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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 526

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is

essential

to read these instructions

before it is installed and used for the
first time.

M.-Nr. 06 148 920

en - GB

Summary of Contents for W 526

Page 1: ... instructions for Washing machine W 526 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 06 148 920 en GB ...

Page 2: ...machine Electrical and electronic appliances machines often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance or machine Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your loca...

Page 3: ...n button with indicator lights 14 Before using for the first time 15 Washing environmentally and economically 16 Energy and water consumption 16 Detergent 16 Additional options Short Soak Pre wash 16 When drying with a tumble dryer 16 How to wash correctly 17 Brief instructions 17 Programme chart 18 Garment care label symbols 21 How to wash correctly 22 Before washing 22 Selecting a programme 23 A...

Page 4: ... 32 Cleaning and care 33 External casing and fascia panel 33 E Cloth 33 Extra cleaning 33 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 33 Descaling the machine 34 Cleaning the water inlet filters 35 Problem solving guide 36 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 programme continues as normal 38 Gener...

Page 5: ...t and adjusting the feet 50 Building under a continuous worktop in a kitchen run 51 Washer and Dryer stack 51 The Miele water protection system 52 Connection to the water supply 53 Connection to the drainage system 54 Electrical connection U K 55 Consumption data 56 Technical data 57 Programmable functions 59 Water plus system 59 Gentle action 61 Top up rinse for Cottons 62 Memory Function 63 Soak...

Page 6: ... may be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This washing machine is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety...

Page 7: ... parts Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user for which Miele cannot accept liability Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out If the connection ...

Page 8: ...especially if there is no floor drain gully in the immediate vicinity Flooding danger If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing Make sure the drain hose is secure so that the force of the water flowing out of the hose does not dislodge it Take care to ensure that foreign objects e g nails pins coins paper clip...

Page 9: ... contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion Do not use these products in this machine If liquid detergent comes into contact with the eyes rinse them thoroughly with lukewarm water imme diately If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately and retain the packaging or label for reference Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their skin coming into contac...

Page 10: ...is a Cottons programme for small loads of very lightly soiled fabrics Automatic Suitable for small loads of garments made from man made fibres and cotton garments which can be washed together Sort according to colour Separate rinse Suitable for rinsing and spinning articles which have been hand washed Delicates and Silks programmes In these programmes the laundry is washed and spun very gently to ...

Page 11: ...urs and minutes and finally in minutes At some points during the wash the time shown can change This is normal Future updates PC The indicator or check light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Description of the machine 11 ...

Page 12: ...t off option not selected dIndicator lights for spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin eSpin button For selecting the final spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin fProgramme selector For selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise gProgramme sequence indicator lights Show which section of the wash programme has been...

Page 13: ...y the laundry and uses this to calculate the load during the first 10 minutes If the machine recognises a smaller load it will shorten the programme time Programme Max time reduction short normal Cottons 37 min 52 min Minimum iron 12 min 13 min Automatic 13 min 18 min Soak If the Soak additional option has been selected the soak time is added to the programme duration in the display to give a tota...

Page 14: ...c wash programme chosen The indicator lights show the speed selected Wash programme rpm Cottons 1400 Minimum iron 900 Delicates 600 Silks 400 Woollens 1200 Quick wash 1400 Automatic 900 Separate rinse 1200 Starch 1400 Drain spin 1400 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 rinse water This reduces creasin...

Page 15: ... you must run a wash programme 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 Open the stopcock Press the I On 0 Off button in Turn the programme selector to Cottons ...

Page 16: ...born or old stains use the Soak option Detergent Do not exceed the amounts of detergent 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 Short Soak Pre wash Select A wash programme together with the Short option for light to normal soiling where ther...

Page 17: ... machine COpen the drum door DLoad the drum EClose the drum door FSelect a programme GSelect a spin speed HSelect any additional option required IAdd detergent JPress the Start button At the end of a programme KOpen the drum door LRemove the laundry MSwitch off the washing machine NTurn the programme selector to the Finish position OClose the drum door See the Programme chart in the next section f...

Page 18: ...rics use a detergent for coloured fabrics or liquid detergent Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent Note for test institutes Programme setting for testing according to EN 60456 standard Cottons 60 C Minimum iron 4321 8E76 30 C to 60 C Max load 2 5 kg Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres mixed fibres and for easy...

Page 19: ...tergent Liquid detergent for delicates Silks c 30 C Max load 1 0 kg Fabric Hand washable fabrics with no wool content e g satin lace and silk Additional option Water plus Notes Laundry remains relatively crease free for easier ironing Place socks tights bras etc in a washing bag Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates Woollens ac cold to 40 C Max load 2 0 kg Fabric Machine washable or hand washab...

Page 20: ...ther Sort according to colour Additional options Short Pre wash Soak Notes 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 Starch Max load 5 0 kg Fabric Table cloths napkins overalls aprons Notes The laundry should be washed but not t...

Page 21: ...s indicates the drying temperature q Normal temperature r Low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature I Hot iron max sole plate temp approx 200 C H Medium hot iron max sole plate temp approx 150 C G Cool iron max sole plate temp approx 110 C Do not steam iron garments carrying this symbol J Do not iron Professional cleaning f Dry clean only The ...

Page 22: ...hould 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...

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: ...heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains e g blood fats and oils cocoa A length of time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 minute increments for the soak process The machine is set ex works with a soak period of 2 hours To programme in a different soak period see Programmable functions Soak Water plus...

Page 25: ... activated A burden to the environment Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows i Detergent for the pre wash divide the total recommended amount as follows add 1 3 to compartment i and 2 3 to compartment j This compartment is also used for starch formulations when starching separately j Main wash including the Soak period if selected Fabric conditioner or li...

Page 26: ...ult in injury Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles e g buttons which may be lodged there Check that all items have been removed from the drum Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves MSwitch off the washing machine Press and release the I On 0 Off button and turn the programme selector to Finish The Anti crease Finish l...

Page 27: ...tinue automatically Please note Once a programme has started the machine 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 assuming 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 if the suds te...

Page 28: ... 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: ...iron d a e 2 33 L2 L Delicates e b e 3 L Silks d 2 L Woollens c 2 L2 L Quick wash d a 2 L2 L Automatic d a e 2 L2 L Starch d 1 L Separate rinse e 2 L d Low water level Medium water level e High water level a Normal wash rhythm b Gentle action c Woollens d Silks Please continue reading for further details about the programme sequences How to wash correctly 29 ...

Page 30: ...s show the stage the programme has reached 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 automatically if there is too much foam in the drum...

Page 31: ... special con tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de partment which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dis penser drawer Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre wash 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 slig...

Page 32: ...arch 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 using...

Page 33: ...ailable from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department 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 every 6 weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine These can occur when washing is mainly done at low temperatur...

Page 34: ...e a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing Descaling the machine If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed the machine should not need to be descaled If however you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging A special desc...

Page 35: ...e the rubber seal 1 from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 remove the filter and clean it 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 it leaks tighten the connection To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Using pliers carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the i...

Page 36: ...rised repairs could be dangerous The programme does not start Problem 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 the mains plug is plugged in and switched on the fuse or circuit breaker has not tripped the drum door is closed properly The programme does not start when Drain Spin has been selected ...

Page 37: ...t flashes appears in the display The water inlet is blocked Open the stopcock The filter in the water inlet hose is dirty Clean the filter The Check inlet and Check drain lights are flashing appears in the display The water protection system has reacted Call the Service Department The Soak Pre wash or Rinses indicator light is flashing appears in the display There is a fault Start the programme ag...

Page 38: ... the filter The Excess detergent 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 There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault indicator occurs again contact the Service Department The Anti crease Finish indicator light is flas...

Page 39: ... the end of a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation There is a lot of detergent residue in the detergent drawer The water pressure is too low Clean the water inlet filter Select Water plus Powder detergent used with water softeners can be sticky Add washing powder and then add the water softener Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment T...

Page 40: ...t load run a Cottons 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load There are white residues which look like powder detergent on dark coloured laundry The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not soluble in water These have ended up on the laundry Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush once the laundry is dry Use a liquid detergent to wash dark...

Page 41: ...tton Power cut Open the drum door as described in the section Opening the door in the event of a 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 machine is unable to drain Clean the drain filter and the drain pump For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds t...

Page 42: ...ter 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 drain filter completely or take it right out Unscrew the drain filter lid until water runs out T...

Page 43: ... an obstruction should be removed Put the drain filter back in place and secure Make sure the drain 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 illustr...

Page 44: ...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 Optional accessories Optional accessories for this washing machine are available from your Miele Dealer the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www miele co uk Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and r...

Page 45: ...icity supply cable c f Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow gControl panel hDetergent dispenser drawer iDrum door jAccess to drain filter drain pump and emergency release kHandle recesses for moving the machine lFour height adjustable feet Installation and connection 45 ...

Page 46: ...machine bElectricity supply cable cInlet hose tested to withstand pressure of at least 7 000 kPa dDrain hose eTransit bar covers fRestraining clip for inlet hose and drain hose gRestraining clips for transit bars when removed Installation and connection 46 ...

Page 47: ...cables 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 spinning 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...

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: ...the back of the washing machine Make sure that holes b are 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 Install...

Page 50: ...he machine is delivered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew Use a spirit level to check the machine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again using the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four counternuts must be firmly up against the hous...

Page 51: ...ired Connections for electricity water and drainage should be installed in such a way that they remain accessible when the machine is in place Fitting instructions are supplied with the conversion kit All parts marked are available from your Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department Washer and Dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine A WTV stacking kit is necessary...

Page 52: ... housing Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine A float switches off the safety valves preventing any more water flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away Overflow protection This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water If the water level exceeds a certain level the drain pump switches in and pumps the excess water away ...

Page 53: ...r The connection point is subject to mains water pressure Turn on the stopcock slowly and check for leaks Correct the position of the washer and union if appropriate The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply and connection to a household water softener is not recommended Maintenance and care Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extensio...

Page 54: ... 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 55: ...l current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Do not connect via an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 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 replace...

Page 56: ... 01 min 1 h 16 min Delicates 30 C 1 0 kg 0 35 65 49 min 59 min Silks 30 C 1 0 kg 0 24 39 37 min Woollens 30 C 2 0 kg 0 23 37 40 min Quick wash 40 C 2 5 kg 0 35 35 31 min Automatic 40 C 3 0 kg 0 30 0 60 30 50 54 min 1 h 09 min 1 EN 60456 test programme Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type and...

Page 57: ...late Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see Consumption data Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa 1 bar Water flow pressure maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar Inlet hose length 1 60 m Drain hose length 1 50 m Connection cable length 1 60 m Delivery head max 1 00 m Drain pump length max 5 00 m Test certificates awarded see data plate Technical data 57 ...

Page 58: ...Programmable functions for changing standard settings ...

Page 59: ...iron Quick wash Automatic Silks The programmed setting is then activated by pressing the Water plus additional option button The settings are as follows Setting 1 an increase in the rinse water level for the programmes listed Setting 2 an increase in the water level in the main wash and rinses for the programmes listed the washing machine is delivered with setting 2 programmed as standard Setting ...

Page 60: ...ch subsequent press on the Start button selects a different setting The number alternating with the P in the display refers to the settings as follows 1 Setting 1 is selected increased water level in the rinses 2 Setting 2 is selected increased water level in the main wash and in the rinses 3 Setting 3 is selected extra rinse in the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes 4 Setting 4 is selected incre...

Page 61: ...in first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator light comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons 60 C position A P w...

Page 62: ...that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator light comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons 40 C position A P will flash in the...

Page 63: ...is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator light comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons 30 C position A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1 0 Memory ...

Page 64: ...rying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator light comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Minimum iron 60 C position A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 1 2 3 or 4 FEach subsequent press on the Start button selects a different setting The number alternating with the P in the ...

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