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Operating instructions for Washing machine W 404 Plus To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is G essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 020 390
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance
material or machine
The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances /
has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials
are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of
and can normally be recycled. incorrectly, could be potentially
hazardous to human health and to the
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
environment. They are, however,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
essential for the correct functioning of
kept out of the reach of babies and
your appliance or machine. Please do
young children. Danger of suffocation!
not therefore dispose of your old
Rather than just throwing these machine or appliance with your
materials away, please ensure they are household waste.
offered for recycling.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.
2Contents
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
"Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3Contents Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adding fabric conditioner separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adding starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . 33 To clean the filter in the water inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 36 General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 4
Contents
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
The Miele water protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connection to the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5Warning and safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
To avoid the risk of accidents and machine can only be guaranteed
damage to the machine please read when continuity is complete between
these instructions carefully before the machine and an effective earthing
using it for the first time. They system which complies with local and
contain important information on its national regulations. It is most important
safety, use and maintenance. that this basic safety requirement is
Keep these operating instructions in present and regularly tested and where
a safe place and ensure that new there is any doubt the household wiring
users are familiar with the content. system should be inspected by a
Pass them on to any future owner of qualified electrician.
the machine. The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
Correct usage earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Only use the washing machine to Do not connect the machine to the
wash items which are specified by mains electricity supply by an
the manufacturer to be machine-wash- extension lead. Extension leads do not
able on the wash-care label, and tex- guarantee the required safety of the
tiles composed of hand-washable wool machine (e.g. danger of overheating).
or wool blend fabrics as well as satin, The machine is built in accordance
lace, silk and other hand-washable with current safety requirements.
garments. Unauthorised repairs could result in
Any other applications may be danger- unforeseen dangers for the user, for
ous. The manufacturer is not liable for which the manufacturer cannot accept
damage resulting from improper use or liability. Repairs should only be
operation. undertaken by a Miele approved
technician.
Technical safety Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
Before setting up the machine,
repair work has been carried out.
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a The machine is only completely
damaged machine. isolated from the electricity supply
when:
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on – it is switched off at the wall socket
the data plate (voltage and connected and the plug is withdrawn, or
load) match the mains electricity – it is switched off at the mains, or
supply. If in any doubt, consult a – the mains fuse is withdrawn.
qualified electrician.
6Warning and safety instructions
This machine must only be Do not install your washing
connected to the on-site water machine in rooms where
supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses temperatures below freezing may
must not be re-used. Check the hose occur. Frozen hoses may burst under
regularly for signs of wear and tear. pressure. The reliability of the electronic
Change in good time to avoid the risk of control unit may be impaired at
leaks and subsequent damage. temperatures below freezing point.
Faulty components must only be Before using the machine for the
replaced by genuine Miele original first time, check that the transit
spare parts. Only when these parts are fitting at the rear of the machine has
fitted can the safety standards of the been removed (see section on
machine be guaranteed. "Installation"). During spinning, a transit
fitting which is still in place may result in
If the connection cable is faulty it
damage to both the machine and
must only be replaced by a Miele
adjacent furniture or appliances.
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger. Turn off the stopcock if the
machine is to be left for any length
In countries where there are areas
of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there
which may be subject to infestation
is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
vicinity.
particular attention to keeping the
machine and its surroundings in a Flooding danger.
clean condition at all times. Any If hooking the drain hose into a
damage which may be caused by wash basin, check that the water can
cockroaches or other vermin will not be drain off quickly enough to prevent the
covered by the machine guarantee. sink from overflowing.
Make sure the drain hose is secure, so
Use that the force of the water flowing out of
the hose does not dislodge it.
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as Take care to ensure that foreign
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
assessment of the installation has been paper clips) do not find their way into
carried out by a suitably qualified the machine with the laundry. These
engineer. may damage components of the
machine (e.g. suds container, drum),
which in turn can result in damage to
the laundry.
7Warning and safety instructions
If the correct amount of detergent Safety with children
is dispensed, the machine should
This machine is not a toy! To avoid
not need to be descaled. If, however,
the risk of injury do not allow
you do wish to descale the machine
children to play on or near it or to play
only use proprietary non-corrosive
with the controls. Supervise its use by
descaling agents and strictly observe
the elderly or infirm, and supervise
the instructions on the packaging. If in
children whilst you are operating the
doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser-
machine.
vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.
For machines with a ‘porthole’
Textiles which have been pre-
door, remember that the porthole
treated in solvent based cleaning
glass will be hot when washing at very
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
high temperatures. Do not let children
clean water before being washed in the
touch it.
machine.
Never use solvent based cleaning Accessories
agents in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts Accessory parts may only be fitted
and create toxic fumes. Such when expressly approved by Miele.
detergents also pose a fire and If other parts are used, guarantee,
explosion hazard. performance and product liability
claims will be invalidated.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for Disposal of your old machine
use in a domestic washing machine.
Always observe the manufacturer's Before discarding an old machine,
instructions carefully. switch it off at the wall socket and
unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut
Colour run and dye removers off the cable directly behind the
contain sulphur compounds which appliance to prevent misuse. This
can cause damage such as corrosion. should be done by a competent
Do not use these products in this person.
machine.
The manufacturer cannot be held
Always make sure the drum is liable for damage caused by non-
stationary before reaching in to compliance with these Warning and
remove washing. Reaching into a Safety instructions.
moving drum is extremely dangerous.
8Description of the appliance
Special programmes Delicates and Silks / programmes
– Programme for hand-washable In these programmes, the laundry is
fabrics (Silks /) washed and spun very gently to reduce
creasing and the amount of ironing
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
required, thus providing "Easy care" for
easily and do not contain wool can
your laundry.
be washed in the Silks /
programme (30°C temperature only).
Water plus system
– Programme for hand-washable
The water level for washing and/or
fabrics (Woollens /)
rinsing is increased. For Cottons and
Hand-washable or machine- Minimum iron programmes an
washable wool or wool blend fabrics additional rinse can also be selected.
can be washed in the Woollens /
programme. If the garment care label
does not specify a temperature,
wash using the cold setting.
– Programme for small loads
(Quick wash)
This is a Cottons programme for very
lightly soiled fabrics.
– Programme for mixed fabrics
(Mixed wash)
Suitable for small loads of garments
made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be
washed together. Sort according to
colour.
– Rinse programme (Separate rinse)
Articles are only rinsed and spun in
the machine.
9Description of the appliance Future updates (PC) 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. 10
Description of the appliance
Control panel
a Start button e Programme selector
Starts the wash programme For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
b Additional option buttons
The programme selector can be
Additional options can be added to
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise
the basic programme.
Use the top button to select either f Programme sequence indicator
the Intensive, Pre-wash, or Soak lights
option or a combination of these Show which section of the wash
options. programme has been reached
Use the lower button to select the
g Check lights
Water plus option.
h I-On/0-Off button
Indicator light on = option selected
For switching the machine on or off
Indicator light off = option not
or interrupting a programme
selected
i Door button
c Indicator lights for spin speed,
Opens the machine door
Rinse hold or Without spin
d Spin button
For selecting the final spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
11Description of the appliance
Important control panel Select the spin speed.
features Press the "Spin" button to select a
different spin speed. However, you
Programme selector cannot select a spin speed higher than
The programme selector is used to set the maximum allowed for the basic
the basic wash programme and the wash programme chosen.
temperature for that programme. The indicator lights show the speed
selected.
Additional option buttons
You can also omit the final spin
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme. ^ Press the "Spin" button to reach:
Use the top button to select either the – Rinse hold
Intensive, the Pre-wash or the Soak The laundry is not spun and remains
option or a combination of these suspended in the final rinse water.
options. This reduces creasing if the laundry
Use the lower button to select the Water is not going to be removed from the
plus option. drum immediately after the end of
the programme.
The indicator light will come on to show To continue the programme select a
that the additional option has been spin speed. When the programme is
selected. If an additional option is finished the Anti-crease/Finish light
chosen, which is incompatible with the will come on. Turn the programme
basic programme, it cannot be selector to the Finish position and
selected. press the door button to open the
door and remove the laundry.
"Spin" button with indicator lights
– Without spin
The maximum spin speed which can be
selected depends on the basic The laundry is not spun. After the
programme chosen. water has been drained away the
machine goes straight into the anti-
Spin speed Basic programme
crease stage. Spinning between the
1300 Cottons, Quick wash, Starch,
Drain/spin
rinses is also omitted in this setting.
1200 Woollens, Separate rinse
900 Minimum iron, Mixed wash
600 Delicates
400 Silks
12Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See the
relevant section under "Installation".
Also check that the fluff 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.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
^ Open the stopcock.
^ Press the I-On/0-Off button in.
^ Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 40°C.
^ Press Start.
When this programme has finished turn
the programme selector to Finish. Your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
13Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption Detergent
– Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amount of
usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the
the load. manufacturer on the packaging.
– Use the Mixed wash or the Quick – Reduce the amount of detergent with
wash programme for smaller smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than
amounts of laundry. the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed in the Cottons programmes,
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash,
the automatic load recognition
Intensive)
system will reduce the amount of
water, time and energy used. This Select:
may mean that the programme
a wash programme without any
duration alters during the course of
additional options for light to normal
the wash programme.
soiling where there are no obvious
– Instead of the Cottons 95°C marks.
programme, use the Cottons 60°C
a wash programme together with the
programme together with the
Intensive option for normal to heavily
Intensive additional option. This will
soiled laundry with visible staining.
give an energy saving of between
35% and 45%. The programme – Use the additional option Soak
duration will be longer. This instead of Pre-wash. If Soak is
combination is sufficient for most followed immediately by a main wash
levels of soiling. For stubborn or old the same suds are used.
stains, use the Soak option.
When drying with a tumble dryer
– Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
14How to wash correctly
Brief instructions See the "Programme chart" in the next
section for information on which
Please note:
programmes to use for different fabric
To help familiarise yourself with how to types.
use your washing machine please read
the sections "Before washing",
"Selecting a programme" and "At the
end of a programme" in detail.
A Sort the laundry into colours and
fabric types
Selecting a programme:
B Switch on the washing machine
C Open the drum door
D Load the drum
E Close the drum door
F Select a programme
G Select a spin speed
H Select any additional option required
I Add detergent
J Press the Start button
At the end of a programme:
K Open the drum door
L Remove the laundry
M Switch off the washing machine
N Turn the programme selector to the
Finish position
O Close the drum door
15How to wash correctly
Programme chart
Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9ö876
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes – Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily soiled
laundry.
– For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
– For laundry with stubborn soiling or soiling which has
been left untreated for a while, select both the Intensive
and Soak options.
– For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)
use the Pre-wash additional option.
– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent.
Max. load 5 kg
Note for test institutes:
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.
Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 4321 876
Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for
easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid
tab detergent.
Max. load 2.5 kg
Note for test institutes:
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.
16How to wash correctly
Delicates cold to 40°C 21
Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres
and easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-
washable by the manufacturer.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive
Notes – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
– Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
Pre-wash advisable.
– For curtains made from delicate fabrics, reduce the spin
speed or select Without spin.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Max. load 1 kg
Silks 30°C /c
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace
and silk.
Additional option Water plus
Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
– Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Max. load 1 kg
Woollens cold to 40°C /ac
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature
wash using the cold setting.
Notes – Please note that hand-washable garments will not shrink,
stretch, matt or felt beyond the accepted tolerance of the
item.
– During the final spin the 1300 rpm indicator light will
come on. However, to protect the laundry, the machine
will only spin at 1200 rpm during this spin.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens.
Max. load 2 kg
17How to wash correctly
Quick wash 7
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cottons
programme.
Additional option Water plus
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.
Max. load 2.5 kg
Mixed wash 7a
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort
according to colour.
Additional option Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes – For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use
the Intensive additional option.
– If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".
See "Programmable functions".
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics.
Max. load 3 kg
Starch
Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes – The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric
conditioner.
Max. load 5 kg
Separate rinse
Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to
be rinsed and spun in the machine.
Notes – During the final spin the 1300 rpm indicator light will come
on. However, to protect the laundry, the machine will only
spin at 1200 rpm during this spin.
Max. load 5 kg
Drain / Spin
Notes – Drain only: Select Without spin . Do not use for woollens.
Max. load 5 kg
18Garment care label symbols
/ Hand wash (If no temperature
is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
h Do not wash
apf Dry clean
D Do not dry clean
y Suitable for chlorine
bleaching
z Do not use chlorine bleach
Tumble dry
q At normal temperature
r At low temperature
s Do not tumble dry
Ironing
I Hot iron
H Medium hot iron
G Cool iron
J Do not iron
19Garment care label symbols
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.
Delicate textiles should be washed
separately in a delicates programme
(use a washing bag where
^ Empty all pockets. appropriate).
– Curtains:
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails, Remove lead weights and strips or
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause place in a laundry bag.
damage to garments and
components in the machine. – Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
^ Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
cuffs, and water soluble stains can sewn in.
be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid – Knitted garments, trousers and
detergent or detergent mixed into a jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
solution or paste. Turn inside out, if recommended by
With particularly stubborn stains ask the manufacturer.
your dry cleaner for advice. – Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc before washing.
– Fasten duvet covers to prevent
smaller items rolling up inside them.
,Do not wash any items in this
machine which are specified by the
manufacturer as not washable on
the care label. (h symbol)
20Garment care label symbols
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. This improves the washing ^ Turn the programme selector to the
effect and helps distribute the load required programme.
evenly to keep the machine stable
G Select a spin speed
and reduce the noise level during
spinning.
To save energy and water try to load
the maximum amount for the
programme selected.
However, be careful not to overload the
machine. Overloading reduces the
wash result and causes more creasing.
E Close the drum door with a gentle
swing.
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.
^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on.
In some programmes the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be
selected.
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Additional options Pre-wash
H Select additional option(s) For heavily soiled laundry and items
Additional options can be selected as with dried on stains.
long as they are compatible with the
basic programme being used. Soak
Each press of the top button selects the For heavily soiled and stained items
additional option in the following order: with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats
Intensive or Intensive and Pre-wash or and oils, cocoa).
Intensive and Soak or Pre-wash or Soak
or no option selected. – A length of time of between 30
Use the lower button to select or minutes and 2 hours can be
deselect the Water plus option. programmed in 30 minute
increments for the soak process.
– The machine is set ex-works with a
soak period of 2 hours.
To programme in a different soak period
see "Programmable functions - Soak
period".
Water plus
If you want to increase the water level
for a wash process you can choose one
of four options for the Water plus
button. See "Programmable functions -
^ Press the appropriate additional Water plus system".
option button. Press the top button
The machine is set at the factory so that
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the water level in the main wash and
the additional option you want comes
rinses will be increased if the Water
on.
plus button is pressed.
Intensive
For normal to heavy soiling with
visible staining.
The duration of the main wash is
increased.
22Garment care label symbols
I Add detergent
It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because . . .
. . . too little results in the following:
– Laundry will not be properly clean
and will in time become grey and
hard to the touch.
– Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
– Limescale deposits on the heater
elements.
. . . too much results in the following:
^ Pull out the detergent drawer and
– Excessive foam which causes a low
place detergent in the compartments
level of agitation and poor wash,
as follows:
rinse and spin results.
i = Detergent for Pre-wash
– High water consumption (an
(if selecting Pre-wash, add 1/4
additional rinse cycle will
of the total amount recom-
automatically switch in).
mended). This compartment is
– A burden to the environment. also used for starch formula-
tions when starching separately.
j = Detergent for the main wash
including Soak
§ = Fabric conditioner or liquid
starch.
^ Close the detergent drawer.
See section on "Detergent" for further
information on detergent and the
amount to dispense.
J Press the Start button.
This starts the programme.
23Garment care label symbols
At the end of a programme
Check that all items have been
When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator
removed from the drum. Items left in
light comes on the laundry can be
the drum could discolour other items
removed from the drum. (This light
in the next wash or become
stays on at the end of the programme
discoloured themselves.
and remains on until the selector is
turned back to the Finish position).
M Switch off the washing machine.
K Open the drum door
^ Press and release the I-On/0-Off
^ Press the Door button. button and turn the programme
selector to Finish. The Anti-crease/
L Remove the laundry.
Finish light will then go out.
,Only remove laundry from the N Close the drum door
machine once the drum has
Otherwise there is the danger of
stopped turning. Reaching into a
objects being placed inadvertently in
moving drum is extremely
the drum. If these remained unnoticed
dangerous and could result in injury.
and were washed in the next load, they
could damage the laundry.
^ Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons which
may be lodged there.
24Garment care label symbols
Adding or removing laundry The door cannot be opened, if:
after a programme has started – the suds temperature is above 55°C.
Laundry can be added or removed – the water is above a certain level.
after the programme has started when
using the following programmes: – the programme has reached the
Final spin stage.
– Cottons
– Minimum iron
– Quick wash
– Mixed wash
– Starch
^ Press the Door button in and hold it
until the door springs open.
^ Add or remove items.
^ Close the door.
The programme will continue
automatically.
25Garment care label symbols
Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage
^ Switch the washing machine off with ^ Turn the programme selector to
the I-On/0-Off button. Finish.
To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence
indicator light for the programme stage
^ Switch the washing machine back on
you want the programme to continue at
again with the I-On/0-Off button.
starts flashing:
Altering a programme once ^ Turn the programme selector back
selected again to the appropriate programme
within 4 seconds.
The machine will accept the following
changes after a programme has To cancel or select a different
started:
programme
– at any time after the start, the spin
^ Switch the washing machine off with
speed can be changed within the
the I-On/0-Off button.
limits for the programme.
^ Turn the programme selector to
– up to 6 minutes after the start, the
Finish.
Water plus additional option can be
selected or de-selected and a The programme has now been
different temperature can be cancelled.
selected for the programme in use.
^ Switch the washing machine back on
After the start of a programme it is no with the I-On/0-Off button.
longer possible to select a different
^ Select a different programme.
programme.
^ Press the Start button.
If the programme selector is moved, the
indicator light Anti-crease/Finish will
start flashing. However, the programme
sequence remains unaffected. The
indicator light will go out again when
the programme selector is moved back
to the programme previously chosen.
26Garment care label symbols
Programme sequence
Minimum iron
This washing machine has fully
electronic controls with automatic load Main wash
recognition. This machine takes in the Water level: low
right amount of water required for the Wash rhythm: normal
programme depending on the amount Rinses
of laundry and its absorbency rate. This
Water level: high
means that programme cycles and
durations shown in the display can No of rinses: 2 or 31)
vary. Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
The programme sequences outlined
below are based on the basic Final spin: yes
programme with a full load. Additional
options which can be selected have not Delicates
been taken into account. Main wash
The programme sequence indicator Water level: high
lights show the stage the programme Wash rhythm: Gentle action
has reached. Rinses
Cottons Water level: high
Main wash No of rinses: 3
Water level: low Spinning
Wash rhythm: normal Rinse and interim spin: no
Rinses Final spin: yes
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 2 or 31) Silks /
Spinning Main wash
Rinse and interim spin2): yes Water level: medium
Final spin: yes Wash rhythm: Silks
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 2
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin: no
Final spin: yes
27Garment care label symbols
Woollens / Starch
Main wash Water level: low
Water level: medium Wash rhythm: normal
Wash rhythm: Woollens Final spin: yes
Rinses
Water level: medium Separate rinse
No of rinses: 2 Water level: high
Spinning No of rinses: 2
Rinse and interim spin2): yes Final spin: yes
Final spin: yes
Quick wash Special features in the programme
sequences:
Main wash
Water level: low Anti-crease:
Wash rhythm: normal At the end of every programme, with
Rinses the exception of the Woollens
Water level: medium programme, the anti-crease action
No of rinses: 2 switches on for a maximum of 30
minutes. The door can be opened and
Spinning
laundry removed at any time during the
Rinse and interim spin2): yes anti-crease phase.
Final spin: yes 1)
A third rinse takes place
automatically if:
Mixed wash
– there is too much foam in the drum
Main wash
Water level: low – a spin speed of lower than 700 rpm
Wash rhythm: normal has been selected.
Rinses – Without spin has been selected
Water level: high 2)
Rinse and interim spin:
No of rinses: 2
There is a spin between the rinses.
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes Omitting rinse and interim spin:
Final spin: yes Select Without spin on the spin speed
display.
28Detergent
All modern detergents produced for The right amount to dispense will
automatic washing machines are depend on the following:
suitable, including liquid, compact
– The quantity of laundry.
(concentrated), tablets, liquid tablets
and special application detergents. – The soiling level of the laundry.
Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these Lightly soiled
are supplied with the detergent. Tablets No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
are suitable for full loads but note that it slight body odour.
may be impractical to reduce tablets for Normally soiled
smaller loads. Some tablets do not Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
dissolve as rapidly as others and may stains.
not be suitable for Quick wash Heavily soiled
programmes. Stains and soiling clearly visible.
– The water hardness level.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
mixtures and hand-washable garments Check with your local water supplier
should be washed using a detergent if you do not know the water
specifically designed for washing hardness level in your area.
woollens. Water softeners
Silk should be washed using a liquid A water softener can be used to cut
detergent specifically designed for down on the use of detergents in
washing woollens. Do not use extremely hard water areas. Dispense
biological detergents on silk as the according to the amount specified on
enzymes may damage the silk! the packaging. First add detergent and
then the water softener.
Instructions for use and recommended
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
amounts for a full load are given on the
water.
detergent packaging.
Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water
Liquid detergent
softener.
Liquid detergent should be dispensed
using a ball provided by the manufac- Washing with several
turer for programmes without a pre- components
wash.
If you wash using several components
For programmes with a pre-wash you (e.g. special application detergents),
will need to purchase a special con- dispense them into compartment j in
tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de- the following order:
partment which sits in the main wash 1. Detergent
compartment j of the detergent dis- 2. Water softener
penser drawer. Add liquid detergent to
this container for the main wash and to 3. Stain remover
compartment i for the pre-wash. This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
29Detergent
Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, the dispenser
starch compartment and especially the
Fabric conditioners make garments soft siphon tube and conditioner channel
to handle and help prevent static cling will need regular cleaning to remove
when tumble drying. any residual starch. See "Cleaning
the detergent dispenser drawer".
Starch stiffens and gives body to items Do not add starch formulations or
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and viscous liquid starch to the §
bed linen. compartment as it will clog it up. See
^ Dispense according to the amount "Adding starch separately".
specified on the packaging.
Adding fabric conditioner separately
Automatic dispensing of fabric ^ Add fabric conditioner to
conditioner or liquid starch to compartment §.
laundry at the end of a programme ^ Turn the programme selector to Starch.
^ Select a spin speed.
^ Press the Start button.
Adding starch separately
Use the separate Starch programme
when using starch formulations or
viscous liquid starch.
^ Prepare and measure the starch in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
^ Add starch to compartment i.
^ Turn the programme selector to Starch.
^ Select a spin speed.
^ Press the Start button.
^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid Colour run and dye removers/
starch to compartment §. Do not dyes
exceed the maximum level mark.
^ Do not use colour run or dye
The conditioner or liquid starch is removers in this washing machine.
automatically dispensed in the last ^ Dyes suitable for use in domestic
rinse. At the end of the programme a washing machines can be used.
small amount of water remains in the However, please note that the salt
fabric conditioner compartment §. used in the dyeing process can
cause corrosion to stainless steel
components in the machine if you
dye frequently. Always observe the
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
30Cleaning and care
Extra cleaning
,Disconnect the machine from the Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
mains electricity supply and
with powder detergent approx. every 6
withdraw the plug from the socket
weeks to help prevent deposits building
prior to cleaning the machine.
up in the machine. These can occur
when washing is mainly done at low
^ Clean the casing with a mild non-
temperatures, and also lead to
abrasive detergent or soap and
unpleasant smells. If you have no
water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
reason to wash occasionally at this high
^ Clean the fascia panel with a damp temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C
cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth. programme with detergent but no
laundry at regular intervals.
^ The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent following the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
,Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or all-
purpose cleaning agents. These
might damage plastic surfaces and
other components because of the
chemicals they contain.
The washing machine must not be
hosed down.
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic
and chrome without the use of
chemicals. It can be washed 300 times.
31Cleaning and care
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
Remove detergent residues regularly.
^ Clean the siphon.
1. Remove the siphon from
compartment §. Wash under
running warm water. Clean the
^ Pull out the detergent dispenser siphon tube in the same way.
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release catch and at the 2. Replace the siphon.
same time pull the drawer right out of Over time, detergent residue can build
the machine. up in the water jets in the top of the
^ Clean the detergent drawer with detergent drawer housing.
warm water. ^ Before replacing the detergent
drawer, use a bottle brush or similar
to clean them out.
32Cleaning and care
Cleaning the water inlet filters To clean the filter in the water inlet
valve
The washing machine has two filters to
protect the inlet valves. ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve
These filters should be checked every
and unscrew.
six 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.
^ Use pointed nose pliers to withdraw
the plastic filter by the bar (see
illustration). Clean, put back and
secure.
The two filters must be put back in
place after cleaning.
^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the
recess.
^ Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar 2, remove the filter
and clean it.
^ Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose.
^ Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight. If it leaks,
tighten the connection.
33Problem 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 accordance with local and national safety
regulations. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous.
The programme does not start.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The Anti-crease/Finish There is no power. Check that
indicator light is not – the mains plug is plugged
on, or the Start in and switched on.
indicator light is not – the fuse or circuit breaker
flashing. has not tripped.
The programme does The washing machine Prepare the machine as
not start when Drain/ has not been prepared described in "Before using
Spin has been for using for the first time. for the first time".
selected.
34Problem solving guide
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes
on.
Problem Possible cause Remedy A
The Check drain light The water outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the
flashes. blocked. drain pump as described in
"Problem solving guide -
Opening the drum door in
the event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure".
The drain hose has The maximum drain height is
been fixed too high. 1 m.
The Check inlet light The water inlet is Open the stopcock.
flashes. blocked.
The filter in the water Clean the filter.
inlet hose is dirty.
The Check inlet and The water protection Call the Service Department.
Check drain lights are system has reacted.
flashing.
The Soak/Pre-wash or There is a fault. Start the programme again.
Rinses indicator light is If the fault indicators occur
flashing. again, contact the Service
Department.
A To switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the
I-On/0-Off button and turn the programme selector to Finish.
35Problem solving guide
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme
continues as normal.
Problem Possible cause Remedy A
The Check drain light The drain outlet is Clean the drain filter and the drain
flashes. 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 The water inlet is Check whether
flashes. restricted. – the stopcock is opened wide
enough.
– the inlet hose is kinked.
The filter in the Clean the filter.
water inlet hose is
dirty.
The Excess detergent Excessive foam Use less detergent next time and
check light comes on. has built up follow the manufacturer’s
during washing. instructions on dosage given on
the packaging.
The Main wash There is a fault. Start the programme again.
indicator light is If the fault indicator occurs again,
flashing. contact the Service Department.
The Anti-crease/Finish The position of the programme selector was altered
indicator light is after the start of the programme. Turn the programme
flashing. selector back to the programme previously chosen.
A To switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the
I-On/0-Off button and turn the programme selector to Finish.
36Problem solving guide
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The machine shakes The four feet are not Level the machine. See
during the spin cycle. resting evenly on the installation.
floor.
The laundry has not The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed
been spun was too low. next time.
satisfactorily.
The pump makes These do not indicate a fault. They occur at the end of
strange noises. a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
Large residues of The water supply – Clean the filter in the water
detergent remain in pressure is too low. inlet system.
the dispenser drawer. – It may be useful to press
the Water plus button.
Washing powder used Pour washing powder into
with water softener the dispenser before adding
tends to become sticky. any water softener.
Fabric conditioner is The siphon is either Clean the siphon, see
not completely incorrectly positioned or "Cleaning and care -
dispensed or too clogged. Cleaning the detergent
much water remains in drawer".
the § compartment.
When laundry is dry it Too vigorous wash Programme in gentle action
feels hard to the action. and more water.
touch. Not enough detergent Increase detergent dose to
used. prevent limescale build up in
laundry.
No fabric conditioner Use fabric conditioner in last
used. rinse.
37Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Liquid detergent Liquid detergents do – Use a general purpose washing
does not give the not contain bleaching machine powder containing a
required result. agents. They do not bleaching agent.
remove fruit, coffee – Pour stain removers into compart-
and tea stains. ment j of the dispenser drawer
and liquid detergent into a
dispenser ball.
– Never put stain removers and
liquid detergent together in the
dispenser drawer.
Grey, greasy Insufficient amounts of – Add more detergent.
particles cling to detergent were used – Before washing the next load run
washed laundry. to break down the a Cottons 95°C programme with
particles of grease in powder detergent but without a
heavily soiled laundry. load.
A stale smell is Low temperature Before washing the next load run a
in the drum and washing. Cottons 95°C programme with
on laundry. powder detergent but without a load.
There are white The detergent – Try and brush off the residues with
residues which contained compounds a soft brush once the laundry is
look like powder (zeolites) to aid water dry.
detergent on softening which are – Use a liquid detergent to wash
dark coloured not soluble in water. dark coloured textiles. Liquid
laundry. These have ended up detergents usually contain no
on the laundry. zeolites.
Machine is Machine connected to Connect machine to mains water
constantly over- a water softener. and dose detergent for hard water.
foaming/excess Too much detergent Reduce detergent.
detergent light is was used.
on.
Too little detergent Increase detergent slightly to bring
was used. back foam suppressant ingredients.
Clothes are Programme was Reduce quantity of clothes in drum.
coming out overloaded.
creased. The wrong – Check care labels with section
programme was used. "How to wash correctly".
– Use easy iron conditioners.
38Problem solving guide
The drum door does not open when you press the Door button.
Problem Remedy
The machine is not Put the plug in the socket and switch on.
connected to the
electricity supply.
The washing machine is Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.
not switched on.
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 Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
correctly engaged. and then press the Door button.
There is still water in the Clean the fluff (drain) filter and the drain pump.
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is
higher than 55°C.
39Problem solving guide
Opening the drum door in the Blocked drain outlet
event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to
and/or power failure 25 litres of water will be retained in the
^ Switch the washing machine off. machine.
There is a lever behind the detergent ,Caution: if laundry has been
drawer fascia panel. washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!
Procedure for draining the machine
^ Place a suitable container under the
access flap.
When draining water from the
machine, do not unscrew the drain
filter completely or take it right out.
^ Remove the lever.
^ Unscrew the drain filter lid until water
runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
^ Use it to open the access flap. ^ Tighten the drain filter back up again.
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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.g.
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the
filter housing. Turn the impeller by
hand to check that it rotates freely.
Any foreign object causing an
obstruction should be removed.
^ Put the drain filter back in place and
secure.
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Customer contact Optional accessories
In the event of any faults which you Optional accessories for this washing
cannot remedy yourself please contact machine are available from your Miele
Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts
– Your Miele dealer or
Department.
– Your nearest Miele Service
Department (see back cover for the Please note that telephone calls may
address). be monitored and recorded to
improve our service.
When contacting your Dealer or the
Service Department, please quote the
model and serial number of your
appliance, both of which are shown on
the data plate visible at the top inside of
the door above the porthole glass when
the door is open.
42Installation and connection
Front view
a Inlet hose (tested to withstand h Detergent dispenser drawer
pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)
i Drum door
b Electricity supply cable
j Access to fluff filter, drain pump and
c - f Flexible drain hose (with emergency release
detachable swivel elbow)
k Handle recesses for moving the
g Fascia panel with controls machine
l Four height adjustable feet
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Rear view
a Protruding lid for holding when e Transit bar covers
moving the machine
f Restraining clip for:
b Electricity supply cable
– Inlet hose
c Inlet hose (tested to withstand
– Drain hose
pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)
– Electricity supply cable
d Drain hose
– Transit bars when removed
44Installation and connection
Installation surface Installing the washing machine
A concrete floor is the most suitable To manoeuvre the machine out of its
installation surface for a washing packing case to its installation site hold
machine, being far less prone to it by the edge of the lid where it
vibration during the spin cycle than protrudes to the rear of the washing
wooden floorboards or a carpeted machine as well as by the handle
surface. recesses at the front.
Please note the following points: Please note:
^ The machine must be level and ^ Do not lift the machine by the drum
securely positioned. door.
^ To avoid vibrations during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
,Ensure that the machine feet and
the floor are dry to prevent the
on soft floor coverings.
machine from slipping during the
If installing on a wooden joist floor: spin cycle.
^ We recommend a plywood base
(at least 59x52x3 cm). The base Removing the transit fittings
should span several joists and be
bolted to the joists and not only to the
floorboards. Check for the presence
of pipes and cables.
If possible, install the machine in a
corner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.
,If the machine is installed on a
raised plinth, it has to be secured
against slippage during spinning
using retaining clips (available from
the Miele Spare Parts Dept).
^ To remove the left and right covers
1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the
cover as illustrated.
2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.
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