Miele W 4144 WPS - Manual

This washing machine conforms tocurrent safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however,lead to personal injury and damageto property. To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the washing machine,please read these instructionscarefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain importanti...

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externallyvisible damage.Do not install or use a damagedwashing machine. ~ Before connecting the washing machine, ensure that the connectiondata on the data plate (voltage andconnected load) match the mainselectricity supply....

~ This washing machine may only be used in mobile installations such asships if a risk assessment of theinstallation has been carried out by asuitably qualified engineer. ~ Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless authorised todo so by Miele. Correct use ~ Do not install your washi...

~ Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaningagents must be thoroughly rinsed inclean water before being washed in themachine. ~ Never use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing benzene,in this machine, as this may result indamage to component parts and createtoxic f...

Control panel a Start/Stop button For starting the programme selectedand cancelling a programme once ithas started. b Extra option buttons Various extra options can be addedto the washing programmes. c Display See the following page for moreinformation. d Delay start button For delaying the start ti...

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 looselyin the drum. Mixing both large andsmall items gives better wash resultsand also helps distribute the loadevenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy andwat...

F Select an 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 the extra options are suitable foruse with every programme. You can only select extra options whichare compatible wit...

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 or im-mediately after the programme hasstarted (if no delay start time has beenselected) the estimated programmeduration w...

Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1400 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 600 Woollens 1200 Silks 400 Express 1400 Automatic 1200 Shirts 600 Denim 900 Outerwear 800 Dark garments 1200 Spin 1400 You can reduce the final spin speed.However, you cannot select a final spinspeed higher than that shown in t...

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...

Cottons 9ö8E76 * 30°C to 95°C Max. load 6.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc. Extra options Short, Water plus, Pre-wash Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Minimum iron 43218E76 * 30°C to 60...

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Cottons d a ( 2-4 1) L L Minimum iron ( c e 2-3 2) L L Delicates e d e 3 – L Woollens e e e 2 L L Silks e e e 2 – L Express d b d 2-3 2) L L Automatic ( abc e 2-3 2) L L Shirts e c e 2 – L Denim ( c e 3 – 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 ...

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 are available toorder from your Dealer, the Miele SpareParts Department...

Cleaning the siphon and conditionerchannel 1 . Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under warm running water. Clean thesiphon tube in the same way. 2 . Replace the siphon. ^ Clean the fabric conditioner channelusing a brush and warm water. If starching frequently, thoroughlyclean the sipho...

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...

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"). The laundry has not beenspun properly and is stillwet. The machine detected animbalance during the finalspin and reduced thespin speed...

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 I-On/0-Off button. The safety lock has beenactivated. Deact...

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 – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (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...

Front view a Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Control panel h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pumpand emergency release k Four height adjustable feet Installation a...

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system d Drain hose e Transit bar covers f Restraining clip for inlet hose anddrain hose g Restraining clips for transit barswhen removed Installation and connection 44

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 ...

The Miele Waterproof system The Miele Waterproof system protectsthe washing machine from waterdamage. 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 fitted with an additional el...

Connection to the water supply , The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electricalcomponents. The Waterproof systemmust only be connected to its ownstopcock. It must not be connectedto mixer taps or similar and must notbe fitted in areas where there is therisk of water or other liquidsreach...

Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the MieleWaterproof system hose from thestopcock it is essential to disconnectthe machine from the electricity supplyfirst. Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement. In order to protect the water inletvalve, the dirt filter i...

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. ...

Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 6.0 kg 1.99 47 2 h 09 min 60°C 1) 6.0 kg 1.02 47 1 h 49 min 60°C 3.0 kg 0.73 39 1 h 02 min 40°C 1) 6.0 kg 0.65 59 2 h 04 min 40°C 2) 3.0 kg 0.36 39 59 min Minimum iron 40°C 1) 3.0 kg 0.50 55 59 min 1 h 19 min Deli...

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 634 mm Depth with door open 1074 mm Weight 99 kg Maximum floor load 1,600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 6 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate / plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" Water fl...

To access programmable functions The programmable functions areaccessed via the Start/Stop button and the programme selector. Before you begin, first ensure that: – The washing machine is switched off. – The machine is properly closed. A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carr...

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 on...

Miele washing machines offer perfectcare for your laundry and feature awide range of special programmesdesigned to suit the fabric beingwashed. And now Miele havedeveloped a range of specialistCareCollection detergents andconditioning products to offer you acomplete package for cleaning andcaring fo...

"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...