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Operating instructions

Washer
W 1966

To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

05 631 101

M.-Nr.

Summary of Contents for NOVOTRONIC W 1966

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Washer W 1966 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use V 05 631 101 M Nr ...

Page 2: ...options if needed 12 6 Add detergent 13 Detergent 14 Water softener 14 Fabric softener 15 Starch 15 Using the Starch program 15 Fabric dye 15 Using the washer 16 7 Start the program 16 8 Activate the program lock if necessary 16 9 Unload the laundry 17 Adding removing laundry during a wash program 18 Cancelling a program that has not yet started 18 Cancelling a program that has started 19 Making c...

Page 3: ...let hose filter 25 Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve 25 Frequently asked questions 26 The program will not start 26 The program stops and a fault indicator blinks 26 The program runs normally but a fault indicator lights up 27 Poor wash results 28 The door will not open when the Door button is pressed 30 Opening the drum door during a power failure 31 After Sales Service 32 PC Update 32 Insta...

Page 4: ...ted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive sub stances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used...

Page 5: ...ble to enhance a wash program 5 Spin speed selector button allows you to select the final spin speed of a program 6 Spin speed indicator light 7 Program selector for selecting a program and wash tem perature The light ring will go out a few minutes after the end of the program to save en ergy 8 Program sequence display shows the currect cycle of the wash program 9 Fault indicators Guide to the was...

Page 6: ... without laundry and without detergent to flush out any residual water from the factory testing process Close washer door Press in the On Off button Turn the program selector to COTTONS very hot Press the Spin button until the 900 mark of the indicator lights Press the START button Once the program ends the washer can be used for laundry Before using the washer 6 ...

Page 7: ... stains blood egg coffee tea etc or badly soiled areas collars and cuffs should be pretreated with a stain remover or a paste made from powder detergent and warm water Dark fabrics often bleed the first few times they are washed They should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load Remove any lead weights or strips from curtains before washing Loose bra underwires sh...

Page 8: ...sh mixed loads of small and large items This will im prove washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly Note Overloading the washer will affect wash results and cause wrinkling Close the drum door To prevent damage to the door seal and clothing make sure that there are no clothes caught between the drum door and the seal Using the washer 8 ...

Page 9: ...lends A mild range of wash temp eratures low water level and minimum drum movement gently clean and main tain the shape of garments Jeans Specially designed program that washes denim materials at the correct temperature to release stains and at a spin speed that prevents wrinkles Dress shirts Program for cleaning dress shirts with reduced wrinkling Fine rinse Laundry is only rinsed and spun in thi...

Page 10: ...s 20 C cold 6 A dark colors tempera ture sensitive fabrics Spandex microfibers etc Drain Spin No available wash options DELICATES Available wash options Soak Heavy soil Extended 40 C warm 7 B light colors For synthetics machine washable silks satin hosiery lingerie lace or crocheted non wool items curtains and knits 30 C cold 6 A dark colors cold cold 6 lace or sheer fabrics embroidered items SILK...

Page 11: ...o spin DELICATES 400 to no spin Silk Special spin options Hold Laundry is not spun and remains soaking in water This will prevent wrinkles if the laundry is not removed immediately at the end of the wash program When ready select a spin speed to continue the program To finish the program Press the Door button No spin The laundry is not spun after the final rinse but the water is drained away After...

Page 12: ...ess of the Soak button will add 30 minutes 6 hours max of soak time to the wash program Heavy soil For heavy soiled laundry where a pre treatment is necessary to remove sur face soiling Extended For laundry with stubborn or old stains The longer wash time works to relax fabrics and release stains The total time for the wash program will be extended Sensitive An additional final rinse will wash awa...

Page 13: ...tergent for the main wash i Only add detergent 1 4 of the total recommended amount of detergent to this compartment if the heavy soil wash option is selected Fabric softener or liquid starch Close the detergent dispenser drawer Do not use detergents contain ing chemical solvents Using the washer 13 ...

Page 14: ...artment i if the Heavy soil option was selected If you select the Heavy soil option and you are using liquid detergent insert the liquid detergent insert into compart ment j This will prevent the deter gent for the main wash being used in the first wash of the Heavy soil option Do not use chlorine bleach Water hardness Hardness level Water quality Water hardness ppm 1 soft 0 130 2 middle 130 250 3...

Page 15: ...the end of the program Never mix fabric softener and starch in compartment This will clog the dispenser Starch Starching can be included in any wash program as part of the final rinse or can be performed separately Open compartment Add the recommended amount of starch to compartment Close the compartment lid and push in the dispenser drawer The starch will be dispensed during the final rinse Using...

Page 16: ...he program Press START to begin the program 8 Activate the program lock if necessary Hold the START button until the Door Lock indicator lights up See Locking the washer for further de tails Using the washer 16 ...

Page 17: ... of the door seal for any small articles which may have been trapped Check the drum for any missed pieces of laundry Items inadver tently left in the washer may be dam aged e g shrink or discolored dur ing the next wash cycle Turn off the washer using the On Off button and turn the program selector to End Close the drum door Otherwise foreign objects may find their way into the drum These could be...

Page 18: ...ram will automatically con tinue The drum door can not be opened if the water temperature is greater than 55 C the water level is too high the child safety lock is activated the program has reached the final spin cycle If you press the Door button during any of these conditions the Door Lock indicator will light Cancelling a program that has not yet started Turn the program selector to End for a f...

Page 19: ...n other temperature within the same program Once the program starts you can not change to a different program The Anti crease End indicator will blink if the program selector has been moved The program will not be af fected The indicator will go out if the program selector is turned back to the original program Skipping part of a program Turn the program selector to End When the desired program cy...

Page 20: ...ccept program changes and will continue to the end of the program At the end of the program the lock is automatically unlocked To cancel the program lock Hold the START button until the Door Lock indicator goes out Exception The program selector was moved and the Anti crease End indicator blinks in the program sequence display Turn the program selector back to the originally selected program The A...

Page 21: ...ton and hold the button pressed in during steps 3 to 5 3 Turn the program selector slowly step by step clockwise to COTTONS 60 C 4 Turn the program selector slowly step by step counterclockwise to End and stop 5 Then turn the program selector slowly step by step counterclockwise to the DELICATES cold position The Door Lock indicator lower right of control panel flashes 6 Release the Heavy Soil but...

Page 22: ...rom Miele s Technical Service Department part 00 077 927 Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue should be cleaned out regularly Pull out the detergent drawer until it stops Press down on the red release lever and pull the drawer out of the machine Clean the dispenser compartments and the fabric softener duct Remove the siphon tube from the compartment and rinse under warm water Do not use...

Page 23: ...a 2 quart capacity container underneath the drain tube Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise 2 3 times Do not remove it About 2 quarts of water will drain out of the hose If the main drain hose is clogged more water will be retained in the machine max 6 5 gal In this case tighten the lint trap lid and empty the container be fore repeating the procedure as often as necessary Caution If the laundr...

Page 24: ...ean the inside of the lint trap hous ing Remove any detergent deposits or foreign objects from the threads of the filter housing and filter unit before returning the lint trap Return the lint trap and tighten into place If the lint trap is not tightened se curely water will leak out when the machine is used After cleaning Run the Fine rinse program This step is necessary to activate the ball valve...

Page 25: ...Quick Guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read all instructions especially the Important Safety Instructions before using the washer ...

Page 26: ...y Turn on the washer using the On Off button Open the drum door using the Door button Load the laundry Close the drum door Make sure clothes will not be caught by the door 3 Select a program Check the program guide to determine which program is best for the load be ing washed 4 Select the spin speed Quick Guide ...

Page 27: ...y soil wash option is selected Fabric softener or liquid starch 7 Start the program 8 Activate the program lock if necessary Hold the START button until the Door Lock indicator lights up 9 Unload the laundry Open the drum door using the Door button Remove the laundry Turn off the washer using the On Off button and turn the program selector to End Close the drum door Quick Guide ...

Page 28: ...ors 20 C cold 6 A dark colors tempera ture sensitive fabrics Spandex microfibers etc Drain Spin No available wash options DELICATES Available wash options Soak Heavy soil Extended 40 C warm 7 B light colors For synthetics machine washable silks satin hosiery lingerie lace or crocheted non wool items curtains and knits 30 C cold 6 A dark colors cold cold 6 lace or sheer fabrics embroidered items SI...

Page 29: ...he hose connector Clean the filter under running water and carefully remove any large parti cles Replace the filter and seal and reconnect the hose Slowly turn on the valve and check for leaks Inspect the hose regularly The hose must be in good condition to withstand high water pressure The hose should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been otherwise damaged or cut ...

Page 30: ...t indicator Check drain blinks The drain is blocked Clean the lint trap and the drain pump The drain hose is too high The maximum drain pump height is 3 ft 1m the fault indicator Water intake blinks The water inlet is blocked Open the water valve The inlet hose filter is clogged Clean the filter under run ning water and carefully remove any large parti cles the Soak Heavy soil or Sensitive indica ...

Page 31: ...ts The machine has oversudsed Run a drain cycle Only use the recommended amount of a high efficiency detergent the Main Wash indica tor blinks in the program sequence display There is a fault Start the program once more If the fault message ap pears again call Miele s Technical Service Depart ment the Anti crease End in dicator blinks in the pro gram sequence display The program selector was moved...

Page 32: ...ght ring back on press a wash option button or turn the program selector detergent residue re mains in the dispenser drawer The water pressure is too low Clean the water intake hose filter under running water and carefully re move any large particles Select the Sensitive wash option with the next load Detergent used with a water softener tends to become sticky Add detergent to the dis penser befor...

Page 33: ...gent Before washing more laundry run an empty load on COTTONS 60 C with detergent to clean out the machine there is white deter gent residue on dark laundry The detergent was not completely dissolved be cause of hard water Before drying remove white residue with a brush for clothes In the future add a water softener to the detergent Frequently asked questions 29 ...

Page 34: ... was not closed correctly Push on the drum door and at the same time press the Door button There is still water in the drum and the washer can not drain it out Clean the lint trap and the drain pump See Washer care The hold spin speed was selected Select a spin speed to continue the program Once the program ends you will be able to open the door The no spin speed was selected Turn the program sele...

Page 35: ... trap door Drain the water from the washer as described in Washer care Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Make sure the machine is off and the drum has stopped turning A moving drum is dangerous To open the door pull down on the ring in the upper right corner of the access area Frequently asked questions 31 ...

Page 36: ...ce miele ca When contacting the Technical Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance Both can be found on the data plate visible above the front glass on the in side of the door PC Update The indicator marked PC allows a servi ce technician to update your machine s wash programs if new programs are developed or new fabrics are intro duced After Sales Service 32 ...

Page 37: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use Installation instructions 33 ...

Page 38: ...ppliance 35 Installation Front view 36 Installation site 37 Washer Dryer Stack 38 Installation 39 Remove the shipping struts 39 Level the washer 41 Adjust the four leveling feet 41 Plumbing connection Water connection 42 Connection to the drain system 44 Electrical connection Contents 34 ...

Page 39: ...dren Dan ger of suffocation Please recycle Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibilty of recycling these materials Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet and cut off its power co...

Page 40: ...e mark for cold water red mark for hot water cFlexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow drain options shown dDetergent dispenser drawer eControl panel fDrum door gAccess panel to lint trap and drain pump hFour height adjustable feet Installation 36 ...

Page 41: ...le spinning the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings If the installation must be on a wooden joist floor Install the unit on a 1 1 4 thick 23 5 8 x 23 5 8 wide plywood base Ideally the base should be large enough to span several joists and should be anchored to the joists and not just the floor boards If the machine is installed on a raised platform it must be secured with retai...

Page 42: ...g machine can be in stalled as part of a washer dryer stack in combination with a Miele tumble dryer The dryer can only be stacked on top of the washer and never vice versa The stacking kit part 12 996 026 is available from the Miele Technical Ser vice Department or your Miele dealer A washer and dryer should never be stacked without using the proper stacking kit Doing so is extremely dangerous as...

Page 43: ...ation site Do not lift the washer by the drum door Ensure that the machine s feet and the floor are dry to prevent slippage during the spin cycle Remove the shipping struts Turn the left shipping strut counter clockwise 90 Turn the right shipping strut clock wise 90 Installation 39 ...

Page 44: ...ps provided Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum The struts must be reinstalled before the ma chine is moved The shipping struts should be stored in a safe place for future use Reinstall the struts by reversing the above procedure Installation 40 ...

Page 45: ...e any surrounding furniture Unscrew each of the four feet as much as necessary by turning both the foot 1 as well as the locking ring 2 to the left using a screwdriver Remove the support and stand the machine on its feet Check that the machine stands level Repeat this procedure until the ma chine stands level Once level hold the foot 1 immobile with a wrench At the same time turn the locking ring ...

Page 46: ... only Turn on the valve s and check for leaks The water pressure must be within 15 145 psi 1 10 bar If the water pressure is greater that 145 psi 10 bar a pressure reducer must be installed If the water pressure is below 15 psi 1 bar there will not be enough water available for a complete fill The water intake hoses are equipped with screen filters Please do not re move these filters except for cl...

Page 47: ...nstall a connection Make sure that the sealing ring is seated properly on the hose connector Only replace the hose with a genuine Miele hose or with a hose able to with stand up to 145 psi 10 bar pressure The water valve connector must also be able to withstand 145 psi 10 bar To protect the inlet valve the two fil ters one at the pressure hose valve connection and one at the inlet connection to th...

Page 48: ...rmly secure it 3 To a floor drain The machine is equipped with an airgap anti siphon ing system so that no minimum drain height is required The machine drains using a pump with a maximum delivery height of 3 ft Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose If desired the drain hose may be ex tended to run 16 ft maximum as long as the 3 ft height is not exceeded Hose extensions are available from ...

Page 49: ...llation should be done by an experienced and qualified technician in accordance with local codes and regulations The washing machine is supplied with a 5 3 long 4 wire cord ending in a NEMA 14 30 P plug ready for connec tion to a 120 208 240 V 15 A 60 Hz AC power supply The proper outlet can be purchased from an electrical supply dealer or from the Miele Technical Service Dept Ask for a NEMA 14 30...

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