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Front view

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Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system

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Electricity supply cable

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Flexible drain hose (with

detachable swivel elbow)

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Facia panel with controls

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Detergent dispenser drawer

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Drum door

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Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and
emergency release

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Handle recesses for moving the
machine

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Four height adjustable feet

Installation and connection

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Summary of Contents for W 487 WPS

Page 1: ...ructions for Washing machine W 487 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 05 660 531 ...

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: ...rogramme locking system lock 10 Future updates PC 10 Control panel 11 Multi function display 12 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 Calibrating to zero 14 Washing environmentally and economically 15 Energy and water consumption 15 Detergent 15 Additional options Soak Pre wash ...

Page 4: ...he end of a programme 33 Adding fabric conditioner separately 33 Adding starch separately 33 Colour run and dye removers dyes 33 Locking functions 34 Electronic programme locking 34 Electronic system lock 35 Cleaning and care 36 E Cloth 36 Extra cleaning 36 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 37 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet 38 Problem solving guide 39 What to do if 39 The programme d...

Page 5: ...n surface 53 Installing the washing machine 53 Removing the transit fittings 53 Re fitting the transit bars 55 Levelling the machine 56 Screwing out and adjusting the feet 56 Washer and Dryer stack 57 The Miele Waterproof system 58 Connection to the water supply 59 Connection to the drainage system 61 Electrical connection U K 62 Consumption data 64 Note for test institutes 64 Technical data 65 Pr...

Page 6: ...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 wiring ...

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: ... 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 reduce creasing and the amount of ironing required thus providing Easy care for your laundry Load size indicator The washing machine is equipped with a sensor which registers how much laundry is in the drum This is display...

Page 10: ...e is selected Press the Door button to turn the halogen lighting on again Locking functions programme locking system lock Electronic programme locking Electronic programme locking prevents the door from being opened or the programme cancelled during a wash programme The electronic programme locking is automatically cancelled at the end of the programme Electronic system lock The system lock preven...

Page 11: ... 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 switching the mac...

Page 12: ...ufacturer for a full load of laundry The water hardness level and type of soiling also need to be considered when deciding how much detergent to use the duration of the programme depending on the programme and the amount of the load Time left h mins Please note that Load depends on the programme selected and applies to dry laundry only Important Loads of less than 25 will not register in the displ...

Page 13: ...inse 900 MINIMUM IRON Mixed wash 600 DELICATES 400 Silks 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 hold The laundry is not spun and remains suspended in the final ri...

Page 14: ...urn the programme selector to COTTONS 40 C DPress the Spin button repeatedly to select Without spin EPress START FAt the end of the wash programme Turn the programme selector to Finish For the load size indicator to work effectively the sensor must also be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom scales Calibrating to zero GPress the Door button and open the drum door HTurn the empty drum rou...

Page 15: ...n is sufficient for most levels of 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 as indicated in the display Additional options Soak Pre wash Intensive Select a wash programme without any additional options for light to normal soi...

Page 16: ... drum door DSelect a programme ELoad the drum FClose the drum door GAdd detergent HSelect any additional option required ISelect a spin speed 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: ... 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 4321 876 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: ...ding to colour Additional option Soak Pre wash Intensive Water plus Notes For normal to 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 kg Starc...

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: ...old the laundry and load loosely in the drum To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items This improves the washing effect and helps distribute the load evenly to keep the machine stable and reduce the noise level during spinning The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum as a in 25 steps of the maximum load permissible for...

Page 24: ...will automatically switch in A burden to the environment Liquid detergent Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer for programmes without a pre wash For programmes with 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 t...

Page 25: ...o a maximum of 6 hours The display shows the time left which is the soak time and the programme time added together Deleting the soak time Press the Soak button repeatedly until the indicator light goes out Pre wash For heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains Intensive For normal to heavy soiling with visible staining The duration of the main wash is increased Water plus If you want ...

Page 26: ...t JSelect delay start if required Press the Delay start button Each press on the button increases the delayed time by 30 minutes up to 10 hours by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards To delete delay start Press the Delay start button once when 24 is showing in the display KPress the START button This starts the programme The programme duration will appear in the display and the Time left h mins indicator...

Page 27: ... could result in injury 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 next wash or become discoloured themselves NSwitch off the washing machine Press the I ON 0 OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish The Anti crease Finish light will ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...f 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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...ncluding Soak Fabric conditioner or liquid starch The right amount to dispense will depend on the following The quantity of laundry follow the machine s dispensing recommendation and reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads as indicated on the display The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains Possibly slight body odour Normally soiled Visibly dirty and or j...

Page 33: ...ual 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 34: ...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 35: ...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 Pre wash ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...s Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work The chart is divided into the following sections to help you The programme does not start The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal Problems with the load size indicator and th...

Page 40: ...TART indicator light is not flashing The lamp for the drum lighting is not securely correctly in its socket Reconnect the lamp in its socket The Locked check light is flashing The system lock has been activated Deactivate the system lock The programme does not start when Drain Final spin has been selected The washing machine has not been prepared for using for the first time Prepare the machine as...

Page 41: ...nd the Check inlet light flashes appears in the display The water inlet is blocked Open the stopcock The buzzer sounds and the Check inlet and Check drain lights flash appears in the display The Waterproof system has reacted Call the Service Department 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...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... the laundry from the drum and press the button above the START button until an audible tone sounds The sensor is now recalibrated to zero A load size is indicated in the display but there is no laundry present in the drum The load size sensor has been decalibrated from the zero position Rotate the drum once If the display does not go out recalibrate the sensor to zero see above section No load si...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 pow der detergent on dark col oured 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...

Page 46: ... 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 drum lighting is not in position properly Open the drum door as described in the section Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure Then fit the lamp correctly The door was not correctly engaged Press hard against the...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...l out the loosened unit with your fingers Press the two prongs to separate the plastic holder 1 from the protective cover 2 Remove the faulty lamp from the plastic holder The new lamp must be of the same type G4 with a maximum power output of 5 watts 12 volts The lamps are available from an electrical retailer your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department Insert the new lamp into the ...

Page 50: ...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 50 ...

Page 51: ...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 51 ...

Page 52: ...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 52 ...

Page 53: ... 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 54: ... 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 54 ...

Page 55: ... 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 55 ...

Page 56: ...our feet are screwed in when the 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...

Page 57: ... Miele Spare Parts Department Please note a Safety distance to wall at least 2 cm b Height Stacking kit with pull out shelf approx 172 cm Stacking kit without pull out shelf approx 170 cm c Depth of the washer dryer stack approx 63 cm The load size sensor must be calibrated to zero after the washing machine has been installed and connected See Before using for the first time Installation and conne...

Page 58: ...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 con...

Page 59: ...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 59 ...

Page 60: ...ppropriate 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...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...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 63: ... 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 64: ...g 0 45 49 59 min DELICATES 30 C 1 0 kg 0 35 65 48 min 58 min Silks 30 C 1 0 kg 0 25 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 room temperature type ...

Page 65: ...te Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see Consumption data Water flow pressure minimum 1 bar 100 Pa Water flow pressure maximum 10 bar 1000 Pa 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 Lamp for drum lighting Type G4 5 Watt 12 Volt Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data...

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Page 67: ...Programmable functions for changing standard settings ...

Page 68: ...lus 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 MINIMUM IRON programmes Setting 4 an increase in the w...

Page 69: ... the display alternating with the number 2 In addition one of the following numbers will appear on the right of the display 1 2 3 or 4 FPress the START button to toggle between 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 th...

Page 70: ...buttons in combination 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 APress the additional option buttons Intensive 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 appears in the display DTurn the pr...

Page 71: ...bination 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 A Press the additional option buttons Intensive 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 appears in the display DTurn the programme selec...

Page 72: ...rst 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 Intensive 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 appears in the display DTurn the programme selector to Separate rinse EThe P will now flash in the displ...

Page 73: ... is closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the additional option buttons Intensive 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 appears in the display DTurn the programme selector to the COTTONS 75 C position EThe P will now flash in the display alternating with the number 20 In addition one of th...

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