Miele W 916 - Manual

Warning and Safety Instructions Read the operating instructions be-fore using this machine for the firsttime. They contain important infor-mation about the safety, use andmaintenance of the machine. Thiswill avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the machine.Keep these operating instructions ina s...

Warning and Safety Instructions The Miele "Waterproof system" pro-tects from water damage when: – The machine is correctly plumbed in. If a fault has been identified, the ma-chine must be examined by a compe-tent person before further use. Faulty components must only beexchanged for Miele or...

Warning and safety instructions If the correct amount of detergentis dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however,you do wish to descale the machineonly use proprietary non-corrosive de-scaling agents and strictly observe theinstructions. Consult the Miele Cus-tomer Service Dep...

Help to protect our environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing ismostly manufactured from the followingrecycled or re-useable materials: – corrugated paper/card – polystyrene - CFC-free – untreated surplus wood – chipboard, contains no phenolic resins – polyeth...

Washing environmentally and economically Caring for the environment means sav-ing water, energy and detergent whenwashing but without compromising onresults. The key to a good wash result is findingthe best combination of amount ofdetergent, temperature, length of pro-gramme and the machine’s techno...

How to wash correctly The headings numbered ( 1 , 2 , 3 ,...) show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide. Before washing 1 Prepare the wash load Empty all pockets. Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,paper clips etc) can cause damageto textiles and components in themachine. Sort the ...

How to wash correctly Curtains: Remove lead weights and strips orplace in a laundry bag.Any loose wiring in bras etc.,should beremoved or swen in.Woollens and knitted garments: Turn inside out, if the manufacturer rec-ommends it. 3 Close the drum door Make sure that there is no obstructionbetween th...

Changing the programme sequence Stopping a programme Turn the programme selector to “Fin-ish/Start”. Interrupting a programme Press the “I-ON/0-OFF” buttton. To continue the programme, switch themachine back on. Changing an incorrectly selected pro-gramme: Turn the programme selector to “Fin-ish/Sta...

Adding or removing washing after programme start Washing can be added or removedafter the programme has alreadystarted, when using the following pro-grammes: – COTTONS – MINIMUM IRON – QUICK WASH 40°C Press the “Door” button in and hold ituntil the door springs open. Add orremove items. Press the “S...

Adding detergent All modern detergents produced forautomatic washing machines are suit-able, including liquid, compact (con-centrated) and special applicationdetergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g.balls, if these are supplied with thedetergent. Woollens and knitwear con-taining wool mixtures should be...

Fabric conditioners/starch formulations Fabric conditioners/Texturisers Fabric conditioners make garmentssoft and fluffy to handle and help pre-vent static cling when tumble drying.Dispense according to the manufac-turer’s instructions. Texturisers are synthetic starch formula-tions and give body to...

Programme selection Programme Fabric Temperature range COTTONS 9876 Cottons and linen fabrics eg bedlinen, table linen,towelling, jeans, T-shirts and nappies. 95°C to 30°C MINIMUM IRON 4321 (60°C) white nylon white polyester fabrics, (50°C)coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabricswith sp...

Programme sequence COTTONS MINIMUM IRON DELICATES Soak optional optional optional Pre-wash optional optional optional Main wash X X X Top-up rinse from 75°C – – Graduated rinsing – from 50°C from 50°C No. of rinses – normal 3 or 4 1) 3 3 –Part load 2 33 –Short wash 2 2 3 Rinse and interim spin (rpm)...

Textile care symbols Washing Cottons 987 Minimum iron 4321 Delicates/Synthetics 21 Woollens a@ no bar normal (maximum) agitation e eg Cottons programme bar reduced (medium) agitation f eg Minimum iron programme+ Gentle action, or Delicatesprogramme broken much reduced (minimum) bar agitation, Woolle...

Additional options Each of the following buttons can bepressed in to give an additional option. When the “Door” button is pushed in,all the other buttons spring out again,and the additional options are can-celled. The following options are additionallyavailable for certain wash progammes: “Soak” – F...

Delay start/Time left indicators Delay start The start of a programme can be de-layed by up to 9 hours 30 minutes. N.B.: The machine must be switched on andthe indicator light “Delay start” flashing. 1 Select time delay. Press the “Delay start” pushbutton untilthe required delay period shows in thed...

Cleaning and care Cleaning the washing machine Clean the casing with a mild non-ab-rasive detergent or soap and water.Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Clean the facia panel with a dampcloth and dry with a soft cloth. The drum can be cleaned using asuitable proprietary stainless steelcleaner. Do not use a...

Cleaning and Care Once the flow of water ceases,remove the fluff filter completely andclean it. Remove any foreign bodies (e.g. but-tons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Turn the impeller by hand to checkthat it is free to rotate. Any foreign ob-jects causing an obstruction shouldbe removed. Clean the insid...

Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter in the waterinlet (First turn off the stopcock)The washing machine has two inlet fil-ters to protect the inlet valves. – in the open end of the inlet hose. – in the inlet connection between the hose and the machine, only to becleaned by a Service engineer. The f...

What to do if . . . ? Problem solving guide Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitablyqualified person in accordance with local and national regulations. Unauth-orised repairs could be dangerous. What to do if, . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . The programme doe...

What to do if . . . ? Problem solving guide What to do if Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . In spite of adequatewater supply the water flowsslowly into the machine? The filter in the water inletsystem is blocked. – Clean the water inlet filter. . . . Large residues of deter-gent remain in the dispenser...

What to do, if . . . ? Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in theevent of a power failure Switch off the washing machine. Open the drain pump/fluff filter paneland drain off any water as describedin the Section on Cleaning and care. Pull the ring of the door mechanismdownwards, the door will...

After sales service In the event of any faults which cannotbe remedied, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact: – Your Miele Dealer or – Your nearest Miele Service depart- ment. (see back cover for the address). When contacting the Service Depart-ment, please quote the Model and Ser-i...

Installation Installation surface Experience has shown that a concretefloor is the most suitable installation sur-face for a washing machine. Concretefloors are far less prone to vibration dur-ing the spin cycle than wooden floor-boards or a surface with "soft" proper-ties.Please note the fo...

Installation Levelling the machine The machine must be perfectly level toensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increasewater and electricity consumption. The rear machine feet are self-levelling.If necessary adjust the leg levellers onthe front feet as follows: Unscrew the foo...

Installation Flush out any residual testwater still in the machine asfollows: Do not load the machine. Add a little detergent to compart-ment j . Switch on the machine. Select the “COTTONS 60°C” pro-gramme. Press the “Short wash” selector. This operation will flush out anyresidues. Water hardness re...

Plumbing Connection to water supply Fitting The machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withstandard regulations. The German auth-orities do not require it to have a non-re-turn valve as the washing machine hasbeen designed to comply with DVGWregulations (German Association ...

Plumbing Important! The plastic casing of the water connec-tion contains an electric component. Do not dip into liquids! 39

Plumbing Connection to the drainage system The machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre. The hose must not be kinked as this re-stricts 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. ...

Electrical connection This machine is supplied ready for con-nection to an a.c. single phase 230 -240 V, 50 Hz supply. The machine issupplied with a 2 m long mains cablewith moulded plug. The voltage, ratedload and fuse rating are given on thedata plate. Please ensure that thesematch the household m...

Programmable functions The following programmable functionscan be activated by the user. A function stays programmed in mem-ory until it is cancelled. A High water level Where rinse results are particularly im-portant. Effective for the rinses in programmes: – COTTONS – MINIMUM IRON – QUICK WASH 40°...

Programmable functions To switch on the programmable functions: N.B.: First switch off the machine, close the door, release all pushbutton switchesand set the programme selector switch to “Finish/Start”. Steps 2 to 4 must be carried out within 25 Seconds : Step 1: Press in the “Soak”and “Short wash”...

Programmable functions Programmable function: B Extra Rinse turn programme selector to :Drain Continue with Step 6 to activate Programmable function: C Programmelocking turn programme selector to:QUICK WASH 40°C Continue with Step 6 to activate Programmable function: D Gentle action turn the program...

Programmable functions To check the programmablefunction Carry out Steps 1 to 5. If the LED light “Rinses 1-2” lights up,the relevant programmable function isactivated. Press the “I-ON/0-OFF” button. Thisfinishes the check of the programm-able function. To cancel the programmablefunction: Proceed as...

Consumption data Normal Programmes(without any additional options orprogrammable functions) Load Consumption data COTTONS 95°C 5 kg Electricity: 1.75 KWhWater: 61 lTime: 1 h 52 mins COTTONS 60°C * 5 kg Electricity: 1.00 KWhWater: 58 lTime: 1 h 46 mins COTTONS 40°C 5 kg Electricity: 0.50 KWhWater: 58...

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