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
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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