Page 2 - Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - WARNING - To reduce the risk of; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Correct usage; Only use the washing machine to; Children; Do not allow children to play on or in; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
, WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury topersons while using your appliancefollow basic safety precautions,including the following: Read all instructions beforeinstallation or use to prevent injuryand appliance damage. This appliance conforms to alluniform safety codes andr...
Page 5 - Technical safety
Technical safety ~ Do not install or use a washer with visible damage. ~ Before connecting the machine, ensure that the connection data on thedata plate (fusing, voltage andfrequency) match the mains electricalsupply. If in doubt contact anelectrician. ~ GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be...
Page 7 - Control panel; Guide to the washer
Control panel a PROGRAMS buttons e- to select a wash program. b OPTIONS buttons Special features to enhance a washprogram. c TEMP button to select the wash temperature. d SPIN speed button to select the spin speed. e PC Indicator allows a service technician to checkand update the wash programs. f ST...
Page 8 - Turn on the water supply.; Before using for the first time
The appliance must be correctlyinstalled and connected before thefirst use. Please see the "Installationinstructions." This washing machine hasundergone thorough testing in thefactory, there may be some residualwater in the drum from this process. Running a spin cycle before the firstuse is ...
Page 10 - Prepare and sort the laundry; Sort the laundry; Using the washer
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. Pre-treat stains ^ Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea,etc.) or badly soiled areas (collarsand cuffs) should be pre-treated witha...
Page 13 - Program guide
Program guide Temperature Final Spin Item / Tip Normal Options: Extended, Pre-wash, Sensitive, Buzzer Hot D Max Items made from cottons, linen ormixed fabrics. Important: Fill the drum only 3 / 4 of the way. Items need room to move otherwisethey might get caught in the drumdoor seal. Sanitize C Warm...
Page 15 - Final spin speed; Rinse spin
Final spin speed Program Normal Max Wrinkle-free High Sanitize Max Extra White Max Delicates Med Woolens High Express Max Sturdy High Custom Max Clean Machine – The final spin speed can be reduced, ifthe program allows changes. Theselection of a final spin speed higherthan that shown above is not po...
Page 18 - Main wash; Detergent for the main wash; Heavy Soil; Detergent for the pre-wash; Bleach; Fabric softener or liquid starch
^ Pull out the detergent dispenserdrawer. ^ If you do not use bleach, pleaseremove the insert from the main washcompartment. ^ Add detergent to the desiredcompartments. – Main wash Detergent for the main wash – Heavy Soil Detergent for the pre-wash – Bleach Bleach used as described by themanufacture...
Page 19 - Detergents; high efficiency detergents
Detergents You can use all high efficiency detergents which are formulated for household washing machines. Closely follow the requirements of the detergent manufacturer. Universal Color Delicate Special Bleach Fabric Softener Normal X X – – X X Wrinkle-free X X – – X X Sanitize X – – – X X Extra Whi...
Page 20 - Fabric after care; Fabric softener; Gives the fabrics stiffness and volume.; Use as directed by the manufacturer.; Do not use dye removers in
Fabric after care Fabric softener Makes fabrics feel softer and reducesstatic cling in the dryer. Mild liquid starch A synthetic starch wash that givesfabrics some stiffness. Starch Gives the fabrics stiffness and volume. ^ Add the fabric softener or mild liquidstarch to the "Softener" compa...
Page 21 - If a program was started without; Activate the Child Lock; Deactivate the Child Lock
7. Start the program ^ Press the flashing "Start" button. When pressing the "Start" button, donot press and hold the button.Only a brief tap is necessary. The washer shows the current cycle ofthe wash program under "STATUS". The drum door will be locked when theprogram starts...
Page 22 - Children, animals or foreign
9. Program end ^ Open the drum door. ^ Remove the laundry. Check the drum for any missedpieces of laundry. Itemsinadvertently left in the washer maybe damaged (e.g. shrink or discolor)during the next wash cycle. ^ Check the folds of the door seal forany small articles which may havebeen trapped. ^ C...
Page 23 - Select a new program with the
Canceling a program A program can be canceled any timeafter a program start. ^ Press the "Pause" button until the"STATUS" indicator "Drain/Spin"indicator lights. The wash water willbe drained away. To add or remove laundry ^ Open the drum door. To select another program ^ Sel...
Page 24 - Add or remove the piece of laundry.; The drum door cannot be opened if:; – the water temperature is greater than
Adding/removing laundryduring a wash program ^ Press briefly the "Pause" button. ^ Open the drum door. ^ Add or remove the piece of laundry. ^ Close the drum door. ^ Press the "Start" button. The program will continueautomatically. The drum door cannot be opened if: – the water tempe...
Page 25 - Cleaning the drum; without; Cleaning and care
, Before cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the power supply byunplugging the unit or manually"tripping" the circuit breaker. , Do not hose the washer down. Cleaning the exterior andcontrol panel ^ Clean the exterior of the washer witha mild solution of non-abrasivedetergent or soap and wat...
Page 26 - Cleaning the dispenser drawer
Cleaning the dispenser drawer Regularly remove any detergentresidue. ^ Pull the detergent drawer out until itstops, press down the release catch,and remove the drawer from thewasher. ^ Remove the bleach compartment toclean it. ^ Remove the lid from the bleachcontainer and clean both partsthoroughly ...
Page 27 - Quick guide
Quick guide Remove this guide for easyreference Please read allinstructions, especiallythe "Important Safety Instructions",before using the washer.
Page 30 - Options; The default settings are highlighted in; bold
Program guide Sanitize Hot Very Warm Warm Cold No Heat Max High Med Slow Hold No Spin Normal X X X X X X Wrinkle-free X X X X X X X Sanitize X X X X Extra White X X X X Delicates X X X X X X X Woolens X X X X X X X X Express X X X X X X X X X Sturdy X X X X X Custom X X X X X X X X X X X X Clean Mac...
Page 31 - Siphon tube and channel; . Remove the siphon tube from the; Cleaning the detergent drawer niche; Slide the drawer back into place.; Cleaning and Care
Siphon tube and channel 1 . Remove the siphon tube from the "Softener" compartment and rinseunder warm water. Also clean thepipe connected to the siphon tube. 2 . Put the siphon tube back into place. ^ Clean the fabric softener channelwith warm water and a brush. Clean the siphon tube and fa...
Page 32 - Cleaning the water inlet filters; must
Cleaning the water inlet filters The washer has two water inlet filters toprotect each inlet valve. These filtersshould be checked and cleaned ifnecessary every 6 months. This mayneed to be done more frequently withsome water supplies. ^ Turn off the water supply. ^ Unscrew the inlet hose from the v...
Page 33 - A wash program cannot be started; Issue; Check to determine if:; Frequently asked questions
, 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. The following section will help you avoid placing a service call by identifyingissu...
Page 35 - An error message is displayed at the end of a program.; – To turn off the fault message:
An error message is displayed at the end of a program. Issue Possible cause Solution – To turn off the fault message: Open the drum door or pressand hold the "Pause/Hold toCancel" button until the faultmessage goes out. The "FAULT" indicator"Drain" lights. The drain is blocke...
Page 36 - General problems with the washer; Problem; Clean the water inlet filter.
General problems with the washer Problem Possible cause Remedy The washer shakesduring spin cycles. The feet are not leveland/or the nuts are notproperly tightened. Level the machine see,"Installation - Leveling theWasher", and tighten thenuts. The pump is makingunusual noises. This is not a...
Page 37 - Unsatisfactory wash results
Unsatisfactory wash results Issue Possible cause Solution The laundry is notclean enough whenusing liquiddetergent. Liquid detergents do notcontain bleachingagents. Fruit, coffee andtea stains may not beremoved. – Use powder detergents containing bleach. – Pre-treat stains Laundry has a graysticky r...
Page 38 - The drum door cannot be opened; Possible cause
The drum door cannot be opened Possible cause Solution The door is locked duringthe wash cycles. Press the "Pause" button. The door lock opens. The Child Lock isactivated. Deactivate the Child Lock as described in thechapter "Using the washer - Activate the ChildLock". Power failure ...
Page 40 - Opening the drum door; Make sure the machine is turned
Once the flow of water stops: ^ Remove the drain filter. ^ Clean out any foreign objects or lintfrom the filter. ^ Check that the drain pump impeller(in the back of the chamber) rotatesfreely by spinning it with your hand. ^ Return the drain filter and tighten itinto place. , If the drain filter is ...
Page 41 - , our Extended Service; MieleCare; is the only Extended Service; MieleCare; After sales service
Repairs In the event of a fault which you cannotfix yourself, please contact the servicenumber on the back of this manual. When contacting the ServiceDepartment, please quote the modeland serial number of your appliance.This information can be found on thedata plate located at the door hinge. PC Upd...
Page 43 - Installation Instructions; before
Installation Instructions Information is subject to change.Please refer to our website to obtainthe most current productspecification, technical & warrantyinformation. To prevent accidentsand appliance damageread these instructions before installation or use.
Page 44 - Front view; Power cord; Installation
Front view a High pressure intake hose,red mark for hot water b High pressure intake hose,blue mark for cold water c Power cord d - g Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow (drainoptions shown) h Control panel i Detergent dispenser drawer anddoor opener in case of power failure j Drum door...
Page 45 - Rear view
Rear view a Electrical connection b W-LAN communication module c Rear access with grip for transport d Water intake hose cold water (blue stripes) e Water intake hose hot water (red stripes) f Drain hose g Shipping struts h Brackets for intake and drain hoses Installation 41
Page 47 - Removing the shipping struts; Movement of the washer without
Removing the shipping struts ^ Turn the left shipping strutcounterclockwise 90°. ^ Turn the right shipping strutcounterclockwise 90°. ^ Withdraw the two struts together withthe support plate. ^ Cover the two holes with the providedplugs. , Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place ...
Page 48 - Leveling the washer; Adjust the four leveling feet; CAUTION: The washer is
Leveling the washer To ensure smooth operation the washermust be level. Failure to level the machine can resultin increased water and energyconsumption, loud noises during thespin cycle or "walking" across the floorduring use. Adjust the four leveling feet The washer is leveled by adjusting ...
Page 49 - Plumbing
The washing machine can beconnected to a portable water supply.A non-return valve is not needed unlessrequired by building code. The washing machine has ½" (13 mm)pressure hoses with 3 / 4 " (19 mm) female hose thread connections. If there is nowater hookup, contact a plumber toinstall a con...
Page 50 - Water connection; Tips for a hot water connection
Water connection ^ Connect the cold water intake hose(blue mark) to the cold water valveand the hot water intake hose (redmark) to the hot water valve. If the machine is being connected onlyto a cold water supply, both the hot andcold water intake hoses must beattached to the cold water valvethrough...
Page 51 - Drainage
Drainage The 5 ft (1.5 m) 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 ½" (4 cm) stand pipe andsecure it firmly. 3. To a f...
Page 52 - ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS; Plug the machine into a proper outlet.; Electrical connection
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded.In the event of a 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 plu...
Page 53 - Disposal of an appliance; Help protect our environment
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...