Page 2 - Contents
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparation for use Operating Instructions USER MANTENANCE Instructions ...
Page 3 - Guide to the machine
a Supply cable b High pressure intake hoses c Flexible drain hose, with detachableswivel elbow d Detergent dispenser drawer e Control panel f Drum door g Access panel for drain pump and fil-ter h Four height adjustable feet i Panel for emergency door release(door hinged right) and for drainage(door ...
Page 4 - Detergent dispenser drawer
a "Delay start" button. b Time display "hours, mins". c "Door" button; opens the drum door. d "ON/OFF" button;Turns the machine on and off or inter-rupts a program. The "On" lamp illu-minates. Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment i - for the pre-wash. Compar...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Important safety instructions
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to personswhile using your appliance, follow basicsafety precautions, including the follow-ing: 1. Read the instructions before usingthe appliance. 2. Do not wash materials that havebeen previously cleaned or soakedin gasoline, dry clean...
Page 6 - Disposal of an old appliance; Help protect our environment
Warning - To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons,read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-STRUCTIONS before operating thisappliance. Disposal of the packingmaterial The transport and protective packing ismostly manufactured from the followingrecycled or recyclable materials: – corrugate...
Page 7 - Economy; Optimal usage
The key to good wash results is findingthe correct combination of detergentand temperature, and then allowing thewashing machine to optimize their us-age through its programming. Programlengths can vary for this reason. The fully electronic controls offer a com-bination of simple operation with many...
Page 8 - Before washing; Prepare the wash load; Preparing the Laundry
The headings numbered (1,2,3,...)show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide. Before washing A Prepare the wash load ^ Empty all pockets. Foreign objects accidentally left inpockets (e.g. nails, coins, paperclips, etc.) can damage clothes andthe machine. ^ Sort the laundry Only wash ...
Page 9 - To start a program; Select the final spin speed
B Press the "Door" button to openthe door C Load the machine Unfold the laundry and place it in thedrum. For best results we recommendwashing mixed loads consisting of bothlarge and small items. This improveswashing effectiveness and helps dis-tribute the load evenly to keep the ma-chine sta...
Page 10 - After washing; End of Program
After washing K Turn the program selector switchto "Finish/Start" L Press the "ON/OFF" button. M Press the "Door" button. Do not attempt to remove laundryfrom the machine if the drum isturning. You may seriously injureyourself. If the drum turns with thedoor open, contact the...
Page 11 - Changing the program sequence
To cancel a program: ^ Turn the program selector to"Finish/Start". To interrupt a program: ^ Press the "ON/OFF" buttton. To continue the program, turn the ma-chine back on. To change an incorrectly selectedprogram: ^ Turn the program selector switch to"Finish/Start". When onl...
Page 12 - Adding detergent
Powder detergent should be added tocompartment j (main wash) and compartment i (pre wash, if selected) at the beginning of each wash cycle.Due to the design of the Miele 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 the manufacturer’s recommendedamount of detergent is plenty for excel-lent wash results. Do not use chlorine bleach...
Page 13 - Starch; Adding fabric softener or starch
If fabric softener is desired, it will workmore effectively and be gentler on theclothes if it is dispensed in the finalrinse cycle of the wash, rather than inthe dryer with softener sheets. To auto-matically dispense fabric softener: ^ Open the lid of compartment p . ^ Pour an amount of liquid fabr...
Page 14 - Program selection
Program Temperature range Fabric COTTONS For cotton fabrics with-out special finishes. 85 - 105°F 105 - 120°F140 - 190°F For dark colored items.For light colored items.Exclusively white items. PERMANENT PRESS For cotton blends, poly-ester blends and syn-thetics such as acrylic,nylon and ramie. 85° 1...
Page 16 - Program sequence
COTTONS PERMANENT PRESS FINE/ DELICATES Pre-wash Selectable (1) Selectable (1) Selectable (1) Main wash ß (1) ß (1) ß Interim rinse ß ß – Graduated rinse – ß ß Number of rinses 4 3 3 Rinse and interim spin ß – – Graduated spin rpm max. 800 (2) – – Final spin rpm max. 1600 max. 900 (2) max. 600 (2) &...
Page 18 - Temperature Conversion Chart; Tumble dry; Textile care symbols
Some clothing manufacture’s place tex-tile care symbols on their products. Thefollowing is an explanation of some ofthese symbols. Washing (°C) 987 COTTONS 4321 PERMANENT PRESS 21 FINE/DELICATES ac WOOLENS The significance of the bar beneath thewash tub is: no bar normal (maximum) agitation; e used ...
Page 19 - Additional options
By using the pushbuttons to select oneor more additional options, basic pro-grams can be tailored to the type oflaundry being washed. When the "Door" button is pressed, theother buttons will spring out, cancellingany additional options. "Pre-wash" – Use for heavily soiled or stained ...
Page 20 - Delay start/Time remaining indicator
Time display "H:min" The Time display has a dual function. – It shows the time remaining in the wash program, and – it shows the programmed "Start de- lay" remaining before the programbegins. Delay Start Upon turning on the machine, the "De-lay start" lamp will be blinking. T...
Page 21 - Cleaning and care
To clean the washing machine: ^ Clean the casing using a mild non-abrasive detergent or soap andwater, and wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the control panel with a dampcloth. ^ If necessary, the drum can becleaned using a stainless steelcleaner according to the manufac-turer’s instructions. A st...
Page 22 - not
Cleaning the drain pump andlint trap Occasionally small objects, (buttons,coins, etc.), may find their way into thelint trap. If the machine does not draincompletely, the lint trap should bechecked to ensure that it is free of for-eign objects. ^ To clean the lint trap, remove the toolfrom behind th...
Page 24 - Cleaning the water inlet filters; To clean the filter in the intake hose:
Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two water in-take filters to protect the intake valves. – one in the open end of the intake hose. – and one where the hose is con- nected to the machine only to becleaned by a technician. The filter in the open end of the hoseshould be cleaned...
Page 25 - Problem solving guide
Any work done on the electrical components of this appliance should onlybe performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all local and na-tional codes and regulations. Unauthorized repairs may result in personalinjury and machine damage. What to do if, . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . T...
Page 29 - Important
Opening the drum door in theevent of a power failure If the drain outlet is clogged, morewater will be retained in the machine (up to 6.5 gal/25l) . Caution: If laundry has been washedat a high temperature, the waterdraining out of the machine will stillbe hot! Stop and allow it to cool be-fore proc...
Page 31 - After sales service
If problems occur that cannot be easilyfixed, or if the appliance is under war-ranty, please contact: – The nearest Miele Technical Service Department (see back cover). When contacting the Technical ServiceDepartment, please have the modeland Serial numbers of your applianceavailable, both which can...
Page 32 - Installation surface; Installation; Removing the shipping struts; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitablesurface for a washing machine. Con-crete floors are less prone to vibrationduring the spin cycle than woodenfloors. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level and se-curely positioned. ^ To avoid vibration during spinning,t...
Page 35 - Building in
Building in This machine can be installed under acountertop either with or without a lid. Ifthe lid is removed, the protective coverlocated underneath must be left inplace. An optional UBS spacer kit (Part#1542631) can also be used to raisethe machine an additional 2", if neces-sary. The dimensi...
Page 36 - Replacing the decor panel; Decor panel dimensions
Replacing the decor panel ^ Keep the door closed when replacingthe decor panel. ^ Remove the edge strip from thehinged side of the door by unscrew-ing the 4 screws shown in the illustra-tion. Three are on the side of the doorand one is on the bottom. ^ Loosen the remaining 7 screws fromthe bottom an...
Page 37 - DO NOT
Installing a cabinet matchingtoekick A cabinet matching toekick can be in-stalled over the machine toekick if sodesired. The height and depth of themachine toekick however, can not bealtered. The toekick must be installed so thatit can be removed if servicing be-comes necessary. Access to theemergen...
Page 38 - Water hardness reminder
Any residual water left in themachine from the factory test-ing process can be flushed outas follows: ^ Do not put any laundry in the ma-chine. ^ Place 1 / 4 of the recommended amount of detergent in compartment j . ^ Turn on the machine. ^ Press the "Rapid wash" button. ^ Turn the program s...
Page 39 - Drain connection; Directly into a sink:; Plumbing Connections
Connect the cold water intake hose(blue mark) to the cold water valve andthe hot water intake hose (red mark) tothe hot water valve. Turn on the valves and check for leaks.The water pressure must be within15-145 psi (1-10 bar). If the water pres-sure is greater than 145 psi(10 bar), a pressure reduc...
Page 40 - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; Warning; Electrical connection
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or break-down, grounding will reduce the risk ofelectric shock by providing a path ofleast resistance for the electric current.This appliance is equipped with a cordhaving an equipment grounding con-ductor and plug...
Page 41 - Programmable functions
Warning - To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons,read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-STRUCTIONS before operating thisappliance. The following additional functions canbe programmed into the machine if de-sired: High water level (only in"Cottons" rinses) Where rinse results a...
Page 46 - Dimensions; Technical data
1.1 Dimensions Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Height without lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depth(including distance from wall) . . . . . . . . Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...