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Detergents

You can use all

high efficiency detergents

which are formulated for household

washing machines. Closely follow the requirements of the detergent manufacturer.

Universal

Color

Delicate

Bleach

Normal

X

X

X

Wrinkle-free

X

X

X

Sanitize

X

X

Handwash

X

Woolens

Detergent for wool

Silk

X

Custom

X

X

X

Extra White

X

X

Delicates

X

X

Denim/Jeans

X

1)

X

Dress shirts

X

X

X

Comforters

X

X

Outerwear

X

X

Table linens

X

X

Beach towels

Do not use detergent with this program

Express

X

X

1)

only liquid detergent

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Summary of Contents for W 4840

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Washer W 4840 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 06 982 280 en US ...

Page 2: ...de 13 Final spin speed 17 5 Select an option 18 6 Add detergent 19 Detergents 21 Fabric after care 22 7 Select Delay Start if desired 23 8 Start the program 24 9 Activate the Child Lock if desired 24 10 Program end 25 Canceling a program 26 Interrupting a program 26 Changing a program 26 Adjusting the temperature 26 Adjusting the spin speed 26 Adjusting the options 26 Adding removing laundry durin...

Page 3: ...hows a fault message 34 General problems with the washer 35 Unsatisfactory wash results 36 The drum door cannot be opened 37 After sales service 39 Installation instructions 41 Installation 42 Installation site 44 Removing the shipping struts 45 Leveling the washer 46 Plumbing 47 Water connection 48 Drainage 49 Electrical connection 50 Setting the display language 51 Help protect our environment 5...

Page 4: ...ified electrician Before connecting the machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate fusing voltage and frequency match the mains electrical supply If in doubt contact an electrician Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to the power supply Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Do not install your washing machi...

Page 5: ...r when in use Only use the washing machine to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer to be machine washable on the fabric care label Any other applications may be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned washed soaked or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or o...

Page 6: ... the start of a program eDisplay with menu buttons See Display function for more information fStart Starts the selected wash program g Pause button Pauses or cancels a program Canada only To exchange the control panel with a French panel contact Miele s Technical Service Dept Only Miele s Tech Service is authorized to change the control panel See the back of this Operating manual for contact infor...

Page 7: ...elicates Denim Jeans Dress shirts Outerwear Table linens Beach towels Express Drain Spin Quick rinse Menu buttons Various settings can be made with the Menu buttons The values above the vertical line can be adjusted and or confirmed Example Duration 1 02 h MG G P G G GM MG G G G P GM Warm High spin Pressing the left menu button Warm allows to adjust the temperature The High spin button allows you ...

Page 8: ...age setting Setting the display language The default setting for the display language is German The display language can be adjusted Language english OK Select the desired language by pressing the left menu button Confirm the setting with the right OK button Shipping strut reminder The shipping struts must be removed before the first use to avoid machine damage Confirm that the shipping struts hav...

Page 9: ...manufacturer Most garments have a fabric care label in the collar or side seam Sort the laundry by care label and color General tips Dark fabrics often bleed the first few times they are washed They should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load Curtains Remove any lead weights or strips before washing Loose bra underwires should be removed or sewn in place before ...

Page 10: ...est results wash mixed loads of small and large items This will improve washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly Close the drum door To prevent damage make sure that there are no clothes caught between the drum door and seal Close the drum door Using the washer 10 ...

Page 11: ...e Fold the comforter and load into the washer Turn the comforter in the drum so that a smooth surface forms facing the door when the comforter is completely loaded Make sure that the comforter does not touch the rubber door seal and that all corners are tucked in Comforter loaded correctly Comforter loaded incorrectly Using the washer 11 ...

Page 12: ...pressing the left menu button Warm the temperature will be adjusted Pressing the right menu button High spin will adjust the spin speed If MasterCare is selected a list will appear in the display MasterCare Extra White OK With the left menu button additional programs can be selected and then confirmed with the right menu button OK Duration 1 12 h Extra White Hot Max spin If desired and allowed by ...

Page 13: ...ee Options Heavy Soil Extended Sensitive Buzzer Hot J High spin Med spin Items made from synthetics mixed fabrics or wrinkle free cottons Very Warm I Warm H Cold G No Heat Sanitize Options Heavy Soil Extended Sensitive Buzzer Sanitize E Max spin High spin Items which have skin contact or for special hygienic requests Hot D Handwash Options Heavy Soil Extended Sensitive Buzzer Warm N Med spin Hand ...

Page 14: ... washable items which do not contain wool No Heat Custom Options Heavy Soil Extended Sensitive Buzzer Sanitize E Max spin High spin Med spin Slow spin Hold No spin All options are selectable for Sanitize and Normal programs Hot D Very Warm C Warm B Cold A No Heat Extra White Options Heavy Soil Extended Sensitive Buzzer Hot D Max spin High spin For white items without special hygienic requests Very...

Page 15: ...eat Dress shirts Options Heavy Soil Sensitive Buzzer Warm B Med spin Slow spin Hold No spin Pretreat collars and cuffs depending on soiling Cold A No heat Comforters Options Heavy Soil Extended Sensitive Buzzer Warm B High spin Med spin Slow spin Comforters and pillows Cold A No heat Outerwear Options Buzzer Cold B Med spin Close all zippers Do not use fabric softener Table linens Options Heavy So...

Page 16: ...etergent Express Options Buzzer Warm B Max spin High spin Med spin Slow spin Hold No Spin Small loads of mixed items for the programs Normal and Wrinkle free Cold A No Heat Drain Spin Options Buzzer Max spin High spin Med spin Slow spin No Spin Quick rinse Options Buzzer High spin Med spin Slow spin Hold No Spin Using the washer 16 ...

Page 17: ...n wash and between the rinse cycles Reducing the final spin speed will also reduce the rinse spin speeds Hold Select Hold The laundry is not spun and remains soaking in water This will prevent wrinkles if the laundry is not removed immediately at the end of the wash program Selecting Starting the final spin The washer is set default to the maximum spin speed of the wash program You can select a lo...

Page 18: ...ded Extended For laundry with normal to heavy soiling or stains The main wash cycle time for the wash program is extended Sensitive An additional final rinse washes away detergent residue and scents An additional rinse takes place Buzzer A buzzer signals the end of the wash program or after Hold The buzzer sounds until the washer is turned off The buzzer volume can be adjusted Adjusting the buzzer...

Page 19: ...t stains Heavy soiling Very visible soiling or stains Use the Heavy soil function and add detergent in the Heavy soil compartment as described Too little detergent may cause Ineffective cleaning of laundry fabrics may become gray and stiff over time Grease stains on the laundry Hard water deposits on the heating element Too much detergent may cause Oversudsing with minimal drum movement poor wash ...

Page 20: ...avy Soil Detergent for the pre wash Bleach Bleach used as described by the manufacturer placed in the bleach compartment Softener Fabric softener or liquid starch Add detergent to the Main Wash compartment at the beginning of each wash program Only add detergent 1 4 total recommended amount to the Heavy Soil compartment if the Heavy Soil option was selected Close the detergent drawer Using the was...

Page 21: ...acturer Universal Color Delicate Bleach Normal X X X Wrinkle free X X X Sanitize X X Handwash X Woolens Detergent for wool Silk X Custom X X X Extra White X X Delicates X X Denim Jeans X1 X Dress shirts X X X Comforters X X Outerwear X X Table linens X X Beach towels Do not use detergent with this program Express X X 1 only liquid detergent Using the washer 21 ...

Page 22: ...nal rinse A small amount of water will remain in the compartment at the end of the program If starching frequently clean the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube Bleach To remove difficult to clean stains Pour bleach into the bleach compartment Once the Main Wash has finished the bleach will be automatically be rinsed from the compartment Dyes Dye removers The use of dyes in the wa...

Page 23: ...M MG G G G P GM Warm High spin With every touch of the Delay button the start is delayed longer Hold to speed up the count For a delay less than 10 hours the delay time extends in 30 minute increments For a delay more than 10 hours the delay time extends in 1 hour increments Cancel Press the Pause button Adjust To adjust the Delay Start time cancel then reset Using the washer 23 ...

Page 24: ...ent program step The drum door will be locked and the drum light will turn off once the program starts If a program was started without detergent cancel the program first Add detergent then select and start a program again 9 Activate the Child Lock if desired The Child Lock can be activated to prevent a child from canceling a program during washing or from opening the door at the end of the progra...

Page 25: ...inad vertently left in the washer may be damaged e g shrink or discolor during the next wash cycle Check the folds of the door seal for any small articles Close the drum door Activate the Child Lock so children or animals do not find their way into the drum Shut off the water supply if the washer will not be used for a longer period of time e g vacationing Using the washer 25 ...

Page 26: ...rrupts the program and unlocks the door To continue Press the Start button Changing a program A program change is not possible once the program has started The program must be canceled Adjusting the temperature The temperature can be changed up to 6 minutes after the program start Adjusting the spin speed The spin speed can be adjusted anytime up to the beginning of the final spin Adjusting the op...

Page 27: ...tically Note Once the program has started the washer can not make adjustments of the load size The drum door cannot be opened if the water temperature is greater than 130 F 55 C the water level is too high the program has reached the Final Spin The Child Lock function is activated If you attempt to open the door while the washer is in one of the above statuses Machine locked will appear in the dis...

Page 28: ...Do not use chemical solvents abrasive cleaners glass or all purpose cleaners They will damage the surface Cleaning the drum Germs can develop when using wash programs with a low temperature below Hot over several wash cycles This can lead to odors in the drum Once a month run a program with no laundry using a Hot or Sanitize temperature and or bleach If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed...

Page 29: ...Quick guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read all instructions especially the Important Safety Instructions before using the washer ...

Page 30: ...um door and seal 3 Select a program Press the button of the desired program The indicator of the selected program lights 4 Select a temperature The preselected temperature and or spin speed can be adjusted if the program allows Example Duration 1 02 h MG G P G G GM MG G G G P GM Warm High spin By pressing the left menu button Warm the temperature will be adjusted Pressing the right menu button Hig...

Page 31: ...s delayed longer 8 Start a program Press the flashing Start button 9 Activate the Child Lock if desired Press the Heavy soil button until the display shows X Locked Deactivate the Child Lock after the program has finished 10 Unload the laundry Open the drum door Remove the laundry Shut off the water supply if the washer will not be used for a longer period of time e g vacationing Check the drum fo...

Page 32: ...irts X X X X X X X Comforters X X X X X X Outerwear X X Table linens X X X X X X X X Beach towels X X Express X X X X X X X X X Drain Spin X X X X X Quick rinse X X X X X Selectable Options except for buzzer N o r m a l W r i n k l e f r e e S a n i t i z e H a n d w a s h W o o l e n s S i l k C u s t o m E x t r a W h i t e D e l i c a t e s D e n i m J e a n s D r e s s s h i r t s C o m f o r ...

Page 33: ... residue regularly Siphon tube and channel 1 Remove the siphon tube from the Softener compartment and rinse under warm water Also clean the pipe that the siphon tube is attached to 2 Replace the siphon tube Clean the fabric softener channel with warm water and a brush Clean the siphon tube and fabric softener channel more often when frequently using liquid starch Liquid starch tends to stick Clean...

Page 34: ...he valve by turning the connector counter clockwise using a wrench if necessary Remove the rubber seal 1 from the connector Using needle nose pliers grasp the plastic filter 2 and pull it out of the hose connector Clean the filter under running water and carefully remove any large particles Replace the filter and seal then reconnect the hose Slowly turn on the valve and check for leaks If water le...

Page 35: ...e water in the machine max 9 25 gal 35 l Caution If laundry has been washed at a high temperature the water draining out of the machine may still be hot Danger of scalding Place a container under the drain tube Open the drain filter until water runs out but do not take it out completely If the container becomes too full interrupt the water flow by tightening the drain filter Discard the water and ...

Page 36: ...int from the filter Check that the drain pump impeller in the back of the chamber rotates freely by spinning it with your hand Return the drain filter and tighten it into place If the drain filter is not securely tightened water will leak out when the machine is used Cleaning and care 32 ...

Page 37: ...p you avoid placing a service call by identifying issues you may encounter while operating the machine A wash program cannot be started Issue Possible cause Solution The display stays blank and no indicator illuminates The washer has no power Check to determine if the washer is plugged in the circuit breaker has tripped Immediately after the program start the washer cancels the program The child e...

Page 38: ... system activated The waterproof system has activated Call Technical Service Technical fault Call Technical Service There is a fault Restart the program If the fault message appears again contact Technical Service In the display flashes Anti crease alternating with Check detergent The machine has oversudsed Use less detergent in the next wash program and follow the recommended amount on the deterg...

Page 39: ...too low Clean the water intake hose filter under running water and carefully remove any large particles Water softeners tend to clump Clean the detergent drawer In the future add the detergent first then the water softener The fabric softener is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the Softener compartment The siphon tube is either positioned incorrectly or clogged Clean the sipho...

Page 40: ...on heavily soiled laundry The laundry was soiled with grease e g oils lotions etc Add more detergent to laundry with grease stains or use a liquid detergent Run the Sanitize program without laundry using liquid detergent to clean the washer before using it for laundry again There is white detergent residue on dark laundry The detergent has not completely dissolved because of hard water These resid...

Page 41: ...pter Using the washer Activate the Child Lock Power failure Open the door as described on the following page There is still water in the drum and the washer cannot drain the water Clean the drain filter and drain pump See Cleaning and Care Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap As a safeguard against scalding the drum door cannot be opened if the wash water temperature is over 130 F 55 C Frequently...

Page 42: ...ain the water from the washer as described in Cleaning and Care Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Make sure the machine is turned off and the drum has stopped turning A moving drum is dangerous Pull out the detergent drawer Insert a screw driver into the slot of the emergency opener and pull upwards The door will now open Frequently asked questions 38 ...

Page 43: ...vice Contract program gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and long...

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Page 45: ...Installation Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 46: ...lue mark for cold water cPower cord d g Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow drain options shown hControl panel iDetergent dispenser drawer and door opener in case of power failure jDrum door kAccess panel to lint trap and drain pump lFour height adjustable feet Installation 42 ...

Page 47: ... W LAN communication module c Rear access with grip for transport d Water intake hose cold water blue stripes e Water intake hose hot water red stripes f Drain hose g Shipping struts h Brackets for intake and drain hoses Installation 43 ...

Page 48: ...he unit on a 1 1 4 32 mm thick 28 x 31 71x78 cm wide plywood base Ideally the base should be large enough to span several joists and should be anchored to the joists and not just the floor boards If the machine is installed on a raised platform it must be secured with retaining clips available from your dealer or Miele If installed on a masonry or concrete base the base should have a 13 mm to 19 m...

Page 49: ...ether with the support plate Cover the two holes with the provided plugs Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum The struts must be reinstalled before the machine is moved The shipping struts should be stored in a safe place for future use Reinstall the struts by reversing the above procedure Installation 45 ...

Page 50: ... slip Loosen the locking ring 2 with the supplied wrench Unscrew each of the four feet as much as necessary by turning both the foot 1 and locking ring 2 to the left Remove the support and stand the machine on its feet Check that the machine stands level Repeat the above procedure until the machine stands level Once level hold the foot 1 immobile with a wrench At the same time turn the locking rin...

Page 51: ... hose or with a hose able to withstand up to 145 psi 10 bar pressure The water valve connector must also be able to withstand 145 psi 10 bar The bolted connection is under water pressure Open the water supply slowly to check for leaks Adjust the rubber seal and the bolted connection if necessary To protect the inlet valve the two filters one at the pressure hose valve connection and one at the inl...

Page 52: ...r only Turn on the valve s and check for leaks The water pressure must be within 15 145 psi 1 10 bar If the water pressure is greater that 145 psi 10 bar a pressure reducer must be installed If the water pressure is below 15 psi 1 bar there will not be enough water available for a complete fill The water intake hoses are equipped with screen filters Do not remove these filters except for cleaning ...

Page 53: ...ure it firmly 3 To a floor drain The machine is equipped with an air gap anti siphoning system so that no minimum drain height is required The machine drains using a pump with a maximum delivery height of 4 feet 1 2 m Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose If desired the drain hose may be extended to run a maximum of 16 feet 4 9 m as long as the 4 foot 1 2 m height is not exceeded Hose ext...

Page 54: ... Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician The washing machine is supplied wi...

Page 55: ...ng as no program is running Press the Extended button until the display shows Language english B OK Select the desired language by pressing the left menu button Confirm with OK The display is shown in the selected language Setting the display language 51 ...

Page 56: ...f children as they pose a danger of suffocation Disposal of an appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an appliance unplug it from the outlet cut off its power cord and re...

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