Miele 2819i - Manual

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 bynon-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Warning and S...

Control panel a Extra option buttons Various extra options can be addedto the washing programmes. b Display See the following page for moreinformation. c Delay start button For delaying the start time of aprogramme. d Temperature button For selecting a temperature. e Spin speed button For selecting ...

Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctlyinstalled and connected. See"Installation and connection". Alsocheck that the drain filter is securelytightened to prevent the risk of waterleaks during use. This washing machine hasundergone a thorough functional testin t...

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...

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...

F Select an extra option(s) ^ Select an extra option by pressingthe appropriate button. The relevantindicator light will come on to showwhich extra option has beenselected. Not all the extra options are suitable foruse with every programme. You can only select extra options whichare compatible with ...

G Select Delay start (if required) The start of a programme can bedelayed from 30 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 30 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...

Programme chart 24 Cottons 9876 * cold to 90°C Max. load 5.5 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc. Notes Where higher levels of hygiene are required please select atemperature of 75°C or above or use the Intensive plus programme. Note fo...

Programme chart 25 Automatic plus cold to 40°C Max. load 4.5 kg Use for Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Notes The wash parameters (e.g. water level, wash rhythm and spinspeed) are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensu...

Programme chart 26 Intensive plus cold to 90°C Max. load 5.5 kg Fabric Mixed loads of heavily soiled garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Notes – The pre-wash additional function will be activated automatically. – The duration of the main wash will...

The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme: Short Water plus Pre-wash Pre-wash + Soak Extra quiet Cottons X X X X X Minimum iron X X X X X Delicates X X X X Woollens / Proofing X Express 20 X 1) X X Automatic plus X Dark garments / Denim X X X X Shirts X X X X X Intensi...

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Programme sequence 28 Cottons d a ( 2-4 1)2) L L Minimum iron ( c e 2-3 3) L L Delicates e d e 3 – 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 3) L L ...

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 ...

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 34 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 the Miele Spare PartsDepartment or via the internet atwww.miele-shop.com Cleaning the drum (Hygieneinfo) Washing at low temperatures and/orusing liquid detergent can causebacteria and unpleasant smells to buildup in...

Cleaning the filter in the waterinlet The washing machine has a filter toprotect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose should bechecked every six months, or moreoften if there are frequent interruptionsto the external water supply. ^ First turn of...

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...

General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakesduring the spin cycle. The machine feet are notlevel. Level the machine (see"Installation andconnection"). The laundry has not beenspun properly and is stillwet. The machine detected animbalance during the finalspin and reduced...

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 machine is notconnected 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. Deactivate the...

2. Open the drum door , Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into themachine to remove laundry.Reaching into a moving drum isextremely dangerous. Door hinged right ^ Use a screwdriver to push theemergency door latch downwards(see illustration). The drum door willopen. Door hi...

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 Flexible drain hose with flexible (withdetachable swivel elbow) d Fascia panel with controls e Detergent dispenser drawer f Spacer bars g Machine door h Access to drain filter and drain pump i Ac...

Rear view a Electricity supply cable b Transit bar covers c Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose Installation and connection 51

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 following points: ^ The machine must be level andsecurely positioned. ^ To avoid vi...

, To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must becovered after the transit bars havebeen removed. ^ Fit the covers onto the two holes.Then plug the holes as shown withthe caps. , The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars inplace.Store them in a safe place for ...

Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are usedto level the machine. All four feet arescrewed in when the machine isdelivered. ^ Using the spanner supplied tur...

Matching the fascia panel tothe height of adjacent drawerfronts Spacer bars The fascia panel can be aligned withthe drawer fronts by adjusting thespacer bars. ^ Using a socket spanner, turnclockwise or anti-clockwise until therequired height is reached. If necessary individual bars can beremoved or ...

Fitting the front panel The machine front can be fitted with adoor panel to match other kitchen units. If fitted in a Miele kitchen, the doorpanel can be ordered pre-drilled withthe necessary fixing holes as anoptional accessory. If fitted in a non-Miele kitchen, asuitable panel will have to be dril...

Fitting a door front panel madeby another manufacturer Preparing the front panel A Measure distance X for drilling the hinge holes. – with spacer bars: – without spacer bars: (the front panel must becorrespondingly higher) B Mark the two hinge holes and thefour smaller holes as shown in thediagram. ...

For right hand hinging only – front panel shown decor side face down, upper edge at the bottom: if width ( b ) increases, measurement a must also be increased b = 592 mm N a = 21.5 mm b = 593 mm N a = 22.0 mm b = 594 mm N a = 22.5 mm b = 595 mm N a = 23.0 mm b = 596 mm N a = 23.5 mm The height H of ...

Fitting a plinth facing The gap between the lower edge of thewashing machine plinth and the floorcan be closed up using a suitablekitchen furniture plinth facing. The washing machine plinth has aspecial groove in which a plinth facingcan be fitted. Plinth facing dimensions Length: 592 - 596 mm Thick...

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. ...

66 Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration Residual moisture in kWh in litres Cottons 90°C 5.5 kg 1.75 45 2 h 09 min 50% r * 5.5 kg 0.73 45 2 h 39 min 50% r * 2.75 kg 0.75 39 2 h 39 min 50% s 5.5 kg 0.60 57 2 h 19 min 50 % s * 2.75 kg 0.48 39 2 h 19 min 50% Minimum iron 40°C 3.0...

Height 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth 575 mm Depth with door open 1180 mm Weight 96 kg Capacity 5.5 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data See "Consumption data" Minimum water flow pressure 100 kPa (1 bar) Maximum water flow...

The programmable functions areused to alter the machine'selectronics to suit changingrequirements.Programmable functions can bealtered at any time. To access programmable functions The programmable functions areaccessed via the Start/Stop button and the programme selector. Before you begin, first en...

Water plus This programmable function is usedto select the water intake setting forthe Water plus extra option. There are three different options: Water + (the machine is delivered with thisoption selected) The water level is increased in the washand rinse stages. Extra rinse An extra rinse is intro...

Code A code can be used to lock theelectronics on the washing machineto prevent it being used without yourknowledge. When the code has been activated, youhave to enter a code after switching thewashing machine on. Otherwise thewashing machine cannot be operated. Code ... ^ Press the Start/Stop butto...

Temperature unit You can chose for the temperature tobe 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 ar...

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 on...

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...