Miele W828 - Manual

Control panel b “I-ON / 0-OFF” button To switch the machine ON or OFF orto interrupt a programme. c “Door” button opens the machine door. d “START” button starts the wash programme e Buttons for additional functions The upper button is used to selecteither the "Soak", "pre-wash" or &...

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 instruct...

The best materials are used in themanufacture of this machine, and every care is taken to check all parts.However, with time, deterioration ofparts can occur, especially with suchcomponents as hoses, giving rise toleaks. Check the hose regularly forsigns of wear, and change in goodtime, to avoid lea...

Washing environmentally and economically – Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size ofthe load. Load to the maximum rec-ommended for the programme se-lected. – The washing times can vary con- siderably due to the automatic loadadjustment feature. Depending onthe amount of the lo...

Before using for the first time Before using the machine for thefirst time ensure that it is correctly in-stalled and connected. See the rele-vant section under "Installation".Also check that the fluff filter issecurely tightened. Otherwise thereis a risk of water leakage during use. For saf...

How to wash correctly Brief guide 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 dam-age to textiles and components inthe m...

2 Press the “Door” button. 3 Load the drum. Unfold washing and load loosely in thedrum. To achieve best results it is ad-visable to make up mixed loads consist-ing of both large and small items. Thisimproves the washing effect and helpsdistribute the load evenly to keep themachine stable and reduce ...

Adding detergent All modern detergents produced forautomatic washing machines are suit-able, including liquid, compact (con-centrated), tablets and special applica-tion detergents. Use dispensing aids,e.g. balls, if these are supplied with thedetergent. Woollens and knitwear containing woolmixtures ...

Programmes Programme selection Programme Fabric Temperature max. spin speed COTTONS Cottons and linen fabrics, eg bed linen, tablelinen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts,nappies. 95°C to 30°C 1000 COTTONS Wash load as for standard tests 60°C 1000 MINIMUM IRON (60°C) white nylon, white polyester...

Sequence COTTONS 1) MINIMUM IRON 1) DELICATES WOOLLENS / Soak optional optional optional – Pre-wash optional optional optional – Main wash X X X X Top-up rinse from 75°C programmable – – – Graduated rinsing – from 40°C - – No. of rinses – normal 3 or 4 2) 3 3 2 – part load 2 2 3 2 – short 2 2 3 – Ri...

Care symbols Washing 9 Cottons 95°C, 75°C 8 Cottons 60°C 7 Cottons 40°C 6 Cottons 30°C 4 Minimum iron 60°C, 50°C 2 Minimum iron 40°C 1 Minimum iron 30°C a Delicates 40°C @ Delicates 30°C / hand wash h do not wash ABC dry clean D do not dry clean y suitable for chlorine bleach z do not use chlorine b...

Additional options To select an additional option to thebasic programme press the button forthat option. The indicator light for theoption comes on. If an additional option is chosen whichis incompatible with the basic pro-gramme, (see Programme selectionchart), the indicator light goes outwhen the ...

Water plus The water level increases in "soak",pre-wash", "main wash" and / or"rinses", and / or an extra rinse canbe carried out. You can choose between four optionsfor the "Water plus" button. The options can be called up throughone of the programmable functions...

Electronic programme locking Programme locking prevents the ma-chine from being opened or the pro-gramme cancelled during a washprogramme. Switching on programme locking 1 Select a programme, (see Briefguide to washing correctly). 2 Press the “START” button for at least5 seconds. Programme locking i...

Programmable functions Maximum water level The water level for rinsing is automati-cally raised to the maximum levelwhere rinse results are particularlyimportant. It is effective for the rinses in the follow-ing programmes: - Cottons - Minimum iron - Quick wash - Mixed wash - Poly/Cottons Before the...

Water plus system The "Water plus" button offers four op-tions, increasing water level and / orbringing in an extra rinse cycle. Toactivate the option press the "Waterplus" button when selecting yourwash programme before pressingthe START button. Option 1 Increase in the rinse water ...

Soak time This is accessed for a programme bypressing the SOAK button on thefacia. You can programme a soak time of: - 2 hours (factory setting) or - 1 hour 30 mins or - 1 hour or - 30 mins. A "Soak time" of 2 hours is set at thefactory. If you wish to change thisstandard setting to one of t...

Gentle action For gentle washing of slightly soileditems. Drum action is reduced. Gentle action can be used with the Cot-tons, Minimum iron, Quick Wash, Mixedwash and Starch programmes. If "Gentle action" has been pro-grammed, every wash cycle in theseprogrammes is carried out with gentleact...

Top-up rinse for Cottons At the end of the main wash addi-tional water flows into the drum andthe suds are cooled down. Hot suds can damage plastic drainagepipes. Top-up rinse takes place when tem-peratures of 95°C and 75°C are se-lected. Before the "Top-up rinse for Cottons"programmable fun...

Memory function If an additional option is selected fora programme, and / or the spinspeed is altered, the machine storesthese changes in memory at the startof a programme. The memory function is active when themachine is first delivered but can beprogrammed to be switched off. Deactivating First se...

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 and flap with adamp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. The drum can be cleaned using asuitable proprietary stainless steelcleaner. Do ...

Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff (drain) filterand pump Check the fluff (drain) filter initially after3-4 washes to ascertain how often it islikely to require cleaning. With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres ofwater run out. If the drain outlet is clogged, morewater will be retained in the machin...

Once the flow of water ceases,remove 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 checkthat it is free to rotate. Any foreign ob-jects causing an obstruction shouldbe removed. Clean the i...

To clean the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the inlet valves.Thesefilters should be checked every 6months or so, or more often if there arefrequent interruptions to the water sup-ply. To clean the filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose: First turn of...

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 programmedoes not begin There is no...

Opening the drum door in theevent of a power failure Switch off the washing machine. Open the fluff (drain) filter flap anddrain the water as described in"Cleaning and care", (fluff (drain) fil-ter and pump). Caution: if laundry has beenwashed at a high temperature,water draining out of the ...

After sales service Customer contact In the event of any faults which you can-not remedy yourself please contact – Your Miele Dealer or – Your nearest Miele Service depart- ment (see back cover for the ad-dress). When contacting the Service Depart-ment, please quote the Model and Ser-ial nos. of you...

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 surface with "soft"properties. Please note the following points: The machine must be level ...

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 areused to level the machine. All four feetar...

Building under To build this appliance under a con-tinuous worktop / in a kitchen run: A special building under conversionkit* is required. The machine lid mustbe replaced by a cover plate. To en-sure electrical safety the cover platemust be fitted. ** Fitting instructions are supplied withthe conve...

Connection to water supply 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. Connection to the mains water suppl...

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...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outonly by a suitably qualified and compe-tent person, in strict accordance withnational and local safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mainscable with moulded plug for connectionto a 230-240V mains supply. The volt-age...

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 52 1 h 54 mins 1 h 26 mins 60°C* 5.0 kg 0.95 52 1 h 58 mins 1 h 16 mins 40°C 5.0 kg 0.55 52 1 h 58 mins 1 h 06...

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