Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 504 Plus
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time.
G
M.-Nr. 06 107 290
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Contents
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance or machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
"Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional options
(Short, Soak, Pre-wash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Garment care label symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Additional options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Contents
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adding fabric conditioner separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adding starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 36
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Contents
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
The Miele water protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connection to the water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Soak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Warning and safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
To avoid the risk of accidents and
machine 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.
damage to the machine please read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, use and maintenance.
Keep these 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 manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Correct usage
Do not connect the machine to the
mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
machine (e.g. danger of overheating).
Only use the washing machine to
wash items which are specified by
the manufacturer to be machine-wash-
able on the wash-care label, and tex-
tiles composed of hand-washable wool
or wool blend fabrics as well as satin,
lace, silk and other hand-washable
garments.
Any other applications may be danger-
ous. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from improper use or
operation.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
technician.
Technical safety
Ensure current is not supplied to the
machine until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged machine.
The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate match the mains
electricity supply. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
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Warning and safety instructions
This machine must only be
connected to the on-site water
Do not install your washing
machine in rooms where
supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses temperatures below freezing may
must not be re-used. Check the hose
regularly for signs of wear and tear.
occur. Frozen hoses may burst under
pressure. The reliability of the electronic
Change in good time to avoid the risk of control unit may be impaired at
leaks and subsequent damage.
temperatures below freezing point.
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
Before using the machine for the
first time, check that the transit
fittings at the rear of the machine have
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 the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
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.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
machine and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
Flooding danger.
If hooking the drain hose into a
wash basin, check that the water can
cockroaches or other vermin will not be drain off quickly enough to prevent the
covered by the machine guarantee.
sink from overflowing.
Make sure the drain hose is secure, so
that the force of the water flowing out of
the hose does not dislodge it.
Use
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Take care to ensure that foreign
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
paper clips) do not find their way into
the machine with the laundry. These
may damage components of the
machine (e.g. suds container, drum),
which in turn can result in damage to
the laundry.
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Warning and safety instructions
If the correct amount of detergent
is dispensed, the machine should
not need to be descaled. If, however,
you do wish to descale the machine
only use proprietary non-corrosive
descaling agents and strictly observe
the instructions on the packaging. If in
doubt, contact the Miele Customer
Service Dept. or your Miele Dealer.
Safety with children
This machine is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury do not allow
children to play on or near it or to play
with the controls. Supervise its use by
the elderly or infirm, and supervise
children whilst you are operating the
machine.
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.
Textiles which have been pre-
treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in the
machine.
Never use solvent based cleaning
agents, e.g. those containing
benzene, in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts
and create toxic fumes. Such agents
also pose a fire and explosion hazard.
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.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine.
Always observe the manufacturer's
instructions carefully.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine,
switch it off at the wall socket and
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.
Colour run and dye removers
contain sulphur compounds which
can cause damage such as corrosion.
Do not use these products in this
machine.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-
compliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching in to
remove washing. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous.
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Description of the machine
Your machine has the following special
programmes in addition to the standard
Cottons and Minimum iron
Delicates and Silks / programmes
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.
programmes.
Special programmes
– Silks /
Water plus system
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
easily and do not contain wool can
be washed in the Silks /
The water level for washing and/or
rinsing is increased. For Cottons and
Minimum iron programmes an
programme (30°C temperature only).
additional rinse can also be selected.
– 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.
– Quick wash
This is a Cottons programme for
small loads of very lightly soiled
fabrics.
– Automatic
Suitable for small loads of garments
made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be
washed together. Sort according to
colour.
– Separate rinse
Suitable for rinsing and spinning
articles which have been hand
washed.
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Description of the machine
Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check light marked PC
is the interface used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes and for updating the
machine's programme data.
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Description of the machine
Control panel
aStart button
fProgramme sequence indicator
lights
Starts the wash programme
Show which section of the wash
programme has been reached.
bAdditional option buttons
Additional options can be added to
the basic programme.
gCheck lights
Use the top button to select either
the Short, the Pre-wash or the Soak
option. Use the lower button to select
the Water plus option.
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off = option not
selected
hI-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off
or interrupting a programme
iDoor button
Opens the machine door
cIndicator lights
For spin speeds, Rinse hold or
Without spin
dSpin button
For selecting the final spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
eProgramme selector
For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
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Description of the machine
Important control panel
features
Wash programme
Cottons
rpm
1300
900
Programme selector
Minimum iron
Delicates
Silks
600
The programme selector is used to set
the basic wash programme and the
temperature for that programme.
400
Woollens
Quick wash
Automatic
Separate rinse
Starch
1200
1300
900
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme.
1200
1300
1300
Drain/spin
Use the top button to select either the
Short, the Pre-wash or the Soak option.
You can also omit the final spin
^ Press the "Spin" button to reach:
– Rinse hold
Use the lower button to select the Water
plus 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.
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.
"Spin" button with indicator lights
Select the spin speed.
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.
– Without spin
The indicator lights show the speed
selected.
The laundry is not spun. 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.
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Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See
"Installation and connection". Also
check that the drain filter is securely
tightened. Otherwise there is a risk
of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
^ Open the stopcock.
^ Press the I-On/0-Off button in.
^ Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 60°C.
^ Press Start.
When this programme has finished turn
the programme selector to Finish. Your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
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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 recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
To make the most out of your
machine, load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.
– Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
– Use the Automatic or the Quick wash
programmes for small loads.
Additional options
(Short, Soak, Pre-wash)
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed using the Cottons
programmes, the automatic load
recognition system will reduce the
amount of water, time and energy
used. This may mean that the
programme duration is adjusted
during the course of the wash
programme.
Select:
A wash programme together with the
Short option for light to normal soiling
where there are no obvious marks.
A wash programme without any
additional options for normal to
heavy soiling with visible staining.
– Instead of using the Cottons 95°C
programme, use the Cottons 60°C
programme. This will give an energy
saving of between 35% and 45%.
This combination is sufficient for
most levels of soiling. For stubborn
or old stains, use the Soak option.
A wash programme together with the
Soak option for heavily soiled
laundry.
– 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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Brief instructions
See the "Programme chart" in the next
section for information on which
programmes to use for different fabric
types.
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
DLoad the drum
EClose the drum door
FSelect a programme
GSelect a spin speed
HSelect any additional option required
IAdd detergent
JPress the Start button
At the end of a programme:
KOpen the drum door
LRemove the laundry
MSwitch off the washing machine
NTurn the programme selector to the
Finish position
OClose the drum door
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Programme chart
Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9ö876
Fabric
Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus
Notes
– Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily soiled
laundry.
– For heavily soiled laundry and/or soiling which has been
left unwashed for some time, select the Soak additional
option.
– For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)
use the Pre-wash additional option.
– For lightly soiled laundry select the Short 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.
5 kg
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for testing according to EN 60456 standard: Cottons 60°C
Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 4321 876
Fabric
For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for
easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus
Notes
– For heavily soiled laundry and/or soiling which has been
left unwashed for some time, select the Soak additional
option.
Detergent
Max. load
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid
tab detergent.
2.5 kg
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Delicates cold to 40°C 21ac
Fabric
For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres
and for easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-
washable by the manufacturer.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak
Notes
– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
– Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
Pre-wash advisable.
– For curtains made from delicate fabrics reduce the spin
speed or select Without spin.
Detergent
Liquid detergent for delicates.
1 kg
Max. load
Silks 30°C /c
Fabric
Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace
and silk.
Additional option
Notes
Water plus
– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
– Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Detergent
Max. load
Liquid detergent for delicates.
1 kg
Woollens*) cold to 40°C /ac
Fabric
Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature,
wash using the cold setting. Please note hand-washable
garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt beyond the
accepted tolerance of the item.
Detergent
Max. load
Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens.
2 kg
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Quick wash 40°C 7
Fabric
Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Notes
– Use less detergent (as for a half load).
– If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".
See "Programmable functions". Note that this programme
is not suitable for delicate items.
Detergent
Max. load
Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
2.5 kg
Automatic 40°C 72
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort
according to colour.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak
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
5 kg
Separate rinse*)
Fabric
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. Do not use for Woollens.
Max. load
5 kg
*)
During the final spin the 1300 rpm indicator light will come on. However, to
protect the laundry, the machine will only spin at 1200 rpm during this spin.
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Garment care label symbols
/
Hand wash (If no temperature
is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
h
Do not wash
apf Dry clean
D
w
x
Do not dry clean
Clean professionally
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
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Before washing
,Do not use solvent-based
ASort the laundry
cleaning agents in this machine.
^ Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label symbol. Most garments
have a textile care label in the collar
or side seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times before being washed
together with other garments. Always
wash whites and coloureds separately.
Delicate textiles should be washed
separately in a delicates programme
(use a washing bag where
appropriate).
^ Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and
– Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
components in the machine.
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
^ 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 not washable on
the care label. (h symbol)
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Selecting a programme
BSwitch on the washing machine
^ Press in the I-On/0-Off button.
COpen the drum door
FSelect a programme
^ Press the Door button and open the
drum door.
DLoad 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.
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
GSelect a spin speed
To save energy and water try to load
the maximum amount for the
programme selected.
However, be careful not to overload the
machine. Overloading reduces the
wash result and causes more creasing.
EClose the drum door with a gentle
swing.
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.
^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on.
In some programmes the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be
selected.
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Additional options
Pre-wash
HSelect additional option(s) if
For heavily soiled laundry and items
with dried on stains.
required.
Additional options can be selected as
long as they are compatible with the
basic programme being used.
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items
with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats
and oils, cocoa).
Each press of the top button selects the
additional option in the following order:
Short, Pre-wash, Soak, no selection.
– A length of time of between 30
minutes and 2 hours can be
programmed in 30 minute
Use the lower button to select or
deselect the Water plus option
increments for the soak process.
– The machine is set ex-works with a
soak period of 2 hours.
To programme in a different soak period
see "Programmable functions - Soak".
Water plus
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".
^ Press the appropriate additional
option button. Press the top button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the additional option you want comes
on.
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.
Short
For lightly soiled items.
The programme duration will be shorter.
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IAdd detergent
It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because . . .
. . . too little results in the following:
– Laundry will not be properly clean
and will in time become grey and
hard to the touch.
– Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
– Limescale deposits on the heater
elements.
^ Pull out the detergent drawer and
place detergent in the compartments
as follows:
. . . too much results in the following:
– Excessive foam which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.
i
Detergent for Pre-wash (if selecting
Pre-wash, add 1/3 of the total amount
recommended). This compartment is
also used for starch formulations
when starching separately.
– High water consumption (an
additional rinse cycle will
automatically switch in).
– A burden to the environment.
j
Detergent for the main wash
including Soak
§
Fabric conditioner or liquid starch.
^ Close the detergent drawer.
See section on "Detergent" for further
information on detergent and the
amount to dispense.
JPress the Start button.
This starts the programme.
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At the end of a programme
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become
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).
discoloured themselves.
MSwitch off the washing machine.
KOpen the drum door
^ Press the Door button.
LRemove the laundry.
^ Press and release the I-On/0-Off
button and turn the programme
selector to Finish. The Anti-crease/
Finish light will then go out.
,Only remove laundry from the
machine once the drum has
stopped turning. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely
NClose 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.
dangerous and could result in injury.
^ Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons which
may be lodged there.
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Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started
The door cannot be opened, if:
– the suds temperature is above 55°C.
– the water is above a certain level.
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
– Automatic
– Starch
^ Press the Door button in and hold it
until the door springs open.
^ Add or remove items.
^ Close the door.
The programme will continue
automatically.
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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 washing machine back on
again 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:
To cancel or select a different
programme
– at any time after the start, the spin
speed can be changed within the
limits for the programme.
^ Switch the washing machine off with
the I-On/0-Off button.
^ Turn the programme selector to
Finish.
– up to 6 minutes after the start, the
Water plus additional option can be
selected or de-selected and a
different temperature can be
The programme has now been
cancelled.
selected for the programme in use.
^ Switch the washing machine back on
After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.
with the I-On/0-Off button.
^ Select a different programme.
^ Press the Start button.
If the programme selector is moved, the
indicator light Anti-crease/Finish will
start flashing. However, the programme
sequence remains unaffected. The
indicator light will go out again when
the programme selector is moved back
to the programme previously chosen.
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Programme sequence
Main wash
Rinses
Spinning
Water
level
Wash
rhythm
Water
level
No of Rinse and Final spin
rinses
interim
spin
Cottons
d
d
e
(
(
d
d
–
a
a
b
d
c
a
a
–
(
e
e
(
(
(
e
d
e
2-31)
2-33)
L2)
L2)
–
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Minimum iron
Delicates
Silks
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
–
Woollens
Quick wash
Automatic
Starch
L2)
L2)
L2)
–
Separate rinse
–
–
–
d = Low water level
( = Medium water level
e = High water level
a= Normal wash rhythm
b= Gentle action
c= Woollens
d= Silks
Please continue reading for further details about the programme sequences.
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This washing machine has fully
Special features in the programme
sequences:
electronic controls with automatic load
recognition. This machine takes in the
right amount of water required for the
programme depending on the amount
Anti-crease:
At the end of every programme, with
of laundry and its absorbency rate. This the exception of the Woollens
means that programme cycles and
durations shown in the display can
vary.
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.
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.
1)
A third rinse takes place
automatically if:
– there is too much foam in the drum
The programme sequence indicator
lights show the stage the programme
has reached.
– a spin speed of lower than 700 rpm
has been selected.
– Without spin has been selected
2)
Rinse and interim spin:
There is a spin between the rinses.
3)
A third rinse takes place
automatically if:
– Without spin has been selected
Omitting rinse and interim spin:
Select Without spin.
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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 for
smaller loads. Some tablets do not
dissolve as rapidly as others and may
not be suitable for Quick wash
The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
– The quantity of laundry.
– 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.
programmes.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
mixtures and hand-washable garments
should be washed using a detergent
specifically designed for washing
woollens.
Water softeners
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!
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.
Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water
softener.
Instructions for use and recommended
amounts for a full load are given on the
detergent packaging.
Liquid detergent
Liquid detergent should be dispensed
using a ball provided by the manufac-
turer for programmes without a pre-
wash.
Washing with several
components
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
dispense them into compartment j in
the following order:
For programmes with a pre-wash you
will need to purchase a special con-
tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de-
partment which sits in the main wash
compartment j of the detergent dis-
penser drawer. Add liquid detergent to
this container for the main wash and to
compartment i for the pre-wash.
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover
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
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
conditioner 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.
^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment §. Do not
exceed the maximum level mark.
Colour run and dye removers/
dyes
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 §.
^ 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.
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Cleaning and care
Extra cleaning
,Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before 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.
,The washing machine must not
be hosed down.
External casing and fascia
panel
^ Clean the casing with a mild non-
abrasive cleaning agent or soap and
water using a well wrung-out cloth.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer
Remove detergent residues regularly.
^ The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent following the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
,Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or all-
purpose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic
surfaces and other components
because of the chemicals they
contain.
^ 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.
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic
and chrome without the use of
^ Clean the detergent drawer with
warm water.
chemicals. It can be washed 300 times.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing
^ Clean the siphon.
1. Remove the siphon from
compartment § and rinse under
warm running water. Clean the
siphon tube in the same way.
^ Use a bottle brush to remove
detergent residues and limescale
from the jets inside the detergent
dispenser drawer housing.
2. Replace the siphon.
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the siphon and siphon tube
regularly. A build-up of starch will
cause them to get clogged.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the water inlet filters
To clean the filter in the water inlet
valve:
The washing machine has two filters to
protect the inlet valves.
^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve
and unscrew.
These filters should be checked every
six months or so, or more often if there
are frequent interruptions to the water
supply.
To clean the filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose:
^ First turn off the stopcock.
^ Unscrew the threaded union
connecting the free end of the inlet
hose to the stopcock.
^ Use pointed nose pliers to withdraw
the plastic filter by the bar (see
illustration). Clean, put back and
secure.
The two filters must be put back in
place after cleaning.
^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the
recess.
^ Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar 2, remove the filter
and clean it.
^ Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose.
^ Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight. If it leaks,
tighten the connection.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified person in strict accordance with local and national safety
regulations. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous.
The programme does not start.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
Check that
– the mains plug is plugged
in and switched on.
– the fuse or circuit breaker
The Anti-crease/Finish There is no power.
indicator light is not
on, or the Start
indicator light is not
flashing.
has not tripped.
The programme does The washing machine
Prepare the machine as
not start when Drain/ has not been prepared
described in "Before using
Spin has been
for using for the first time. for the first time".
selected.
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Problem solving guide
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes
on.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy A
The Check drain light
flashes.
The water outlet is
blocked.
Clean the fluff filter and the
drain pump as described in
"Problem solving guide -
Opening the drum door in
the event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure".
The drain hose has
been fixed too high.
The maximum drain height is
1 m.
The Check inlet light
flashes.
The water inlet is
blocked.
Open the stopcock.
The filter in the water
inlet hose is dirty.
Clean the filter.
The Check inlet and
The water protection
Call the Service Department.
Check drain lights are system has reacted.
flashing.
The Soak/Pre-wash or There is a fault.
Rinses indicator light is
flashing.
Start the programme again.
If the fault indicators occur
again, contact the Service
Department.
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
continues as normal
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy A
The Check drain light The drain outlet is Clean the drain filter and the drain
flashes.
restricted.
pump as described in "Problem
solving guide - Opening the drum
door in the event of a blocked
drain outlet and/or power failure".
The Check inlet light
The water inlet is Check whether
flashes.
restricted.
– the stopcock is opened wide
enough.
– the inlet hose is kinked.
The filter in the
water inlet hose is
dirty.
Clean the filter.
The Excess detergent Excessive foam
check light comes on. has built up
during washing.
Use less detergent next time and
follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on dosage given on
the packaging.
The Main wash
indicator light is
flashing.
There is a fault.
Start the programme again.
If the fault indicator occurs again,
contact the Service Department.
The Anti-crease/Finish The position of the programme selector was altered
indicator light is
flashing.
after the start of the programme. Turn the programme
selector back to the programme previously chosen.
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
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle. resting evenly on the
The four feet are not
Level the machine. See
installation.
floor.
The laundry has not
been spun
The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed
was too low. next time.
satisfactorily.
The pump makes
strange noises.
These do not indicate a fault. They occur at the end of
a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
Large residues of
The water supply
– Clean the filter in the water
detergent remain in
the dispenser drawer.
pressure is too low.
inlet system.
– It may be useful to press
the Water plus button.
Washing powder used
with water softener
Pour washing powder into
the dispenser before adding
tends to become sticky. any water softener.
The siphon is either Clean the siphon, see
incorrectly positioned or "Cleaning and care -
Fabric conditioner is
not completely
dispensed or too
much water remains in
the § compartment.
clogged.
Cleaning the detergent
drawer".
When laundry is dry it Too vigorous wash
Programme in gentle action
and more water.
feels hard to the
touch.
action.
Not enough detergent
used.
Increase detergent dose to
prevent limescale build up in
laundry.
No fabric conditioner
used.
Use fabric conditioner in last
rinse.
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Problem solving guide
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
Liquid detergent Liquid detergents do – Use a general purpose washing
does not give the not contain bleaching
machine powder containing a
bleaching agent.
– Pour stain removers into compart-
ment j of the dispenser drawer
and liquid detergent into a
dispenser ball.
required result.
agents. They do not
remove fruit, coffee
and tea stains.
– Never put stain removers and
liquid detergent together in the
dispenser drawer.
Grey, greasy
Insufficient amounts of – Add more detergent.
particles cling to detergent were used
washed laundry. to break down the
particles of grease in
– Before washing the next load run
a Cottons 95°C programme with
powder detergent but without a
load.
heavily soiled laundry.
A stale smell is
in the drum and washing.
Low temperature
Before washing the next load run a
Cottons 95°C programme with
on laundry.
powder detergent but without a load.
There are white The detergent
– Try and brush off the residues with
a soft brush once the laundry is
dry.
residues which
contained compounds
look like powder (zeolites) to aid water
detergent on
dark coloured
laundry.
softening which are
not soluble in water.
These have ended up
on the laundry.
– Use a liquid detergent to wash
dark coloured textiles. Liquid
detergents usually contain no
zeolites.
Machine is
Machine connected to Connect machine to mains water
constantly over- a water softener.
and dose detergent for hard water.
foaming/excess
detergent light is
on.
Too much detergent
was used.
Reduce detergent.
Too little detergent
was used.
Increase detergent slightly to bring
back foam suppressant ingredients.
Clothes are
coming out
creased.
Programme was
overloaded.
Reduce quantity of clothes in drum.
The wrong programme – Check care labels with section
was used.
"How to wash correctly".
– Use easy iron conditioners.
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Problem solving guide
The drum door does not open when you press the Door button.
Problem
Remedy
The machine is not
connected to the
electricity supply.
Put the plug in the socket and switch on.
The washing machine is
not switched on.
Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.
Power cut.
Open the drum door as described in the section
"Opening the door in the event of a power failure".
The door was not
correctly engaged.
Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
and then press the Door button.
There is still water in the Clean the drain filter and the drain pump.
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is
higher than 55°C.
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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 lever 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 drain
filter completely or take it right out.
^ Remove the lever.
^ Unscrew the drain filter lid until water
runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
^ Use it to open the access flap.
^ Tighten the drain filter back up again.
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Problem solving guide
Once the flow of water ceases:
,Make sure the drain filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
Opening the drum door
,Always make sure that the drum
is stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is
extremely dangerous.
^ Remove the drain filter completely.
^ Clean it thoroughly.
^ Pull the emergency release
downwards (see illustration). The
drum door will open.
^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the
filter housing. Turn the impeller by
hand to check that it rotates freely.
Any foreign object causing an
obstruction should be removed.
^ Put the drain filter back in place and
secure.
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Problem solving guide
Customer contact
Optional accessories
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself please contact
Optional accessories for this washing
machine are available from your Miele
Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
– Your Miele dealer or
– Your nearest Miele Service
Department (see back cover for the
address).
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
When contacting your Dealer or the
Service Department, please quote the
model and serial number of your
appliance, both of which are shown on
the data plate visible at the top inside of
the door above the porthole glass when
the door is open.
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Installation and connection
Front view
aInlet hose (tested to withstand
hDetergent dispenser drawer
pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)
iDrum door
bElectricity supply cable
jAccess to drain filter, drain pump
c - f Flexible drain hose (with
and emergency release
detachable swivel elbow)
kHandle recesses for moving the
gControl panel
machine
lFour height adjustable feet
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Installation and connection
Rear view
aProtruding lid for holding when
eTransit bar covers
moving the machine
fRestraining clip for inlet hose and
bElectricity supply cable
drain hose
cInlet hose (tested to withstand
gRestraining clips for transit bars
pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)
when removed
dDrain hose
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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:
Do not lift the machine by the drum
door.
^ The machine must be level and
securely positioned.
^ 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 bars
If possible, install the machine in a
corner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.
,If the machine is installed on a
raised plinth, it has to be secured
against slippage during spinning
using retaining clips (available from
the Miele Spare Parts Dept).
^ To remove the left and right covers
1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the
cover as illustrated.
2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.
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^ 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.
Screwing out and adjusting the feet
The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is
delivered.
,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.
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Installation and connection
Washer and Dryer stack
The fitting of building under kits and
stacking kits must only be
undertaken by qualified and
competent persons, in accordance
with the instructions supplied with
the kit.
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A "WTV"
stacking kit* is necessary and can be
purchased from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
Please note
Building under a continuous
worktop/in a kitchen run
If you wish to push your machine under
a worktop and there is space to do this
without removing the lid, the
conversion kit is not necessary.
Otherwise the conversion kit is
essential.
– A special building under conversion
kit* is required.
The machine lid must be replaced by
a cover plate. To ensure electrical
safety the cover plate must be fitted.
– For installation under a work surface
900/910 mm from the floor, a raising
kit* is required.
– Connections for electricity, water and
drainage should be installed in such
a way that they remain accessible
when the machine is in place.
a Safety distance to wall:
at least 2 cm
b Height:
Stacking kit with pull-out shelf:
approx. 169 cm
Stacking kit without pull-out shelf:
approx. 170 cm
Fitting instructions are supplied with the
conversion kit.
All parts marked* are available from
your Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
Replacing the lid
If the lid has been removed in order to
fit a stacking kit or cover plate, ensure
that, if the lid is replaced, it fits securely
into the rear holders. Otherwise, it is not
properly secure for transport.
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Installation and connection
The Miele water protection
system
– Overflow protection
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.
The Miele water protection system
protects the washing machine from
water damage.
The system consists of three main
components:
3) Drain hose
1) the inlet hose
The drain hose is protected by a
ventilation system which prevents the
washing machine from being
emptied completely.
2) the electronic unit and the washing
machine housing
3) the drain hose
1) Inlet hose
The inlet hose can withstand
pressure of more than 7,000 kPa.
2) Electronic unit and washing
machine housing
– Sump
Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the machine. A
float switches off the safety valves,
preventing any more water 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
In order to protect the water inlet
valve, the two dirt filters - one in the
open end of the inlet hose, one at
the inlet point in the machine must
not be removed.
The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
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.
Extension hose
– Longer hoses 2.5 or 4.0 m in length
are available from your Miele dealer
or the Miele Spare Parts Department
as optional extras.
The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between
100 kPa and 1,000 kPa. If it is higher
than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a
pressure reducing valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock
with 3/4" thread. The stopcock should
be fitted by a qualified plumber.
,The 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.
The washing machine is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply
and connection to a household
water softener is not recommended.
Maintenance and care
Only use a genuine Miele hose should
you ever need a replacement or
extension. These are tested to
withstand pressure of at least
7,000 kPa.
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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.
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when
by a suitably qualified and competent
person, in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
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).
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation work
has been carried out.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug ready for
connection to a 230-240V mains
supply. The voltage and connected
load are given on the data plate.
Please ensure these match the
household mains supply. The fuse
rating is quoted on the plug.
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible after installation.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
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.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
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Consumption data
Load
Consumption data
Energy
Water
Duration
Short Normal
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
0.85
0.85
0.50
0.50
45
45
45
45
45
1 h 42 min 1 h 57 min
1 h 56 min
1 h 26 min 1 h 56 min
1 h 56 min
1 h 26 min 1 h 56 min
–
60°C
40°C1)
–
40°C
Minimum iron
40°C1)
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
0.45
0.45
49
49
–
1 h 16 min
40°C
1 h 01 min 1 h 16 min
Delicates
30°C
1.0 kg
1.0 kg
2.0 kg
2.5 kg
3.0 kg
0.35
0.24
65
39
49 min
59 min
37 min
40 min
31 min
Silks /
30°C
–
–
–
Woollens /
30°C
0.23
37
Quick wash
40°C
0.35
35
Automatic
40°C
0.30 - 0.60
30 - 50
54 min 1 h 09 min
1)
EN 60456 test programme
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional options
selected.
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Technical data
Height
85.0 cm
59.5 cm
58.0 cm
97.5 cm
93 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"
100 kPa (1 bar)
1000 kPa (10 bar)
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
Delivery head max.
Drain pump length max.
Test certificates awarded
1.50 m
1.60 m
1.00 m
5.00 m
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.
The programmable functions are
activated with the help of the Start
button and the programme selector.
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).
Water plus system
Selecting the Water plus additional
option increases the water intake in
the programmes listed below.
Setting 3:
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.
an extra rinse 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.
– Cottons
– Minimum iron
– Quick wash
– Automatic
– Silks
This setting should be programmed in if
laundry is too hard after drying and if
someone in the household suffers from
a detergent allergy.
The programmed setting is then
activated by pressing the Water plus
additional option button.
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Programmable functions
Follow steps A to G to programme
ETurn the programme selector to the
and store in memory.
Cottons 75°C position:
Before you begin, first ensure that:
– The washing machine is switched off.
– The machine is properly closed.
– The programme selector is at Finish.
The Soak/Pre-wash sequence indicator
light will briefly flash twice in 2 second
intervals, to show that factory Setting 2
is stored in memory.
FEach subsequent press on the Start
button selects a different setting (see
list on previous page).
APress the Start button and keep it
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
The Soak/Pre-wash sequence indicator
light will flash:
BSwitch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off button.
– x 1 = Setting 1
– x 2 = Setting 2
– x 3 = Setting 3
– x 4 = Setting 4
CWait until the Start indicator light
comes on . . .
D. . . and then release the Start
button.
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 Start button and keep it
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
Activating gentle action reduces the
drum action and is suitable for
BSwitch the machine on with the
washing slightly soiled articles 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.
I-On/0-Off button.
CWait until the Start indicator light
comes on . . .
D. . . and then release the Start
button.
Gentle action can be used with the
Cottons, Quick wash, Starch and Auto-
matic programmes.
ETurn the programme selector to the
Cottons 60°C position:
If "Gentle action" is programmed into
the machine, every wash cycle in these
programmes will be carried out with
gentle action rhythm.
If the Soak/Pre-wash sequence
indicator light:
does not flash = Gentle action
has not been
The washing machine is delivered with
"Gentle action" de-activated.
activated.
flashes
= Gentle action
has been
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory.
activated.
FPress the Start button to activate or
Before you begin, first ensure that:
– The washing machine is switched off.
– The machine is properly closed.
– The programme selector is at Finish.
deactivate the Gentle action option.
GSwitch the 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.
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Programmable functions
Top-up rinse for Cottons
APress the Start button and keep it
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
When this is activated, additional
water flows into the drum at the end
of the main wash to cool the suds
down. Hot suds can damage plastic
drainage pipes.
BSwitch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off button.
CWait until the Start indicator light
comes on . . .
Top-up rinse takes place when
temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are
selected.
D. . . and then release the Start
button.
ETurn the programme selector to the
Top-up rinse should be activated:
Cottons 40°C position:
– to prevent the danger of scalding if
the drain hose is hooked over the
edge of a sink or basin.
If the Soak/Pre-wash sequence
indicator light:
does not flash = the Top-up rinse for
Cottons has not
– where the drainage pipes do not
comply with DIN 1986.
been activated.
The washing machine is delivered with
the Top-up rinse for Cottons
deactivated.
flashes
= the Top-up rinse for
Cottons has been
activated.
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory.
FPress the Start button to activate or
deactivate the Top-up rinse for
Cottons option.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
– The washing machine is switched off.
– The machine is properly closed.
– The programme selector is at Finish.
GSwitch the 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.
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Programmable functions
Memory function
APress the Start button and keep it
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
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.
BSwitch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off button.
CWait until the Start indicator light
comes on . . .
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.
D. . . and then release the Start
button.
ETurn the programme selector to the
Cottons 30°C position:
The washing machine is delivered with
the memory function deactivated.
If the Soak/Pre-wash sequence
indicator light:
does not flash = the Memory func-
tion has not been
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory.
activated.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
– The washing machine is switched off.
– The machine is properly closed.
– The programme selector is at Finish.
flashes
= the Memory
function is
activated.
FPress the Start button to activate or
deactivate the Memory function
option.
GSwitch the 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.
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Programmable functions
Soak
APress the Start button and keep it
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
B to C.
A length of time of between 30 minutes
and 2 hours can be programmed in 30
minute increments for the soak
process.
BSwitch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Off button.
If the soak button is pressed the
selected soak time will be carried out
for the period selected before the wash
programme is run.
CWait until the Start indicator light
comes on . . .
D. . . and then release the Start
button.
The machine is set as standard to a two
hour soak time.
ETurn the programme selector to the
Minimum iron 60°C position:
The Soak/Pre-wash sequence
Follow steps A to G to programme
indicator light will briefly flash once
every 2 seconds, to show that a soak
time of 2 hours is stored in memory.
and store in memory.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
– The washing machine is switched off.
– The machine is properly closed.
– The programme selector is at Finish.
FEach subsequent press on the Start
button selects a different setting.
If the Soak/Pre-wash sequence
indicator light:
– flashes x 1 = the soak time is
2 hours
(default setting)
– flashes x 2 = the soak time is
1 hour 30 minutes
– flashes x 3 = the soak time is
1 hour
– flashes x 4 = the soak time is
30 minutes
GSwitch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Off button.
The Soak 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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