Quick Guide
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Cleaning and care
Problem solving guide
Detergent
Programme chart
CLEANING AND CARE
These short instructions are not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with
the appliance. Please read the operating instructions supplied with your washing machine
before using it for the first time and take note of the Warning and Safety instructions, as
well as the full descriptions on how to use your appliance.
Quick Start Guide
Washing machine
PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE
Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info)
Washing at low temperatures and/or
using liquid detergent can cause bacteria
and unpleasant odours to build up in the
washing machine.
Use the Cottons90°C programme to clean
the machine. This should be done at the
latest when the indicator light comes on.
PROGRAMME CHART
Programme
Load
(inkg) Temperature Items Extra
Cottons
8.0 60°C ⁄ 40°C Normally soiled cotton garments.
These settings are the most efficient in terms of energy and
water consumption for washing cottons.
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Cottons 8.0 Cold to 90°C Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,
underwear, T-shirts etc.
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Minimum iron 3.5 Cold to 60°C Synthetic, mixed fibre and easy care cotton.
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Delicates 2.0 Cold to 40°C Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon
and viscose.
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Woollens
2.0 Cold to 40°C Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabric.
If the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the
cold setting.
Shirts 1.0⁄2.0 Cold to 60°C Shirts and blouses made of cotton and mixed fibre.
Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Delicates programme.
If the preset Pre-ironingoption is switched off, the maximum
load capacity is increased to 2.0kg.
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QuickPowerWash 4.0 40°C – 60°C Moderately soiled garments which are also suitable for washing
in the Cottons programme.
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Express 20 3.5 Cold to 40°C Cotton garments that have hardly been worn or are only very
lightly soiled.
Eco 40-60 8.0 Mixed loads of normally soiled garments for the Cottons
programme, sorted according to colour, that can be washed at
40°C – 60°C.
Proofing 2.5 40°C Microfibre fabric, skiwear and table linen made from mainly
synthetic fibres.
Drain/
Spin
–
Drain only: Select for the spin speed.
Separate rinse/
Starch
8.0 For rinsing hand-washed items.
For starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear.
= Short; = Water +; = Pre-wash; = Pre-ironing
Miele recommended detergents
Miele detergents Miele capsules
Programmes UltraWhite UltraColor
Cottons
–
Cottons
–
Minimum iron
–
–
Delicates
–
–
Woollens
– –
– –
Shirts
–
QuickPowerWash
– – –
Express 20
–
–
–
Eco 40-60
–
Drain/Spin
– –
– – –
Separate rinse/
Starch
–/– –/–
–/–
/–
–/–
Recommended
Specialist detergents (e.g. WoolCare)
– Not recommended
Fabric care (e.g. fabric softener)
Additive (e.g. booster)
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
Washing at low temperatures and the use
of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up
of mould and bacteria in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
ĺ For hygiene reasons, clean the entire
drawer at regular intervals.
ĺ Pull out the
detergent
dispenser drawer
until a resistance
is felt.
ĺ Press down the release button and, at
the same time, pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
ĺ Clean the detergent drawer with warm
water.
Cleaning the siphon tube and the fabric
softener channel
ĺ Pull the siphon
out of the
compartment
and clean it
under warm
running water.
ĺ Clean the siphon tube in the same way.
ĺ Refit the siphon.
ĺ Clean the fabric
softener channel
using a brush
and warm water.
ɒLiquid starch can cause the siphon
to become clogged. Make sure that
you clean the siphon and siphon tube
particularly thoroughly after using liquid
starch a few times.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing
ĺ Use a bottle
brush to remove
detergent
residues and
limescale from
the jets inside
the detergent
dispenser drawer
housing.
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some
of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele.
This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call.
Problem/Fault message Possible cause and remedy
The control panel remains
dark.
There is no power to the machine.
ĺ Check whether the mains plug is plugged in and
switched on.
ĺ Check whether the circuit breaker has tripped.
The washing machine has switched off automatically to
save energy.
ĺ Switch the washing machine back on by turning the
programme selector.
and appear alternately
in the time display.
The door is not closed properly. The door lock could not
engage.
ĺ Close the door again.
ĺ Restart the programme. If the fault message appears
again, contact Miele.
The fault indicator light
lights up, and appear
alternately in the time
display and the buzzer
sounds.
The water outlet is blocked or restricted.
The drain hose has been fixed too high.
ĺ Clean the filters and the drain pump.
ĺ The maximum drain height is 1m.
The filter in the water inlet is blocked.
ĺ Clean the filter (see the operating instructions).
The fault indicator light
lights up, and appear
alternately in the time
display and the buzzer
sounds.
The water inlet is blocked or restricted.
ĺ Check whether the tap is turned on properly.
ĺ Check whether the inlet hose is kinked.
ĺ Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.
The filter in the water inlet is blocked.
ĺ Clean the filter (see the operating instructions).
The fault indicator light
lights up, and appear
alternately in the time
display and the buzzer
sounds.
The water protection system has reacted. The washing
machine is switched off.
ĺ Turn off the tap.
ĺ Call Miele.
and appear alternately
in the time display and the
buzzer sounds.
There is a fault.
ĺ Disconnect the washing machine from the electricity
supply, either by switching it off at the wall socket and
withdrawing the plug, or by disconnecting it at the
circuit breaker.
ĺ Wait at least 2minutes before reconnecting the
washing machine to the electricity supply.
ĺ Then switch the washing machine back on.
ĺ Restart the programme.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele.
Problem/Fault message Possible cause and remedy
lights up.
The programme selector was moved to a different
position after the programme had started.
ĺ Turn the programme selector back to the original
position.
The programme has been interrupted.
ĺ Open the door.
ĺ Close the door.
The indicator light lights
up.
Excessive foam has built up during washing.
ĺ Use less detergent next time and follow the
manufacturer's instructions on dosage given on the
packaging.
The indicator light lights
up.
A programme using a temperature above 60°C has not
been run for a long period of time.
ĺ In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours
building up in the machine, run the Cottons 90°C
programme using Miele washing machine cleaner or a
universal powder detergent.
and appear alternately
in the time display.
The Pre-ironing Extra which runs at the end of the
programme could not be carried out properly.
ĺ Check that the washing machine is standing level.
ĺ Check whether the maximum delivery head of 1m has
been exceeded.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele. The
washing machine can still be used, however without the
Pre-ironing Extra.
After the programme is
cancelled, flashing bars
......... appear in
the time display.
For safety reasons, the door cannot be opened if the
suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
ĺ Wait until the temperature in the drum has decreased
and the bars have stopped flashing in the display.
and appear alternately
in the time display.
The door lock has jammed.
ĺ Call Miele.
The door cannot be pulled
open during a programme.
The drum is locked during a programme.
ĺ Follow the instructions in "5. Starting a programme –
Adding or removing laundry".