Miele W 1724 - Manual

This machine complies with current safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury anddamage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine,please read these instructions carefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain important informatio...

Safety with children ~ Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the machine unless they are constantly supervised. ~ Children 8 years and older may only use the machine unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe wayand recognise and understand the consequences of incorr...

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally visible damage.Do not install or use a damaged machine. ~ Before connecting the machine, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequency) match themains electricity supply. If ...

Correct use ~ The maximum load of dry laundry for this machine is 6 kg. See the "Programme chart" for the maximum recommended loads inindividual programmes. ~ Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split. Thereliabi...

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. ~ A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as...

Control panel a Display See the following page for moreinformation. b Delay start button For delaying the start time of aprogramme. c Temperature button For selecting a temperature. d Spin speed button For selecting the final spin speed or Rinse hold / e or deselecting the spin No . . e PC / Optical...

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. – Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads. – When smaller amounts of laundry are was...

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

H Add detergent It is important to dispense the correctamount, because . . . . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become greyand hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . ....

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 orimmediately after the programme hasstarted (if a Delay start time has notbeen selected) the programmesequence will appea...

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 ...

With Delay start you can choose whenyou want the programme to end. 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. To select Delay start ^ Press the Delay start button. The following will a...

The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme: Short Water plus Pre-wash Buzzer Cottons X X X X Minimum iron X X X X Delicates X X X Woollens / X Express X X Automatic X Shirts X X X Denim X X X Dark garments X X Spin X Extra options 26

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 ...

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 Express d b d 2-3 3) L L Automatic ( abc e 2-3 3) L L Shirts e c e 2 – L Denim ( c ...

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 33 Universal detergent Detergent for coloureds Detergent for delicates Specialist detergent* Proofing agent** Fabric conditioner Cottons X X – – – X Minimum iron X X – – – X Delicates X X X – – X Woollens / – – – X – X Express 1) X X – – – X Automatic X X – – – X Shirts X X – – – X Denim 1...

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 Fabric conditionersmake garments soft to handle and helpprevent static cling when tumbledrying. Starchstiffens and gives body to items oflaundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bedlinen. Automatic dispensing of fabricconditioner or liquid starch tolaundry at the en...

, Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply andwithdraw the plug from the socketbefore cleaning the machine. , The washing machine must not be hosed down. A range of Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products is available toorder from the Miele Spare PartsDepartment or via the in...

Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters toprotect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked everysix months or so, or more often if thereare frequent interruptions to the watersupply. To clean the filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn...

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...

Fault messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy A ; lights up in the display and Drain fault flashes. – The water outlet is blocked orrestricted. – The drain hose has been fixed too high. – Clean the drain filter and the drain pump. – The maximum delivery head is 1 m. ; lights up in the ...

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 detergentsusually contain nobleaching agents.They do not removefruit, coffee and teastains. – Use a general purpose detergent containing ableaching agent. – Pour 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 _ button. The safety lock has beenactivated. Deactivate the...

Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the drain filter completely. ^ Clean it thoroughly. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from thefilter housing. Turn the impeller byhand to check that it rotates freely.Any foreign object causing anobstruction should be removed. ^...

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 - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Detergent dispenser drawer h Control panel i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pumpand emergency release k Four height adjustable ...

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose e Transit bar covers f Retaining clip for inlet hose and drainhose g Retaining clips for transit bars whenremoved Installation and co...

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. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back ofthe washing machine. Make sure thatholes b are fitted over retai...

Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation. Incorrect installation may increaseelectricity and water consumption andmay cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are usedto ...

Building under a worktop , The machine lid must not be removed. This washing machine can be pushedunder a worktop with its lid in place,providing the worktop is high enough. Washer-dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stackedwith the washing machine. A WTVstacking kit is necessary which can bepur...

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. ...

Consumption data 58 Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration Residual moisture in kWh in litres Cottons 90°C 6.0 kg 1.99 50 2 h 22 min 50% 60°C 6.0 kg 1.40 50 1 h 59 min 50% 60°C 3.0 kg 1.05 42 1 h 27 min 50% r * 6.0 kg 0.70 50 2 h 39 min 50% r * 3.0 kg 0.68 40 2 h 39 min 50% 40°C 6.0 kg 0.80 69 ...

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 656 mm Depth with door open 1092 mm Height for building under 850 mm Width for building under 600 mm Weight 99 kg Capacity 6 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data See "Consumption data"...

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 as °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 o...

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 productsas well as descaling agent and watersoftening tablets to of...

"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...