Miele W5962 - 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 appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on aship). ~ Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless authorised todo so by Miele. Correct use ~ Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures belowfreezing may occur. Frozen hoses mayburst or sp...

~ If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should notneed to be descaled. If, however, youdo wish to descale the machine onlyuse proprietary non-corrosive descalingagents and strictly observe theinstructions on the packaging. Aspecial descaling agent is available toorder from the...

Control panel a Start/Stop button For starting the programme selectedand cancelling a programme once ithas started. b Display with X , OK and Y buttons See the following page for moreinformation. c + button For selecting delay start. d PC/Optical interface This is used by service techniciansto run d...

Display The display is operated using the X , OK and Y buttons. – Press the X button to move down to the next text or todecrease the value highlighted in thedisplay. – Press the Y button to move up to the next text or toincrease the value highlighted in thedisplay. – Press the OK button to confirm t...

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 complete functional testat t...

Reminder to remove transport bars , To avoid the risk of damage, the transport bars must be removedbefore the machine is used for thefirst time. See "Installation andconnection" for instructions on howto do this. ^ After removing the transport bars (ifthis has not already been done byyour fi...

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. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed, the automatic loadrecognition system will reduce theamo...

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 The interior drum lighting will come on. The drum lighting will go outautomatically after five minutes. Pressthe Door button to switch the drum lighting back on again. The display will ask you to select aprogramme. C Select a programme Via the programme selector: ^ Tu...

D Select a temperature / spin speed If required, you can change thesuggested temperature and/or spinspeed within a given range. Cottons 60°C 1600 rpm Duration: 2:59 h ^ Press the X or Y button to alter the temperature. ^ By pressing the OK button you switch to changing the spin speedand back again. ...

F Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. The load size indicator display willappear. Load 8 < 25% The display shows the amount oflaundry loaded in the drum as a % (in25% steps) of the maximum loadpermissible for the programmeselected. ^ Unfold the laundry and load looselyint...

G Add detergent When the door is closed, the load sizeindicator will be replaced with thedetergent percentage display. Detergent 7 100% The percentage shown relates to theamount of detergent recommended bythe manufacturer on the packaging. 40% = Add slightly less than half the amount recommended 50%...

^ Pull out the detergent drawer andadd detergent to the compartmentsas follows: i Detergent for the pre-wash (dividethe total recommended amount asfollows: add 1 / 3 to compartment i and 2 / 3 to compartment j ) j Detergent for the main wash,including Soak if selected § Fabric conditioner or liquid ...

Extra options are selected ordeselected by pressing the appropriatebutton. Short For light to nomal soiling with no visiblestaining. The duration of the main wash isreduced. Water plus The water level in the main wash andthe rinses will be increased. Stains 4 There is a choice of various types ofsta...

Final spin speed You can reduce the final spin speed.However, you cannot select a final spinspeed higher than that shown in thechart above. Rinse and interim spin There is a spin after the main wash andbetween the rinses. A reduction in thefinal spin speed will also reduce theinterim spin speed. In ...

With delay start you can choose whenyou want the programme to end. Thestart of a programme can be delayedfrom 15 minutes up to a maximum of 24hours, allowing you to make use ofnight-time economy electricity rates, forexample. The current time of day needs tohave been set for delay start to workcorre...

Programme chart 28 Cottons 9876 * cold to 95°C Max. load 8.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc. Note – Selecting the 60°C wash temperature will give the performance of a Cottons 60°C programme, however for energy saving andenvironment...

Programme chart 29 Shirts cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary. – Wash silk garments in the Silks / programme. Denim cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg Notes – Wash denim inside out. – Denim often contains excess dye and may run during the first few washes. Wash ...

Programme chart 30 Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg Use for Outerwear made from membrane fabrics such as Gore-Tex ® , SYMPATEX ® , WINDSTOPPER ® etc. Notes – Zip up jackets before washing. – Do not use fabric conditioner. – If wished these garments can also be re-proofed using the Proofing pr...

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Programme sequence 32 Cottons d a ( 2-4 1)2) L L Minimum iron ( c e 2-3 3) L L Delicates e d e 3 – L Woollens / e f e 2 L L Shirts e c e 2 – L Dark garments ( b d 3-4 3) L L Denim ( c e 3 – L Sportswear d c ...

d = Low water level ( = Medium water level e = High water level a = Intensive rhythm b = Normal rhythm c = Gentle rhythm d = Sensitive rhythm e = Ultra sensitive rhythm f = Handwash rhythm This machine has fully electroniccontrols with automatic loadrecognition. It takes in the right amountof water ...

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. Options Cancel programme ; Activate safety lock , ^ Press the OK button. The suds will be pumped away. If you want to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button. If you want to select a...

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 soiling level of the load 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 onsoiling. – The quantity of t...

Fabric conditioners and liquidstarch Fabric conditioners make garments softto handle and help prevent static clingwhen tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to itemsof laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths andbed linen. Automatic dispensing of fabricconditioner or liquid starch tolaundry at the ...

A range of Miele brandedCareCollection products are avaialbleto order from Miele. See "Optionalaccessories". Cleaning the drum (Hygieneinfo) Washing at low temperatures and/orusing liquid detergent can causebacteria and unpleasant smells to buildup in the machine. In order to clean thedrum a...

Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters toprotect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked everysix months or so, or more often if thereare frequent interruptions to the watersupply. To clean the filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn...

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...

One of the following fault messages appears in the display Fault message Possible cause Remedy 1) 2 Fault Water intake Open stopcock The water inlet isblocked orrestricted. Check whether – the stopcock is opened properly. – the inlet hose is kinked. – the water pressure is too low. 2 Fault Check dra...

The following fault messages appear in the display at the endof the programme Fault message Possible cause Remedy Check detergent Excessive foam has builtup during washing. Use less detergent next timeand follow the manufacturer'sinstructions on dosage givenon the packaging. Hygiene information. A p...

Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero Problem Possible cause Remedy The display indicatesa load of <25% or no load size is indicatedwhen the drum isfull. There was alreadylaundry in the drumwhen the machinewas switched on.This has decalibratedthe sensor from thezero setting...

General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakesduring the spin cycle. The machine feet are notlevel. Level the machine (see"Installation andconnection"). The laundry has notbeen spun properly andis still wet. The machine detected animbalance during the finalspin and reduced...

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 door will not open 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 K button. The safety lock has beenactivated. Deactivate the safety lock as described in"Ch...

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 – Miele (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 plate visibleabove the port...

Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (withdetachable swivel elbow) g Control panel h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pumpand emergency release k Handle recesses for movi...

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose e Transport clip for inlet and drainhoses f Safety cap for transit bars g Transport clip for inlet and drainhoses and for storing tra...

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 machine must be level andsecurely positioned. ^ To avoid vibrations during spinn...

, To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must becovered after the transit bars havebeen removed. ^ Plug the holes with the plastic capsas illustrated. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back ofthe washing machine. Make sure thatthe top catch is located above theholder. , The machin...

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 fitting of building-under kits*and stacking kits* must only beundertaken by qualified andcompetent persons, in accordancewith the instructions supplied withthe kit. Building under a continuousworktop/in a kitchen run If you wish to push your machine undera worktop and there is space to do this w...

The Miele water protectionsystem The Miele water protection systemprotects the washing machine fromwater damage. 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 can withstandpressure ...

Connection to the watersupply The machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withlocal and national safety regulations.The German authorities do not require itto have a non-return valve as thewashing machine has been designedto comply with DIN regulations. The machine is design...

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. ...

Consumption data 65 Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 8.0 kg 2.30 64 2 h 29 min 60°C 1) 8.0 kg 0.91 64 2 h 59 min 60°C 4.0 kg 0.76 47 2 h 29 min 40°C 1) 8.0 kg 0.85 75 2 h 34 min 40°C 2) 4.0 kg 0.66 47 1 h 10 min Dark garments 40°C 3.0 kg 0.58 55 ...

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 615 mm Depth with door open 993 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Weight 98 kg Capacity 8 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate / plug Fuse rating See data plate Consumpti...

The Settings menu can be used toalter the machine's electronics to suitchanging requirements.Settings can be altered at any time. To open the Settings menu ^ Switch on the washing machine. ^ Turn the programme selector to Further programmes/Settings 4 . The following will appear in thedisplay: Furth...

Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces thedrum action and is suitable forwashing slightly soiled items moregently. It should be activated forgarments with a single bar under thecare label and for articles which feeltoo hard after they have been dried. Gentle action can be activated for the C...

Temperature unit You can chose for the temperature tobe displayed in °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit . The option which is currently set willhave a tick L beside it. Buzzer When the buzzer function has beenactivated, an audible tone sounds atthe end of a programme or whenRinse hold is reached. You can s...

Standby display To save energy, the display goes outand the indicator light for the Start/ Stop button starts flashing slowly. The display will always go out, – if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the washing machinebeing switched on. – 10 minutes after the end of a programme. Pressi...

Miele washing machines offer perfectcare for your laundry and feature awide range of special programmesdesigned to suit the fabric beingwashed. Miele have also developed arange of specialist CareCollectiondetergents and conditioning productsto offer you a complete package forcleaning and caring for ...

"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...