Miele W 5872 Edition 111 - Manuals

This washing machine conforms to current safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury anddamage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the washingmachine, please read these instructions carefully before using itfor the first time. They contain import...

Safety with children ~ Children 8 years and older may use, clean or maintain the washing machine without supervision only if they have been shownhow to do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. ~ Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the machine unless they are constant...

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

Correct use ~ Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split. Thereliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired attemperatures below freezing point. ~ Before using the washing machine for the first time, check tha...

Accessories ~ Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and productliability claims will be invalidated. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Warning and ...

Control panel a Eco feedback button See "Eco feedback" in "Washingenvironmentally and economically"for more details about this function. b Extra option buttons Various Extra options can be addedto the washing programmes. c Display See the following page for moreinformation. d Delay s...

Second function of the Delay start( V ), Temperature (OK) and Spin speed ( W ) buttons These buttons have a second functionwhen Further programmes 4 is selected and also in the Settings. Thesecond function is represented bysymbols in the display. – The Delay start ( V ) button scrolls through the li...

Optional programme packages You can have additional programmepackages (containing a number ofindividual programmes) loaded intoyour machine. These have to be downloaded by aMiele service engineer. The following programme packagescan be downloaded into your machineif they were not supplied with yourm...

Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctlyinstalled and connected. Alsocheck that the drain filter is securelytightened to prevent the risk of leaksduring use. See "Installation andconnection". This washing machine hasundergone a complete functional testat the fac...

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. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed, the automatic loadrecognition system will reduce theamo...

Eco feedback The Eco feedback button is used for calling up information about themachine's energy and waterconsumption. The Eco feedback button must be held in to display this information. Pressing the Eco feedback button gives two different types of information: – Before and during the programme an...

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...

B Switch on the washing machine C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load looselyinto the drum. Mixing both large andsmall items gives better wash resultsand also helps distribute the loadevenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy andw...

B. Selecting programmes using the programme selector at the Further programmes 4 position and the display ^ Turn the programme selectorclockwise until the indicator light for Further programmes 4 comes on. ^ The following will appear in thedisplay: ^ Scroll through the list using the Delay start ( V...

G Select Delay start (if required) The start of a programme can bedelayed from 15 minutes up to 24hours, allowing you to make use ofnight-time economy electricity rates, forexample. See "Delay start" for more information. H Add detergent It is important to dispense the correctamount, because...

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 You can reduce the final spin speed.However, you cannot select a final spinspeed higher than that shown in thechart above. Rinse and interim spin There is a spin after the main wash andbetween the rinses. A reduction in thefinal spin speed will also reduce theinterim spin speed. If ...

Delay start allows you to choose whenyou want the programme to start. Thestart of a programme can be delayedfrom 15 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...

Please refer to the separate booklet for information on programmes available asadditional programme packages. Programme chart 26 Cottons 9876 * cold to 90°C Max. load 8.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabric, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc. Note The 60°/40°C programmes ...

Programme chart 27 Express 20 76 * cold to 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg Use for Cotton and minimum iron garments that have hardly been worn orare only very lightly soiled. Note The Short extra option will be activated automatically. Maintenance prog. 75°C Empty With frequent washing at low temperatures, th...

Programme chart 29 Spin Notes – To drain only: Select No . (No spin). – Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed. Separate rinse/Starch Max. load 7.0 kg Use for – Rinsing hand-washed items. – Starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear Notes – Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which creas...

Extra options are selected ordeselected by pressing the appropriatebutton and via the display. ^ Press the Short button or the Stains 4 button and/or the Further extra options 4 button. Short For light to normal soiling with no visiblestaining. This shortens the programme runningtime. Stains 4 There...

Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirte.g. dust, sand. Soak For heavily soiled items with proteinstains. You can select a soak time of between30 minutes and 2 hours in 30 minutesteps. This is described in "Settings". The default setting is 2 hours. Extra quiet If using your washing ...

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 ...

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Programme sequence 34 Cottons d a ( 2-4 1)2) L L Minimum iron ( c e 2-3 3) L L Minimum iron ( c e 2-3 3) L L Woollens / e f e 2 L L Proofing ( d – – – L Express 20 d b d 1-3 3) L L Automatic plus ( abc e 2-3...

d = Low water level ( = Medium water level e = High water level a = Intensive rhythm b = Normal rhythm c = Gentle rhythm d = Sensitive rhythm e = Ultra sensitive rhythm f = Handwash rhythm This machine has fully electroniccontrols with automatic loadrecognition. It takes in the right amountof water ...

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 ...

Detergent 39 Universal detergent Detergent for coloureds Detergent for delicates Specialist detergent* Proofing agent** Fabric conditioner Minimum iron X X – – – X Cottons X X – – – X Delicates X X X – – X Woollens / – – – X – X Proofing – – – – X – Express 20 1) X X – – – X Automatic plus X X – – –...

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

A range of Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products is available toorder from Miele or the internet atwww.miele-shop.com. Cleaning the drum (Hygieneinfo) Washing at low temperatures and/orusing liquid detergent can causebacteria and unpleasant odours tobuild up in the machine. The washingmach...

Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters toprotect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked everysix months or so, or more often if thereare frequent interruptions to the watersupply. To clean the filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn...

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...

The following fault messages appear in the display Fault message Possible cause Remedy Heating fault The washing machine isnot heating up the water. Start the programme again.If the fault message appearsagain, contact the ServiceDepartment. Chk detergent Excessive foam has builtup during washing. Us...

General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakesduring the spin cycle. The machine feet arenot level. Level the machine (see"Installation andconnection"). The laundry has notbeen spun properly andis still wet. The machine detectedan imbalance duringthe final spin andreduced ...

An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergentdoes not give therequired result. Liquid detergents usuallycontain no bleachingagents. They do notremove fruit, coffee andtea stains. – Use a general purpose detergent containing ableaching agent. – Add stain removers into c...

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button Possible cause Remedy The washing machine isnot connected to theelectricity supply and/or isnot switched on. Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / orswitch the machine on with the K button. The safety lock has beenactivated. Deac...

Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the drain filter completely. ^ Clean it thoroughly. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from thefilter housing. Turn the impeller byhand to check that it rotates freely.Any foreign object causing anobstruction should be removed. ^...

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele,please quote the model and serialnumber of your machine, both of whichare shown on the data plate visibleabove the port...

Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (withdetachable swivel elbow) g Control panel h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pumpand emergency release k Handle recesses for movi...

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose e Transport clip for inlet and drainhoses f Safety cap for transit bars g Transport clip for inlet and drainhoses and for storing tra...

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 machine must be level andsecurely positioned. ^ To avoid vibrations during spinn...

, To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must becovered after the transit bars havebeen removed. ^ Plug the holes with the plastic capsas illustrated. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back ofthe washing machine. Make sure thatthe top catch is located above theholder. , The machin...

Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation. Incorrect installation may increaseelectricity and water consumption andmay cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are usedto ...

The fitting of building-under kits*and stacking kits* must only beundertaken by qualified andcompetent persons, in accordancewith the instructions supplied withthe kit. Building under a continuousworktop/in a kitchen run If you wish to push your machine undera worktop and there is space to do this w...

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 is tested to withstand...

Connection to the watersupply 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 design...

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

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. ...

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 615 mm Depth with door open 993 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Weight 98 kg Capacity 8 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate / plug Fuse rating See data plate Consumpti...

Consumption data 66 Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration Residual moisture in kWh in litres Cottons 90°C 8.0 kg 2.30 64 2 h 29 min 50% 60°C 8.0 kg 1.52 55 1 h 59 min 50% 60°C 4.0 kg 1.15 47 1 h 59 min 50% r * 8.0 kg 0.94 55 2 h 59 min 44% r * 4.0 kg 0.94 47 2 h 59 min 44% 40°C 8.0 kg 0.96 72 ...

Consumption data 67 The consumption data displayed using the Eco feedback function may differfrom the values shown above. The deviation relates to the manner in whichdata is captured on the machine. For example, water consumption iscalculated according to how long the water inlet valve is opened for...

The Settings are used to alter themachine's electronics to suitchanging requirements.Settings can be altered at any time. To access Settings Before you begin, ensure that: – The washing machine is switched on. – The machine door is closed properly. ^ Press the Delay start ( V ) and Spin speed ( W ) ...

Total usage This gives the sum total of all energyand water consumption. Energy This gives the sum total of all energyconsumption. Water This gives the sum total of all waterconsumption. Reset function This resets the total consumption datafigure back to zero. Water plus You can increase the amount ...

Gentle action Activating Gentle action reduces thedrum action and is suitable forwashing slightly soiled items moregently. It should be activated forgarments with a single bar under the"bucket" in the care label and forarticles which feel too hard after theyhave been dried. Gentle action can...

Temperature unit You can choose for the temperatureto be displayed in °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 a...

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...

Miele washing machines offer perfectcare for your laundry and feature awide range of special programmesdesigned to suit the fabric beingwashed. Miele have also developed arange of specialist CareCollectiondetergents and conditioning productsto offer you a complete package forcleaning and caring for ...

"UltraWhite" detergent This multi-purpose powder detergenthas excellent stain removal propertiesand is suitable for white and lightcoloured laundry as well as heavilysoiled coloured items. "UltraColor" detergent for colouredgarments This liquid detergent is particularlysuitable for c...