Miele W 4800 - Manual

Control panel a PROGRAMS buttons e- to select a wash program. b OPTIONS buttons Special features to enhance a washprogram. c TEMP button to select the wash temperature. d SPIN speed button to select the spin speed. e PC Indicator allows a service technician to checkand update the wash programs. f ST...

The appliance must be correctlyinstalled and connected before thefirst use. Please see the "Installationinstructions." This washing machine hasundergone thorough functionaltesting in the factory, there may besome residual water in the drumfrom this process. Running a spin cycle before the fi...

1. Prepare and sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)can cause damage to clothes andthe machine. Pretreat stains ^ Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea,etc.) or badly soiled areas (collarsand cuffs) should be pretreated witha s...

Program guide Temperature Final spin Item / Tip Normal Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Sensitive, Buzzer Hot D High spin Items made from cottons, linen or mixedfabrics. Important: Fill the drum only 3 / 4 of the way. Items need room to move otherwise theymight get caught in the drum door seal. Very W...

4. Select a temperature andfinal spin speed The preselected temperature and/orspin speed can be adjusted if theprogram allows for it. See the "ProgramGuide". ^ Press the "TEMP" and "SPIN" buttonuntil the indicator of the desiredsetting lights. Final spin speed Program Normal ...

^ Pull out the detergent dispenserdrawer. ^ If you do not use bleach, pleaseremove the insert from the main washcompartment. ^ Add detergent to the desiredcompartments. – Main wash Detergent for the main wash – Heavy Soil Detergent for the pre-wash – Bleach Bleach used as described by themanufacture...

Detergents You can use all high efficiency detergents which are formulated for household washing machines. Closely follow the requirements of the detergent manufacturer. Universal Color Delicate Bleach Normal X X X Wrinkle-free X X X Sanitize X X Extra White X X Delicates X X Woolens Detergent for w...

Fabric after care Fabric softener Makes fabrics feel softer and reducesstatic cling in the dryer. Mild liquid starch A synthetic starch wash that givesfabrics some stiffness. ^ Add the fabric softener or mild liquidstarch to the "Softener" compartment. Do not exceed the maximum filllevel mar...

Bleach ^ Pour bleach into the compartment. During the Main Wash the bleach willbe automatically rinsed from thecompartment and added to the cycle. Dyes The use of dyes in the washer is onlyrecommended to a degree of usualhousehold use. The salt used for dyingmay corrode the stainless steel withfrequ...

7. Start the program ^ Press the flashing "Start" button. The washer shows the current cycle ofthe wash program under "STATUS". The drum door will be locked when theprogram starts. The drum light turns off after theprogram starts. , If a program was started without detergent, cancel ...

9. Program end ^ Open the drum door. ^ Remove the laundry. Check the drum for any missedpieces of laundry. Itemsinadvertently left in the washer maybe damaged (e.g. shrink or discolor)during the next wash cycle. ^ Check the folds of the door seal forany small articles which may havebeen trapped. ^ C...

Canceling a program A program can be canceled any timeafter a program start. ^ Press the "Pause" button until the"STATUS" indicator "Drain/Spin"indicator lights. The wash water willbe drained away. To add or remove laundry ^ Open the drum door. To select another program ^ Sel...

Adding/removing laundryduring a wash program ^ Press briefly the "Pause" button. ^ Open the drum door. ^ Add or remove the piece of laundry. ^ Close the drum door. ^ Press the "Start" button. The program will continueautomatically. The drum door cannot be opened if: – the water tempe...

, Before cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the power supply byunplugging the unit or manually"tripping" the circuit breaker. , Do not hose the washer down. Cleaning the exterior andcontrol panel ^ Clean the exterior of the washer witha mild solution of non-abrasivedetergent or soap and wat...

Quick guide Remove this guide for easyreference Please read allinstructions, especiallythe "Important Safety Instructions",before using the washer.

Program guide Sanitize Hot Very Warm Warm Cold No Heat Max High Med Slow Hold No Spin Normal X X X X X X Wrinkle-free X X X X X X X Sanitize X X X X Extra White X X X X Delicates X X X X Woolens X X X X X X X X Silk X X X Handwash X X X X X X Sturdy X X X X X Custom X X X X X X X X X X X X Options N...

Cleaning the detergent drawer ^ Pull out the detergent drawer as faras it goes. Press down on the redrelease lever and pull the drawer outof the machine. ^ Clean the detergent drawer withwarm water. Clean detergent residue regularly. Siphon tube and channel 1 . Remove the siphon tube from the "S...

Cleaning the water inlet filters The washer has two water inlet filters toprotect each inlet valve. These filtersshould be checked and cleaned ifnecessary every 6 months. This mayneed to be done more frequently withsome water supplies. ^ Turn off the water supply. ^ Unscrew the inlet hose from the v...

, Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Themanufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work. The following sec...

An error message is displayed at the end of a program. Issue Possible cause Fix – To turn off the fault message: Open the drum door or pressand hold the "Pause/Hold toCancel" button until the faultmessage goes out. The "FAULT" indicator"Drain" lights. The drain is blocked. Cl...

General problems with the washer Issue Possible cause Solution The washer shakesduring the spin cycle. The four feet are notresting evenly on thefloor. Level the machine see,"Installation - Leveling theWasher". There are unusualsounds coming fromthe drain pump. There is no fault. Lapping sou...

Unsatisfactory wash results Issue Possible cause Solution The laundry is notclean enough whenusing liquiddetergent. Liquid detergents do notcontain bleachingagents. Fruit, coffee andtea stains may not beremoved. – Use powder detergents containing bleach. – Pre-treat stains Laundry has a graysticky r...

The drum door cannot be opened Possible cause Solution The door is locked duringthe wash cycles. Press the "Pause" button. The door lock opens. The Child Lock isactivated. Deactivate the Child Lock as described in thechapter "Using the washer - Activate the ChildLock". Power failure ...

Once the flow of water stops: ^ Remove the drain filter. ^ Clean out any foreign objects or lintfrom the filter. ^ Check that the drain pump impeller(in the back of the chamber) rotatesfreely by spinning it with your hand. ^ Return the drain filter and tighten itinto place. , If the drain filter is ...

Repairs In the event of a fault which you cannotfix yourself, please contact the servicenumber on the back of this manual. When contacting the ServiceDepartment, please quote the modeland serial number of your appliance.This information can be found on thedata plate located at the door hinge. PC Upd...

Installation Instructions To prevent accidentsand machine damageread these instructions before installation or use.

Front view a High pressure intake hose,red mark for hot water b High pressure intake hose,blue mark for cold water c Power cord d - g Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow (drainoptions shown) h Control panel i Detergent dispenser drawer anddoor opener in case of power failure j Drum door...

Rear view a Electrical connection b W-LAN communication module c Rear access with grip for transport d Water intake hose cold water (blue stripes) e Water intake hose hot water (red stripes) f Drain hose g Shipping struts h Brackets for intake and drain hoses Installation 39

Removing the shipping struts ^ Turn the left shipping strutcounterclockwise 90°. ^ Turn the right shipping strutcounterclockwise 90°. ^ Withdraw the two struts together withthe support plate. ^ Cover the two holes with the providedplugs. , Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place ...

Leveling the washer To ensure smooth operation the washermust be level. Failure to level the machine can resultin increased water and energyconsumption, loud noises during thespin cycle or "walking" across the floorduring use. Adjust the four leveling feet The washer is leveled by adjusting ...

The washing machine can beconnected to a portable water supply.A non-return valve is not needed unlessrequired by building code. The washing machine has ½" (13 mm)pressure hoses with 3 / 4 " (19 mm) female hose thread connections. If there is nowater hookup, contact a plumber toinstall a con...

Water connection ^ Connect the cold water intake hose(blue mark) to the cold water valveand the hot water intake hose (redmark) to the hot water valve. If the machine is being connected only to a cold water supply, both the hot andcold water intake hoses must beattached to the cold water valvethroug...

Drainage The 5 foot (1.5 m) drain hose may beconnected as follows: 1. Directly into a sink: hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secureit firmly (e.g. by tying the hose to thewater faucet). 2. To a stand pipe: place the drain hose into a 1 ½" (4 cm) stand pipeand secure it firmly. 3. To a...

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded.In the event of a malfunction orbreakdown, grounding will reducethe risk of electric shock byproviding a path of least resistancefor electric current. This appliance isequipped with a cord having anequipment-grounding conductorand a grounding plu...

Disposal of the packingmaterial The cardboard box and packingmaterials protect the appliance duringshipping. They have been designed tobe biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags, etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of children, asthey pose a danger of su...