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To access programmable functions

Use the

Start/Stop

button and the

program selector to access the
programmable functions. This
second function for the button and
selector is not indicated on the panel.

Before you begin, check that:

– The washer is switched off.

– The door is properly closed.

Press and hold the

Start/Stop

button

during steps

Press the

I-On/0-Off

button in.

As soon as the display shows . . .

Language

...

. . . you can release the

Start/

Stop

button.

You now have access to the
programmable functions.

To select a programmable function

Turn the program selector until the
desired programmable function
appears in the display.

To change a displayed
programmable function, press the

Start/Stop

button.

To change a programmable function

Turn the program selector to see the
various options available for a
programmable function.

The currently set option is marked with
a check

Turn the program selector until the
desired option appears.

To activate the option, press the

Start/Stop

button.

To exit a programmable function

Turn the program selector until

Back

appears in the display.

Press the

Start/Stop

button.

Language

The display can be set to appear in
one of several different languages.

The flag

after the word

Language

is a

cue for the user, in case the menu item
appears in an unfamiliar language.

The selected language will be stored in
the memory.

Programmable functions

Summary of Contents for NOVOTRONIC W 1612

Page 1: ... W 1612 To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance it is essential that you read these operating instructions before installation and use This maschine is not approved for use in the United States M Nr 07 264 960 en CA ...

Page 2: ...t often contains valuable materials However they may also contain harmful substances that were necessary for safe use Improperly disposing of these items in your household waste can be detrimental to health and the environment This is why it is important NEVER to dispose of your old appliance with the regular household garbage Instead please contact your local community waste collection point to r...

Page 3: ...to wash correctly 14 Brief instructions 14 Spin cycles 19 Final spin cycle speed 19 Rinse cycle spins 19 De select final spin Rinse hold 19 De select the rinse spin s and final spin none u 19 Program overview 20 Extra options 22 Garment care label symbols 23 Program sequence 24 Changing a program sequence 26 Canceling a program 26 Interrupting a program 26 Changing a program 26 Loading or removing...

Page 4: ...ubleshooting 34 What to do if 34 No wash program will start 34 Fault messages in the display 35 General problems 36 Unsatisfactory wash results 37 The loading door cannot be opened with the Door button 38 Opening the loading door blocked drain outlet and or power outage 39 Customer service 41 Repairs 41 Program updates PC 41 Warranty conditions and warranty period 41 Additional accessories 41 Inst...

Page 5: ...ectrical connection 52 ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS 52 Electrical connection 52 Technical data 53 Programmable functions 55 To access programmable functions 55 To select a programmable function 55 To change a programmable function 55 To exit a programmable function 55 Language 55 Water plus 56 Gentle wash 56 Suds cooldown 56 Pin code 57 Temperature unit 58 Buzzer 58 Keypad tone 58 Brightness 58 Contras...

Page 6: ...states that they can be washed Other uses may be dangerous Miele will not be held liable for damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation Individuals who are incapable of using the appliance safely because of reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or because of a lack of experience or knowledge must not use this appliance without supervision or instruction by a responsible person ...

Page 7: ...ords danger of fire from overheating Use only genuine Miele replacement parts to replace defective components Only these parts are guaranteed to meet applicable safety requirements Unauthorized repairs may create unforeseeable risks for the user for which Miele assumes no liability Repairs should be carried out only by authorized Miele technicians otherwise associated damage will not be covered by...

Page 8: ...ices during spinning For extended absences e g a vacation close the taps especially if there is no gully near the washer Danger of flooding Before hanging the drain hose in the washbasin make sure the water will drain away quickly enough Secure the hose from slipping The force of the water exiting the hose can cause an unsecured hose to pop out of the basin Ensure that no foreign bodies e g nails ...

Page 9: ...sely follow the manufacturer s instructions Colour removers contain sulphur compounds which can lead to corrosion Therefore do not use colour removers in the washer If liquid detergent comes into contact with the eyes immediately flush with copious amounts of lukewarm water If accidentally swallowed imme diately seek medical attention Persons with sensitive or damaged skin should avoid contact wit...

Page 10: ...diagnostic checks and programming updates eStart Stop button Starts the selected wash program or stops a started program fExtra option buttons Various extras can be added to the wash programs gProgram selector For selecting a program The indicator light next to the selected program comes on The program dial can be turned right or left hDoor button Opens the drum door iI On 0 Off button For switchi...

Page 11: ...s the estimated program duration in hours and minutes is displayed During the first 8 minutes of the program the washer calculates the quantity and absorbency of the laundry This can cause an increase or decrease in program times Programmable functions The programmable functions can be used to adapt the washer to your personal requirements In programming mode the display will show the function sel...

Page 12: ...r the first time the welcome screen will appear The welcome screen will appear in the display every time the washer is switched on until a program lasting longer than 1 hour has been completed Setting the language You will be prompted to select the desired display language You can change the language at any time through the programmable functions deutsch Turn the program selector to select the des...

Page 13: ... or above will draw from the hot water supply The only exception is the Wool program which protects garments by avoiding the use of hot water Detergent consumption Do not exceed the maximum detergent dose listed on the package Adjust the detergent dose to suit how soiled the laundry is For smaller loads reduce the amount approx 1 3 less detergent for a half load Choosing the right extra options Sh...

Page 14: ...brics with solvent based products gasoline for example make sure that the product does NOT come into contact with any plastic parts NEVER use solvent based cleaners e g gasoline cleaner s solvent on or around the washing machine Sort the laundry Sort garments by colour and care requirements see collar or side seam for garment tags Dark items may bleed colour for the first few washes To avoid stain...

Page 15: ...load sizes However overloading diminishes wash performance and leads to creasing Check that no items are trapped between the drum door and the door seal Gently swing the loading door shut DSelect program Turn the program selector right or left to select the desired program A program is selected when the indicator light next to the program name is on ESelect a temperature spin speed You can modify ...

Page 16: ...ble stains The main wash is shortened Sensitive The water level for washing and rinsing is increased You can also select other settings like Water plus as described in the section on Programmable functions Heavy Soil For more heavily soiled items dust sand etc Buzzer You will hear a buzzer sound at the end of a program and when Rinse hold is reached The buzzer continues to ring until the washer is...

Page 17: ... wash rinse and spin results increased water consumption because of an automatic additional rinse cycle a burden to the environment Pull out the detergent drawer and fill with product as follows i Detergent for the pre wash we recommend dividing the total detergent amount as follows 1 3 in compartmenti and 2 3 in compartment j j Detergent for the main wash Fabric softener or liquid starch Close th...

Page 18: ...ram step is currently running IRemove the laundry when the program is finished In crease free mode the display alternates between 0 00 Anti crease and 0 00 Finish Press theDoor button to open the drum door Remove the laundry Check that all items have been removed from the drum Items left behind could shrink or bleed colour during the next load Check the folds in the door seal for foreign objects U...

Page 19: ...peed button to select the Rinse hold feature After the last rinse cycle the laundry remains in the water This helps reduce creasing if the laundry cannot be immediately removed from the drum upon program completion Start the final spin The washer automatically offers you the highest possible spin speed However you can select a lower speed RPM Use the Start Stop button to start the final spin End t...

Page 20: ...s labelled by the manufacturer as machine washable Note The fine dust typically found in curtains makes it advisable to use a program with pre wash For curtains that crease easily reduce the final spin cycle speed or deselect the final spin altogether Woolens 40 C to cold Fabric Textiles made of wool or wool blends and hand washable garments Note For fabrics that crease easily reduce the final spi...

Page 21: ...irts 60 C to cold Note Pre treat soiled cuffs and collars as needed For silk shirts and blouses use the Delicates program Denim Jeans 60 C to cold Note Wash denim inside out Denim items may run during the first few washes Take care to wash light and dark items separately Darks 40 C to cold Fabric Black and dark items made of cotton or mixed fibres Note Wash inside out Drain Spin Note Drain only Se...

Page 22: ... extras can be added to a program Short Sensitive Heavy Soil Buzzer Normal X X X X Wrinkle Free X X X X Delicates X X X Woolens X Express X X Colours X Dress Shirts X X X Denim Jeans X X X Darks X X Extra options 22 ...

Page 23: ...76 Colours 7621 Drying The dots indicate the temperature q Normal temperature r Low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing The dots indicate the ironing temperature I approx 200 H approx 150 G approx 110 C J Do not iron Professional cleaning f Dry clean only The letters indicate the solvent to be used p w Professional wet clean only D Do not dry clean Bleaching x Any oxidizing bleaching agent can...

Page 24: ...3 L Woolens e e e 2 L L Express d b d 2 32 L L Colours abc e 2 32 L L Dress Shirts e c e 2 L Denim Jeans c e 3 L Darks b d 3 L L Drain Spin L d low water level medium water level e high water level a Intensive rhythm b Normal rhythm c Gentle rhythm d Sensitive rhythm e Handwash speed See the next page for program sequence details Program sequence 24 ...

Page 25: ...hed Special features in the program sequences Anti crease To help prevent wrinkles the washer drum will continue to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes after program completion Exceptions In the Woolens program there is no anti crease feature The washer can be opened at any time 1 For temperature selections from 60 C to 95 C a second rinse will take place For temperature selections below 60 C t...

Page 26: ...am Interrupting a program Use the I On 0 Off button to switch the washer off To continue with the same program Use the I On 0 Off button to switch the washer back on Changing a program Program Once a program has started a different program cannot be selected Temperature This setting can be changed within the first five minutes Press the Temperature button Spin speed This setting can be changed up ...

Page 27: ... above situations the following message will appear in the display Door locked Childproof lock The childproof lock prevents the front door from being opened and programs from being interrupted Childproof feature ON Once a program has started press and hold the Start Stop button Stop or in 3 sec 0 Hold down the Start Stop button until the time has elapsed and the following appears in the display Lo...

Page 28: ...ashing machines Consult the package for dosages and instructions Universal Colour Delicates Normal X X Wrinkle Free X X Delicates X Woolens Liquid detergent especially for woollens Express X X Colours X X Dress Shirts X X Denim Jeans X1 Darks X1 1 liquid detergent only Detergent 28 ...

Page 29: ...on US soft I 0 130 0 8 4 medium II 130 250 8 4 14 hard to very hard III more than 250 more than 14 Water softener If your water is in class II or III you can add a water softener to help cut down on the use of detergent Consult the package for dosing First add the detergent then add the water softener In this case you can dose the detergent as you would for class I Washing with several components ...

Page 30: ...tment Do not exceed the maximum fill line The product will be dispensed automatically during the final rinse cycle At the end of the wash program there will be a small amount of water left in compartment If starch is used frequently be sure to thoroughly clean the dispenser compartment especially the siphon Dyes and dye removers Never use dye removers in this washer Dyes intended for use in househ...

Page 31: ...se down the washer Use a mild cleanser or soapy water to clean the housing and panel then dry with a soft cloth Use a special stainless steel cleaning product to clean the drum Do NOT use solvent based products abrasive cleaners or glass or all purpose cleaning agents They can damage the plastic surfaces and other components Cleaning the dispenser drawer Regularly remove any detergent residue Pull...

Page 32: ... the fabric softener channel with warm water and a brush If liquid starch is used often the siphon and fabric softener channel will need to be thoroughly cleaned Liquid starch can cause a build up and clogging Cleaning the detergent drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove any detergent residue and lime deposits from the jets inside the detergent drawer Cleaning and care 32 ...

Page 33: ...d of the inlet hose to the stopcock Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess Use flat pliers to grasp the plastic filter piece 2 then remove the filter Clean the filter Reverse the instructions to re insert the filter and seal To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Use adjustable pliers to carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew Use flat pliers to pull the filt...

Page 34: ...can place the user at considerable risk of harm No wash program will start Problem Possible cause Remedy The display is dark and the indicator light for the Start Stop button does not come on There is no power to the washer Check whether the cord is plugged in the fuse is in working order The display prompts you to enter a pin code The pin code feature is active Enter and confirm the pin code De a...

Page 35: ... the inlet hose is pinched or bent the water pressure is too low The display lights up and Waterproof fault flashes The water protection system was triggered Call the service department The display lights up and Technical fault flashes There is a fault Re start the program If the fault message appears again call Customer Service The display flashes Anti crease Chk detergent Excessive foam has buil...

Page 36: ...finishes A lot of detergent is left behind in the detergent compartment The water pressure is too low Clean the water inlet filter Consider using the Sensitive option Powdered detergents used along with water softeners tend to clump Clean the detergent compartment and in the future first load the detergent into the compartment followed by the water softener Some fabric softener remains behind in t...

Page 37: ...n heavily soiled laundry For heavily soiled laundry you can add more powdered detergent or use liquid detergent Before washing the next load run the 60 C wash program with liquid detergent but no laundry in the machine There are white spots that look like powdered detergent on your dark garments Some powdered detergents contain an insoluble mineral ingredient zeolites that acts as a water softener...

Page 38: ...der Safety lock The pin code feature is active Switch off the pin code as described in the section on Programmable functions under Pin code Power failure Open the loading door as described in the next section The door was not properly closed Firmly press the latch side of the loading door then press the Door button There is still water in the drum and the washer cannot drain Clean the drain filter...

Page 39: ...is blocked up to 25 l will be retained inside the washer Caution If laundry has just been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Beware of scalding How to drain the washer Place a suitable container under the access flap Do NOT unscrew or entirely remove the drain filter Instead loosen the drain filter enough to allow the water to drain out To interrupt th...

Page 40: ...sing an obstruction Put the drain filter back in place and tighten it down If the drain filter is not securely tightened there is a risk of water leakage during operation Opening the loading door NEVER reach into the drum until is has completely stopped moving Reaching into a moving drum carries the risk of serious injury Pull the emergency release see illustration The loading door will open Troub...

Page 41: ...e door is open Program updates PC The PC optical interface is used by Customer Service to transfer program updates PC Program Correction This information is used to integrate future developments in detergents fabrics and wash procedures into your appliance Miele will give timely notification of Program updates Warranty conditions and warranty period The washer comes with a two year warranty Furthe...

Page 42: ...or tap water cold cPower cord d g Drain hose with detachable swivel elbow hDetergent dispenser drawer iControl panel jLoading door kAccess to drain filter drain pump and emergency door release nFour height adjustable feet Installation and connection 42 ...

Page 43: ...n moving the washer bPower cord cInlet hose for hot water dInlet hose for tap water cold eDrain hose fShipping rod covers gBracket for inlet hose drain hose power cord hBrackets for shipping rods when removed Installation and connection 43 ...

Page 44: ...e corner of a room This is typically the most stable part of the floor If the washer is being installed on a raised plinth it MUST be secured against slippage using retaining clips contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service Otherwise the washer may fall off the platform during spinning Transporting the washer to the installation site To remove the washer from the packing case to the insta...

Page 45: ... Use the combination wrench supplied to turn the left hand shipping rod 90 and then pull the rod out Turn the right hand shipping rod 90 and pull it out Installation and connection 45 ...

Page 46: ...g machine Make sure that the holes b are fitted over the retainers a The washer must NOT be moved without the shipping rods in place Store them as shown or keep in a safe place for future use They will need to be attached every time you transport the washer for example during a move Re fitting the shipping rods Reverse the instructions to attach the shipping rods when needed Installation and conne...

Page 47: ... screwed in position Use the combination wrench provided to turn the counternut 2 counterclockwise Then turn the counter nut 2 together with the foot 1 to unscrew Use a level to check that the washer is standing square Hold the foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Now use the combination wrench to screw the counternut 2 firmly back up against the housing All four counternuts must be tightened firmly...

Page 48: ...ryer stack The washer can be stacked with a Miele tumble dryer A stacking kit will WTV 412 part 6 478 870 be required and can be obtained through your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service Please note a Safety clearance to wall at least 2 cm b Height Stacking kit without pull out shelf approx 170 cm c Depth of the washer dryer stack approx 65 cm Installation and connection 48 ...

Page 49: ...her is designed to comply with applicable CSA standards for connection to a tap water line It does not require a non return valve The flow pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa If the pressure is above 1000 kPa a pressure reducing valve MUST be installed Two stopcocks with3 4 thread are required for connecting to the water supply If these are not available you will need to have a qualified...

Page 50: ...tructions The second unused inlet hose with the red tag will be attached to the rear of the washer after re programming Hot water connection The hot water connection is established using the inlet hose with the red marking Tips for the hot water connection The hot water temperature at the stopcock must not exceed 60 C and the ideal temperature is 55 C If the hot water inlet is closed the washer wi...

Page 51: ...elivery heads over 1m up to a max of 1 8 m contact your Miele Customer Service for a replacement pump and with a part 1053992 Drain hose connection 1 Hang directly into a washbasin or sink Please note Secure the hose over the edge so that it will not slip Make sure that the water can drain away freely without hindrance Otherwise the water could overflow or be sucked back up into the washing machin...

Page 52: ...et installed by a qualified electrician ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS This installation should be performed by an experienced an qualified technician in accordance with local codes and regulations The washing machine is supplied with a 1 6 m lang 3 wire cord ending in an NEMA 5 15P plug ready for connection to a 120 V 15 A 60 Hz AC power supply The proper outlet can be pruchased from a electrical supply...

Page 53: ...nnected load watts see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see section on Consumption data Min water flow pressure 100 kPa 1 bar Max water flow pressure 1000 kPa 10 bar Inlet hose length 1 60 m Drain hose length 1 50 m Length of power cord 1 60 m Max drain pump height 1 00 m Max drain pump length 5 00 m LED light emitting diodes Class 1 Test certifications granted see data plate...

Page 54: ...Programmable functions for changing default settings You can use the programmable functions to adjust the electronics to suit changing requirements Programmable functions can be changed at any time ...

Page 55: ...able function appears in the display ETo change a displayed programmable function press the Start Stop button To change a programmable function Turn the program selector to see the various options available for a programmable function The currently set option is marked with a check L FTurn the program selector until the desired option appears GTo activate the option press the Start Stop button To ...

Page 56: ...uces the drum action It is suitable for gently washing mildly soiled items This option can be activated within the programs for Normal and Wrinkle Free The factory setting for Gentle wash is Off Suds cooldown With this feature additional water flows into the washer at the end of the main wash to cool down the suds The cooldown feature kicks in with the 95 C and 75 C programs Cooldown should be act...

Page 57: ...t Repeat this process until all three digits have been entered 1 2 5 Press the Start Stopbutton The following appears in the display for confirmation Code activated Once the washer has switched off it cannot be used again unless the code is entered To operate the washer with the pin code When the appliance is switched on you will be prompted to enter the pin code Enter the code as explained above ...

Page 58: ...um volume whenever a program ends or when Rinse hold is reached Keypad tone There will be a beep whenever a button is pressed The factory setting for the keypad tone is Off Brightness There are 10 different settings for the display brightness The bar diagram indicates which level is selected The factory setting for brightness is 5 The brightness changes as soon as you choose a different setting Co...

Page 59: ...isplay remains visible while a program is running Memory Whenever a program starts the washing machine stores the most recently selected settings program temperature spin speed RPM and any extra options The next time the machine is switched on the washer displays this stored information The factory setting for the memory function is Off Anti crease The crease free setting is designed to help preve...

Page 60: ...Subject to change without notice 2009 M Nr 07 264 960 01 ...

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