Miele 09 900 700 - Manual

Contents 5 Re-fitting the transit bars ....................................................................................... 53 Levelling the machine ............................................................................................ 54 Screwing out and adjusting the feet ...................

Warning and Safety instructions 6 This washing machine complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and dam‐ age to property.To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it for th...

Warning and Safety instructions 7 Safety with children  Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the wash‐ ing machine unless they are constantly supervised.  Children 8 years and older may only use the washing machine un‐ supervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and rec...

Warning and Safety instructions 10 Correct use  Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the elec‐ tronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.  Before using the machine for the fir...

Warning and Safety instructions 12  Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in this machine.  If detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them thor‐ oughly with lukewarm water immediately. If swallowed, seek...

Operating the washing machine 13 Control panel a Display See the next page for more informa‐ tion. b Start button For starting the wash programme. c Extra option buttons For selecting extra options. Use the upper button to select either Short , Pre-wash or Soak . Use the lower button to select Water...

Operating the washing machine 14 Display The display shows: – the programme duration (time left display) – the programmable functions Programmable functions The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your personal requirements. In pro‐ gramming mode, the display will...

Before using for the first time 15  Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly in‐ stalled and connected. See "Installa‐ tion and connection". Also check that the drain filters are securely tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks during use. This washing ma...

Washing environmentally and economically 16 Energy and water consumption – Water consumption and energy us‐ age are determined by the size of the load. To make the most of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you are using. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed, the autom...

1. Prepare the laundry 17  Empty all pockets.  Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and to components in the machine. Sort the laundry  Sort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most garments have a tex‐ tile care label in the collar or side seam...

2. Select a programme 18 Switch on the washing ma‐ chine  Press the  button. Programme selection  Turn the programme selector to the required programme. The display shows the estimated pro‐ gramme duration.During the first 10 minutes, the machine measures how much water is being ab‐ sorbed by the...

3. Load the washing machine 19 Open the door  Press the Door button to open the door.  Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. Please note the maximum load for the diff...

4. Select programme settings 20 Select an extra option(s) Each press of the upper button selects the extra options: Soak or Pre-wash or Short or no extra option. Use the lower button to select the Wa‐ ter plus extra option.  Select the extra option(s) you want. Tip: Not all the extra options are su...

6. Start the programme - the end of a programme 22 Start the programme.  Press the flashing Start button. At the end of a programme When the programme has finished the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light will light up in the programme sequence display and an 0 will appear in the dis‐ play. The washi...

Extra options 23 You can use the extra options buttons to augment the wash programmes. Short Use this option for light soiling with no visible staining.The wash duration is reduced. Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt, e.g. dust and sand. Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with pr...

Spinning 24 Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1400 Minimum iron 1200 Automatic plus 1200 Dark garments / Denim 1200 Express 20 1400 Shirts 600 Woollens  1200 Delicates 600 Drain / Spin 1400 Separate rinse / Starch 1400 You can reduce the final spin speed. However, you cannot select a final spi...

Programme chart 25 Cottons 30°C to 90°C Max. load 7.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabric, e.g. table linen, towelling, under‐ wear, T-shirts etc. Note Where particularly high levels of hygiene are required please select a temperature of 90°C or higher. Cottons  /  Max. load 7.0 kg Use f...

Programme chart 26 Dark garments / Denim 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Use for Black and dark items made of cotton, mixed fibre or denim. Notes – Wash inside out.– Denim often contains excess dye and may run during the first few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately. Express 20 40°C Max. loa...

Programme chart 27 Drain / Spin – Notes – Drain only: Select  for the spin speed. – Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed. Separate rinse / Starch Max. load 7.0 kg Use for – Rinsing handwashed items.– Starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear. Notes – Reduce the spin speed for items...

Programme sequence 28 Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Cottons    2-4 1)2)  Minimum iron    2-3 3)  Automatic plus    2-3 3)  Dark garments / Denim    3  Express 20    1-3 3)  Shirts    2  Woollens     2  Delicates    3  Drain / ...

Programme sequence 29  = Low water level  = Medium water level  = High water level  = Intensive rhythm  = Normal rhythm  = Gentle rhythm  = Sensitive rhythm  = Ultra sensitive rhythm  = Handwash rhythm  = Carried out – = Not carried out The washing machine has fully elec‐ tronic controls w...

Garment care label symbols 30 Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of bars under the symbol indicates the level of agitation permitted.  No bar under the symbol: = normal agitation  One bar under the symbol: = reduced agitation...

Changing the programme sequence 31 Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started:  Turn the programme selector to Fin‐ ish . The water will drain away. The pro‐ gramme is cancelled as soon as the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes on and  appears in the d...

Changing the programme sequence 32 Adding or removing laundry af‐ ter the programme has started  Press the Door button until the door opens.  Add or remove items.  Close the door. The programme will continue automati‐ cally.Please note:Once a programme has started the washing machine cannot recog...

Detergent 33 The correct detergent All detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and dosage recommendations on the pack‐ aging. The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: – the soiling level of the load– the quantity of th...

Detergent 34 Miele recommended detergents Miele detergents and care products have been specially designed for Miele wash‐ ing machines. They are available to order via the internet at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele. Miele UltraWhite Miele UltraColor Miele Wool and deli‐ cates detergent Miele fabri...

Detergent 35 Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010 The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the Programme chart. Universal Coloureds Delicates and woollens Specialist detergent Cottons   – – Minimum iron –  – – Dark garments / Denim –  1) –  ...

Detergent 36 Dispensing fabric conditioner and liquid starch at the end of the programme  Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to the  compartment. Do not exceed the maximum level mark. The agent will be automatically dis‐ pensed in the last rinse. At the end of the programme a small amount...

Cleaning and care 37 Cleaning the drum Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergent can cause bacte‐ ria and unpleasant odours to build up in the washing machine. In order to clean the drum and also to prevent unpleas‐ ant odours building up, run a pro‐ gramme with a temperature of at l...

Cleaning and care 38 Cleaning the siphon  1. Remove the siphon from the  compartment and rinse under hot running water. Clean the siphon tube at the same time.  2. Replace the siphon. Liquid starch can cause the siphon to become clogged. Make sure that you clean the siphon and siphon tube particu...

Cleaning and care 39 Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the water inlet valve. These fil‐ ters should be checked every six months or so, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water sup‐ ply. To clean the filter in the union in the open ...

Problem solving guide 40 Minor faults in the performance of the washing machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Depart‐ ment.The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it. You should, however, no...

Problem solving guide 41 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. Problem Cause and remedy The Check drainage fault indicator light flashes and a fault num‐ ber appears in the dis‐ play. The water outlet is blocked.  Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as de‐ scribed in ...

Problem solving guide 42 A check or fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. Problem Cause and remedy The Hygiene info check indicator light comes on. A programme using a temperature above 60°C has not been run for a long time.  In order to prevent bacteria and unp...

Problem solving guide 43 General problems with the washing machine Problem Cause and remedy The machine shakes during the spin cycle. The machine feet are not level.  Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly. The laundry has not been spun properly and is still wet. The machine detected an im...

Problem solving guide 44 An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Cause and remedy Liquid detergent does not give the required re‐ sult. Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains.  Use a general purpose powder detergent contain‐ ing a bleach...

Problem solving guide 45 The door will not open Problem Cause and remedy The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. The washing machine is not connected to the electri‐ cal supply and / or is not switched on.  Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or switch the machine ...

Problem solving guide 46 Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure  Switch off the washing machine. There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel for opening the ac‐ cess panel to the drain filter.  Remove the lever.  Use it to open the access panel....

Problem solving guide 47  Tighten the drain filter back up again if you need to interrupt the flow of water. Once the flow of water ceases:  Remove the drain filter completely.  Clean it thoroughly.  Remove any foreign objects (e.g. but‐ tons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the fil‐ ter housing. Tu...

After sales service 48 Repairs In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please con‐ tact: – your Miele Dealer, or– Miele (Contact details for Miele are given at the end of this booklet). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial num‐ ber of your mach...

Installation and connection 49 Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres‐ sure of at least 7000 kPa) b Electrical supply cable c Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) d Control panel e Detergent dispenser drawer f Door g Access to drain filter, drain pump and emergency release h...

Installation and connection 50 Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when mov‐ ing the machine b Electrical supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres‐ sure of at least 7000 kPa) d Drain hose e Transport clip for inlet and drain ho‐ ses f Safety cap for transit bars g Transport clip for in...

Installation and connection 51 Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable in‐ stallation surface for a washing ma‐ chine, being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface.Please note:  The machine must be level and se‐ curely posi...

Installation and connection 52  Using the spanner supplied, turn the left-hand transit bar 90°, then  pull the transit bar out.  Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, then  pull the transit bar out.

Installation and connection 53  To avoid the risk of injury, the holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed.  Plug the holes with the plastic caps as illustrated.  Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine. Make sure the top catch is locat...

Installation and connection 54 Levelling the machine The washing machine must stand per‐ fectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation.Incorrect installation may increase elec‐ tricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the f...

Installation and connection 55 Washer-dryer stack The washing machine can be combined with a Miele tumble dryer in a washer- dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit* to match your dryer is re‐ quired.All parts marked* are available from your Dealer or Miele. Building under a continuo...

Installation and connection 56 The water protection system The Miele water protection system pro‐ tects all parts of the washing machine from water damage.The system consists of three main components: – the inlet hose– the electronic unit and drainage and overflow protection – the drain hose Inlet h...

Installation and connection 57 Connection to the water sup‐ ply The washing machine should be con‐ nected to a mains water supply in ac‐ cordance with current local and nation‐ al safety regulations. The German au‐ thorities do not require it to have a non- return valve as the washing machine has be...

Installation and connection 58 Connection to the drainage system The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre*. The drain hose must not be kinked as this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in ei‐ ther direction, or can be detached if re‐ ...

Installation and connection 59 Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with cur‐ rent national and local safety regula‐ tions (BS 7671 in the UK).Ensure power is not supplied to the ap‐ pliance until afte...

Consumption data 61 Load Consumption data Energyin kWh Water in l Duration Residual moisture Cottons 90°C 7.0 kg 2.20 52 2 h 29 min 52% 60°C 7.0 kg 1.33 52 1 h 59 min 52% 60°C 3.5 kg 1.00 45 1 h 59 min 52%  * 7.0 kg 0.94 52 2 h 59 min 52%  * 3.5 kg 0.82 45 2 h 59 min 52% 40°C 7.0 kg 0.87 67 2 h 29...

Programmable functions 62 The programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Program‐ mable functions can be altered at any time. Water plus system This programmable function is used to specify one of three options for the the Water plus button.  ...

Programmable functions 63 Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for wash‐ ing lightly soiled items more gently. Gentle action can be activated for the Cottons and Minimum iron pro‐ grammes.The washing machine is delivered with the Gentle action setting deacti...

Programmable functions 64 Suds cooling When this is activated, additional wa‐ ter flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes. Suds cooling takes place when a tem‐ perature of 90°C or higher is selected for the Cottons programme.S...

Programmable functions 65 Memory If an extra option is selected for a pro‐ gramme and / or the spin speed is al‐ tered, the washing machine stores these changes in memory at the start of a programme.When that particular programme is chosen again, the washing machine will display the extra option and...

Programmable functions 66 Soak duration A soak duration of between 30 mi‐ nutes and 2 hours can be program‐ med in 30 minute increments for the Soak button. If the Soak extra option is selected, the soaking process will be carried out for the duration set before the wash pro‐ gramme is run.The machi...

Optional accessories 67 Detergent, fabric care, additives and machine care products are available for this washing machine. All the products have been designed for Miele washing machines.These and many other useful products can be ordered via the internet at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele (see end...

Optional accessories 68 Fabric care Fabric care agents are available as cap‐ sules  in convenient single dose amounts or in a handy bottle. Reproofing agent – for reproofing microfibre garments e.g. rain coats etc. – retains the breathability of garments Fabric conditioner – fresh, natural fragranc...