Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 149
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine.
G
M.-Nr. 05 681 810
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Contents
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To start a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
After washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
the end of a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Starching separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Contents
Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Soak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
"Rinse hold". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
To continue the programme with a spin:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Activating the i compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Contents
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
To check water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Programme update function - PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Removing the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connection to water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Guide to the machine
General view
aMains connection cable
bInlet hose
eMachine feet
fFlexible drain hose with
detachable swivel elbow
cLid with integrated control panel
dAccess panel for drain pump, drain
(fluff) filter and emergency lid release
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Guide to the machine
Control panel
a"I-ON/0-OFF" button
e"Spin" button
To switch the machine ON or OFF or
for spin speed, Rinse hold and With-
to interrupt a programme
out final spin
c"Lid" button
fIndicator lights
opens the machine lid
showing the selected spin speed
d"START" button
gProgramme selector
can be turned clockwise and
anti-clockwise
starts the wash programme
eButtons for additional options
Indicator light on = selected
hProgramme sequence indicator
Indicator light off = not selected
lights
iCheck lights
Overview
A Inner lid
B Inner lid lock
C Detergent dispenser drawer
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Warning and safety instructions
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fied electrician.
Read the operating instructions be-
fore using this machine for the first
time. They contain important infor-
mation about the safety, use and
maintenance of the machine. This
way you will avoid the risk of acci-
dents and damage to the machine.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and ensure that new
users are familiar with the content.
Pass them on to any future owner of
the machine.
The electrical safety of this appli-
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ma-
chine and an effective earthing system
which complies with local and national
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is regularly
tested by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec-
tric shock).
Correct usage
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the ap-
pliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
Only use the washing machine to
wash items which are specified by
the manufacturer to be machine-wash-
able on the wash-care label, and tex-
tiles composed of hand-washable wool
or wool blend fabrics as well as satin,
lace, silk and other hand-washable gar-
ments.
Any other applications may be danger-
ous. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from improper use or
operation.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in un-
foreseen dangers for the user, for which
the manufacturer cannot accept re-
sponsibility. Repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele approved engi-
neer.
This appliance should not be oper-
ated by children. Supervise its use
by the elderly or infirm.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.
The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a dam-
aged machine.
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre-
quency) match the mains electricity
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Warning and safety instructions
This machine must only be con-
Before using the machine for the
nected to the on-site water supply
using a new hose kit. Old hoses must
not be re-used. Check the hose regu-
first time, check that the transit fit-
ting at the rear of the machine has been
removed (see section on "Installation").
larly for signs of wear and tear. Change During spinning, a transit fitting which is
in good time to avoid the risk of leaks
and subsequent damage.
still in place may result in damage to
both the machine and adjacent furni-
ture or appliances.
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
Turn off the stopcock if the ma-
chine is to be left for any length of
time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is
no floor drain (gully) in the immediate
vicinity.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
Flooding danger
If hooking the drain hose into a
particular attention to keeping the appli- wash basin, check that the water can
ance and its surroundings in a clean
condition at all times. Any damage
which may be caused by cockroaches
or other vermin will not be covered by
the appliance guarantee.
drain off quickly enough to prevent the
sink from overflowing.
Make sure the drain hose is secure, so
that the force of the water flowing out of
the hose does not dislodge it. Other-
wise this will result in flooding.
Use
Take care to ensure that foreign ob-
jects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper
clips) do not find their way into the ma-
chine with the washing. Foreign objects
may damage components of the ma-
chine (e.g. suds container, drum),
which in turn can result in damage to
the washing.
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However, it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being carried
out by a suitably qualified engineer.
Do not install your washing ma-
chine in rooms where temperatures
below freezing may occur. Frozen
hoses may burst under pressure.The
reliability of the electronic control unit
may be impaired at temperatures below
freezing point.
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Warning and safety instructions
If the correct amount of detergent
is dispensed, the machine should
not need to be descaled. If, however,
you do wish to descale the machine
only use proprietary non-corrosive
descaling agents and strictly observe
the manufacturer’s instructions given on
the packaging. If in doubt, contact the
Miele Customer Service Dept. or your
Miele Dealer.
Accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee, per-
formance and product liability claims
may be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine
unplug it. Render the plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-
pliance to prevent misuse. This should
be done by a competent person.
Textiles which have been
pre-treated in solvent-based clean-
ing agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in the
machine.
Never use solvent-based cleaning
agents in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts
and create toxic fumes. Such deter-
gents also pose a fire and explosion
hazard.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine. Al-
ways observe the manufacturer's in-
structions carefully.
Colour run and dye removers con-
tain sulphur compounds which can
cause damage such as corrosion. Do
not use these products in this machine.
Always make sure the drum is sta-
tionary before reaching in to re-
move laundry. Reaching into a moving
drum is extremely dangerous.
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Washing environmentally and economically
– Water consumption and energy us-
– Use the Short wash option for nor-
mally or very lightly soiled laundry.
age are determined by the size of the
load. Load to the maximum recom-
mended for the programme selected.
– Do not exceed the amounts of deter-
gent which may be recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.
– Programme durations can vary con-
siderably due to the automatic load
adjustment feature. Depending on
the amount of laundry, the main wash
may be shortened and one rinse
omitted.
– Reduce the amounts of detergent
with smaller loads, (e.g. with a half
load, approx. one third less deter-
gent).
– Select the highest suitable spin
speed in the wash programme when
tumble drying afterwards.
– Use the Mixed Wash programme or
the Quick Wash programme for
smaller amounts of laundry.
– To save energy wash normally and
lightly soiled laundry at lower tem-
peratures. The 95°C Cottons
programme is probably only needed
in exceptional circumstances, e.g.
for oil based stains or where a very
hot wash is required.
– A main wash (programme without
pre-wash) is sufficient to clean nor-
mally soiled laundry.
– By using the additional option Soak
for heavily soiled laundry you can se-
lect a lower temperature in the main
wash.
– Use the additional option Soak in-
stead of Pre-wash with heavily soiled
laundry.
If Soak is followed immediately by a
main wash the same suds are used.
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Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly in-
stalled and connected. See the rele-
vant section under "Installation".
Also check that the fluff filter is se-
curely tightened. Otherwise there is
a risk of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not pos-
sible until the machine has been pre-
pared for using for the first time. To acti-
vate the spinning function you must run
a wash programme without any laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an ex-
cessive 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.
^ Turn on the stopcock.
^ Press the I-ON/0-OFF button in.
^ Turn the programme selector to
COTTONS 40°C.
^ Press the START button.
When this programme has finished turn
the programme selector to "Finish". Your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
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How to wash correctly
Brief guide
^ Sort the washing by colour and by
care label symbols. Most garments
have a textile care label in the collar
or side seam.
The headings numbered (A,B,C,...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately sev-
eral times before being included in a
mixed load. Always wash whites and
coloureds separately.
Before washing
ASort the laundry.
Delicate textiles should be washed sep-
arately in a delicates programme (use a
washing bag where appropriate).
– Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
– Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
Turn inside out, if recommended by
the manufacturer.
^ Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,
paper clips, etc.) can cause dam-
age to textiles and components in
the machine.
– Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc. before washing.
– Fasten duvet covers to prevent
smaller items rolling up inside them.
^ Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and
cuffs, and water soluble stains can
be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid
detergent or detergent mixed into a
solution or paste.
Do not wash any items in this ma-
chine which are specified by the
manufacturer as non-machine
washable on the care label. (h
symbol)
With particularly stubborn stains ask
your dry cleaner for advice.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning
agents in this machine.
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How to wash correctly
BTo switch on the machine Press
the "I-ON/0-OFF" button.
CPress the "Lid" button.
^ Open the machine outer lid.
^ Press the drum lock (black arrow)
and at the same time push the front
flap inwards (in the direction of the
arrows) until the lock is released.
^ Support both flaps and let them
swing up.
^ Open the inner lid.
Load the drum:
^ Unfold laundry and load loosely in
the drum. To achieve optimum results
it is advisable to make up mixed
loads consisting of both large and
small items. This improves washing
efficiency and helps distribute the
load evenly to keep the machine sta-
ble and reduce noise during spin-
ning. Overloading impairs wash per-
formance and causes more creasing.
DOpen the drum:
Take care. The drum flaps are
spring-loaded.
^ Gently press your hand against the
rear drum flap.
Maximum load weights:
COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg
MINIMUM IRON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
DELICATES / SYNTHETICS . . . . . 1.0 kg
SILK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg
WOOLLENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 kg
QUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
MIXED WASH (Poly/Cottons). . . . 3.0 kg
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How to wash correctly
EClose the drum:
Take care not to trap items of laun-
dry when closing the drum flaps.
^ First press the front, then the rear
drum flap down until both hooks
clearly engage.
Failure to observe these instructions
may cause damage to the machine
and to laundry.
^ Clean the roller on the left-hand hook
of the drum flap regularly to ensure
smooth operation is maintained.
FBefore closing the inner lid, pull up
the lock
and engage properly
.
If the inner lid is not closed properly,
the wash programme cannot start
and the "START" indicator light will
flash rapidly.
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How to wash correctly
To start a programme
– The programme selector should be
pointing to "Finish", the indicator light
"Finish" is lit up in the programme se-
quence display.
GPull out the detergent dispenser
drawer.
HAdd detergent.
Dispense according to the amount
specified on the packaging.
KTurn the programme selector to
the programme required.
See "Programme selection" chart.
– See section on "Adding detergents"
for details.
The detergent dispenser drawer
must then be pushed back in, other-
wise the machine outer lid cannot be
closed.
IClose the machine outer lid.
JOpen the stopcock.
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How to wash correctly
LSelect any additional option re-
quired.
A maximum of two additional options
can be chosen per wash programme,
provided they are compatible with the
programme selected, (see "Programme
selection" chart). Only one option can
be selected out of "Soak", "Pre-wash"
and "Short".
In some programmes the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be se-
lected. (See "Programme selection"
chart).
NPress the "START" button.
The programme now starts.
At the beginning of the wash
programme a brief noise indicates
that the drum lock mechanism has
been released.
^ Press the button next to "Soak",
"Pre-wash" or "Short" repeatedly until
the indicator for the chosen option
lights up.
^ Press the button for the "Water plus"
option, if required.
An additional option that has been se-
lected can be de-selected by pressing
the button again.
MSelect a spin speed.
^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly un-
til the indicator light next to the re-
quired final spin speed lights up.
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How to wash correctly
After washing
SClose the inner lid and the ma-
chine outer lid.
At the end of a programme
TTurn the programme selector to
When the "Finish" indicator light comes
on the laundry can be removed from
the drum:
the "Finish" position.
OPress the "Lid" button.
^ Open the machine outer lid.
POpen the inner lid.
QOpen the drum and remove the
laundry.
Do not forget to remove laundry from
the drum. Items left in the drum may
shrink. They could also discolour
items in the next wash or become
discoloured themselves.
RClose the drum.
Otherwise there is a danger of ob-
jects being placed inadvertently in
the drum. If these remained unno-
ticed and were washed in the next
load, they could damage the laundry.
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How to wash correctly
Adding or removing laundry
after programme start
General exceptions:
The door cannot be opened when:
– the suds temperature is above 55°C.
– the programme lock is activated.
Laundry can be added or removed af-
ter any programme has already started.
^ Press the "Lid" button once.
– the programme has reached the "Fi-
nal spin" stage.
The drum automatically rotates to the
correct position for opening. The "Rinse
hold" and "Without final spin" indicator
lights flash alternately.
When the "Rinse hold/Without final spin"
indicator lights stop flashing and the
drum locking mechanism has been ac-
tivated, the lid can be opened:
^ Press the "Lid" button once again.
^ Open the machine outer lid.
^ Open the inner lid.
^ Open the drum.
^ Add or remove laundry.
^ Close the drum.
^ Close the inner lid properly.
^ Close the machine outer lid.
The programme will continue automati-
cally.
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How to wash correctly
Programme . . .
To select a different programme pro-
ceed as follows:
. . . interruption
^ Switch off the machine using the
^ Press the "I-ON/0-OFF" button.
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
^ To continue with the same
programme press the "I-ON/0-OFF"
button again.
^ Turn the programme selector to "Fin-
ish".
^ Switch on the machine using the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
. . . alteration
^ Select a new programme.
The machine will accept the following
changes after the "START" button has
been pressed:
^ Press the "START" button.
. . . skipping a programme stage
– Selection of a different temperature,
and/or selection or de-selection of
the "Water plus" option can be car-
ried out up to 6 minutes after
programme start.
^ Turn the programme selector to
"Finish".
As soon as the programme sequence
light starts flashing for the stage at
which the programme should continue:
– The spin speed for final spin can be
changed within the limits for the
programme.
^ Turn the programme selector to the
appropriate programme within 4 sec-
onds.
After start it is no longer possible
to select a different programme.
Programmes cannot be interrupted
or altered if the programme lock has
been activated.
If a different programme is selected or if
another temperature is selected 6 min-
utes after start, the "Finish" indicator
light flashes. This does not affect
programme sequence. The indicator
light goes out when the programme se-
lector is set back to the programme or
temperature previously chosen.
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Adding detergent
All modern detergents produced for
automatic washing machines are suit-
able, including liquid, compact (con-
centrated), tablets, liquid tablets and
special application detergents. Use dis-
pensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are
supplied with the detergent. Tablets are
suitable for full loads, but note that it
may be impractical to reduce tablets by
proportion to suit smaller loads.
Water Hardness
Hardness
range
Type of
water
Hardness
level in
°dH
German
(hardness) mmol / l
I
soft
medium
hard
0 - 1.3
1.3 - 2.5
2.5 - 3.8
over 3.8
0 - 7
II
7 - 14
14 - 21
over 21
III
IV
very hard
It is important to dispense the
correct amount, because . . .
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
mixtures and hand-washable garments
should be washed using a detergent
specifically designed for washing
woollens.
. . . too little has the following results:
– Laundry will not be properly clean
and will in time become grey and
hard to the touch.
Silk should be washed using a liquid
detergent specifically designed for
washing woollens. Do not use biologi-
cal detergents on silk as the enzymes
may damage the silk!
– Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
– Limescale deposits on the heater el-
ements.
Add detergent according to the amount
recommended on the packaging. The
right amount to dispense will depend
on the following:
. . . too much results in the following:
– Excessive foam.
– Low level of agitation.
– The quantity of laundry.
– Poor washing, rinsing and spinning
results.
– The soiling level of the laundry.
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.
– High water consumption (an addi-
tional rinse cycle will automatically
switch in).
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
– Burdening the environment.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
– The water hardness level
Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the water hard-
ness level in your area.
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Adding detergent
Adding detergent
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in ex-
tremely hard water areas. Dispense ac-
cording to the amount specified on the
packaging. First add detergent and
then the water softener.
Dispense detergent as specified for
soft water areas.
Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water soft-
ener.
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
we recommend always dispensing the
agents into compartment j in the fol-
lowing order:
i = Compartment for pre-wash.
This compartment is also used
for starch formulations when
starching separately.
1. Detergent
j = Compartment main wash
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover
p = Compartment fabric conditioner
Water is taken in through compartment
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
i in the pre-wash.
Water is taken in through compartment
j in the main wash. If the capacity of
compartment j is insufficient for the
amount of detergent needed for a
COTTONS programme (e.g. in very
hard water areas), the machine can be
programmed so that water and deter-
gent can also be taken into the main
wash through compartment i , see
"Programmable functions", "Activating
compartment i".
Fabric conditioners,
texturisers, liquid starch
Fabric conditioners make garments soft
and fluffy to handle and help prevent
static cling when tumble drying.
Texturisers are synthetic starch formula-
tions and give body to items e.g. shirts,
tablecloths and bed linen.
Starch gives body to items of washing.
^ Dispense according to the amount
specified on the packaging.
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Adding detergent
Automatic dispensing of fabric
Adding fabric conditioner or
conditioners, texturisers or starch to
laundry at the end of a programme
texturiser separately
^ Add fabric conditioner or texturiser to
compartment p.
^ Turn the programme selector to
"Starch".
^ Select a spin speed.
^ Press the "START" button.
Starching separately
^ Measure and prepare starch in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s in-
structions.
^ Add the starch to compartment i.
^ Turn the programme selector to
"Starch".
^ Add the fabric conditioner, texturiser
or liquid starch to compartment p.
Do not exceed the maximum level
mark.
^ Select a spin speed.
^ Press the "START" button.
^ Push the dispenser drawer back in.
The conditioner, texturiser or starch is
automatically dispensed in the final
rinse. At the end of the programme a
small amount of water remains in the
fabric conditioner compartment p.
If starching frequently, clean the dis-
penser drawer and especially the si-
phon tube and fabric conditioner
channel. (See section on the deter-
gent dispenser drawer in "Cleaning
and Care"). Do not add starch for-
mulations or viscous liquid starch to
the p compartment as it will clog it
up. See "Starching separately".
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Programmes
Programme selection
Programme
Fabric
Temperature
max.
spin speed
COTTONS
e
Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table
linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nap-
pies.
95°C to 30°C
1200
COTTONS
e
Wash load as for standard tests.
60°C
1200
900
MINIMUM IRON
ef
(60°C) white nylon, white polyester fabrics (50°C),
coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fab-
rics with special finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics,
coloured polyester / cotton fabrics, (40°/30°C) min-
imum iron fabrics not washable at higher tempera-
tures
60°C to 30°C
DELICATES
g
Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, socks and stock-
ings in man-made fibres, (not wool or wool
blends).
40°C to cold
30°C to cold
30°C
600
600
400
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the
manufacturer (pre-wash probably advisable).
Silk
/
Programme for hand-washable fabrics with no
wool content, e.g. satin, lace and silk.
WOOLLENS
/g
Programme for machine-washable or hand-wash-
able wool or wool blend fabrics.
40°C to cold
1200
QUICK WASH
e
Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in
the Cottons programme.
40°C
cold
1200
1200
1200
1200
900
Starch
Table cloths, napkins, overalls, uniforms.
Drain/Final spin Articles which can be spun, e.g. handwashed
items, max weight according to fabric
Separate rinse
f
Articles which should be washed by hand and
only rinsed and spun in the machine
cold
MIXED WASH
Poly/Cottons
Suitable for small loads of garments made from
man-made fibres and cotton garments which can
be washed together. Sort according to colour.
40°C
If "Cold" is selected for the temperature, the water is warmed to 24°C. This uniform temperature helps
the effect of the detergent.
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Programmes
max. load
Additional op-
tions*
Notes
5 kg
-
-
-
-
Soak
Pre-wash
Short
Water plus
(Option 1,2,3,4)
With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash". Wash
dark colours in liquid detergent.
For normally soiled items select "Short".
5 kg
For test institutes: Programme setting for tests according to EN
60456 Standard Programme.
2.5 kg
-
-
-
-
Soak
Pre-wash
Short
Water plus
(Option 1,2,4)
With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash".
For normally soiled items select "Short".
g
If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".
See "Programmable functions".
1 kg
-
-
-
Soak
Pre-wash
Short
Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
Use the Woollens programme for textiles with wool content.
Fill the drum
loosely 1/2 to
3/4 full
-
-
-
Soak
Pre-wash
Short
Dust in curtains usually makes pre-wash advisable.
1 kg
-
-
Short
Water plus
(Option 2,4)
Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing. Do
not separately spin at high speeds. If wished select "Without fi-
nal spin". Place socks, tights, bras etc., in a washing bag. Use
liquid detergent for washing woollens. Do not use biological
detergents on silk as the enzymes will damage the silk.
2 kg
Use liquid detergent for washing woollens.
Do not
overload
Hand washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt
beyond the accepted tolerance. If necessary, manually reduce
the spin speed or select "Without final spin".
2.5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
3 kg
-
Water plus
(Option 1,2,4)
Add less detergent (half load).
The laundry should be washed, but not treated with fabric
conditioner.
For drain only, select "Without final spin".
Do not use for woollens
Do not use for woollens
-
-
-
-
Soak
Pre-wash
Short
Water plus
(Option 1,2,4*)
The water level, number of rinses and programme time are set
automatically in relation to composition of the laundry (see
"Programmes - Sequence").
*Option is only carried out with a high proportion of cotton
* See Section on Additional options for more details.
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Programmes
Sequence
1)
COTTONS
MINIMUM DELICATES
IRON
Silk
WOOL-
LENS
/
1)
Soak
optional
optional
ß
optional
optional
-
-
-
-
Pre-wash
optional
optional
Main wash
ß
ß
ß
-
ß
-
Top-up rinse from 75°C
pro-
-
-
grammable
Graduated rinsing
-
from 40°C
-
-
-
No. of rinses
- normal
2)
3 or 4
3
3
2
2
-
- part load
- short
2
2
-
3
2
2
2
2
-
Rinse and interim spin (rpm)
Final spin (rpm)
Rinse hold
max. 1000
max. 1200
optional
optional
normal
max. 500
max. 900
optional
optional
normal
-
-
max. 600
max. 1200
optional
optional
Wool
max. 600
optional
optional
max. 400
optional
optional
Silk
Without final spin
Wash rhythm
gentle
action
Water level - Wash
low
low
low
medium
high
high
medium
medium
medium
medium
-
Rinse
Explanations:
ß Programme section included
-
Programme section not included
1)
Load recognition:
The programme sequence is modified in these programmes according to the absorbency of the load.
2)
A 4th rinse automatically switches in if there is too much foam in the drum, or if a spin speed lower
than 700 rpm has been selected.
Silk:
In this programme to achieve the best washing results, the washing action is lower than in the
DELICATES programme but higher than in the WOOLLENS programme.
Wool:
Wool is susceptible to damage from movement when it is wet. The wash action during the course of
the programme is low.
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Programmes
1)
QUICK WASH
40°C
Starch
Drain/
Final spin
Separate rinse
MIXED WASH
high cotton
content
high polyester
content
-
-
-
ß
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
optional
optional
optional
optional
ß
-
ß
ß
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ß
2)
2
2
-
-
2
3 or 4
3
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
-
-
2
2
max. 500
max. 1200
optional
optional
normal
-
-
-
max. 900
max. 900
optional
optional
normal
max. 500
max. 900
optional
optional
normal
max. 1200
optional
optional
normal
max. 1200
max. 1200
optional
optional
gentle action
-
-
-
low
medium
low
-
-
-
low
low
low
medium
high
Top-up rinse (programmable):
At the end of the main wash additional water flows into the drum, and the suds are cooled slightly. Hot
water might damage plastic drain pipes.
Graduated rinsing:
The suds are cooled at the end of the wash cycle by water flowing in and being pumped away at inter-
vals thereby minimising crease formation.
Rinse and interim spin:
There is a spin between the rinses.
Final spin:
The maximum spin speed according to the programme can be selected with the Spin button. In the
programmes MINIMUM IRON, DELICATES, WOOLLENS, Separate rinse and MIXED WASH, the spin
speed is automatically limited to the maximum spin speed given above.
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Programmes
Care symbols - washing
Care
symbols types
Fabric
Description of Programme:
process
e
no bar
Cottons
Normal (maxi-
mum) machine
action and nor-
mal spinning
Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash
f*
single bar
Synthetics Reduced (me- Delicates
dium) machine
action and re-
duced spinning
*If the gentle action option has been
programmed into your machine via the
programmable functions, garments
with a single bar under the care label
f can also be processed using a
Cottons, Minimum Iron, Quick wash,
Mixed Wash or Starch programme.
g
Woollens Much reduced Hand Wash Woollens programmes.
broken
bar
(minimum) ma-
chine action but
with normal
spinning
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Programmes
Important - other care symbols
/
Hand wash (if a temperature
is not specified, use the low-
est temperature or cold)
h
Do not wash
apf Dry clean
D
y
Do not dry clean
Suitable for chlorine bleach-
ing
z
Do not use chlorine bleach
Tumble dry
q
r
s
At normal temperature
At low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
I
H
G
J
Hot iron
Medium hot iron
Cool iron
Do not iron
N.B. If you have any textiles with the
older wash care labels, select a
programme according to the label be-
low:
[:\]
?;\
={
Cottons
Minimum iron
Delicates
Woollens
#
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Additional options
To select an additional option to the ba- Adding detergent for the Soak op-
sic programme press the button for that tion:
option. The indicator light for the option
Add the total amount into compart-
comes on.
ment j or directly on to the laundry
in the drum.
If an additional option is chosen which
is incompatible with the basic
programme, (see Programme selection
chart), the indicator light goes out when
the button is released.
Pre-wash
For heavily soiled and stained items
If a spin speed is chosen which is un-
suitable for the programme (see
Programme selection chart), pressing
the button has no effect.
Short
This shortens the programme running
time. For normally soiled items.
Soak
In the COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON and
MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons
programmes only two rinse cycles are
carried out with a higher water level.
For heavily soiled and stained items
with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats
and oils, cocoa).
– A length of time of between 30 min-
utes and 2 hours can be chosen, in
30 minute periods, for the Soak pro-
cess.
– The machine is set as standard to
two hours soak time.
See the section "Programmable func-
tions" for reprogramming to a differ-
ent time.
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Additional options
Water plus
Spin
The water level increases in the
"COTTONS", "MINIMUM IRON",
" QUICK WASH" and "MIXED WASH"
programmes.
A final spin is carried out at the end
of each of the basic programmes, if a
spin speed has been selected.
"Without final spin"
You can choose between four options
for the "Water plus" button.
Interim rinse and spin is carried out
during the programme cycle.
The options are explained in "Water
plus system" in the "Programmable
functions" section.
Laundry is not spun after the final rinse.
After water has been drained the ma-
chine switches automatically to "Finish".
Switching off the additional options
"Rinse hold"
If an additional option is switched on,
the indicator light next to the corre-
sponding button is lit up. The option
can be switched off by pressing the
button again. The indicator light goes
out.
Interim rinse and spin is carried out
during the programme cycle.
The laundry remains suspended in wa-
ter after the final rinse.
This helps to reduce the possibility of
creasing if the washing is left for some
time before being taken out of the ma-
chine.
To continue the programme with a
spin:
Use the "Spin" button to select the re-
quired spin speed.
The maximum spin speed is automati-
cally limited according to the basic
wash programme chosen. (See
"Programme selection" chart).
To continue the programme without
spinning:
Press the "Lid" button. The water will
then drain out of the machine. Once it
has drained out press the "Lid" button
again and open the drum.
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Additional options
Electronic programme locking
Switching off programme locking
early
Programme locking prevents the ma-
chine from being opened or the
programme being changed during a
wash programme.
APress the "START" button for at least
5 seconds.
Exception:
If the "Finish" indicator light in the Se-
quence display is flashing:
Switching on programme locking
ASelect a programme, (see "How to
ATurn the programme selector to the
programme previously chosen. The
"Finish" light goes out.
wash correctly").
BPress the "START" button for at least
5 seconds.
BThen press the "START" button for at
Programme locking is now activated.
least 5 seconds.
The machine will now not accept any
changes, and the wash programme
proceeds through to the end.
To check if programme locking is
switched on
^ Press the ‘Spin’ button.
At the end of the wash programme, the
programme lock deactivates, so that a
new wash programme can be chosen.
– If the selected spin speed does not
change:
Programme locking is activated.
– If the spin speed changes:
Programme locking is not activated.
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Programmable functions
Maximum water level
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Maximum water level"
programmable function: turn the
programme selector to -
The water level for rinsing is automat-
ically raised to the maximum level
where rinse results are particularly
important.
DELICATES 40 °C ***.
Activating
It is effective for the rinses in the follow-
ing programmes:
To activate "Maximum water level" press
the "START" button once.
The "Rinses" light comes on in the se-
quence display.
- COTTONS
- MINIMUM IRON
- QUICK WASH
Storing in memory
- MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons
To store the "Maximum water level" pro-
grammable function in the memory
SWITCH the machine OFF with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
Before the "Maximum water level" pro-
grammable function can be selected
you must first select programming
mode.
The "Maximum water level" programma-
ble function is now stored in the ma-
chine’s memory and is effective in the
programmes described above until
such time as you may wish to deacti-
vate it.
Selecting programming mode
AThe machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The
programme selector must point to
"Finish".
Deactivating
BPress the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
To deactivate the use of a maximum
water level in the rinses repeat the pro-
cedure given above from point A as far
as the *** shown above. Press the
START button and the "Rinses" indicator
light will go out. The function is now de-
activated. Store in memory by pressing
the "I-ON/0-OFF" button.
C. . . switch the machine on with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
DLet go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
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Programmable functions
Water plus system
Before the "Water plus system" pro-
grammable function can be selected
you must first select programming
mode.
The "Water plus" button offers four
options, increasing water level and /
or bringing in an extra rinse cycle. To
activate the option press the "Water
plus" button when selecting your
wash programme before pressing the
START button.
Selecting programming mode
AThe machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The
programme selector must point to
"Finish".
Option 1
BPress the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
Increase in the rinse water level in the
COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON, QUICK
WASH and MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons
programmes, where for example rinse
results are particularly important.
C. . . switch the machine on with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
DLet go of all these buttons.
Option 2
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Increase in the water level in main wash
and rinses for COTTONS, MINIMUM
IRON, QUICK WASH, Silk and MIXED
WASH particularly for fabrics that need
special care, or where extra attention
must be given to dissolving detergent.
This option is already set when the ma-
chine is delivered from the factory.
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Water plus system" pro-
grammable function turn the
programme selector to
- DELICATES 30 °C .
The indicator lights in the sequence
display correspond to the four options
available. As Option 2 has been set at
the factory, when the programme selec-
tor is turned "DELICATES 30 °C ", the in-
dicator light for Option 2 "Rinse hold"
will come on.
Option 3
An extra rinse cycle is introduced to the
COTTONS programme, e.g. when rinse
results are particularly important.
Option 4
Increase in the water level in the main
wash and rinses for the COTTONS,
MINIMUM IRON, QUICK WASH, Silk
and MIXED WASH - Poly/Cottons
programmes. An extra rinse cycle is in-
troduced in the COTTONS programme -
useful for those whose skin is sensitive
to detergent.
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Programmable functions
Selecting the Options
Storing in memory
By pressing the "START" button a vari-
When you have selected the Option you
ous number of times you can select the require, SWITCH the machine OFF with
other options. To confirm that a new se- the "I-ON/0-OFF" button. The Option is
lection has been selected the previous
indicator light goes out and a new indi-
cator light comes on.
now stored in the machine’s memory.
Each time "START" is pressed a differ-
ent indicator light will come on. The in-
dicator lights correspond the the four
options available as follows:
Option 1 = "Rinse"
Option 2 = "Rinse hold"
Option 3 = "Drain / Final spin"
Option 4 = "Finish"
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Programmable functions
Activating the i
Selecting the programmable function
compartment
To select the "Activating the i com-
partment" programmable function turn
the programme selector to
This function should be activated if
traditional "big box" detergents are
used. For the first 10 seconds of the
main wash cycle water flows in
through compartment i.
- Silk 30 °C ***.
Activating
To activate "Activating the i compart-
ment" press the "START" button once.
The "Rinses" light comes on in the se-
quence display.
Compartment j may sometimes not
be able to hold the total amount of de-
tergent required when:
- the water is very hard (over 3.8
mmol/l, water hardness level IV) and
Storing in memory
To store the "Activating the i compart-
ment" programmable function in the
memory SWITCH the machine OFF with
the "I-ON/0-OFF" button.
- the washing is heavily soiled.
In this case compartment i can be
used to flush in the extra detergent for
the main wash.
The "Activating the i compartment"
programmable function is now stored in
the machine’s memory.
Before the "Activating the i compart-
ment" programmable function can be
selected you must first select program-
ming mode.
Deactivating
To deactivate the use of Compartment
i repeat the procedure given above
from point A as far as the *** shown
above. Press the START button and the
"Rinses" indicator light will go out. The
function is deactivated. Store in mem-
ory by pressing the "I-ON/0-OFF" but-
ton.
Selecting programming mode
AThe machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The
programme selector must point to
"Finish".
BPress the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
C. . . switch the machine on with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
DLet go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
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Programmable functions
Soak time
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Soak time" programmable
function turn the programme selector to
- WOOLLENS Cold.
The "Rinse" indicator light comes on in
the sequence display. This shows that
a "Soak time" of 2 hours is currently se-
lected (factory setting).
This is accessed for a programme by
pressing the SOAK button on the fa-
cia.
You can programme a soak time of:
- 2 hours (factory setting) or
- 1 hour 30 mins or
- 1 hour or
Selecting a different "Soak time"
By pressing the "START" button a vari-
ous number of times you can select dif-
ferent soak times. To confirm that a dif-
ferent soak time has been selected, the
previous indicator light goes out and a
new indicator light comes on.
- 30 mins.
A "Soak time" of 2 hours is set at the
factory. If you wish to change this stan-
dard setting to one of the times listed
above, you must first select program-
ming mode.
Each time "START" is pressed a differ-
ent indicator light will come on. The in-
dicator lights correspond to the 4 soak
times available as follows:
Selecting programming mode
AThe machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The
programme selector must point to
"Finish".
2 hours =
"Rinse"
1 hour 30 mins = "Rinse hold"
1 hour =
"Drain / Final spin"
"Finish"
BPress the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
30 mins =
Storing in memory
C. . . switch the machine on with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
When you have selected the soak time
you require, SWITCH the machine OFF
with the "I-ON/0-OFF" button.
DLet go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
The "Soak time" you have selected is
now stored in the machine’s memory.
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Programmable functions
Gentle action
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Gentle action" program-
mable function turn the programme se-
lector to -
For gentle washing of slightly soiled
items. Drum action is reduced.
MIXED WASH 40 °C ***.
Gentle action can be used with the
COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON, QUICK
WASH, Starch and MIXED WASH
programmes.
Activating
To activate "Gentle action" press the
"START" button once.
The "Rinses" light comes on in the se-
quence display.
If "Gentle action" has been pro-
grammed, every wash cycle in these
programmes is carried out with gentle
action rhythm.
Storing the programmable function
in memory
Before the "Gentle action" programma-
ble function can be selected you must
first select programming mode.
To store the "Gentle action" programma-
ble function in the memory SWITCH the
machine OFF with the "I-ON/0-OFF" but-
ton.
Selecting programming mode
AThe machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The
programme selector must point to
"Finish".
The "Gentle action" programmable
function is now stored in the machine’s
memory.
BPress the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
Deactivating
If the "Gentle action" programmable
function is no longer required it can be
deactivated. To do so repeat the proce-
dure given above from point A as far
as the *** shown above. Press the
START button and the "Rinses" indicator
light will go out. The function is now de-
activated. Store in memory by pressing
the "I-ON/0-OFF" button.
C. . . switch the machine on with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
DLet go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
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Programmable functions
Top-up rinse for Cottons
Selecting the programmable function
To select the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"
programmable function turn the
programme selector to -
Starch ***.
At the end of the main wash addi-
tional water flows into the drum and
the suds are cooled down.
Hot suds can damage plastic drainage
pipes.
Activating
To activate "Top-up rinse for Cottons"
press the "START" button once.
The "Rinses" light comes on in the se-
quence display.
Top-up rinse takes place when temper-
atures of 95°C and 75°C are selected.
Top-up rinse should be activated:
– to prevent the danger of scalding if
the drain hose is hooked over the
edge of a sink or basin.
Storing in memory
To store the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"
programmable function in the memory
SWITCH the machine OFF with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
– where the drainage pipes do not
comply with DIN 1986.
The washing machine is delivered with
the Top-up rinse for Cottons deacti-
vated.
The "Top-up rinse for Cottons" program-
mable function is now stored in the ma-
chine’s memory.
Before the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"
programmable function can be se-
lected you must first select program-
ming mode.
Deactivating
If the "Top-up rinse for Cottons" pro-
grammable function is no longer re-
quired it can be deactivated. To do so
repeat the procedure given above from
point A as far as the *** shown above.
Press the START button and the
"Rinses" indicator light will go out. The
function is now deactivated. Store in
memory by pressing the "I-ON/0-OFF"
button.
Selecting programming mode
AThe machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The
programme selector must point to
"Finish".
BPress the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
C. . . switch the machine on with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
DLet go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
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Programmable functions
Memory function
To activate the "Memory" function press
the START button once. The rinses light
comes on in the Sequence display.
If an additional option is selected for
a programme, and / or the spin
speed is altered, the machine stores
these changes in memory at the start
of a programme.
Storing in memory
To store this setting in memory SWITCH
the machine OFF with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
The memory function is not active when
the machine is first delivered but can
be programmed to active.
Deactivating
To deactivate the memory function re-
peat the procedure given above from
point A as far as the *** shown above.
Press the "START" button and the
"Rinses" indicator light will go out. The
function is now deactivated. Store in
memory by pressing the
Activating
First select programming mode.
Selecting programming mode
AThe machine must be switched off
and the drum door closed. The
programme selector must point to
"Finish".
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
BPress the additional option buttons
"Short" and "Water plus" at the same
time and hold pressed in and:
C. . . switch the machine on with the
"I-ON/0-OFF" button.
DLet go of all these buttons.
The indicator light "Main wash" flashes
in the sequence display.
Activating the programmable func-
tion
To activate the "Memory" programmable
function turn the programme selector to
Separate rinse ***.
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Cleaning and care
E-Cloth
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electricity supply and with-
draw the plug from the socket prior
to cleaning the machine.
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
Part number 98013530, which is suit-
able for cleaning surfaces such as
stainless steel, glass, plastic and
chrome without the use of chemicals. It
can be washed 300 times.
Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or all-pur-
pose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic sur-
faces and other components be-
cause of the chemicals they contain.
The washing machine must not be
hosed down.
Cleaning the washing machine
^ Clean the casing, machine lid and in-
ner lid with a mild non-abrasive de-
tergent or soap and water. Wipe dry
with a soft cloth.
^ Clean the fascia panel with a damp
cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
^ The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer
^ Remove the detergent dispenser
drawer.
^ Wash under running warm water.
^ Pull out the conditioner insert and the
siphon tube and wash under running
warm water.
^ Replace the conditioner insert and si-
phon tube and push the detergent
dispenser drawer back into position.
^ Also clean the channel over which
the siphon tube is inserted.
Extra cleaning
Carrying out a hot wash (70°C or
above) with powder detergent approx.
once every six weeks will help to en-
sure that no deposits build up in the
machine. These can occur when wash-
ing is mainly done at low temperatures,
and also lead to unpleasant smells. If
you have no reason to wash laundry oc-
casionally at this high temperature, then
carry out a 95°C Cottons programme as
a cleaning cycle with a biological pow-
der detergent and no laundry, at regu-
lar intervals.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter
and pump
^ Place a dish under the drain spout.
Check the drain filter initially after 3-4
washes to ascertain how often it is likely
to require cleaning.
With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of
water run out.
If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa-
ter will be retained in the machine (up
to 25 litres).
Caution: If laundry has been washed
at a high temperature, water drain-
ing out of the machine will still be
hot. Danger of scalding.
^ Turn the fluff filter lid round 2-3 times.
Do not take it right out.
With large volumes of water the dish will
need to be emptied several times. Se-
cure the fluff filter back into position
and empty the dish before repeating
the procedure.
^ Use the (yellow) filter flap opener
supplied with the machine to open
the access flap.
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Cleaning and care
^ Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous-
ing.
^ Once the flow of water ceases, re-
move the fluff filter completely.
Remove any deposits of limescale and
detergent or foreign objects from the
thread of the filter housing and filter unit
as they can cause water to leak.
Limescale deposits are often a sign of
using too little detergent.
^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.
^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff.
^ Turn the impeller by hand to make
sure it rotates freely. Any foreign ob-
jects causing an obstruction should
be removed.
^ Put the fluff filter back in place and
secure it.
Make sure the fluff filter is securely
tightened. Otherwise there is a risk
of water leakage during use.
After cleaning
^ Pour approx. 2 litres of water into the
detergent dispenser compartment
j to reactivate the ball valve which
keeps detergent in circulation in the
suds.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the filter in the water
inlet
^ First turn off the stopcock.
^ Unscrew the threaded union connect-
ing the free end of the inlet hose to
the stopcock.
The washing machine has a filter to
protect the water inlet valve.
The accessible filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose should be
checked every six months, or more of-
ten if there are frequent interruptions to
the external water supply.
^ Remove rubber seal a from the re-
cess.
^ Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar, remove the filter b
and clean.
^ Put the filter and seal back in the re-
verse order and reconnect the hose.
Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight. If water drips
out, tighten the connection.
Never forget to put the filter back in
place after cleaning it.
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Problem solving guide
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably
qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Un-
authorised repairs could be dangerous.
What to do, if . . .
Cause . . .
Remedy . . .
. . . the programme does not There is no power.
Check that:
begin.
The "Finish" indicator light is not
on or the "Start" indicator light is
not flashing.
– the lids are properly closed.
– the mains plug is plugged in.
– the fuse or circuit breaker has
not tripped.
. . . the "START" indicator is
flashing rapidly.
The inner lid is not locked.
Open the machine outer lid and
close the inner lid (the lock must
engage correctly).
. . . the "Check drain" indica- The water outlet is restricted.
tor flashes during the
– Clean the fluff (drain) filter
and drain pump.
programme, but the wash
programme is running nor-
mally.
– Has the drain hose been
fixed too high? Max. head
height: 1 m.
. . . the "Check drain" indica- The water outlet is blocked.
tor flashes during the
programme, but the
programme is not running
normally.
. . . foam is coming out of the There has been an excessive
– Use less detergent next time
and follow the recommenda-
tion on the packet.
front of the appliance.
build-up of foam which has es-
caped through an opening in
the detergent drawer.
– Take the water hardness into
account.
– Use a different low-lather de-
tergent.
. . . the programme does not
begin when the drain/final
spin programme is selected.
The machine has not been pre- – See the section "Before using
pared for using for the first time.
for the first time" for instruc-
tions on how to prepare the
machine.
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Problem solving guide
What to do, if . . .
Cause . . .
Remedy . . .
. . . the "Check inlet" indica-
tor flashes during the
programme but the
programme is running nor-
mally.
The water inlet is restricted.
– The stopcock is not opened
far enough.
– The inlet hose is kinked.
– The water pressure is too low
– The filter in the inlet hose is
dirty. Clean it.
. . . the "Check inlet" indica-
tor flashes and the laundry
was not washed.
The water inlet is closed.
– Open the stopcock.
– Start the programme again.
. . . one of the following indi- There is a fault.
cator lights is flashing
– Press "I-ON/0-OFF" button to
release it.
-
-
-
-
"Soak/Pre-wash"
"Main Wash"
"Rinses"
– Turn the programme selector
to "Finish".
– Press "I-ON/0-OFF" button in.
– Re-start the programme.
"Rinse hold"
– If the indicator light starts
flashing again, call the Ser-
vice Dept.
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Problem solving guide
What to do, if . . .
Cause . . .
Remedy . . .
. . . the indicator light
"Drain/Final spin" flashes
The final spin has not taken
place. The machine detected an
imbalance.
– Loosen and re-distribute the
laundry.
– Select the programme "Spin".
– Take into account the spin
speed of the relevant
programme.
. . . the indicator light "Fin-
ish" flashes
The position of the programme
selector was altered after the
start of the programme.
Programme sequence is not af-
fected. The indicator light goes
out when the programme selec-
tor is turned back to the
programme previously chosen.
. . . noises are heard at the
The drum locking mechanism is This noise is a normal part of
start of a programme or when being automatically activated.
laundry is added after
machine operation. (Not a fault).
programme start
. . . the lid cannot be opened, Press the "lid " button once. The When the indicator lights "Rinse
a noise can be heard and the drum will now rotate until it is in hold"/"Without final spin" stop
indicator lights "Rinse hold"
and "Without final spin" flash
alternately
the correct postion for opening. flashing, press "Lid" again and
open the lid.
. . . the lid cannot be opened The appliance is not plugged in Insert the plug into the socket.
to the electricity supply.
Power cut.
Open the lid, as described at
the end of this chapter.
The lids are not properly en-
gaged.
Close the lids properly.
Suds temperature is higher than
55°C.
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Problem solving guide
What to do, if . . .
Cause . . .
Remedy . . .
. . . the machine shakes dur-
ing the spin cycle.
Level the machine. See installa-
tion.
. . . the laundry has not been The spin speed selected was
Select a higher spin speed next
time.
spun satisfactorily
too low.
The load was not distributed
evenly enough in the drum. To
protect the machine laundry was
only spun at a reduced speed.
Always mix large and small
items in the load.
. . . the pump makes strange These noises occur at the be-
noises.
ginning or end of a pump se-
quence as a normal part of op-
eration. They are not a fault.
. . . the drum opening is not
in the correct loading and un- matic drum positioning.
loading position.
Imbalance has prevented auto- – Turn the drum manually to the
correct position (until the
autopositioning mechanism
engages).
– Always mix large and small
items in the load. This im-
proves cleaning efficiency
and ensures better distribu-
tion of laundry in the spin cy-
cle.
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Problem solving guide
What to do, if . . .
Cause
Remedy
. . . large residues of deter-
gent remain in the dispenser
drawer.
The water supply pressure is too – Clean the filter in the water in-
low.
let system.
– It may be useful to select
"Water plus".
Washing powder used with wa- Pour washing powder into the
ter softener tends to become
sticky.
dispenser before adding any
water softener.
. . . fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed or too
much water remains in the p
compartment.
The siphon tube is either incor- Clean the siphon tube.
rectly positioned or clogged.
The fabric conditioner channel is Clean the fabric conditioner
clogged.
channel.
. . . grey, greasy particles
cling to washed laundry.
Insufficient amounts of deter-
gent were used to break down
the particles of grease in heavily
soiled laundry.
– Add more detergent.
– Before washing the next load
run a "COTTONS 95°C"
programme without a load.
(See "Extra cleaning" in
Cleaning and Care).
. . . there are white residues
which look like powder deter- pounds (zeolites) to aid water
The detergent contained com-
– Use detergents containing no
zeolites to re-wash the load.
gent on the washing.
softening which are not soluble
in water. These have ended up
on the washing.
– Liquid detergents usually
contain no zeolites.
– Try and brush off the residues
with a soft brush.
. . . liquid detergent does not Liquid detergents do not contain – Use a general purpose wash-
give the required result.
bleaching agents. They do not
remove fruit, coffee and tea
stains.
ing machine powder contain-
ing a bleaching agent.
– Pour stain remover (salts) into
the dispenser drawer com-
partment j, and liquid de-
tergent into a dispenser ball.
– Never put stain salts and liq-
uid detergent together in the
dispenser drawer.
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Problem solving guide
Opening the lid in the event of
a power failure
^ Open the inner lid.
Always make sure that the drum is
stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove washing.
Reaching into a moving drum is ex-
tremely dangerous.
^ Switch off the washing machine.
^ Open the fluff (drain) filter and drain
the water as described in "Cleaning
and care" - section "Cleaning fluff fil-
ter and pump".
To check water pressure
^ Place a bucket under the stopcock.
^ Open the stopcock fully.
If 5 litres of water flow into the bucket
within 15 seconds the water pressure is
correct.
^ Pull the emergency release cord
downwards until the machine outer
lid opens.
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After sales service
Customer contact
Programme update function - PC
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself please contact
The programme update function is de-
signed to enable a service technician to
update your machine’s electronics in
keeping with advances in technology.
– Your Miele dealer or
– Your nearest Miele Service Depart-
ment (see back cover for the ad-
dress).
The indicator light marked PC is used
as the interface for this programming.
Miele will provide information on
programme updates as and when such
developments become available.
When contacting the Service Depart-
ment, please quote the model and se-
rial number of your appliance, both of
which are shown on the data plate visi-
ble on the rear panel of the machine.
Appliance guarantee
The appliance is guaranteed for a pe-
riod of 1 year. See the guarantee book-
let supplied with the machine for further
details and complete and return the
registration card.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to im-
prove our service.
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Installation
Installation surface
^ Remove the transit fitting (next page).
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.
The appliance must be level to ensure
safe and proper operation.
^ Unscrew the feet until the machine
stands level.
^ Hold the foot tight using a pipe
wrench.
Please note the following points:
^ The machine must be level and se-
curely positioned.
^ To avoid vibrations during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.
^ If installing on a wooden joist floor, we
recommend a plywood base (at least
60x45x3 cm). The base should span
several joists and be bolted to the
joists and not only to the floorboards.
Check for the presence of pipes and
cables first.
^ If possible, install the machine in a
corner, as this is usually the most sta-
ble part of the floor.
^ Tighten the counternut using a
screwdriver as indicated.
Levelling and adjusting
Lift the appliance from its packaging
base and move it to its installation site.
Please note:
^ Ensure that the machine feet and the
floor are dry to prevent the machine
from slipping during the spin cycle.
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Installation
Removing the transit fitting
^ Plug the 4 large holes with the caps
supplied.
^ Unscrew the 4 outer screws marked
A completely.
The transit fitting together with
screws should be stored in a safe
place for future use. It must be re-fit-
ted if the machine is to be moved
again.
^ Unscrew the 4 screws marked B.
These screws must then be left on
the transit bars.
Re-fitting the transit fitting
To refit the transit fitting reverse the pro-
cedure described above.
^ Remove the transit bars.
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Installation
Connection to water supply
The machine is designed to operate
with a water flow pressure of 1 bar mini-
mum up to 10 bar maximum. The static
water pressure must not exceed 10 bar.
If it is higher than 10 bar it is essential
to fit a reducer valve.
The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
standard regulations. In Germany the
washing machine is not required to
have a non-return valve as it has been
designed to comply with the relevant
German DIN standard.
There is a minimum flow pressure of
1 bar pressure if, with the stopcock
opened fully, 5 litres of water flow into a
suitable container in 15 seconds.
Connection to a household water soft-
ener is not recommended.
The dirt filter in the open end of the inlet
hose must not be removed as it pro-
tects the water inlet valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock
with 3/4’’ thread. The stopcock should
be fitted by a qualified plumber.
The approx. 2.5 m long 3/8" pressure
hose should be connected to the stop-
cock via the 3/4" threaded union.
Please make sure the washer sits cor-
rectly in the union.
A longer hose of 4 metres in length is
available as an optional extra.
This pressure hose is not suitable for
connection to a hot water supply. The
connection point is subject to mains
water pressure. Turn on the stopcock
slowly and check for leaks.
If replacing the inlet hose only use a
hose able to withstand pressure of at
least 70 bar. This also applies to all
fixtures and fittings used. Miele origi-
nal parts are tested to this standard.
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Installation
Connection to the drainage
system
Drain hose connection:
^ Direct into a sink: Hook the hose over
the edge and secure. Make sure that
the water can flow freely to avoid
flooding and to prevent water from
being sucked back into the machine.
The machine drains via a drain pump
with a delivery head of 1 metre.
The drain hose is 1.5 m long. It must
not be kinked as this restricts drainage.
The swivel elbow at the end of the hose
can be turned in either direction, or can
be detached if required, with a sharp
twist and pull.
^ Connected securely to a floor gully.
^ Connected securely to a standpipe.
^ Connected securely to a plastic drain
pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no
need to use a non-return valve.
If required, the drain hose can be ex-
tended to a length of 5 m. The neces-
sary parts can be purchased from the
Miele Spare Parts Department or your
Miele dealer.
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Installation
Electrical connection U.K.
Where it is necessary to change plugs,
if the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance do not corre-
spond with the coloured markings iden-
tifying the terminals of your plug, pro-
ceed as follows:
All electrical work should be carried out
only by a suitably qualified and compe-
tent person, in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug for connection
to a 230-240V mains supply. The volt-
age, rated load and fuse rating are
given on the data plate. Please ensure
these match the household mains sup-
ply.
The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the termi-
nal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol z or
coloured green, or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter N
or coloured black.
Connection should be made via a fused
plug and suitable switched socket
which is easily accessible after installa-
tion. For extra safety it is advisable to
install a residual current device (RCD),
with a trip current of 30 mA (in accor-
dance with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100,
Section 739). Do not connect via an ex-
tension lead.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED
Ensure power is not supplied to the ap-
pliance while installation work is being
carried out.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in accordance with the following
code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue
= neutral
= live
Brown
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Installation
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
If this machine is fitted with a
non-rewireable plug, the following infor-
mation applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with the product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse should
be removed from the old plug and dis-
posed of.
The plug cut from the flexible cord
should then be disposed of and on no
account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard).
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. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is em-
bossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap-
proved to BS 1362 and have the cor-
rect rating. Replacement fuse covers
may be purchased from your local elec-
trical supplier or Service agent.
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Consumption data
Programme
(without any additional
options or programma-
ble functions)
Load
Consumption data
Water
Energy
Programme
time
COTTONS
95°C
5.0 kg
5.0 kg
5.0 kg
1.70 kWh
0.95 kWh
0.55 kWh
52 litres
52 litres
52 litres
1 h 54 mins
1 h 58 mins
1 h 58 mins
60°C*
40°C
MINIMUM IRON
40°C
2.5 kg
1.0 kg
2.0 kg
1.0 kg
0.45 kWh
0.40 kWh
0.23 kWh
0.25 kWh
58 litres
75 litres
35 litres
39 litres
1 h 20 mins
58 mins
DELICATES
30°C
WOOLLENS
30°C
39 mins
Silk
30°C
36 mins
* EN 60456 test programme
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 additional func-
tions selected.
N.B. Consumption data obtained from a machine tested in Germany.
(Times would be reduced if the "Short" option was selected).
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Technical data
Height
90 cm
Height with lid open
Width
139 cm
45 cm
Depth
60 cm
Weight
93 kg
Capacity
5 kg Dry laundry
See data plate
See data plate
See data plate
1 bar
Voltage
Rated load
Fuse rating
Water flow pressure min.
Static water pressure max.
Drain pump head height max.
Drain pump length max.
Test certificates awarded
10 bar
1 m
5 m
Radio/TV suppression, VDE
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