Miele Washer W 487 WPS User Manual
Operating instructions  
for Washing machine  
W 487 WPS  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the machine it is  
essential to read these operating instructions  
before it is installed or used for the  
first time.  
G
M.-Nr. 05 660 531  
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Contents  
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Load size indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Dispensing recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Delay start h/mins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Time left display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Drum lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Locking functions (programme locking, system lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
"Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Calibrating to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Care symbols - washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
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Contents  
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Additional options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry  
at the end of a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Adding fabric conditioner separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Adding starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Locking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
What to do if .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 42  
Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing recommendation . . . . 43  
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
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Contents  
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or  
power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Changing the lamp for the drum lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Connection to the water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Top-up rinse for COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
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Warning and safety instructions  
supply. If in any doubt, consult a  
qualified electrician.  
Read the operating instructions  
before using this machine for the  
first time. They contain important  
information about the safety, use and  
maintenance of the machine. This  
way you will avoid the risk of  
accidents and damage to the  
machine.  
Keep these operating instructions in  
a safe place and ensure that new  
users are familiar with the content.  
Pass them on to any future owner of  
the machine.  
The electrical safety of this  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between  
the machine and an effective earthing  
system which complies with local and  
national regulations. It is most important  
that this basic safety requirement is  
present and regularly tested and where  
there is any doubt the household wiring  
system should be inspected by a  
qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for the consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
Correct usage  
Only use the washing machine to  
wash items which are specified by  
the manufacturer to be  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead. Extension leads do not  
guarantee the required safety of the  
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).  
machine-washable on the wash-care  
label, and textiles composed of  
hand-washable wool or wool blend  
fabrics as well as satin, lace, silk and  
other hand-washable garments.  
Any other applications may be  
dangerous. The manufacturer is not  
liable for damage resulting from  
improper use or operation.  
The machine is built in accordance  
with current safety requirements.  
Unauthorised repairs could result in  
unforeseen dangers for the user, for  
which the manufacturer cannot accept  
liability. Repairs should only be  
undertaken by a Miele approved  
engineer.  
This appliance should not be  
operated by children. Supervise its  
use by the elderly or infirm.  
Ensure current is not supplied to the  
appliance while maintenance or repair  
work is being carried out.  
Technical safety  
The machine is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
Before setting up the machine,  
check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged machine.  
– it is switched off at the wall socket  
and the plug is withdrawn, or  
Before connecting the machine,  
ensure that the connection data on  
the data plate (fusing, voltage and  
frequency) match the mains electricity  
– it is switched off at the mains, or  
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.  
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Warning and safety instructions  
The Miele "Waterproof system"  
protects from water damage  
provided the following conditions have  
been met:  
Do not install your washing  
machine in rooms where  
temperatures below freezing may  
occur. Frozen hoses may burst under  
pressure. The reliability of the electronic  
control unit may be impaired at  
– the machine is correctly plumbed in  
and connected to the electricity  
supply.  
temperatures below freezing point.  
Before using the machine for the  
first time, check that the transit  
fitting at the rear of the machine has  
been removed (see section on  
"Installation"). During spinning, a transit  
fitting which is still in place may result in  
damage to both the machine and  
adjacent furniture or appliances.  
– if a fault has been identified, the  
machine must be examined by a  
competent person before further use,  
and repaired if necessary.  
Faulty components must only be  
replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. Only when these parts are  
fitted can the safety standards of the  
machine be guaranteed.  
Turn off the stopcock if the  
machine is to be left for any length  
of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there  
is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate  
vicinity.  
If the connection cable is faulty it  
must only be replaced by a Miele  
approved service technician to protect  
the user from danger.  
Flooding danger  
In countries where there are areas  
If hooking the drain hose into a  
which may be subject to infestation wash basin, check that the water can  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
drain off quickly enough to prevent the  
sink from overflowing.  
Make sure the drain hose is secure, so  
that the force of the water flowing out of  
the hose does not dislodge it.  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be Otherwise this will result in flooding.  
covered by the appliance guarantee.  
Take care to ensure that foreign  
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,  
paper clips) do not find their way into  
Use  
the machine with the washing. These  
may damage components of the  
machine (e.g. suds container, drum),  
which in turn can result in damage to  
the washing.  
This equipment is not designed for  
maritime use or for use in mobile  
installations such as caravans, aircraft  
etc. However it may be suitable for  
such usage subject to a risk  
assessment of the installation being  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
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Warning and safety instructions  
If the correct amount of detergent  
is dispensed, the machine should  
For machines with a ‘porthole’  
door, remember that the porthole  
glass will be hot when washing at very  
high temperatures. Do not let children  
touch it.  
not need to be descaled. If, however,  
you do wish to descale the machine  
only use proprietary non-corrosive  
descaling agents and strictly observe  
the instructions on the packaging. If in  
doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser-  
vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.  
Always make sure the drum is  
stationary before reaching in to  
remove washing. Reaching into a  
moving drum is extremely dangerous.  
Textiles which have been  
pre-treated in solvent based  
cleaning agents must be thoroughly  
rinsed in clean water before being  
washed in the machine.  
Accessories  
Accessory parts may only be fitted  
when expressly approved by Miele.  
If other parts are used, guarantee,  
performance and product liability  
claims will be invalidated.  
Never use solvent based cleaning  
agents in this machine, as this may  
result in damage to component parts  
and create toxic fumes. Such  
detergents also pose a fire and  
explosion hazard.  
Disposal of your old machine  
Before discarding an old machine,  
unplug it. Render the plug useless.  
Cut off the cable directly behind the  
appliance to prevent misuse. This  
should be done by a competent  
person.  
Only use dyes specified by the  
manufacturer as being suitable for  
use in a domestic washing machine.  
Always observe the manufacturer's  
instructions carefully.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
Colour run and dye removers  
contain sulphur compounds which  
can cause damage such as corrosion.  
Do not use these products in this  
machine.  
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Description of the appliance  
Special programmes  
Delicates and Silks / programmes  
– Programme for hand-washable  
In these programmes, the laundry is  
washed and spun very gently to  
reduce creasing and the amount of  
ironing required, thus providing "Easy  
care" for your laundry.  
fabrics (Silks /)  
Hand-washable fabrics which crease  
easily and do not contain wool can  
be washed in the Silks /  
programme (30°C temperature  
option only).  
Load size indicator  
The washing machine is equipped with  
a sensor which registers how much  
laundry is in the drum. This is displayed  
as a % figure.  
– Programme for hand-washable  
fabrics (WOOLLENS /)  
Hand-washable or  
machine-washable wool or wool  
blend fabrics can be washed in the  
WOOLLENS / programme. If the  
garment care label does not specify  
a temperature, wash using the cold  
setting.  
Dispensing recommendation  
The washing machine then calculates  
the amount of detergent to dispense  
which is a % of the total amount  
recommended by the manufacturer for  
a full load of laundry. The water  
hardness level and type of soiling also  
need to be considered when deciding  
how much detergent to use.  
– Programme for small loads  
(Quick wash)  
This is a Cottons programme for very  
lightly soiled fabrics.  
– Programme for mixed fabrics  
(Mixed wash)  
Water plus system  
The water level for washing and rinsing  
is increased. For COTTONS and  
MINIMUM IRON programmes an  
additional rinse can also be selected.  
Suitable for small loads of garments  
made from man-made fibres and  
cotton garments which can be  
washed together. Sort according to  
colour.  
– Rinse programme (Separate rinse)  
Articles are only rinsed and spun in  
the machine.  
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Description of the appliance  
Delay start h/mins  
Locking functions (programme  
locking, system lock)  
Delay start allows you to delay the start  
of a programme from 30 minutes up to  
a maximum of 24 hours.  
Electronic programme locking  
Electronic programme locking prevents  
the door from being opened or the  
programme cancelled during a wash  
programme. The electronic programme  
Time left display  
After the start of a programme, the  
duration of the programme selected will locking is automatically cancelled at the  
be shown in the display counting down  
in hours and minutes and finally in  
minutes. At some points during the  
wash programme the time shown can  
change. This is normal.  
end of the programme.  
Electronic system lock  
The system lock prevents anyone from  
using the washing machine without  
your knowledge. When the system lock  
is activated :  
Drum lighting  
– the drum door cannot be opened  
with the Door button and  
The drum is lit by halogen lighting in the  
door seal.  
– a programme cannot be started.  
The halogen lighting will come on  
automatically when:  
Future updates (PC)  
– the door is opened.  
The indicator or check light marked PC  
allows a service engineer to update  
your machine in future years.  
– the washing machine is switched on  
with the drum door opened.  
The halogen lighting will go out  
automatically:  
When, for example, new programmes  
are developed or new fabrics are  
introduced, a service engineer will be  
able to modify existing programme  
cycles accordingly.  
– after the START button is pressed.  
– when the washing machine is  
switched off.  
Miele will provide information when  
such possibilities become available.  
– 5 minutes after the washing machine  
is switched on if no programme is  
selected.  
Press the Door button to turn the  
halogen lighting on again.  
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Description of the appliance  
Control panel  
aMulti-function display  
see the following page for more  
information.  
gProgramme selector  
for selecting the wash programme  
and temperature for that programme.  
The programme selector can be  
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.  
bSTART button  
starts the wash programme  
hProgramme sequence indicator  
lights  
cDelay start button  
for delaying the start of a programme  
show which section of the wash  
dAdditonal option buttons  
indicator light on = option selected  
indicator light off = option not  
selected  
programme has been reached  
iFault / check / service indicator  
lights  
jI-ON/0-OFF button  
eSpin button  
for switching the machine on or off  
or interrupting a programme  
for selecting the final spin speed,  
Rinse hold or Without spin  
kDoor button  
fIndicator lights  
opens the machine door and  
switches on the drum lighting  
for spin speed, Rinse hold or Without  
spin  
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Description of the appliance  
Multi-function display  
– the duration of the programme  
depending on the programme and  
the amount of the load (Time left  
h/mins).  
Please note that Load % depends  
on the programme selected and  
applies to dry laundry only.  
Important:  
Loads of less than 25% will not  
register in the display. However, the  
dispensing recommendation will  
show the minimum value of 40%.  
Please note that in the following  
programmes the display will only show  
the time left:  
aDisplay  
bDisplay indicator lights  
cThis button has the following two  
– Separate rinse  
– Drain /spin  
– Starch  
functions:  
– changes the display from Load % ,  
Detergent % and Time left h/mins  
– sets the load sensors to zero  
To enable you to wash environmentally  
and economically:  
The display will also show:  
– Delay start  
– the washing machine calculates the  
amount of laundry loaded. This is  
displayed as a % figure:  
– The programmable functions  
(when in programming mode)  
25/50/75/100%.  
– the amount of detergent required is  
then displayed as a % figure:  
40/50/60/75/100%.  
In other words dispense this % of the  
total amount of detergent  
recommended by the manufacturer  
for a full load of laundry. The water  
hardness level and type of soiling  
also need to be considered when  
deciding how much detergent to use.  
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Description of the appliance  
Important control panel  
features  
Press the "Spin" button to select a  
different spin speed. However, you  
cannot select a spin speed higher than  
the maximum allowed for the basic  
wash programme chosen.  
Programme selector  
The programme selector is used to set  
the basic wash programme and the  
temperature for that programme.  
The indicator lights show the speed  
selected.  
The light ring will go out a few minutes  
after the end of the programme to save  
energy.  
You can also omit the final spin.  
^ Press the "Spin" button to reach:  
– Rinse hold  
Additional option buttons  
The laundry is not spun and remains  
suspended in the final rinse water.  
This reduces creasing if the laundry  
is not going to be removed from the  
drum immediately after the end of  
the programme.  
To continue the programme select a  
spin speed. When the programme is  
finished the Anti-crease/Finish light  
will come on. Turn the programme  
selector to the Finish position and  
press the door button to open the  
door and remove the laundry.  
Additional options can be added to the  
basic programme.  
Pressing the relevant button selects or  
de-selects the particular option. The  
indicator light will come on to show that  
the additional option has been  
selected.  
If an additional option is chosen, which  
is incompatible with the basic  
programme, it cannot be selected.  
"Spin" button with indicator lights  
– Without spin  
Select the spin speed  
The laundry is not spun after the final  
rinse. After the water has been  
drained away the machine goes  
straight into the anti-crease stage.  
Spinning between the rinses is also  
omitted in this setting (rinse and  
interim spin).  
The maximum spin speed which can be  
selected depends on the basic  
programme chosen.  
Maximum  
spin  
Basic programme  
speed  
1800 COTTONS, Drain/spin  
1500 Quick wash, Starch  
1200 WOOLLENS, Separate rinse  
900 MINIMUM IRON, Mixed wash  
600 DELICATES  
400 Silks  
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Before using for the first time  
Calibrating to zero  
Before using the machine for the first  
time ensure that it is correctly  
GPress the Door button and open the  
installed and connected. See the  
relevant section under "Installation".  
Also check that the fluff filter is  
securely tightened. Otherwise there  
is a risk of water leakage during use.  
drum door.  
HTurn the empty drum round once by  
hand.  
ITurn the programme selector to one  
of the temperatures for the  
For safety reasons spinning is not  
possible until the machine has been  
prepared for using for the first time.  
COTTONS programme.  
The Load % indicator light will come on.  
To activate the spinning function you  
must run a wash programme without  
any laundry and without detergent.  
(Using detergent could result in an  
excessive build-up of foam).  
This also activates the ball valve. The  
ball valve prevents detergent escaping  
from the suds container into the sump  
during a wash programme, thus making  
maximum use of the detergent.  
ATurn on the stopcock.  
JPress the button above the START  
button until an audible tone sounds.  
The sensor has now been calibrated  
to zero.  
BPress the I-ON/0-OFF button in.  
CTurn the programme selector to  
COTTONS 40°C.  
DPress the "Spin" button repeatedly to  
The accuracy of the measuring  
select Without spin.  
device will improve over the first few  
programmes. For this reason, please  
re-calibrate the sensor to zero after  
each of the first few wash cycles.  
EPress START.  
FAt the end of the wash programme:  
Turn the programme selector to  
Finish.  
If the sensor is not calibrated to zero  
then the values displayed by the  
washing machine will be incorrect.  
For the load size indicator to work  
effectively, the sensor must also be  
calibrated to zero as you would with  
bathroom scales:  
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Washing environmentally and economically  
Energy and water consumption  
Detergent  
– Water consumption and energy  
usage are determined by the size of  
the load.  
– Do not exceed the amounts of  
detergent which may be  
recommended by the manufacturer  
on the packaging.  
– Use the Mixed wash or the Quick  
wash programme for smaller  
amounts of laundry.  
– Reduce the amount of detergent with  
smaller loads (as indicated in the  
display).  
– When smaller amounts of laundry are  
washed in the COTTONS  
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash,  
Intensive)  
programmes, the automatic load  
recognition system will reduce the  
amount of water, time and energy  
used. This may mean that the time  
left shown in the display is adjusted  
during the course of the wash  
programme.  
Select:  
a wash programme without any  
additional options for light to normal  
soiling where there are no obvious  
stains.  
– Instead of the COTTONS 95°C  
programme, use the COTTONS 60°C  
programme together with the  
a wash programme together with the  
Intensive option for normal to heavily  
soiled laundry with visible staining.  
Intensive additional option. This will  
give an energy saving of between  
35% and 45%. The programme  
duration will be longer. This  
combination is sufficient for most  
levels of soiling. For stubborn or old  
stains, use the Soak option.  
– Use the additional option Soak  
instead of Pre-wash. If Soak is  
followed immediately by a main wash  
the same suds are used.  
When drying with a tumble dryer  
– Selecting the highest possible spin  
speed for the wash programme will  
save energy when drying in a tumble  
dryer afterwards.  
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How to wash correctly  
Brief instructions  
See the "Programme chart" in the next  
section for detailed information on  
which programmes to use for different  
fabrics.  
Please note:  
To help familiarise yourself with how to  
use your washing machine please read  
the sections "Before washing",  
"Selecting a programme" and "At the  
end of a programme" in detail.  
ASort the laundry into colours and  
fabric types  
Selecting a programme:  
BSwitch on the washing machine  
COpen the drum door  
DSelect a programme  
ELoad the drum  
FClose the drum door  
GAdd detergent  
HSelect any additional option required  
ISelect a spin speed  
JSelect delay start if required  
KPress the START button  
At the end of a programme:  
LOpen the drum door  
MRemove the laundry  
NSwitch off the washing machine  
OTurn the programme selector to the  
Finish position.  
PClose the drum door  
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How to wash correctly  
Programme chart  
COTTONS 9ö876  
Fabric  
Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,  
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.  
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus  
Notes  
– Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily  
soiled and incontinent laundry.  
– For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the  
Intensive additional option.  
– For laundry with stubborn soiling or soiling which has  
been left untreated for a while, select both the Intensive  
and Soak options.  
– For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)  
use the Pre-wash additional option.  
– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured  
fabrics, or liquid detergent.  
Detergent  
Max. load  
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid  
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See  
also "Detergent" section.  
5 kg  
Note for test institutes:  
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.  
MINIMUM IRON 4321 876  
Fabric  
White nylon (60°C), white polyester fabrics (50°C), coloured  
nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabrics with special  
finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics coloured polyester/cotton  
fabrics, (40°/30°C) minimum iron fabrics not washable at  
higher temperatures.  
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus  
Notes  
– For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the  
Intensive additional option.  
Detergent  
Max. load  
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid  
detergent, detergent for delicates. See also "Detergent" section.  
2.5 kg  
Note for test institutes:  
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.  
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DELICATES 21 + COLD  
Fabric  
Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care  
shirts and blouses.  
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer.  
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive  
Notes  
– For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the  
Intensive additional option.  
– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.  
– Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with  
Pre-wash advisable.  
– For curtains made from delicate fabrics, reduce the spin  
speed or select Without spin.  
Detergent  
Detergent for delicates (mainly liquids). See also "Detergent"  
section.  
Max. load  
Silks / c  
Fabric  
1 kg  
Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace  
and silk.  
Additional options Water plus  
Notes  
– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.  
– Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.  
Detergent  
Max. load  
Detergent for delicates (mainly liquids). See also "Detergent"  
section.  
1 kg  
WOOLLENS / ac + COLD  
Fabric  
Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend  
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature  
wash using the cold setting. Please note that hand  
washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt  
beyond the accepted tolerance of that item.  
Detergent  
Max. load  
Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens. See also  
"Detergent" section.  
2 kg  
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Quick wash 7  
Fabric  
Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the  
Cottons programme.  
Notes  
– If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is  
advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".  
See "Programmable functions". Note that this programme  
is not suitable for delicate items.  
Additional option Water plus  
Detergent  
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid  
detergent.  
Max. load  
2.5 kg  
Mixed wash72  
Fabric  
Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and  
cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort  
according to colour.  
Additional option Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus  
Notes  
– For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use  
the Intensive additional option.  
If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is  
advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".  
See "Programmable functions".  
Detergent  
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid  
detergent.  
Max. load  
Starch  
Fabric  
3 kg  
Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.  
Notes  
– The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric  
conditioner.  
Max. load  
Separate rinse  
Fabric  
5 kg  
Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to  
be rinsed and spun in the machine.  
Max. load  
Drain / Spin  
Notes  
5 kg  
– Drain only: Select Without spin .  
Max. load  
5 kg  
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Care symbols - washing  
Care  
Fabric  
Description of Programme:  
symbols types  
process  
(select the appropriate temperature  
according to the temperature on the  
care label symbol)  
e
Cottons  
Normal  
Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash  
no bar  
(maximum)  
machine action  
and normal  
spinning  
f*  
single bar  
Synthetics Reduced  
(medium)  
Delicates  
machine action  
and reduced  
spinning  
*If the gentle action option has been  
programmed into your machine via the  
programmable functions, garments  
with a single bar under the care label  
f can also be processed using a  
Cottons, Minimum Iron, Quick wash,  
Mixed Wash or Starch programme.  
g
Woollens Much reduced Hand Wash Woollens programmes.  
broken  
bar  
(minimum)  
machine action  
but with normal  
spinning  
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Important - other care symbols  
/
Hand wash (If no temperature  
is specified use the lowest  
temperature or cold)  
h
Do not wash  
apf Dry clean  
D
y
Do not dry clean  
Suitable for chlorine  
bleaching  
z
Do not use chlorine bleach  
Tumble dry  
q
r
s
At normal temperature  
At low temperature  
Do not tumble dry  
Ironing  
I
H
G
J
Hot iron  
Medium hot iron  
Cool iron  
Do not iron  
N.B. If you have any textiles with the  
older wash care labels, select a  
programme according to the label  
below:  
[:\]  
?;\  
={  
Cottons  
Minimum iron  
Delicates  
Woollens  
#
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How to wash correctly  
Before washing  
,Do not use solvent-based  
cleaning agents in this machine.  
ASort the laundry  
^ Sort the laundry by colour and by  
care label symbol. Most garments  
have a textile care label in the collar  
or side seam.  
Dark textiles often contain excess dye  
and should be washed separately  
several times before being washed  
together with other garments. Always  
wash whites and coloureds separately.  
Delicate textiles should be washed  
separately in a delicates programme  
(use a washing bag where  
appropriate).  
^ Empty all pockets.  
– Curtains:  
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,  
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause  
damage to garments and  
Remove lead weights and strips or  
place in a laundry bag.  
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:  
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar  
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or  
sewn in.  
components in the machine.  
^ Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and  
cuffs, and water soluble stains can  
be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid  
detergent or detergent mixed into a  
solution or paste.  
– Knitted garments, trousers and  
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:  
Turn inside out, if recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
With particularly stubborn stains ask  
your dry cleaner for advice.  
– Close any zips, fasten hooks and  
eyes etc before washing.  
– Fasten duvet covers to prevent  
smaller items rolling up inside them.  
,Do not wash any items in this  
machine which are specified by the  
manufacturer as non-machine  
washable on the care label. (h  
symbol)  
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How to wash correctly  
Selecting a programme  
ELoad the drum  
^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely  
in the drum. To achieve best results it  
is advisable to make up mixed loads  
consisting of both large and small  
items. This improves the washing  
effect and helps distribute the load  
evenly to keep the machine stable  
and reduce the noise level during  
spinning.  
To add detergent with the help of the  
dispensing recommendation feature,  
follow steps B, C and D below  
before loading the drum.  
BSwitch on the washing machine  
^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button.  
COpen the drum door  
The display shows the amount of  
laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in  
25% steps) of the maximum load  
permissible for the programme  
selected.  
^ Press the Door button and open the  
drum door.  
The washing machine is switched on. If  
the programme selector is at Finish, the  
light ring around the programme  
selector will flash to remind you to  
select the programme required.  
– Loads of less than 25% will not  
register in the display.  
– If the amount of laundry exceeds the  
maximum load, the 100% value  
shown in the display will flash to  
indicate overloading. (Note: This  
does not apply to Cottons  
DSelect a programme  
^ Turn the programme selector to the  
required programme.  
The Load % indicator light comes on.  
As the drum is empty, the display will  
not yet show any number.  
programmes). If the 100% starts to  
flash, keep removing items from the  
drum until the 100% stops flashing.  
If a number is showing in the display  
and the drum is empty, rotate the  
drum once. If the display still shows  
a number after rotating the drum  
once, press the button above the  
START button until an audible tone  
sounds.  
Overloading causes creases and  
reduces cleaning efficiency.  
FClose the drum door with a gentle  
swing.  
Make sure that no garments are caught  
between the drum door and seal.  
The Detergent % indicator light comes  
on and the amount of detergent  
required for the programme selected is  
shown in the display.  
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How to wash correctly  
GAdd detergent.  
Liquid detergent  
The percentage amounts in the display  
Liquid detergent should be dispensed  
help you to add the correct percentage using a ball provided by the  
amount of detergent recommended by  
the detergent manufacturer.  
manufacturer for programmes without a  
pre-wash.  
For programmes with a pre-wash you  
will need to purchase a special  
container from the Miele Spare Parts  
department which sits in the main wash  
compartment j of the detergent  
dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent  
to this container for the main wash and  
to compartment i for the pre-wash.  
If the display shows:  
40 Add 40 percent . . .  
(slightly less than half)  
50 Add 50 percent . . .  
(half)  
60 Add 60 percent . . .  
(slightly more than half)  
75 Add 75 percent . . .  
(three quarters)  
100 Add 100 percent . . .  
. . . of the amount recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
Take the level of soiling and also the  
water hardness into account. It is  
important to dispense the correct  
amount because . . .  
^ Pull out the detergent drawer and  
add detergent to the compartments  
as follows:  
. . . too much detergent results in:  
– Excessive foam, which causes a low  
level of agitation and poor wash,  
rinse and spin results.  
i = Detergent for pre-wash  
(if selecting a pre-wash add 1/4  
of the total amount recom-  
mended) This compartment is  
also used for starch formula-  
tions when starching separately.  
j = Detergent for the main wash  
including Soak.  
– High water consumption (an  
additional rinse cycle will  
automatically switch in).  
– A burden to the environment.  
§
= Fabric conditioner or liquid  
starch.  
See "Detergent" section for further  
information.  
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Additional options  
Deleting the soak time  
HSelecting additional options  
^ Press the Soak button repeatedly  
until the indicator light goes out.  
Pre-wash  
For heavily soiled laundry and items  
with dried on stains.  
Intensive  
For normal to heavy soiling with  
visible staining.  
The duration of the main wash is  
increased.  
^ Press the appropriate additional  
option button.  
Water plus  
Soak  
If you want to increase the water level  
for a wash process you can choose one  
of the four options for the Water plus  
button. The options are explained in the  
section on "Programmable functions -  
Water plus system".  
For heavily soiled and stained items  
with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats  
and oils, cocoa).  
Duration of soak: A length of time  
between 30 minutes and 6 hours can  
be chosen, in 30 minute increments.  
The machine is set at the factory so that  
the water level in the main wash and  
rinses will be increased if the Water  
plus button is pressed.  
– When the "Soak" button is pressed  
for the first time, the indicator in the  
display jumps from Detergent % to  
Time left h/min and the first 30  
minutes of the soak time are added  
to the programme time.  
– Each further press of the button  
increases the soak time by 30  
minutes up to a maximum of 6 hours.  
The display shows the time left,  
which is the soak time and the  
programme time added together.  
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How to wash correctly  
ISelect a spin speed  
Delay start  
JSelect delay start if required.  
^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly  
until the indicator light for the spin  
speed you want comes on.  
^ Press the Delay start button. Each  
press on the button increases the  
delayed time:  
In some programmes the maximum  
spin speed is limited. The machine will  
not allow a higher spin speed to be  
selected.  
– by 30 minutes up to 10 hours,  
– by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards.  
To delete delay start  
^ Press the Delay start button once  
when 24^ is showing in the display.  
KPress the START button  
This starts the programme. The  
programme duration will appear in the  
display and the Time left h/mins  
indicator light will come on.  
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How to wash correctly  
At the end of a programme  
NSwitch off the washing machine  
When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator  
light comes on the laundry can be  
removed from the drum. (This light  
stays on at the end of the programme  
and remains on until the selector is  
turned back to the Finish position).  
^ Press the I-ON/0-OFF button and turn  
the programme selector to  
Finish. The Anti-crease/Finish light  
will then go out.  
OClose the drum door  
Otherwise there is the danger of  
objects being placed inadvertently in  
the drum. If these remained unnoticed  
and were washed in the next load, they  
could damage the laundry.  
LOpen the drum door  
^ Press the Door button.  
MRemove the laundry  
,Only remove laundry from the  
machine once the drum has  
stopped turning. Reaching into a  
moving drum is extremely  
dangerous and could result in injury.  
^ Check the folds in the door seal for  
any small articles, e.g. buttons which  
might be lodged there.  
Check that all the items have been  
removed. Items left in the drum  
could discolour other items in the  
next wash or become discoloured  
themselves.  
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Adding or removing laundry  
after a programme has started  
The door cannot be opened, when:  
– the suds temperature is above 55°C.  
– the water is above a certain level.  
– programme locking is switched on.  
Laundry can be added or removed  
after the programme has started when  
using the following programmes:  
– the programme has reached the  
Final spin stage.  
– COTTONS  
– MINIMUM IRON  
– Quick wash  
– Mixed wash  
– Starch  
The locked indicator light will come on  
if the Door button is pressed when the  
above conditions are present.  
^ Press the Door button in and hold it  
until the door springs open.  
^ Add or remove items.  
^ Close the door.  
The programme will continue  
automatically.  
Please note:  
Once a programme has started the  
machine cannot recognise any  
adjustment to the load. For this reason  
if laundry is added or removed after the  
start of a programme, the machine will  
always complete the programme cycle  
for a full load which can lead to an  
increase in the time remaining for the  
programme shown in the display.  
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How to wash correctly  
Interrupting a programme  
Skipping a programme stage  
^ Switch the washing machine off with  
the I-ON/0-OFF button.  
^ Turn the programme selector to  
Finish.  
To continue with the same programme:  
As soon as the programme sequence  
indicator light for the programme stage  
you want the programme to continue at,  
starts flashing:  
^ Switch the machine back on with the  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
^ Turn the programme selector back  
again to the appropriate programme  
within 4 seconds.  
Altering a programme once  
selected  
The machine will accept the following  
changes after a programme has  
started:  
Programmes cannot be altered and  
programme stages cannot be  
skipped if programme locking has  
been activated.  
– at any time after the start, the spin  
speed can be changed within the  
limits for the programme.  
To cancel or select a different  
programme  
– up to 6 minutes after the start, the  
additional functions Water plus and  
Intensive can be selected or  
^ Switch the machine off with the  
deselected and a different  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
temperature can be selected for the  
programme in use, e.g. from  
COTTONS 60°C to COTTONS 40°C.  
^ Turn the programme selector to  
Finish.  
The programme has now been  
cancelled.  
After the start of a programme it is no  
longer possible to select a different  
programme, e.g. change from a  
MINIMUM IRON to a COTTONS  
programme.  
^ Switch the machine back on with the  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
^ Select a different programme.  
If the programme selector is moved, the  
indicator light Anti-crease/Finish will  
start flashing. However, the programme  
sequence remains unaffected. The  
indicator light will go out again when  
the programme selector is moved back  
to the programme previously chosen.  
^ Press the START button.  
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How to wash correctly  
Programme sequence  
MINIMUM IRON  
This washing machine has fully  
electronic controls with automatic load  
recognition. This machine takes in the  
right amount of water required for the  
programme depending on the amount  
of laundry and its absorbency rate. This  
means that programme cycles and  
durations shown in the display can  
vary.  
Main wash  
Water level: low  
Wash rhythm: normal  
Rinses  
Water level: high  
No of rinses: 2 or 31)  
Spinning  
Rinse and interim spin2): yes  
Final spin: yes  
The programme sequences outlined  
below are based on the basic  
programme with a full load. Additional  
options which can be selected have not  
been taken into account.  
DELICATES  
Main wash  
Water level: high  
Wash rhythm: Gentle action  
Rinses  
The programme sequence indicator  
lights show the stage the programme  
has reached.  
Water level: high  
No of rinses: 3  
COTTONS  
Main wash  
Spinning  
Rinse and interim spin: no  
Final spin: yes  
Water level: low  
Wash rhythm: normal  
Rinses  
Water level: medium  
No of rinses: 2 or 31)  
Spinning  
Rinse and interim spin2): yes  
Final spin: yes  
Silks  
Main wash  
Water level: medium  
Wash rhythm: Silks  
Rinses  
Water level: medium  
No of rinses: 2  
Spinning  
Rinse and interim spin: no  
Final spin: yes  
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How to wash correctly  
WOOLLENS  
Starch  
Main wash  
Water level: low  
Water level: medium  
Wash rhythm: Woollens  
Rinses  
Wash rhythm: normal  
Final spin: yes  
Separate rinse  
Water level: medium  
No of rinses: 2  
Spinning  
Rinse and interim spin2): yes  
Final spin: yes  
Water level: high  
No of rinses: 2  
Final spin: yes  
Special features in the programme  
sequences:  
Quick wash  
Main wash  
Anti-crease:  
Water level: low  
Wash rhythm: normal  
Rinses  
Water level: medium  
No of rinses: 2  
Spinning  
Rinse and interim spin2): yes  
Final spin: yes  
At the end of every programme, with  
the exception of the WOOLLENS  
programme, the anti-crease action  
switches on for a maximum of 30  
minutes. The door can be opened and  
laundry removed at any time during the  
anti-crease phase.  
1) A third rinse takes place  
automatically if:  
Mixed wash  
Main wash  
– there is too much foam in the drum  
– a spin speed of lower than 700 rpm  
has been selected.  
Water level: low  
Wash rhythm: normal  
Rinses  
Water level: high  
No of rinses: 2  
Spinning  
Rinse and interim spin2): yes  
Final spin: yes  
– Without spin has been selected  
2) Rinse and interim spin:  
There is a spin between the rinses.  
Omitting rinse and interim spin:  
Select Without spin on the spin speed  
display.  
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Detergent  
All modern detergents produced for  
automatic washing machines are  
suitable, including liquid, compact  
(concentrated), tablets, liquid tablets  
and special application detergents.  
Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these  
are supplied with the detergent. Tablets  
are suitable for full loads but note that it  
may be impractical to reduce tablets by  
proportion to suit smaller loads!  
Woollens and knitwear containing wool  
mixtures and hand-washable garments  
should be washed using a detergent  
specifically designed for washing  
woollens.  
– The soiling level of the laundry.  
Lightly soiled  
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly  
slight body odour.  
Normally soiled  
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight  
stains.  
Heavily soiled  
Stains and soiling clearly visible.  
– The water hardness level.  
Check with your local water supplier  
if you do not know the water  
hardness level in your area.  
Silk should be washed using a liquid  
detergent specifically designed for  
washing woollens. Do not use  
biological detergents on silk as the  
enzymes may damage the silk!  
Instructions for use and recommended  
amounts for a full load are given on the  
detergent packaging.  
Water softeners  
A water softener can be used to cut  
down on the use of detergents in  
extremely hard water areas. Dispense  
according to the amount specified on  
the packaging. First add detergent and  
then the water softener.  
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft  
water.  
^ Add detergent to the compartments  
as follows:  
Miele do not recommend connecting  
the machine to a household water  
softener.  
i = Detergent for pre-wash  
(if selecting a pre-wash add 1/4  
of the total amount recom-  
mended) This compartment is  
also used for starch formula-  
tions when starching separately.  
j = Detergent for the main wash  
including Soak.  
Washing with several  
components  
If you wash using several components  
(e.g. special application detergents),  
we recommend always dispensing the  
agents into compartment j in the  
following order:  
§
= Fabric conditioner or liquid  
starch.  
The right amount to dispense will  
depend on the following:  
1. Detergent  
– The quantity of laundry (follow the  
machine’s dispensing  
2. Water softener  
3. Stain remove  
recommendation and reduce the  
amount of detergent with smaller  
loads as indicated on the display)  
This way the agents are distributed  
more efficiently.  
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Detergent  
Fabric conditioners and liquid  
starch  
If starching frequently, the dispenser  
compartment and especially the  
siphon tube and conditioner channel  
will need regular cleaning to remove  
any residual starch. See "Cleaning  
the detergent dispenser drawer".  
Do not add starch formulations or  
viscous liquid starch to the §  
Fabric conditioners make garments soft  
and fluffy to handle and help prevent  
static cling when tumble drying.  
Starch stiffens and gives body to items  
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and  
bed linen.  
compartment as it will clog it up. See  
"Adding starch separately".  
^ Dispense according to the amount  
specified on the packaging.  
Adding fabric conditioner separately  
Automatic dispensing of fabric con-  
ditioner or liquid starch to laundry at  
the end of a programme  
^ Add fabric conditioner to  
compartment §.  
^ Turn the programme selector to Starch.  
^ Select a spin speed.  
^ Press the START button.  
Adding starch separately  
Use the separate Starch programme  
when using starch formulations or  
viscous liquid starch.  
^ Prepare and measure the starch in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
^ Add starch to compartment i.  
^ Turn the programme selector to Starch.  
^ Select a spin speed.  
^ Press the START button.  
Colour run and dye  
removers/dyes  
^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid  
starch to compartment §. Do not  
exceed the maximum level mark.  
^ Do not use colour run or dye  
removers in this washing machine.  
^ Dyes suitable for use in domestic  
washing machines can be used.  
However, please note that the salt  
used in the dyeing process can  
cause corrosion to stainless steel  
components in the machine if you  
dye frequently. Always observe the  
manufacturer's instructions carefully.  
The conditioner or liquid starch is  
automatically dispensed in the last  
rinse. At the end of the programme a  
small amount of water remains in the  
fabric conditioner compartment §.  
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Locking functions  
Electronic programme locking  
Deactivating programme locking  
early  
Programme locking prevents the  
machine from being opened or the  
programme cancelled during a wash  
programme.  
^ Press the START button for at least 4  
seconds until the locked check light  
(lower right on the control panel)  
goes out.  
To activate programme locking  
Exception:  
^ After the start of a programme, press  
the START button for at least 4  
seconds until the locked check light  
(lower right on the control panel)  
comes on.  
If the programme selector has been  
moved and the Anti-crease/Finish  
indicator light is flashing in the  
sequence display.  
^ First, turn the programme selector  
back to the programme chosen  
previously. The Anti-crease/Finish  
indicator light will go out.  
Programme locking is now activated.  
The machine will now not accept any  
changes and the programme will  
proceed through to the end. The door is  
locked when programme locking is  
activated.  
^ Now press the START button for at  
least 4 seconds until the locked  
check light (lower right on the control  
panel) goes out  
Programme locking is deactivated  
automatically at the end of the  
programme.  
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Locking functions  
Electronic system lock  
ENext slowly turn the programme  
selector anti-clockwise stage by  
stage to DELICATES cold.  
The system lock prevents your  
machine being used without your  
knowledge.  
The locked check light (lower right  
on the control panel) will flash.  
FNow release the Pre-wash button.  
When the system lock has been  
activated:  
GTurn the programme selector to  
Finish.  
– the drum door cannot be opened  
with the Door button and  
HSwitch the washing machine off with  
the I-ON/0-OFF button.  
– a programme cannot be started.  
To de-activate the system lock  
To activate the system lock  
First, ensure that:  
Repeat steps A to G. The locked  
check light goes out.  
– The drum door is closed  
– The programme selector is at Finish.  
ASwitch on the washing machine with  
the I-ON/0-OFF button.  
BPress the Pre-wash button and keep  
it pressed in while carrying out steps  
C to E  
CSlowly turn the programme selector  
clockwise stage by stage to  
COTTONS 60°C.  
DNow slowly turn the programme  
selector anti-clockwise stage by  
stage to Finish.  
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Cleaning and care  
Extra cleaning  
,Disconnect the appliance from  
the mains electricity supply and  
withdraw the plug from the socket  
prior to cleaning the machine.  
Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)  
with powder detergent approx. every 6  
weeks to help prevent deposits building  
up in the machine. These can occur  
when washing is mainly done at low  
temperatures, and also lead to  
unpleasant smells. If you have no  
reason to wash occasionally at this high  
temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C  
programme with detergent but no  
laundry at regular intervals.  
^ Clean the casing with a mild  
non-abrasive detergent or soap and  
water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Clean the fascia panel with a damp  
cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth.  
^ The drum can be cleaned using a  
suitable proprietary stainless-steel  
cleaning agent.  
,Do not use solvents, abrasive  
cleaners, glass cleaners or  
all-purpose cleaning agents. These  
might damage plastic surfaces and  
other components because of the  
chemicals they contain.  
The washing machine must not be  
hosed down.  
E-Cloth  
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from  
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,  
Part number 98013530, which is  
suitable for cleaning surfaces such as  
stainless steel, glass, plastic and  
chrome without the use of chemicals. It  
can be washed 300 times.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the detergent dispenser  
drawer  
Remove detergent residues regularly.  
^ Clean the siphon.  
1. Remove the siphon from  
compartment §. Wash under  
running warm water. Clean the  
siphon tube in the same way.  
^ Pull out the detergent dispenser  
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press  
down the release catch and at the  
same time pull the drawer right out of  
the machine.  
2. Replace the siphon.  
Over time, detergent residue can build  
up in the water jets in the top of the  
detergent drawer housing.  
^ Clean the detergent drawer with  
warm water.  
^ Before replacing the detergent  
drawer, use a bottle brush or similar  
to clean them out.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the filter in the water  
inlet  
^ First turn off the stopcock.  
^ Unscrew the threaded union  
connecting the free end of the inlet  
hose to the stopcock.  
The washing machine has a filter to  
protect the water inlet valve.  
The accessible filter in the union in the  
open end of the inlet hose should be  
checked every six months, or more  
often if there are frequent interruptions  
to the external water supply.  
^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the  
recess.  
^ Using pointed pliers, take hold of the  
plastic filter bar 2 and remove.  
^ Clean the plastic filter.  
^ Put the filter and seal back in the  
reverse order and reconnect the  
hose.  
Turn on the stopcock and check the  
connection is watertight. If water drips  
out, tighten the connection.  
Never forget to put the filter back in  
place after cleaning.  
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Problem solving guide  
What to do if ...  
With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the  
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right  
without contacting the Service Department.  
,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.  
The chart is divided into the following sections to help you:  
– The programme does not start.  
– The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.  
– A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal.  
– Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing recommendation.  
– General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result.  
– The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button  
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Problem solving guide  
The programme does not start  
Fault indicator  
Possible cause  
There is no power.  
Remedy  
Check that  
– the mains plug is  
plugged in.  
– the fuse or circuit breaker  
The Anti-crease / Finish  
indicator light is not on, or  
the START indicator light  
is not flashing.  
has not tripped.  
The START indicator light The lamp for the  
is not flashing.  
Reconnect the lamp in its  
drum lighting is not socket.  
securely correctly in  
its socket.  
The Locked check light is The system lock has Deactivate the system lock.  
flashing.  
been activated.  
The programme does not  
start when Drain/Final spin machine has not  
has been selected.  
The washing  
Prepare the machine as  
described in "Before using  
for the first time".  
been prepared for  
using for the first  
time.  
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Problem solving guide  
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes  
on.  
Fault indicator  
Possible cause  
Remedy A  
The buzzer sounds and  
the Check drain light  
flashes. "– – –" appears  
in the display.  
The water outlet is  
blocked.  
Clean the fluff filter and the  
drain pump as described in  
"Problem solving guide -  
Opening the door in the event  
of a blocked drain outlet  
and/or power failure".  
The drain hose has The maximum drain height is  
been fixed too high. 1 m.  
The buzzer sounds and  
the Check inlet light  
flashes. "– – –" appears  
in the display.  
The water inlet is  
blocked.  
Open the stopcock.  
The buzzer sounds and  
the Check inlet and  
Check drain lights flash.  
"– – –" appears in the  
display.  
The Waterproof  
system has reacted.  
Call the Service Department.  
The buzzer sounds and  
the Soak/Pre-wash or  
Rinses indicator light  
flashes in the  
There is a fault.  
Start the programme again.  
If the fault indicator occurs  
again, contact the Service  
Department.  
programme sequence  
display. "– – –" appears  
in the display.  
ATo switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the  
I-ON/0-OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish.  
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Problem solving guide  
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme con-  
tinues as normal.  
Fault indicator  
Possible cause  
Remedy A  
The Check drain  
The drain outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the drain  
light flashes.  
restricted.  
pump as described in "Problem  
solving guide - Opening the door in  
the event of a blocked drain outlet  
and/or power failure".  
The Check inlet light The water inlet is  
Check whether  
flashes.  
restricted.  
– the stopcock is opened wide  
enough.  
– the inlet hose is kinked.  
The filter in the wa- Clean the filter.  
ter inlet hose is  
dirty.  
The Excess  
Excessive foam  
Use less detergent next time and  
detergent check  
light comes on.  
has built up during follow the manufacturer’s  
washing.  
instructions on dosage given on the  
packaging.  
The Main wash  
indicator light is  
flashing in the  
programme  
There is a fault.  
Start the programme again.  
If the fault indicator occurs again,  
contact the Service Department.  
sequence display.  
The  
The position of the programme selector was altered after  
the start of the programme. Turn the programme selector  
back to the programme previously chosen.  
Anti-crease/Finish  
indicator light  
flashes in the  
programme  
sequence display.  
ATo switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the I-ON/  
0-OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing  
recommendation  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
There is no load  
The washing machine is  
Switch the washing machine  
size in the display not switched on and / or a on. Select a programme and  
programme has not been load the drum.  
selected.  
The amount of laundry in The display will come on when  
the drum is less than 25% 25% has been loaded.  
of the maximum load for  
the programme selected.  
When the washing  
Remove the laundry from the  
machine was switched on drum and press the button  
there was already laundry above the START button until  
in the drum. This has  
decalibrated the sensor  
from the zero position.  
an audible tone sounds. The  
sensor is now recalibrated to  
zero.  
A load size is  
The load size sensor has Rotate the drum once. If the  
indicated in the  
display but there is the zero position.  
no laundry present  
been decalibrated from  
display does not go out,  
recalibrate the sensor to zero  
(see above section).  
in the drum.  
No load size is  
indicated in the  
display for the  
DELICATES, Silks  
and the  
The maximum load is 1 kg Rotate the drum once.  
for the DELICATES and  
Silks programmes and  
2kg for the WOOLLENS  
programmes. In some  
cases the load size  
WOOLLENS  
programmes.  
sensor fails to register  
these small quantities.  
(The dispensing  
recommendation will still  
show the minimum value  
of 40%).  
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Problem solving guide  
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The machine  
shakes during the resting evenly on the  
The four feet are not  
Level the machine. See advice on  
installation.  
spin cycle.  
floor.  
The laundry has  
not been spun  
satisfactorily.  
The spin speed  
selected was too low. time.  
Select a higher spin speed next  
The pump makes These do not indicate a fault. They occur at the beginning  
strange noises.  
and end of a pumping sequence as a normal part of the  
operation.  
The programme  
The machine has switched off the light ring to save energy.  
selector light ring To switch the light ring back on again: press one of the  
is not lit up. additional option buttons or turn the programme selector.  
Large residues of The water supply  
detergent remain pressure is too low.  
in the dispenser  
– Clean the filter in the water inlet  
system.  
– It may be useful to press the  
drawer.  
Water plus button.  
Washing powder used Pour washing powder into the  
with water softener  
tends to become  
sticky.  
dispenser before adding any water  
softener.  
Fabric conditioner The siphon is either  
Clean the siphon, see "Cleaning  
is not completely incorrectly positioned and care - Cleaning the detergent  
dispensed or too or clogged.  
much water  
drawer".  
remains in the §  
compartment.  
When laundry is  
dry it feels hard to action.  
the touch.  
Too vigorous wash  
Programme in gentle action and  
more water.  
Not enough detergent Increase detergent dose to  
used.  
prevent limescale build up in  
laundry.  
No fabric conditioner  
used.  
Use fabric conditioner in last rinse.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem  
Liquid  
detergent does not contain bleaching  
not give the agents. They do not  
Possible cause  
Liquid detergents do  
Remedy  
– Use a general purpose washing  
machine powder containing a  
bleaching agent.  
required result. remove fruit, coffee and – Pour stain removers into  
tea stains. compartment j of the dispenser  
drawer and liquid detergent into a  
dispenser ball.  
– Never put stain removers and  
liquid detergent together in the  
dispenser drawer.  
Grey, greasy  
Insufficient amounts of – Add more detergent.  
particles cling detergent were used to – Before washing the next load run  
to washed  
laundry.  
break down the  
particles of grease in  
heavily soiled laundry.  
a COTTONS 95°C programme  
with powder detergent but without  
a load. (See also "Extra cleaning"  
in Cleaning and Care).  
A stale smell is Low temperature  
in the drum and washing.  
on laundry.  
Before washing the next load run a  
COTTONS 95°C programme with  
powder detergent but without a load.  
(See also "Extra cleaning" in  
Cleaning and Care).  
There are white The detergent contained – Try and brush off the residues with a  
residues which compounds (zeolites) to  
look like pow- aid water softening  
soft brush once the laundry is dry.  
– Use a liquid detergent to wash dark  
coloured textiles. Liquid detergents  
usually contain no zeolites.  
der detergent  
on dark col-  
which are not soluble in  
water. These have  
oured laundry. ended up on the laundry.  
Machine is  
constantly  
overfoaming/  
excess  
detergent light  
is on.  
Machine connected to Connect machine to mains water  
a water softener.  
and dose detergent for hard water.  
Too much detergent  
was used.  
Reduce detergent.  
Too little detergent was Increase detergent slightly to bring  
used.  
back foam suppressant ingredients  
to the load.  
Clothes are  
coming out  
creased.  
Programme was  
overloaded.  
The wrong programme – Check care lables with section  
Reduce quantity of clothes in drum.  
was used.  
"How to wash correctly".  
– Use easy iron conditioners.  
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Problem solving guide  
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The machine is not  
connected to the  
electricity supply.  
Insert the plug in the socket and switch on.  
The machine is not  
switched on.  
Switch the machine on with the I-ON/0-OFF  
button.  
The electronic programme This is automatically deactivated at the end of a  
lock has been activated.  
programme. To deactivate it early see "Locking  
functions".  
The electronic system  
lock has been activated.  
To deactivate it see "Locking functions".  
Power cut  
Open the drum door as described in the section  
"Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain  
outlet and/or power failure".  
The drum lighting is not in Open the drum door as described in the section  
position properly.  
"Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain  
outlet and/or power failure." Then fit the lamp  
correctly.  
The door was not  
correctly engaged.  
Press hard against the lock side of the drum door  
and then press the Door button.  
There is still water in the  
drum and the machine is  
unable to drain.  
Clean the fluff filter and the drain pump.  
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened when the suds temperature  
is higher than 55°C.  
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Problem solving guide  
Opening the drum door in the  
event of a blocked drain outlet  
and/or power failure  
Blocked drain outlet  
If the drain outlet is blocked, up to  
25 litres of water will be retained in the  
machine.  
^ Switch the washing machine off.  
There is a filter flap opener behind the  
detergent drawer fascia panel.  
,Caution: if laundry has been  
washed at a high temperature, water  
draining out of the machine will still  
be hot. Danger of scalding!  
Procedure for draining the machine  
^ Place a suitable container under the  
access flap.  
When draining water from the  
machine, do not unscrew the fluff  
filter completely or take it right out.  
^ Remove the opener.  
^ Unscrew the fluff filter lid until water  
runs out.  
To interrupt the flow of water:  
^ Tighten the fluff filter back up again.  
^ Use it to open the access flap.  
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Problem solving guide  
Once the flow of water ceases:  
,Make sure the fluff filter is  
^ Remove the fluff filter completely.  
securely tightened. Otherwise there  
is a risk of water leakage during use.  
Opening the drum door  
,Always make sure that the drum  
is stationary before reaching into the  
machine to remove laundry.  
Reaching into a moving drum is  
extremely dangerous.  
^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.  
^ Pull the emergency release  
downwards (see illustration). The  
drum door will open.  
^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.  
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Turn the  
impeller by hand to check that it  
rotates freely. Any foreign object  
causing an obstruction should be  
removed.  
^ Put the fluff filter back in place and  
secure.  
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Problem solving guide  
Changing the lamp for the  
drum lighting  
^ Remove the faulty lamp from the  
plastic holder.  
The new lamp must be of the same  
type (G4) with a maximum power  
output of 5 watts/12 volts.  
The washing machine will still  
operate with no lighting in place or if  
the lighting is faulty.  
^ Remove the yellow lever from behind  
the detergent drawer facia panel as  
described previously.  
The lamps are available from an  
electrical retailer, your Miele Dealer or  
from the Miele Spare Parts Department.  
^ Switch the washing machine on and  
open the drum door.  
^ Now disconnect the washing  
machine from the electricity supply,  
see "Warning and Safety  
instructions".  
^ Insert the new lamp into the plastic  
holder.  
^ Carefully fit the plastic holder and the  
protective cover together.  
^ Insert the lighting unit back into the  
socket and turn it clockwise to secure  
it.  
It is absolutely essential for the  
correct functioning of the washing  
machine that the drum lighting unit  
is fitted correctly in position.  
^ Insert the lever into the slot in the  
drum lighting unit (see illustration)  
and turn anti-clockwise (a quarter  
turn) until you feel a resistance.  
^ Pull out the loosened unit with your  
fingers.  
^ Press the two prongs to separate the  
plastic holder 1 from the protective  
cover 2.  
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Problem solving guide  
Customer contact  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded to  
improve our service.  
In the event of any faults which you  
cannot remedy yourself please contact  
– Your Miele dealer or  
– Your nearest Miele Service  
Department (see back cover for the  
address).  
When contacting the Service  
Department, please quote the model  
and serial number of your appliance,  
both of which are shown on the data  
plate visible at the top inside of the  
door above the porthole glass when the  
door is open.  
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Installation and connection  
Front view  
aInlet hose with "Waterproof" system  
hDetergent dispenser drawer  
bElectricity supply cable  
iDrum door  
c - f Flexible drain hose (with  
jFlap for fluff filter, drain pump and  
detachable swivel elbow)  
emergency release  
gFacia panel with controls  
kHandle recesses for moving the  
machine  
lFour height adjustable feet  
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Installation and connection  
Rear view  
aProtruding lid edge for holding when  
eTransit bar covers  
fRestraining clip for:  
– Inlet hose  
moving the machine  
bElectricity supply cable  
cInlet hose with "Waterproof" system  
dDrainage hose  
– Drain hose  
– Electricity supply cable  
– Transit bars when removed  
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Installation and connection  
Installation surface  
Installing the washing machine  
A concrete floor is the most suitable  
installation surface for a washing  
machine, being far less prone to  
vibration during the spin cycle than  
wooden floorboards or a carpeted  
surface.  
To manoeuvre the machine out of its  
packing case to its installation site hold  
it by the edge of the lid where it  
protrudes to the rear of the washing  
machine as well as by the handle  
recesses at the front.  
Please note the following points:  
Please note:  
^ The machine must be level and  
securely positioned.  
^ Do not lift the machine by the drum  
door.  
^ To avoid vibrations during spinning,  
the machine should not be installed  
on soft floor coverings.  
,Ensure that the machine feet and  
the floor are dry to prevent the  
machine from slipping during the  
spin cycle.  
If installing on a wooden joist floor:  
^ We recommend a plywood base  
(at least 59x52x3 cm). The base  
should span several joists and be  
bolted to the joists and not only to the  
floorboards. Check for the presence  
of pipes and cables.  
Removing the transit fittings  
If possible, install the machine in a  
corner, as this is usually the most stable  
part of the floor.  
,If the machine is installed on a  
raised plinth, it has to be secured  
against slippage during spin using  
retaining clips (available from the  
Miele Spare Parts Dept).  
^ To remove the left and right covers  
1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the  
cover as illustrated.  
2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.  
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Installation and connection  
^ Using the spanner supplied turn the  
left-hand transit bar 90°, then  
^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,  
then  
^ withdraw the transit bar.  
^ withdraw the transit bar.  
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Installation and connection  
,The washing machine must not  
be moved without the transit bars in  
place.  
Store the transit bars as shown or  
keep them in a safe place for future  
use. They must be re-fitted if the  
machine is to be moved again  
(e.g.when moving house).  
Re-fitting the transit bars  
Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the  
procedure.  
^ Fit the covers on to the two holes.  
Then plug the holes as shown with  
the caps.  
^ Secure the transit bars to the back of  
the washing machine. Make sure that  
holes b are fitted over retainers a.  
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Installation and connection  
Levelling the machine  
The machine must stand perfectly level  
on all four feet to ensure safe and  
proper operation.  
^ Using the spanner supplied turn  
counter nut 2 in a clockwise  
direction. Then turn counter nut 2  
together with foot 1 to unscrew.  
^ Use a spirit level to check the  
machine is standing level.  
Incorrect installation may increase  
electricity and water consumption and  
may cause the machine to move about.  
^ Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe  
wrench. Turn counter nut 2 again  
using the spanner supplied until it  
sits firmly up against the housing.  
False values may also show in the Load  
% and Detergent % display.  
Screwing out and adjusting the feet  
,All four counternuts must be  
firmly up against the housing. Please  
also check this for the feet which did  
not need adjustment. Otherwise  
there is the danger of the machine  
moving about.  
The four adjustable screw feet are used  
to level the machine. All four feet are  
screwed in when the machine is  
delivered.  
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Installation and connection  
This washing machine is not suitable  
for building under a worktop.  
The load size sensor must be  
calibrated to zero after the washing  
machine has been installed and  
connected.  
Washer and Dryer stack  
See "Before using for the first time".  
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked  
with the washing machine. A stacking  
kit is necessary and can be purchased  
from the Miele Spare Parts Department.  
Please note:  
a Safety distance to wall:  
at least 2 cm  
b Height: Stacking kit with pull-out  
shelf:  
approx. 172 cm  
Stacking kit without pull-out shelf:  
approx. 170 cm  
c Depth of the washer-dryer stack:  
approx. 63 cm  
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Installation and connection  
The Miele Waterproof system  
2) Electronic unit and washing  
machine housing  
The Miele Waterproof system protects  
the washing machine from water  
damage.  
– Sump  
Any leaking water is collected in a  
sump in the base of the appliance. A  
float switches off the safety valves,  
preventing any more water from  
flowing into the machine and water in  
the suds container is pumped away.  
The system consists of three main  
components:  
1) the inlet hose  
2) the electronic unit and the washing  
machine housing  
– Overflow protection  
3) the drain hose  
This prevents the washing machine  
taking in too much water. If the water  
level exceeds a certain level, the  
drain pump switches in and pumps  
the excess water away.  
1) Inlet hose  
– The inlet hose is fitted with an  
additional electrical safety valve  
which works like an automatic  
stopcock and is housed in the inlet  
hose connection box.  
3) Drain hose  
The drain hose is protected by a  
ventilation system which prevents the  
washing machine from being  
emptied completely.  
– It is pressure proof to between 70  
and 100 bar.  
– The inlet hose has a protective  
sleeve.  
Any leaking water from the inlet hose  
is fed into the sump through this  
protective sleeve. A float switches off  
the safety valve, preventing any more  
water from flowing into the machine  
and water in the suds container is  
pumped away.  
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Installation and connection  
Connection to the water supply  
The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The Water-  
proof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be  
connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is  
the risk of water or other liquids reaching it.  
The protective sleeve of the hose  
must not be damaged or kinked.  
Do not get wet.  
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Installation and connection  
The machine should be connected to a Maintenance and care  
mains water supply in accordance with  
If you intend to unscrew the Miele  
local and national safety regulations.  
The German authorities do not require it  
to have a non-return valve as the  
washing machine has been designed  
to comply with DIN regulations.  
Waterproof system hose from the  
stopcock it is essential to disconnect  
the machine from the electricity supply  
first.  
Only use a Miele Waterproof system  
hose should you need a replacement.  
The machine is designed to operate  
with a flow pressure of between 1 and  
10 bar. If it is higher than 10 bar it is  
essential to fit a reducer valve.  
In order to protect the water inlet  
valve, the dirt filter in the water inlet  
valve connection must not be  
removed.  
Connection to the mains water supply  
should incorporate a mains stopcock  
with 3/4" thread. The stopcock should  
be fitted by a qualified plumber.  
Extension hose  
A 1.5 metre long (metal) extension hose  
is available from your Miele dealer or  
the Miele Spare Parts Department as an  
optional extra.  
,The connection point is subject  
to mains water pressure. Turn on the  
stopcock slowly and check for leaks.  
Correct the position of the washer  
and union if appropriate.  
This hose is tested to withstand  
pressures of up to 140 bar and can be  
used as a flexible extension to the wa-  
ter supply.  
The washing machine is not suitable  
for connection to a hot water supply  
and connection to a household wa-  
ter softener is not recommended.  
N.B. Using this hose renders the Water-  
proof system safety valve on the inlet  
hose ineffective.  
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Installation and connection  
Connection to the drainage  
system  
Drain hose connection:  
1. Direct into a sink or basin:  
Please note the following  
The machine drains via a drain pump  
with a delivery head of 1 metre*.  
– Hook the hose over the edge and  
secure.  
The drain hose must not be kinked as  
this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow  
at the end of the hose can be turned in  
either direction, or can be detached if  
required, with a sharp twist and pull.  
– Make sure that the water can drain  
away freely without hindrance.  
Otherwise there is a risk of water  
overflowing or of some of the drained  
water being sucked back into the  
machine.  
If required, the drain hose can be  
extended to a length of 5 m. The  
necessary parts can be purchased  
from the Miele Spare Parts Department  
or your Miele dealer.  
2. Connected securely to a plastic drain  
pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no  
need to use a non-return valve.  
* For a delivery head of more than 1 m  
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second  
duo-drain pump is available with the  
corresponding kit from the Miele Spare  
Parts Department or your Miele Dealer.  
3. Connected securely to a standpipe.  
4. Connected securely to a floor gully.  
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Installation and connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
The wire which is coloured green and  
yellow must be connected to the  
terminal in the plug which is marked  
with the letter E or by the earth symbol  
z or coloured green, or green and  
yellow.  
All electrical work should be carried out  
only by a suitably qualified and  
competent person, in strict accordance  
with national and local safety  
regulations.  
The wire which is coloured blue must  
be connected to the terminal in the  
plug which is marked with the letter N  
or coloured black.  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable with moulded plug for connection  
to a 230-240V mains supply. The  
voltage, rated load and fuse rating  
are given on the data plate. Please  
ensure these match the household  
mains supply.  
The wire which is coloured brown must  
be connected to the terminal in the  
plug which is marked with the letter L or  
coloured red.  
Connection should be made via a fused  
plug and suitable switched socket  
which is easily accessible after  
installation.  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE  
MUST BE EARTHED  
Ensure power is not supplied to the  
appliance while installation work is  
being carried out.  
For extra safety it is advisable to install  
a residual current device (RCD), with a  
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance  
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section  
739).  
Do not connect via an extension lead.  
Important  
The wires in the mains lead are  
coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
Green/yellow = earth  
Blue  
= neutral  
= live  
Brown  
Where it is necessary to change plugs,  
if the colours of the wires in the mains  
lead of this appliance do not  
correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals of your plug,  
proceed as follows:  
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Installation and connection  
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363  
If this machine is fitted with a  
non-rewireable plug, the following  
information applies:  
If the socket outlets are not suitable for  
the plug supplied with the product, it  
must be cut off and an appropriate plug  
fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse should  
be removed from the old plug and  
disposed of.  
The old plug should then be disposed  
of and on no account be inserted into  
any socket elsewhere in the house  
(electric shock hazard).  
The fuse cover must be refitted when  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words on the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of  
plug fitted).  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuse  
covers may be purchased from your  
local electrical supplier or Service  
agent.  
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Consumption data  
Load  
Consumption data  
Energy  
Water  
Duration  
Normal Intensive  
in kWh  
in litres  
COTTONS  
95°C  
60°C1)  
5.0 kg  
5.0 kg  
5.0 kg  
5.0 kg  
5.0 kg  
1.70  
0.95  
0.95  
0.50  
0.50  
45  
45  
45  
45  
45  
1 h 26 min 1 h 41 min  
–
1 h 56 min1)  
60°C  
40°C1)  
1 h 26 min  
–
–
1 h 56 min1)  
40°C  
1 h 26 min  
–
MINIMUM IRON  
40°C1)  
2.5 kg  
2.5 kg  
0.45  
0.45  
49  
49  
–
1 h 14 min1)  
–
40°C  
59 min  
DELICATES  
30°C  
1.0 kg  
1.0 kg  
2.0 kg  
0.35  
0.25  
0.23  
65  
39  
35  
48 min  
37 min  
40 min  
58 min  
Silks /  
30°C  
–
–
WOOLLENS /  
30°C  
1) EN 60456 test programme  
Note for test institutes:  
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.  
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water  
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and  
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional options  
selected.  
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Technical data  
Height  
85.0 cm  
59.5 cm  
58.0 cm  
94.5 cm  
94 kg  
Width  
Depth  
Depth with door open  
Weight  
Maximum floor load  
Capacity  
1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)  
5 kg dry laundry  
see data plate  
see data plate  
see data plate  
see "Consumption data"  
1 bar (100 Pa)  
10 bar (1000 Pa)  
1.60 m  
Voltage  
Rated load  
Fuse rating  
Consumption data  
Water flow pressure minimum  
Water flow pressure maximum  
Inlet hose length  
Drain hose length  
Connection cable length  
Drain pump head max.  
Drain pump length max.  
Lamp for drum lighting  
Test certificates awarded  
1.50 m  
1.60 m  
1.00 m  
5.00 m  
Type G4 (5 Watt/12 Volt)  
Radio / TV suppression, VDE  
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Programmable functions  
for changing  
standard settings  
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Programmable functions  
The programmable functions can be  
used to tailor washing programmes to  
suit your individual requirements.  
The settings are as follows:  
Setting 1:  
an increase in the rinse water level for  
the programmes listed.  
Water plus system  
Setting 2:  
an increase in the water level in the  
main wash and rinses for the  
programmes listed (the washing  
machine is delivered with setting 2  
programmed as standard).  
Selecting the Water plus additional  
option increases the water intake in  
the programmes listed below.  
The water intake is increased in the  
wash and rinse stages and in the  
COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON  
programmes an extra rinse cycle is  
introduced.  
Setting 3:  
an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS  
and MINIMUM IRON programmes.  
Setting 4:  
There are four different settings which  
can be programmed to alter the water  
intake for the following programmes:  
an increase in the water level in the  
main wash and rinses for the  
programmes listed and also an extra  
rinse cycle in the COTTONS and  
MINIMUM IRON programmes. This  
setting should be programmed in if  
laundry is too hard after drying and if  
someone in the household suffers from  
a detergent allergy.  
– COTTONS  
– MINIMUM IRON  
– Quick wash  
– Mixed wash  
– Silks  
The programmed setting is then  
activated by pressing the Water plus  
additional option button.  
Steps A to G on the following page  
describe how to programme and store  
a setting in memory.  
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Programmable functions  
Follow steps A to G to programme  
and store a setting in memory.  
DTurn the programme selector to  
DELICATES 30°C.  
The programmable functions are  
activated to call up further features not  
shown on the control panel by using the  
additional option buttons in  
combination with the programme  
selector.  
EThe P will now flash in the display  
alternating with the number 2.  
In addition, one of the following  
numbers will appear on the right of the  
display:  
1, 2, 3 or 4  
Before you begin, first ensure that:  
– The washing machine is switched off.  
– The drum door is closed.  
FPress the START button to toggle  
between the varous settings.  
The number on the right of the display  
shows which setting is selected.  
– The programme selector is at Finish.  
APress the additional option buttons  
Intensive and Water plus at the same  
time, hold pressed in and . .  
1 = Setting 1 is selected  
(increased water level in the  
rinses)  
B. . . Switch the machine on with the  
2 = Setting 2 is selected  
(increased water level in the main  
wash and in the rinses)  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
CLet go of all these buttons. P 0  
appears in the display.  
3 = Setting 3 is selected  
(extra rinse in the COTTONS and  
MINIMUM IRON programmes)  
4 = Setting 4 is selected  
(increase in the water level in the  
main wash and rinses and also an  
extra rinse in the COTTONS and  
MINIMUM IRON programmes).  
GSwitch the machine off with the  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
The Water plus button has now been  
allocated the setting you have chosen.  
This setting will remain in memory until  
another setting is programmed.  
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Programmable functions  
Gentle action  
APress the additional option buttons  
Intensive and Water plus at the same  
time, hold pressed in and . .  
Activating gentle action reduces the  
drum action. Slightly soiled items are  
washed more gently. It should be  
activated for garments with a single  
bar under the care label and for  
articles which feel too hard after they  
have been dried.  
B. . . switch the machine on with the  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
CLet go of all these buttons. P 0  
appears in the display.  
DTurn the programme selector to  
Mixed wash:  
Gentle action can be used in the  
COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON, Quick  
wash, Starch and Mixed wash  
programmes.  
EThe P will now flash in the display  
alternating with the number 9  
In addition, one of the following will  
appear on the right of the display:  
If "Gentle action" is programmed into  
the machine, every wash cycle in these  
programmes will be carried out with  
gentle action rhythm.  
0 = Gentle action is deactivated.  
1 = Gentle action is activated  
The washing machine is delivered with  
"Gentle action" deactivated.  
FPress the START button to change  
from one to the other. The display will  
change accordingly from 0 to 1 or  
from 1 to 0.  
Follow steps A to G to programme  
and store in memory.  
GSwitch the washing machine off with  
The programmable functions are  
activated to call up further features not  
shown on the control panel by using the  
additional option buttons in  
combination with the programme  
selector.  
the I-ON/0-OFF button.  
The setting you have selected is now  
stored in memory and will remain so  
until you alter it.  
Before you begin, first ensure that:  
– The washing machine is switched off.  
– The drum door is closed.  
– The programme selector is at Finish.  
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Programmable functions  
Top-up rinse for COTTONS  
A Press the additional option buttons  
Intensive and Water plus at the same  
time, hold pressed in and . .  
When this is activated, additional wa-  
ter flows into the drum at the end of  
the main wash to cool the suds down.  
Hot suds can damage plastic  
drainage pipes.  
B. . . switch the machine on with the  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
CLet go of all these buttons. P 0  
appears in the display.  
Top-up rinse takes place when  
temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are  
selected.  
DTurn the programme selector to  
Starch:  
EThe P will now flash in the display  
Top-up rinse should be activated:  
alternating with the number 10  
– to prevent the danger of scalding if  
the drain hose is hooked over the  
edge of a sink or basin.  
In addition, one of the following will  
appear on the right of the display:  
0 = Top-up rinse is deactivated  
or  
– where the drainage pipes do not  
comply with DIN 1986.  
The washing machine is delivered with  
the Top-up rinse for COTTONS  
deactivated.  
1 = Top-up rinse is activated  
FPress the START button to change  
from one to the other. The display will  
change accordingly from 0 to 1 or  
from 1 to 0.  
Follow steps A to G to programme  
and store in memory.  
GSwitch the washing machine off with  
the I-ON/0-OFF button.The setting  
you have selected is now stored in  
memory and will remain so until you  
alter it.  
The programmable functions are  
activated to call up further features not  
shown on the control panel by using the  
additional option buttons in  
combination with the programme  
selector.  
Before you begin, first ensure that:  
– The washing machine is switched off.  
– The drum door is closed.  
– The programme selector is at Finish.  
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Programmable functions  
Memory function  
A Press the additional option buttons  
Intensive and Water plus at the same  
time, hold pressed in and . .  
If an additional option(s) is selected  
for a programme, and / or the spin  
speed is altered, the machine stores  
these changes in memory at the start  
of a programme.  
B. . . switch the machine on with the  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
CLet go of all these buttons. P 0  
appears in the display.  
When that particular programme is  
chosen again, the display will show the  
additional option(s) and / or spin speed  
which have been stored for that  
programme in the memory.  
DTurn the programme selector to  
Separate rinse:  
EThe P will now flash in the display  
alternating with the number 11  
The washing machine is delivered with  
the memory function deactivated.  
In addition, one of the following will  
appear on the right of the display:  
0 = Memory function is deactivated  
Follow steps A to G to programme  
and store in memory.  
1 = Memory function is activated  
The programmable functions are  
activated to call up further features not  
shown on the control panel by using the  
additional option buttons in  
combination with the programme  
selector.  
FPress the START button to change  
from one to the other. The display will  
change accordingly from 0 to 1 or  
from 1 to 0.  
GSwitch the washing machine off with  
the I-ON/0-OFF button.  
Before you begin, first ensure that:  
– The washing machine is switched off.  
– The drum door is closed.  
The setting you have selected is now  
stored in memory and will remain so  
until you alter it.  
– The programme selector is at Finish.  
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Programmable functions  
Buzzer  
APress the additional option buttons  
Intensive and Water plus at the same  
time, hold pressed in and . .  
When the buzzer function has been  
activated, an audible tone sounds  
repeatedly at the end of a  
programme or when Rinse hold is  
reached.  
B. . . switch the machine on with the  
I-ON/0-OFF button.  
CLet go of all these buttons. P 0  
appears in the display.  
The buzzer will sound for up to an hour  
after the programme has finished.  
DTurn the programme selector to the  
COTTONS 75°C position:  
The washing machine is delivered with  
the buzzer deactivated.  
EThe P will now flash in the display  
alternating with the number 20  
Follow steps A to G to programme  
and store in memory.  
In addition, one of the following will  
appear on the right of the display:  
The programmable functions are  
activated to call up further features not  
shown on the control panel by using the  
additional option buttons in  
combination with the programme  
selector.  
0 = Buzzer is deactivated  
or  
1 = Buzzer is activated  
FPress the START button to change  
from one to the other. The display will  
change accordingly from 0 to 1 or  
from 1 to 0.  
Before you begin, first ensure that:  
– The washing machine is switched off.  
– The drum door is closed.  
GSwitch the washing machine off with  
the I-ON/0-OFF button.  
– The programme selector is at Finish.  
The setting you have selected is now  
stored in memory and will remain so  
until you alter it.  
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