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Gentle action

Activating gentle action reduces the
drum action. Slightly soiled items are
washed more gently.

Gentle action can be used in the COT-
TONS,

Quick wash

Starch

and

Mixed

wash

programmes.

If "Gentle action" is programmed into
the machine, every wash cycle in these
programmes will be carried out with
gentle action rhythm.

The washing machine is delivered with
"Gentle action" deactivated.

Follow steps

to programme

and store in memory.

The programmable functions are acti-
vated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using the
additional option buttons in combina-
tion with the programme selector.

Before you begin, first ensure that:

– The washing machine is switched off.

– The drum door is closed.

– The programme selector is at

Finish

Press the additional option buttons

Rapid

and

Water plus

at the same

time, hold pressed in and .

. . . switch the machine on with the
I-ON/0-OFF button.

Let go of all these buttons.

P 0

ap-

pears in the display.

Turn the programme selector to

Mixed wash

The

will now flash in the display al-

ternating with the number

In addition, one of the following will ap-
pear on the right of the display:

= Gentle action is deactivated.

= Gentle action is activated

Press the START button to change
from one to the other. The display will
change accordingly from

from

Switch the washing machine off with
the I-ON/0-OFF button.

The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so un-
til you alter it.

Programmable functions

Summary of Contents for W 463

Page 1: ...ing instructions for Washing machine W 463 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine WO 05 729 410 M Nr ...

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

Page 3: ... Important control 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 Energy and water consumption 15 Detergent 15 Additional options Soak Pre wash Rapid 15 When drying with a tumble dryer 15 How to wash correctly Brief instructions 16 Programme chart 17 Before washing...

Page 4: ...eaning and care Extra cleaning 33 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 34 Cleaning the water inlet filters 35 To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose 35 To clean the filter in the water inlet valve 35 Problem solving guide The programme does not start 36 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on 37 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash prog...

Page 5: ...justing the feet 50 Building under a continuous worktop in a kitchen run 51 Washer and Dryer stack 51 Connection to the water supply 52 Cold water connection mains water supply 52 Hot water connection 52 Connection to the drainage system 54 Electrical connection 55 Consumption data 56 Technical data 57 Programmable functions Water plus system 60 Gentle action 62 Top up rinse for COTTONS 63 Memory ...

Page 6: ...e and fre quency match the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a quali fied electrician Caution if the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device should be positioned so it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture The electrical safety of this appli ance can only be guarante...

Page 7: ...ect to a risk assess ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Do not install your washing ma chine 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 fit ting...

Page 8: ...mposition dyes and colour run and dye re movers can cause corrosion Do not use these products in the 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 sta tionary before reaching in to re move washing Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Accessories Ac...

Page 9: ...or mixed fabrics Mixed wash Suitable for small loads of garments made from man made fibres and cot ton 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 re duce creasing and the amount of iron ing required thus...

Page 10: ...ogramme The electronic programme locking 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 e...

Page 11: ...eed Rinse hold or Without spin fIndicator lights for spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin gProgramme selector for selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise hProgramme sequence indicator lights show which section of the wash programme has been reached iFault check service indicator lights jI On 0 Off button for ...

Page 12: ...ion Normal Rapid COTTONS 51 mins 12 mins MINIMUM IRON 12 mins 2 mins Soak If a soak period has been selected this is added to the programme duration in the display to give a a total running time Delay start The delay start time selected will ap pear in the display After the machine has started the de lay start time counts down If the delay start time is more than 10 hours it will count down by the...

Page 13: ...OOLLENS Separate rinse 900 MINIMUM IRON Mixed wash 600 DELICATES 400 Silks Press the Spin button to select a differ ent 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 se lected You can also omit the final spin Press the Spin button to reach Rinse hold The laundry is not spun and remains suspe...

Page 14: ...vate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent Using detergent could result in an ex cessive 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 ...

Page 15: ...bborn or old stains use the Soak option Detergent Do not exceed the amounts of deter gent 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 Rapid Select the Rapid additional option for light to normal soiling without visible...

Page 16: ...e drum door DLoad the drum EClose the drum door FSelect a programme GSelect a spin speed HSelect any additional option required IAdd detergent JSelect delay start if required KPress the START button At the end of a programme LOpen the drum door MRemove the laundry NSwitch off the washing machine OTurn the programme selector to the Finish position PClose the drum door See the Programme chart in the...

Page 17: ... Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent Max load 5 5 kg Note for test institutes Programme setting for the AS NZS 2040 2 1998 Standard COTTONS 40 C MINIMUM IRON 4321 Fabric type White nylon 60 C white polyester fabrics 50 C col oured nylon polyester cotton and viscose fabrics with special finishes acrylic cotton fabrics coloured polyes ter cotton fabrics 40 30 C minimun i...

Page 18: ...rtains made from delicate fabrics reduce the spin speed or select Without spin Detergent Detergent for delicates Max load 1 kg Silks 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 iron ing Place socks tights bras etc in a washing bag Use detergent for delicates Detergent Detergent for d...

Page 19: ...arments which can be washed to gether Sort according to colour Additional option Soak Pre wash Water plus Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent Max load 3 kg Starch Fabric Table cloths napkins overalls aprons Notes The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric conditioner Max load 5 kg Separate rinse Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and...

Page 20: ...or side seam Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev eral times before being included in a mixed load Delicate textiles should be washed sep arately 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 sh...

Page 21: ...rgy and water 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 program...

Page 22: ...ily soiled and stained items Rapid For light to normal soiling with no visi ble staining The duration of the COTTONS MINI MUM IRON and DELICATES programme is shortened Water plus If you want to increase the water level for a wash process you can choose one of the four options for the Water plus button The options are explained in the section on Programmable functions Water plus system The machine ...

Page 23: ...ct the Pre wash additional option when using liquid detergent please note that the detergent must be poured into a liquid detergent container which has been inserted into compartment j This container is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts department or from your Miele dealer Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows i Detergent for Pre wash if selecting P...

Page 24: ...hows in the display At the end of a programme When the Anti crease Finish indicator light comes on the laundry can be re moved from the drum LOpen the drum door Press the Door button MRemove the laundry Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles e g buttons which might be lodged there Check that all the items have been removed Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the ...

Page 25: ...chine 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 l...

Page 26: ...ed the indicator light Anti crease Finish will start flashing However the programme sequence remains unaffected The indi cator 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 Fin ish As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage you want the programme to contin...

Page 27: ...dicator 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 level high ...

Page 28: ...Water level low Wash rhythm normal 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 min utes 1 A third rinse takes place automati cally when there is too much foam in the drum if a spin ...

Page 29: ...e pend 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 visible Water softeners A water softener such as Calgon can be used to cut down on the use of de tergents in extremely hard water areas Dispense ac...

Page 30: ... ceed the maximum level mark The conditioner or liquid starch is auto matically dispensed in the last rinse At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment If starching frequently clean the dis penser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel See Cleaning the deter gent dispenser drawer Adding fabric conditioner or liquid s...

Page 31: ...o the end Programme locking is deactivated auto matically 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 indi cator light is flashing in the sequence display First turn the programme sele...

Page 32: ...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 se lector anti clockwise stage by stage to Finish ENext slowly turn the programme se lector anti clockwise stage by stage to DELICATES cold The locked check light lower right on the control panel will flash FNow release the Pre was...

Page 33: ...rs glass cleaners or all purpose clean ing agents These might damage plastic surfaces and other compo nents because of the chemicals they contain The washing machine must not be hosed down 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 temperatures an...

Page 34: ...l a resistance is felt Press down the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine Clean the detergent drawer with warm water Clean the siphon 1 Remove the siphon from compart ment Wash under running warm water Clean the siphon tube in the same way 2 Replace the siphon Cleaning and care 34 ...

Page 35: ...the re verse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight The inlet hose should be inspected regularly because it is subjected to high pressure while the machine is in operation It should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been otherwise damaged If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure of at le...

Page 36: ...ndicator 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 t...

Page 37: ...has been fixed too high The maximum drain height is 1 m The buzzer sounds and the Check inlet light flashes appears in the display The water inlet is blocked Open the stopcock The buzzer sounds and the Soak Pre wash or Rinses indicator light flashes in the programme sequence display appears in the display There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault indicator occurs again contact the Se...

Page 38: ...heck light co mes on Excessive foam has built up dur ing washing Use less detergent next time and fol low the manufacturer s instructions on dosage given on the packaging The Main wash indi cator light is flash ing in the programme se quence 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 f...

Page 39: ...ne has switched off the light ring to save en ergy To switch the light ring back on again press one of the additional option buttons or turn the programme se lector Large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser drawer The water supply pres sure 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 t...

Page 40: ...y Insufficient amounts of detergent were used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry Add more detergent Before washing the next load run a COTTONS 95 C programme with powder de tergent 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 ...

Page 41: ...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 cor rectly 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 th...

Page 42: ...chine up to 25 litres Caution If laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding or burn ing Place a dish under the access flap Turn the fluff filter lid round 2 3 times Do not take it right out With large volumes of water the dish will need to be emptied several times Se cure the fluff filter back into position and empty the dis...

Page 43: ...ing Put the fluff filter back in place and secure Make sure the fluff filter is se curely 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 ex tremely dangerous Pull the emergency release down wards see illustration The drum door will op...

Page 44: ...quote the model and se rial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate visi ble 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 im prove our service Appliance guarantee The appliance is guaranteed for a pe riod of 1 year See the guarantee card supplied with the machine for further...

Page 45: ...cal connection d g Flexible drain hose with detach able swivel elbow hFacia panel with controls iDetergent dispenser drawer jDrum door kFlap for fluff filter drain pump and emergency release lHandle recesses for moving the ma chine mFour height adjustable screw feet Installation and connection 45 ...

Page 46: ...bElectricity supply cable cInlet hoses for cold water connection dInlet hoses for hot water connection eDrainage hose fCover with transit bars gRestraining clip for Inlet hose Drain hose Electricity supply cable Transit bars when removed Installation and connection 46 ...

Page 47: ...the machine in a cor ner 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 installlation site hold it by the edge of the lid where it pro trudes to t...

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: ... 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 ma chine 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: ... feet are screwed in when the machine is deliv ered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direc tion Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew Use a spirit level to check the ma chine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again us ing the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four counternuts mus...

Page 51: ...ting instructions are supplied with the conversion kit All parts marked are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department The fitting of cover plates and stack ing 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 n...

Page 52: ...er supply The maximum temperature at the stocpcock must not exceed 60 C The ideal temperature is 55 C Before connecting the washing ma chine check that no more than 5 litres of cold water flow out of the connection point Every extra litre of cold water will compromise the ma chine s energy efficiency When connected to the hot water supply after some time the washing machine will switch over to the...

Page 53: ...se are tested to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar This also applies to all fixtures and fittings used Longer hoses 2 5 or 4 metres in length are available as optional extras The machine is designed to operate with a water flow pressure of 100 kPa minimum up to 1000 kPa maximum The static water pressure must not ex ceed 1000 kPa If it is higher than 1000 kPa bar it is essential to fit a re duc...

Page 54: ...aler Drain hose connection 1 Direct into a sink or basin Please note the following Hook the hose over the edge and se cure Make sure that the water can drain away freely without hindrance Other wise there is a risk of water overflow ing or of some of the drained water being sucked back into the machine 2 Connected securely to a plastic drain pipe with a rubber nipple There is no need to use a non ...

Page 55: ...ed in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not corre spond with the coloured markings iden tifying the terminals of your plug pro ceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbo...

Page 56: ...t water Load Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Normal Rapid COTTONS 95 C 5 5 kg 60 C 5 5 kg 40 C1 5 5 kg 40 C 5 5 kg MINIMUM IRON 40 C 2 5 kg DELICATES 30 C 1 0 kg Silks 30 C 1 0 kg WOOLLENS 30 C 2 0 kg 1 Programme setting for the AS NZS 2040 2 1998 Standard Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperat...

Page 57: ... Plug fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see Consumption data Water flow pressure min 100 kPa Water flow pressure max 1000 kPa 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 Elecrical safety Typetest Mark C Tick Mark Electrically suppressed according to AS NZS 1044 Technical...

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Page 59: ...Programmable functions for changing standard settings ...

Page 60: ...ks The programmed setting is then acti vated by pressing the Water plus addi tional 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 ma chine is delivered with setting 2 pro grammed as standard Setting 3 an extra rinse cycle in...

Page 61: ...display al ternating with the number 2 In addition one of the following num bers will appear on the right of the dis play 1 2 3 or 4 FPress the START button to toggle be tween the varous settings The number on the right of the display shows which setting is selected 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...

Page 62: ...ure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the additional option buttons Rapid and Water plus at the same time hold pressed in and B switch the machine on with the I ON 0 OFF button CLet go of all these buttons P 0 ap pears in the display DTurn the programme selector to Mixed wash EThe P will now flash in the display al ternating...

Page 63: ...chine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the additional option buttons Rapid and Water plus at the same time hold pressed in and B switch the machine on with the I ON 0 OFF button CLet go of all these buttons P 0 ap pears in the display DTurn the programme selector to Starch EThe P will now flash in the display al ternating with the number 10 In addi...

Page 64: ...th the programme selector Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish A Press the additional option buttons Rapid and Water plus at the same time hold pressed in and B switch the machine on with the I ON 0 OFF button CLet go of all these buttons P 0 ap pears in the display DTurn the programme selector to Sep ara...

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