Operating instructions
for the W 1903
Washing Machine
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these Operating Instructions
before installation or use.
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Guide to the machine
Guide to the machine
1 Supply cable
5 Control panel
2 Cold water pressure hose
6 Drum door
3 Flexible drain hose, with detachable
7 Panel for access to lint filter and
swivel elbow
drain pump
4 Detergent dispenser drawer
8 Four height-adjustable legs
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Guide to the machine
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment i - for the pre-wash.
Compartment j - for the main wash.
Compartment p (with lid) - for fabric
softener or starch.
“Door” button;
opens the drum door.
SPIN SPEED SELECTOR switch.
b
c
e
f
PROGRAM SEQUENCE indicators
(LED indicator lamps).
“ON/OFF” button;
Turns the machine on and off or
interrupts a program.
PROGRAM SELECTOR
g
The “On” lamp illuminates.
Pushbuttons for additional functions.
d
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire,
9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These subtances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
electric shock, or injury to persons
while using your appliance, follow basic
safety precautions, including the follow-
ing:
1. Read the instructions before using
10. Under certain conditions, hydro-
gen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more.
the appliance.
2. Do not wash materials that have
been previously cleaned or soaked
in gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive sub-
stances. Do not add gasoline, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flamm-
able or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give
off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, be-
fore using the washing machine,
turn on all hot water faucets and
let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release
any built up hydrogen gas.
As the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4. Before discarding an old appliance
unplug the unit and remove the
power cord. Also, remove the door to
the wash compartment to prevent
if from becoming a hazard.
For installation and grounding
instructions, refer to the Elec-
trical Connection Section of
this manual.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if
the drum is moving.
6. This appliance should never be in-
stalled or stored outdoors.
7. Do not tamper with the controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance, or attempt any servic-
ing unless specifically recommended
in these Operating instructions.
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Help protect our environment
Help protect our environment
Disposal of your old appliance
Warning - To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS before operating this
appliance.
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the possi-
bility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
unplug it from the outlet and cut off
its power cord and remove any
doors to prevent it from becoming a
hazard.
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing is
mostly manufactured from the following
recycled or recyclable materials:
Before using the first time
– corrugated paper/cardboard
– - CFC free polystyrene
Since all Miele washing machines are
tested for proper operation before leav-
ing the factory, some residual water
may be left inside.
– polystyrene foil (transparent)
– Untreated wood
As this water is not visible, we recom-
mend you perform the following steps
before you use your new machine for
the first time, or if it has been in storage
for more than a few weeks between
uses.
– Polypropylene (PP) strapping
Rather than throwing these materials
away, please take them to your commu-
nity recycling center.
^ Do not put any laundry in the ma-
chine.
^ Add a small amount of detergent to
compartment j.
^ Turn “On” the machine.
^ Press the “Short” button.
^ Turn the dial to “COTTONS 140°F”.
The machine will start to run and will
flush out any residual water that may be
inside.
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Optimal usage
Optimal usage
The key to good wash results is finding Economy
the correct combination of detergent
To conserve energy, remember the fol-
lowing tips:
and temperature, and then allowing the
washing machine to optimize their us-
age through its programming. Program
lengths can vary for this reason.
– The automatic load control feature
will adjust the water level for loads up
to 11 lbs (5kg). Washing with the
maximum load specified for each
program water and energy saves.
The fully electronic controls offer a com-
bination of simple operation with many
optional features. For instance, since a
main wash generally gives good results
for a normal load, the pre-wash cycle
has been made a user selectable op-
tion, saving time,water and energy over
older full cycle machines.
– Use the correct amount of detergent
required for the water hardness in
your area.
– Miele recommends the use of pow-
der detergents, as their characteris-
tics allow them to perform better in
this machine than liquid detergents.
With the “Hydromatic” system, the drum
can revolve at various speeds. Faster
and slower agitation speeds along with
pauses for soaking, combine to ensure
excellent wash results.
If the wash is not heavily stained, select
a lower temperature than indicated on
the wash care label.
The automatic load control feature en-
sures the correct water level for the
type of fabric and load being washed
(even though it may appear as if there
is too little water in the drum!).
Operational noise, no matter what pro-
gram is selected, is minimized through
the use of an accurately balanced drum
and special sound insulation.
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Before using the first time
Before using the first time
Important:
The appliance must be properly in-
stalled and connected to the water
and electrical supply in accordance
with local and national codes.
See “Installation instructions”.
Make sure the shipping struts on the
rear of the washer have been re-
moved.
Any residual water left in the
machine from the testing pro-
cess should be flushed out as
follows:
^ Do not put any laundry in the ma-
chine.
^ Turn the dial to the required setting.
Use the tool supplied with the ma-
chine. It is located behind the deter-
gent drawer door, on the left hand
side (see “Cleaning and Care”).
^ Place 1/4 of the recommended
amount of detergent in compartment
j.
Water hardness ranges
(in grains per gallon and PPM calcium carbon-
ate)
^ Turn on the machine.
1
2
3
4
soft water medium water
hard water
very hard
water
^ Turn the program selector to the
“COTTONS 140°F” program.
less than
7 grains
8-14
15-22
grains
over 22
grains
grains
^ Press the “Short” button.
per gallon
per gallon
per gallon
per gallon
^ Any residues will be flushed out dur-
ing the course of the program.
less than 130-250 PPM 260-390 PPM over 400 PPM
125 PPM
calcium car-
bonate
calcium car-
calcium car-
calcium car-
bonate
bonate
bonate
Water hardness reminder.
The amount of detergent needed to
wash clothes can depend on various
factors, including the water hardness in
your area. You can set the water hard-
ness dial in the detergent dispenser as
a reminder.
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Preparing the Laundry
Preparing the Laundry
The headings numbered (1,2,3,...)
Dark fabrics often contain “excess dye”
and should be washed separately sev-
eral times before being included in a
mixed load.
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide.
Before washing
Delicate fabrics should be washed sep-
arately using the FINE/DELICATES pro-
gram.
1Prepare the wash load
Only wash wool or wool mixtures if they
are labeled machine washable on the
textile care label.
^ Pre-treat the laundry
Badly soiled areas (e.g. collars and
cuffs) and water soluble stains can be
pre-treated with bar soap, stain re-
mover, or detergent mixed into a solu-
tion or paste.
Do not use detergents containing sol-
vents in the machine.
^ For curtains: Remove any lead
weights or strips.
^ Empty all pockets.
Woolens and knitted garments should
be turned inside out if recommended
by the manufacturer.
Foreign objects accidentally left in
pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper
clips, etc.) can damage clothes and
the machine.
^ Sort the laundry
Only wash items that are labeled ma-
chine washable by the manufacturer.
Some garments will have a Fabric care
label in the collar or side seam. If so,
sort the laundry by care label and color.
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Preparing the Laundry
2Press the “Door” button to open
To start a program
the door
1Turn the program selector
3Load the machine
to Finish / Start
Unfold the laundry and place it in the
drum. For best results we recommend
washing mixed loads consisting of both
large and small items. This improves
washing effectiveness and helps dis-
tribute the load evenly to keep the ma-
chine stable and reduce noise during
spinning.
2Press the “ON/OFF” button
3Press any desired “Additional
function” pushbuttons
(See the “Delay start” section if this fea-
ture is desired.)
4Select the final spin speed
5Turn the program selector to the
Recommended load sizes are noted
below:
desired program
The program selector can be turned to
the left or the right.
COTTONS
13 lbs (6.0 kg)
PERMANENT PRESS
6.5 lbs (3.0 kg)
FINE/DELICATES
3.5 lbs (1.5 kg)
WOOLENS
4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
FINE RINSE
6.5 lbs (3.0 kg)
4Close the machine door
Make sure there are no clothes caught
between the drum door and seal.
5Add detergent
See the “Adding detergent” section for
details.
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End of Program
End of Program
After washing
4Remove the wash.
1Turn the program selector switch
to “Finish/Start”
2Press the “ON/OFF” button.
3Press the “Door” button.
Do not attempt to remove laundry
from the machine if the drum is turn-
ing. You may seriously injure your-
self. If the drum turns with the door
open, contact the Miele Service De-
partment.
5Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles such as buttons
or nails which may be lodged
there.
Make sure the drum is empty by
manually turning it completely
around. Items inadvertently left in
the machine may be damaged (e.g.
shrink) or cause discoloration of
other laundry during the next wash
cycle.
6Close the drum door.
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Textile care symbols
Textile care symbols
Some clothing manufacturers have
/
Hand wash
started placing textile care symbols on
their products. The following is an ex-
planation of some of these symbols.
h
ABC
D
do not wash
dry clean only
do not dry clean
Washing (°C)
y
suitable for chlorine
bleaching
987
COTTONS
4321PERMANENT PRESS
z
not suitable for chlorine
bleaching
a@FINE / DELICATES, WOOLENS
Tumble dry
The significance of the bar beneath the
wash tub is:
q
r
s
at normal temperature
no bar
e
normal (maximum) agitation;
used in the Cottons program
at low temperature
do not tumble dry
bar
f
reduced (medium) agitation;
used in the Permanent Press,
Gentle wash, or Delicates
program.
Ironing
I
hot iron
H
G
J
medium hot iron
cool iron
broken minimal agitation;
bar
g
used in the Woolens program
do not iron
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Adding detergent
Adding detergent
Powder detergent should be added to
It is important to use the cor-
rect amount of detergent, be-
cause...
compartment j (main wash) and
compartment i (pre wash, if selected)
at the beginning of each wash cycle.
Due to the design of the Miele 1/3 to 1/2
the manufacturer’s recommended
amount of detergent is plenty for excel-
lent wash results.
...too little detergent can result in:
– gray laundry
– grease/stains not being removed
– lime deposits on the heating ele-
ments and drum (in hard water ar-
eas).
Do not use chlorine bleach!
Water is taken in through compartment
j during the main wash. If your water
is extremely hard (above 400 ppm cal-
cium carbonate) and compartment j
is too small for the amount of detergent
needed, a service technician can re-
program the machine so that water and
detergent can also enter through com-
partment i.
...too much detergent can result in:
– excessive foam
– insufficient agitation
– poor cleaning and rinsing results.
Water Softeners
For small loads:
If you wish to use a water softener to
cut down on detergent usage in hard
water areas:
– Proportionately reduce the amount of
detergent used for each small load.
– add the amount of detergent neces-
sary for a soft water area.
– Check the wash results and the con-
dition of the laundry.
– Add the specified amount of water
softener according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
– If the laundry is not clean or if it is
gray or hard to the touch, add
slightly more detergent the next time
you use the machine.
Always add the detergent first, in com-
partments i and j followed by the
softener, to ensure that both are prop-
erly dispensed.
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Adding fabric softener or starch
Adding fabric softener or starch
If fabric softener is desired, it will work
more effectively and be gentler on the
clothes if it is dispensed in the final
rinse cycle of the wash, rather than in
the dryer with softener sheets. To auto-
matically dispense fabric softener:
At the end of the program a small
amount of water will normally remain in
compartment p. A high water level in
this compartment, however, may indi-
cate that the dispenser drawer was
opened, or the siphon is clogged. In
this case, the siphon tube should be
cleaned (see “Cleaning and Care”).
^ Open the lid of compartment p.
Starch
Starching can be performed separately
(see below) or can be included in any
wash program as part of the final rinse.
Never mix fabric softener and starch to-
gether in compartment p. This can
clog the dispenser.
If starch is used for shirts, blouses, ta-
ble cloths, napkins, etc., pour the
liquid starch into compartment p (use
the same procedure as for fabric soft-
ener).
^ Pour an amount of liquid fabric soft-
ener into compartment p according
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do
not exceed the maximum fill level
marked inside the compartment, as
the excess will prematurely activate
the siphon and be wasted.
Using the “Starch” program to dis-
pense liquid starch.
– Prepare the starch solution accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions
and pour it into compartment i.
– Use the normal water level (Water
Plus button “out”) when starching so
that the solution will have the maxi-
mum effect.
^ Close the compartment lid and push
in the dispenser drawer.
The softener will automatically be dis-
pensed during the final rinse cycle.
“Without final spin” can be selected to
reduce fabric creasing.
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Programs
Programs
COTTONS
X = additional options
For cotton fabrics without special fin-
ishes.
Temperature: (guidelines)
85 - 105°F - dark colored items.
105 - 120°F - light colored items.
140 - 170°F - exclusively white items.
1) Water levels used:
wash - low
max. load :
max. spin:
11 lbs (5 kg)
1200 rpm
rinse - low
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal program - four
Short program - four
Normal run time: 1 h 55 min (app.)
Short run time: 1 h 20 min (app.)
PERMANENT PRESS
X
For cotton blend fabrics, polyester
blends and other synthetics such as
acrylic, nylon and ramie.
Temperature: (guidelines)
85°F - dark fabrics which are a blend
or 100% synthetic fabrics.
105 - 120°F - light colored cotton or
synthetic items.
140°F - white polyester/cotton items.
1) Water levels used:
wash - low
rinse - high (to reduce wrinkling)
max load:
max spin:
Normal run time: 1 h 11 min (app.)
Short run time: 50 min (app.)
4.5 lbs (2 kg)
900 rpm
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal program - three
Short program - three
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Programs
FINE / DELICATES
X
For synthetics, machine washable silks, Temperature: (guidelines)
lace or crocheted (non-woolen) items,
curtains and knit garments.
cold - 85°F -dark colored silks and all
synthetic items (lingerie).
105 - 120°F - light colored silks and
lace tablecloths.
140°F -white cotton lace and
crocheted items.
1) Water level used:
wash - high
rinse - high
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal program - three
Short program - three
max load: 2 lbs (1 kg)
max spin: 600 rpm
Normal run time: 59 min (app.)
Short run time: 42 min (app.)
No additional options can be selected
in this program.
Reduced agitation is also used.
WOOLENS
For all machine washable woolens and
wool blends.
Also suitable for silks.
1) Water level used:
wash - low
Temperature: (guidelines)
cold - 105°F - for all colors of wool and
silk.
rinse - high
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal program - three
max load:2 lbs (1 kg)
max spin: 900 rpm
Runtime: 48 min (app.)
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Programs
Starch
QUICKWASH 105°F
For tablecloths, napkins, aprons and
shirts.
For lightly soiled items or new garments
which need to be washed before wear-
ing for the first time.
max load: 11 lbs (5kg)
max. spin: 900 rpm
Runtime: 18 min (app.)
max load: 5 lbs (2.5 kg)
max spin: 1200 rpm.
Runtime: 40 min (app.)
Spin
For spinning wet items not washed in
the machine (hand washed). Such
items must be suitable for machine
spinning. The spin speed can be set to
a maximum of 1200 rpm.
NOTE:
If “cold” is selected in “Woolens” or
“Fine/Delicates”, the machine will heat
the water to 75°F to help the detergent
disolve and to compensate for temper-
ature fluctuations in the plumbing sys-
tem.
Drain
If laundry is to be removed wet for drip
drying. Normally used in conjunction
with “Without final spin”.
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Additional options
Additional options
By selecting one or more pushbutton
“Gentle wash”
functions, basic programs can be tai-
lored to the type of laundry being
washed.
For gentle washing of lighty soiled
items, or delicate fabrics which tend to
pill.
Drum movement is reduced by half.
“Pre-wash”
– Use for heavily soiled or stained
laundry items.
Available in the “COTTONS”, “PERMA-
NENT PRESS” and “FINE / DELICATES”
programs.
– Available in the “COTTONS”, “PER-
MANENT PRESS” and “FINE /
DELICATES” programs.
“Short”
For lightly soiled items. The length of
the main wash is shortened. An addi-
tional reduction in temperature is not
recommended as this may lead to poor
wash results.
– Uses cold water only. This is impor-
tant for the removal of protein stains.
– No rinsing, spinning or water heating
are performed in this cycle.
– Add the required amount of deter-
Selecting the spin speed
gent to compartment i.
Setting the selector switch to the
highest setting saves energy if the laun-
dry is to be dried in a tumble dryer. The
spin speed in the “PERMANENT PRES-
S” and “WOOLENS” program is auto-
matically limited to 900 rpm, and in the
“FINE / DELICATES” program to
600 rpm.
“Water plus”
Slightly increases the water level, best
used;
– For particularly delicate fabrics in ad-
dition to the “Gentle wash” option.
– In hard water areas, if additional
water is required for dispensing the
detergent.
“Without final spin”
If this option is selected, the laundry will
remain suspended in water at the end
of the program. This will help reduce
creasing when immediate unloading of
the drum is not possible.
– In soft water areas to enhance wash-
ing and rinsing results.
– For people who are skin sensitive to
detergents.
To drain the water and complete the cy-
cle, turn the spin speed selector from
“Without final spin” to the desired spin
speed. If spinning is not desired, turn
the program selector to “Drain”.
The “Water plus” option is available in
the following programs:
– The wash and rinse cycles for COT-
TONS.
– The wash cycle for PERMANENT
PRESS.
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Changing the program sequence
Changing the program sequence
To cancel a program:
During operation, it is possible to:
^ Turn the Program Selector to the
“Finish/Start” position.
– manually omit one or more program
stages
or
To interrupt a program:
– manually repeat one or more pro-
^ Turn the machine off. To re-start a
program, turn the machine on again.
gram stages.
To omit a program stage:
^ Turn the Program Selector to
“Finish/Start”.
To change an incorrectly se-
lected program:
^ Turn the Program Selector to
“Finish/Start”. When only the “On”
LED is lit, a new program can be se-
lected.
As soon as the program sequence indi-
cator lamp for the stage you wish stops
flashing:
^ turn the Program Selector to the de-
sired program.
To change a program when the Child
Safety Feature has been set, see Pro-
grammable functions”.
To repeat a program stage:
a program stage must end before it can
be repeated:
^ Turn the Program Selector to
“Finish/Start”.
When only the “On” LED is illuminated:
^ Re-select the program.
^ After approx. 5 seconds, turn the
Program Selector back to “Fin-
ish/Start”.
Once the sequence indicator lamp for
the stage you wish to repeat starts
flashing:
turn the Program Selector to the de-
sired program within 3 seconds.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning and care
To clean the washing machine:
^ Clean the casing using a mild non-
abrasive detergent or soap and
water, and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
^ Clean the control panel with a damp
cloth.
^ If necessary, the drum can be
cleaned using a stainless steel
cleaner according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions. A stainless steel
cleaner specially formulated for use
in washing machines is available
from the Miele Technical Service De-
partment.
^ Clean the dispenser compartments
and the fabric softener duct.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or sol-
vents.
Cleaning the detergent drawer
Should the detergent drawer become
clogged or dirty, it can be cleaned as
follows:
^ Pull the drawer out until it stops.
^ Remove the siphon tube from com-
partment p and rinse in warm water.
^ Press down the red release lever and
pull the drawer out of the machine.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the drain pump and
lint trap
^ Place a 2 quart (2l) capacity con-
tainer underneath the drain tube.
Occasionally small objects, (buttons,
coins, etc.), may find their way into the
lint trap. If the machine does not drain
completely, the lint trap should be
checked to ensure that it is free of for-
eign objects.
^ Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise
2 - 3 times. Do not remove it. Approx.
2 quarts (2 l) of water will drain out of
the hose.
If the main drain hose is clogged, more
water will be retained in the machine
(max. 6.5 gal/25l). In this case, tighten
the lint trap lid and empty the dish be-
fore repeating the procedure as often
as necessary.
To clean the lint trap, remove the tool
from behind the detergent dispenser
drawer.
Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, the
water draining out of the machine
will still be hot! Stop and allow it to
cool before proceeding.
^ Open the lint trap door.
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Cleaning and care
^ Once the flow of water stops, remove
the lint trap and clean it.
^ Clean the inside of the lint trap hous-
ing.
Remove any detergent deposits or for-
eign objects from the thread of the filter
housing and filter unit before replacing
the lint trap.
^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
buttons, coins, etc.) or lint.
^ Turn the drain pump impeller (in the
back of the chamber) by hand to
check that it rotates freely.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the water inlet filters. Inspect the inlet hose regularly. The
hose should be replaced if there are
The washing machine has two water in-
small cracks in the surface, or if it has
let filters to protect each inlet valve.
been otherwise damaged or cut.
If a replacement is necessary, use only
a genuine Miele inlet hose as other
hoses may burst under pressure.
To clean the filter in the inlet hose:
^ Turn off the valve.
^ Carefully unscrew the inlet hose from
the valve by turning the connector
counterclockwise using a wrench if
necessary.
To clean the filter in the inlet valve:
^ Using a wrench, carefully loosen and
remove the plastic hose connector on
the inlet valve.
^ Remove the rubber seal from the
connector.
^ Using needle nose pliers, withdraw
the plastic filter by pulling on the bar
(see illustration). Rinse under water to
clean, and then replace.
^ Using needle nose pliers, grasp the
plastic filter and pull it out of the hose
connector. Clean the filter under run-
ning water and carefully remove any
large particles.
The two filters - one at the pressure
hose/valve connection and one at
the inlet connection to the solenoid
valve - must not be removed.
^ Replace the filter and seal and recon-
nect the hose. Slowly turn on the
valve and check for leaks.
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Problem solving guide
Problem solving guide
Check q warning lamp flashes
Drainage fault:
Any work done on the electrical
components of this appliance
should only be performed by a
qualified and trained person in ac-
cordance with all local and national
codes and regulations. Unautho-
rized repairs may result in personal
injury and damage to the machine.
^ Check if the lint trap is clogged.
Clean the trap and pump impeller
(see „Cleaning and Care“).
^ Check whether the drain hose is
kinked or clogged.
The warning lamp will go out when the
Program Selector is turned to the
„Finish/Start“ position.
The following are minor problems that
can be corrected without contacting the
Technical Service Department.
The „Finish“ indicator is on, but the
laundry in the machine has not been
washed
A selected program does not
begin
The water valve is not open:
The “On” indicator does not light
^ Turn the program selector to „Fin-
ish/Start“.
^ Check that:
– the door is properly closed,
^ Turn on the water supply valve.
^ Select a program.
– the machine is plugged in and that
the fuse or circuit breaker has not
tripped.
The water intake system is blocked:
^ The valve is not fully open.
^ The inlet hose is kinked or clogged.
The “On” indicator is on, a program
has been selected, but the
“Pre-wash” or “Main wash” indica-
tors do not light
^ The filters in the inlet hose are
clogged (see „Cleaning and Care“).
The Program Selector was not at the
„Finish/Start“ position when the pro-
gram was selected. The following se-
lection sequence is important:
The water pressure is too low:
^ Check if the water flow through the
supply valve is at least 1 gallon (3.8l)
in 15 seconds.
1. Turn the Program Selector to
“Finish/Start”.
If too little water is taken in during the
next program, the water pressure may
be too low. If the pressure is adequate,
there may be a machine fault. In this
case, call the Miele Technical Service
Department.
2. Turn the machine “On”.
3. Select a program.
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Problem solving guide
The „Pre-wash“ indicator
flashes
^ Start the program again.
Large amounts of unused de-
tergent remain in the dis-
penser drawer
The water supply pressure is too low.
If the indicator still flashes, call the
Miele Technical Service Department.
^ Clean the filters (see „Cleaning and
Care“).
The „Main wash“ indicator
flashes during, or after the end
of a program
If this occurs again during the next pro-
gram,call the Miele Service Depart-
ment.
^ Select the „Water plus“ function if
necessary.
^ If using a water softener, pour the de-
tergent into the dispenser before
adding the water softener.
Fabric softener is not com-
pletely dispensed or water re-
mains in the p compartment
The dispenser drawer was opened
while the fabric softener was being
flushed in, or
Despite adequate water supply
pressure, the machine takes a
long time to fill
Clean the filters in the water inlet sys-
tem (see „Cleaning and Care“).
The siphon tube is incorrectly posi-
tioned or clogged. Clean it (see
„Cleaning and Care“).
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Excessive build-up of foam
Pilling on fabrics
To avoid this problem please note:
Normal, everyday wear of certain fab-
rics causes pilling to occur. The „Gen-
tle wash“ function should be selected
when washing these fabrics, or use a
program with a higher water level and
reduced agitation to decrease the risk
of further pilling.
^ Use only powder detergents, and
carefully follow the manufacturer’s
dosage recommendations.If foaming
still occurs, cut back to 1/2 of the rec-
ommended dosage.
^ For lightly soiled articles or a small
load, reduce the amount of detergent
accordingly.
Gray, greasy particles cling to
washed laundry
The wash load was heavily soiled with
greasy substances such as cosmetics
or lotions, and the amount of detergent
was insufficient to break down the parti-
cles of grease.
^ Pre-soaked items should be rinsed
thoroughly before washing.
It may be necessary to run a short
wash cycle without detergent or clothes
in order to flush excess foam from the
machine. The machine can be run nor-
mally after this procedure.
^ In the future, when washing loads of
this nature, add more detergent to
the main wash compartment or use
the pre-wash cycle with detergent.
Before washing the next load, run a
Cottons 140°F program with deter-
gent, but without a load, to clean the
machine.
Lime deposits are visible on
the surface of the drum
^ Use a descaling agent to remove the
deposits. Consult the manufacturer’s
instructions before use to ensure that
the product is suitable for use in
washing machines.
Laundry washed with liquid
detergent is not clean
Liquid detergent does not contain any
bleaching agents capable of removing
stains such as fruit, coffee or tea.
^ To remove such stains, use a general
purpose powder detergent which
contains oxygenated bleach or en-
zymes, or pre-treat the laundry.
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Problem solving guide
The machine shakes during
the spin cycle
Opening the drum door during
a power failure
If this is a new installation, check to see
that the shipping struts have been re-
moved from the back of the washer. If
this occurs on an existing washer, the
most likely cause is that the machine’s
four feet are not resting securely on the
floor. Level the machine (see „Installa-
tion instructions“).
To prevent water from spilling on to
the floor, make certain the machine
is drained before opening the door.
^ Turn off the washing machine.
^ Open the drain pump access panel
and drain off any water (see
„Cleaning and Care“).
Weak floorboards can also lead to ex-
cessive noise and shaking during the
spin cycle (see „Installation instruc-
tions“).
Always make sure the drum is sta-
tionary before reaching in to remove
laundry. Reaching into a moving
drum is extremely dangerous.
The laundry is too wet or the
machine does not spin at all
– The selected spin speed was too
low.
– The machine was not able to distrib-
ute the laundry load evenly. To pro-
tect the machine, the laundry was
spun at a reduced speed or not at
all.
Large items which tangle or roll up in
the drum (e.g. bath mats) can cause an
imbalance during the spin cycle. For
safety reasons, the machine does not
spin if this is the case. Attempts to build
up spin speed will be repeated until the
time allocated to spinning has expired.
To reduce the chances of this occur-
ring, wash mixed loads consisting of
large and small items.
^ Pull down the ring in the upper right
corner of the access area, and the
door will open.
^ The lint trap may be clogged. Clean
the filter and pump (see „Cleaning
and Care“).
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After sales service
After sales service
If problems occur that cannot be easily
fixed, or if the appliance is under war-
ranty, please contact:
– The nearest Miele Technical Service
Department (see back cover).
When contacting the Technical Service
Department, please have the model
and Serial numbers of your appliance
available, both which can be found on
the dataplate visible above the front
glass on the inside of the door.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation surface
Installation
Experience has shown that a concrete
floor is the most suitable surface for a
washing machine. Concrete floors are
less prone to vibration during the spin
cycle than wooden floors.
Lift the machine from its shipping pallet
and move it to the installation site.
Please note:
^ Do not lift the machine by the drum
door.
Please note the following points:
^ Ensure that the machine feet and the
floor are dry to prevent slippage dur-
ing the spin cycle.
^ The machine must be level and se-
curely positioned.
^ To avoid vibration during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.
Removing the shipping struts
^ If installation must be on a wooden
joist floor, we recommend the use of
a plywood base at least 11/4" thick by
23 5/8" X 23 5/8" wide (30mm X
600mm X 600mm). Ideally the base
should be large enough to span sev-
eral joists and should be anchored to
the joists and not just the floorboards.
^ As a general rule, we recommend the
installation of the machine (or
washer/dryer stack) in the corner of a
room where the stability of the floor is
greatest.
^ Turn the left shipping strut 90° coun-
terclockwise.
^ If the machine is installed on a raised
platform, it should be secured using
retaining clips (available from the
Miele Technical Service Dept.). If in-
stalled on a masonary or concrete
base, the base should be provided
with a rim 1/2" to 3/4" (12-20 mm) high.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
^ Turn the right shipping strut 90°
clockwise.
^ Plug the two holes with the plastic
caps provided.
Movement of the machine without the
shipping struts in place should be kept
to a minimum.
The shipping struts should be
stored in a safe place for future use.
They must be reinstalled before the
machine is moved. Reinstallation
can be performed by reversing the
above procedure.
^ Withdraw the two struts together with
the support plate.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Leveling the machine
^ Unscrew each of the four feet as
much as necessary by turning both
the foot 1 as well as the locking ring 2
to the left using a screwdriver (see il-
lustration).
To ensure smooth operation, it is es-
sential that the machine is level.
^ Remove the supports, stand the ma-
chine on its feet and check to see if it
is level.
Repeat this procedure as often as nec-
essary until the machine stands level.
Failure to level the machine can result
in the machine “banging” in the spin
cycle or “walking” across the floor dur-
ing operation. Energy and water use
will also increase.
^ Once level, hold the foot 1 immobile
using a wrench while turning the
locking ring 2 to the right using a
screwdriver. Turn each locking ring
until it is tight against the bottom of
the machine frame.
Adjust the four leveling feet as fol-
lows:
^ Tip the machine slightly and place a
support, such as a block of wood,
underneath it.
All four locking rings must be tight
against the bottom of the machine.
In addition, check to see that the
feet were not inadvertently un-
screwed while tightening the rings.
Running a machine that is not level
or whose feet are not tight may
cause damage to both the machine
and its surrounding area.
BEWARE : The washing machine is
heavier than it looks! When tipping
the machine, be careful that it does
not slip or slide along the floor. Take
care not to injure yourself or dam-
age any surrounding furniture.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Washer / Dryer Stack
If a countertop is placed over the
washer, at least a 1/4 gap must be
left between the top of the machine
and bottom of the countertop; and
nothing should be within 1/2” of any
other side of the washing machine.
This Miele washing machine can be in-
stalled as part of a washer dryer stack
in combination with a Miele tumble
dryer. The dryer can only be stacked on
top of the washer and never vice versa.
For this purpose, a stacking kit is avail-
able from the Miele Technical Service
department or your Miele dealer.
A washer and dryer should never
be stacked without using the
proper stacking kit. Doing so is
extremely dangerous, as the dryer
may vibrate off of the washing
machine during use.
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Plumbing
Plumbing
Connect the water supply hose (the
Connection to the drain sys-
tem.
The 5 ft. (1.5m) drain hose may be con-
nected as follows:
hose marked blue) to the cold water
valve.
Turn on the valve and check for leaks.
The water pressure must be within
15-145 psi (1-10 bar). If the water pres-
sure is greater than 145 psi
(10 bar), a pressure reducer must be
installed. If the water pressure is below
15 psi (1 bar), insufficient water may be
available for a complete fill.
1. Directly into a sink: hook the hose
over the edge of the sink and secure
it firmly (e.g. by tying the hose to the
water faucet).
2. To a stand pipe: place the drain
hose
into a 1 1/2“ (38 mm) stand pipe and
firmly secure it.
The water supply hose is equipped with
a filter; please do not remove this filter.
3. To a floor drain: The machine is
equipped with an airgap/anti-siphon-
ing system so that no minimum drain
height is required.
– The machine drains using a pump
with a maximum delivery height of 4
ft. (1.2 m).
– Make sure there are no kinks in the
drain hose.
– If desired, the drain hose may be ex-
tended to 15 ft. (4.5 m) maximum.
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS
This installation should be done by an
experienced and qualified technician,
in accordance with local codes and
regulations.
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of a malfunction or break-
down, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment grounding con-
ductor and plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and or-
dinances.
The washing machine is supplied with a
5 ft long, 4 wire cord, ending in a NEMA
14-30 P plug, ready for connection to a
120 V/240V (208 V) 60 Hz, AC power
supply.
The proper outlet can be purchased
from any electrical supply dealer or
from the Miele Technical Service Dept.
Ask for a NEMA 14-30 R receptacle.
Warning
“EASY INSTALLATION KIT”
If you don’t have a dedicated 4 wire,
120 V/240 V (208 V), 15 Amp line for
this appliance, but you have a 3 or
4 wire, 240 V (208 V), 30 Amp line, you
can use an optional “Easy Installation
Kit”, which will allow you to connect this
appliance to that line.
Improper connection of the equip-
ment-grounding conductor can re-
sult in the risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
For more information on the electrical
connection and the “Easy Installation
Kit” please contact
– the nearest Miele Technical Service
Department.
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Programmable functions
Programmable functions
The following additional functions can
C Program Lock
be programmed into the machine if de-
sired:
(Child safety feature)
When activated, the washing machine
will ignore any changes made after the
first three minutes of operation. For ex-
ample if the Program Selector is moved
to a different setting or an additional
function is selected, after the first three
minutes, the “On” lamp will flash, notify-
ing you that the Child Safety Feature
has been activated. The program will,
however continue uninterrupted. This
prevents children from inadvertently
changing or stopping a wash program
by playing with the dials.
A High water level (only in
“Cottons” rinses).
Where rinse results are particularly im-
portant.(e.g. Soap allergies)
B 5th Rinse in the “Cottons”
program.
For soft water areas (up to 135 ppm
calcium carbonate).
In soft water areas, a higher water level
can be selected in addition to a 5th
rinse cycle, if required.
If the Program Selector is turned to its
original position, the “On” lamp will stop
flashing.
To change a program once the Pro-
gram lock is activated:
^ Turn the Program Selector to “Fin-
ish/Start”.
After about 30 seconds, the sequence
indicator lamps will start flashing in suc-
cession. A new program can be se-
lected as soon as the “On” lamp is the
only one remaining lit.
The three functions described
above can be programmed by the
owner using the steps shown on the
following pages.
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Programmable functions
To activate the additional functions:
Turn off the machine, close the door,
and release all pushbuttons. Set the
Program Selector to
“Finish/Start”.
Carry out steps 1 and 2 within 4 seconds.
Step 1:
^ Press the “ON/OFF”
button
Step 2:
^ Press the “Water
plus” button 4 times
(i.e. press in and out
twice)
The “On” LED will
light up and the
“Pre-wash” and
“Main-wash” lights
will flash.
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Programmable functions
additional function:
Step 3:
A High water level
(Only in “Cottons”
rinse cycles)
^ Set the Program
selector to
“Quickwash”.
^ Set the Program
selector to
additional function:
“Drain”.
B 5th rinse in
“Cottons” program
^ Set the Program
selector to
additional function:
“Woolens - cold”
C Program Lock
(Child safety feature)
^ Press the “Water plus” button twice, (i.e. in and out once)
Step 4:
Then:
The “Rinse/Rinse & hold” LED will light up
^ To store the function: press the “ON/OFF” button
Step 5:
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Programmable functions
Deleting the additional func-
tions:
Follow the same instructions given un-
der “To activate the additional func-
tions”, steps 1 to 4.
If, after Step 2, the Program Selector
is accidentally turned to a setting
other than one of the three shown:
– If the Rinse/Rinse & hold
indicator does not light up - no
function was activated
– If the Rinse/Rinse & hold
indicator lights up - proceed as
in “Deleting the additional func-
tions”.
When the “Rinse/Rinse & hold” lamp
goes out;
^ Press “ON/OFF”.
The additional function has now been
deleted.
Exception: the Rinse/Rinse & hold
indicator will light up if the Program
Selector is set to “COTTONS
190°F”.
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Technical data
Technical data
1.1 Dimensions
Height
Width
331/4 - 337/8" (845 mm + 860mm)
23 1/2"
(600 mm)
Depth
(including distance from wall)
24"
(610 mm)
Weight
220 lbs.
11 lbs.
2.8 kW
15 Amp
15 - 145 p.s.i
4.0 ft.
(100 kg)
Capacity
(5 kgs.) dry laundry
Rated load
Circuit breaker
Water pressure
Maximun drain height
Drain hose diameter
Maximum drain length
Power supply
(1 - 10 bar)
(1.2 m)
1" I.D.
(25 mm)
15 ft.
(4.5 m)
120 V/240 V
(208V)
single phase, 60 Hz
Max floor load
(360 lbs.)
1600 Newton
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1.2
Specifications
Cold water hose with 3/4” female hose
thread connection
Drainage is via a 5 ft. long (1.5m) , 1
1/4 “ (32mm) OD hose.
This washing machine is supplied with
a 5 foot long (1.5m) cable with plug for
connection to a 120/240 V (208 V) 60
Hz (3-pole-4 wire grounding) power
supply.
Power consumption: (Normal
cycles)
“COTTONS” without prewash
190°F
1.1 kWh
Water consumption:
“COTTONS” without prewash
17 US gallons (65 l)
Program duration:
“COTTONS” without prewash
190°F
approx. 115 minutes
Spin speed:
Detergent dispenser:
Automatic for:
Prewash
Mainwash
Fabric softener or starch
Temperature control:
variable from cold to 190°F
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