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Before the first wash

Important: This machine must be properly
installed before using. The first run of the
washer must be performed by a Miele
authorized service technician.

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Open the water valves to the washer.

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Turn the main power on at the wall switch.

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Turn the key to position

B

"Operation".

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Run a wash program without laundry to
flush out any water from the factory testing.

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Add detergent to compartment

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of the

detergent dispenser.

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Turn the program selector to “

11

COTTONS 60°C”

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Press the

X

"Start" button.

Prepare and sort the laundry

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Empty all pockets.

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Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g.

nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to clothes and the machine.

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Sort the laundry by color and fabric.

Only wash items that are labeled machine
washable by the manufacturer. Most
garments have a fabric care label in the
collar or side seam. Sort the laundry by care
label and color.

Wool and wool blends can be cleaned in the
Woolens program if they have a care label
stating they are machine washable.

Operation

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Summary of Contents for W 6071

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation instructions Wet Clean System W 6071 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 06 018 402 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...1 Prewash 21 Starch 21 Without final spin 22 Skipping program cycles 23 Interrupting a program 23 Cancelling a program 23 Delay start 24 Washer care 26 Cleaning the washer 26 Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap 26 Cleaning the water inlet filters 28 Cleaning the detergent drawer 29 Frequently asked questions 30 Power failure 30 Fault messages 31 Technical Service 33 Guide to the data plate symbo...

Page 3: ...o the wash load CAUTION Fire hazard Do not store or use gasoline gasoline based substances or any easily flammable materials near the machine Do not use the top of the washer as a storage area Do not store any chemicals liquid detergents wash aids on the top of the washer The chemicals could damage the surface Spilled chemicals must be immediately washed off with a wet sponge Under certain conditi...

Page 4: ...r panels must be in place and all moving or electrical parts shielded before the machine is operated Do not use force to open the washer drum door The door handle is equipped with an extra safety mechanism to guarantee that the door remains locked Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele spare parts to guarantee the safe operation of this machine Use Do not let children play in o...

Page 5: ... to components How to handle chlorine bleach and perchloroethylene PCE Heavy use of chlorine products increases the risk of damage to appliance components Depending on the chlorine concentration the exposure time and the temperature the use of liquid and powdered chlorine based bleaches can erode the stainless steel protective layer and lead to corrosion of the appliance components Therefore it is...

Page 6: ...Front view 1 Detergent dispenser 2 Control panel 3 Drum door 4 Outer casing 5 Drain pump door 6 4 Height adjustable feet Guide to the washer 6 ...

Page 7: ...l 6 Liquid dispenser drawer Liquid dispensing system not available in W 6071 7 Air vent 8 Cable entry for electrical connection 9 Cold water connection for the liquid dispensing system 10 Printer Interface 11 Cable connection for 3 dispenser pumps 12 Cable connection for the liquid dispensing system Guide to the washer 7 ...

Page 8: ... Program selector 8 Door open 9 Y Power on button 10 Z Power off button 11 Access lock 12 Special options buttons 13 Cursor and input buttons 14 Delay Start button 15 X Start 16 7 End 17 Optic interface Guide to the washer 8 ...

Page 9: ...has been selected Display during a program 1 Planned temperature for the current cycle 2 Name of the current cycle 3 Program number 4 Program name 5 Time line for the current cycle 6 Planned temperature of the next cycle 7 Name of the next cycle 8 Actual temperature 9 Points to a further display line Access lock Guide to the washer 9 ...

Page 10: ...ned to another position after the start of the program the first line of the display flashes The program however does not change Standard programs Selector Position Program Selector Position Program 1 WC Sensitive 12 Colored Shirts 2 WC Regular 13 Starch Only 3 WC Silks Rayons 14 Leather Sensitive 4 Machine Wash High 15 Leather Regular 5 Machine Wash Low 16 Proofing 6 Outer wear 17 Soaking 30 mins...

Page 11: ...printing altering giving or barring free access and creating new program sequences can be done See Programming Instructions Position D Unlocking At this position barred programs can be unlocked Locked Programs can not be cancelled once they have started If the key switch is turned to position D in such a program the program running is unlocked and can be cancelled See Programming Instructions Acce...

Page 12: ...rogram A stopped program can be restarted by pressing the Start button Special options T Prewash with indicator A Prewash cycle is added to the program U Starch with indicator Press this button for starched laundry V Without spin with indicator Press this button if a final spin is not required after the final rinse Guide to the washer 12 ...

Page 13: ...ntinuously on the button runs quickly through the display screens W Delay start The display indicates that a start time should be selected If the button is pressed again the Delay start option is cancelled If the button is pressed after the start of a program the current time of day and date are shown Optical interface Data transfer to and from the machine s controls and a PC can take place using ...

Page 14: ...ted local language by pressing the X Start button Setting current time and date Turn off the machine with the Z Power off button Turn the key to position B Operation Press the W Delay start button and the Y ON button at the same time and hold pressed in until the display shows the following SETTING TIME AND DATE Time of the day 14 30 hrs Date 23 03 1995 After selection press Start Use the 2 Cursor...

Page 15: ... j of the detergent dispenser Turn the program selector to 11 COTTONS 60 C Press the X Start button Prepare and sort the laundry Empty all pockets Foreign objects left in pockets e g nails coins paper clips etc can cause damage to clothes and the machine Sort the laundry by color and fabric Only wash items that are labeled machine washable by the manufacturer Most garments have a fabric care label...

Page 16: ...or best results wash mixed loads of small and large items This will improve washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly Note Overloading the washer will affect wash results and cause wrinkling Close the drum door with a firm swing To prevent damage to the door seal and clothing make sure that there are no clothes caught between the drum door and the seal Operation 16 ...

Page 17: ...ollowing will appear in the display PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS 95 C Main wash 1 Rinses 3 1000 RPM Use the T Prewash button to select a Prewash if required The indicator above the T button will light When Prewash is selected the following appears in the display PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS 40 C Prewash 1 90 C Main wash1 Rinse 3 1200 RPM Operation 17 ...

Page 18: ...ver 21 If you do not know the local water level hardness contact the local water authority Bleaching agents Only use bleaching agents on textiles with the symbol x on the wash care label Liquid bleaching agents must only be added to the compartment without a symbol The agent will then be dispensed automatically during the 2nd rinse cold bleaching Liquid bleaching agents should only be used with co...

Page 19: ... in the display after the start of the program PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS 60 C Prewash 20 C 90 C Main wash In the second display line here Prewash the actual suds temperature is shown and the time line extending off to the right under neath the next cycle of the program is shown here Main wash PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS 90 C Main wash 20 C Rinse 1PROGRAMME STOP When the Prewash cycle has finished the Main was...

Page 20: ...pted during a cycle the following display messages will appear PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS PROGRAMME END DOOR IS LOCKED THERE IS WATER IN THE MACHINE or PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS PROGRAMME END DOOR IS LOCKED DRUM NOT YET STATIONARY Run the separate drain or separate spin program At the end of the program open the door If this was the last load of wash for the day or longer Leave the drum door open Turn off th...

Page 21: ...e the program begins by pressing the U Starch button The indicator above the button will light PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS Rinse 3 STARCH HOLD Press the Starch and the Starch Hold button Starch hold flashes in the display when it is time to add starch to the laundry Add starch prepared according to manufacturer s instructions to compartment i The wash time is automatically extended by 4 minutes Press U S...

Page 22: ... button for the program to finish with water in the machine Select the drain program and press the X Start button The door can be opened once the water is drained Rinsing with hot water Standard programs 10 Cottons 200 F 95 C and 11 Cottons 140 F 60 C are programmed to rinse with hot water If a hot water supply is available it is advantageous to run the final rinse with hot water This reduces the ...

Page 23: ...art to continue the program again Interrupting a program Press 7 End to stop the program Press X Start to restart the program Cancelling a program To cancel a program press 7 End twice If the program is interrupted during a cycle the following display messages will appear PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS PROGRAMME END DOOR IS LOCKED THERE IS WATER IN THE MACHINE or PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS PROGRAMME END DOOR IS L...

Page 24: ... current time of day military time is displayed first The cursor points to the input field for hours Select the start time with 3 4 Minus or Plus buttons Position the cursor on the input field for minutes and select the minutes with 3 4 Minus Plus Press X Start to confirm the delayed start The following will appear in the display PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS 90 C Main wash1 Start time 18 30 hrs When the s...

Page 25: ... Program changes can be made via a PC or a new program can be downloaded This requires a special Editor Program which is available from the Miele Professional Department Printer Operation It is possible to print out whole programs or parts of programs See Programming Instructions Special options 25 ...

Page 26: ...l with a damp cloth Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in a washer available from Miele s Technical Service Department Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Occasionally small objects buttons coins etc may find their way into the lint trap If the machine does not drain completely the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is free of foreign objects To...

Page 27: ...in filter lid Caution If laundry has been washed at a high temperature the water draining out of the machine will still be hot Stop and allow it to cool before proceeding If no more water drains Remove the lint trap and clean Remove any foreign objects buttons coins etc from the lint trap Check that the drain pump impeller in the back of the chamber rotates freely by spinning with your hand If not...

Page 28: ... seal The inlet hose filters should be cleaned every 6 months Inspect the hose regularly The hose must be in good condition to withstand high water pressure The hose must be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been damaged or cut Only use hose that can withstand a minimum pressure of 70 bar Original Miele hoses fulfill this requirement Cleaning the filter in the inlet va...

Page 29: ...cleaned after each use to remove any detergent residue The siphon tubes in the and x compartments should also be cleaned Unscrew the siphon tubes Clean the siphon tubes with warm water Return the siphon tubes checking that the are hooked in correctly Washer care 29 ...

Page 30: ...ram Emergency door release during a prolonged power failure Make sure the machine is off and the drum has stopped turning A moving drum is dangerous Turn off the water to the washer Open the lint trap door as described in Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Drain the water from the washer as described in Washer care Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap To open the door pull down on the ring in ...

Page 31: ...tton Check and clean the drain system and press X Start PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS PROGRAMME STOP HEATING SYSTEM FAULT Short circuit on heat sensor 1 Contact Technical Service PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS PROGRAMME STOP HEATING SYSTEM FAULT Cut out on heat sensor 1 Contact Technical Service PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS PROGRAMME STOP HEATING SYSTEM FAULT Contact Technical Service PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS PROGRAMME STOP DRI...

Page 32: ...ent or contact Miele s application specialists Very soft water In areas with soft water use less detergent Soiling level of laundry For lightly soiled laundry use less detergent Residues undissolved detergent spots Run a prewash without detergent and without selecting a temperature Laundry soaked before washing must be thoroughly rinsed before being washed Small loads Reduce the amount of detergen...

Page 33: ...DN 1 800 565 6435 service miele ca When contacting Technical Service please quote the model M Nr and serial number Fabr Nr of the machine These can be found on the silver data plate by opening the drum door or on the back panel of the machine Only use original Miele spare parts when performing maintenance or repairs on this machine Technical Service 33 ...

Page 34: ...eight 11 Kinetic Energy Not valid for this machine 12 Expected time to top speed 13 Breaking time 14 Heating 15 Electric heating 16 Fusing on site 17 Steam heating indirect 18 Steam heating direct 19 Gas heating 20 Commissioning date 21 Water registration test DVGW test cert Water 22 Field for CE test symbol Product ID No Gas Noise level Wash cycle Spin cycle 58 5 dB 74 3 dB Guide to the data plat...

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Page 36: ...t of the reach of children Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet cut off its power cord and remove any door...

Page 37: ... and securely positioned To avoid vibration while spinning the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings Do not install the washer on carpeting Carpeting will block the washer s air vents When installing the toe kick the machine must be secured with clamps To prevent damage do not install this machine in a room exposed to frost or freezing temperatures Shipping struts Once the machin...

Page 38: ...ensure proper operation The machine can be leveled by turning the legs clockwise or counterclockwise as necessary the washer is levelled by adjusting the four screw feet Use a multiple slip joint gripping pliers to hold the foot Unscrew each of the four feet as much as necessary by turning both the foot and the locking ring to the left using a screw driver The machine must not be moved without all...

Page 39: ...aken into the machine must not exceed a temperature of 158 F 70 C Connection to cold water only see the supplied installation diagram Drainage system Possible connections 1 Directly into a sink hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secure it firmly e g by tying the hose to the water faucet 2 To a stand pipe place the drain hose into a 1 stand pipe and firmly secure it 3 To a floor drain The ...

Page 40: ...ctrical supply Each leg of power must be 104 110 V There are further notes on electrical connection in the installation diagram The electric heater rating is factory preset to 15 kW The minimum suds level required to activate heating is 2 50 mm column of water The motor has an overload protection switch Connection should be made via a suitable approved isolator with an easily accessible on off swi...

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