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The following Extra options can be selected in addition to the programme:

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Stains

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Proofing

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Delicates

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Shirts

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Summary of Contents for W 5872 Edition 111

Page 1: ...ctions for Washing machine W 5872 Edition 111 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 09 495 130 en GB ...

Page 2: ...d machine Electrical and electronic 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 machine Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or ...

Page 3: ...Detergent 17 Eco feedback 18 How to wash correctly 19 Spinning 24 Final spin speed 24 Delay start 25 Programme chart 26 Extra options 30 Short 30 Stains 4 30 Further extras 4 30 Pre wash 31 Soak 31 Garment care label symbols 33 Programme sequence 34 Changing the programme sequence 36 Cancelling a programme 36 Interrupting a programme 36 Making changes to a programme 36 Adding or removing laundry a...

Page 4: ... in the display and the programme stops 46 The following fault messages appear in the display 47 General problems 48 An unsatisfactory wash result 49 The drum door does not open when you press the Door button 50 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure 51 Blocked drain outlet 51 After sales service 53 Future updates PC 53 Guarantee 53 Optional spare parts a...

Page 5: ... 63 Electrical connection U K 64 Technical data 65 Consumption data 66 Notes for test institutes 67 Settings 68 To access Settings 68 To select a Setting 68 To alter a Setting 68 To come out of Settings 68 Language 68 Total usage 69 Water plus 69 Soak 69 Gentle action 70 Suds cooling 70 Code 70 Temperature unit 71 Buzzer 71 Keypad tone 71 Brightness 71 Standby display 72 Memory 72 Anti crease 72 O...

Page 6: ...It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments The washing machine is not intended for outdoor use It must only be used as a domestic appliance to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer as being washable on the care label Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage ...

Page 7: ...en under 8 years of age must be kept away from the machine unless they are constantly supervised The washing machine is not a toy To prevent the risk of injury do not allow children to play with it or near it or to play with the controls For machines with a porthole door remember that the porthole glass will be hot when washing at high temperatures Do not let children touch it Warning and Safety i...

Page 8: ...this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee ...

Page 9: ...aintenance and repair work This washing machine must only be connected to the on site water supply using a new hose kit Old hoses must not be re used In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the machine and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not ...

Page 10: ...iture or appliances Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time e g holiday 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...

Page 11: ...d create toxic fumes Such agents also pose a fire and explosion hazard Do not use solvent based cleaning agents e g those containing benzine to clean the outside surfaces of this machine They can cause damage to plastic surfaces 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...

Page 12: ...ssly approved by Miele If other parts are used guarantee performance and product liability claims will be invalidated Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 12 ...

Page 13: ...tical interface This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future hStart Stop button For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started iProgramme selector For selecting a programme The indicator light next to the selected programme will come on The programme selector can be tur...

Page 14: ...minutes When delay start is being used the programme duration will appear after the delay start time has elapsed During the first 8 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry and uses this to calculate the load The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate Delay start The delay start time selected will appear in the disp...

Page 15: ... model Eco Cottons Eco Cottons Eco plus Minimum iron Eco Home Curtains Down filled items Pillows Silks lingerie Home XL Bathrobes Curtains Down filled items Pillows Hygiene kids Kids quick wash Minimum iron hygiene Toy building blocks Medic First wash Minimum iron hygiene Nappies Pillows Nursery Baby towelling Baby Wear Kids sleeping bags Nappies Soft toys Sport leisure Bathrobes Sportswear Traine...

Page 16: ...ill appear The welcome screen will appear in the display every time the washing machine is switched on until a programme lasting longer than 1 hour has been completed Setting the language You will be asked to select the language you require for the display It is possible to change the language at any time via the Settings deutsch If the language shown is not the one you want select the language yo...

Page 17: ...appear in the display to remind you to carry out a hot wash Detergent Do not exceed the amounts of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Adjust the dosage to the degree of soiling of the laundry Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads approx 1 3 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load Choosing the correct Extra option Short Pre wash and ...

Page 18: ...nergy eeee Water ee The more bars e in the display the more energy or water will be used The estimate is influenced by the programme selected the temperature and any Extra options selected 2 Actual usage The actual amount of energy and water used can be shown in the display before opening the door at the end of a programme Press and hold the Eco feedback button 1 5 kWh 55 l Opening the door or aut...

Page 19: ...the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine Do not use solvent based cleaning agents in or on this machine Sort the laundry by colour and by care label Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load Always wash whites and colo...

Page 20: ...d is washed However do not overload as this causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency Shut the door with a gentle swing Make sure that items do not get caught between the drum door and the seal DSelect a programme A Selecting programmes using the programme selector Turn the programme selector clockwise or anti clockwise to the required programme The programme indicator light for the programme...

Page 21: ...ure OK button ESelect a temperature spin speed The suggested temperature and or spin speed can be changed 2 59 r 1600 Press the Temperature button to alter the temperature and press the Spin speed button to alter the spin speed FSelect any Extra option s Select any Extra options by pressing the appropriate button The relevant indicator light will come on to show which Extra option has been selecte...

Page 22: ...its on the heater elements too much detergent results in Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash rinse and spin results Higher water consumption an additional rinse cycle will automatically switch in A burden to the environment Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent to the compartments as follows i Detergent for the pre wash Divide the total recommended amount a...

Page 23: ...ed In the anti crease phase after the programme has finished the following will appear alternately in the display 0 00 Anti crease and 0 00 Finish Press the Door button to open the drum door The washing machine will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of the anti crease phase You will need to press the K button to switch it back on again Remove the laundry Check that all items have b...

Page 24: ...gramme To start the final spin The washing machine will display the maximum spin speed possible You can select a spin speed lower than this Start the final spin by pressing the Start Stop button To end the programme Press the Door button The water will drain away Press the Door button again to open the door To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin No Select the No setting using the Spin s...

Page 25: ... will continue to count up to 24 hours Activating delay start Press the Start Stop button to activate delay start The following will appear in the display 4 30 until start After the delay start time has elapsed the washing programme will start and the estimated programme duration and the programme sequence will show in the display Altering delay start You can change the delay start time at any tim...

Page 26: ...e a high proportion of man made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for Gentle action Note Reduce the spin speed for fabric which creases easily Woollens ac cold to 40 C Max load 2 0 kg Use for Machine washable or hand washable wool or wool blend fabrics If the care label does not specify a temperature wash using the cold setting Note Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily...

Page 27: ...nse the machine cleaner or universal powder via the detergent compartment Do not load any laundry The drum must be empty for the maintenance programme Proofing 40 C Max load 2 5 kg Use for Treating microfibre fabric skiwear and table linen made from mainly synthetic fibres to provide a water and stain resistant finish Notes The items should be freshly laundered and spun or dried before proofing Fo...

Page 28: ...possible care and wash result for each item Shirts cold to 60 C Max load 2 0 kg Notes Pre treat collars and cuffs if necessary Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Delicates programme Delicates 4321ac cold to 60 C Max load 2 5 kg Use for Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre mixed fibre rayon and easy care cotton Curtains including net curtains specified as machine washable by the manufacture...

Page 29: ...ioner You can achieve a particularly good rinse result with two rinses by activating the Water plus extra option For this the Extra rinse option of the Water plus Setting must be activated see Settings at the end of this booklet Hygiene 30 C to 90 C Max load 7 0 kg Use for Cotton and linen fabric which have been in direct contact with the skin e g underwear nappies towelling bed linen pillow and m...

Page 30: ...ption was selected previously it will be deselected automatically Press the Stains 4 button again to come out of the Stains sub menu Further extras 4 The Further extras sub menu will open in the display Extra options available for that programme are shown in the display Water plus Scroll through the list using the Delay start V and Spin speed W buttons Press the Temperature OK button to select the...

Page 31: ...is 2 hours Extra quiet If using your washing machine during quiet periods you can reduce the noise levels even more If the Extra quiet Extra option is selected the machine will activate the Rinse hold option and not spin The programme duration is longer To deactivate Rinse hold Use the Spin button to select the spin speed you want By using Delay start you can make sure the final spin occurs outsid...

Page 32: ... r t S t a i n s W a t e r p l u s P r e w a s h S o a k E x t r a q u i e t Cottons Minimum iron Woollens handcare Outerwear Proofing Express 20 1 Maintenance prog Down duvets Delicates Automatic plus Shirts Dark garments Denim Hygiene Spin Separate rinse Starch Extra options 32 ...

Page 33: ... 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 letters indicat...

Page 34: ...on c e 2 33 L L Minimum iron c e 2 33 L L Woollens e f e 2 L L Proofing d L Express 20 d b d 1 33 L L Automatic plus abc e 2 33 L L Dark garments Denim b d 3 L Shirts e c e 2 L Spin L Separate rinse Starch e 1 L Please see next page for description of the symbols Outerwear e d e 3 L4 L Maintenance prog a e 2 Hygiene b 3 42 L L Down duvets5 d e 3 L ...

Page 35: ...ption of the Woollens programme the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anti crease phase 1 A second rinse is carried out when a temperature between 60 C and 90 C has been selected A third rinse is carried out when a temperature below 60 C is selected 2 A third or fourth rinse is carried...

Page 36: ...n To continue with the same programme Switch the machine back on again with the K button Making changes to a programme After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different programme Temperature It is possible to select a different temperature up to 5 minutes after the programme has started except with the Cottons programme Press the Temperature button Spin speed It is poss...

Page 37: ...tage If you press the Door button when the above conditions are present the following will appear in the display Door locked Safety lock The safety lock prevents the machine from being opened and programmes from being cancelled during a wash programme To activate the safety lock Press and hold in the Start Stop button after the programme has started Stop or in 3 secs 0 Keep the Start Stop button p...

Page 38: ...tablets for smaller loads Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others and may not be suitable for programmes with short durations Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk Instructions for use and recommended dosage amounts are given on the detergent packaging See Optional accessories at the end of this booklet for details of Miele branded care products incl...

Page 39: ...es 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 Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre wash 2 Use powder detergent Specialist detergent Detergent designed specifically for the wash programme or type of fabric Only use proofing agents containing fluoroc...

Page 40: ...hen purchasing detergent buy refill packs wherever possible This helps reduce the amount of waste packaging Water softener A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in hard water areas Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener Miele branded water softening tablets are available from the Miele Spare Parts Depa...

Page 41: ... and fabric conditioner channel regularly See Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Do not use powder starch formulations or viscous liquid starch in the compartment as it will clog up Adding fabric conditioner or starch separately Dispense in accordance with manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Dispense liquids into the compartment and powder or viscous formulations into the i compartme...

Page 42: ...anel Clean the casing using a Miele E cloth or with a mild non abrasive cleaning agent or soap and water using a well wrung out cloth Wipe dry with a soft cloth The drum can be cleaned with a proprietary stainless steel cleaning agent following the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Do not use solvents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or multi purpose cleaning agents These could damage p...

Page 43: ...the siphon If starching frequently thoroughly clean the siphon and siphon tube regularly A build up of liquid starch will cause them to get clogged Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing Cleaning and care 43 ...

Page 44: ...om the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of 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 inlet valve and unscrew Use...

Page 45: ...Remedy The display remains dark and the Start Stop button indicator light does not come on There is no power to the machine Check whether the mains plug is plugged in and switched on the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped The washing machine has turned itself off automatically to save energy Switch the machine back on again with the K button You are asked to enter a code Access via a code has bee...

Page 46: ... is blocked or restricted Check whether the stopcock is opened properly the inlet hose is kinked the water pressure is too low The filter in the water inlet hose is dirty Clean the filter Waterproof fault The water protection system has reacted Close the stopcock Call the Service Department Technical fault There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault message appears again contact the Se...

Page 47: ...ashing Use less detergent next time and follow the manufacturer s instructions on dosage given on the packaging Hygiene info A programme using a temperature above 60 C has not been run for a long time In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the machine run the Maintenance programme using Miele machine cleaner or a universal powder detergent The messages are displayed at t...

Page 48: ...etergent dispenser drawer The water pressure is too low Clean the filter in the water inlet Select Water plus Powder detergent used with water softeners can become sticky Clean the drawer Add washing powder and then add the water softener Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment The siphon tube is not correctly positioned or is clogged up Clean th...

Page 49: ...cient amounts of detergent were used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry Use more detergent Before the next wash run the Maintenance programme using Miele machine cleaner or a universal powder detergent White residues which look like powder detergent are seen on dark textiles after washing The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not s...

Page 50: ...programme sequence Safety lock Access via a code has been activated Deactivate the code as described in Settings Code Power cut Open the drum door as described in the next section 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 drain pum...

Page 51: ...l be hot Danger of scalding Procedure for draining the machine Be careful not to release too much water at once If the flow of water is too strong some water can seep into the washing machine base and activate the water protection system float switch This will prevent the washing machine from functioning Place a suitable container under the access flap When draining water from the machine do not u...

Page 52: ...ilter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use To avoid loss of detergent pour approx 2 litres of water into the detergent dispenser drawer after cleaning the drain filter Excess water will be pumped out automatically before the next wash programme Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundr...

Page 53: ... service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering o...

Page 54: ...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 54 ...

Page 55: ...supply cable cInlet hose tested to withstand pressure of at least 7 000 kPa dDrain hose eTransport clip for inlet and drain hoses fSafety cap for transit bars gTransport clip for inlet and drain hoses and for storing transit bars when not in use Installation and connection 55 ...

Page 56: ...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 Otherwise there is the danger of the machine moving and falling off the plinth Transporting the washing machine to its installation site To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case ...

Page 57: ... 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 57 ...

Page 58: ...ck of the washing machine Make sure that the top catch is located above the holder The machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place Store them 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...

Page 59: ...the machine is delivered Using the spanner supplied turn counternut 2 in a clockwise direction Then turn counternut 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 counternut 2 again using the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four counternuts must be firmly up against the housin...

Page 60: ...supplied with the conversion kit For installation under a work surface 900 910 mm from the floor a raising kit is required 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 the Miele Spare Parts Department ...

Page 61: ...chine 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 ...

Page 62: ... be fitted by a qualified plumber 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 Maintenance and care Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extension These are tested to withstand ...

Page 63: ... 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 some of the drained water being sucked back into the machine 2 Connected securely to a plastic drain pipe with...

Page 64: ...e machine with a suitable residual current device RCD Contact a qualified electrician for advice 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 replacement i...

Page 65: ...plug 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 Mains connection cable length 1 60 m Delivery head max 1 00 m Maximum drainage length 5 00 m LEDs Class 1 Test certificates awarded See data plate Power consumption when switched off 0 1 W Power...

Page 66: ...g 0 80 55 2 h 59 min 44 s 4 0 kg 0 66 47 2 h 59 min 44 Minimum iron 40 C 3 5 kg 0 56 52 1 h 52 min 30 Delicates 30 C 2 0 kg 0 38 69 59 min Woollens 30 C 2 0 kg 0 23 39 39 min Proofing 40 C 2 5 kg 0 35 12 40 min Express 20 40 C 3 5 kg 0 32 30 20 min Automatic plus 40 C 5 0 kg 0 52 62 1 h 29 min Dark garments Denim 40 C 3 0 kg 0 60 52 1 h 12 min Shirts 60 C 2 0 kg 0 95 59 1 h 11 min Maintenance prog...

Page 67: ...water inlet valve is opened for Fluctuations in the water supply or a water pressure under 170 kPa can cause values to differ Notes for test institutes The test programme conforms to EN 60456 and the energy label with Directive 1061 2010 Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type and volume of loa...

Page 68: ...utton to scroll through the list of options to the right Press the Temperature OK button to confirm your selection To alter a Setting You can see the different options available for a Setting by pressing the Spin speed W button The option which is currently set will have a tick L beside it When the option you want appears in the display press the Temperature OK button to activate this option To co...

Page 69: ...nt of water used in the wash programmes There are three different options Water The machine is delivered with this option selected The water level is increased in the wash and rinse stages Extra rinse An extra rinse is introduced Water Extra rinse The water intake is increased in the wash and rinse stages and an extra rinse is carried out Soak The soak time can be set between 30 minutes and 2 hour...

Page 70: ...ed over the edge of a sink or basin where the drainage pipes do not comply with DIN 1986 The machine is delivered with this option deactivated Code The code prevents the washing machine being used without your knowledge To activate the code Select activate and confirm this by pressing the Temperature OK button You will be prompted to enter a code The code is 125 and cannot be altered Press the Spi...

Page 71: ...tched off Normal The buzzer sounds at normal volume at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached Loud The buzzer sounds at maximum volume Loud at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached Keypad tone An audible tone sounds each time a button is pressed The machine is delivered with the keypad tone deactivated Brightness There are ten different display brightness settings The ...

Page 72: ... is delivered with this option selected The standby function is switched off The display will remain visible during a programme Memory The washing machine will store the most recently selected settings programme temperature spin speed and any extra options in memory once the programme has started These settings will appear in the display the next time the machine is switched on The machine is deli...

Page 73: ... Miele Customer Contact Centre see back cover for contact details CareCollection Miele specialist detergents Outdoor wear This specialist detergent will clean your water repellent outerwear with care Sportswear The Miele Sportswear detergent is designed to clean sportswear and remove odours whilst taking care of the special microfibres used in these garments Down Items This special purpose deterge...

Page 74: ...s effective stain removal even at low temperatures while helping to prevent colours fading Liquid detergent For Delicates This liquid detergent is ideal for the gentle treatment of delicate fabrics such as wool and silk Its special formulation cleans effectively at temperatures as low as 20 C while protecting the colour of your delicate garments Fabric conditioner The Miele fabric conditioner will...

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