then caps into the two holes. ,The washer must NOT be moved without the shipping rods in place. Store them as shown or keep in a safe place for future use.
Installation and connection Levelling the machine To ensure safe and proper operation, the washer must stand perfectly level on all four feet. ^ Use a level to check that the washer is standing square. Improper footing may increase water and power consumption, and may cause the washer to wander across the floor. Screw out and adjust the feet Use the four adjustable feet to level the washer. The washer is delivered with all four feet in the shortest (screwed in) position.
Installation and connection Installing under a countertop ,The washer lid must NOT be removed. Provided the workspace is high enough, the washer can be pushed under a countertop with the lid in place. Washer-dryer stack The washer can be stacked with a Miele tumble dryer. A stacking kit will "WTV 412", part# 6 478 870, be required and can be obtained through your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service.
Installation and connection The Miele water protection system Connecting to the water supply The Miele water protection system protects the washer from water damage. The washer is designed to comply with applicable CSA standards, for connection to a tap water line. It does not require a non-return valve.
Installation and connection This washer uses hot and cold household water. The washer must always be connected to a tap water line (cold water, inlet hose with blue tag). Tap water line (cold water) The tap water connection is established using the inlet hose with the blue marking. If the washer is connected to this line only, the appliance will need to be reprogrammed to cold water fill only. Please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service for reprogramming instructions.
Installation and connection Drainage system The appliance drains through a pump with a 1m delivery head. For the water to drain freely, the hose must be free of kinks. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in either direction, or removed as needed with a sharp twist and pull. If required, the hose can be extended to a length of 5m. The necessary parts can be ordered through your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. For delivery heads over 1m (up to a max. of 1.
Installation and connection Electrical connection GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes an ordinances.
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 634 mm Depth with door open 1074 mm Height for building under 850 mm Width for building under 600 mm Weight 99 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Voltage see data plate Connected load (watts) see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see section on "Consumption data" Min. water flow pressure 100 kPa (1 bar) Max. water flow pressure 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet hose length 1.60 m Drain hose length 1.
Programmable functions for changing default settings You can use the programmable functions to adjust the electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be changed at any time.
Programmable functions To access programmable functions Use the Start/Stop button and the program selector to access the programmable functions. This second function for the button and selector is not indicated on the panel. Before you begin, check that: – The washer is switched off. To change a programmable function Turn the program selector to see the various options available for a programmable function. The currently set option is marked with a check L.
Programmable functions Water plus Use the Water plus programmable function to set the options for the Sensitive button. Gentle wash Activating the Gentle wash feature reduces the drum action. It is suitable for gently washing mildly soiled items. You can choose one of three options: Water + (Factory setting) The water level is increased in the washing and rinsing segments. Extra rinse An additional rinse cycle is inserted.
Programmable functions Pin code You can use a pin code to lock the electronics. This feature protects your washer against unauthorized use. Once the pin code is activated, you will need to enter it whenever you wish to operate the washer. Pin code ... ^ Press the Start/Stopbutton. To activate the pin code Activate 1 2 5 ^ Press the Start/Stopbutton.
Programmable functions Temperature unit You can choose whether temperatures will be displayed in °C/ Celsius or in °F/Fahrenheit. Keypad tone There will be a beep whenever a button is pressed. The factory setting for the keypad tone is Off. The factory setting is °C/Celsius. Brightness Buzzer When the buzzer feature is activated, a signal will be heard when the program ends or when Rinse hold is reached.
Programmable functions Standby display To save energy, the display goes out and the Start/Stop button will start flashing slowly. The display will always go out: – if no program is selected within 10 minutes of switching on the machine. – 10 minutes after the end of a program. Press any button to bring the display back on. You can also set the display to fade out or remain visible while a program is running. On The standby function is activated.
Subject to change without notice / 2009 M.-Nr.
