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Future updates (PC)

The indicator or check light marked PC
is the interface used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes and for updating the
machine's programme data.

Description of the machine

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Summary of Contents for W 2209I

Page 1: ...g instructions for Washing machine W 2209i To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time G M Nr 06 240 450 ...

Page 2: ...h if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance or machine Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no dange...

Page 3: ...nal option buttons 13 Spin button with indicator lights 13 Before using for the first time 14 Washing environmentally and economically 15 Energy and water consumption 15 Detergent 15 Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive 15 When drying with a tumble dryer 15 How to wash correctly 16 Brief instructions 16 Programme chart 17 Garment care label symbols 20 How to wash correctly 21 Before washing ...

Page 4: ... care 32 External casing and fascia panel 32 E Cloth 32 Extra cleaning 32 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 32 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet 34 Problem solving guide 35 The programme does not start 35 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on 36 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal 37 General problems or an unsatisfactory wa...

Page 5: ...r bars 52 Removing the spacer bars 52 Fitting the front panel 53 Front panel dimensions 53 Fitting the front panel 53 Fitting a door front panel made by another manufacturer 54 Preparing the front panel 54 Preparing the fixing points 55 Fitting a plinth facing 56 The Miele water protection system 57 Connection to the water supply 58 Connection to the drainage system 59 Electrical connection U K 60...

Page 6: ... guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of a...

Page 7: ...fied engineer Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur Frozen hoses may burst or split The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point Before using the machine for the first time check that the transit fittings at the rear of the machine have been removed see section on Installation During spinning ...

Page 8: ...hur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion Do not use these products in this machine Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove washing Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Safety with children This machine is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with the controls Supervise its use by the el...

Page 9: ...is a Cottons programme for small loads of very lightly soiled fabrics Automatic Suitable for small loads of garments made from man made fibres and cotton garments which can be washed together Sort according to colour Separate rinse Suitable for rinsing and spinning articles which have been hand washed Delicates and Silks programmes In these programmes the laundry is washed and spun very gently to ...

Page 10: ...es PC The indicator or check light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Description of the machine 10 ...

Page 11: ... Indicator light off option not selected dIndicator lights for spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin eSpin button For selecting the final spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin fProgramme selector For selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise gProgramme sequence indicator lights Show which section of the wash pro...

Page 12: ... laundry and uses this to calculate the load during the first 10 minutes If the machine recognises a smaller load it will shorten the programme time Programme Max time reduction normal intensive Cottons 37 mins 52 mins Minimum iron 12 mins 13 mins Automatic 13 mins 18 mins Soak If the Soak additional option has been selected the soak time is added to the programme duration in the display to give a...

Page 13: ... for the basic wash programme chosen The indicator lights show the speed selected Wash programme rpm Cottons 1400 Minimum iron 900 Delicates 600 Silks 400 Woollens 1200 Quick wash 1400 Automatic 900 Separate rinse 1200 Starch 1400 Drain spin 1400 You can also omit the final spin Press the Spin button to reach Rinse hold The laundry is not spun and remains suspended in the final rinse water This re...

Page 14: ... you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent Using detergent could result in an excessive build up of foam This also activates the ball valve The ball valve prevents detergent escaping from the suds container into the sump during a wash programme thus making maximum use of the detergent Open the stopcock Press the I On 0 Off button in Turn the programme selector to Cottons ...

Page 15: ...els of soiling For stubborn or old stains use the Soak option Detergent Do not exceed the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads approx 1 3 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive Select A wash programme without any additional options for light to...

Page 16: ... machine COpen the drum door DLoad the drum EClose the drum door FSelect a programme GSelect a spin speed HSelect any additional option required IAdd detergent JPress the Start button At the end of a programme KOpen the drum door LRemove the laundry MSwitch off the washing machine NTurn the programme selector to the Finish position OClose the drum door See the Programme chart in the next section f...

Page 17: ...red fabrics or liquid detergent Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent Max load 5 kg Note for test institutes For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option Minimum iron 30 C to 60 C 4321876 Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres mixed fibres and for easy care cotton shirts and blouses Ad...

Page 18: ...or select Without spin Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates Max load 1 kg Silks 30 C c Fabric Hand washable fabrics with no wool content e g satin lace and silk Additional option Water plus Notes Laundry remains relatively crease free for easier ironing Place socks tights bras etc in a washing bag Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates Max load 1 kg Woollens cold to 40 C ac Fabric Machine wa...

Page 19: ...gether Sort according to colour Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive Water plus Notes For heavy soiling or where staining is visible use the Intensive additional option If fabrics have a high proportion of man made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for Gentle Action See Programmable functions Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent Max load 3 ...

Page 20: ...sh apf Dry clean D Do not dry clean w Clean professionally x Suitable for chlorine bleaching z Do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry q At normal temperature r At low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing I Hot iron H Medium hot iron G Cool iron J Do not iron Garment care label symbols 20 ...

Page 21: ...hould be washed separately several times before being washed together with other garments Always wash whites and coloureds separately Delicate textiles should be washed separately in a delicates programme use a washing bag where appropriate Curtains Remove lead weights and strips or place in a laundry bag Underwiring and collar stiffeners Any loose wiring in bras shirt collar stiffeners etc should...

Page 22: ...ater try to load the maximum amount for the programme selected However be careful not to overload the machine Overloading reduces the wash result and causes more creasing EClose the drum door with a gentle swing Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal FSelect a programme Turn the programme selector to the required programme The maximum duration for the programme will a...

Page 23: ...aining The duration of the main wash is increased Pre wash For heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains e g blood fats and oils cocoa A length of time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 minute increments for the soak process The machine is set ex works with a soak period of 2 hours To programme in a d...

Page 24: ... rinse is automatically activated A burden to the environment Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows i Pre wash if selected add 1 3 of the total amount recommended for the programme This compartment is also used for starch formulations when starching separately j Main wash including the Soak period if selected Fabric conditioner or liquid starch Close the ...

Page 25: ...ult in injury Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles e g buttons which may be lodged there Check that all items have been removed from the drum Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves MSwitch off the washing machine Press and release the I On 0 Off button and turn the programme selector to Finish The Anti crease Finish l...

Page 26: ...tinue automatically Please note Once a programme has started the machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load For this reason if laundry is added or removed after the start of a programme the machine will always complete the programme cycle assuming a full load which can lead to an increase in the time remaining for the programme shown in the display The door cannot be opened if the suds te...

Page 27: ... the programme selector is moved the indicator light Anti crease Finish will start flashing However the programme sequence remains unaffected The indicator light will go out again when the programme selector is moved back to the programme previously chosen Skipping a programme stage Turn the programme selector to Finish As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage you ...

Page 28: ...iron d a e 2 33 L2 L Delicates e b e 3 L Silks d 2 L Woollens c 2 L2 L Quick wash d a 2 L2 L Automatic d a e 2 L2 L Starch d 1 L Separate rinse e 2 L d Low water level Medium water level e High water level a Normal wash rhythm b Gentle action c Woollens d Silks Please continue reading for further details about the programme sequences How to wash correctly 28 ...

Page 29: ...s show the stage the programme has reached Special features in the programme sequences Anti crease At the end of every programme with the exception of the Woollens programme the anti crease action switches on for a maximum of 30 minutes The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anti crease phase 1 A third rinse takes place automatically if there is too much foam in the drum...

Page 30: ... special con tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de partment which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dis penser drawer Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre wash The right amount to dispense will depend on the following The quantity of laundry The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains Possibly slig...

Page 31: ...arch See Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Do not add starch formulations or viscous liquid starch to the compartment as it will clog it up See Adding starch separately Adding fabric conditioner separately Add fabric conditioner to compartment Turn the programme selector to Starch Select a spin speed Press the Start button Adding starch separately Use the separate Starch programme when using...

Page 32: ...ailable from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals It can be washed 300 times Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash 70 C or above with powder detergent approx every 6 weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine These can occur when washing is mainly done at low temperatur...

Page 33: ...ace the siphon If starching frequently thoroughly clean the siphon and siphon tube regularly A build up of starch will cause them to get clogged Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing Cleaning and care 33 ...

Page 34: ...urn off the stopcock Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet hose to the stopcock Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove Clean the plastic filter Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight If water drips out tighte...

Page 35: ...ulations Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous The programme does not start Problem Possible cause Remedy The Anti crease Finish indicator light is not on or the Start indicator light is not flashing There is no power Check that the mains plug is plugged in and switched on the fuse or circuit breaker has not tripped The programme does not start when Drain Spin has been selected The washing machi...

Page 36: ...t flashes appears in the display The water inlet is blocked Open the stopcock The filter in the water inlet hose is dirty Clean the filter The Check inlet and Check drain lights are flashing appears in the display The water protection system has reacted Call the Service Department The Soak Pre wash or Rinses indicator light is flashing appears in the display There is a fault Start the programme ag...

Page 37: ... the filter The Excess detergent check light comes on Excessive foam has built up during washing Use less detergent next time and follow the manufacturer s instructions on dosage given on the packaging The Main wash indicator light is flashing There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault indicator occurs again contact the Service Department The Anti crease Finish indicator light is flas...

Page 38: ...is too low Clean the filter in the water inlet system It may be useful to press the Water plus button Washing powder used with water softener tends to become sticky Pour washing powder into the dispenser before adding any water softener Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment The siphon is either incorrectly positioned or clogged Clean the siphon...

Page 39: ...t load run a Cottons 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load There are white residues which look like powder detergent on dark coloured laundry The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not soluble in water These have ended up on the laundry Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush once the laundry is dry Use a liquid detergent to wash dark...

Page 40: ...tton Power cut Open the drum door as described in the section Opening the door in the event of a power failure The door was not correctly engaged Press hard against the lock side of the drum door and then press the Door button There is still water in the drum and the machine is unable to drain Clean the drain filter and the drain pump For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds t...

Page 41: ...ne Caution if laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding Use a screwdriver to open the flap in the machine plinth Pull the flap and the drain hose attached to it out of the machine Point the drain hose into a suitable container Remove the stopper Once the flow of water ceases replace the stopper in the end of the hose Proble...

Page 42: ...us Door hinged right Use a screwdriver to push the emergency door latch downwards see illustration The drum door will open Door hinged left Use a screwdriver to push the emergency door latch downwards see illustration The drum door will open Cleaning the drain filter There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel Remove the lever Problem solving guide 42 ...

Page 43: ...tely and then clean it thoroughly Check that the impeller can turn easily Remove any foreign objects e g buttons coins etc and fluff Clean the drain filter housing Put the drain filter back in place and secure Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Problem solving guide 43 ...

Page 44: ...lease quote the model and serial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate visible at the top inside of the door above the porthole glass when the door is open Optional accessories Optional accessories for this washing machine are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for tra...

Page 45: ...le cFlexible drain hose with flexible with detachable swivel elbow dFascia panel with controls eDetergent dispenser drawer fSpacer bars gMachine door hAccess to fluff filter and drain pump iAccess to the emergency door release and drainage jFour height adjustable feet Installation and connection 45 ...

Page 46: ...Rear view aElectricity supply cable bTransit bar covers cInlet hose tested to withstand pressure of at least 7 000 kPa dDrain hose Installation and connection 46 ...

Page 47: ...all the machine in a corner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor If the machine is installed on a raised plinth it has to be secured against slippage during spinning using retaining clips available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept Installing the washing machine To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the edge of the lid where it protrudes...

Page 48: ... Using the spanner supplied turn the left hand transit bar 90 then withdraw the transit bar Turn the right hand transit bar 90 then withdraw the transit bar Installation and connection 48 ...

Page 49: ...achine must not be moved without the transit bars in place Store them in a safe place for future use They must be re fitted if the machine is to be moved again e g when moving house Re fitting the transit bars Re fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure Installation and connection 49 ...

Page 50: ... machine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again using the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four counternuts must sit firmly up against the housing Please also check this for the feet which did not need adjustment Otherwise there is the danger of the machine moving about Washer dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacke...

Page 51: ...ath the machine feet to protect the floor from damage when the machine is pushed into position or taken out for servicing Connections for electricity water and drainage should be installed in such a way that they remain accessible when the machine is in place With niche heights of Niche height mm Accessory 820 None required from 830 840 Fit longer screw feet Set to approx 40 mm from 870 885 Use on...

Page 52: ...s an optional accessory This can be used to add spacer bars from below up to a maximum of 25 mm After fitting the bars cut or pinch off any excess length from the screws Removing the spacer bars All the spacer bars can be removed if the upper edge of the front panel needs to be flush with the upper edge of the machine front directly underneath the fascia panel See Fitting a front panel made by ano...

Page 53: ...ails on preparing and drilling the fixing holes Front panel dimensions Width 592 596 mm Thickness 17 to 19 mm corresponding to the thickness of the adjacent unit door front panels Height The height of the door front panel corresponds to the door height H of the adjacent units Fitting the front panel Open the door Hold the front panel in the correct position in front of the machine door Screw the f...

Page 54: ...ge holes and the four smaller holes as shown in the diagram For left hand hinging only front panel shown decor side face down upper edge at the bottom if width b increases measurement a must also be increased b 592 mm N a 21 5 mm b 593 mm N a 22 0 mm b 594 mm N a 22 5 mm b 595 mm N a 23 0 mm b 596 mm N a 23 5 mm The height H of the door front panel corresponds to the door height of the adjacent un...

Page 55: ...ge holes C 35 mm 15 5 mm deep in the back of the front panel DNext drill the four smaller holes C 7 mm 10 mm deep in the back of the front panel EShorten the front panel from the bottom to height H Preparing the fixing points FHold the pre drilled front panel in the correct position in front of the machine door GMark the fixing points on the back of the front panel through the holes in the machine...

Page 56: ... Height H The plinth facing height must be calculated after aligning the height of the machine with the screw feet or after fitting the raising kit s Installation Calculate height H from the floor up into the groove on the underside of the washing machine Cut the plinth facing to size Slide it into the groove Useful tip If the machine is fitted on a height adjustment frame you can use double sided...

Page 57: ... housing Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine A float switches off the safety valves preventing any more water flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away Overflow protection This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water If the water level exceeds a certain level the drain pump switches in and pumps the excess water away ...

Page 58: ...r The connection point is subject to mains water pressure Turn on the stopcock slowly and check for leaks Correct the position of the washer and union if appropriate The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply and connection to a household water softener is not recommended Maintenance and care Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extensio...

Page 59: ... of more than 1 m up to a maximum of 1 8 m a second duo drain pump is available with the corresponding kit from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele Dealer Drain hose connection 1 Direct into a sink or basin Please note the following Hook the hose over the edge and secure Make sure that the water can drain away freely without hindrance Otherwise there is a risk of water overflowing or of...

Page 60: ...nstall a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Do not connect via an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a ...

Page 61: ...0 C 1 0 kg 0 35 65 49 min 59 min Silks 30 C 1 0 kg 0 24 39 37 min Woollens 30 C 2 0 kg 0 23 37 40 min Quick wash 40 C 2 5 kg 0 35 35 31 min Automatic 40 C 3 0 kg 0 30 0 60 30 50 54 min 1 h 09 min 1 EN 60456 test programme Note for test institutes For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pres...

Page 62: ... Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see plug Consumption data see Consumption data Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa 1 bar Water flow pressure maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar Inlet hose length 1 60 m Drain hose length 1 50 m Connection cable length 1 60 m Drain pump head max 1 00 m Drain pump length max 5 00 m Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 62 ...

Page 63: ...Programmable functions for changing standard settings ...

Page 64: ...iron Quick wash Automatic Silks The programmed setting is then activated by pressing the Water plus additional option button The settings are as follows Setting 1 an increase in the rinse water level for the programmes listed Setting 2 an increase in the water level in the main wash and rinses for the programmes listed the washing machine is delivered with setting 2 programmed as standard Setting ...

Page 65: ...ch subsequent press on the Start button selects a different setting The number alternating with the P in the display refers to the settings as follows 1 Setting 1 is selected increased water level in the rinses 2 Setting 2 is selected increased water level in the main wash and in the rinses 3 Setting 3 is selected extra rinse in the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes 4 Setting 4 is selected incre...

Page 66: ...in first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator light comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons 60 C position A P w...

Page 67: ...that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator light comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons 40 C position A P will flash in the...

Page 68: ...is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator light comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons 30 C position A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1 0 Memory ...

Page 69: ...rying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator light comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Minimum iron 60 C position A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 1 2 3 or 4 FEach subsequent press on the Start button selects a different setting The number alternating with the P in the ...

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