Page 2 - Contents
Contents 2 Warning and Safety instructions ..................................................................... 5 Operating the washing machine ...................................................................... 12 Control panel ......................................................................
Page 3 - Detergent
Contents 3 Detergent ........................................................................................................... 41 The correct detergent .......................................................................................... 41Water softeners ........................................
Page 4 - Technical data
Contents 4 Water drainage .................................................................................................... 70 Fitting the elbow ............................................................................................. 70Direct connection to a sink drain outlet...................
Page 5 - Warning and Safety instructions; Correct application; This washing machine is intended for use in domestic households
Warning and Safety instructions 5 This washing machine complies with all current local and nationalsafety requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead to per-sonal injury and damage to property. Read the operating instructions carefully before using the washingmachine. They contain important in...
Page 6 - Safety with children
Warning and Safety instructions 6 Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the wash- ing machine unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the washing machine un- supervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and rec...
Page 7 - Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
Warning and Safety instructions 7 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup- ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised withthe mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) ispossible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-tem c...
Page 9 - Correct use; Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk
Warning and Safety instructions 9 Correct use Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the elec-tronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezingpoint. Before using the machine for the first ...
Page 11 - Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which; Accessories and spare parts; Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war-
Warning and Safety instructions 11 Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products inthis machine. If detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them thor- oughly with lukewarm water immediately. If swallowed, seek ...
Page 12 - Operating the washing machine; Control panel; Control field
Operating the washing machine 12 Control panel a Control field The control field consists of a timedisplay and various sensor controls.The individual sensor controls areexplained in the following sections. b Sensor controls – temperature for selecting the temperature. c Sen...
Page 13 - Sensor controls – CapDosing; How the control field works
Operating the washing machine 13 f Sensor controls – CapDosing CapDosing of fabric careproducts (e.g. fabric condi-tioner, proofing agent) CapDosing of additives (e.g.detergent enhancer) CapDosing of detergent (for themain wash only) g Time display After the programme has started, theprogramme...
Page 14 - GuideLine; Programme selector
GuideLine 14 This washing machine is designed forblind and visually impaired people andis equipped with a special user inter-face. In addition, an acoustic signalsounds each time the sensor controlsare operated.The control panel is made up of 2 parts.The programme selector is located onthe right and...
Page 15 - Short; Additional tools
GuideLine 15 Capsules sensor controls There are 3 sensor controls for cap-sules. The sensor controls are markeddifferently depending on the capsule.The explanation follows the order fromtop to bottom. - The (fabric care products) sensor control is marked with a flower . - The (additives) senso...
Page 16 - Caring for the environment
Caring for the environment 16 Disposing of the packagingmaterial The packaging material is used forhandling and protects the appliancefrom transport damage. The packagingmaterial used is selected from materialswhich are environmentally friendly fordisposal and can generally be recycled. Recycling th...
Page 17 - Before using for the first time; Damage resulting from incorrect
Before using for the first time 17 Damage resulting from incorrect installation and connection.Installing and connecting the wash-ing machine incorrectly will causeserious property damage.See “Installation”. Removing the protective foiland stickers Remove: - Any protective film from the door - A...
Page 18 - Running the first programme; Cottons
Before using for the first time 18 Running the first programme For optimum water and energy con-sumption and excellent wash results, itis important to calibrate the washingmachine. To do this, the Cottons programme must be run without laundry and without detergent. Open the stopcock. Turn the p...
Page 19 - Washing environmentally and economically; Energy and water consumption
Washing environmentally and economically 19 Energy and water consumption - To get the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load size forthe wash programme you are using.This will keep the energy and waterconsumption to a minimum in relationto the size of the load. - Programmes that are mor...
Page 20 - Prepare the laundry; Sort the laundry
1. Prepare the laundry 20 Empty all pockets. Damage due to foreign objects. Nails, coins, paper clips, and so oncan cause damage to garments andcomponents in the machine.Check the laundry before washingand remove any foreign objects. Sort the laundry Sort the laundry by colour and bycare label...
Page 21 - Load the washing machine; Open the door; Please note the maximum load size; Close the door; Shut the door with a gentle swing.
2. Load the washing machine 21 Open the door Reach under the door grip and pullthe door open. Check the drum for pets or foreignobjects before loading it with laun-dry. The most efficient use of energy andwater is achieved when a full load iswashed. However, do not overload asthis makes cleaning l...
Page 22 - Select a programme; Programme selection
3. Select a programme 22 Programme selection The washing machine is switched on byturning the programme selector to awash programme. Turn the programme selector to therequired programme. The likely wash time is shown in thetime display and the pre-set temperat-ure and spin speed light up in the co...
Page 23 - Selecting Extras
3. Select a programme 23 Selecting Extras The selection of extras available forthe wash programme lights up dimly. Touch the sensor for the extra youwant. It then lights up brightly. Tip: You can select multiple extras for a wash programme. Please refer to “Extras” for more in-formation.
Page 24 - Detergent dispenser drawer; Adding detergent
4. Add detergent 24 Detergent dispenser drawer Any detergent suitable for automaticfront loading washing machines can beused. Please observe the instructionsfor use and dosage on the detergentpackaging. Adding detergent Pull out the detergent drawer and adddetergent to the compartments. Detergen...
Page 26 - Sensor control; Inserting a capsule
4. Add detergent 26 CapDosing Three different types of capsule areavailable: = Fabric care (e.g. fabric condi- tioner, proofing agent) = Additives (e.g. detergent en- hancer) = Detergent (for the main wash only) Each capsule contains the correctamount for one wash cycle. Caps are available to ...
Page 28 - Start the programme; To start a programme; Energy savings
5. Start the programme 28 To start a programme Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor. The door will lock (the symbol will appear in the control panel to show this)and the programme will start. If a delay start time has been selected,then this will count down in the timedisplay. At the end of the...
Page 29 - End of programme
6. End of programme - unload the drum 29 End of programme The time display shows 0:00 . The symbol will remain lit up in the controlpanel. The door is locked in the anti-crease phase. Touch the Start/Stop sensor. The door will unlock and the symbol appears in the control panel. Pull open the...
Page 30 - Spinning; Rinse and interim spin; tons
Spinning 30 Final spin speed in wash pro-grammes When a programme is selected, thesensor control for the optimum spinspeed for that programme will bebrightly lit up in the control field. A faster spin speed can be selected forcertain wash programmes. The highest selectable spin speed is in-dicated i...
Page 31 - Delay start; Selecting Delay start
Delay start 31 With Delay start, you can delay the startof a programme from 1 hour up to amaximum of 7 hours. This allows you tomake use of night-time economy elec-tricity rates, for example. Selecting Delay start Delay start is not possible in the Drain/ Spin and Proofing programmes. Select the ...
Page 32 - Programme chart; Note for test institutes:
Programme chart 32 ECO 40-60 Max. load 8.0 kg Items For normally soiled cotton garments Tip A laundry load consisting of mixed cottons that are intended forwashing at 40 °C or 60 °C can be washed in the same wash cycle. This programme is the most efficient in terms of energy and waterconsumption for...
Page 33 - Delicates
Programme chart 33 Delicates Cold to 40 °C Max. load 2,0 kg Items Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre and vis-cose Curtains specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer Tip - Dust in curtains usually means that a programme with Pre-wash is advisable. - Deselect the spin for...
Page 34 - Outerwear
Programme chart 34 Outerwear Cold to 40 °C Max. load 2.5 kg Items Performance outerwear (e.g. jackets and trousers) made from mem-brane fabric such as Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER®,etc. Tip - Zip up or close any jackets with Velcro before washing. - Do not use fabric conditioner. - If required,...
Page 35 - Extra options; Selecting extra options; The relevant sensor will light up brightly.; The wash duration is reduced.; Soak; - A duration of between 30 minutes
Extra options 35 You can use the extra options buttonsto augment the wash programmes. Selecting extra options Extra options are selected and deselec-ted using the relevant sensor buttonson the control field. Touch the sensor control for the extraoption you want. The relevant sensor will light up b...
Page 37 - Garment care label symbols
Garment care label symbols 37 Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is themaximum temperature at which thegarment can be washed. Normal agitation Reduced agitation Much reduced agitation Hand wash Do not wash Programme selection ex-amples Programme Care symbols Cottons Minimum iro...
Page 38 - Programme sequence; Main wash
Programme sequence 38 Main wash Rinse Spin Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinse cycles ECO 40-60 2–3 2 Cottons 2-5 1,2,3 Minimum iron 2-4 2,3 Delicates 2-4 2,3 Woollens 2 Shirts 3-4 3 Express 20 1 Dark garments/Denim 3-5 2,3 Oute...
Page 39 - Woollens
Programme sequence 39 = low water level = medium water level = high water level = intensive rhythm = normal rhythm = sensitive rhythm = handwash rhythm = carried out – = not carried out This washing machine has fully elec-tronic controls with automatic load con-trol. The washing mach...
Page 40 - Changing the programme sequence; Cancelling a programme
Changing the programme sequence 40 Changing a programme oradding/removing laundry After the successful start of a pro-gramme it is no longer possible to se-lect a different programme. After the start of a programme it is nolonger possible to open the door. If you would like to change the pro-gramme ...
Page 41 - The correct detergent; - the soiling level of the load; Water softeners; Dispensing aids
Detergent 41 The correct detergent All detergents produced for automaticwashing machines are suitable. Followthe manufacturer's instructions anddosage recommendations on the pack-aging. For users in Asia:please use a low foaming detergentsuitable for use in front-loading ma-chines The right amount t...
Page 42 - Water plus
Detergent 42 Adding fabric conditioner or li-quid starch separately Prepare the starch in accordance withthe manufacturer's instructions on thepackaging. Tip: When adding fabric softener, activ- ate the Water plus extra. Add fabric conditioner to the com- partment or insert the appropriatecapsul...
Page 43 - Recommended Miele detergents
Detergent 43 Recommended Miele detergents Miele detergents have been specially designed for day-to-day use in Miele wash-ing machines. See “Detergents and care products” for more information aboutthese detergents. Miele detergents Miele capsules UltraWhite UltraColor ECO 40-60 – Cotton...
Page 45 - Cleaning and care; Risk of electric shock!
Cleaning and care 45 Cleaning the external casingand the control panel Risk of electric shock! Mains voltage is present when thewashing machine is switched offDisconnect the machine from theelectricity supply before cleaning ormaintenance. Risk of damage due to ingress of water.The pressure of a...
Page 46 - Cleaning the siphon and the
Cleaning and care 46 Cleaning the siphon and the / compartment channel Liquid starch results in clogging. Ifclogged, the siphon in the / compartment will not work and thecompartment can overflow.Clean the siphon particularly thor-oughly after using liquid starch a fewtimes. 1. Remove the sip...
Page 47 - Cleaning the water inlet filter; must
Cleaning and care 47 Hygiene info(Cleaning the drum) Washing at low temperatures and/or us-ing liquid detergent can cause bacteriaand unpleasant odours to build up inthe washing machine. Use the Cot- tons 90 °C programme to clean the washing machine. Clean the drum whenthe indicator light comes ...
Page 48 - Problem solving guide; The programme does not start; Problem
Problem solving guide 48 Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easilyremedied. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to callthe Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser...
Page 50 - During the programme, a symbol appears in the time display; The programme has been interrupted.
Problem solving guide 50 During the programme, a symbol appears in the time display Message Cause and remedy lights up The programme selector was moved to a differentposition after the programme had started. Turn the programme selector back to the originalposition. The programme has been inter...
Page 51 - General problems with the washing machine
Problem solving guide 51 General problems with the washing machine Problem Cause and remedy The washing machinesmells. The indicator light was ignored. A wash pro- gramme using a temperature above 60 °C has notbeen run for a long time. In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odoursbuilding ...
Page 53 - An unsatisfactory wash result
Problem solving guide 53 An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Cause and remedy Liquid detergent doesnot give the requiredresult. Liquid detergents usually contain no bleachingagents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and teastains. Use a general purpose powder detergent contain-ing a bleaching age...
Page 54 - The door will not open
Problem solving guide 54 The door will not open Problem Cause and remedy The door cannot bepulled open during aprogramme. The door is locked during a programme. Touch the Start/Stop sensor to cancel the pro- gramme. The programme is cancelled, the door will unlock andyou will be able to pull it op...
Page 55 - Switch off the washing machine.
Problem solving guide 55 Opening the door in the eventof a blocked drain outlet and/or power cut Switch off the washing machine. Open the access panel for the drainpump. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, there maybe a large quantity of water left behindin the washing machine. ...
Page 56 - Clean the drain filter thoroughly.
Problem solving guide 56 Clean the drain filter thoroughly. Remove any foreign objects (e.g.,buttons, coins etc.) and clean the in-terior. Turn the impellers by hand tocheck that they rotate freely. Replace the drain filter correctly andtighten it securely. Close the drain pump access panel....
Page 57 - Service; Contact in the event of a fault
Service 57 Information to help you rectify faultsyourself and about Miele spare partscan be found at www.miele.com/ser-vice. Contact in the event of a fault In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contactyour Miele dealer or the Miele CustomerService Department. You can bo...
Page 58 - Installation; Front view
Installation *INSTALLATION* 58 Front view a Inlet hose with Waterproof system b Mains connection cable c Flexible drain hose (with detachableswivel elbow) d Control panel e Detergent dispenser drawer f Door g Access to drain filters, drain pumpsand emergency release h Four height-adjustable feet
Page 59 - Rear view; Drain hose
Installation *INSTALLATION* 59 Rear view a Drain hose b Transport clips for inlet and drainhoses and mains connection cable c Mains connection cable d Protruding lid for holding when mov-ing the machine e Inlet hose with Waterproof system f Safety caps for transit bars g Transport clips for inlet an...
Page 60 - Installation surface; If installing on a wooden joist floor:
Installation *INSTALLATION* 60 Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable in-stallation surface. It is far less prone tovibration during the spin cycle thanwooden floorboards or a carpeted sur-face. Please note: The machine must be level and se-curely positioned. To avoid vibrati...
Page 61 - Removing the transit bars; Removing the left-hand transit bar
Installation *INSTALLATION* 61 Removing the transit bars Removing the left-hand transit bar Push the cover out and turn the left-hand transit bar 90° using the span-ner supplied. Withdraw the transit bar. Removing the right-hand transit bar Push the cover out and turn the left-hand transit bar...
Page 62 - Covering holes
Installation *INSTALLATION* 62 Covering holes Risk of injury from sharp edges. There is a risk of injury from reachinginto holes that are not covered.Cover the holes for the transit barsafter they have been removed. Push the covers in firmly until theyengage in position. Securing the transit bar...
Page 63 - Fitting the transit bars; Opening the covers
Installation *INSTALLATION* 63 Fitting the transit bars Opening the covers Press against the retainer with asharp object (a narrow screwdriver,for example). The cover opens. Fitting the transit bars To fit the bars, follow the instructionsfor removing them in reverse order. Tip: The bars will sl...
Page 64 - Levelling the machine; Screwing out and adjusting the feet
Installation *INSTALLATION* 64 Levelling the machine The washing machine must stand per-fectly level on all four feet to ensuresafe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase elec-tricity and water consumption and maycause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet...
Page 65 - Risk of electric shock due to ex-
Installation *INSTALLATION* 65 Installing under a continuous work-top Risk of electric shock due to ex- posed cablesThere is a risk of coming into contactwith live parts while the lid is re-moved.Do not remove the washing machinelid. This washing machine (with lid intact)can be pushed under a coun...
Page 66 - The water protection system; Inlet hose
Installation *INSTALLATION* 66 The water protection system The Miele water protection system pro-tects all parts of the washing machinefrom water damage. The system consists of three main com-ponents: - the inlet hose - the electronic unit and drainage and overflow protection - the drain hose The Wa...
Page 67 - The electronic unit
Installation *INSTALLATION* 67 The electronic unit and drainage and overflow protection - Drainage protection Any leaking water is collected in thesump in the base of the machine. A float switch closes the solenoid valves , preventing any more water from flowing into the machine andwater in ...
Page 68 - Connection to the water supply; Health risk and risk of damage
Installation *INSTALLATION* 68 Connection to the water supply Health risk and risk of damage due to contaminated incoming water.The quality of the incoming watermust correspond to the drinking wa-ter specification of the country inwhich the washing machine is beingoperated.Always connect the washi...
Page 69 - Maintenance
Installation *INSTALLATION* 69 Maintenance Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement. Damage caused by dirty water. This washing machine has a filter inthe hose connection to the casing toprotect the solenoid valve.This filter must not be removed. Hose extension A 1.5 m...
Page 70 - Water drainage; Fitting the elbow
Installation *INSTALLATION* 70 Water drainage The suds are drained through a drainpump with a 1 m high delivery head. Forthe water to drain freely, the hose mustbe free of kinks.If required, the hose can be extended toa length of up to 5 m. Accessories areavailable from your Miele dealer or fromthe ...
Page 72 - Electrical connection; Risk of fire from overheating.
Installation *INSTALLATION* 72 Electrical connection The washing machine is supplied withan electrical connection cable withmoulded plug ready for connection to aswitched socket. The socket must be easily accessibleafter the washing machine has been in-stalled. If that is not possible, ensurethat a ...
Page 74 - Consumption data
Consumption data 74 P rogr amme L oad Ener gy W at er Running time T emper atur e 1 Residual moistur e Speed kg kWh Litr es h:min °C % rpm ECO 40-60 * 8.0 0.77 60 3:39 42 51 1400 4.0 0.40 52 2:39 31 51 1400 2.0 0.20 28 2:39 25 54 1400 Cott ons 60 8.0 1.35 49 2:29 52 53 1400 20 3 8.0 0.35 69 2:39 20...
Page 75 - Accessing the programming level; Start
Programmable functions 75 The programmable functions are usedto alter the washing machine’s elec-tronics to suit changing requirements.Programmable functions can bealtered at any time. The programming is carried out in eightsteps ( , , ... ) using the sensor controls. Accessing the programmi...
Page 76 - Exit programming level
Programmable functions 76 Editing and saving a program-mable function You can either switch a programmablefunction on/off or select different op-tions. Touch the or sensor control to switch the programmable functionon/off or to select an option: Programmable function Available options ...
Page 77 - Sensor tone; Switch-off tone volume; mal
Programmable functions 77 Sensor tone Each touch of a sensor control is con-firmed with an audible tone. Selection = Sensor tone is switched off = Sensor tone is set to normal volume = Sensor tone is set to loud volume Lock code The lock code prevents the washingmachine being use...
Page 78 - Control panel switch-off; Memory
Programmable functions 78 Control panel switch-off status To save energy the time display andsensors will go out after 10 minutes,and only the Start / Add laundry sensor will flash slowly. Options = Off The time display and sensorswill remain lit up while thewashing machine is switchedon ...
Page 79 - Soak duration; Gentle action; Reduce temperature
Programmable functions 79 Soak duration You can set a duration for the soakprocess of between 30 minutes andtwo hours. You can select the duration in 30 minuteincrements. When the Soak Extra option is selected the laundry will be soakedfor the duration selected. Options = 30 minutes soak dur...
Page 80 - Water plus level
Programmable functions 80 Water plus level There are three different water levelswhich can be selected by activatingthe Water + extra. Options = No higher water level = Water level increase by 1 level when washing and rinsing = Water level increase by 2 levels when washing and rinsin...
Page 81 - normal
Programmable functions 81 Low water pressure If the water pressure is below 100 kPa(1 bar), the washing machine cancelsthe programme and the fault mes- sage appears. If the water pressure cannot be in-creased, activating this function willprevent the programme from being can-celled. Options ...
Page 82 - Optional accessories
Optional accessories 82 Detergent, fabric care products, addit-ives and machine care products areavailable for this washing machine. Allproducts have been designed for Mielewashing machines. These and many other products can beordered from www.shop.miele.com, theMiele Customer Service Department ory...
Page 83 - Fabric care
Optional accessories 83 SilkCare - Liquid detergent for silks - Contains a special silk protein condi- tioning formula - Gentle on colours - Only available as capsules Fabric care Fabric care is available as capsules in convenient single dose amounts or ina handy bottle. Proofing agent - For pro...
Page 88 - WDD 131 WPS GuideLine