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Contents

Guide to the machine

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Important safety instructions

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Preparation for use

Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating instructions

Optimal usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before using the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparing the Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

End of Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Textile care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adding fabric softener or starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing the program sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

USER MAINTENCE Instructions

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Programmable functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Technical data

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Contents

Summary of Contents for W 1903

Page 1: ...Operating instructions for the W 1903 Washing Machine To prevent accidents and machine damage ö read these Operating Instructions before installation or use M Nr 05 018 530 ...

Page 2: ...ndry 9 End of Program 11 Textile care symbols 12 Adding detergent 13 Adding fabric softener or starch 14 Programs 15 Additional options 18 Changing the program sequence 19 USER MAINTENCE Instructions Cleaning and care 20 Problem solving guide 24 After sales service 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation 29 Plumbing 33 Electrical connection 34 Programmable functions 35 Technical data 39 Contents...

Page 3: ... 2 Cold water pressure hose 3 Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow 4 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Control panel 6 Drum door 7 Panel for access to lint filter and drain pump 8 Four height adjustable legs Guide to the machine 3 ...

Page 4: ...mp illuminates dPushbuttons for additional functions Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment i for the pre wash Compartment j for the main wash Compartment p with lid for fabric softener or starch eSPIN SPEED SELECTOR switch fPROGRAM SEQUENCE indicators LED indicator lamps gPROGRAM SELECTOR Guide to the machine 4 ...

Page 5: ... into the appliance if the drum is moving 6 This appliance should never be in stalled or stored outdoors 7 Do not tamper with the controls 8 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servic ing unless specifically recommended in these Operating instructions 9 Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These subtanc...

Page 6: ...cycling center about the possi bility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet and cut off its power cord and remove any doors to prevent it from becoming a hazard Before using the first time Since all Miele washing machines are tested for proper operation before leav ing the factory some residual water may be left inside As this water is not visibl...

Page 7: ...results The automatic load control feature en sures the correct water level for the type of fabric and load being washed even though it may appear as if there is too little water in the drum Operational noise no matter what pro gram is selected is minimized through the use of an accurately balanced drum and special sound insulation Economy To conserve energy remember the fol lowing tips The automa...

Page 8: ...r ing the course of the program Water hardness reminder The amount of detergent needed to wash clothes can depend on various factors including the water hardness in your area You can set the water hard ness dial in the detergent dispenser as a reminder Turn the dial to the required setting Use the tool supplied with the ma chine It is located behind the deter gent drawer door on the left hand side...

Page 9: ...abrics often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev eral times before being included in a mixed load Delicate fabrics should be washed sep arately using the FINE DELICATES pro gram Only wash wool or wool mixtures if they are labeled machine washable on the textile care label Pre treat the laundry Badly soiled areas e g collars and cuffs and water soluble stains can be pre treated w...

Page 10: ... 6 5 lbs 3 0 kg FINE DELICATES 3 5 lbs 1 5 kg WOOLENS 4 5 lbs 2 0 kg FINE RINSE 6 5 lbs 3 0 kg 4Close the machine door Make sure there are no clothes caught between the drum door and seal 5Add detergent See the Adding detergent section for details To start a program 1Turn the program selector to Finish Start 2Press the ON OFF button 3Press any desired Additional function pushbuttons See the Delay ...

Page 11: ...f the drum turns with the door open contact the Miele Service De partment 4Remove the wash 5Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles such as buttons or nails which may be lodged there Make sure the drum is empty by manually turning it completely around Items inadvertently left in the machine may be damaged e g shrink or cause discoloration of other laundry during the next wash cycle...

Page 12: ...al maximum agitation e used in the Cottons program bar reduced medium agitation f used in the Permanent Press Gentle wash or Delicates program broken minimal agitation bar used in the Woolens program g Hand wash h do not wash ABC dry clean only D do not dry clean y suitable for chlorine bleaching z not suitable for chlorine bleaching Tumble dry q at normal temperature r at low temperature s do not...

Page 13: ...d Check the wash results and the con dition of the laundry If the laundry is not clean or if it is gray or hard to the touch add slightly more detergent the next time you use the machine It is important to use the cor rect amount of detergent be cause too little detergent can result in gray laundry grease stains not being removed lime deposits on the heating ele ments and drum in hard water ar eas...

Page 14: ...in compartment p A high water level in this compartment however may indi cate that the dispenser drawer was opened or the siphon is clogged In this case the siphon tube should be cleaned see Cleaning and Care Starch Starching can be performed separately see below or can be included in any wash program as part of the final rinse Never mix fabric softener and starch to gether in compartment p This c...

Page 15: ...ormal program three Short program three X additional options Temperature guidelines 85 105 F dark colored items 105 120 F light colored items 140 170 F exclusively white items max load 11 lbs 5 kg max spin 1200 rpm Normal run time 1 h 55 min app Short run time 1 h 20 min app X Temperature guidelines 85 F dark fabrics which are a blend or 100 synthetic fabrics 105 120 F light colored cotton or synt...

Page 16: ...gh 2 Rinse cycles used Normal program three X Temperature guidelines cold 85 F dark colored silks and all synthetic items lingerie 105 120 F light colored silks and lace tablecloths 140 F white cotton lace and crocheted items max load 2 lbs 1 kg max spin 600 rpm Normal run time 59 min app Short run time 42 min app No additional options can be selected in this program Reduced agitation is also used...

Page 17: ... laundry is to be removed wet for drip drying Normally used in conjunction with Without final spin QUICKWASH 105 F For lightly soiled items or new garments which need to be washed before wear ing for the first time max load 5 lbs 2 5 kg max spin 1200 rpm Runtime 40 min app NOTE If cold is selected in Woolens or Fine Delicates the machine will heat the water to 75 F to help the detergent disolve an...

Page 18: ...ash cycle for PERMANENT PRESS Gentle wash For gentle washing of lighty soiled items or delicate fabrics which tend to pill Drum movement is reduced by half Available in the COTTONS PERMA NENT PRESS and FINE DELICATES programs Short For lightly soiled items The length of the main wash is shortened An addi tional reduction in temperature is not recommended as this may lead to poor wash results Selec...

Page 19: ... program stages or manually repeat one or more pro gram stages To omit a program stage Turn the Program Selector to Finish Start As soon as the program sequence indi cator lamp for the stage you wish stops flashing turn the Program Selector to the de sired program To repeat a program stage a program stage must end before it can be repeated Turn the Program Selector to Finish Start When only the On...

Page 20: ... cleaner specially formulated for use in washing machines is available from the Miele Technical Service De partment Do not use abrasive cleaners or sol vents Cleaning the detergent drawer Should the detergent drawer become clogged or dirty it can be cleaned as follows Pull the drawer out until it stops Press down the red release lever and pull the drawer out of the machine Clean the dispenser comp...

Page 21: ...uart 2l capacity con tainer underneath the drain tube Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise 2 3 times Do not remove it Approx 2 quarts 2 l 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 25l In this case tighten the lint trap lid and empty the dish be fore repeating the procedure as often as necessary Caution If laundry...

Page 22: ...s etc or lint Turn the drain pump impeller in the back of the chamber by hand to check that it rotates freely Clean the inside of the lint trap hous ing Remove any detergent deposits or for eign objects from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit before replacing the lint trap Cleaning and care 22 ...

Page 23: ...con nect the hose Slowly turn on the valve and check for leaks Inspect the inlet hose regularly The hose should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been otherwise damaged or cut If a replacement is necessary use only a genuine Miele inlet hose as other hoses may burst under pressure To clean the filter in the inlet valve Using a wrench carefully loosen and remove the ...

Page 24: ...or to Finish Start 2 Turn the machine On 3 Select a program Check q warning lamp flashes Drainage fault Check if the lint trap is clogged Clean the trap and pump impeller see Cleaning and Care Check whether the drain hose is kinked or clogged The warning lamp will go out when the Program Selector is turned to the Finish Start position The Finish indicator is on but the laundry in the machine has n...

Page 25: ...t sys tem see Cleaning and Care Large amounts of unused de tergent remain in the dis penser drawer The water supply pressure is too low Clean the filters see Cleaning and Care Select the Water plus function if necessary If using a water softener pour the de tergent into the dispenser before adding the water softener Fabric softener is not com pletely dispensed or water re mains in the p compartmen...

Page 26: ...f certain fab rics causes pilling to occur The Gen tle wash function should be selected when washing these fabrics or use a program with a higher water level and reduced agitation to decrease the risk of further pilling Gray greasy particles cling to washed laundry The wash load was heavily soiled with greasy substances such as cosmetics or lotions and the amount of detergent was insufficient to b...

Page 27: ...r roll up in the drum e g bath mats can cause an imbalance during the spin cycle For safety reasons the machine does not spin if this is the case Attempts to build up spin speed will be repeated until the time allocated to spinning has expired To reduce the chances of this occur ring wash mixed loads consisting of large and small items The lint trap may be clogged Clean the filter and pump see Cle...

Page 28: ...se contact The nearest Miele Technical Service Department see back cover When contacting the Technical Service Department please have the model and Serial numbers of your appliance available both which can be found on the dataplate visible above the front glass on the inside of the door After sales service 28 ...

Page 29: ...sts and should be anchored to the joists and not just the floorboards As a general rule we recommend the installation of the machine or washer dryer stack in the corner of a room where the stability of the floor is greatest If the machine is installed on a raised platform it should be secured using retaining clips available from the Miele Technical Service Dept If in stalled on a masonary or concr...

Page 30: ...e plastic caps provided Movement of the machine without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum The shipping struts should be stored in a safe place for future use They must be reinstalled before the machine is moved Reinstallation can be performed by reversing the above procedure INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 30 ...

Page 31: ...feet as much as necessary by turning both the foot 1 as well as the locking ring 2 to the left using a screwdriver see il lustration Remove the supports stand the ma chine on its feet and check to see if it is level Repeat this procedure as often as nec essary until the machine stands level Once level hold the foot 1 immobile using a wrench while turning the locking ring 2 to the right using a scr...

Page 32: ...talled 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 For this purpose a stacking kit is avail able from the Miele Technical Service 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 the dryer may vibrate...

Page 33: ...his filter Connection to the drain sys tem The 5 ft 1 5m drain hose may be con nected as follows 1 Directly into a sink hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secure it firmly e g by tying the hose to the water faucet 2 To a stand pipe place the drain hose into a 1 1 2 38 mm stand pipe and firmly secure it 3 To a floor drain The machine is equipped with an airgap anti siphon ing system so tha...

Page 34: ... the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS This installation should be done by an experienced and qualified technician in accordance with local codes and regulations The washing machine is supplied with a 5 ft long 4 wire cord ending in a NEMA 14 30 P plug ready for connection to a 120 V 240V 208 V 60 Hz AC power supply The proper outlet can be ...

Page 35: ...etting or an additional function is selected after the first three minutes the On lamp will flash notify ing you that the Child Safety Feature has been activated The program will however continue uninterrupted This prevents children from inadvertently changing or stopping a wash program by playing with the dials If the Program Selector is turned to its original position the On lamp will stop flash...

Page 36: ...shbuttons Set the Program Selector to Finish Start Programmable functions 36 Carry out steps 1 and 2 within 4 seconds Step 1 Press the ON OFF button Step 2 Press the Water plus button 4 times i e press in and out twice The On LED will light up and the Pre wash and Main wash lights will flash ...

Page 37: ... Set the Program selector to Drain additional function B 5th rinse in Cottons program Set the Program selector to Woolens cold additional function C Program Lock Child safety feature Step 4 Press the Water plus button twice i e in and out once Then The Rinse Rinse hold LED will light up Step 5 To store the function press the ON OFF button ...

Page 38: ...tor lights up proceed as in Deleting the additional func tions Exception the Rinse Rinse hold indicator will light up if the Program Selector is set to COTTONS 190 F Deleting the additional func tions Follow the same instructions given un der To activate the additional func tions steps 1 to 4 When the Rinse Rinse hold lamp goes out Press ON OFF The additional function has now been deleted Programm...

Page 39: ...ssure Maximun drain height Drain hose diameter Maximum drain length Power supply Max floor load 331 4 337 8 845 mm 860mm 23 1 2 600 mm 24 610 mm 220 lbs 100 kg 11 lbs 5 kgs dry laundry 2 8 kW 15 Amp 15 145 p s i 1 10 bar 4 0 ft 1 2 m 1 I D 25 mm 15 ft 4 5 m 120 V 240 V single phase 60 Hz 208V 360 lbs 1600 Newton Technical data 39 ...

Page 40: ... to a 120 240 V 208 V 60 Hz 3 pole 4 wire grounding power supply Power consumption Normal cycles COTTONS without prewash Water consumption COTTONS without prewash Program duration COTTONS without prewash Spin speed Detergent dispenser Automatic for Temperature control 190 F 1 1 kWh 17 US gallons 65 l 190 F approx 115 minutes Prewash Mainwash Fabric softener or starch variable from cold to 190 F Te...

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