Page 2 - Disposal of your old appliance; Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packingmaterial The transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed safely and keptout of the reach of babies and youngchildren. Dange...
Page 3 - Contents
Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - General view; Electric supply cable; Guide to the machine
General view a Electric supply cable b Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system c Flexible drain hose (with detachableswivel elbow) d Detergent dispenser drawer e Facia panel with controls f Drum door g Access panel for drain pump and fil-ter h Four height adjustable feet i Panel for emergency do...
Page 7 - Control panel
Control panel a I-On/0-Off button for switching the machine on or offor interrupting a programme b Door button opens the machine door c CHECK LIGHTS d PROGRAMME touch pads e ADDITIONAL OPTION touch pads Indicator light on = option selectedIndicator light off = option not se-lected f TEMPERATURE disp...
Page 8 - Correct usage; by the elderly or infirm.; Technical safety; – it is switched off at the wall socket; 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. Thisway you will avoid the risk of acci-dents and damage to the machine.Keep these operating instructions ina safe place and ensure t...
Page 9 - Use
The Miele "Waterproof system" pro-tects from water damage provided the following conditions have been met: – the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity sup-ply. – if a fault has been identified, the ma- chine must be examined by a com-petent person before further us...
Page 11 - Washing environmentally and economically
– Water consumption and energy us- age are determined by the size of theload. Load to the maximum recom-mended for the programme selected. – Programme durations can vary con- siderably due to the automatic loadadjustment feature. Depending onthe amount of laundry, the main washmay be shortened and o...
Page 12 - Water hardness reminder; Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctly in-stalled and connected. See the rele-vant section under "Installation".Also check that the fluff filter is se-curely tightened to prevent the riskof water leaks during use. For safety reasons spinning is not pos-sible u...
Page 13 - Brief guide; Before washing; How to wash correctly
Brief guide The headings numbered ( A , B , C ,...) show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide. Before washing A Sort the laundry. ^ Empty all pockets. Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,paper clips, etc.) can cause dam-age to textiles and components inthe machine. ^ Badly soiled ar...
Page 14 - To start a programme; Use the
B Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button. The machine is switched on. C Press the Door button. D Load the drum. Unfold laundry and load loosely in thedrum. To achieve best results it is ad-visable to make up mixed loads con-sisting of both large and small items.This improves the washing effect andhelps dist...
Page 16 - delay start
Delay start L Select delay start if required. The start of a programme can be de-layed from 30 minutes up to a maxi- mum of 24^ hours. ^ Press the delay start touch pad. ^ Use the _ touch pads to set the length of delayed time. Each press on the & touch pad in- creases the delayed time or on the...
Page 17 - Load indicator lights; indicator light on
Load indicator lights The machine can identify the size ofthe load or its composition from theabsorbency of a wash load. This recognition takes place within thefirst 10 minutes of the programme. The indicator lights show how the loadhas been identified in the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. 1 i...
Page 19 - Water Hardness; Adding detergent
All modern detergents produced forautomatic washing machines are suit-able, including liquid, compact (con-centrated), tablets, liquid tablets andspecial application detergents. Use dis-pensing aids, e.g. balls, if these aresupplied with the detergent. Tablets aresuitable for full loads, but note th...
Page 22 - Programme selection; Programmes
Programme selection Programme Fabric Temperature max. spin speed Cottons 9876 Cottons and linen fabrics, eg bed linen, tablelinen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nap-pies. 95°C to cold 1600 Cottons 60°C Wash load for standard tests 60°C 1600 Minimum iron 4321 876 (60°C) white nylon, white po...
Page 24 - Programme sequence
Programme sequence Cottons 1) Minimum iron 1) Delicates Soak optional optional optional Pre-wash optional optional optional Main wash ß ß ß Top up rinse from 70°C programmable - - Graduated rinsing - from 40°C from 50°C No. of rinses – minimum load – medium load – full load – with Short touch pad 22...
Page 26 - Care symbols - washing
Care symbols - washing Caresymbols Fabrictypes Description ofprocess Programme: (select the appropriate temperature ac-cording to the temperature on the carelabel symbol) e no bar Cottons Normal (maxi-mum) machineaction and nor-mal spinning Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash f * single bar Synthetics...
Page 27 - Important - other care symbols; apf; Tumble dry
Important - other care symbols / Hand wash (if a temperatureis not specified, use the low-est temperature or cold) h Do not wash apf Dry clean D Do not dry clean y Suitable for chlorine bleach-ing z Do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry q At normal temperature r At low temperature s Do not tumble dr...
Page 28 - Soak; Setting soak time; Short; Additional options
To select an additional option to the ba-sic programme press the touch pad forthat option. The indicator light for theoption touch pad comes on. If an additional option is chosen whichis unsuitable for the basic programme,(see the Programme Survey): – the indicator light goes out when the touch pad ...
Page 29 - Water plus; The water level increases in; soak; Buzzer; Switching off the additional options; Spin and Drain; Without final spin; To continue the programme; Select the required spin speed with the; without final spin
Water plus The water level increases in soak , pre-wash , main wash and/or rinses , and/or an extra rinse can be carriedout. You can choose between four optionswith the Water plus touch pad. See "Water plus system" in the "Pro-grammable functions" section. Buzzer At the end of the pr...
Page 30 - Electronic programme locking; Switching on programme locking; Programme locking is now activated.; Switching off programme locking; Press the START touch pad until the; locked; check light goes out.
Electronic programme locking Programme locking prevents the ma-chine from being opened or theprogramme cancelled using a washprogramme. Switching on programme locking ^ Select a programme, (see Brief guideto washing correctly). ^ Press the START touch pad for atleast 4 seconds, until the locked chec...
Page 31 - Electronic Locking; Switching on the locking function
Electronic Locking The locking function prevents yourmachine being used without yourknowledge. When the locking function is switchedon: – the machine cannot be opened, – a programme cannot be selected, – the machine cannot be started. Switching on the locking function A Shut the drum door. B Switch ...
Page 32 - Display
The time left shows in the display, orthe time left plus soak time or the de-lay start period.In addition it serves as a display forthe programmable functions. Delay start A period of delay shows in the display. After the appliance has started the de-lay start time counts down. If a delay start is h...
Page 33 - = Maximum water level; Option 1; compartment; Programmable functions
The programmable functions enablethe user to introduce further features asrequired. The programmable functionsremain stored in memory until they arecancelled by the user. The following programmablefunctions can be selected: P1 = Maximum water level The water level for rinsing is automat-ically raise...
Page 37 - Cleaning and care
Cleaning the washing machine ^ Clean the casing with a mildnon-abrasive detergent or soap andwater. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the facia panel and lid with adamp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. ^ The drum can be cleaned using asuitable proprietary stainless steelcleaner. Do not use solvent...
Page 40 - Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.; After cleaning; to reactivate the ball valve which
^ Once the flow of water ceases, re-move the fluff filter completely. ^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. ^ Turn the impeller by hand to makesure it rotates freely. Any foreign ob-jects causing an obstruction shouldbe removed. ^ Cle...
Page 41 - Never; forget to put the filter back in
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 more of-ten if there are frequent interruptions tothe external water supply. ^ First turn ...
Page 42 - The chart is divided into the following sections to help you:; The programme does not start.; Possible cause; Problem solving guide
With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appli-ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right withoutcontacting the Service Department. , Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit- ably qualified person in ...
Page 43 - Call the Service Department.
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comeson. What to do if . . . Possible cause Remedy The buzzer sounds andthe CHECK LIGHT Drain isflashing. The water outlet isblocked. Clean the fluff (drain) filterand drain pump. The drain hose hasbeen fixed too high. The maximum drain height is1...
Page 44 - Select the programme
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programmecontinues as normal. What to do if . . . Possible cause Remedy The CHECK LIGHT Drainis flashing. The drain outlet isrestricted. Clean the fluff (drain) filterand drain pump. The CHECK LIGHT Waterinlet is flashing. The water inlet is re-stricted ...
Page 45 - General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result What to do if . . . Possible cause Remedy The machine shakesduring the spin cycle. The four feet are notresting evenly on thefloor. Level the machine. See adviceon installation. The laundry has notbeen spun satisfacto-rily. The spin speed se-lected w...
Page 48 - Switch off the washing machine.; Important; Place a dish or bowl under the spout.
Opening the drum door in theevent of a power failure If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa-ter will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres) . Caution: If laundry has been washedat a high temperature, water drain-ing out of the machine will still behot. ^ Switch off the washing machine. Take t...
Page 50 - Customer contact; – Your Miele Dealer or; After sales service
Customer contact In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself 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 Se-rial Nos. of your appliance, both ofwhi...
Page 51 - Installation surface; Please note the following points:; has to be; secured; Installation
Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable in-stallation surface for a washing ma-chine, being far less prone to vibrationduring the spin cycle than woodenfloorboards or a carpeted surface. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level and se-curely positioned. ^ To a...
Page 52 - The washing machine must not; Re-fitting the transit bars
B Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°. C Withdraw the two bars together withthe support plate. D Plug the two holes with the plasticcaps supplied. , The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars inplace.Store the transit bars in a safe placefor future use. They must be re-fittedif t...
Page 53 - Levelling the machine; Unscrewing and adjusting the feet
Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation. Incorrect installation may increase elec-tricity and water consumption and maycause the machine to move about. The four adjustable screw feet are usedto level the machine. All four feet a...
Page 55 - Decor panel dimensions
Fitting or changing the decorpanel Note: The door should be kept shutfor fitting or changing the decorpanel. ^ Unscrew 4 screws from the decorstrip on the door catch side of thedoor and take the decor strip off. ^ Unscrew the remaining 7 screws fromthe lower and side decor strips untilthe decor pane...
Page 56 - Fitting a plinth facing; Fitting the plinth facing:; Cut it into 2 or 3 sections.
Fitting a plinth facing The appliance plinth below the doorcan be fitted with a plinth facing tomatch your kitchen. The height and return of the applianceplinth cannot be altered. Higher plinth can only be fitted if theoverall niche height is higher. Plinth height Niche height 100 mm (standard) 820 ...
Page 57 - Connection to water supply; Fitting; The; Miele Waterproof-System; be fitted by a qualified plumber.
Connection to water supply Fitting The machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withstandard regulations. In Germany thewashing machine is not required tohave a non-return valve as it has beendesigned to comply with the relevantGerman DIN standard. The machine is designed to ...
Page 58 - The protective sleeve of the hose
The connection point is subject tomains water pressure. Turn on thestopcock slowly and check for leaks.Correct the position of the washerand union if appropriate. The "Waterproof system" is NOT suit- able for connection to a hot watersupply. The protective sleeve of the hose must not be dama...
Page 59 - Do not dip into any liquid!
Important! The plastic casing of the water connec-tion contains an electric component. Do not dip into any liquid! The "Waterproof system" must onlybe connected to its own stopcock. Itmust not be connected to mixer tapsor similar. Installation 59
Page 60 - Drain hose connection:; Direct into a sink or basin:
Connection to the drainagesystem The machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre. The drain hose is 1.5 m long. It mustnot be kinked as this restricts drainage.The swivel elbow at the end of the hosecan be turned in either direction, or canbe detached if required, with a sharptwis...
Page 62 - Blue
Important The wires in the mains lead are col-oured in accordance with the followingcode: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live If the colours of the wires in the mainslead of this appliance do not corre-spond with the coloured markings iden-tifying the terminals of your plug, pro-ceed as...
Page 63 - Consumption data
Programme (without any additional op- tions or programmable functions) Load Consumption data Energy Water Programme time in kWh litres normal short COTTONS 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 49 1 h 54 mins 1 h 22 mins 60°C (1) 5.0 kg 0.95 49 1 h 58 mins 1 h 16 mins 40°C 5.0 kg 0.55 49 1 h 58 mins 1 h 06 mins MINIMUM ...
Page 64 - Technical Data
Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 60.0 cm Depth with door open 97.0 cm Weight 102 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (ca. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Water flow pressure min. 1 bar (100 kPa) Water flow pressure max. 10...