Operating instructions for Washing machine W 526 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB M.-Nr.
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Contents Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and Safety instructions ~ This washing machine is not This washing machine conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the washing machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its installation, safety, use and maintenance.
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety ~ Unauthorised repairs could result in ~ Before setting up the washing unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician. Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out. machine, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged washing machine.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ This washing machine may only be used in mobile installations such as ships if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer. Correct use ~ Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ Textiles which have been pretreated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine. ~ Never use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing benzene, in this machine, as this may result in damage to component parts and create toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a fire and explosion hazard. ~ Never use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g.
Description of the machine Your machine has the following special programmes in addition to the standard Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Special programmes – Silks / Hand-washable fabrics which crease easily and do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks / programme (30°C temperature only). – Woollens / Hand-washable or machinewashable wool or wool blend fabrics can be washed in the Woollens / programme. If the garment care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold setting.
Description of the machine Time left display Future updates (PC) After the start of a programme, the duration of the programme selected will be shown in the display counting down in hours and minutes and finally in minutes. At some points during the wash, the time shown can change. This is normal. The indicator or check light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the machine's programme data.
Description of the machine Control panel a Display See the following page for more information. b Start button Starts the wash programme c Additional option buttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to select either the Short, the Pre-wash or the Soak option. Use the lower button to select the Water plus option.
Description of the machine Programme duration After a programme has started, the maximum programme duration (wash time) will appear in the display in hours and minutes. In the Cottons, Minimum iron and Automatic programmes, the machine measures the amount of water absorbed by the laundry and uses this to calculate the load during the first 10 minutes. If the machine recognises a smaller load it will shorten the programme time. Programme Max.
Description of the machine Important control panel features Wash programme rpm Cottons 1400 Programme selector Minimum iron 900 The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the temperature for that programme. Delicates 600 Silks 400 Woollens 1200 Quick wash 1400 Automatic 900 Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Separate rinse 1200 Starch 1400 Use the top button to select either the Short, the Pre-wash or the Soak option.
Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared for using for the first time. To activate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent.
Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. To make the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you are using. – Do not exceed the amounts of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging. – Use the Automatic or the Quick wash programmes for small loads.
How to wash correctly Brief instructions Please note: To help familiarise yourself with how to use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Selecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme" in detail. See the "Programme chart" in the next section for information on which programmes to use for different fabric types.
How to wash correctly Programme chart Cottons 9ö8E76* 30°C to 95°C Max. load 5.0 kg Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus Notes – Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily soiled laundry. – For heavily soiled laundry and/or soiling which has been left unwashed for some time, select the Soak additional option. – For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g.
How to wash correctly Delicates 21ac* cold to 40°C Max. load 1.0 kg Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for easy care cotton shirts and blouses. Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machinewashable by the manufacturer. Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing. – Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with Pre-wash advisable.
How to wash correctly Quick wash 7* 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cottons programme. Notes – Use less detergent (as for a half load). – If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action". See "Programmable functions". Note that this programme is not suitable for delicate items. Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid detergent. Automatic 72* 40°C Max.
How to wash correctly Garment care label symbols Ironing Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of bars under the symbol indicate the level of agitation permitted.
How to wash correctly Before washing A Sort the laundry ,Do not use 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 several times before being washed together with other garments. Always wash whites and coloureds separately. ^ Empty all pockets. ,Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.
How to wash correctly Selecting a programme F Select a programme B Switch on the washing machine ^ Press in the I-On/0-Off button. C Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door. D Load the drum ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items.
How to wash correctly Additional options H Select additional option(s) if required. Additional options can be selected as long as they are compatible with the basic programme being used. Each press of the top button selects the additional option in the following order: Short, Pre-wash, Soak, no selection. Use the lower button to select or deselect the Water plus option Pre-wash For heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains. Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains (e.g.
How to wash correctly I Adding detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because. . . . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . . . too much detergent results in: – Excessive foam, which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash, rinse and spin results.
How to wash correctly At the end of a programme When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes on the laundry can be removed from the drum. (This light stays on at the end of the programme and remains on until the selector is turned back to the Finish position). K Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button. L Remove the laundry. ,Only remove laundry from the machine once the drum has stopped turning. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could result in injury.
How to wash correctly Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started The door cannot be opened, if: Laundry can be added or removed after the programme has started when using the following programmes: – the water is above a certain level. – Cottons – the suds temperature is above 55°C. – the programme has reached the Final spin stage. – Minimum iron – Quick wash – Automatic – Starch ^ Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the door.
How to wash correctly Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage ^ Switch the washing machine off with the I-On/0-Off button. ^ Turn the programme selector to Finish. To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage you want the programme to continue at starts flashing: ^ Switch the washing machine back on again with the I-On/0-Off button.
How to wash correctly Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level No of rinses Rinse and Final spin interim spin Cottons d a ( 2-31) L2) L Minimum iron d a e 2-33) L2) L Delicates e b e 3 – L Silks ( d ( 2 – L Woollens ( c ( Quick wash d a Automatic d Starch Separate rinse 2 L 2) L ( 2 L2) L a e 2 L2) L – – d 1 – L – – e 2 – L d = Low water level ( = Medium water level e = High water level a= b= c= d
How to wash correctly This washing machine has fully electronic controls with automatic load recognition. This machine takes in the right amount of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate. This means that programme cycles and durations shown in the display can vary. The programme sequences outlined below are based on the basic programme with a full load. Additional options which can be selected have not been taken into account.
Detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated), tablets, liquid tablets and special application detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets are suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others and may not be suitable for Quick wash programmes.
Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to items of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. ^ Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme ^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to compartment §. Do not exceed the maximum level mark.
Cleaning and care ,Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket before cleaning the machine. ,The washing machine must not be hosed down. External casing and fascia panel ^ Clean the casing with a mild nonabrasive cleaning agent or soap and water using a well wrung-out cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above) with powder detergent approx. every 6 weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under warm running water. Clean the siphon tube in the same way. 2. Replace the siphon. If starching frequently, thoroughly clean the siphon and siphon tube regularly. A build-up of starch will cause them to get clogged. 34 ^ Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked every six months or so, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water supply. To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew. To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn off the stopcock.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance, 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 suitably qualified person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous. The programme does not start.
Problem solving guide The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on Problem Possible cause The Check drain light The water outlet is flashes. "– – –" appears blocked. in the display. The drain hose has been fixed too high. The Check inlet light The water inlet is flashes. "– – –" appears blocked. in the display. The filter in the water inlet hose is dirty. The Check inlet and Check drain lights are flashing. "– – –" appears in the display. The water protection system has reacted.
Problem solving guide A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal Problem Possible cause Remedy A The Check drain light flashes. The drain outlet is Clean the drain filter and the drain restricted. pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure". The Check inlet light flashes. The water inlet is restricted. Check whether – the stopcock is opened wide enough. – the inlet hose is kinked.
Problem solving guide General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cycle. The machine feet are not level. Level the machine (see "Installation"). The laundry has not been spun properly and is still wet. The machine detected an imbalance during the final spin and reduced the spin speed automatically. Include both large and small items in the load as this will give better distribution.
Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Liquid detergent Liquid detergents do does not give the not contain bleaching required result. agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains. Remedy – Use a general purpose washing machine powder containing a bleaching agent. – Pour stain removers into compartment j of the dispenser drawer and liquid detergent into a dispenser ball. – Never put stain removers and liquid detergent together in the dispenser drawer.
Problem solving guide The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. Problem Remedy The machine is not connected to the electricity supply. Put the plug in the socket and switch on. The washing machine is not switched on. Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. Power cut. Open the drum door as described in the section "Opening the door in the event of a power failure". The door was not correctly engaged.
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to 25 litres of water will be retained in the machine. ,Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot.
Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: ,Make sure the drain filter is securely 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 extremely dangerous. ^ Remove the drain filter completely. ^ Clean it thoroughly. ^ Pull the emergency release downwards (see illustration). The drum door will open. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.
Problem solving guide Customer contact Optional accessories In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself please contact Optional accessories for this washing machine are available from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele.co.uk. – Your Miele dealer or – Your nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover for the address).
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Control panel h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pump and emergency release k Handle recesses for moving the machine l Four height adjustable feet 45
Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine e Transit bar covers b Electricity supply cable f Restraining clip for inlet hose and drain hose c Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) g Restraining clips for transit bars when removed d Drain hose 46
Installation and connection Installation surface Installing the washing machine A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine, being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface. To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the edge of the lid where it protrudes to the rear of the washing machine as well as by the handle recesses at the front.
Installation and connection ^ Using the spanner supplied turn the left-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
Installation and connection ,To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine. Make sure that holes b are fitted over retainers a. ,The washing machine must not ^ Fit the covers on to the two holes. Then plug the holes as shown with the caps. be moved without the transit bars in place. Store the transit bars as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use.
Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are used to level the machine. All four feet are screwed in when the machine is delivered. ^ Use a spirit level to check the machine is standing level.
Installation and connection Washer and Dryer stack The fitting of building under kits and stacking kits must only be undertaken by qualified and competent persons, in accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit. Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A "WTV" stacking kit* is necessary and can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
Installation and connection The Miele water protection system The Miele water protection system protects the washing machine from water damage. The system consists of three main components: 1) the inlet hose 2) the electronic unit and the washing machine housing 3) the drain hose 1) Inlet hose The inlet hose can withstand pressure of more than 7,000 kPa. 2) Electronic unit and washing machine housing – Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine.
Installation and connection Connection to the water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The German authorities do not require it to have a non-return valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DIN regulations. The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 100 kPa and 1,000 kPa. If it is higher than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a pressure reducing valve.
Installation and connection Connection to the drainage system Drain hose connection: The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre*. Please note the following The drain hose must not be kinked as this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in either direction, or can be detached if required, with a sharp twist and pull. If required, the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m.
Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
Consumption data Load Cottons Minimum iron Consumption data Energy Water in kWh in litres 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 45 60°C1) 5.0 kg 0.85 45 Duration Short 1 h 42 min – Normal 1 h 57 min 1 h 56 min 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 45 40°C1) 5.0 kg 0.50 45 1 h 26 min 40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 45 1 h 26 min 1 h 56 min 40°C1) 2.5 kg 0.45 49 1 h 01 min 1 h 16 min – 1 h 56 min 1 h 56 min Delicates 30°C 1.0 kg 0.35 65 Silks / 30°C 1.0 kg 0.24 39 – 37 min Woollens / 30°C 2.0 kg 0.
Technical data Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 97.5 cm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see "Consumption data" Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa (1 bar) Water flow pressure maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet hose length 1.60 m Drain hose length 1.50 m Connection cable length 1.60 m Delivery head max.
Programmable functions for changing standard settings
Programmable functions The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requirements. The programmable functions are activated with the help of the Start button and the programme selector. Water plus system Selecting the Water plus additional option increases the water intake in the programmes listed below. The water intake is increased in the wash and rinse stages and in the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes an extra rinse cycle is introduced.
Programmable functions Follow steps A to G to programme and store a setting in memory. E Turn the programme selector to the Cottons 75°C position: Before you begin, first ensure that: A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 1, 2, 3 or 4. – The washing machine is switched off. – The machine is properly closed. – The programme selector is at Finish. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. B Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.
Programmable functions Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for washing slightly soiled items more gently. It should be activated for garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel too hard after they have been dried. Gentle action can be used with the Cottons, Quick wash, Starch and Automatic programmes. If "Gentle action" is programmed into the machine, every wash cycle in these programmes will be carried out with gentle action rhythm.
Programmable functions Top-up rinse for Cottons When this is activated, additional water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. B Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. C Wait until the Start indicator light comes on . . . Top-up rinse takes place when temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are selected. D . . . and then release the Start button.
Programmable functions Memory Function If an additional option(s) is selected for a programme, and / or the spin speed is altered, the machine stores these changes in memory at the start of a programme. When that particular programme is chosen again, the display will show the additional option(s) and / or spin speed which have been stored for that programme in the memory. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. B Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.
Programmable functions Soak A length of time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 minute increments for the soak process. If the soak option is pressed the selected soak time will be carried out for the period selected before the wash programme is run. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. B Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. C Wait until the Start indicator light comes on . . . D . . . and then release the Start button.
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