Miele W 2809i - Manuals

This washing machine conforms tocurrent safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however,lead to personal injury and damageto property. To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the washing machine,please read these instructionscarefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain importanti...

Technical safety Before setting up the washingmachine, check it for any externally visible damage.Do not install or use a damagedwashing machine. Before connecting the washingmachine, ensure that the connection data on the data plate(voltage and connected load) matchthe mains electricity supply. If ...

This washing machine may only beused in mobile installations such as ships if a risk assessment of theinstallation has been carried out by asuitably qualified engineer. Correct use Do not install your washingmachine in rooms where temperatures below freezing mayoccur. Frozen hoses may burst or split...

Textiles which have beenpre-treated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughlyrinsed in clean water before beingwashed in the machine. Never use solvent based cleaningagents, e.g. those containing benzene, in this machine, as this mayresult in damage to component partsand create toxic fumes...

Control panel a Extra option buttons Various extra options can be addedto the washing programmes. b Display See the following page for moreinformation. c Delay start button For delaying the start time of aprogramme. d Temperature button For selecting a temperature. e Spin speed button For selecting ...

Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctlyinstalled and connected. See"Installation and connection". Alsocheck that the drain filter is securelytightened to prevent the risk of waterleaks during use. For safety reasons, spinning is notpossible until the machine ha...

Energy and water consumption – Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size ofthe load.To make the most out of yourmachine, load the maximum dry loadfor the programme you are using. – Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads. – When smaller amounts of laundry are was...

Brief instructions The headings numbered A , B , C , . . . show the operating sequence and canbe used as brief instructions. A Sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can causedamage to garments andcomponents in the machine. ^ Badly soiled areas...

F Select an extra option(s) ^ Select any extra options by pressingthe appropriate button. The relevantindicator light will come on to showwhich extra option has beenselected. Not all the extra options are suitable foruse with every programme. You can only select extra options whichare compatible wit...

H Add detergent It is important to dispense the correctamount, because . . . . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become greyand hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . ....

I Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. If a delay start time has been selected,then this will count down in the display.At the end of the delay start time or im-mediately after the programme hasstarted (if no delay start time has beenselected) the estimated programmeduration w...

Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1400 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 600 Woollens 1200 Silks 400 Express 1400 Automatic 1200 Shirts 600 Denim 900 Outerwear 800 Dark garments 1200 Spin 1400 You can reduce the final spin speed.However, you cannot select a final spinspeed higher than that shown in t...

Delay start allows you to choose whenyou want the programme to start. Thestart of a programme can be delayedfrom 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24hours, allowing you to make use ofnight-time economy electricity rates, forexample. Selecting delay start ^ Press the Delay start button. The following wil...

Cottons 9ö8E76 30°C to 95°C Max. load 5.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc. Extras Short, Water plus, Pre-wash Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Minimum iron 43218E76 30°C to 60°C Max. loa...

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Cottons d a ( 2-4 1) L L Minimum iron d a ( 2-3 2) L L Delicates e b e 3 – L Woollens ( c ( 2 L L Silks e d e 2 – L Express d a ( 2-3 2) L L Automatic ( a ( 2-3 2) L L Shirts ( a ( 2 – L Denim ( a ( 3 – L Ou...

Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is themaximum temperature the garmentcan be washed at. The number ofbars under the symbol indicates thelevel of agitation permitted. 9 No bar under the symbol: =normal agitation 4 One bar under the symbol: =reduced agitation c Two bars under the symbol: =much ...

Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at anytime after it has started. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Cancel programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button again. The suds will be pumped away. If you want to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button. If you want to select a different...

Adding or removing laundryafter a programme has started ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the drum door. The programme will continueautomatically. Please note: Once a programme has started themachine cannot recognise anyadjustment to the load. For this rea...

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. Tabletsare suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets forsmaller loads. Some tablets do not ...

The right amount to dispense willdepend on the following: – The quantity of laundry – The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiledNo visible dirt or stains. Possiblyslight body odour. Normally soiledVisibly dirty and/or just a few slightstains. Heavily soiledVisible dirt and stains and/or dried o...

Fabric conditioners and liquidstarch Fabric conditionersmake garments soft to handle and helpprevent static cling when tumbledrying. Starchstiffens and gives body to items oflaundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bedlinen. Automatic dispensing of fabricconditioner or liquid starch tolaundry at the en...

, Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply andwithdraw the plug from the socketbefore cleaning the machine. , The washing machine must not be hosed down. External casing and fasciapanel ^ Clean the casing with a mildnon-abrasive cleaning agent or soapand water using a well wrung-outc...

^ Clean the siphon. 1 . Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under warm running water. Clean thesiphon tube in the same way. 2 . Replace the siphon. If starching frequently, thoroughlyclean the siphon and siphon tuberegularly. A build-up of starch willcause them to get clogged. Cleaning th...

Cleaning the filter in the waterinlet The washing machine has a filter toprotect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose should bechecked every six months, or moreoften if there are frequent interruptionsto the external water supply. ^ First turn of...

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of themachine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put rightwithout contacting the Service Department. , Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in stric...

Fault messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy A ! lights up in the display and Drain fault flashes. – The water outlet isblocked orrestricted. – The drain hose hasbeen fixed too high. – Clean the drain filter andthe drain pump. – The maximum deliveryhead is 1 m. ! lights up in the disp...

General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakesduring the spin cycle. The machine feet are notlevel. Level the machine (see"Installation"). The laundry has not beenspun properly and is stillwet. The machine detected animbalance during the finalspin and reduced thespin speed...

An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergentdoes not give therequired result. Liquid detergentsusually contain nobleaching agents.They do not removefruit, coffee and teastains. – Use a general purposedetergent containing ableaching agent. – Pour stain removers intocom...

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button Possible cause Remedy The machine is notconnected to theelectricity supply and/or isnot switched on. Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/orswitch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. The safety lock has beenactivated. Deact...

2. Open the drum door , Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into themachine to remove laundry.Reaching into a moving drum isextremely dangerous. Door hinged right ^ Use a screwdriver to push theemergency door latch downwards(see illustration). The drum door willopen. Door hi...

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or theService Department, please quote themodel and serial number of yourmachine, both of which are shown...

Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c Flexible drain hose with flexible (withdetachable swivel elbow) d Fascia panel with controls e Detergent dispenser drawer f Spacer bars g Machine door h Access to drain filter and drain pump i Ac...

Rear view a Electricity supply cable b Transit bar covers c Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose Installation and connection 45

Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitableinstallation surface for a washingmachine, being far less prone tovibration during the spin cycle thanwooden floorboards or a carpetedsurface. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level andsecurely positioned. ^ To avoid vi...

^ Fit the covers on to the two holes.Then plug the holes as shown withthe caps. , The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars inplace.Store them in a safe place for futureuse. They must be re-fitted if themachine is to be moved again (e.g.when moving house). Re-fitting the transit...

Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are usedto level the machine. All four feet arescrewed in when the machine isdelivered. ^ Using the spanner supplied tur...

Matching the fascia panel tothe height of adjacent drawerfronts Spacer bars The fascia panel can be aligned withthe drawer fronts by adjusting thespacer bars. ^ Using a socket spanner, turnclockwise or anti-clockwise until therequired height is reached. If necessary individual bars can beremoved or ...

Fitting the front panel The machine front can be fitted with adoor panel to match other kitchen units. If fitted in a Miele kitchen, the doorpanel can be ordered pre-drilled withthe necessary fixing holes as anoptional accessory. If fitted in a non-Miele kitchen, asuitable panel will have to be dril...

Fitting a door front panel madeby another manufacturer Preparing the front panel A Measure distance X for drilling the hinge holes. – with spacer bars: – without spacer bars: (the front panel must becorrespondingly higher) B Mark the two hinge holes and thefour smaller holes as shown in thediagram. ...

For right hand hinging only – front panel shown decor side face down, upper edge at the bottom: if width ( b ) increases, measurement a must also be increased b = 592 mm N a = 21.5 mm b = 593 mm N a = 22.0 mm b = 594 mm N a = 22.5 mm b = 595 mm N a = 23.0 mm b = 596 mm N a = 23.5 mm The height H of ...

Fitting a plinth facing The gap between the lower edge of thewashing machine plinth and the floorcan be closed up using a suitablekitchen furniture plinth facing. The washing machine plinth has aspecial groove in which a plinth facingcan be fitted. Plinth facing dimensions Length: 592 - 596 mm Thick...

The Miele water protectionsystem The Miele water protection systemprotects the washing machine fromwater damage. The system consists of three maincomponents: 1) the inlet hose 2) the electronic unit and the washing machine housing 3) the drain hose 1) Inlet hose The inlet hose can withstandpressure ...

Connection to the water supply The machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withlocal and national safety regulations.The German authorities do not require itto have a non-return valve as thewashing machine has been designedto comply with DIN regulations. The machine is desig...

Connection to the drainagesystem The machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre*. The drain hose must not be kinked asthis restricts drainage. The swivel elbowat the end of the hose can be turned ineither direction, or can be detached ifrequired, with a sharp twist and pull. If r...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withcurrent national and local safetyregulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Ensure power is not supplied to theappliance until after installation workhas been carried out. ...

Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 42 2 h 09 min 60°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.85 42 1 h 49 min 60°C 2.5 kg 0.70 36 1 h 03 min 40°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.52 48 1 h 59 min 40°C 2) 2.5 kg 0.36 36 59 min Minimum iron 40°C 1) 2.5 kg 0.44 49 59 min 1 h 19 min Deli...

Height 82.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 57.5 cm Depth with door open 118.0 cm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate / plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" Water...

To access programmable functions The programmable functions areaccessed via the Start/Stop button and the programme selector. Before you begin, first ensure that: – The washing machine is switched off. – The machine is properly closed. A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carr...

Water plus This programmable function is usedto select the water intake setting forthe Water plus extra option. There are three different options: Water + (the machine is delivered with thisoption selected) The water level is increased in the washand rinse stages. Extra rinse An extra rinse is intro...

Code A code can be used to lock theelectronics on the washing machineto prevent it being used without yourknowledge. When the code has been activated, youhave to enter a code after switching thewashing machine on. Otherwise thewashing machine cannot be operated. Code ... ^ Press the Start/Stop butto...

Temperature unit You can chose for the temperature tobe displayed as °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit . The machine is delivered with°C/Celsius as the default setting. Buzzer When the buzzer function has beenactivated, an audible tone sounds atthe end of a programme or whenRinse hold is reached. There ar...

Standby display To save energy, the display goes outand the indicator light for the Start/ Stop button will start flashing slowly. The display will always go out, – if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine beingswitched on. – 10 minutes after the end of a programme. Pressing o...