Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 3922 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. 07 170 880
Contents
Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Washing environmentally and economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Further extras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rinse hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Extra rinse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rinse and interim spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin (No spin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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
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Contents
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 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
Descaling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Fault messages in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
The door will not open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure . 47
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Contents
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Notes for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
To open the Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Language F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Time (of day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Longer pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Suds cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Temperature unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Standby display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Anti-crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
CareCollection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Warning and Safety instructions
This washing machine is not
intended for use by persons (including
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.
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This washing machine conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however,
lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
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
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.
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
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
This washing machine is for
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recognising the dangers of misuse.
domestic use only and can only be
used to wash items which are specified
by the manufacturer to be
For machines with a 'porthole' door,
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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
machine, check it for any externally
visible damage.
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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:
– 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
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
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.
– if a fault has been identified, the
machine must be examined by a
competent person before further use,
and repaired if necessary.
consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Do not connect the washing
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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
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the machine guarantee.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This washing machine may only be
Turn off the stopcock if the machine
is to be left for any length of time (e.g.
holiday), especially if there is no floor
drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
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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.
Flooding danger.
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Do not make any alterations to the
washing machine, unless authorised to
do so by Miele.
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.
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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
electronic control unit may be impaired
at temperatures below freezing point.
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.
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
If the correct amount of detergent is
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"Installation"). During spinning, a transit
bar which is still in place may result in
damage to both the machine and
adjacent furniture or appliances.
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
washing machine once the drum has
stopped turning. Reaching into a
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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
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
aStart/Stop button
fExtra options buttons
Various extra options can be added
to the washing programmes.
For starting the programme selected
and cancelling a programme once it
has started.
gProgramme selector
bDisplay with Menu buttons
See the next pages for more
information.
For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
c+ button
For selecting delay start.
hI-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off.
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.
iDoor button
Opens the machine door.
eLoad/Detergent button
For calling up the load size or the
recommended amount of detergent,
and for calibrating the load size
sensor to zero.
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Operating the washing machine
Display
Selecting programmes via the
display
The display is used for the following:
With the programme selector at the
Further programmes position, you can
select one of the following
programmes:
Selecting and displaying settings
– Temperature
– Spin speed
– Dark garments
– Curtains
– Soak duration
– Delay start
– Pillows
– Cancelling a programme
– Safety lock
– Sportswear
– Outerwear
– Proofing
– Estimated programme duration
– Separate rinse
Selecting extra options via the
display
By pressing the Further extras button,
you can select (depending on the
programme) the following extra options:
– Soak
– Rinse hold
– Extra rinse
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Operating the washing machine
Menu buttons
To alter a setting:
Cottons
Duration:
60°C
1:49 h
1600 rpm
Pressing the left hand Menu button
under 60°C alters the temperature and
pressing the right hand Menu button
under 1600 rpm alters the spin speed.
To confirm a setting:
Further programmes
Dark garments
Various settings are made via the Menu
buttons.
Continue
OK
They are used to alter or confirm the
value displayed above the vertical line.
Pressing the left hand Menu button
under Continue calls up further
programmes, and you can then confirm
your selection of the highlighted
programme by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
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Before using for the first time
Setting the language
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.
You will be asked to select the
language you require for the display. It
is possible to change the language at
any time via the Settings menu.
Sprache
deutsch
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OK
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.
^ If the language shown is not the one
you want, select the language you do
want by pressing the left hand Menu
button under .. Confirm your
selection by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
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.
Setting the time of day
The display for setting the time will then
appear.
12:00
^ Open the stopcock.
Change
OK
^ Press the I-On/0-Off button in.
^ Select the hours you want by
pressing the left hand Menu button
under Change, and confirm this with
the right hand Menu button under
OK.
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 machine is
switched on until a programme lasting
longer than 1 hour has been
completed.
^ Then set and confirm the minutes.
The display for setting the language will
then appear.
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Before using for the first time
Reminder to remove transport struts
Calibrating the load sensor to zero
^ Switch on the washing machine.
^ Open the drum door.
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.
^ Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons position.
^ After removing the transport struts (if
this has not already been done by
your fitter) press the right hand Menu
button under OK.
Running your first programme
Your machine is now ready for the first
programme to be run.
15:00
^ Press and hold the Load/Detergent
button pressed in until the following
message appears in the display:
Select programme
^ Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons position.
Zero setting
:
OK
^ Press the Start/Stop button.
^ At the end of the programme switch
the machine off.
^ Switch off the washing machine.
The machine is now ready for use.
Before you can use the washing
machine, the load sensor has to be
calibrated to zero as you would with
bathroom scales.
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Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption
Detergent
– Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load.
– Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent 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
Load/Detergent button.
– 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
Brief instructions
,If you use a solvent-based clean-
ing agent (e.g. one containing ben-
zene) 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.
The headings numbered A, B, C, . . .
show the operating sequence and can
be used as brief instructions.
ASort the laundry
,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.
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.
^ Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and
– Curtains: Remove lead weights first
or place in a laundry bag.
components in the machine.
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
^ Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should
be cleaned as soon as possible,
preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
– Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn
inside out, if recommended by the
manufacturer.
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
BSwitch on the washing machine
DSelect a temperature / spin speed
The interior drum lighting will come on.
The suggested temperature and/or spin
speed can be changed if required.
The programme selector will light up
and the display will ask you to select a
programme.
Cottons
Duration:
1:49 h
CSelect a programme
60°C
1600 rpm
^ By pressing the left hand Menu
button under 60°C you can alter the
temperature, and by pressing the
right hand Menu button under
1600 rpm you can alter the spin
speed.
When you turn the programme selector
to Further programmes, these will
appear in the display.
Further programmes
Dark garments
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
Continue
OK
The programme selected will appear
in the display.
^ Pressing the left hand Menu button
under Continue calls up the further
programmes, and you can then
confirm your selection of the
highlighted programme by pressing
the right hand Menu button under
OK.
Dark garments
Duration:
1:15 h
40°C
1200 rpm
^ The suggested temperature and/or
spin speed can now be changed if
required.
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How to wash correctly
The display shows the amount of
laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in
25% steps) of the maximum load
permissible for the programme
selected.
^ 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.
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.
^ Select any extra options by pressing
the appropriate button. The relevant
indicator light will come on to show
which extra option has been
selected.
Make sure that no garments are
caught between the drum door and
seal.
^ Press the Further extras button to
select the following extra options
(depending on the programme
selected): Soak, Rinse hold and Extra
rinse.
Not all the extra options are suitable for
use with every programme.
You can only select extra options which
are compatible with the basic
programme being used.
ELoad the drum
^ Press the Door button to open the
drum door.
The load size indicator display will
appear.
^ Shut the door with a gentle swing.
Load
<25%
B
Continue
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How to wash correctly
FAdd detergent
It is important to dispense the correct
amount because . . .
When the door is closed, the load size
indicator will be replaced with the
detergent percentage display.
. . . too little detergent results in:
– Laundry not getting properly clean
and with time it may become grey
and hard to the touch.
Detergent
75%
– Greasy particles clinging to the
laundry.
A
Back A
The percentage shown relates to the
amount of detergent recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.
– Limescale deposits on the heater
elements.
. . . too much detergent results in:
40% = Add slightly less than half
the amount recommended
– Excessive foam which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.
50% = Add half the amount
recommended
– High water consumption (an
additional rinse cycle will
automatically switch in).
60% = Add slightly more than half
the amount recommended
75%
= Add three quarters of
the amount recommended
– A burden to the environment.
100% = the full amount of detergent
recommended
You also need to take the level of
soiling and water hardness into
account.
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How to wash correctly
GSelect Delay start (if required)
^ Press the + button to set the time
you wish to programme to end at.
See "Delay start" for more information.
HStart the programme
^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
If a delay start time has been set, then
this will count down in the display. At
the end of the delay start time or
immediately after the programme has
started (if no delay start time has been
selected) the estimated programme
duration will appear in the display.
During the first 8 minutes the machine
measures how much water is being
absorbed by the laundry. The
^ Pull out the detergent drawer and
add detergent to the compartments
as follows:
i
Detergent for the pre-wash (divide
the total recommended amount as
follows: add 1/3 to compartment i
and 2/3 to compartment j)
programme duration may be longer or
shorter depending on this absorbency
rate.
The programme sequence is also
shown in the display. The machine lets
you know which section of the
j
Detergent for the main wash,
including Soak if selected
programme has been reached.
§
The drum lighting switches off once the
programme has started.
Fabric conditioner or liquid starch
^ Close the detergent drawer.
See "Detergent" for further information.
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How to wash correctly
IRemove the laundry when the
programme has finished
In the anti-crease phase after the
programme has finished, the following
will appear alternately in the display:
Cottons
Anti-crease
60°C
1600 rpm
and
^ Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons, which
might be lodged there.
Programme finished
Unload the drum
before switching off
:
Important
^ Press the Door button to open the
drum door.
Always remove the laundry before
switching the machine off. This is
important to ensure that the load size
indicator works correctly.
^ Remove the laundry.
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
^ Turn the programme selector to Stop.
^ Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Off button.
discoloured themselves.
^ Close the drum door. Otherwise there
is the danger of objects being placed
inadvertently in the drum. If these
remained unnoticed and were
washed in the next load, they could
damage the laundry.
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Extra options
Short
You can now use the display to select
the soak time you require.
For light to nomal soiling with no visible
staining.
Soak duration
Duration: 0:30 h
The duration of the main wash is
reduced.
Increase
OK
Water plus
^ Each time the left hand Menu button
under Increase is pressed, the soak
duration is increased by 30 minutes.
Confirm the duration required by
pressing the right hand Menu button
under OK.
The water level in the main wash and
the rinses will be increased if the Water
plus option is selected.
Pre-wash
Further extras
For laundry with large amounts of dirt
e.g. dust, sand.
9 Soak
Further extras
Continue
OK
^ Press the left hand Menu button
under Continue until Back appears
in the display and confirm this with
the right hand Menu button under
OK.
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items
with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats and
oils, cocoa).
– To delete the soak time
A length of time of between 30 minutes
and 6 hours can be chosen in 30
minute increments for the soak
process.
^ Press the Further extras button, and
then the right hand Menu button
under OK to switch off Soak.
– To select the soak duration
^ Press the Further extras button.
Further extras
Rinse hold
See the next page.
Extra rinse
8 Soak
An additional rinse cycle is carried out
to achieve a better rinse result.
Continue
OK
^ Select Soak by pressing the right
hand Menu button under OK.
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Spinning
Final spin speed
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)
Programme
Cottons
rpm
1600
1200
600
^ Press the Further extras button and
select the Rinse hold setting. 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 immediately after the
end of the programme.
Minimum iron
Delicates
Woollens
Automatic
Shirts
1200
1200
600
Express
1600
900
– To start the final spin:
Denim
Hygiene
1600
1200
600
The washing machine will display the
maximum spin speed possible. You
can select a spin speed lower than
this. Start the final spin by pressing
the Start/Stop button.
Dark garments
Curtains
Pillows
1200
400
Silks
– To end the programme:
Sportswear
Outerwear
Proofing
1200
800
Press the Door button. The water will
drain away. Press the Door button
again to open the door.
1000
1600
1200
1500
Drain / Spin
Separate rinse
Starch
To omit rinse and interim spin and
the final spin (No spin)
You can reduce the final spin speed.
However, you cannot select a final spin
speed higher than that shown in the
chart above.
^ Select No spin from the spin speed
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
Rinse and interim spin
additional rinse is introduced if this
setting is selected with the Cottons,
Hygiene, Minimum iron, Express and
Automatic 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 in the
Cottons and Hygiene programmes, an
additional rinse is introduced.
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Delay start
With delay start you can choose when
you want the programme to end. 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.
Delay start
from 9:05
Change
9:05
to 10:49
Back A
BUse the left hand Menu button under
Change to select the time you want
the programme to end at.
The current time of day needs to
have been set for delay start to work
correctly.
The first press on the button will adjust
the programme end time to the next
half or full hour. Each subsequent press
on the button will delay the programme
end time by 30 minutes.
To select delay start
Delay start
from 16:16
Change
9:05
to 18:00
OK
CConfirm the time you require by
pressing the right hand Menu button
under OK.
To begin delay start
DPress the Start/Stop button.
Cottons
ASelect the programme you want and
then press the + button.
The display shows the start time: from
xxx, the time for the programme to end:
to xxx, and the current time.
Start in:
60°C
7:11 h
1600 rpm
The display will show when the
programme will be started in hours and
minutes.
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Delay start
To alter delay start
To cancel delay start
You can subsequently select a later
programme end time if you wish.
^ Press the Start/Stop button.
The following will appear in the display:
^ Press the + button.
Stopped:
Delay start
from 16:16
Change
9:05
to 18:00
Delete
Cancel delay start
Continue
OK
^ Confirm by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
^ Use the left hand Menu button under
Change to alter the time you want the
programme to end at.
^ Now you can select a different
programme, or
^ Confirm by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
^ Press the Start/Stop button to start
the programme straight away.
To delete delay start
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.
You can delete the delay start time and
start the selected programme straight
away.
^ Press the + button.
Delay start
from 16:16
Change
9:05
to 18:00
Delete
^ Press the right hand Menu button
under Delete.
^ Press the Start/Stop button to start
the programme straight away.
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Programme chart
Cottons 98E76*
30°C 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 Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Note for test institutes:
Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option
Minimum iron
43218E76*
30°C to 60°C
Max. load 3.0 kg
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 Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Delicates 4321ac* cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Fabric
For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres,
rayon and easy care cottons.
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Rinse hold
Woollens /ac* cold to 40°C
Fabric
Max. load 2.0 kg
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
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 option 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
Express 76* cold to 40°C
Fabric
Max. load 3.0 kg
Small loads of items which require freshening up and which can
be washed in a Cottons programme.
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Denim
cold to 60°C
– Wash denim inside out.
Max. load 3.0 kg
Notes
– Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first
few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Rinse hold
Hygiene 8*
60°C
Max. load 6.0 kg
Fabric
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, Soak, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse
Dark garments cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Item
Note
Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.
Wash inside out.
Extra options Short, 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 it.
Extra options Water plus, Rinse hold
Pillows
40°C to 60°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
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, Extra rinse
Sportswear
30°C to 60°C
Max. load 2.0 kg
Item
Lightly soiled sports garments which require washing or
freshening up.
Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold
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Programme chart
Outerwear
cold to 40°C
Max. load 2.0 kg
Item
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 Pre-wash, Soak, Short, 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 washed 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
Spin
Max. load 6.0 kg
Notes
– Drain only: Select No spin.
– Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.
Separate rinse
Extra option Rinse hold
Starch
Max. load 6.0 kg
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
* 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
rhythm
Water Rinses
level
Interim
Final spin
spin
L
L
–
Cottons
d
(
e
e
(
e
d
(
(
(
(
(
e
d
e
(
–
a
(
e
e
e
e
e
d
e
(
d
d
e
e
d
e
–
2-43)4)
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Minimum iron
Delicates
Woollens
Automatic
Shirts
c
2-35)
d
3
e
2
L
L
–
abc
c
2-35)
2
Express
b
2-35)
L
–
Denim
c
3
3-44)
3
Hygiene
b
L
L
–
Dark garments
Curtains1)
Pillows2)
b
d
3
d
3
–
Silks
e
2
–
Sportswear
Outerwear
Proofing
c
2
L
L6)
–
d
3
d
–
Drain / Spin
Separate rinse
Starch
–
–
–
–
–
–
e
–
2
–
(
c
–
–
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/fourth rinse is carried out if:
– there is too much foam in the drum
– a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has
been selected
– No spin has been selected
5) A third rinse is carried out if:
No 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
Interrupting a programme
You can cancel a programme at any
time after it has started.
^ Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Off button.
^ Press the Start/Stop button.
Stopped:
To continue with the same programme:
^ Switch the machine back on with the
I-On/0-Off button.
Cancel programme
Changing a programme
Continue
OK
After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.
^ Press the right hand Menu button
under OK.
The suds will be pumped away.
If you want to remove the laundry:
^ Press the Door 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
^ Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Off button.
It is possible to change the spin speed
up until the final spin begins.
^ Switch the washing machine back on
again.
Extra options
^ Check that there is still detergent in
the detergent drawer. Add detergent,
if necessary.
It is possible to select or deselect the
Short and Water plus extra options up
to 5 minutes after the programme has
started.
^ Select and start a new programme.
It is not possible to make any
changes if the safety lock has been
activated.
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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 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.
^ Press and hold in the Start/Stop
button after the programme has
started.
Please note:
Stopped:
Once a programme has started the
machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the load.
Cancel programme
Continue
OK
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 an increase in the
programme duration shown in the
display.
By pressing the left hand Menu button
under Continue, the following will
appear in the display:
Activate safety lock
^ Confirm by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
The door cannot be opened, if:
The following will appear in the display:
– the suds temperature is above 55°C.
– the water is above a certain level.
0 Locked
The safety lock is now activated. It is
deactivated automatically at the end of
the programme.
– the programme has reached the
Final spin stage.
To deactivate the safety lock
If you press the Door button when the
above conditions are present, the
following will appear in the display:
^ Press the Start/Stop button.
The following will appear in the display:
/ Door locked
Deactivate safety lock
^ Press the right hand Menu button
under OK, and then the following will
come up in the display:
1 Unlocked
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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 coloured
fabrics*
Detergent for delicates
Cottons
X
X
X
X
Minimum iron
Delicates
Woollens
Automatic
Shirts
X
Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
X
X
X
X
X
X
Express
1)
Denim
X
Hygiene
Dark garments
Curtains
Pillows
X
1)
X
2)
2)
X
X
X
1)
1)
X
Silks
Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens
Sportswear
Outerwear
Proofing
X
X
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 §.
Starch
Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, starch
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
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
– 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 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 §.
^ Turn the programme selector to
Starch.
^ 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/Stop 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
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.
Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
with powder detergent approx. every 6
weeks to help prevent deposits building
up in the machine. These can occur
when washing is mainly done at low
temperatures, and also lead to
unpleasant smells. If you have no
reason to wash occasionally at this high
temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C
programme with detergent but no
laundry at regular intervals.
,The washing machine must not
be hosed down.
A range of Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning agents are available to
order from your Miele dealer, the Miele
Spare Parts Department, or via the
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer
External casing and fascia
panel
Remove detergent residues regularly.
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 proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent following the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
^ 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.
,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.
^ 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.
Descaling the machine
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the siphon and siphon tube
regularly. A build-up of starch will
cause them to get clogged.
If the correct amount of detergent is
dispensed, the machine should not
need to be descaled. If, however, you
do wish to descale the machine only
use proprietary non-corrosive descaling
agents and strictly observe the
instructions on the packaging.
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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
machine, 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
dark and the
programme selector is
not lit up.
There is no power to
the machine.
– the mains plug is plugged
in and switched on.
– the fuse or circuit breaker
has tripped.
You are asked to enter Access via a code has Enter the code and confirm
a code.
been activated.
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.
The display is dark.
The display has
switched off
Press a button. Standby
comes to an end.
automatically to save
energy (Standby
mode).
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Problem solving guide
Fault messages in the display
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy A
Fault
Check drainage
system
2
– The water outlet is
blocked or
restricted.
– Clean the drain filter and
the drain pump.
– The maximum delivery
head is 1 m.
– The drain hose has
been fixed too high.
Fault
Water intake
Open stopcock
2
The water inlet is
blocked or restricted.
Check whether
– the stopcock is opened
properly.
– the inlet hose is kinked.
Waterproof system
activated
Close the stopcock
L
;
The water protection
system has reacted.
Call the Service
Department.
Technical fault.
Call the Service
Department
There is a fault.
Start the programme again.
If the fault message
appears again, contact the
Service Department.
The following flashes in Excessive foam has
the display:
Use less detergent next
time and follow the
manufacturer's instructions
on dosage given on the
packaging.
built up during
washing.
Anti-crease
alternately with
Check detergent
ATo switch off the fault message: Switch the machine off with the I-On/0-Off
button.
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Problem solving guide
Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The display indicates There was already
a load of <25% or no laundry in the drum
load size is indicated when the machine
^ To recalibrate the sensor to the
zero setting:
– Remove the laundry from the
drum.
when the drum is
full.
was switched on.
This has decalibrated
the sensor from the
zero setting.
– Switch off the washing
machine and leave the door
open.
– Switch on the washing
machine.
– Turn the programme selector
to the Cottons position.
– Press and hold the
Load/Detergent button
pressed in until the following
message appears in the
display:
Zero setting
OK.
The display indicates The load size sensor Rotate the drum once. If the
a load of 25%, 50%, has been display still indicates a load of
decalibrated from the 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%,
75% or 100% when
the drum is empty
zero setting.
recalibrate the sensor to zero
again (see above section).
The fault message:
Zero setting
not possible
The drum door is
closed.
– Open the drum door.
– Switch off the washing
machine and leave the door
open.
appears in the
display.
– Switch on the washing
machine.
– Try and recalibrate to zero
again.
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Problem solving guide
General problems
Problem
Possible cause
The machine feet are not Level the machine (see
level. "Installation).
The machine detected an Include both large and
Remedy
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
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
spin speed automatically. distribution.
this will give better
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
detergent residue in the low.
The water pressure is too – Clean the water inlet
filter.
detergent drawer.
– 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.
in the § compartment.
"Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer”).
The display is in a
different language.
A different language has Set the language you
been selected in Settings want. The flag symbol
Language J.
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.
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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
particles cling to
washed laundry.
Insufficient amounts of – Use more detergent.
detergent were used
to break down the
– Before washing the next load
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 Programme was
out creased.
– Reduce quantity of clothes in
drum.
overloaded.
The wrong
programme was used.
– Check care labels and the
programme chart.
– Use easy iron conditioners.
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Problem solving guide
The door will not open
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 I-On/0-Off button.
electricity supply and/or is
not switched on.
The safety lock has been
activated.
Deactivate the safety lock as described in
"Changing the 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 Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
engaged.
and then press the Door button.
There is still water in the
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.
Clean the drain filter and drain pump as described
in the next section.
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is
higher than 55°C.
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Problem solving guide
Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure
Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is blocked, up to
25 litres of water will be retained in the
machine.
^ Switch the washing machine off.
There is a lever behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel.
,Caution: if laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!
Procedure for draining the machine
^ Place a suitable container under the
access flap.
When draining water from the
machine, do not unscrew the drain
filter completely or take it right out.
^ Remove the lever.
^ Unscrew the drain filter lid until water
runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
^ Use it to open the access flap.
^ Tighten the drain filter back up again.
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