Page 2 - Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - WARNING - To reduce the risk of; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; 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 before usingthe appliance. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction orbreakdow...
Page 5 - Control panel; For selecting a program.; Guide to the washer
Control panel a Program selection buttons e- For selecting a program. b Wash options Special features to enhance a washprogram. c Temperature button For selecting the desired washtemperature. d Spin speed button For selecting the desired spin speed. e PC Indicator Allows a service technician to chec...
Page 6 - to flush out any residual; Before using for the first time
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 detergent to flush out any residual water from the f...
Page 7 - Prepare and sort the laundry; General tips; 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. ^ Sort the laundry. Only wash items in the machine that arelabeled machine washable by themanufacturer. Most garments have afabric ...
Page 9 - Program guide; e e
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 High Warm 7 Cold 6 No Heat e e Wrinkle-free...
Page 13 - To start the final spin; Select the desired spin speed.; To finish the program; The water will be drained away.; No spin
Special spin options Hold (only for the "Custom" program) ^ 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 ^ Select the desired spin speed. ^...
Page 15 - Liquid detergent insert; Detergent
Use only high efficiency, low sudsinglaundry detergent formulated forfront loading washing machines. For wool and wool blend fabrics, use adetergent specially formulated forwoolens. Follow instructions on the detergentpackaging to ensure the correct usageand dosage amount. Adjust the amountof deterg...
Page 16 - Light soiling; No soiling or stains are visible.; Normal soiling; Very visible soiling or stains.; Water hardness
The amount of detergent useddepends on the level of soiling: Light soiling No soiling or stains are visible. Normal soiling Some visible soiling or a few lightstains. Heavy soiling Very visible soiling or stains. The size of the load and the waterhardness level in your area have animpact on the amou...
Page 17 - Fabric softener; Do not
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 liquid fabric softener into thecompartment according to themanufacturer’s instructions. Do not exceed the maxim...
Page 19 - Canceling Delay Start; button to begin the program.
7. Select Delay Start (if needed) If you wish, the start of the washprogram can be delayed to have a loadcompleted at a later time. Delay startallows you to delay the start of aprogram for 30 minutes to a maximumof 24 hours. ^ Press the "Delay Start" button. Thedelay start time will be exten...
Page 20 - Remove the laundry
10. Remove the laundry The "STATUS" indicator "Anti-Crease /End" will be displayed at the end of theprogram. ^ 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 turn...
Page 21 - Canceling a program; To add or remove laundry; Interrupting a program; To continue the program; – A program change is not possible
Canceling 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 canceled. To add or remove laundry ^ Press the "Door" button. To select another program ^ Turn off the washe...
Page 23 - Locking the washer
Electronic program lock Washer in use 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 "Chil...
Page 24 - Before cleaning the appliance,; Cleaning the washer; Once a month; run a program with no; Washer care
, 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...
Page 25 - Cleaning the detergent drawer; Clean the siphon tube.
Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue should be cleanedout regularly. ^ Pull the detergent drawer out as faras it will go. Press down on the redrelease lever and pull the drawer outof the machine. ^ Clean the detergent drawer withwarm water. ^ Clean the siphon tube. 1 . Remove the siphon t...
Page 26 - 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 27 - Clean the drain pump; Open the access panel.
Clean 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. ^ Open the detergent dispenserdrawer. ^ Remove the tool. ^ Open the access p...
Page 28 - Changing the light bulb; Pull out the drum lighting.
Changing the light bulb A burnt out light bulb will not affect theperformance of the washer. ^ Remove the tool from behind thedetergent dispenser drawer. ^ Turn the washer on and open thedoor. ^ Disconnect the power supply to thework area by unplugging the unit,tripping the circuit breaker orremovin...
Page 29 - Quick Guide; before
Quick Guide Remove this guide for easyreference Please read allinstructions, especiallythe "Important Safety Instructions", before using the washer.
Page 31 - Unload the laundry
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 amoun...
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. Themanufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work. The following sec...
Page 34 - The program was interrupted and a fault message appears.; The drain is blocked. Clean the drain pump and
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 t...
Page 35 - General issues with the washer
General issues with the washer Issue Possible cause Solution The "Oversudsing"indicator lights. The machine has oversudsed. 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 Miel...
Page 36 - Poor wash results
Poor wash results Issue Possible cause Solution The wash does notcome clean withliquid detergent. Liquid detergents do notcontain bleachingagents. Fruit, coffee andtea stains cannot beeffectively removed. – Use powdered bleach. – Do not put liquid detergentand stain remover together inthe same wash ...
Page 37 - Insert the plug into the outlet.; Power failure
The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed. Possible cause Solution The washer has nopower. Insert the plug into the outlet. The washer is notturned on. Turn on the washer using the "On / Off" button. The program lock isactivated. Deactivate the program lock as describe...
Page 38 - Draining the wash water; Caution: If laundry has been
Opening the door during apower failure or when the drainis blocked ^ Turn off the appliance with the"On / Off" button. Draining the wash water If the main drain hose is clogged, waterwill be retained in the machine (max. 6.5 gal [25 l]) . , Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high tempe...
Page 39 - Opening the drum door; Always make sure the drum is; Door hinges on the right side
Opening the drum door , Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in toremove laundry. A moving drum isextremely dangerous. Door hinges on the right side ^ Insert a screwdriver into the notch ofthe left opening and pull downwards.The door will now open. Door hinges on the left side ^ I...
Page 40 - , our Extended Service; MieleCare; is the only Extended Service; MieleCare; Technical 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 Technical ServiceDepartment, please quote the modeland serial number of your appliance.Both can be found on the data platevisible above the front glass on th...
Page 41 - Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions To prevent accidentsand machine damageread these instructions before installation or use.
Page 42 - 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...
Page 43 - Front view; Installation
Front view a Hot water intake hose b Cold water intake hose c Power cord d - g Drain hose (drain options shown i.e adjustable and removableelbows). h Control panel i Detergent dispenser drawer j Drum door k Access panel to lint trap and drain pump l Access panel for draining and opening the machine ...
Page 44 - Back view
Back view a Lid excess end with transport grips b Power cord c Shipping struts with rotary protection d Hot water intake hose e Cold water intake hose f Drain hose Installation 40
Page 47 - Installing the shipping struts
^ Close the holes with the rotaryprotectors, making sure to close thecaps. ^ Fasten the shipping struts to the rearof the washer. Take care to insert thedrill holes correctly, b , into the clamps, a . , Do not move the washer without the shipping struts in place. Installing the shipping struts Reins...
Page 48 - Level the washer; Adjust the four leveling feet; CAUTION: The washer is
Level 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 th...
Page 49 - Installing the decor panel; forward
Installing the decor panel The door can be fitted with acustomized door panel (optionalaccessory) to match the adjacentcabinets. Decor panel measures : Width 23 1 / 4 " (591 mm) Height 23 1 / 4 " (590 mm) Thick 1 / 16 " - 3 / 16 " (0.6 - 4 mm) ^ Open the door. ^ Unscrew the 4 screws ...
Page 50 - Shortening the door panel
Shortening the door panel The door panel can be shortened tomatch the height of the adjacentcabinetry. The measure X equals the space from the bottom of the washer door to thebottom of the adjacent cabinet. ^ Cut the bottom of the door panel witha jigsaw according to X . ^ Cut the side decor bars wi...
Page 51 - Installation beneath a counter; side of the washing machine.; Niche height; – When the machine lid needs to be; countertop kit; – Water intake, drain and electrical; Washer stand with drawer
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 side of the washing machine. The niche height should be 32 5 / 16 " to 36 5 / 8 ...
Page 52 - Reinstallation of the machine lid
Washer/ Dryer Stack The Miele washing machine can beinstalled as part of a washer-dryerstack in combination with a Mieletumble dryer. An appropriate "stackingkit*" is required. (* available from your Miele dealer orMiele.) Note: a Safety distance to the wall:minimum 13 / 16 " (2 cm) b He...
Page 53 - The bolted connection is under; 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 ¾" (19 mm) femalehose thread connections. If there is nowater hookup, contact a plumber toinstall a connectio...
Page 54 - Water connection; If the machine is being connected; only; be connected to a water; 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 only to a cold water supply, both the hot andcold water intake hoses must beattached to the cold water valvethroug...
Page 55 - Drainage; hook the hose
Drainage The 5 foot (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 pipeand secure it firmly. 3. To a...
Page 56 - ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS; ONLY; be used for; Electrical connection
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. Inthe 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...