Operating instructions for washing machines 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.
Contents Caring for the environment ................................................................................... 6 Warning and Safety instructions ......................................................................... 7 Operating the washing machine......................................................................... 14 Control panel.......................................................................................................... 14 Examples on how to operate the machine ..............
Contents Spinning ................................................................................................................ 37 Delay start............................................................................................................. 39 To select delay start ............................................................................................... 39 To change delay start.............................................................................................
Contents Problem solving guide ......................................................................................... 62 The programme does not start .............................................................................. 62 The following fault messages appear in the display and the programme stops ... 63 The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of the programme ............................................................................................................
Contents Settings ................................................................................................................. 88 Language ............................................................................................................ 89 Detergent/amount .................................................................................................. 89 Degree of soiling ....................................................................................................
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mate‐ rial The packaging is designed to protect the washing machine from damage dur‐ ing transportation. The packaging ma‐ terials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufactur‐ ing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc.
Warning and Safety instructions This washing machine complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and dam‐ age to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, use and mainte‐ nance. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content.
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the wash‐ ing machine unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the washing machine un‐ supervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recog‐ nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation. Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the washing machine unsupervised.
Warning and Safety instructions The electrical safety of this washing machine can only be guaran‐ teed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the wiring system of the building tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Warning and Safety instructions The machine must be isolated from the electricity supply when cleaning and maintaining the machine and in the event of a fault. The machine must only be connected to the on-site water supply using a new hose kit. Old hose kits must not be re-used. Check the condition of the hoses regularly so that you can replace them in good time and avoid the risk of any water damage. The water flow pressure must be at least 100 kPa and should not exceed 1000 kPa.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the elec‐ tronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point. Before using the machine for the first time, check that the transit bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see "Installation and connection - Removing the transit bars").
Warning and Safety instructions Take care when opening the drum door after using the steam function. Danger of burning due to escaping steam and the high temperature of the surface of the drum as well as the porthole glass. Stand back away from the machine and wait until the steam has dis‐ sipated. The maximum load for this washing machine is 8 kg (dry weight). See the "Programme chart" for the maximum recommended loads for individual programmes.
Warning and Safety instructions Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in this machine. If detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them thor‐ oughly with lukewarm water immediately. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately and retain the packaging or label for refer‐ ence. Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their skin coming into contact with detergent.
Operating the washing machine Control panel a Display with sensors f Option buttons See the next page for more informa‐ Various options can be added to the tion. wash programme. b Start/Stop button g Programme selector For starting the programme selected For selecting the wash programme. and cancelling a programme once it h Optical interface PC has started. For service technicians. c Temperature button i button For selecting the temperature.
Operating the washing machine Programme duration After the programme has started the programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes. If delay start has been selected, the programme duration will appear at the end of the delay start time. Delay start The delay start time selected will ap‐ pear in the display. j sensor Scrolls down the list to the next op‐ tion or decreases a value. After the programme has started the delay start time will begin to count down.
Operating the washing machine Standard display Setting numerical values The standard display shows the follow‐ ing from left to right: 2:59 1600 – the programme duration – the selected wash temperature – the selected spin speed The arrows in the display indicate that a list is available. Touching the sensor scrolls down the list to the next option and touching the sensor scrolls up the list to the next option.
Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly in‐ stalled and connected. See "Installa‐ tion and connection". Also check that the drain filters are securely tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks during use. Removing the detergent car‐ tridges from the drum There are two cartridges containing UltraPhase1 and UltraPhase2 detergent for automatic detergent dispensing in the drum.
Before using for the first time This washing machine has undergone a complete functional test at the fac‐ tory and there will be some residual water in the drum from this process. For safety reasons, spinning is not pos‐ sible until the machine has been pre‐ pared for using for the first time. To ac‐ tivate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent. Using detergent could result in an ex‐ cessive build-up of foam. This also activates the ball valve.
TwinDos The washing machine has an integrated detergent dispensing unit. The detergent dispensing unit can be used with 1. the Miele 2 Phase System or 2. any other liquid detergent and/or fab‐ ric conditioner The Miele 2 Phase System The Miele 2 Phase System uses a base detergent (UltraPhase 1) and a deter‐ gent enhancer (UltraPhase 2). In order to achieve optimum results, the agents are dispensed separately during the wash process. The 2 Phase System cleans both white and coloured textiles thoroughly.
TwinDos Inserting cartridges/containers Keep filled containers or car‐ tridges out of the reach of children. Observe the instructions for use and warning instructions given by the de‐ tergent manufacturer. Using cartridges UltraPhase 1 and UltraPhase 2 are supplied in single use cartridges. Press the yellow release button (1.) and pull the container out (2.). Press the TwinDos container access panel. The panel will spring open. Remove the cap from the cartridge. Drop the panel down.
TwinDos Using containers Take the containers out of the com‐ partments. Open the yellow stopper and fill the container with your detergent of choice. Close the stopper and push the con‐ tainer back into the compartment. Make sure that it locks into position. Push the UltraPhase 1 cartridge into Compartment 1 until it locks into po‐ sition. Remove container 2 and push the UltraPhase 2 cartridge into Com‐ partment 2 until it locks into position. Keep the containers in a safe place.
TwinDos Open the Settings menu You have to enter the type of deter‐ gent being used in the Settings menu. Switch on the washing machine and wait until the standard display lights up. 2:59 OK Touch the sensor, the following will appear in the display: Touch the OK sensor. Use the or sensor to select UltraPhase 1 and confirm your choice with the OK sensor.
TwinDos Container 1 Touch the OK sensor. Not defined Touch the or sensor to select the type of product being used and confirm with the OK sensor. Dosage amount 105 ml Tip: If you live in an area with water hardness levels I () or III (), adjust the dosage for Miele products accord‐ ing to the information given on the packaging. Use the OK sensor to confirm the dosage amount or use the and sensors to change the amount. Set compartment 2 as described above.
TwinDos Running the first programme The TwinDos system needs to be primed before you can use the wash‐ ing machine. To do this you must run a wash pro‐ gramme without laundry. If the Miele 2 Phase System is being used, a query about the colour mix of the items will also appear. For whites Confirm the For whites option with the OK sensor. Open the stopcock. Press the Start/Stop button. Turn the programme selector to Cot‐ tons. Switch the washing machine off at the end of the programme.
Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy us‐ age are determined by the size of the load. To make the most of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you are using. – For precise dispensing use automatic detergent dispensing. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed, the automatic load recogni‐ tion system will reduce the amount of water and energy used.
Washing environmentally and economically EcoFeedback 2. Actual consumption You can call up information about the energy and water consumption of your washing machine with the EcoFeed‐ back sensor. Tip: At the end of the programme, be‐ fore opening the door, you can view the actual amount of energy and water used by the programme which has just been run. The following information will appear in the display: – an estimate of the consumption be‐ fore the programme begins.
1. Prepare the laundry Tip: Badly soiled areas can be pre-trea‐ ted with liquid detergent, stain remov‐ ers etc. first, following the manufactur‐ er's instructions. With particularly stub‐ born stains ask your dry cleaner for ad‐ vice. If you use a solvent-based Empty all pockets. Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and to components in the machine. Sort the laundry Sort the laundry by colour and by care label.
2. Select a programme Switch on the washing ma‐ chine Press the button. B. Selecting a programme via the programme selector at the "Further programmes" setting and the dis‐ play: Programme selection A. Selecting a programme via the programme selector: Turn the programme selector to the Further programmes setting. The following will appear in the display: Turn the programme selector to the required programme. The load for the programme selected will appear in the display.
3. Load the washing machine Open the door Close the door Take hold of the door and pull it open. Make sure that no items are caught between the door and the seal. Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. Please note the maximum load for the different wash programmes. The rele‐ vant programme load is always shown in the display when you select a pro‐ gramme.
4. Select programme settings Degree of soiling Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight body odour. Normally soiled Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains. Tip: You can alter the default setting for the degree of soiling or switch off the degree of soiling query in Settings (see "Settings - Degree of soiling"). Select a temperature You can alter the pre-set temperature of a wash programme. Heavily soiled Soiling and/or stains clearly visible. Press the Temperature button.
4. Select programme settings Selecting a spin speed You can alter the pre-set spin speed of a wash programme. Press the Spin speed button. The following will appear in the display: Spin speed 1600 Switch on delay start (if re‐ quired) The start of a programme can be de‐ layed from 15 minutes up to 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example. See "Delay start".
5. Add detergent There are several options for adding de‐ tergent. TwinDos Depending on which agents have been added in Compartments 1 and 2: Miele 2 Phase System The optimum amount of UltraPhase1 and UltraPhase2 will be dispensed au‐ tomatically according to the colour mix of the load. Press the Dos sensor.
5. Add detergent Detergent dispenser drawer 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 laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater ele‐ ments. Too much detergent results in: – Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash, rinse and spin results.
5. Add detergent CapDosing Inserting a capsule Three different types of capsule are available: Open the detergent dispenser draw‐ er. = Fabric care (e.g. fabric condi‐ tioner, proofing agent) = Additives (e.g. detergent en‐ hancers) = Detergent (for the main wash only) Each capsule contains the correct amount for one wash cycle. You can order the capsules online at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele (see the end of this booklet for contact details). Open the lid of the / compart‐ ment.
5. Add detergent Deactivating/changing CapDosing Touch the Cap sensor and follow the instructions in the display. If a capsule is being used, fabric conditioner cannot be added to the compartment at the same time, as water intake into the compart‐ ment when using CapDosing is sole‐ ly through the capsule. Close the lid and press it firmly shut. Close the detergent dispenser draw‐ er. The capsule is opened by the act of inserting it in the detergent dispenser drawer.
6. Start the programme - the end of a programme Start the programme Press the flashing Start/Stop button. The door will lock (the will appear in the display to show this) and the pro‐ gramme will start. If a delay start time has been selected, then this will count down in the display. At the end of the delay start time or im‐ mediately after the programme has started (if no delay start time has been selected), the programme duration will appear in the display.
Spinning Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1600 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 900 Woollens 1200* Silks 600* Automatic plus 1400 Down filled items 1200 Shirts 900 Final spin speed in the pro‐ gramme When a programme is selected the op‐ timum spin speed for that programme will appear in the display. For pro‐ grammes marked with a * in the chart, the optimum spin speed is not the max‐ imum spin speed. You can reduce the final spin speed.
Spinning To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) Use the Spin speed button to select the setting (Rinse hold). The laun‐ dry is not spun after the final rinse and remains in the final rinse water. This helps prevent creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum immediately after the end of the programme. – To start the final spin: The washing machine will display the maximum spin speed possible. You can select a spin speed lower than this.
Delay start With delay start you can choose when you want the programme to start. You can delay the start of the programme from 15 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example. To select delay start Press the Delay start button. The following will appear in the display: Start in 00 :00 h Use the and sensors to enter the hour and confirm your entry with the OK sensor.
Programme chart Cottons cold to 90°C Max. load 8.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabric, e.g. table linen, towelling, under‐ wear, T-shirts etc. Note The settings 60°/40°C differ from / as follows: – Shorter programme durations – Longer temperature holding times – Higher energy consumption Where particularly high levels of hygiene are required please select a temperature of 60°C or higher. Cottons / Max. load 8.0 kg Use for Normally soiled cotton garments.
Programme chart Delicates Use for cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and viscose. Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. Notes – Dust in curtains usually makes a programme with pre-wash advis‐ able. Select the Heavy setting for the degree of soiling so that a pre-wash will be carried out. – Deselect the spin for items which crease easily. Woollens cold to 40°C Max. load 2.
Programme chart Down filled items cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Jackets, sleeping bags, pillows and other down-filled items. Notes – Remove air from the items before washing to prevent an exces‐ sive build-up of foam. To do this either push the items into a nar‐ row laundry bag to compress them or tie the items together with a washable strap. – Observe the instructions on the wash care label. Shirts cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Shirts and blouses made of cotton and mixed fibre.
Programme chart Maintenance wash 75°C Empty With frequent washing at low temperatures there is a danger of a build-up of bacteria in the washing machine. Cleaning the washing machine will significantly reduce bacteria, fungus and bio‐ film and prevent the build-up of unpleasant odours. Notes – Optimum results can be achieved by using Miele machine cleaner. Alternatively, a universal powder detergent can be used. – Dispense the machine cleaner or universal powder via the deter‐ gent dispenser drawer.
Programme chart Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg Use for Performance outerwear (e.g. jackets and trousers) made from mem‐ brane fabric such as Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER® etc. Notes – Zip up or close jackets before washing. – Do not use fabric conditioner. – If wished, these garments can also be re-proofed using the Proof‐ ing programme. Proofing should not be done every time the gar‐ ment is washed. Proofing 40°C Max. load 2.
Options Options are selected and deselected via the relevant buttons and the display. Short Use this option for light soiling with no visible staining. The wash duration is reduced. Water plus The water level in the wash and rinse stages is increased and a second rinse is carried out in the "Separate rinse / Starch" programme. Press the button for the option you want. The relevant button will light up. Not all options are suitable for use with every programme.
Options The following options can be selected in addition to the pro‐ gramme: None of the options can be selected with programmes which are not listed in the chart below.
Garment care label symbols Washing Drying The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of bars under the symbol indicates the level of agitation permitted.
Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Cottons 2-51)2)3) Minimum iron 2-42)3) Delicates 2-42)3) Woollens 2 Silks 2 Automatic plus 2-42)3) Down filled items4) 3-43) Shirts 3-43) Separate rinse / Starch 0-15) – – – – Maintenance wash 3 Express 20 1 Dark garments / Denim 3-52)3)
Programme sequence = Low water level = Medium water level = High water level = Intensive rhythm = Normal rhythm = Sensitive rhythm = Ultra sensitive rhythm = Handwash rhythm = Carried out – = Not carried out The washing machine has fully elec‐ tronic controls with automatic load rec‐ ognition. It takes in the right amount of water required for the programme de‐ pending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate.
Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Changing a programme You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started: After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different pro‐ gramme. Press the Start/Stop button. The following will appear in the display: Cancel programme Touch the OK sensor. The suds will be pumped away. The fol‐ lowing will appear in the display: Prog.
Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry af‐ ter the programme has started Press the Start/Stop button. The following will appear in the display: Cancel programme Scroll up the list with the or sen‐ sor to: Add laundry Touch the OK sensor. If this message does not appear in the display then it is no longer possible to add or remove items of laundry. The programme will stop and the door will unlock. Pull open the door. Add or remove items. Close the door.
Changing the programme sequence Safety lock To deactivate the safety lock The safety lock prevents the tempera‐ ture, spin speed or options being al‐ tered during a wash programme. To activate the safety lock Proceed as for activating the safety lock. The following will appear in the display: Deactivate lock Press the Start/Stop button. Touch the OK sensor. The following will appear in the display: The safety lock is now deactivated.
Detergent The correct detergent Dispensing aids All detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and dosage recommendations on the pack‐ aging. Use dispensing aids, (e.g. balls) if these are supplied with the detergent, partic‐ ularly when using liquid detergent. The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: – the soiling level of the load – the quantity of the laundry – the water hardness level.
Detergent Miele recommended detergents Miele detergents and care products have been specially designed for Miele wash‐ ing machines. They are available to order via the internet at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele.
Detergent Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010 The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the Programme chart.
Detergent Fabric conditioner and liquid starch at the end of the pro‐ gramme Manual dispensing You can dispense fabric conditioner ei‐ ther by using automatic dispensing or via the detergent dispenser compart‐ ment. Automatic dispensing One of the automatic dispensing con‐ tainers must be filled with fabric condi‐ tioner. Touch the Dos sensor. Activate the appropriate container. Fabric conditioner will be dispensed in the last rinse.
Detergent Colour run and dye removers/dyes Do not use colour run or dye re‐ movers in this washing machine. They can cause corrosion in the ma‐ chine. Dyes suitable for use in domestic wash‐ ing machines can be used. However, please note that the salt used in the dyeing process can cause corrosion to stainless steel components in the ma‐ chine if you dye frequently. Always ob‐ serve the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergent can cause bacte‐ ria and unpleasant odours to build up in the washing machine. Use the Mainte‐ nance wash programme to clean the machine. Run this programme regularly or at the latest when Hygiene info ap‐ pears in the display.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the siphon tube and the channel Liquid starch can cause the siphon to become clogged. Make sure that you clean the siphon and siphon tube particularly thoroughly after us‐ ing liquid starch a few times. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from the com‐ partment and rinse under hot running water. Clean the siphon tube at the same time. 2. Replace the siphon.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the TwinDos system The washing machine has a cleaning programme for cleaning the Twin Dos system containers and the hoses in‐ side the washing machine. Miele 2 Phase System cartridges do not need to be cleaned. Clean the container or containers and hoses every time you change brand of liquid detergent or fabric conditioner or if the system has not been used for a long period of time (more than three months).
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the water inlet valve. These fil‐ ters should be checked every six months or so, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water sup‐ ply. To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: Using pliers, carefully loosen the rib‐ bed 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 Minor faults in the performance of the washing machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Depart‐ ment. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it. You should, however, note the following: Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regu‐ lations.
Problem solving guide The following fault messages appear in the display and the programme stops Problem Cause and remedy The water inlet is blocked or restricted. Check whether the stopcock is opened properly. Check whether the inlet hose is kinked. Check whether the water pressure is too low. Water intake See The filter in the water inlet is blocked. Clean the filter. Drainage See The water outlet is blocked or restricted. The drain hose has been fixed too high.
Problem solving guide The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of the programme Problem Cause and remedy Check dosage Excessive foam has built up during washing. Check the amount of detergent dispensed. With automatic detergent dispensing check the dosage amount set. Observe the instructions on the detergent packag‐ ing and the degree of soiling of the laundry. If necessary, reduce the dosage amount by incre‐ ments of 10%.
Problem solving guide The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of the programme Problem Cause and remedy The smoothing process which the laundry undergoes at the end of the programme could not be carried out properly. Check whether the washing machine is aligned correctly as described in "Installation and connec‐ tion - Levelling the machine". Check whether the maximum delivery height of 1 m has been exceeded.
Problem solving guide Problems with TwinDos Problem Cause and remedy No detergent and/or fabric conditioner was dispensed. Automatic dispensing has not been activated. Touch the Dos sensor before running the next programme. Automatic dispensing will be activated. No detergent/fabric conditioner was dispensed even though automatic dispensing was activated. Try again. If detergent is still not dispensed, call the Service Department. There are dark specks in the liquid detergent.
Problem solving guide General problems with the washing machine Problem Cause and remedy The machine shakes during the spin cycle. The machine feet are not level. Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly. The laundry has not The machine detected an imbalance during the final been spun properly and spin cycle and reduced the spin speed automatically. is still wet. Include both large and small items in the load as this will give better distribution during spinning.
Problem solving guide General problems with the washing machine Problem Cause and remedy At the end of the pro‐ The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer onto gramme there is still liq‐ which the capsule is placed is blocked. uid in the capsule. Clean the small pipe. This is not a fault. For technical reasons a small amount of water will re‐ main in the capsule. There is water next to the capsule in the fabric conditioner compart‐ ment.
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Cause and remedy Liquid detergent does Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching not give the required re‐ agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea sult. stains. Use the Miele 2 Phase System. The targeted addi‐ tion of UltraPhase 2 during the wash process re‐ moves stains effectively. Use a general purpose powder detergent contain‐ ing a bleaching agent. Grey, greasy particles cling to washed laun‐ dry.
Problem solving guide The door will not open Problem Cause and remedy The door cannot be pulled open during a programme. The drum is locked during a programme. Press the Start/Stop button. Use the sensor to select Cancel programme or Add laundry. The door will unlock and you will be able to pull it open. There is still water in the drum and the machine is un‐ able to drain.
Problem solving guide Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure Switch off the washing machine. Press the drain pump access panel. The panel will spring open. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, a large quantity of water can remain in the washing machine. Caution: If laundry has been Slowly and carefully unscrew the filter to let the water out. Be careful not to release too much water at once.
Problem solving guide Opening the door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to re‐ move laundry. Reaching into a mov‐ ing drum is extremely dangerous. Clean it thoroughly. Remove any foreign objects (e.g. but‐ tons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the fil‐ ter housing. Turn the impeller by hand to check that it rotates freely. Replace the drain filter correctly and tighten it securely. Make sure the drain filter is se‐ curely tightened.
After sales service Repairs Optional accessories In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please con‐ tact: Optional spare parts and accessories for this washing machine are available from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. – your Miele Dealer, or – Miele (Contact details for Miele are given at the end of this booklet).
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres‐ sure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electrical supply cable c Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) d Control panel 74 e Detergent dispenser drawer f Door g Access to drain filter, drain pump and emergency release h Access panel for TwinDos containers i Four height adjustable feet
Installation and connection Rear view a Drain hose b Transport clips for electrical supply cable, inlet and drain hoses e Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres‐ sure of at least 7,000 kPa) f Safety caps for transit bars c Electrical supply cable g Transport clips for inlet and drain ho‐ ses and for storing transit bars when d Protruding lid for holding when mov‐ not in use ing the machine 75
Installation and connection Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable in‐ stallation surface for a washing ma‐ chine, being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface. Please note: The machine must be level and se‐ curely positioned. To avoid vibrations during spinning, the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings.
Installation and connection Using the spanner supplied, turn the left-hand transit bar 90°, then Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, then pull the transit bar out. pull the transit bar out.
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 the top catch is located above the holder. The washing machine must not Plug the holes with the plastic caps as illustrated. be moved without the transit bars in place. Store them as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use.
Installation and connection Levelling the machine The washing machine must stand per‐ fectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase elec‐ tricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. 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 deliv‐ ered. Use a spirit level to check that the washing machine is standing level.
Installation and connection Building under a continuous work‐ top/ in a kitchen run The washing machine lid cannot be removed. This washing machine (with lid intact) can be pushed under a worktop if there is space to do so. Washer-dryer stack The washing machine can be combined with a Miele tumble dryer in a washerdryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit* to match your dryer is re‐ quired. All parts marked* are available from your Dealer or Miele.
Installation and connection The water protection system The Miele water protection system pro‐ tects all parts of the washing machine from water damage. The system consists of three main components: – the inlet hose – the electronic unit and drainage and overflow protection – the drain hose Inlet hose – Protection against bursting The inlet hose is tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa.
Installation and connection Connection to the water sup‐ ply The washing machine should be con‐ nected to a mains water supply in ac‐ cordance with current local and nation‐ al safety regulations. The German au‐ thorities do not require it to have a nonreturn 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 and 1,000 kPa. If it is higher than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a pressure re‐ ducing valve.
Installation and connection Connection to the drainage system 3. Connected securely to a floor gully. The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre*. The drain hose must not be kinked as this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in ei‐ ther direction, or can be detached if re‐ quired, with a sharp twist and pull. If required, the drain hose can be exten‐ ded to a length of 5 m. The necessary parts can be purchased from your Miele Dealer or Miele.
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 cur‐ rent national and local safety regula‐ tions (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.
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 643 mm Depth with door open 1077 mm Height for building under 850 mm Width for building under 600 mm Weight Approx. 96 kg Capacity 8 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data See "Consumption data" Minimum flow pressure 100 kPa Maximum flow pressure 1000 kPa Inlet hose length 1.60 m Drain hose length 1.50 m Mains connection cable length 1.
Consumption data Load Cottons Consumption data Energy Water in kWh in l Duration Residual moisture 90°C 8.0 kg 2.3 58 2 h 29 min 50% 60°C 8.0 kg 1.35 58 1 h 59 min 50% 60°C 4.0 kg 1.00 49 1 h 59 min 50% * 8.0 kg 0.92 48 2 h 59 min 44% * 4.0 kg 0.80 46 2 h 59 min 44% 40°C 8.0 kg 0.98 69 2 h 39 min 46% 40°C 4.0 kg 0.76 49 2 h 29 min 46% * 4.0 kg 0.60 39 2 h 59 min 44% Minimum iron 40°C 4.0 kg 0.60 49 1 h 59 min 30% Delicates 30°C 3.0 kg 0.
Consumption data Note for test institutes * Test programme in accordance with EN 60456 and energy label with Directive 1061/2010 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 options selected. The consumption data shown in the EcoFeedback display can vary from the consumption data quoted here.
Settings You can use the settings menu to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Settings can be altered at any time. – The sensor scrolls up the list. Before you begin, ensure that: – The washing machine is switched on. – The standard display is showing. OK Touch the or sensor until the setting you want appears in the dis‐ play. – The sensor scrolls down the list.
Settings Language The display can be set to appear in one of several different languages. The flag after the word Language acts as a guide to prevent a language which will not be understood from be‐ ing set. The selected language will be stored in memory. Detergent/amount For specifying the type of detergent present in the automatic detergent dispensing containers. See "TwinDos" for more information.
Settings Code The code prevents the washing ma‐ chine being used without your knowl‐ edge. Options – Activate The code is 125 and can be activa‐ ted. When the code has been activated, you have to enter the code after switching the washing machine on. Otherwise the washing machine can‐ not be operated. – Deactivate For using the washing machine with‐ out entering the code. This only ap‐ pears if the code has been activated previously. – Change You can enter a code of your own. Important.
Settings Machine switch-off The washing machine will switch off automatically after the end of the pro‐ gramme/anti-crease phase or after being switched on if no further selec‐ tion is made. Options – 15 minutes (Factory default setting) The washing machine will switch it‐ self off after 15 minutes. – 20 minutes The washing machine will switch it‐ self off after 20 minutes. Soak duration You can set a duration for the soak process of between 30 minutes and 5 hours.
Settings Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for wash‐ ing slightly soiled items more gently. Gentle action can be activated for the Cottons and Minimum iron pro‐ grammes. Factory default setting: Gentle action is switched off. Reduce temp. The boiling point for water is lower at altitudes of more than 1000 m above sea level. In order to avoid water boil‐ ing, the maximum temperature is re‐ duced to 80°C even when a higher temperature is selected.
Settings Maximum rinse level The water level in the rinse cycle can be permanently set to the highest val‐ ue. This function is useful for allergy suffer‐ ers as it achieves an excellent rinse re‐ sult. Water consumption will increase. Factory default setting: the maximum rinse level setting is switched off. Suds cooling Anti-crease The anti-crease function helps prevent creasing if laundry is not going to be removed immediately after the end of the programme.
Optional accessories Detergent, fabric care, additives and machine care products are available for this washing machine. All the products have been designed for Miele washing machines. UltraColor These and many other useful products can be ordered via the internet at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele (see end of this booklet for contact de‐ tails).
Optional accessories Down items Fabric care – liquid detergent suitable for pillows, sleeping bags and down filled items Fabric care agents are available as cap‐ sules in convenient single dose amounts or in a handy bottle. – retains the elasticity of down and feather filled items – retains the breathability of down filled items – prevents down filling clumping to‐ gether WoolCare – liquid detergent for woollens and del‐ icates Reproofing agent – for reproofing microfibre garments e.g.
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