Miele Washer W 1966 User Manual

Operating instructions  
Washer  
W 1966  
V
To prevent accidents and  
machine damage,  
read these instructions  
before installation or use.  
M.-Nr. 05 631 101  
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Contents  
Locking the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
flammable or explosive substances to  
the wash water. These substances give  
off vapors that could ignite or explode.  
,WARNING - To reduce the risk of  
fire, electric shock, or injury to per-  
sons while using your appliance, fol-  
low basic safety precautions, includ-  
ing the following:  
Under certain conditions, hydrogen  
gas may be produced in a hot  
water system that has not been used  
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS  
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system  
has not been used for such a period,  
before using the washing machine, turn  
on all hot water faucets and let the  
water flow from each for several min-  
utes. This will release any built up hy-  
drogen gas. As the gas is flammable,  
do not smoke or use an open flame  
during this time.  
Read all instructions before using  
the appliance.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded.  
In the event of malfunction or break-  
down, grounding will reduce the risk of  
electric shock by providing a path of  
least resistance for electric current. This  
appliance is equipped with a cord hav-  
ing an equipment-grounding conductor  
and a grounding plug. The plug must  
be plugged into an appropriate outlet  
that is properly installed and grounded  
in accordance with all local codes and  
ordinances.  
Do not allow children to play on or  
in the appliance. Close supervision  
is necessary when the appliance is  
used near children.  
Before the appliance is removed  
from service or discarded, remove  
the door.  
WARNING - Improper connection  
of the equipment-grounding con-  
ductor can result in a risk of electric  
shock. Check with a qualified electri-  
cian or serviceman if you are in doubt  
as to whether the appliance is properly  
grounded.  
Do not reach into the appliance if  
the drum is moving.  
Do not install or store this appli-  
ance where it will be exposed to  
the weather.  
Do not modify the plug provided  
with the appliance - if it will not fit  
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed  
by a qualified electrician.  
Do not tamper with  
the controls.  
Do not repair or replace any part of  
the appliance, or attempt any ser-  
vicing unless specifically recom-  
mended in these Operating Instruc-  
tions.  
Do not wash articles that have  
been previously cleaned in,  
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with  
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or  
other flammable or explosive sub-  
stances, as they give off vapors that  
could ignite or explode. Do not add  
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Guide to the washer  
Control panel  
1 "On/Off" button  
turns the machine on and off or inter-  
5 Spin speed selector button  
allows you to select the final spin speed  
rupts a program.  
of a program.  
2 "Door" button  
6 Spin speed indicator light  
opens the drum door.  
7 Program selector  
for selecting a program and wash tem-  
perature.  
3 "START" button  
begins the wash program.  
4 Wash options  
are special wash features available to  
enhance a wash program.  
The light ring will go out a few minutes  
after the end of the program to save en-  
ergy.  
8 Program sequence display  
shows the currect cycle of the wash  
program.  
9 Fault indicators  
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Before using the washer  
The appliance must be correctly in-  
stalled and connected before the  
first use. Please see the "Installation  
instructions."  
Before using the washer, a program  
must be run without laundry and without  
detergent to flush out any residual  
water from the factory testing process.  
^ Close washer door.  
^ Press in the "On/Off" button.  
^ Turn the program selector to  
"COTTONS/very hot".  
^ Press the "Spin" button until the "900"  
mark of the indicator lights.  
^ Press the "START" button.  
Once the program ends the washer can  
be used for laundry.  
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Using the washer  
1. Prepare and sort laundry  
– Dark fabrics often "bleed" the first few  
times they are washed. They should  
be washed separately several times  
before being included in a mixed  
load.  
– Remove any lead weights or strips  
from curtains before washing.  
– Loose bra underwires should be re-  
moved or sewn in place before  
washing.  
– Woolens and knitted garments  
should be turned inside out.  
– Close zippers, hooks and eyelets be-  
fore washing.  
^ Empty all pockets.  
,Foreign objects left in pockets  
(e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)  
can cause damage to clothes and  
the machine.  
^ Sort the laundry.  
Only wash items that are labeled ma-  
chine washable by the manufacturer.  
Most garments have a fabric care label  
in the collar or side seam. Sort the laun-  
dry by care label and color.  
^ Pretreat stains.  
Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea  
etc.) or badly soiled areas (collars and  
cuffs) should be pretreated with a stain  
remover or a paste made from powder  
detergent and warm water.  
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Using the washer  
2. Load the laundry  
^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"  
button.  
^ Open the drum door using the "Door"  
button.  
^ Load the laundry into the drum.  
For best results, wash mixed loads of  
small and large items. This will im-  
prove washing effectiveness and  
help distribute the load evenly.  
Note: Overloading the washer will affect  
wash results and cause wrinkling.  
^ Close the drum door.  
To prevent damage to the door seal  
and clothing, make sure that there  
are no clothes caught between the  
drum door and the seal.  
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Using the washer  
3. Select a program  
Special programs  
SILK /  
Gentle program for hand and machine  
washable silk fabrics. Cool water and  
slower wash, rinse, and spin cycles re-  
duce wrinkling and fading.  
WOOLENS /  
Specialty care program for hand and  
machine washable wool and wool  
blends. A mild range of wash temp-  
eratures, low water level and minimum  
drum movement gently clean and main-  
tain the shape of garments.  
^ Turn the program selector in either di-  
rection to the program you wish to  
use.  
Jeans  
Specially designed program that  
washes denim materials at the correct  
temperature to release stains and at a  
spin speed that prevents wrinkles.  
Dress shirts  
Program for cleaning dress shirts with  
reduced wrinkling.  
Fine rinse  
Laundry is only rinsed and spun in this  
program.  
Starch  
This program is for starching without  
washing. See "Detergent/ Using the  
"Starch" program" for details.  
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Using the washer  
Program guide  
Temperature Care symbols Fabric  
Cottons  
Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive  
95 °C /  
very hot  
F
white household linens 100 % cotton sheets, cloth diapers, towels,  
etc. to be sanitized. Not for use with cloth-  
ing with elastic.  
60 °C / hot  
50 °C / hot  
40 °C / warm  
20 °C / cold  
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E
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sturdy white cottons  
light colors  
Underwear, cotton t-shirts, socks.  
Colorfast items.  
C
B
A
bright colors  
dark colors  
Black items, mixed loads.  
PERMA PRESS Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive  
60 °C / hot  
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E
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whites  
For cotton blends, easy-care cottons, wrin-  
kle-free items. Polyester blends and syn-  
thetics such as acrylic, nylon, ramie.  
Fabric softener can be dispensed in the final  
rinse of these programs to reduce static cling.  
50 °C / warm  
40 °C / warm  
C
B
light colors  
bright colors  
20 °C / cold  
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A
dark colors & tempera- Spandex, microfibers, etc.  
ture sensitive fabrics  
Drain / Spin No available wash options  
DELICATES Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended  
40 °C / warm  
30 °C / cold  
cold / cold  
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B
A
light colors  
dark colors  
For synthetics, machine washable silks,  
satin, hosiery, lingerie, lace or crocheted  
(non-wool) items, curtains and knits.  
lace or sheer fabrics,  
embroidered items.  
SILK  
No available wash options  
ß / cold  
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A
silk and silk blends,  
lingerie and hosiery  
Ideal for machine and hand washable silks  
and other non-wool handwashable garments  
WOOLENS  
40 °C / warm  
30 °C / cold  
cold / cold  
Jeans  
No available wash options  
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B
A
light colors  
For hand washable and machine washable  
wool and wool blends (e.g. lamb’s wool,  
chashmere, mohair, angora, etc.)  
dark colors  
delicate woolens  
No available wash options  
denim  
40 °C  
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B
Dress shirts Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended  
40 °C  
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B
Starch  
No available wash options  
Fine rinse  
No available wash options  
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Using the washer  
4. Select a spin speed  
Special spin options  
– Hold  
Laundry is not spun and remains  
soaking in water. This will prevent  
wrinkles if the laundry is not removed  
immediately at the end of the wash  
program. When ready, select a spin  
speed to continue the program. To  
finish the program: Press the "Door"  
button.  
– No spin  
The laundry is not spun after the final  
rinse but the water is drained away.  
After the drain cycle the washer goes  
immediately into the anit-crease cy-  
cle. Spinning between the rinses is  
also omitted in this setting.  
The default spin speed will automati-  
cally be selected for each program.  
However, you can adjust the spin  
speed within the parameters listed be-  
low.  
^ Press the "Spin" button until the indi-  
cator for the desired spin speed  
lights.  
This option is not available in the  
"COTTONS" program.  
Available spin  
speeds  
Program  
COTTONS  
1200 to 900  
1200 to no spin  
WOOLENS, Jeans,  
Starch, Fine rinse,  
Drain/Spin  
900 to no spin  
PERMA PRESS,  
Dress shirts  
600 to no spin  
400 to no spin  
DELICATES  
Silk  
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Using the washer  
5. Select wash options  
(if needed)  
Soak  
For heavy soiling and stubborn stains  
(e.g. blood, grease, cocoa), that require  
soaking before the main wash.  
Each press of the "Soak" button will add  
30 minutes (6 hours max) of soak time  
to the wash program.  
Heavy soil  
For heavy soiled laundry where a pre-  
treatment is necessary to remove sur-  
face soiling.  
Extended  
^ Press the button for the wash options  
you would like to select. The indicator  
light for the respective option will illu-  
minate.  
For laundry with stubborn or old stains.  
The longer wash time works to relax  
fabrics and release stains.  
The total time for the wash program will  
be extended.  
If a wash option is chosen and it is not  
compatible with the program, the indi-  
cator light will go out when the button is  
released.  
Sensitive  
An additional final rinse will wash away  
detergent residue and scents for the  
sensitive skin and nose.  
Buzzer  
A buzzer can be selected to signal the  
end of the wash program.  
The buzzer will sound until the washer  
is turned off.  
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Using the washer  
6. Add detergent  
,Do not use detergents contain-  
ing chemical solvents.  
^ Pull out the detergent dispenser  
drawer and add detergent to the  
compartments.  
j = Detergent for the main wash  
i = Only add detergent (1/4 of the  
total recommended amount of  
detergent) to this compartment  
if the heavy soil wash option  
is selected.  
§
= Fabric softener or liquid starch.  
^ Close the detergent dispenser  
drawer.  
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Detergent  
Water hardness  
Only use high efficiency, low  
sudsing laundry detergent formu-  
lated for front loading washing ma-  
chines.  
Hardness  
level  
Water  
quality  
Water  
hardness  
ppm  
1
2
3
soft  
0 - 130  
130 - 250  
over 250  
For wool and wool blend fabrics use a  
detergent formulated for wools.  
middle  
hard to  
very hard  
Follow instructions on the detergent  
packaging for the correct use and  
amount of detergent. Please adjust the  
amount of detergent if the load is  
smaller or more or less soiled than nor-  
mal.  
Water softener  
If your water hardness level is between  
2 and 3 the water can be softened to  
reduce detergent consumption.  
Add detergent to compartment j at  
the beginning of each wash program.  
Only add detergent (1/4 total recom-  
mended amount) to compartment i if  
the "Heavy soil" option was selected.  
Use the recommended amount of de-  
tergent for water hardness level 1 and  
then add a water softener to the deter-  
gent dispenser.  
If you select the "Heavy soil" option and  
you are using liquid detergent, insert  
the liquid detergent insert into compart-  
ment j. This will prevent the deter-  
gent for the main wash being used in  
the first wash of the "Heavy soil" option.  
Do not use chlorine bleach!  
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Detergent  
Fabric softener  
Starch  
Fabric softener added to the wash pro-  
gram will make fabrics feel softer and  
will reduce static cling in the dryer.  
Starching can be included in any wash  
program as part of the final rinse or can  
be performed separately.  
^ Open the lid of compartment §.  
^ Open compartment §.  
^ Add the recommended amount of  
starch to compartment §.  
^ Close the compartment lid and push  
in the dispenser drawer.  
^ The starch will be dispensed during  
the final rinse.  
Using the "Starch" program  
^ Add the amount of starch recom-  
mended on the packaging to com-  
partment i.  
^ Turn the program selector to "Starch".  
^ Select a spin speed.  
^ Pour the amount of liquid fabric soft-  
ener into compartment § 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.  
^ Press the "START" button.  
If starching frequently, clean the dis-  
penser compartment and especially  
the siphon tube and fabric softener  
duct. See "Cleaning the detergent  
dispenser drawer".  
^ Close the compartment lid and push  
in the dispenser drawer.  
The softener will automatically be dis-  
pensed during the final rinse cycle.  
A small amount of water will remain in  
the § compartment at the end of the  
program.  
Fabric dye  
^ Do not use fabric dyes in this washer.  
Never mix fabric softener and starch  
in compartment §. This will clog the  
dispenser.  
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Using the washer  
7. Start the program  
8. Activate the program lock  
(if necessary)  
^ Press "START" to begin the program.  
^ Hold the "START" button until the  
"Door Lock" indicator lights up.  
See "Locking the washer" for further de-  
tails.  
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Using the washer  
9. Unload the laundry  
^ Turn off the washer using the "On/Off"  
button and turn the program selector  
to "End".  
^ Open the drum door by pressing the  
"Door" button.  
^ Close the drum door.  
Do not attempt to remove laundry  
from the washer if the drum is turn-  
ing. You may seriously injure your-  
self. If the drum turns with the door  
open, contact Miele’s Technical Ser-  
vice Department.  
Otherwise foreign objects may find their  
way into the drum. These could be in-  
advertently washed and cause damage  
to laundry.  
^ Turn off the water valve.  
^ Remove the laundry.  
^ Check the folds of the door seal for  
any small articles which may have  
been trapped.  
Check the drum for any missed  
pieces of laundry. Items inadver-  
tently left in the washer may be dam-  
aged (e.g. shrink) or discolored dur-  
ing the next wash cycle.  
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Using the washer  
Adding/removing laundry  
during a wash program  
Cancelling a program that has  
not yet started  
You can interrupt the following pro-  
grams to add or remove a piece of  
laundry:  
^ Turn the program selector to "End" for  
a few seconds.  
^ Turn the program selector to the new  
– COTTONS  
– PERMA PRESS  
– Jeans  
program.  
– Dress Shirts  
– Starch  
^ Press the "Door" button and open the  
drum door.  
^ Add or remove the piece of laundry.  
^ Close the door.  
The program will automatically con-  
tinue.  
The drum door can not be opened if:  
– the water temperature is greater than  
55 °C.  
– the water level is too high.  
– the child safety lock is activated.  
– the program has reached the final  
spin cycle.  
If you press the "Door" button during  
any of these conditions the "Door Lock"  
indicator will light.  
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Using the washer  
Cancelling a program that has  
started  
Skipping part of a program  
^ Turn the program selector to "End".  
^ Turn off the washer with the "On/Off"  
button.  
When the desired program cycle  
flashes in the program sequence dis-  
play:  
^ Turn the program selector to "End".  
^ Turn the program selector, within  
4 seconds, back to the original pro-  
gram.  
^ Turn on the washer with the "On/Off"  
button.  
^ Turn the program selector to  
"Drain/Spin".  
To change a program  
^ Select the desired spin speed.  
^ Turn off the washer using the "On/Off"  
^ Press "Start".  
button.  
^ Turn the program selector to "End".  
Making changes to the pro-  
gram  
^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"  
button.  
The following changes can be made to  
a program once it has already started:  
^ Select the new program.  
^ Select the desired spin speed.  
^ Press the "START" button.  
– the spin speed may always be ad-  
justed.  
– up to 6 minutes after the start of a  
program the wash options "Sensitive"  
and "Extended" can be selected or  
deselected and the temperature of  
the program can be changed to an-  
other temperature within the same  
program.  
Once the program starts you can not  
change to a different program.  
The "Anti-crease/End" indicator will  
blink if the program selector has been  
moved. The program will not be af-  
fected. The indicator will go out, if the  
program selector is turned back to the  
original program.  
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Locking the washer  
Electronic program lock  
To cancel the program lock  
The program lock prevents the washer  
from being opened or the program be-  
ing changed during a wash program.  
^ Hold the "START" button until the  
"Door Lock" indicator goes out.  
Exception:  
The program selector was moved and  
the "Anti-crease/End" indicator blinks in  
the program sequence display.  
To activate the program lock  
^ Once the wash program has started,  
hold the "START" button until the  
"Door Lock" indicator illuminates.  
^ Turn the program selector back to the  
originally selected program. The  
"Anti-crease/End" indicator light goes  
out.  
The program lock is now activated.  
The washer can now no longer accept  
program changes and will continue to  
the end of the program.  
^ Press the "START" button until the  
"Door Lock" indicator goes out.  
At the end of the program the lock is  
automatically unlocked.  
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Locking the washer  
Child Safety Lock  
5. Then turn the program selector  
slowly step by step counterclockwise  
to the "DELICATES/cold" position.  
The "Door Lock" indicator (lower right  
of control panel) flashes.  
This safety lock can be activated to  
prevent a child climbing inside the  
washer.  
When the child safety lock is activated  
the drum door cannot be opened and a  
program cannot be started.  
6. Release the "Heavy Soil" button.  
7. Turn the program selector to "End".  
8. Turn off the washer using the "On/Off"  
To activate the safety lock  
Before activating the lock:  
button.  
To deactivate the safety lock  
– the drum door must be closed,  
Repeat steps 1. through 6. The "Door  
Lock" indicator goes out.  
– the program selector must be at  
"End".  
1. Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"  
button.  
2. Press the "Heavy Soil" button and  
hold the button pressed in during  
steps 3. to 5.  
3. Turn the program selector slowly step  
by step clockwise to  
"COTTONS/ 60 °C".  
4. Turn the program selector slowly step  
by step counterclockwise to "End"  
and stop.  
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Washer care  
,Before cleaning the appliance,  
disconnect the power supply by un-  
plugging the unit or manually "trip-  
ping" the circuit breaker.  
Cleaning the washer  
^ Clean the exterior of the washer with  
a mild solution of non-abrasive deter-  
gent or soap and water, and wipe dry  
with a soft cloth.  
^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel  
cleaner specially formulated for use  
in a washer, available from Miele’s  
Technical Service Department  
part # 00 077 927.  
^ Clean the dispenser compartments  
and the fabric softener duct.  
Cleaning the detergent drawer  
Detergent residue should be cleaned  
out regularly.  
^ Remove the siphon tube from the  
compartment § and rinse under  
warm water.  
,Do not use chemical solvents,  
abrasive cleaners, glass or all pur-  
pose cleaners!  
These can damage plastic surfaces  
and other parts. Do not use a hose  
to clean off the washer.  
^ Pull out the detergent drawer until it  
stops. Press down on the red release  
lever and pull the drawer out of the  
machine.  
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Washer care  
Cleaning the drain pump and  
lint trap  
^ Place a 2 quart capacity container  
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. About  
2 quarts 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). In this case, tighten the  
lint trap lid and empty the container 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 the 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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Washer care  
Once the flow of water stops:  
^ Clean the inside of the lint trap hous-  
ing.  
Remove any detergent deposits or  
foreign objects from the threads of  
the filter housing and filter unit before  
returning the lint trap.  
^ Remove the lint trap lid.  
^ Clean out any foreign objects or lint  
from the filter.  
^ Check that the drain pump impeller  
(in the back of the chamber) rotates  
freely by spinning with your hand.  
^ Return the lint trap and tighten into  
place.  
,If the lint trap is not tightened se-  
curely water will leak out when the  
machine is used.  
After cleaning:  
^ Run the "Fine rinse" program.  
This step is necessary to activate the  
ball valve.  
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Quick Guide  
Remove this guide for easy reference  
Please read all  
instructions, especially  
the "Important Safety Instructions",  
before using the washer.  
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Quick Guide  
1. Prepare and sort the laundry  
3. Select a program  
Check the program guide, to determine  
which program is best for the load be-  
ing washed.  
^ Empty pockets.  
^ Sort laundry by fabric and color.  
^ Pretreat stains.  
4. Select the spin speed  
2. Load the laundry  
^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"  
button.  
^ Open the drum door using the "Door"  
button.  
^ Load the laundry.  
^ Close the drum door.  
Make sure clothes will not be caught  
by the door.  
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Quick Guide  
5. Select wash options (if needed)  
7. Start the program  
8. Activate the program lock  
(if necessary)  
^ Hold the "START" button until the  
"Door Lock" indicator lights up.  
9. Unload the laundry  
6. Add detergent  
^ Open the drum door using the "Door"  
button.  
^ Remove the laundry.  
^ Turn off the washer using the "On/Off"  
button and turn the program selector  
to "End".  
^ Close the drum door.  
j = Detergent for the main wash  
i = Only add detergent (1/4 of the  
total recommended amount of  
detergent) to this compartment  
if the heavy soil wash option  
is selected.  
§
= Fabric softener or liquid starch.  
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Quick Guide  
Program guide  
Temperature Care symbols Fabric  
Cottons  
Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive  
95 °C /  
very hot  
F
white household linens 100 % cotton sheets, cloth diapers, towels,  
etc. to be sanitized. Not for use with cloth-  
ing with elastic.  
60 °C / hot  
50 °C / hot  
40 °C / warm  
20 °C / cold  
8
E
7
6
sturdy white cottons  
light colors  
Underwear, cotton t-shirts, socks.  
Colorfast items.  
C
B
A
bright colors  
dark colors  
Black items, mixed loads.  
PERMA PRESS Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive  
60 °C / hot  
8
E
7
whites  
For cotton blends, easy-care cottons, wrin-  
kle-free items. Polyester blends and syn-  
thetics such as acrylic, nylon, ramie.  
Fabric softener can be dispensed in the final  
rinse of these programs to reduce static cling.  
50 °C / warm  
40 °C / warm  
C
B
light colors  
bright colors  
20 °C / cold  
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A
dark colors & tempera- Spandex, microfibers, etc.  
ture sensitive fabrics  
Drain / Spin No available wash options  
DELICATES Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended  
40 °C / warm  
30 °C / cold  
cold / cold  
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6
6
B
A
light colors  
dark colors  
For synthetics, machine washable silks,  
satin, hosiery, lingerie, lace or crocheted  
(non-wool) items, curtains and knits.  
lace or sheer fabrics,  
embroidered items.  
SILK  
No available wash options  
ß / cold  
6
A
silk and silk blends,  
lingerie and hosiery  
Ideal for machine and hand washable silks  
and other non-wool handwashable garments  
WOOLENS  
40 °C / warm  
30 °C / cold  
cold / cold  
Jeans  
No available wash options  
7
6
B
A
light colors  
For hand washable and machine washable  
wool and wool blends (e.g. lamb’s wool,  
chashmere, mohair, angora, etc.)  
dark colors  
delicate woolens  
No available wash options  
denim  
40 °C  
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B
Dress shirts Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended  
40 °C  
7
B
Starch  
No available wash options  
Fine rinse  
No available wash options  
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Washer care  
Cleaning the water inlet filters  
^ Clean the filter under running water  
and carefully remove any large parti-  
cles. Replace the filter and seal and  
reconnect the hose.  
The washer has two water inlet filters to  
protect each inlet valve. These filters  
should be checked and cleaned if nec-  
essary every 6 months. This may have  
to be done more frequently with some  
water supplies.  
^ Slowly turn on the valve and check  
for leaks.  
,Inspect the hose regularly. The  
hose must be in good condition to  
withstand high water pressure. The  
hose should be replaced if there are  
small cracks in the surface, or if it  
has been otherwise damaged or cut.  
Cleaning the inlet hose filter  
^ Turn off the water valve.  
^ Unscrew the inlet hose from the valve  
by turning the connector counter-  
clockwise using a wrench if neces-  
sary.  
Cleaning 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, 1, from the  
connector.  
^ Using needle nose pliers, grasp the  
plastic filter, 2, and pull it out of the  
hose connector.  
^ Using needle nose pliers, withdraw  
the plastic filter by pulling on the bar  
(see illustration). Rinse under water  
and return parts.  
Both filters must be put back in  
place after cleaning.  
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Frequently asked questions  
With the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call.  
The program will not start.  
What if …  
Possible cause  
Fix  
the program indicator  
"Anti-crease/End" does power.  
not light, or the START  
The washer has no  
Check whether:  
it is plugged in.  
if the circuit breaker  
button does not blink?  
has tripped.  
the "Door Lock" indica- The lock function is acti- Deactivate the lock  
tor blinks? vated. function.  
The program stops and a fault indicator blinks.  
What if …  
Possible cause  
Fix *  
the fault indicator  
"Check drain" blinks?  
The drain is blocked.  
Clean the lint trap and the  
drain pump.  
The drain hose is too  
high.  
The maximum drain  
pump height is 3 ft (1m).  
the fault indicator  
The water inlet is blocked. Open the water valve.  
"Water intake" blinks?  
The inlet hose filter is  
clogged.  
Clean the filter under run-  
ning water and carefully  
remove any large parti-  
cles.  
the "Soak", "Heavy soil" There is a fault.  
or "Sensitive" indica-  
tors blink?  
Start the program one  
more time. If the fault  
message appears again  
call Miele’s Technical Ser-  
vice Department.  
* To turn off the fault indicator light: Turn off the washer with the "On/Off" button  
and turn the program selector to "End".  
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Frequently asked questions  
The program runs normally but a fault indicator lights up.  
What if …  
Possible cause  
Fix *  
the "Check drain" indica- The drain is blocked. Clean the lint trap and the  
tor blinks?  
drain pump.  
the "Water intake" indica- The water intake is  
Check whether:  
tor blinks?  
impaired.  
the water valve is open.  
the inlet hose is kinked.  
The inlet hose filter is Clean the filter under run-  
dirty.  
ning water and carefully  
remove any large particles.  
the "Oversudsing" indi-  
cator lights?  
The machine has  
oversudsed.  
Run a drain cycle.  
Only use the recommended  
amount of a high efficiency  
detergent.  
the "Main Wash" indica- There is a fault.  
tor blinks in the program  
Start the program once  
more.  
sequence display?  
If the fault message ap-  
pears again call Miele’s  
Technical Service Depart-  
ment.  
the "Anti-crease/End" in- The program selector Turn the program selector to  
dicator blinks in the pro- was moved to a differ- the original position.  
gram sequence display? ent setting after the  
program started.  
* To turn off the fault indicator light: Turn off the washer with the "On/Off" button  
and turn the program selector to "End".  
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Frequently asked questions  
Poor wash results.  
What if …  
Possible cause  
Fix  
the washer shakes dur- The washer’s feet are  
Level the machine (see In-  
ing the spin cycle?  
not resting evenly on the stallation Instructions.)  
floor.  
The shipping struts  
Remove the shipping struts.  
have not been removed.  
the wash is too wet af- The spin speed was too Next time select a higher  
ter the final spin?  
low.  
spin speed.  
there are unusual  
sounds coming from  
the drain pump?  
There is no fault.  
Lapping sounds at the be-  
ginning and end of the  
pump process are normal.  
the light ring does not The washer has turned To turn the light ring back  
light?  
off the light ring to con- on, press a wash option  
serve energy.  
button or turn the program  
selector.  
detergent residue re-  
mains in the dispenser too low.  
drawer?  
The water pressure is  
Clean the water intake  
hose filter under running  
water and carefully re-  
move any large particles.  
Select the "Sensitive"  
wash option with the next  
load.  
Detergent used with a  
Add detergent to the dis-  
water softener tends to penser before adding a  
become sticky.  
water softener.  
the fabric softener is  
not completely dis-  
pensed or too much  
water remains in the §  
compartment?  
The siphon tube is ei-  
ther incorrectly posi-  
tioned or clogged.  
Clean the siphon tube, see  
"Washer care / Cleaning the  
detergent dispenser  
drawer".  
The dispenser drawer  
Make sure the drawer is in  
was not pushed in when all the way.  
the fabric softener was  
being dispensed.  
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Frequently asked questions  
What if …  
Possible cause  
Not enough detergent  
Fix  
the laundry has a  
Add more detergent.  
gray sticky residue? was used to dissolve  
greasy deposits in heavily  
soiled laundry.  
Before washing more  
laundry run an empty load  
on "COTTONS/60°C" with  
detergent to clean out the  
machine.  
there is white deter- The detergent was not  
Before drying, remove  
white residue with a brush  
for clothes.  
gent residue on  
dark laundry?  
completely dissolved be-  
cause of hard water.  
In the future, add a water  
softener to the detergent.  
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Frequently asked questions  
The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed.  
Fault  
Fix  
The washer is not hooked Insert the plug into the outlet.  
up to electricity.  
The washer is not turned Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button.  
on.  
The child safety lock is  
activated.  
Deactivate the child safety lock as described in  
"Locking the washer."  
The electronic lock func- Deactivate the electronic safety lock as described  
tion is activated. in "Locking the washer."  
The door was not closed Push on the drum door and at the same time press  
correctly.  
the "Door" button.  
There is still water in the  
Clean the lint trap and the drain pump.  
drum and the washer can See "Washer care".  
not drain it out.  
The "hold" spin speed  
was selected.  
Select a spin speed to continue the program. Once  
the program ends you will be able to open the  
door.  
The "no spin" speed was Turn the program selector to "Drain/Spin". Select a  
selected.  
spin speed and press "START". Once the program  
ends you will be able to open the door.  
To protect from scalding the drum door can not be opened if the wash water  
temperature is over 55°C.  
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Frequently asked questions  
Opening the drum door during ^ Drain the water from the washer as  
described in "Washer care /  
"Cleaning the drain pump and lint  
trap."  
a power failure  
^ Open the detergent dispenser  
drawer.  
,Make sure the machine is off  
and the drum has stopped turning.  
A moving drum is dangerous.  
^ Remove the tool.  
^ To open the door, pull down on the  
ring in the upper right corner of the  
access area.  
^ Open the lint trap door.  
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After Sales Service  
In the event of any fault which you can-  
not fix yourself, please contact:  
PC Update  
The indicator marked PC allows a servi-  
ce technician to update your machine’s  
wash programs if new programs are  
developed or new fabrics are intro-  
duced.  
– Your Miele Dealer  
or  
– The Miele Technical Service  
Department  
USA 1-800-999-1360  
CDN 1-800-565-6435  
When contacting the Technical Service  
Department, please quote the model  
and serial number of your appliance.  
Both can be found on the data plate  
visible above the front glass on the in-  
side of the door.  
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I
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
To prevent accidents  
and machine damage  
read these instructions  
before installation or use.  
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Contents  
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Help protect our environment  
Disposal of the packing  
materials  
Disposal of an old appliance  
Old appliances may contain materials  
that can be recycled. Please contact  
your local recycling authority about the  
possibilty of recycling these materials.  
The cardboard box and packing materi-  
als protect the appliance during ship-  
ping. They have been designed to be  
biodegradable and recyclable.  
Ensure that the appliance presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal. Before discarding an old  
appliance, unplug it from the outlet and  
cut off its power cord and remove any  
doors to prevent hazards.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of children. Dan-  
ger of suffocation! Please recycle.  
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Installation  
Front view  
aPower cord  
dDetergent dispenser drawer  
eControl panel  
bHigh pressure intake hoses  
blue mark for cold water  
red mark for hot water  
fDrum door  
gAccess panel to lint trap and drain  
cFlexible drain hose with detachable  
pump  
swivel elbow (drain options shown)  
hFour height adjustable feet  
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Installation  
Installation site  
If the installation must be on a wooden  
joist floor:  
Horizontal access washers should be  
installed on the ground floor or base-  
ment of the construction for best re-  
sults.  
^ Install the unit on a 1 1/4" thick,  
23 5/8" x 23 5/8" wide plywood base.  
Ideally the base should be large  
enough to span several joists and  
should be anchored to the joists and  
not just the floor boards.  
A concrete floor is the most suitable  
surface for the washer. Concrete floors  
are less prone to vibration during the  
spin cycle than wooden floors.  
,If the machine is installed on a  
raised platform it must be secured  
with retaining clips available from  
your dealer or the Miele Technical  
Service Department.  
If installed on a masonary or con-  
crete base, the base should have a  
1/2" to 3/4" high rim. This must be  
done to prevent the washer from vi-  
brating off the stand during the spin  
cycle.  
The corner of a room where the stability  
of the floor is at its greatest is the best  
place to install the washer.  
Note:  
– The machine must be levelled and  
securely positioned.  
To avoid vibration while spinning, the  
machine should not be installed on  
soft floor coverings.  
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Installation  
Installation beneath a counter  
Washer / Dryer Stack  
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.  
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.  
The stacking kit, part # 12 996 026, is  
available from the Miele Technical Ser-  
vice 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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Installation  
Installation  
Remove the shipping struts  
– Lift the machine from its shipping  
pallet and move it to the installation  
site.  
– Do not lift the washer by the drum  
door.  
– Ensure that the machine’s feet and  
the floor are dry to prevent slippage  
during the spin cycle.  
^ Turn the left shipping strut counter-  
clockwise 90°.  
^ Turn the right shipping strut clock-  
wise 90°.  
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Installation  
,Movement of the washer without  
the shipping struts in place should  
be kept to a minimum. The struts  
must be reinstalled before the ma-  
chine is moved. The shipping struts  
should be stored in a safe place for  
future use.  
^ Reinstall the struts by reversing the  
above procedure.  
^ Withdraw the two struts together with  
the support plate.  
^ Plug the two holes with the plastic  
caps provided.  
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Installation  
Level the washer  
To ensure smooth operation the washer  
must be level.  
^ 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.  
^ Remove the support and stand the  
machine on its feet.  
Failure to level the machine can result  
in increased water and energy con-  
sumption as well as the washer "bang-  
ing" in the spin cycle or "walking"  
across the floor during use.  
^ Check that the machine stands level.  
^ Repeat this procedure until the ma-  
chine stands level.  
^ Once level, hold the foot, 1, immobile  
with a wrench. At the same time turn  
the locking ring, 2, to the right using  
a screwdriver.  
Adjust the four leveling feet  
The washer is levelled by adjusting the  
four feet.  
^ 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 ma-  
chine. 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.  
,CAUTION: The washer is heavier  
than it looks! When tipping the ma-  
chine be careful that it does not slip.  
Take care not to injure yourself or  
damage any surrounding furniture.  
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Plumbing connection  
Water connection  
Tips for a hot water connection  
Connect the cold water intake hose  
(blue mark) to the cold water valve and  
the hot water intake hose (red mark) to  
the hot water valve.  
– The hot water temperature from the  
hot water valve must not exceed  
60°C, the ideal temperature is 55°C.  
– If there is no water pressure at the  
hot water inlet, the unit automatically  
switches to cold water after several  
minutes.  
If the machine is being connected to a  
cold water supply only, both the hot  
and cold water intake hoses must be  
attached to the cold water valve  
through the use of a Y adapter (avail-  
able at a hardware store). Both hoses  
must be connected to a water source,  
or the machine will not function prop-  
erly. Do not connect the washer to hot  
water only.  
Turn on the valve(s) and check for  
leaks. The water pressure must be  
within 15-145 psi (1-10 bar). If the water  
pressure is greater that 145 psi  
(10 bar), a pressure reducer must be  
installed. If the water pressure is below  
15 psi (1 bar), there will not be enough  
water available for a complete fill.  
The water intake hoses are equipped  
with screen filters. Please do not re-  
move these filters except for cleaning.  
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Plumbing connection  
The washing machine can be con-  
nected to a potable water supply. A  
non-return valve is not required unless  
required by building code.  
The washing machine has 1/2" pressure  
hoses with 3/4" female hose thread con-  
nections.  
To protect the inlet valve, the two fil-  
ters - one at the pressure hose /  
valve connection and one at the inlet  
connection to the solenoid valve -  
must be in place during use.  
If there is no water hookup contact a  
plumber to install a connection.  
Make sure that the sealing ring is  
seated properly on the hose connector.  
Only replace the hose with a genuine  
Miele hose or with a hose able to with-  
stand up to 145 psi (10 bar) pressure.  
The water valve connector must also be  
able to withstand 145 psi (10 bar).  
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Plumbing connection  
Connection to the drain  
system  
^ The machine drains using a pump  
with a maximum delivery height of  
3 ft.  
The 5 ft. drain hose may be connected  
as follows:  
^ Make sure there are no kinks in the  
drain hose.  
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.)  
^ If desired, the drain hose may be ex-  
tended to run 16 ft maximum as long  
as the 3 ft height is not exceeded.  
Hose extensions are available from  
your dealer or Miele’s Technical Ser-  
vice Department.  
2. To a stand pipe: place the drain  
hose into a 1 1/2" stand pipe and  
firmly secure it.  
3. To a floor drain: The machine is  
equipped with an airgap/anti-siphon-  
ing system so that no minimum drain  
height is required.  
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Electrical connection  
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded. In  
the event of malfunction or break-  
down, grounding will reduce the risk  
of electric shock by providing a path  
of least resistance for electric cur-  
rent. This appliance is equipped with  
a cord having an equipment-ground-  
ing conductor and a grounding plug.  
The plug must be plugged into an  
appropriate outlet that is properly in-  
stalled and grounded in accordance  
with all local codes and ordinances.  
This installation should be done by an  
experienced and qualified technician,  
in accordance with local codes and  
regulations.  
The washing machine is supplied with a  
5’ 3" long, 4 wire cord, ending in a  
NEMA 14-30 P plug, ready for connec-  
tion to a 120/208-240 V, 15 A, 60 Hz,  
AC power supply.  
The proper outlet can be purchased  
from an electrical supply dealer or from  
the Miele Technical Service Dept. Ask  
for a NEMA 14-30 R receptacle.  
WARNING – Improper connection of  
the equipment-grounding conductor  
can result in a risk of electric shock.  
Check with a qualified electrician or  
service representative or personnel  
if you are in doubt as to whether the  
appliance is properly grounded.  
"EASY INSTALLATION KIT"  
If you don’t have a dedicated 4 wire,  
120/208-240 V, 15 Amp line for this ap-  
pliance, but you have a 240 V, 30 Amp  
line, you can use an optional "Easy In-  
stallation Kit", which will allow you to  
connect this appliance to that line.  
Do not modify the plug provided with  
the appliance: if it will not fit the out-  
let, have a proper outlet installed by  
a qualified electrician.  
This dual receptacle, wall mounted  
connection box can ONLY be used for  
connecting a Miele 1900 series clothes  
washer and 1500 series clothes dryer  
to an existing 30 Amp (NEMA 10-30R)  
outlet.  
For more information on the "Easy In-  
stallation Kit" or if you have questions  
concerning the electrical connection  
please contact:  
USA 1-800-999-1360  
CDN 1-800-565-6435  
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