Miele Washer W3985WPS User Manual

Operating instructions  
for Washing machine  
W 3985 WPS  
en - GB  
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.  
M.-Nr. 07 590 080  
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Contents  
Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Washing environmentally and economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Sort the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Select a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Select a temperature/spin speed and extra option(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Changing/saving a favourite programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Load the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Select the Timer (if required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Add detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Remove the laundry when the programme has finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Rinse and interim spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
To omit the spin between rinses and the final spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
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Contents  
Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Changing a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
The correct detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry  
at the end of a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Problems with the load size indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the / button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet  
and/or power failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Optional spare parts and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
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Contents  
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Removing the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Notes for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
To open the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Language ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Suds cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Keypad tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Miele{home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
CareCollection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
This washing machine is not  
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intended for use by persons (including  
This washing machine conforms to  
current safety requirements.  
Inappropriate use can, however,  
lead to personal injury and damage  
to property.  
children) with reduced physical,  
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack  
of experience and knowledge, unless  
they are supervised whilst using it or  
have been shown how to use it by a  
person responsible for their safety.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the washing machine,  
please read these instructions  
carefully before using it for the first  
time. They contain important  
Safety with children  
Keep children away from the  
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washing machine at all times. It is not a  
toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not  
allow children to play on or near it or to  
play with its controls. Supervise  
information on its installation, 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.  
children whilst you are using it.  
Older children may only use the  
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washing machine if its operation has  
been clearly explained to them and  
they are able to use it safely,  
Correct application  
recognising the dangers of misuse.  
This washing machine is for  
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For machines with a 'porthole' door,  
domestic use only and can only be  
used to wash items which are specified  
by the manufacturer to be  
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remember that the porthole glass will  
be hot when washing at very high  
temperatures.  
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  
Do not let children touch it.  
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable  
for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
Unauthorised repairs could result in  
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unforeseen dangers for the user, for  
which Miele cannot accept liability.  
Repairs should only be undertaken by a  
Miele approved service technician.  
Ensure current is not supplied to the  
machine until after maintenance or  
repair work has been carried out.  
Before setting up the washing  
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machine, check it for any externally  
visible damage.  
Do not install or use a damaged  
washing machine.  
Before connecting the washing  
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machine, ensure that the connection  
data on the data plate (voltage and  
connected load) match the mains  
electricity supply. If in any doubt,  
consult a qualified electrician.  
If the connection cable is faulty it  
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must only be replaced by a Miele  
approved service technician to protect  
the user from danger.  
In the event of a fault or for cleaning  
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purposes, the washing machine is only  
completely isolated from the electricity  
supply when:  
The electrical safety of this washing  
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machine can only be guaranteed when  
continuity is complete between it and  
an effective earthing system which  
complies with current local and national  
safety 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  
– 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, or the  
screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
The Miele "Water protection system"  
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protects from water damage provided  
the following conditions have been met:  
– the machine is correctly plumbed in  
and connected to the electricity  
supply.  
consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
Do not connect the washing  
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– if a fault has been identified, the  
machine must be examined by a  
competent person before further use,  
and repaired if necessary.  
machine 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).  
In countries where there are areas  
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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  
Faulty components must only be  
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replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. Only when these parts are  
fitted can the safety standards of the  
machine be guaranteed.  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the machine guarantee.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
This washing machine may only be  
Turn off the stopcock if the machine  
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is to be left for any length of time (e.g.  
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used in mobile installations such as  
ships if a risk assessment of the  
installation has been carried out by a  
suitably qualified engineer.  
holiday), especially if there is no floor  
drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.  
Flooding danger.  
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Do not make any alterations to the  
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washing machine, unless authorised to  
If hooking the drain hose into a wash  
basin, check that the water can 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.  
do so by Miele.  
Correct use  
Do not install your washing machine  
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in rooms where temperatures below  
freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may  
burst or split. The reliability of the  
Take care to ensure that foreign  
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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.  
electronic control unit may be impaired  
at temperatures below freezing point.  
Before using the washing machine  
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for the first time, check that the transit  
bars at the rear of the machine have  
been removed (see section on  
"Installation and connection"). During  
spinning, a transit bar which is still in  
place may result in damage to both the  
machine and adjacent furniture or  
appliances.  
If the correct amount of detergent is  
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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. A  
special descaling agent is available to  
order from the Miele Spare Parts  
Department or via the internet on  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Textiles which have been  
Only remove laundry from the  
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pre-treated in solvent based cleaning  
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in  
clean water before being washed in the moving drum is extremely dangerous  
washing machine once the drum has  
stopped turning. Reaching into a  
machine.  
and could result in injury.  
Never use solvent based cleaning  
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agents, e.g. those containing benzene,  
Accessories  
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.  
Accessory parts may only be fitted  
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when expressly approved by Miele. If  
other parts are used, guarantee,  
performance and product liability  
claims will be invalidated.  
Never use solvent based cleaning  
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agents, e.g. those containing benzene,  
to clean the outside surfaces of this  
machine. They can cause damage to  
plastic surfaces.  
Miele cannot be held liable for  
damage caused by non-compliance  
with these Warning and Safety  
instructions.  
Only use dyes specified by the  
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manufacturer as being suitable for use  
in a domestic washing machine. Always  
observe the manufacturer's instructions  
carefully.  
Colour run and dye removers  
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contain sulphur compounds which can  
cause damage such as corrosion. Do  
not use these products in this machine.  
If liquid detergent comes into  
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contact with the eyes, rinse them  
thoroughly with lukewarm water imme-  
diately. If swallowed, seek medical  
assistance immediately and retain the  
packaging or label for reference. Those  
with skin problems or sensitive skin  
should avoid their skin coming into  
contact with liquid detergent.  
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Operating the washing machine  
Control panel  
aDisplay  
See the following pages for more  
information.  
dPC / Optical interface  
This is used by service technicians  
to run diagnostic checks on your  
machine and can also be used to  
update programming data in the  
future.  
bShort cut buttons  
For selecting an individual washing  
programme quickly. These buttons  
can be programmed to select your  
own favourite wash programmes.  
eMulti-function selector  
This is used to select menu options  
(by turning it) and to confirm your  
selection (by pressing it).  
cStart button  
fK button  
For switching the washing machine  
on and off.  
To save energy, the washing  
machine will switch itself off  
automatically 15 minutes after the  
end of the programme/anti-crease  
phase or after being switched on if  
no other selection is made.  
g/ button  
Opens the machine door.  
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Operating the washing machine  
Displays  
Entry menu  
1
Cottons  
60°C  
40°C  
40°C  
30°C  
Programme selection ...  
2
3
4
Minimum iron  
Automatic  
Woollens H  
Settings !...  
15:00  
When the machine is switched on, the entry menu (with  
default settings) appears and Programme selection is  
highlighted.  
Multi-function selector  
Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to  
the next option.  
Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted  
option.  
Short cut buttons  
Pressing a short cut button selects one of the four favourite  
programmes shown on the left of the display. You can  
customise the favourite programmes to suit your own  
requirements.  
The short cut buttons have different functions in the other  
menus. Where this is the case, an arrow H will appear in the  
display above the short cut button, together with a  
description of its function.  
Programme selection  
There are two ways of selecting a programme:  
– Option 1: Select the Programme selection menu in the  
display and confirm your selection by pressing the  
multi-function selector.  
– Option 2: Press short cut button 1, 2, 3 or 4. This will  
automatically take you into the main menu of that  
programme.  
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Operating the washing machine  
Programme selection menu  
Programme  
selection  
Back A  
Cottons  
Minimum iron  
Delicates  
H
You can use the multi-function selector to select any  
programme. The highlighting will move up or down  
depending on the direction the multi-function selector is  
turned in. The HV arrows on the right of the display,  
indicate further options. Pressing the multi-function selector  
takes you to the main menu of the wash programme selected.  
Wash programme main menu  
Cottons  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
Extras:  
None  
1:19 h  
Timer +  
Duration  
Detergent  
Save  
Back A  
+
+
+
+
Turn the multi-function selector to select and highlight the  
programme, temperature, spin speed or extra options.  
Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted  
option and opens the relevant sub-menu.  
The sub-menus Detergent and Timer can be opened by  
pressing the short cut button directly below them.  
You return to the entry menu by pressing short cut button 4  
below the word Back.  
Settings menu  
The Settings menu is used to alter the washing machine's  
electronics to suit different requirements. See "Settings menu"  
for more details.  
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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 to prevent the risk of water leaks during use.  
This washing machine has undergone a thorough  
functional test in the factory and there will be some residual  
water in the drum from this process.  
The washing machine has a sensor which measures the  
amount of laundry in the drum. This determines the amount of  
detergent required. To allow the load size indicator to  
function correctly, you must first run a wash programme  
without any laundry and without detergent.  
^ Open the stopcock.  
^ Press the K button in.  
If the washing machine is being switched on for the first time,  
the welcome screen will appear.  
The welcome screen will appear in the display every time  
the washing machine is switched on until a programme  
lasting longer than 1 hour has been completed.  
Setting the language  
Einstellungen  
#eština  
dansk  
Sprache !  
deutsch  
english  
H
^ If the language shown is not the one you want, select the  
language you do want by turning the multi-function  
selector. Confirm your selection by pressing the  
multi-function selector.  
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Before using for the first time  
Setting the time (of day)  
12:00  
Set the time  
^ Turn the multi-function selector to select the hour and press  
it to confirm your selection. Now set the minutes. Pressing  
the multi-function selector again saves the time of day in  
memory.  
Reminder to remove transport struts  
To avoid the risk of damage, the transport struts must be  
removed before the machine is used for the first time. See  
"Installation and connection" for instructions on how to do  
this.  
^ Remove the transport struts (if this has not already been  
done by your fitter). Then confirm that you want to continue  
by pressing short cut button 4. The display will change to  
show the entry menu.  
Running your first programme  
1
Cottons  
Minimum iron  
60°C  
40°C  
40°C  
30°C  
Programme selection ...  
2
Settings !...  
3
Automatic  
4
Woollens H  
15:00  
^ Press short cut button 1.  
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Before using for the first time  
The main menu for the Cottons programme appears  
Cottons  
Extras:  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
None  
1:19 h  
Timer +  
Duration  
Detergent  
Save  
Back A  
+
+
+
+
^ Press the flashing Start button.  
^ Switch the washing machine off at the end of the  
programme.  
Before you can use the washing machine, the load sensor  
has to be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom  
scales.  
Calibrating the load sensor to zero  
^ Switch on the washing machine.  
^ Open the drum door.  
^ Press short cut button 1. The main menu for the Cottons  
programme appears.  
^ Press short cut button 1 Detergent in until the display  
shows:  
Zero setting OK  
^ Switch off the washing machine.  
The machine is now ready for use.  
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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.  
– Adjust the dosage to the degree of  
soiling of the laundry.  
– Reduce the amount of detergent for  
smaller loads. Use the Detergent  
sub-menu.  
– Use the Automatic and Express  
programmes for small loads.  
– When smaller amounts of laundry are  
washed using the Cottons  
Choosing the correct Extra option  
(Short, Soak, Pre-wash)  
programme, 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 together with the  
Short extra option for light to normal  
soiling where there are no obvious  
marks.  
– Using the Cottons 60°C programme  
instead of the Cottons 95°C  
– A wash programme without any extra  
options for normal to heavy soiling  
with visible staining.  
programme will give energy savings  
of between 35% and 45%. This is  
sufficient for most levels of soiling.  
For stubborn or old stains, use the  
Soak extra option.  
– A wash programme together with the  
Soak extra option for heavily soiled  
laundry.  
– The Pre-wash extra option for laundry  
with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust,  
sand).  
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  
Sort the laundry  
,If you use a solvent-based  
cleaning agent (e.g. one containing  
benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make  
sure that any plastic parts (e.g.  
buttons) are protected, and that the  
cleaning agent is rinsed off before  
washing the garment in the  
machine.  
,Do not use solvent-based  
cleaning agents in this machine.  
^ Sort the laundry by colour and by  
care label. Most garments have a  
textile care label in the collar or side  
seam.  
^ Empty all pockets.  
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,  
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause  
damage to garments and  
Dark textiles often contain excess dye  
and should be washed separately  
several times before being included in  
a mixed load. Always wash whites and  
coloureds separately.  
components in the machine.  
Removing marks  
^ Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should  
be cleaned as soon as possible,  
– Curtains: Remove lead weights first  
or place in a laundry bag.  
preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages  
should be carefully dabbed off using  
a soft, colourfast cloth. Do not rub!  
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:  
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar  
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or  
sewn in.  
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated  
with liquid detergent, stain removers  
etc. first, following the manufacturer's  
instructions. With particularly stubborn  
stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.  
– Close any zips, fasten hooks and  
eyes etc before washing.  
– Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent  
small items from being rolled 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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How to wash correctly  
Switch on the washing machine  
The interior drum lighting will come on.  
Select a programme  
You can select a programme either by:  
– using the appropriate short cut button to select one of the  
four programmes listed in the display ("favourites"), or  
– going into the Programme selection menu.  
Select a temperature/spin speed and extra option(s)  
You can select these by turning the multi-function selector.  
The option selected is then shown highlighted. Pressing the  
multi-function selector selects the highlighted option and  
opens the relevant sub-menu.  
Temperature  
Cottons  
Extras:  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
None  
Temperature from  
Cold - 60°C  
a
Spin speed  
Cottons  
60°C  
1800 pm  
Extras:  
None  
Spin speed from  
0 - 1800 rpm  
b
Extra options  
Cottons  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
Extras  
Short  
Water plus  
Rinse hold  
Back A  
Pre-wash  
Soak  
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How to wash correctly  
If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within  
approx. 20 seconds, the display will revert to the main  
menu.  
Your selection of temperature, spin speed and extra options  
will now appear in the main menu.  
Cottons  
Extras:  
40°C  
1200 rpm  
Water plus  
1:49 h  
Duration  
Detergent  
Timer +  
Save  
Back A  
+
+
+
+
Changing/saving a favourite programme  
To save this programme as a favourite:  
^ Press short cut button 3.  
Cottons  
Previous:  
Extras:  
40°C  
1200 rpm  
60°C  
Cottons  
None  
1600 rpm  
Back A  
Save to:  
1
2 3 4  
^ Use the multi-function selector to select the number you  
want to save the programme to, and confirm your selection.  
Your settings have now been saved and the favourite  
programme will appear in the entry menu.  
You can also save a programme as a favourite while it is  
running.  
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How to wash correctly  
Load the drum  
^ Press the / button to open the drum door.  
The washing machine has a sensor which measures the  
amount of laundry placed in the drum. The display shows  
the percentage of the maximum load which has been  
placed in the drum. The maximum load will depend on the  
programme chosen.  
In addition to the load size percentage, the amount of  
detergent required is also shown as a % figure.  
The Detergent sub-menu will appear.  
Cottons  
Extras:  
Load  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
None  
Detergent  
75%  
75%  
A
The load is shown in the display in 25% steps. Loads of less  
than 25% or an empty drum are shown as <25%. If the  
amount of laundry exceeds the maximum load, 100% will  
%
flash in the display. Note: %100% will not appear in the display  
if you have overloaded a Cottons programme.  
The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when  
a full load is washed. However, do not overload as this  
causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency.  
You can open the Detergent sub-menu at any time by  
pressing short cut button 1.  
^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing  
both large and small items gives better wash results and  
also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning.  
Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum  
door and seal.  
^ Shut the door with a gentle swing.  
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How to wash correctly  
Select the Timer (if required)  
You can use the timer to set the end time of a programme.  
The start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes  
up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of  
night-time economy electricity rates, for example.  
^ Press short cut button 2 to open the Timer sub-menu.  
Cottons  
Extras:  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
None  
Start at:  
Finish:  
15:03  
15:30  
15:03  
^ Use the multi-function selector to select the programme  
end time (when the first 30 minute stage is entered, the  
programme end time will be adjusted to the next full or half  
hour). Confirm your selection. The start of the programme  
will now be delayed in parallel with the programme end  
time you have selected.  
To start the timer  
^ Press the Start button.  
The delay start time will be shown counting down in minutes.  
To cancel the timer  
^ Press short cut button 4.  
The actual load size can only be determined accurately by  
the machine once the programme has started. The  
programme end time may, therefore, be a bit later or  
earlier than first indicated.  
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How to wash correctly  
Add detergent  
The percentage amounts in the display  
will help you to add the correct  
percentage amount of detergent  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
40% = Add slightly less than half  
the amount recommended  
50% = Add half the amount  
recommended  
60% = Add slightly more than half  
the amount recommended  
^ Pull out the detergent drawer and  
add detergent to the compartments  
as follows:  
75% = Add three quarters of  
the amount recommended  
100% = the full amount of detergent  
i
recommended  
Detergent for the pre-wash (divide  
the total recommended amount as  
follows: add 1/3 to compartment i  
and 2/3 to compartment j)  
You also need to take the level of  
soiling and water hardness into  
account.  
It is important to dispense the correct  
amount, as . . .  
j
Detergent for the main wash,  
including Soak if selected  
. . . too little detergent results in:  
– Laundry not getting properly clean  
and with time it may become grey  
and hard to the touch.  
§
Fabric conditioner or liquid starch  
^ Close the detergent drawer.  
See "Detergent" for further information.  
– Greasy particles clinging to the  
laundry.  
– Limescale deposits on the heater  
elements.  
. . . too much detergent results in:  
– Excessive foam which causes a low  
level of agitation and poor wash,  
rinse and spin results.  
– High water consumption (an  
additional rinse cycle will  
automatically switch in).  
– A burden to the environment.  
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How to wash correctly  
Start the programme  
^ Remove the laundry.  
^ Press the flashing Start button.  
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  
The estimated programme duration and  
the programme sequence will appear in  
the display. During the first 10 minutes  
the machine measures how much water  
is being absorbed by the laundry. The  
programme duration may be longer or  
shorter depending on this absorbency  
rate.  
discoloured themselves.  
The drum lighting switches off once the  
programme has started.  
Once washing is in progress, you can  
press the following short cut buttons:  
– Button 2 Timer +: to call up the  
current time of day and the estimated  
end time of the programme.  
– Button 3 Save: to save the current  
programme as a favourite.  
– Button 4 Cancel: to cancel the  
current programme. The suds are  
pumped away immediately.  
^ Check the folds in the door seal for  
any small articles, e.g. buttons, which  
might be lodged there.  
Remove the laundry when the  
programme has finished  
Important  
Always remove the laundry before  
switching the machine off. This is  
important to ensure that the load size  
indicator works correctly.  
In the anti-crease phase after the  
programme has finished, the following  
will appear alternately in the display:  
Anti-crease  
^ Switch the machine off with the  
and  
K button.  
Programme finished  
Unload the drum before switching off  
To avoid the build-up of mildew, it is  
recommended that the door is left  
ajar when the machine is not in use.  
^ Press the / button to open the drum  
door.  
The washing machine will switch off  
automatically 15 minutes after the  
end of the anti-crease phase. You will  
need to press the K button to switch  
it back on again.  
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Extra options  
Short  
For light to normal soiling with no visible staining.  
The duration of the main wash is reduced.  
Water plus  
The water level in the main wash and the rinses will be  
increased if the Water plus option is selected.  
Rinse hold  
Soak  
See the next page.  
For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains (e.g.  
blood, fats and oils, cocoa).  
A length of time of between 30 minutes and 6 hours can be  
chosen in 30 minute increments for the soak process.  
To select the soak duration  
Cottons  
Extras:  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
None  
Finish:  
Soak duration:  
16:33  
0:00  
15:03  
h
^ Use the multi-function selector to select the soak time you  
want and confirm your selection.  
^ The soak time selected will be added to the running time of  
the wash programme.  
To delete the soak time  
^ Set the soak time to 0:00 h and confirm your selection.  
Pre-wash  
For laundry with large amounts of dirt e.g. dust, sand.  
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Spinning  
Final spin speed  
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)  
^ Select Rinse hold from the Extras  
sub-menu. The laundry will not be  
spun and will remain suspended in  
the final rinse water. This reduces  
creasing if the laundry is not going to  
be removed from the drum immedi-  
ately after the end of the programme.  
Programme  
Cottons  
rpm  
1800  
1200  
600  
Minimum iron  
Delicates  
Automatic  
Dark garments  
Shirts  
1200  
1200  
600  
– To start the final spin:  
Denim  
900  
Whilst the spin speed is highlighted,  
press the multi-function selector.  
Select a different spin speed, if  
necessary, by turning the  
Express  
1600  
1200  
400  
Woollens  
Silks  
Sportswear  
Outerwear  
Hygiene  
1200  
800  
multi-function selector. Press the  
Start button to begin the final spin.  
1800  
1200  
1000  
600  
– To end the programme:  
First wash  
Proofing  
Press the / button. The water will  
drain away. Press the / button  
again, to open the door.  
Curtains  
Pillows  
1200  
1500  
1200  
1800  
To omit the spin between rinses and  
the final spin  
Starch  
Separate rinse  
Drain/Spin  
^ Select Without spin from the Spin  
speed sub-menu . The laundry is not  
spun after the final rinse. The water  
will drain away and the machine will  
go straight into the anti-crease stage.  
An additional rinse is introduced if  
this setting is selected with the  
You can reduce the final spin speed.  
However, you cannot select a final spin  
speed higher than that shown in the  
chart above.  
Rinse and interim spin  
Cottons, Minimum iron, Automatic  
and Express programmes.  
There is a spin after the main wash and  
between the rinses. A reduction in the  
final spin speed will also reduce the  
interim spin speed. If a spin speed of  
less than 700 rpm is selected for a  
Cottons programme, an additional rinse  
is introduced.  
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Programme chart  
Cottons 9ö8E76*  
cold to 95°C  
Max. load 6.0 kg  
Fabric  
Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,  
underwear, T-shirts etc.  
Extra options Short, Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus, Rinse hold  
Note for test institutes:  
Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option  
Minimum iron  
cold to 60°C  
Max. load 3.0 kg  
43218E76*  
Fabric  
Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons. If fabrics have a  
high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme  
the machine for "Gentle action". See "Settings menu".  
Note  
Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.  
Extra options Short, Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus, Rinse hold  
Delicates 4321ac*  
Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres,  
rayon and easy care cottons.  
cold to 60°C  
Max. load 2.0 kg  
Extra options Short, Pre-wash or Soak, Rinse hold  
Automatic 7621* cold to 40°C  
Max. load 3.5 kg  
Fabric  
Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum  
iron programmes. Sort according to colour.  
Note  
The wash parameters (e.g. water level, wash rhythm and spin  
speed) are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensure  
the best possible care and wash result for each item.  
Extra options Short, Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus, Rinse hold  
Dark garments cold to 40°C  
Max. load 3.0 kg  
Garment  
Note  
Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.  
Wash inside out.  
Extra options Short, Rinse hold  
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Programme chart  
Shirts  
cold to 60°C  
Max. load 2.0 kg  
Notes  
– Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.  
– Wash silk garments in the Silks programme.  
Extra options Short, Water plus, Rinse hold  
Denim  
cold to 60°C  
Max. load 3.0 kg  
Notes  
– Wash denim inside out.  
– Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first  
few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.  
Extra options Short, Pre-wash or Soak, Rinse hold  
Express 76*  
Item Small loads of items which require freshening up and which can  
be washed in a Cottons programme.  
cold to 40°C  
Max. load 3.0 kg  
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold  
Woollens /ac*  
cold to 40°C  
Max. load 2.0 kg  
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.  
Extra option Rinse hold  
Silks /c*  
cold to 30°C  
Max. load 1.0 kg  
Fabric  
Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content, e.g.  
satin, lace and silk.  
Note  
Place tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.  
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold  
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Programme chart  
Sportswear  
30°C to 60°C  
Max. load 2.0 kg  
Garment  
Lightly soiled sports garments which require washing or  
freshening up.  
Extra options Short, Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus, Rinse hold  
Outerwear  
cold to 40°C  
Max. load 2.0 kg  
Garment  
Outerwear made from micro-fibres such as Gore-Tex®,  
SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER® etc.  
Notes  
– Zip up jackets before washing.  
– Do not use fabric conditioner.  
Extra options Short, Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus, Rinse hold  
Hygiene 8*  
60°C  
Max. load 6.0 kg  
Item  
Fabrics which will be in direct contact with the skin, e.g.  
underwear, nappies, towelling, bed linen, pillow and mattress  
covers.  
Note  
There is a longer temperature holding time in the main wash.  
Extra options Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus, Rinse hold  
First wash  
Fabric  
cold to 40°C  
Max. load 3.0 kg  
New items made of cotton, towelling and polyester fabrics.  
Note  
Use this programme to wash any chemical residues out of new  
items.  
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold  
Proofing  
40°C  
Max. load 2.0 kg  
Item  
For treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, fine, closeweave cotton  
garments (poplin) or tablecloths to provide a water and dirt  
resistant finish.  
Notes  
– The items should be freshly laundered and spun or dried  
before proofing.  
– For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards,  
either in a tumble dryer or by ironing.  
Extra option Rinse hold  
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Programme chart  
Curtains  
cold to 40°C  
Max. load 2.0 kg  
Item  
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable  
by the manufacturer. A pre-rinse without detergent is carried out  
automatically to remove dust.  
Note  
For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or  
deselect the spin.  
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold  
Pillows  
40°C to 95°C  
2 pillows (40 x 80 cm) or  
1 pillow (80 x 80 cm)  
Item  
Note  
Washable pillows with feather, down or synthetic fillings.  
Please observe the instructions on the wash care label.  
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold  
Starch  
Max. load 6.0 kg  
Note  
The laundry (table cloths, napkins, overalls) should be washed  
but not treated with fabric conditioner.  
Extra option Rinse hold  
Separate rinse  
Max. load 6.0 kg  
Max. load 6.0 kg  
Max. load 6.0 kg  
Extra option Rinse hold  
Drain  
For draining water from the machine.  
Drain/Spin  
Note  
Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.  
* Please note that the "buckets" represent garment care label symbols. See  
"Garment care label symbols".  
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Programme sequence  
Main wash  
Rinses  
Spinning  
Water  
level  
Wash  
Water  
No of  
Interim Final spin  
spin  
rhythm  
level  
(
e
e
e
d
e
e
d
e
e
d
e
(
(
rinses  
Cottons  
d
(
e
(
(
e
(
d
e
e
d
e
d
d
(
(
(
(
a
2-43)4)  
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Minimum iron  
Delicates  
Automatic  
Dark garments  
Shirts  
c
2-35)  
d
3
abc  
b
2-35)  
L
L
3
c
2
Denim  
c
3
Express  
b
2-35)  
L
L
Woollens  
Silks  
e
2
2
e
Sportswear  
Outerwear  
Hygiene  
c
2
L
L6)  
L
L
d
3
b
3-44)  
2
First wash  
Proofing  
b
d
Curtains1)  
Pillows2)  
d
d
e
3
d
3
Starch  
c
Separate rinse  
Drain/Spin  
e
2
d = Low water level  
( = Medium water level  
e = High water level  
a= Intensive rhythm  
b= Normal rhythm  
c= Gentle rhythm  
d= Sensitive rhythm  
e= Handwash rhythm  
See the following page for more information about the programme sequences.  
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Programme sequence  
This machine has fully electronic  
controls with automatic load  
Special features in the programme  
sequences:  
recognition. It 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  
can vary.  
Anti-crease:  
At the end of every programme, with  
the exception of the Woollens  
programme, the drum continues to turn  
at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help  
prevent creasing. The door can be  
opened and laundry removed at any  
time during the anti-crease phase.  
The programme sequences outlined in  
the chart are based on the basic  
programme with a full load. Extra  
options which can be selected have not  
been taken into account.  
1)  
Pre-rinse: A pre-rinse without  
detergent is carried out automatically  
to remove dust.  
The display shows the stage the  
programme has reached.  
2)  
Run-up to spin: A run-up to spin is  
carried out before the wash process  
begins to deflate the pillows.  
Subsequent water intake for the main  
wash is through compartment j.  
3)  
A second rinse is carried out when a  
temperature of 60°C to 95°C has  
been selected. A third rinse is  
carried out when a temperature  
below 60°C is selected.  
4) A third or fourth rinse is carried out if:  
– there is too much foam in the drum  
– a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has  
been selected  
Without spin has been selected  
5) A third rinse is carried out if:  
Without spin has been selected  
6)  
In the Outerwear programme,  
laundry is only spun after the main  
wash.  
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Garment care label symbols  
Washing  
Ironing  
The figure quoted in the bucket is the  
maximum temperature the garment  
can be washed at. The number of  
bars under the symbol indicates the  
level of agitation permitted.  
The number of dots indicates the  
ironing temperature  
I
H
G
Hot iron (max sole plate temp.  
approx. 200°C)  
Medium hot iron (max sole  
plate temp. approx. 150°C)  
9
4
c
/
No bar under the symbol: =  
normal agitation  
Cool iron (max sole plate  
temp. approx. 110°C). Do not  
steam iron garments carrying  
this symbol.  
One bar under the symbol: =  
reduced agitation  
Two bars under the symbol: =  
much reduced agitation  
J
Do not iron  
Hand wash (if no temperature  
is specified use the lowest  
temperature or cold)  
Professional cleaning  
f
p
Dry clean only. The letters  
indicate the type of cleaning  
agent required.  
h
Do not wash  
w
Professional Wet Clean only  
Do not dry clean  
Drying  
D
The number of dots indicates the  
drying temperature  
Bleaching  
q
r
s
Normal temperature  
Low temperature  
Do not tumble dry  
x
{
Any oxidising bleaching  
agent can be used  
Only use an oxygen based  
bleach or a non-chlorine  
bleach  
z
Do not bleach  
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Changing the programme sequence  
Cancelling a programme  
Changing a programme  
You can cancel a programme at any  
time after it has started by pressing  
short cut button 4 Cancel.  
After the start of a programme it is no  
longer possible to select a different  
programme.  
The suds will be pumped away.  
If you want to remove the laundry:  
^ Press the / button.  
Temperature  
It is possible to select a different  
temperature up to 5 minutes after the  
programme has started.  
If you want to select a different  
programme:  
Spin speed  
^ Press short cut button 4 Back.  
It is possible to change the spin speed  
up until the final spin begins.  
^ Check that there is still detergent in  
the detergent drawer. Add detergent,  
if necessary.  
Extra options  
^ Select and start a new programme.  
It is possible to select or deselect the  
Short and Water plus extra options up  
to 5 minutes after the programme has  
started.  
Interrupting a programme  
^ Switch the machine off with the K  
button.  
It is not possible to make any  
changes if the safety lock has been  
activated.  
To continue with the same programme:  
^ Switch the washing machine back on  
again with the K button.  
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Changing the programme sequence  
Adding or removing laundry  
after a programme has started  
Safety lock  
The safety lock prevents the machine  
from being opened and/or the  
programme cancelled during a wash  
programme.  
^ Press the door button / to open the  
drum door.  
^ Add or remove items.  
^ Close the drum door.  
To activate the safety lock  
The programme will continue  
automatically.  
^ Once the programme has started,  
press the Start button for at least 6  
seconds until the following appears  
in the display:  
Please note:  
Once a programme has started the  
machine cannot recognise any  
adjustment to the load.  
Locked  
The machine will now not accept any  
changes and the programme will  
proceed through to the end.  
For this reason, if laundry is added or  
removed after the start of a programme,  
the machine will always complete the  
programme cycle assuming a full load  
which can lead to a change in the  
programme duration shown in the  
display.  
The safety lock is deactivated  
automatically at the end of the  
programme.  
To deactivate the safety lock  
^ Press the Start button for at least 6  
seconds until the following appears  
in the display:  
The door cannot be opened, if:  
– the suds temperature is above 55°C.  
– the water is above a certain level.  
Unlocked  
– the programme has reached the  
Final spin stage.  
If you press the / button when the  
above conditions are present, the  
following will appear in the display:  
/ Machine locked  
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Detergent  
The correct detergent  
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. 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 programmes with short durations.  
Do not use biological detergents on silk, as the enzymes may damage the silk. Instructions for use and  
recommended dosage amounts are given on the detergent packaging.  
Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the 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.  
All purpose detergent  
for whites*  
Detergent for  
Detergent for  
delicates  
coloured fabrics*  
Cottons  
X
X
X
X
Minimum iron  
Delicates  
Automatic  
Dark garments  
Shirts  
X
X
X
X
X
1)  
X
X
1)  
X
Denim  
Express  
X
Woollens  
Silks  
Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens  
Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens  
Sportswear  
Outerwear  
Hygiene  
X
X
X
X
X
First wash  
Proofing  
X
Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being  
"suitable for use on membrane textiles" as these consist of fluorochemical  
compounds. Do not use proofing agents which contain paraffin. Add  
proofing agents to compartment §.  
2)  
2)  
Curtains  
Pillows  
Starch  
X
X
X
X
1)  
1)  
Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, fabric conditioner  
1) Only use liquid detergent  
2) Only use powder detergent or detergent specifically designed for washing curtains  
*Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent.  
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Detergent  
The right amount to dispense will  
depend on the following:  
Water softener  
A water softener can be used to cut  
down on the use of detergents in hard  
water areas. Dispense according to the  
amount specified on the packaging.  
First add detergent and then the water  
softener.  
– The quantity of the laundry  
– The soiling level of the laundry  
Lightly soiled  
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly  
slight body odour.  
Miele branded water softening tablets  
are available from the Miele Spare Parts  
Department or via the internet on  
Normally soiled  
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight  
stains.  
Heavily soiled  
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft  
water.  
Stains and soiling clearly visible.  
– The water hardness level.  
Check with your local water supplier  
if you do not know the hardness level  
in your area.  
Miele do not recommend connecting  
the machine to a household water  
softener.  
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:  
1. Detergent  
2. Water softener  
3. Stain remover  
This way the agents are distributed  
more evenly.  
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Detergent  
Fabric conditioners and liquid  
starch  
If starching frequently, thoroughly  
clean the dispenser compartment,  
especially the siphon tube and  
fabric conditioner channel, regularly.  
See "Cleaning the detergent  
dispenser drawer". Do not use  
powder starch formulations or  
viscious liquid starch in the  
§ compartment as it will clog up.  
See below.  
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.  
Automatic dispensing of fabric  
conditioner or liquid starch to  
laundry at the end of a programme  
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid  
starch separately  
^ Dispense in accordance with  
manufacturer's instructions on the  
packaging.  
^ Add powder or viscose starch to  
compartment i.  
^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid  
starch to compartment §.  
^ Select the Starch programme.  
^ Select a spin speed or the Rinse hold  
extra option.  
^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid  
starch to compartment §. Do not  
exceed the maximum level mark.  
^ Press the Start button.  
Colour run and dye removers/  
dyes  
It will be 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 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. Follow the  
manufacturer's instructions carefully.  
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Cleaning and care  
Extra cleaning  
,Disconnect the machine from the  
mains electricity supply and  
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 can lead to  
withdraw the plug from the socket  
before cleaning the machine.  
,The washing machine must not  
be hosed down.  
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.  
A range of Miele branded cleaning and  
conditioning agents is available to  
order from the Miele Spare Parts  
Department, or via the internet on  
Cleaning the detergent  
dispenser drawer  
External casing and fascia  
panel  
For hygienic reasons, clean the entire  
drawer at regular intervals.  
Clean the casing using a Miele E-Cloth,  
or with a mild, non-abrasive cleaning  
agent or soap and water using a well  
wrung-out cloth. Wipe dry with a soft  
cloth.  
^ The drum and any stainless steel  
outer panels can be cleaned using a  
suitable stainless-steel cleaning  
agent following the 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.  
^ Clean the detergent drawer with  
warm water.  
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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 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  
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 current 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 programme does not start  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
Check whether  
The display remains There is no power to the  
dark.  
machine.  
– the mains plug is plugged  
in and switched on.  
– the fuse or circuit breaker  
has tripped.  
You are asked to  
enter a code.  
Access via a code has  
been activated.  
Enter the code and confirm  
the entry. Deactivate the  
code if you do not wish this  
message to appear in the  
display the next time the  
machine is switched on.  
There is a fault  
message in the  
display.  
A programme cannot be  
started while there is a  
fault message in the  
display.  
– Note what is shown in the  
display.  
– Switch the washing  
machine off and then  
back on again with the  
K button. The fault  
message will be deleted.  
The display is dark  
The display has switched Press one of the short cut  
buttons. Standby comes to  
an end.  
and the Start button off automatically to save  
is flashing slowly. energy (Standby mode).  
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Problem solving guide  
Problems with the load size indicator  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The display  
indicates a load of  
There was already  
laundry in the drum  
^ To recalibrate the sensor to the  
zero setting:  
< 25% even though when the washing  
– Remove the laundry from the  
drum and leave the door  
open.  
the drum is full.  
machine was switched  
on. This has  
decalibrated the  
sensor from the zero  
setting.  
– Switch off the washing  
machine.  
– Switch on the washing  
machine.  
– Press short cut button 1. The  
main menu for the Cottons  
programme appears.  
– Press short cut button 1  
Detergent in until the display  
shows:  
Zero setting OK.  
The display  
The load size sensor  
Rotate the drum once. If the  
indicates a load of  
25%, 50%, 75% or  
100% when the  
drum is empty  
has been decalibrated display still indicates a load of  
from the zero position. 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%,  
recalibrate the sensor to zero  
again (see above section).  
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Problem solving guide  
General problems  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The machine shakes  
during the spin cycle.  
The machine feet are not Level the machine (see  
level.  
"Installation and  
connection").  
The machine detected an Include both large and  
The laundry has not  
been spun properly and imbalance during the final small items in the load as  
is still wet.  
spin and reduced the  
this will give better  
spin speed automatically. distribution.  
The laundry has not  
The spin speed selected Select a higher spin  
been spun satisfactorily. was too low.  
speed next time.  
The pump makes  
strange noises.  
This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of  
a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.  
There is a lot of  
The water pressure is too – Clean the water inlet  
detergent residue in the low.  
detergent drawer.  
filter.  
– Select Water plus.  
Powder detergent used  
Add washing powder  
with water softeners can and then add the water  
be sticky.  
softener.  
Fabric conditioner is not The siphon tube is not  
Clean the siphon, (see  
completely dispensed or correctly positioned, or is “Cleaning and care -  
too much water remains clogged up.  
Cleaning the detergent  
dispenser drawer”).  
A different language has Set the language you  
been selected in Settings want. The flag symbol  
in the § compartment.  
The display is in a  
different language.  
Language !.  
will guide you.  
When laundry is dry it  
feels hard to the touch.  
Too vigorous wash  
action.  
Programme in gentle  
action and more water.  
Not enough detergent  
used.  
Increase detergent dose  
to prevent limescale  
build up in laundry.  
No fabric conditioner  
used.  
Use fabric conditioner in  
last rinse.  
Power cut  
Once power has been restored, switch the washing  
machine on with the K button to continue the  
programme.  
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Problem solving guide  
An unsatisfactory wash result  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
Liquid detergent  
does not give the  
required result.  
Liquid detergents  
usually contain no  
bleaching agents.  
They do not remove  
fruit, coffee and tea  
stains.  
– Use a general purpose  
detergent containing a  
bleaching agent.  
– Pour stain removers into  
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 – Use more detergent.  
detergent were used  
particles cling to  
washed laundry.  
– Before washing the next load  
to break down the  
run a Cottons 95°C programme  
with powder detergent but  
without a load.  
particles of grease in  
heavily soiled laundry.  
A stale smell is in  
the drum and on  
laundry.  
Low temperature  
washing.  
– Before washing the next load  
run a Cottons 95°C programme  
with powder detergent but  
without a load.  
White residues  
which look like  
powder detergent  
are seen on dark  
textiles after  
The detergent  
– Try and brush off the residues  
with a soft brush once the  
laundry is dry.  
contained compounds  
(zeolites) to aid water  
softening which are  
not soluble in water.  
They have ended up  
on the laundry.  
– Wash dark textiles using a  
detergent which contains no  
zeolites. Liquid detergents  
usually contain no zeolites.  
washing.  
– Use the Dark garments  
programme.  
Clothes are coming The machine was  
– Reduce quantity of clothes in  
drum.  
out creased.  
overloaded.  
The wrong  
– Check care labels and the  
programme chart.  
programme was used.  
– Use easy iron conditioners.  
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Problem solving guide  
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the / button  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The machine is not  
connected to the  
Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or  
switch the machine on with the K button.  
electricity supply and / or  
is not switched on.  
The safety lock has been Deactivate the lock as described in "Changing the  
activated.  
programme sequence - Safety lock".  
Access via a code has  
been activated.  
Deactivate the code as described in "Settings  
menu".  
Power cut  
Open the drum door as described in the next  
section.  
The door was not  
correctly engaged.  
Press hard against the lock side of the drum door  
and then press the / button.  
There is still water in the Clean the drain filter and drain pump as described  
drum and the machine is in the next section.  
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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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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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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After sales service  
In the event of any faults which you  
cannot remedy yourself, please  
contact:  
Future updates (PC)  
The indicator 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.  
– your Miele Dealer or  
– Miele (see back cover for contact  
details).  
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,  
please quote the model and serial  
number of your machine, both of which  
are shown on the data plate visible  
above the porthole glass when the door  
is open.  
Appliance guarantee  
Please see the guarantee card  
supplied with your machine.  
Optional spare parts and accessories  
Optional spare parts and accessories  
for this washing machine are available  
from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare  
Parts Department or via the internet at  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied  
for service visits where the problem  
could have been resolved as  
described in these instructions.  
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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  
detachable swivel elbow)  
jAccess to drain filter, drain pump  
and emergency release  
gControl panel  
kHandle recesses for moving the  
machine  
lFour height adjustable feet  
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Installation and connection  
Rear view  
aProtruding lid for holding when  
moving the machine  
eDrain hose  
fTransit bar covers  
bSlot for Miele|home communication  
module  
gRestraining clip for inlet hose and  
drain hose  
cElectricity supply cable  
hRestraining clips for transit bars  
when removed  
dInlet hose with "Waterproof" system  
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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:  
,Ensure that the machine feet and  
the floor are dry to prevent the  
machine from slipping during the  
spin cycle.  
^ The machine must be level and  
securely positioned.  
^ To avoid vibrations during spinning,  
the machine should not be installed  
on soft floor coverings.  
Removing the transit bars  
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.  
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.  
Otherwise there is a danger of the  
machine moving about.  
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Installation and connection  
^ Using the spanner supplied turn the  
^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,  
left-hand transit bar 90°, then  
then  
^ withdraw the transit bar.  
^ withdraw the transit bar.  
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Installation and connection  
,To avoid the risk of injury the  
holes for the transit bars must be  
covered after the transit bars have  
been removed.  
^ Secure the transit bars to the back of  
the washing machine. Make sure that  
holes b are fitted over retainers a.  
,The washing machine must not  
be moved without the transit bars in  
place.  
^ Fit the covers on to the two holes.  
Then plug the holes as shown with  
the caps.  
Store them 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.  
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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.  
Incorrect installation may increase  
electricity and water consumption and  
may cause the machine to move about.  
False values may also show in the Load  
and Detergent display.  
Screwing out and adjusting the feet  
^ Use a spirit level to check the  
The four adjustable screw feet are used  
to level the machine. All four feet are  
screwed in when the machine is  
delivered.  
machine is standing level.  
^ 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.  
,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.  
^ Using the spanner supplied turn  
counter nut 2 in a clockwise  
direction. Then turn counter nut 2  
together with foot 1 to unscrew.  
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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.  
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.  
To ensure electrical safety, the  
washing machine lid must be  
replaced by the cover plate supplied  
with the conversion kit.  
– For installation under a work surface  
900/910 mm from the floor, a raising  
kit* is required.  
a Safety distance to wall:  
at least 2 cm  
b Height:  
– Connections for electricity, water and  
drainage should be installed in such  
a way that they remain accessible  
when the machine is in place.  
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.  
Replacing the lid  
All parts marked* are available from  
your Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts  
Department or via the internet at  
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 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 machine. 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 tested to between  
7,000 and 10,000 kPa.  
– 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 machine should be connected to  
the mains water supply in accordance  
,The plastic casing of the safety  
valve contains electrical  
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.  
components. The Waterproof 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 machine is designed to operate  
with a flow pressure of between 100  
and 1,000 kPa (1-10 bar). 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.  
Do not get wet.  
The washing machine is not suitable  
for connection to a hot water supply  
and connection to a household  
water softener is not recommended.  
The protective sleeve of the hose  
must not be damaged or kinked.  
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Maintenance and care  
If you intend to unscrew the Miele  
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.  
In order to protect the water inlet  
valve, the dirt filter in the water inlet  
valve connection must not be  
removed.  
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.  
This hose is tested to withstand  
pressures of up to 14,000 kPa and can  
be used as a flexible extension to the  
water supply.  
N.B. Using this hose renders the  
Waterproof system safety valve on the  
inlet hose ineffective.  
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Installation and connection  
Connection to the drainage  
system  
Please note:  
The machine drains via a drain pump  
with a delivery head of 1 metre*. 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.  
If required, the drain hose can be  
extended to a length of 5 m. The  
necessary parts can purchased from  
the Miele Spare Parts Department or  
your Miele dealer.  
aAdapter  
* For a delivery head of more than 1 m  
(up to a max. of 1.8 m) a replacement  
drain pump will need to be fitted.  
Please contact the Miele Spare Parts  
Department or your Miele Dealer.  
bNut  
cHose clip  
dEnd of the hose  
^ Fit adapter a to the sink drain outlet  
using nut b.  
Drain hose connection:  
1. Direct into a sink or basin:  
Please note the following:  
^ Attach the end of the hose d to  
adapter a.  
^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose  
– Hook the hose over the edge and  
secure.  
clip c up close to the nut.  
– 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.  
2. Connected securely to a plastic  
drain pipe with a rubber nipple.  
There is no need to use a non-return  
valve.  
3. Connected securely to a standpipe.  
4. Connected securely to a floor gully.  
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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  
current national and local safety  
regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).  
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  
Ensure power is not supplied to the  
appliance until after installation work  
has been carried out.  
embossed in words on the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable with moulded plug ready for  
connection to a 230-240V mains  
supply.  
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.  
Please ensure the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE  
MUST BE EARTHED  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible after installation.  
For extra safety it is advisable to protect  
the machine with a suitable residual  
current device (RCD). Contact a  
qualified electrician for advice.  
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  
in kWh  
1.99  
Water  
Duration  
in litres  
47  
Short  
Normal  
Cottons  
95°C  
6.0 kg  
6.0 kg  
3.0 kg  
6.0 kg  
3.0 kg  
3.0 kg  
2.0 kg  
3.5 kg  
3.0 kg  
2.0 kg  
3.0 kg  
3.0 kg  
2.0 kg  
1.0 kg  
2.0 kg  
2.0 kg  
6.0 kg  
3.0 kg  
2.0 kg  
2.0 kg  
1 pillow  
2 h 09 min  
1 h 49 min  
1)  
60°C  
1.02  
47  
60°C  
0.73  
39  
1 h 03 min  
1)  
40°C  
40°C  
40°C  
0.65  
59  
2 h 04 min  
2)  
1)  
0.36  
39  
59 min  
Minimum iron  
Delicates  
Automatic  
Dark garments  
Shirts  
0.50  
55  
59 min  
1 h 19 min  
59 min  
30°C  
40°C  
40°C  
60°C  
40°C  
40°C  
30°C  
30°C  
40°C  
40°C  
60°C  
40°C  
40°C  
40°C  
60°C  
0.35  
69  
49 min  
0.35 - 0.50  
0.60  
40 - 55  
60  
1 h 18 min  
1 h 15 min  
1 h 12 min  
1 h 00 min  
30 min  
1 h 05 min  
1.00  
59  
1 h 02 min  
Denim  
0.50  
52  
50 min  
Express  
0.30  
34  
Woollens /  
Silks /  
0.23  
39  
39 min  
0.25  
39  
36 min  
Sportswear  
Outerwear  
Hygiene  
0.35  
35  
47 min  
1 h 07min  
1 h 03 min  
2 h 20 min  
51 min  
0.45  
59  
53 Min.  
1.40  
55  
First wash  
Proofing  
0.37  
35  
0.30  
12  
29 min  
Curtains  
0.45  
38  
55 min  
Pillows  
0.80  
44  
1 h 20 min  
Notes for test institutes:  
1)  
EN 60456 test programme  
2)  
Short programme for test institutes; the Short extra option must be selected.  
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 extra options  
selected.  
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Technical data  
Height  
850 mm  
Width  
595 mm  
Depth  
580 mm  
Depth with door open  
Height for building under  
Width for building under  
Depth for building under  
Weight  
975 mm  
820 mm  
600 mm  
600 mm  
94 kg  
Capacity  
6 kg dry laundry  
see data plate  
see data plate  
see data plate / plug  
see "Consumption data"  
100 kPa (1 bar)  
1000 kPa (10 bar)  
1.60 m  
Voltage  
Connected load  
Fuse rating  
Consumption data  
Water flow pressure minimum  
Water flow pressure maximum  
Inlet hose length  
Drain hose length  
Mains connection cable length  
Delivery head max.  
Maximum drainage length  
LEDs  
1.50 m  
1.60 m  
1.00 m  
5.00 m  
Class 1  
Test certificates awarded  
see data plate  
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Settings menu  
for changing default settings  
The Settings menu is used to alter the washing machine's electronics to suit  
changing requirements.  
Settings can be altered at any time.  
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Settings menu  
To open the Settings menu  
1
Cottons  
60°C  
40°C  
40°C  
30°C  
Programme selection ...  
2
3
4
Minimum iron  
Automatic  
Woollens H  
Settings !...  
15:00  
^ Select Settings ! from the entry menu and confirm your  
selection with the multi-function selector.  
Selecting settings  
Settings  
Back A  
Language !  
Time of day...  
Water plus  
H
^ Select the setting you want to change, and confirm your  
selection.  
If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx.  
20 seconds, the menu display will revert to the Settings  
menu.  
Language  
!
The display can be set to appear in one of several different  
languages.  
To select the language you want, go to the Languages !  
sub-menu.  
The flag after the word Language acts as a guide to prevent  
a language which will not be understood from being set.  
A tick will appear beside the language to show that it has  
been set.  
^ If the language shown is not the one you want turn the  
multi-function selector to highlight the one that you do want  
and confirm your selection.  
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Settings menu  
Time of day  
First select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock. Then set the  
current time of day.  
To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock  
Settings  
Back A  
Time of day  
24 h clock  
12 h clock  
^ Select the clock option you want and confirm your  
selection.  
The display will then change to the screen for setting the  
time.  
To set the time  
12:00  
Set the time  
^ Use the multi-function selector to select the hour and  
confirm your selection. Now set the minutes. Pressing the  
multi-function selector again saves the time in memory.  
The time can be changed at any time later on by:  
1
Cottons  
60°C  
40°C  
40°C  
30°C  
Programme selection ...  
2
3
4
Minimum iron  
Automatic  
Woollens H  
Settings !...  
15:00  
^ Highlighting the time in the Entry menu and confirming your  
selection.  
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Settings menu  
Water plus  
Gentle action  
This setting is used to select the  
water intake setting for the Water plus  
extra option.  
Activating gentle action reduces the  
drum action and is suitable for  
washing slightly soiled items 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.  
There are three different options:  
Water +  
(the machine is delivered with this  
option selected)  
Gentle action can be activated for the  
Cottons and the Minimum iron  
programmes.  
The water level is increased in the wash  
and rinse stages.  
The washing machine is delivered with  
the Gentle action setting deactivated.  
Additional rinse  
An extra rinse is introduced.  
Suds cooling  
Water + and add. rinse  
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.  
The water intake is increased in the  
wash and rinse stages and an  
additional rinse is also introduced.  
Suds cooling takes place when a  
Cottons programme with a temperature  
of 70°C or higher is selected.  
Suds cooling should be activated:  
– to prevent the danger of scalding if  
the drain hose is hooked over the  
edge of a sink or basin.  
– where the drainage pipes do not  
comply with DIN 1986.  
The machine is delivered with Suds  
cooling deactivated.  
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Settings menu  
Code  
The code prevents your machine being used without your  
knowledge.  
When the code has been activated, you have to enter a code  
after switching the washing machine on. Otherwise the  
washing machine cannot be operated.  
To activate the Code  
Settings  
Back A  
Code  
Activate  
^ Select Activate and confirm your selection.  
To enter the Code  
The display will now request that a code is entered. The code  
is 125 and cannot be altered.  
0
_
_
Enter code  
^ Turn the multi-function selector until the number 1 appears.  
Then press it to confirm your selection of this number. Now  
enter the second number.  
Repeat the process until all three numbers have been  
entered.  
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Settings menu  
After the last number has been entered, you must confirm the  
code with OK.  
1
2
5
Confirm code  
OK  
Back A  
H
H
^ Confirm the code by pressing short cut button 1.  
X
Code OK  
Code active when machine is switched off  
^ Switch off the washing machine.  
To use the washing machine when the code is activated  
When the machine is switched on again, the display will  
request the code.  
^ Enter code 125 as described above, and confirm the entry.  
The washing machine is now unlocked and ready for use.  
To deactivate the Code  
Proceed as for activating the code.  
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Settings menu  
Temperature  
Keypad tones  
You can chose for the temperature to  
be displayed in °C/Celsius or  
°F/Fahrenheit.  
An audible tone sounds when the  
Start button, a short cut button or the  
multi-function selector is operated.  
Buzzer  
The machine is delivered with the  
keypad tone switched off.  
When the buzzer function has been  
activated, an audible tone sounds at  
the end of a programme or when  
Rinse hold is reached.  
Display contrast  
There are ten different display  
contrast settings.  
There are three different options:  
The machine is delivered with the  
display contrast on Setting 5.  
Off  
(the machine is delivered with this  
option selected as standard)  
This will change as soon as a different  
setting is chosen.  
The buzzer is switched off but sounds  
at maximum volume if there is a fault.  
Normal  
The buzzer sounds at the end of a  
programme or when Rinse hold is  
reached.  
Loud  
The buzzer sounds at maximum volume  
at the end of a programme or when  
Rinse hold is reached.  
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Settings menu  
Standby  
Memory  
To save energy, the display goes out  
and the indicator light for the Start  
button flashes slowly.  
If an extra option has been selected  
for a programme, or the  
recommended temperature or spin  
speed has been altered, the machine  
will store the changes in memory at  
the start of a programme.  
The display will always go out,  
– if a programme is not selected within  
10 minutes of the machine being  
switched on.  
These settings will appear in the  
display the next time this programme is  
selected via the Programme selection  
menu.  
– 10 minutes after the end of a  
programme.  
Operating the multi-function selector or  
one of the short cut buttons switches  
the display back on again.  
The memory function is not active when  
favourite programmes are selected  
using the short cut buttons.  
You can also choose whether you want  
the display to go out 10 minutes after a  
programme has started or to remain  
visible throughout the programme.  
The machine is delivered with the  
memory function deactivated.  
To close the Settings menu  
^ Select Back and confirm your  
selection.  
On  
The standby function is switched on.  
When this option is selected, the  
display will go out 10 minutes after a  
programme has started.  
The display will revert to the entry  
menu.  
Not in current prog.  
(the machine is delivered with this  
option selected as standard)  
The standby function is switched off.  
The display will remain visible during a  
programme.  
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Settings menu  
The following settings only appear if Communication  
module XKM 2000 has been fitted to the washing machine.  
Miele{home  
This communication enabled washing machine can  
transmit programme data through the power lines to the  
Miele|home system. The washing machine must be  
signed on to the Miele|home system.  
Please read the separate operating instructions supplied  
with the Miele|home system before you sign on the  
washing machine.  
Signing on  
Settings  
Back A  
Mieleqhome  
Sign on  
^ Select Sign on and confirm your selection.  
The signing on process will begin. If signing on is successful,  
the following will appear after a while :  
k
Sign on successful  
When the washing machine is in operation, programme data  
will be transmitted from it over the power lines.  
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Settings menu  
If signing on is unsuccessful:  
^ Check that the Miele|home system is active.  
^ Activate the signing on of a new appliance on the  
Miele|home system.  
^ Repeat the signing on process on the washing machine.  
Signing off  
You can sign off the washing machine if you no longer want  
the programme data to be transmitted. Proceed as for  
signing on.  
Switching off time of day synchronisation  
When the signing on process has been successful, the time  
of day on the washing machine will be synchronised  
automatically with the Miele|home system time of day. This  
is useful for example when changing from summer time to  
winter time as you only have to change the time on the  
Miele|home system.  
You can turn this feature off if you want the time on your  
washing machine to be different from the time on the  
Miele|home system.  
To do this, select the Time of day sub-menu from the Settings  
menu.  
Settings  
Back A  
Time of day  
24 h clock  
12 h clock  
Synchronise  
^ Select Synchronise and confirm your selection.  
^ This opens the Synchronise sub-menu.  
^ Select Off and confirm your selection.  
Synchronisation is deactivated.  
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Settings menu  
Remote access  
This option will be made available in the future.  
When available it will enable the washing machine to be  
switched on remotely and monitored using another appliance  
(e.g. a computer or mobile phone).  
Your Miele Dealer will be able to tell you when it becomes  
available.  
It offers two options:  
On  
Remote access active. The washing machine can, if wished,  
be operated from a remote source. (This option should only  
be selected if your computer / mobile phone is confirgured  
for this).  
Off (the machine is delivered with this option selected as  
standard)  
Remote access not active.  
The entry menu will look like this when remote access is activated:  
1
Remote access  
Minimum iron  
Automatic  
60°C  
40°C  
40°C  
30°C  
Programme selection ...  
2
3
4
Settings F...  
Woollens H  
15:00  
Short cut button 1 is automatically set up for Remote access.  
The programme previously allocated to button 1 remains  
stored in memory for this button. It will reappear when the  
remote access function is deactivated.  
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Settings menu  
You have two options:  
Remote access  
You can select and start a programme using a mobile phone  
or computer.  
^ Press short cut button 1.  
^ Press the Start button.  
No programme selected  
Waiting for remote start ...  
Cancel  
+
Remote start  
You have to select the programme on your washing machine  
and then start it later on using your computer or mobile  
phone.  
Cottons  
Extras:  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
None  
1:19 h  
Timer +  
Remote start: off  
Duration  
Detergent  
Save  
Back A  
+
+
+
+
^ Turn the multi-function selector to Remote start and press it  
to confirm your selection.  
^ Switch remote start on.  
^ Start the programme.  
Cottons  
Extras:  
60°C  
1600 rpm  
None  
Waiting for remote start ...  
Detergent  
Timer +  
Save  
Cancel  
+
+
+
+
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Optional accessories  
Miele washing machines offer perfect  
care for your laundry and feature a  
wide range of special programmes  
designed to suit the fabric being  
CareCollection  
Miele specialist detergents  
"Outdoor wear"  
washed. Miele have also developed a  
range of specialist CareCollection  
detergents and conditioning products  
to offer you a complete package for  
cleaning and caring for your laundry.  
This specialist detergent will clean your  
water-repellent outerwear with care.  
"Sportswear"  
The Miele CareCollection detergents  
and conditioning products are listed  
below. You can order these and many  
other useful products via the internet at:  
The Miele Sportswear detergent is  
designed to clean sportswear whilst  
taking care of the special microfibres  
used in these garments. It will help to  
neutralise and remove odours whilst  
protecting the colour of the fabric and  
preventing static build-up.  
"Down Items"  
All the products can also be ordered  
via the Miele Customer Contact Centre  
(see back cover for contact details).  
This special-purpose detergent  
contains a mild tenside and has been  
specially formulated to keep down-filled  
items supple and to give them bounce.  
Miele proofing agent  
This special finishing agent reproofs  
garments against wind and water and  
provides a dirt-repellent finish whilst  
retaining elasticity and breathability.  
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Optional accessories  
"UltraWhite" detergent  
Liquid detergent "For Delicates"  
This multi-purpose powder detergent  
has excellent stain removal properties  
and is suitable for white and light  
coloured laundry as well as heavily  
soiled coloured items.  
This liquid detergent is ideal for the  
gentle treatment of delicate fabrics,  
such as wool and silk. Its special  
formulation cleans effectively at  
temperatures as low as 20°C, while  
protecting the colour of your delicate  
garments.  
"UltraColor" detergent for coloured  
garments  
Fabric conditioner  
This liquid detergent is particularly  
suitable for cleaning coloured and dark The Miele fabric conditioner will give  
garments. The special formulation  
offers effective stain removal, even at  
low temperatures, while helping to  
prevent colours fading.  
your laundry a fresh, natural fragrance.  
It makes garments soft to handle and  
prevents static build-up during tumble  
drying.  
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