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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 489i

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.

M.-Nr. 05 695 201

Summary of Contents for W 489i WPS

Page 1: ...ructions for Washing machine W 489i 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 05 695 201 ...

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: ...rol 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 washin...

Page 4: ... Electronic programme locking 33 Electronic system lock 34 Cleaning and care 35 E Cloth 35 Extra cleaning 35 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 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 normal 40 General prob...

Page 5: ...adjacent drawer fronts 53 Fitting the front panel 53 Front panel dimensions 53 Drilling template 54 Option 1 54 Option 2 55 Aligning the door 56 Fitting a plinth facing 57 Fitting the plinth facing 57 The Miele Waterproof system 58 Connection to the water supply 59 Connection to the drainage system 62 Electrical connection U K 63 Consumption data 65 Note for test institutes 65 Technical data 66 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: ...azard Only use dyes specified by the manufacturer as being suitable for use in a domestic washing machine Always observe the manufacturer 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 Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove washing Reaching into a moving ...

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: ...e cancelled during a wash programme 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 door cannot be opened with the door button a programme cannot be started Future updates PC The indicator or check light marked PC...

Page 11: ...ns Indicator light on option selected Indicator light off option not selected gSpin button for selecting the final spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin hIndicator lights for spin speeds Rinse hold or Without spin iProgramme selector for selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise jProgramme sequence indicator lig...

Page 12: ... wash 16 mins 26 mins The time reduction is achieved in the main wash and rinses In the COTTONS and Mixed wash programmes the final spin time is also reduced 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 appear in the display After the machine has started the delay start t...

Page 13: ...OOLLENS Separate rinse 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 suspend...

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: ... 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: ... 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: ...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: ...r 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 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 is set at...

Page 25: ... 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 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 compa...

Page 26: ...h indicator light comes on the laundry can be removed from the drum This light stays on at the end of the programme and remains on until the selector is turned back to the Finish position 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 ...

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: ...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 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: ...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 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 Pre wash ...

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: ...me time pull the drawer right out of the machine Clean the dispenser compartments and conditioner channel Remove the siphon from compartment and rinse under warm running water 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 Cleaning and care 36 ...

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: ...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 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 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 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: ...let is clogged a large amount of water will be retained in the machine 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 Open the flap in the machine plinth Place a dish or bowl under the spout Point the drain hose into the container Remove the stopper Once the flow of water ceases replace the stopper in ...

Page 45: ...y dangerous Door hinged right Use a spoon handle or similar to pull the emergency door latch downwards see illustration The drum door will open Door hinged left Open the access panel on the right hand side of the plinth Use a spoon handle or similar to pull the emergency door latch downwards see illustration The drum door will open Problem solving guide 45 ...

Page 46: ...e any foreign objects e g buttons coins etc and fluff Clean the fluff filter housing 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 After cleaning Pour approx 2 litres of water into the detergent dispenser compartment II to reactivate the ball valve which keeps detergent in circulation in the suds...

Page 47: ...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 47 ...

Page 48: ...ispenser drawer eControl panel fAdapter strips gDoor interior plate with fixing points for a front panel hFour height adjustable screw feet iFluff filter access panel jAccess panel for the emergency door release and drainage door hinged right kAccess panel for the emergency door release door hinged left Installation and connection 48 ...

Page 49: ...nd be bolted to the joists and not only to the floorboards Check for cables and pipes beforehand If possible install 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 Lift the machi...

Page 50: ...astic caps supplied The machine must not be moved without the transit fittings in place Store them in a safe place for future use They must be re fitted if the machine is to be moved again e g when moving house Re fitting the transit bars Re fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure Installation and connection 50 ...

Page 51: ...ooden wedge for example to ensure stability Make sure the machine does not slip as this could cause injury Using a screwdriver loosen foot 1 by turning counter nut 2 anti clockwise and unscrew to the required height Put the machine back on all four feet Use a spirit level to check the machine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again until it sits firmly up...

Page 52: ... The cover plate is necessary to ensure electrical safety and must not be removed Please note The machine must not be used without the front panel in place The electricity water and drainage connections should be close to the machine and easily accessible Installation under a work surface 900 910 mm or 950 960 mm from the floor requires one or two raising kit s respectively The raising kits incl f...

Page 53: ...length from the plastic screws Fitting the front panel The machine front can be fitted with a door panel to match kitchen units If fitted in a MIELE kitchen a door panel can be ordered pre drilled with the necessary fixing holes If fitted in a non Miele kitchen a suitable panel will have to be drilled to suit by a qualified kitchen fitter in accordance with Miele specifications The rear side of th...

Page 54: ... various ways of fixing the panel in position Option 1 Drill all the fixing holes for the inner door panel to the specified depth On chipboard fronts inject silicone sealant supplied into the Ø 10 mm free holes Unscrew the lower screw on the upper hinge on both the left and right hand sides of the door see illustration Using the screws provided screw the front panel through drill holes 1 and 2 on ...

Page 55: ...ight hand hingeing right drawing see template holes 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 Unscrew the lower screw on the upper hinge on both the left and right hand sides of the door see illustration Using the screws provided screw the front panel through drill holes 1 and 2 on the inner door panel see template do not overtighten Align the front panel Tighten the screws again Drill any more holes required through the dri...

Page 56: ...h To align the door add or remove the spacers located underneath the door latch Additional spacers are supplied in the accessory pack Please note If you use too many spacers the door will not provide a sufficient seal when shut properly If this is the case remove one or more spacers until the door shuts correctly After aligning the door test it to make sure that the seal is adequate Installation a...

Page 57: ...stuck over the flap s in the appliance plinth In order to open the drum door during an emergency the plinth facing must be removable Fitting the plinth facing Stick the velcro fastener provided to the appliance plinth For this the following procedure is recommended Match up the hooked side and the looped side of the velcro strip lengthwise Cut it into 2 or 3 sections Peel the protective backing of...

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: ...s The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 1 and 10 bar If it is higher than 10 bar it is essential to fit a reducer valve Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with 3 4 thread The stopcock should be fitted by a qualified plumber The connection point is subject to mains water pressure Turn on the stopcock slowly and check for leaks Corre...

Page 60: ...ust 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 60 ...

Page 61: ...nly use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement In order to protect the water inlet valves the dirt filter in the water inlet safety valve connection must not be removed Extension hose A 4 5 m Miele Waterproof system extension hose is available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department as an optional extra Installation and connection 61 ...

Page 62: ... 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 63: ...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 64: ... 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 65: ... 5 kg 0 45 49 1 h 00 min 1 h 15 min DELICATES 30 C 1 0 kg 0 35 65 49 min 59 min Silks 30 C 1 0 kg 0 24 39 36 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 66: ...ated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see Consumption data Minimum water flow pressure 1 bar 100 kPa Maximum water flow pressure 10 bar 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 marks VDE radio and television suppressed Technical data 66 ...

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: ...ith 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 selector to Sep...

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