Miele W1213 - Manuals

The appliance must be correctlyinstalled and connected before thefirst use. Please see the "Installationinstructions". For safety reasons, it is not possible torun a spin cycle before the first use. Aprogram must be run without laundry and without detergent to flush out any residual water fr...

1. Prepare and sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)can cause damage to clothes andthe machine. ^ Sort the laundry. Only wash items in the machine that arelabeled machine washable by themanufacturer. Most garments have afabric ...

Program guide Temperatures Fabriccaresymbol Spin speed Laundry Normal Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Hot 8 Max For a rapid wash of colorfast items andmixed loads made from cottons andlinen, e.g. jeans, t-shirts, underwear,socks. Very Warm E C High Warm 7 B Cold 6 A No Heat e Wrinkle-...

Special spin options Hold ^ Select "Hold". The laundry is not spun and remainssoaking in water. This will preventwrinkles if the laundry is not removedimmediately at the end of the washprogram. – To start the final spin: The washer is set to default to themaximum spin speed of the washprogra...

Use only high-efficiency, lowsudsing laundry detergentformulated for front loading washingmachines. For wool and wool blend fabrics, use adetergent specially formulated forwoolens. Follow instructions on the detergentpackaging for the correct use andamount of detergent. Adjust the amountof detergent...

Fabric softener Fabric softener added to the washprogram will make fabrics feel softerand will reduce static cling in the dryer. ^ Open the lid of the fabric softenercompartment § . ^ Pour the amount of liquid fabricsoftener into the compartmentaccording to the manufacturer’sinstructions. Do not exc...

7. Select Delay Start (if needed) If you wish, the start of the washprogram can be delayed to takeadvantage of lower energy rates, or tohave a load completed at a later time.Delay start allows you to delay the startof a program from 30 minutes to amaximum of 24 hours. ^ Press the "Delay Start...

10. Remove the laundry The "Status" indicator "Anti-Crease /End" will be displayed at the end of aprogram. ^ Use the "Door" button to open thedrum door. Do not attempt to remove laundryfrom the washer if the drum isturning. You may seriously injureyourself. If the drum turns ...

Cancelling a program You can cancel a wash program anytime after a program starts. ^ Press the "Start/Stop T " button. The washer drains the wash water awayand the program is cancelled. To add or remove laundry ^ Press the "Door" button. To select another program ^ Turn off the washe...

Electronic program lock The program lock prevents the washerfrom being opened or the program,temperature or spin speed from beingchanged during a wash program. To activate the program lock ^ Once the wash program has started,hold the "Start/Stop T " button until the "Child Lock" indi...

, Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power supply byunplugging the unit or manuallytripping the circuit breaker. Cleaning the washer ^ Clean the exterior of the washer witha mild solution of non-abrasivedetergent or soap and water. Wipedry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the drum with a stainl...

Cleaning the drain pump Occasionally, small objects (buttons,coins, etc.) may become trapped in thelint trap. If the machine does not draincompletely, the lint trap should bechecked to ensure that it is free offoreign objects. ^ Turn off the appliance with the"On/Off" button. ^ To clean the ...

Quick Guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read allinstructions, especiallythe "Important Safety Instructions", before using the washer.

5. Select the temperature and spinspeed ^ Press the "TEMP" and "SPIN" buttonsuntil the indicator of the desired valuelights. 6. Add detergent ^ Place the recommended amount ofdetergent into the main washcompartment j . If "Heavy Soil" is selected, add 1/4 of the total amounto...

Cleaning the water inlet filters The washer has two water inlet filters toprotect each inlet valve. These filtersshould be checked every 6 months andcleaned, if necessary. (This may needto be performed more frequently withsome water supplies). Cleaning the inlet hose filter ^ Turn off the water valv...

, Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Themanufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work. The following sec...

The program was interrupted and a fault message appears. Issue Possible cause Solution* The buzzer sounds, andthe "Drain" indicatorflashes. "- - -". appears in thedisplay. The drain is blocked. Clean the drain pump and lint trap. See "Washer care -Cleaning the drain pumpand lint ...

General issues with the washer Issue Possible cause Solution The "Oversudsing"indicator lights. The machine hasoversudsed. Use less detergent in thenext wash program. The Main wash"indicator flashes. There is a fault. Restart the program.If the fault message appearsagain, call Miele’s Te...

Poor wash results Issue Possible cause Solution The wash does notcome clean withliquid detergent. Liquid detergents do notcontain bleachingagents. Fruit, coffee ortea stains cannot beeffectively removed. – Use powdered bleach. – Do not put liquid detergentand stain remover together inthe same washco...

The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed. Possible cause Solution The washer is not hookedup to electricity. Insert the plug into the outlet. The washer is not turnedon. Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. The program lock isactivated. Deactivate the program...

Repairs In the event of any faults which youcannot fix yourself, please contact theMiele Technical Service Department U [email protected] l 1 800 [email protected] When contacting the Technical ServiceDepartment, please quote the modeland serial number of your appliance.Both...

Disposal of the packingmaterial The cardboard box and packingmaterials protect the appliance duringshipping. They have been designed tobe biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags, etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of children, asthey pose a danger of su...

Front view a Hot water intake hose b Cold water intake hose c Power cord d - g Drain hose (with adjustable and removable elbow) showing drainoptions h Control panel i Detergent dispenser drawer j Drum door k Access panel to drain filter and drain pump l Recessed grip m Four height- adjustable feet I...

Back view a Lid excess end with transport grips b Power cord c Cold water intake hose d Hot water intake hose e Drain hose f Shipping struts with rotary protection g Mounting for: – Water intake hose – Drain hose – Power cord – Shipping struts Installation 38

Installation site A concrete or reinforced floor is themost suitable surface for the washer.These types of floors are less prone tovibration during the spin cycle. Note: – The machine must be leveled and securely positioned. – To avoid vibration while spinning, the machine should not be installed on...

Installation ^ Lift the machine from its shippingpallet and move it to the installationsite. Do not lift the washer by the drumdoor! , Ensure that the machine’s feet and the floor are dry to preventslippage during the spin cycle. Remove the shipping struts ^ Remove the left and right rotaryprotectio...

^ Close the holes with the rotaryprotection and their caps. ^ Fasten the shipping struts at the rearside of the washer. Take care to insertthe drill holes b onto the spigot a . , Do not move the washer without the shipping struts in place.The shipping struts should be storedin a safe place for futur...

Level the washer To ensure smooth operation, the washermust be level. Failure to level the machine can resultin increased water and energyconsumption, loud noise during thespin cycle or "walking" across the floorduring use. Adjust the four leveling feet The washer is levelled by adjusting th...

Installation beneath a counter If a countertop is placed over thewasher, at least a 1 / 4 " gap must be left between the top of the machineand bottom of the countertop;nothing should be within 1 / 2 " of any other side of the washing machine. – When the machine lid needs to be removed to red...

The washing machine can beconnected to a potable water supply. Anon-return valve is not required unlessrequired by building code. The washing machine has 1 / 2 " pressure hoses with 3 / 4 " female hose thread connections. If there is no waterhookup, contact a plumber to install aconnection. ...

Water connection Connect the cold water intake hose(blue mark) to the cold water valve andthe hot water intake hose (red mark) tothe hot water valve. If the machine is being connected to acold water supply only , both the hot and cold water intake hoses must beattached to the cold water valvethrough...

Drainage The 5 foot drain hose may beconnected as follows: 1. Directly into a sink: hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secureit firmly (e.g. by tying the hose to thewater faucet). 2. To a stand pipe: place the drain hose into a 1 1 / 2 " stand pipe and secure it firmly. 3. To a floor dr...

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. Inthe event of malfunction orbreakdown, grounding will reducethe risk of electric shock byproviding a path of least resistancefor electric current. This appliance isequipped with a cord having anequipment-grounding conductorand a grounding plug....