Miele W 435-E WPS Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Brief instructions

Please note:

To help familiarise yourself with how to
use your washing machine please read
the sections "Before washing",
"Selecting a programme" and "At the
end of a programme" in detail.

Sort the laundry into colours and
fabric types

Selecting a programme:

Switch on the washing machine

Open the drum door

Load the drum

Close the drum door

Select a programme

Select a spin speed

Select any additional option required

Add detergent

Press the START button

At the end of a programme:

Open the drum door

Remove the laundry

Switch off the washing machine

Turn the programme selector to the

Finish

position

Close the drum door

See the "Programme chart" in the next
section for information on which
programmes to use for different fabric
types.

How to wash correctly

Summary of Contents for W 435-E WPS

Page 1: ...uctions for Washing machine W 435 E WPS To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 05 777 661 ...

Page 2: ...en Danger of suffocation Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure they are offered for recycling Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for dis...

Page 3: ...panel features 13 Programme selector 13 Additional 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 Care symbols washing 20...

Page 4: ...unctions 33 Electronic programme locking 33 Electronic system lock 34 Cleaning and care 35 E Cloth 35 Extra cleaning 35 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 36 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet 37 Problem solving guide 38 The programme does not start 38 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on 39 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as norm...

Page 5: ...usting the feet 52 Building under a continuous worktop in a kitchen run 53 Washer and Dryer stack 53 The Miele Waterproof system 54 Connection to the water supply 55 Connection to the drainage system 57 Electrical connection U K 58 Consumption data 60 Note for test institutes 60 Technical data 61 Programmable functions 64 Water plus system 64 Gentle action 66 Top up rinse for COTTONS 67 Memory Fun...

Page 6: ...s electricity supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this appliance can only be 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 wirin...

Page 7: ...he installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure 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 fitting at the rear of the machine has ...

Page 8: ...turer s instructions carefully Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion Do not use these products in this machine For machines with a porthole door remember that the porthole glass will be hot when washing at very high temperatures Do not let children touch it Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove washing Reaching...

Page 9: ...programme for very lightly soiled fabrics Programme for mixed fabrics Mixed wash Suitable for small loads of garments made from man made fibres and cotton garments which can be washed together Sort according to colour Rinse programme Separate rinse Articles are only rinsed and spun in the machine Delicates and Silks programmes In these programmes the laundry is washed and spun very gently to reduc...

Page 10: ...cking is automatically cancelled at the end of the programme Electronic system lock The system lock prevents anyone from using the washing machine without your knowledge When the system lock is activated the drum door cannot be opened with the Door button and a programme cannot be started Future updates PC The indicator or check light marked PC allows a service engineer to update your machine in f...

Page 11: ...ght 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 programme has be...

Page 12: ...r being taken up by the 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 min 52 min MINIMUM IRON 12 min 13 min Mixed wash 13 min 18 min Soak If a soak period has been selected this is added to the programme duration in the display to give a a t...

Page 13: ...sh Starch Drain spin 1200 WOOLLENS Separate rinse 900 MINIMUM IRON Mixed wash 600 DELICATES 400 Silks Select the spin speed Press the Spin button to select a different spin speed However you cannot select a spin speed higher than the maximum allowed for the basic wash programme chosen The indicator lights show the speed selected You can also omit the final spin Press the Spin button to reach Rinse...

Page 14: ...gramme 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 Turn on the stopcock Press the I ON 0 OFF button in Turn the programme selector to COTTONS 40 C Press the Spin b...

Page 15: ... soiling For stubborn or old stains use the Soak option Detergent Do not exceed the amounts of detergent which may be 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 ...

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: ...r coloured fabrics liquid detergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent See also Detergent section Max load 5 kg Note for test institutes For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option MINIMUM IRON 4321876 Fabric White nylon 60 C white polyester fabrics 50 C coloured nylon polyester cotton and viscose fabrics with special finishes acrylic cotton fabrics coloured po...

Page 18: ...also Detergent section Max load 1 kg Silks c Fabric Hand washable fabrics with no wool content e g satin lace and silk Additional options Water plus Notes Laundry remains relatively crease free for easier ironing Place socks tights bras etc in a washing bag Detergent Detergent for delicates mainly liquids See also Detergent section Max load 1 kg WOOLLENS ac COLD Fabric Machine washable or hand was...

Page 19: ...her Sort according to colour Additional option Soak Pre wash Intensive Water plus Notes For heavy soiling 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 kg Star...

Page 20: ...ash f single bar Synthetics Reduced medium machine action and reduced spinning Delicates If the gentle action option has been programmed into your machine via the programmable functions garments with a single bar under the care label f can also be processed using a Cottons Minimum Iron Quick wash Mixed Wash or Starch programme g broken bar Woollens Much reduced minimum machine action but with norm...

Page 21: ...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 N B If you have any textiles with the older wash care labels select a programme according to the label below Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Woollens How to wash correctly 21 ...

Page 22: ...d 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 be ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ... 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 different soak period s...

Page 25: ...h a pre wash you will need to purchase a special container from the Miele Spare Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dispenser drawer Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre wash Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows i Pre wash if selected add 1 4 of the total amount ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ine 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 for 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 when the suds temperature is above 55 C the water is above a certain level programme loc...

Page 28: ... 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 want the programme to continue at starts flashing Turn th...

Page 29: ...equence indicator lights show the stage the programme has reached COTTONS Main wash Water level low Wash rhythm normal Rinses Water level medium No of rinses 2 or 31 Spinning Rinse and interim spin2 yes Final spin yes MINIMUM IRON Main wash Water level low Wash rhythm normal Rinses Water level high No of rinses 2 or 31 Spinning Rinse and interim spin2 yes Final spin yes DELICATES Main wash Water l...

Page 30: ...rmal Final spin yes Separate rinse Water level high No of rinses 2 Final spin yes 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 automaticall...

Page 31: ... tions when starching separately j Detergent for the main wash including Soak Fabric conditioner or liquid starch 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 slight body odour Normally soiled Visibly dirty and or just a few slight stains Heavily soiled Stains and soiling clearly...

Page 32: ...al starch 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 ...

Page 33: ...d when programme locking is activated Programme locking is deactivated automatically at the end of the programme Deactivating programme locking early Press the START button for at least 4 seconds until the locked check light lower right on the control panel goes out Exception If the programme selector has been moved and the Anti crease Finish indicator light is flashing in the sequence display Fir...

Page 34: ...utton and keep it pressed in while carrying out steps C to E CSlowly turn the programme selector clockwise stage by stage to COTTONS 60 C DNow slowly turn the programme selector anti clockwise stage by stage to Finish ENext slowly turn the programme selector anti clockwise stage by stage to DELICATES cold The locked check light lower right on the control panel will flash FNow release the Intensive...

Page 35: ...he chemicals they contain The washing machine must not be hosed down E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department Part number 98013530 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 eve...

Page 36: ...t out of the machine Clean the detergent drawer with warm water Clean the siphon 1 Remove the siphon from compartment Wash under running warm water Clean the siphon tube in the same way 2 Replace the siphon Over time detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the detergent drawer housing Before replacing the detergent drawer use a bottle brush or similar to clean them out Clean...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...indicator light comes on A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button The programme does not start Fault indicator 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 ...

Page 39: ...ashes 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 flashes appears in the display The Waterproof system has reacted Call the Service Department The Soak Pre wash or Rinses indicator light flashes in the programme sequence appears in the display There is a fault Start the progr...

Page 40: ...nt 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 in the programme sequence display There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault indicator occurs again contact the Service Department The Anti crease Finish indicator light fla...

Page 41: ...uttons or turn the programme selector Large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser drawer The water supply pressure 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 dis...

Page 42: ...run a COTTONS 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load See also Extra cleaning in Cleaning and Care 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 d...

Page 43: ...ly see Locking functions The electronic system lock has been activated To deactivate it see Locking functions Power cut Open the drum door as described in the section Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or 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...

Page 44: ...s of water will be retained in the machine Caution if laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding Procedure for draining the machine Place a suitable container under the access flap When draining water from the machine do not unscrew the fluff filter completely or take it right out Unscrew the fluff filter lid until water run...

Page 45: ...bstruction should be removed Put the fluff filter back in place and secure Make sure the fluff filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Pull the emergency release downwards see illustration...

Page 46: ...k cover for the address When contacting the Service Department please 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 Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service Problem solving guide 46 ...

Page 47: ...c f Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow gFacia panel with controls hDetergent dispenser drawer iDrum door jFlap for fluff filter drain pump and emergency release kHandle recesses for moving the machine lFour height adjustable feet Installation and connection 47 ...

Page 48: ...when moving the machine bElectricity supply cable cInlet hose with Waterproof system dDrainage hose eTransit bar covers fRestraining clip for Inlet hose Drain hose Electricity supply cable Transit bars when removed Installation and connection 48 ...

Page 49: ... 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 spin 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 to the...

Page 50: ... 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 50 ...

Page 51: ... fitted over retainers a The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place Store the transit bars as shown or keep 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 51 ...

Page 52: ...he machine is delivered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew Use a spirit level to check the 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 be firmly up against the hous...

Page 53: ...supplied with the conversion kit All parts marked are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department The fitting of building under kits and stacking kits must only be undertaken by qualified and competent persons in accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit Washer and Dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine A stacking kit is necessary and can...

Page 54: ...is protective sleeve A float switches off the safety valve preventing any more water from flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away 2 Electronic unit and washing machine housing Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the appliance A float switches off the safety valves preventing any more water from flowing into the machine and water in the suds ...

Page 55: ...r proof system must only be connected to its own stopcock It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it Do not get wet The protective sleeve of the hose must not be damaged or kinked Installation and connection 55 ...

Page 56: ...ropriate The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply and connection to a household wa ter softener is not recommended Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the Miele Waterproof system hose from the stopcock it is essential to disconnect the machine from the electricity supply first Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement In order t...

Page 57: ... 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 58: ...e wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live Where it is necessary to change plugs if the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals of your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termin...

Page 59: ... elsewhere in the house electric shock hazard 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 suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug as applicable to the design of plug fit...

Page 60: ... 5 kg 0 45 49 1 h 01 min 1 h 16 min DELICATES 30 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 35 40 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 pressure water hardness water inlet temperature roo...

Page 61: ...ated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see Consumption data Minimum water flow pressure 100 kPa 1 bar Maximum water flow pressure 1 000 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 marks VDE radio and television suppressed Technical data 61 ...

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

Page 64: ...d 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 3 an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS and MIN...

Page 65: ...ubsequent 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 increase ...

Page 66: ...rst ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is 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 will flash in...

Page 67: ...ure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is 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 di...

Page 68: ...door is 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 func...

Page 69: ... 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 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 ...

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