Operating instructions for washing machine W 906 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident, or damage to the machine. Q\ M.-Nr.
Contents Contents Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparation for use Help to protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Plumbing . .
Guide to the machine Guide to the machine 1 Electric supply cable 5 Facia panel with controls 2 Inlet hose (able to withstand pressures up to 70 bar) 6 Drum door 3 Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) 7 Panel for access to fluff filter, drain pump and emergency door release 8 Four height adjustable feet 4 Detergent dispenser drawer 3
Guide to the machine Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment i - Pre-wash Compartment j - Main wash Compartment p (with lid) -Conditioner b “Door" pushbutton opens the drum door e f Spin speed selector c “I - ON / O - OFF” pushbutton switches the machine on or off or interrupts a programme g Programme selector d 4 Pushbuttons for additional options Programme sequence indicator and control lights
Warning and Safety Instructions Warning and Safety Instructions Read the operating instructions before using this machine for the first time. They contain important information about the safety, use and maintenance of the machine. This will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner of the machine.
Warning and Safety Instructions The best materials are used in the manufacture of this machine, and every care is taken to check all parts. However, with time, deterioration of parts can occur, especially with such components as hoses, giving rise to leaks. This should be borne in mind if operating the machine without supervision. Check the hose regularly for signs of wear, and change in good time, to avoid leaks and subsequent damage. Faulty components must only be exchanged for Miele original spare parts.
Warning and Safety Instructions If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions. Consult the Miele Customer Service Department. Textiles which have been pretreated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine.
Help to protect our environment Help to protect our environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing is mostly manufactured from the following recycled or re-useable materials: – corrugated paper/card – polystyrene - CFC-free – untreated surplus wood – chipboard, contains no phenolic resins – polyethylene foil (PE) – packaging straps: polyropylene (PP) Rather than just throwing these materials away, please take them to the nearest local authority collection point for specif
Washing environmentally and economically Washing environmentally and economically Caring for the environment means savEconomy tips ing water, energy and detergent when To help you wash most economically, washing but without compromising on remember the following tips: results. The key to a good wash result is finding the best combination of amount of detergent, temperature, length of programme and the machine’s technology. If necessary, some programmes take longer to achieve this effect.
Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Flush out any residual test water still in the machine as follows: Do not load the machine. Add a little detergent to compartment j. Switch on the machine. Water hardness reminder The amount of detergent will depend on various factors including the water hardness level in your area. The dial located in the detergent dispenser box can be turned to the relevant setting as a water hardness reminder, (using 1 = soft, 4 = very hard).
Brief guide to correct washing Brief guide to correct washing The headings numbered (1,2,3,...) offer a brief step by step guide to the operating sequence. Before washing 1 Prepare the wash load eral times before being included in a mixed load. Delicate textiles should be washed separately in a delicates programme. Only wash textiles made from wool or wool mixtures if the textile care label states that they are suitable for machine washing. Pre-treating the washing Badly soiled areas, e.g.
Brief guide to correct washing 3 Load the drum Unfold washing and load loosely in the drum. To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items. This improves the washing effect and helps distribute the load evenly during spin. Overloading reduces the wash result and causes more creasing. Please note maximum load weights: COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg 4 Close the drum door.
Brief guide to correct washing After washing 1 Turn the programme selector to “Finish/Start”. 2 Press the “Door” button. Only remove washing from the machine once the drum has stopped turning, otherwise you may seriously injure yourself. 7 Close the drum door Otherwise there is a danger of objects being placed inadvertently in the drum. If these remained unnoticed and were washed in the next load, they could damage the washing. 3 Press the I-ON / O-OFF button. 4 Remove the washing.
Changing the programme sequence Changing the programme sequence Stopping a programme Turn the programme selector to “Finish/Start”. Interrupting a programme Press the “I-ON/0-OFF” buttton. To continue the programme, switch the machine back on. Changing an incorrectly selected programme: Turn the programme selector to “Finish/Start”. A new programme can be selected when only the “ON” indicator light is still on. Changing a programme which has been locked, see Section on Activating programmable functions.
Adding or removing washing Adding or removing washing Washing can be added or removed after the programme has already started, when using the following programmes: – COTTONS MINIMUM IRON and WOOLLENS The door can be opened during the following programme stage: – Main wash – MINIMUM IRON – QUICK WASH 40°C – WOOLLENS – Starch Press the “Door” button in and hold it until the door springs open. Add or remove items of washing. Press any option buttons that had previously been selected.
Adding detergent Adding detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated) and special application detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Woollens and knitwear containing wool mixtures should be washed using a detergent specifically designed for washing woollens. Amounts of detergent are recommended on the packaging.
Fabric conditioners/starch formulations Fabric conditioners/starch formulations Fabric conditioners/Texturisers Fabric conditioners make garments soft and fluffy to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Dispense according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Texturisers are synthetic starch formulations and give body to items e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. Open the lid of compartment p.
Programme selection Programme selection Programme COTTONS 9876 Fabric cottons and linen fabrics eg bedlinen, table linen, towelling, jeans, T-shirts and nappies. Temperature range 95°C bis 30°C (60°C) white nylon white polyester fabrics, (50°C) coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabrics with special finishes, acrylic cotton fabrics, coloured polyester / cotton fabrics (40° / 30°C) minimum iron fabrics not washable at higher temperatures, (60 - 30°C).
Programme selection Max. load 5 kg 2,5 kg 1 kg Fill the drum loosely 1/2 to 3/4 full Additional options – Soak – Pre-wash – Water plus – Short wash – Soak – Pre-wash – Water plus – Short wash 5 kg with heavily soiled items select “Soak” or “Pre-wash” with heavily soiled items select “Soak” or “Pre-wash” for lightly soiled items select Short wash" – Soak – Pre-wash – Short wash Use the Wool programme for textiles with wool content.
Programme sequence Programme sequence COTTONS MINIMUM IRON DELICATES Soak optional optional optional Pre-wash optional optional optional Main wash X X X Top-up rinse Graduated rinsing from 75°C – – from 50°C – from 50°C No. of rinses 3 oder 41) 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 Rinse & interim spin (rpm) max. 1000 max. 500 – Final spin (rpm) max. 1400 max. 900 max. 600 max. 30 mins – normal – part load – short wash Anti-crease spin & loosen max. 30 mins max.
Programme sequence WOOLLENS Starch – QUICKWASH 40°C – Spin Separate rinse – – – – – X – – X X – – – – – – – – – – – – – 3 2 – – 2 3 – 2 – – – – – – – – max. 500 – – – max. 900 max. 1400 max. 1400 max. 1400 max. 900 – max. 30 min max. 30 min max. 30 min – optional optional optional – optional optional Wool optional normal optional normal – – optional – medium high low 2) medium low – – – high Interim spin: There is a spin between the rinses.
Care symbols Care symbols Washing 9 8 7 4 2 1 a @ Cottons 95°C Cottons 60°C Cottons 40°C Minimum iron 60°C Minimum iron 40°C Minimum iron 30°C Delicates 40°C Delicates 30°C / h Hand wash ABC D y z dry clean do not wash do not dry clean suitable for chlorine bleach do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry q r s at normal temperature at low temperature do not tumble dry Machine washable woollens Use the special ’Wool’ programme, and only wash textiles bearing the label shown here: Ironing I H G J
Additional options Additional options Each of the following buttons can be pressed in to give an additional option. The following options are additionally available for certain wash programmes: “Soak” – For heavily soiled and stained items with dried on stains, or ones which can be bleached out, (e.g. blood, fats and oils, cocoa). – Soak duration: 2 hours. When the “Door” button is pushed in, all the other buttons spring out again, and the additional options are cancelled.
Additional options “With pre-wash” Spin – For heavily soiled and stained items. The final spin speed is selected by turning the spin speed selector to the setting required, but also depends on the basic wash programme chosen. “Water plus” – This is recommended for particularly delicate fabrics, and “Without final spin” – if more water is required for dispensing the detergent. Interim rinse and spin is carried out in the relevant programmes.
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the washing machine Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive detergent or soap and water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Clean the facia panel with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. The drum can be cleaned using a suitable proprietary stainless steel cleaner. Do not use abrasive cleaners, or glass or all purpose cleaners. These might cause damage to the plastic surfaces because of the chemicals they contain.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filter and pump Check the fluff filter initially after 3 - 4 washes to ascertain how often it is likely to require cleaning. With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of water run out. If the drain outlet is clogged, more water will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres). Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot! Open the flap Place a dish under the drain fixture.
Cleaning and care Once the flow of water ceases, remove the fluff filter completely and clean it. Remove any foreign bodies (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Turn the impeller by hand to check that it is free to rotate. Any foreign objects causing an obstruction should be removed. Clean the inside of the fluff filter housing. Remove any deposits of lime scale and detergent or foreign bodies from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit (as these objects can cause a leakage of water).
Cleaning and care To clean the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked every 6 months or so, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water supply. To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: First turn off the stopcock. Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet hose to the stopcock.
Problem solving guide Problem solving guide Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national regulations. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous. What to do if . . . Cause . . . . . . the programme does not begin: There is no power. The “ON” indicator light has not lit up. Remedy . . . Check that: – the door is properly closed. – the plug is plugged in, and the socket switch is on.
Problem solving guide What to do if, . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . one of the following lights is flashing: – “Soak / Pre-wash” – “Main wash” – “Rinses 1 - 2” – “Rinse 3” There is a fault. Start the programme again. If the light starts flashing again, call the Service dept. . . . the “Rinse hold” light flashes? The spin speed selector has been set to “Rinse hold”. Select a spin speed setting (or Without final spin). . . .
Problem solving guide What to do if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . the drum door cannot be opened. The appliance is not plugged in to the electricity supply. Power cut – Put the plug in the socket. – See “What to do if” - (1st Section) on how to open the door. The door was not correctly engaged. – Please press hard against There is still water in the drum. – Select the “Drain” the lock side of the drum door and then press the “Door” button. programme for the water to be pumped out.
Problem solving guide What to do if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . lime deposits appear on the drum surface: Not enough detergent has been used. – Use a descaling agent which must be stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for use in washing machines. – Use the correct amount of . . . grey, greasy particles cling to washed laundry: . . .
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure Switch off the washing machine. Open the drain pump/fluff filter panel and drain off any water as described in the Section on Cleaning and care. To check water pressure Place a bucket under the stopcock. Turn on the stopcock. If 5 litres of water flow into the bucket in 15 seconds the water pressure is correct. Electric socket – If there is any doubt about the electricity supply socket, consult a qualified electrician.
After sales service After sales service In the event of any faults which you can not remedy yourself, please contact: – Your Miele Dealer or – Your nearest Miele Service department. Future updates The indicator light marked PC is reserved for the service engineer, for updates in future years to your machine. (see back cover for the address). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the Model and Serial nos.
Installation Installation Installation surface Experience has shown that a concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine. Concrete floors are far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a surface with "soft" properties. Please note the following points: The machine must be level and securely positioned. Ensure that the machine feet and the floor are dry to prevent the machine from slipping during the spin cycle.
Installation Withdraw the two bars together with the support plate. Plug the two holes with the plastic caps supplied. The machine should not be moved without the transit fitting in place. The transit fitting should be stored in a safe place for future use. It must be re-fitted if the machine is to be moved again. Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure.
Installation Levelling the machine The machine must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper operation. Tighten the counternut using a screwdriver as indicated. Building under To install this appliance under a (continuous) worktop: A special conversion kit* is required. The machine lid must be replaced by a cover plate. To ensure electrical safety the cover plate must be fitted by a suitably competent person exactly according to the fitting instructions included with the kit.
Plumbing Plumbing Connection to water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with standard regulations. The German authorities do not require it to have a non-return valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DVGW regulations (German Association of Gas and Water Engineers, see data plate). Connection to a mains water supply should be carried out by a qualified plumber and should incorporate a mains stopcock with 3/4" thread. The 1.
Plumbing Connection to the drainage system The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre. The drain hose is 1.5 m long. It must not be kinked as this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in either direction, or can be detached if required with a sharp twist and pull. Drain hose connection: Direct into a sink: Hook the hose over the edge and secure.
Electrical connection Electrical connection This machine is supplied ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 230 240 V, 50 Hz supply. The machine is supplied with a 2 m long mains cable with moulded plug. The voltage, rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate. Please ensure that these match the household mains supply. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Programmable functions - Selection Programmable functions - Selection With the programmable functions you can adapt the machine to your individual requirements. A function stays programmed in memory until it is cancelled. The washing machine ignores any changes after the first three minutes of starting the programme, for example if the programme selector switch is set to a different setting or an additional programme is selected.
Programmable functions - To programme Programmable functions - To programme Programming and saving the programmable functions Programmable functions are activated using a combination of the buttons for the optional functions with the programme selector switch. These combinations can call up extra functions not displayed on the control panel.’ Programming takes place in three steps: – select programming mode – activate programmable function – store programmable function in memory 2.
Programmable functions - Check/Cancel Programmable functions - Check/Cancel To check the programmable function: To see if a selected programmable function has been activated, carry out Steps 1 to 6. – If the “Rinses 1-2" light comes on , the relevant programmable function is activated. To cancel the programmable function: Repeat the steps 1 to 9. – In step 7 the “Rinses 1-2" light now goes out. – In step 9 (Press the I-ON / 0-OFF button) the programmable function is cancelled.
Consumption data Consumption data Consumption data Normal Programmes (without any additional options or programmable functions) Load Electricity in kWh Water in litres Time normal Time short wash Cottons 95°C Cottons 60°C* 5.0 kg 5.0 kg 1.80 1.05 62 59 1 h 52 mins 1 h 47 mins 1 h 24 mins 1 h 12 mins Cottons 40°C 5.0 kg 0.55 59 1 h 35 mins 1 h 02 mins Minimum iron 40°C Delicates 30°C 2.5 kg 1.0 kg 0.45 0.40 65 75 1 h 20 mins 1 h 00 mins 43 mins 41 mins Woollens 30°C 1.0 kg 0.
Technical data Technical data Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 cm Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.5 cm Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 cm Depth with door open . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 cm Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 kg Max. floor load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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