Miele WCR 860 WPS Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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Contents

Programme chart

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Garment care label symbols

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Extra options

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Wash programme chart - Extras

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Programme sequence

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PowerWash 2.0 ..................................................................................................... 56

Changing the programme sequence

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Cancelling a programme .......................................................................................  57
Interrupting a programme......................................................................................  57
Changing a programme.........................................................................................  57
Adding or removing laundry ..................................................................................  57

Favourite programmes

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Washing assistant

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Timer

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SmartStart ............................................................................................................. 61

Detergent

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Summary of Contents for WCR 860 WPS

Page 1: ...ng instructions for washing machines 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 en SG M Nr 11 016 710 ...

Page 2: ...20 3 Set clock format 21 4 Remove the transit bars 21 5 Commissioning TwinDos 22 6 Start the calibration programme 25 Washing environmentally and economically 26 Energy and water consumption 26 Detergent 26 When drying with a tumble dryer 26 EcoFeedback 27 1 Prepare the laundry 28 2 Select a programme 29 3 Select programme settings 30 4 Load the washing machine 32 5 Add detergent 33 TwinDos 33 Det...

Page 3: ...gramme sequence 54 PowerWash 2 0 56 Changing the programme sequence 57 Cancelling a programme 57 Interrupting a programme 57 Changing a programme 57 Adding or removing laundry 57 Favourite programmes 58 Washing assistant 59 Timer 60 SmartStart 61 Detergent 62 The correct detergent 62 Water softeners 62 Dispensing aids 62 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch 62 Miele recommended detergents 64 Recom...

Page 4: ...satisfactory wash result 78 The door will not open 79 Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power cut 80 Service 82 Contact in case of malfunction 82 Optional accessories 82 Guarantee 82 Installation 83 Front view 83 Rear view 84 Installation surface 85 Transporting the washing machine to its installation site 85 Removing the transit bars 85 Re fitting the transit bars 87 ...

Page 5: ...2 Soiling 102 Water plus level 102 Maximum rinse level 103 Soak duration 103 Longer Pre wash Cottons 103 Gentle action 103 Anti crease 103 Network 104 Miele home 104 SmartGrid 105 Remote control 105 RemoteUpdate 106 Appliance parameters 107 Legal information 107 Copyrights and Licences 107 Installation requirements 108 Low water pressure 108 Suds cooling 108 Temperature reduction 108 Optional acce...

Page 6: ...so contain specific materials compounds and components which were essential for their correct function and safety These could be hazardous to human health and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling cent...

Page 7: ... follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the washing machine as well as the safety instructions and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Correct application This washing machine is intended for use in domestic households and similar working...

Page 8: ... unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the washing machine unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the washing machine unsupervised Please supervise children in the vicinity of the washing machine and do not let them play w...

Page 9: ...equences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity supply by a multi socket adapter extension lead or similar These do not guarantee the required safety of the machine fire hazard due to the risk of overheating Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can Miel...

Page 10: ...be at least 100 kPa and should not exceed 1000 kPa 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 be covered by the warranty The machine must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship ...

Page 11: ...achine and adjacent furniture 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 ...

Page 12: ...descaling agent Miele recommends using Miele descaling agent which is available to order from your Miele dealer Strictly observe the instructions on the packaging Textiles which have been pre treated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine Do not use solvent based cleaning agents e g those containing benzine in this machine as th...

Page 13: ...ories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele If other parts are used warranty performance and product liability claims will be invalidated A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine using the appropriate stacking kit available as an optional accessory Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele washing machine and Miele tumble dr...

Page 14: ...started d Optical interface This is used by the Service department as a transmission point e Sensor For switching the washing machine on and off To save energy the washing machine will switch off automatically This occurs 15 minutes after the end of the programme anti crease phase or after being switched on if no further selection is made Touch display and sensor controls The and Start Stop sensor...

Page 15: ...e Favourites You can save up to 12 of your own customised wash programmes see Favourites MobileControl With MobileControl you can operate your washing machine remotely with the Miele mobile app The Remote control setting must be switched on Touch the MobileControl sensor control and follow the instructions in the display Washing assistant The Washing assistant guides you step by step so that you c...

Page 16: ...choose from Touch a programme name to select the wash programme The display will change to the standard display for that programme Extras menu multiple choice 11 02 Quick Eco Water plus Extra rinse Extras OK You can scroll to the right or the left by swiping your finger across the screen To do this place your finger on the touch display and swipe it in the direction you want The orange bar under t...

Page 17: ... OK sensor will be highlighted green Pull down menu The pull down menu can be used to display information e g about a wash programme 11 02 40 C 1600 1 57 Cottons h Overview Temperature Spin speed TwinDos Extras not selected not selected Timer Save rpm Touch the top edge of the screen in the middle and drag down with your finger Help display With some menus Help appears along the bottom line of the...

Page 18: ...ess Protective foil and stickers removal Remove The protective foil from the door Any stickers from the front and the lid Please do not remove any labels e g the data plate which are visible when you open the door Remove the detergent cartridges and the drain hose elbow from the drum Two detergent cartridges for automatic detergent dispensing and an elbow piece for the drain hose are stored in the...

Page 19: ...r WiFi network will increase energy consumption even when the washing machine is switched off Before installing the washing machine in its final location ensure the signal strength is sufficient for your WiFi network Availability of the WiFi connection The WiFi connection shares a frequency range with other appliances including microwave ovens and remote control toys This can give rise to sporadic...

Page 20: ...e right until the language you want appears Touch the sensor for the language you want The selected language will be highlighted in orange and the display will change to the menu for setting up Miele home 2 Setting up Miele home Skip Continue Set up Miele home To set up Miele home now Touch the Continue sensor Tip To postpone setup until later Touch the Skip sensor The following message will then ...

Page 21: ...umber that you want to change and move your finger in the direction you want Confirm with the OK sensor 4 Remove the transit bars Damage resulting from failure to remove the transit bars Failure to remove the transit bars can result in damage to the washing machine and to adjacent cabinetry or appliances Remove the transit bars as described in Installation and connection Confirm that the transit b...

Page 22: ...is similar No agent Agent for comp Miele UltraPhase 1 Universal detergent Colour detergent Delicates detergent Delicates Woollens OK 11 02 Touch the Miele UltraPhase 1 sensor The following message will then appear in the display Please enter the dosing recommendation of your detergent for a wash with normal soiling Take note of your water hardness level The dispensing quantity for UltraPhase 1 is ...

Page 23: ...or the stopper from the detergent cartridge Open the access panel for TwinDos Push the UltraPhase 1 detergent cartridge into compartment 1 until it locks into position The following message appears in the display Now enter the settings for UltraPhase 2 ...

Page 24: ...level II 45 ml Hardness level III 54 ml The following appears in the display Insert container Remove the foil or the stopper from the detergent cartridge Push the UltraPhase 2 detergent cartridge into compartment 2 until it locks into position As the cartridge is inserted the message in the display will change to TwinDos is set up Changes can be made in Settings TwinDos Confirm with the OK sensor ...

Page 25: ...Cottons 90 C programme with an empty drum Confirm with the OK sensor The display will then change to the standard display for the Cottons programme 11 02 90 C 1600 1 57 Cottons h Overview Temperature Spin speed TwinDos Extras not selected Whites Timer Save rpm Touch the Start Stop sensor The calibration programme then starts It will take approximately 2 hours At the end of the programme the follow...

Page 26: ...ettings will save energy Washing at low temperatures and or using liquid detergents can cause bacteria and odours to build up in the washing machine Miele therefore recommends cleaning the washing machine once every month The washing machine reminds you to do so with the following message in the display Hygiene info Select Maintenance and run the Clean machine programme Detergent For precise dispe...

Page 27: ...nsumption levels will be displayed as a bar chart on the right hand side The more bars visible the higher the energy or water consumption The estimate will vary depending on the wash programme temperature and any Extras selected 2 Actual consumption You can view the actual amount of energy and water used by a programme both during and at the end of the programme The costs can also be displayed See...

Page 28: ...some handy tricks which can be found in the Miele guide to laundry care Damage due to solvent based cleaning agents Cleaning agents containing benzine stain remover etc can damage plastic parts When pre treating textiles make sure that any plastic parts e g buttons do not come into contact with cleaning agent Risk of explosion due to solvent based cleaning agents When using solvent based cleaning ...

Page 29: ...display Selecting a programme Touch the Programmes sensor 11 02 2 39 2 59 1 59 1 09 h h h h Cottons Cottons Delicates Minimum iron Programmes Help Scroll to the right of the display until the programme you want appears Touch the sensor for that programme The display will then change to show the Overview menu 11 02 40 C 1600 2 39 Cottons h Overview Temperature Spin speed TwinDos Extras not selected...

Page 30: ...winDos dispensing is automatically activated for all programmes in which dispensing is possible 1 Switch TwinDos on or off Touch the TwinDos sensor and select Off or On 2 Select the detergent When using Miele s 2 phase system you must set the colour of the laundry Select Whites for loads of white items or Colours for loads containing coloured items If using a different type of detergent this must ...

Page 31: ...in the display Select the type of capsule you want CapDosing is now active The display will then change to show the Overview menu See 5 Add detergent CapDosing for more information Stains In order to clean stained laundry more effectively you can choose from a list of various types of stains The wash programme will then adapt to the type of stain selected Touch the Stains sensor Select the type of...

Page 32: ...hed However do not overload as this reduces cleaning efficiency and causes creasing Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the drum Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning Tip The maximum load for the programme selected will appear in the pull down menu Close the door Make sure that no items are caught between the door...

Page 33: ...se 1 and UltraPhase 2 single use cartridges are available to order from Miele your Miele dealer or via the Miele online shop Activating TwinDos dispensing TwinDos dispensing is automatically activated for all programmes in which dispensing is possible Tip The detergent dispensing quantities are pre set If too much foam builds up the dispensing quantity can be reduced via the Settings Programme seq...

Page 34: ...re set for the Normal level of soiling Touch the TwinDos sensor to select a different level of soiling The amount of detergent and water will be adjusted to suit the selected level of soiling Some programmes will not let you set the level of soiling These programmes are designed for lightly soiled laundry only Using other methods to remove stains If you wish to use additional methods of stain remo...

Page 35: ... add detergent to the compartments Detergent for the pre wash Detergent for the main wash and soaking Fabric softener liquid starch or capsules Adding fabric conditioner Add fabric conditioner or liquid starch to the compartment Do not exceed the maximum level mark It will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in the compartment I...

Page 36: ... completely removed from the laundry Can lead to limescale deposits on the heater elements Too much detergent Causes poor wash rinse and spin results Causes higher water consumption as an extra rinse cycle is automatically activated Is a greater burden on the environment Using liquid detergent with a pre wash Liquid detergent cannot be used for the main wash if the pre wash has been selected Use T...

Page 37: ...g on the setting selected the detergent additive of fabric care agent will be dispensed via the capsule Each capsule contains the correct amount for one wash cycle Caps are available to order from Miele or from the Miele online shop see the end of this booklet for contact details Capsules pose a health risk The ingredients of capsules can be hazardous to health if they are swallowed or come into c...

Page 38: ...ule if you then remove it from the drawer before it is used Dispose of opened capsules The wash programme will dispense the contents of the capsule at the correct time Water intake to the compartment is solely via the capsule Do not add any additional fabric conditioner to the compartment Remove the empty capsule at the end of the programme For technical reasons a small amount of water will remain...

Page 39: ...once the programme has started End of programme The door remains locked during the anti crease phase and Finish Anti crease and Unlock with Start Stop appear in the display Touch the Start Stop sensor The door will unlock The door unlocks automatically at the end of the anti crease phase Pull open the door Remove the laundry Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or be...

Page 40: ... is indicated in the table Programme rpm Cottons 1600 Cottons 1600 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 900 QuickPower wash 1600 Automatic plus 1400 Woollens 1200 Silks 600 Express 20 1200 Shirts 900 Denim 900 Dark garments 1200 Sportswear 1200 Trainers 600 Outerwear 800 Proofing 1000 Down filled items 1200 Down duvets 1200 Pillows 1200 Cottons hygiene 1600 Curtains 600 First wash 1200 Separate rinse 1600 ...

Page 41: ...he wash programme Select this option if you want to remove the laundry when it is dripping wet and without spinning Touch the Change spin speed sensor Select Spin speed 0 rpm no spin Touch the Start Stop sensor The water will be pumped away Interim spin There is a spin cycle after the main wash and between the rinses A reduction in the final spin speed will also reduce the interim spin speed as ap...

Page 42: ...d cotton garments Notes These settings are the most efficient in terms of energy and water consumption for washing cottons With the actual wash temperature reached will be lower than 60 C although the wash performance is the same as with the Cottons 60 C programme Note for test institutes The test programme conforms to EN 60456 Minimum iron cold to 60 C Max load 4 0 kg Use for Synthetic mixed fibr...

Page 43: ...eed are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensure the best possible care and wash result for each item Woollens Cold to 40 C Max load 2 0 kg Use for Machine washable or hand washable wool or wool blend fabric If the care label does not specify a temperature wash using the cold setting Note Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily Silks Cold to 30 C Max load 1 0 kg Use for Silks...

Page 44: ... dark coloured items separately Close any zips do up buttons etc before washing Dark garments cold to 60 C Max load 3 0 kg Use for Black and dark items made of cotton or mixed fibres Note Wash inside out Sportswear Cold to 60 C Max load 3 0 kg Use for Sportswear such as singlets and leggings as well as microfibre and fleece garments Notes Do not use fabric conditioner Observe the manufacturer s ca...

Page 45: ...ric skiwear and table linen made from mainly synthetic fibres to provide a water and dirt resistant finish Notes The items should be freshly laundered and spun or dried before proofing For best results the items should be heat treated afterwards either in a tumble dryer or by ironing Down filled items cold to 60 C Max load 2 0 kg Use for Jackets sleeping bags pillows and other down filled items No...

Page 46: ...ws 40 x 80 cm or 1 pillow 80 x 80 cm Use for Synthetic filled washable pillows Note Remove air from the pillow before washing to prevent an excessive build up of foam To do this either push the pillow into a narrow laundry bag to compress it or tie the pillow together with a washable strap Observe the instructions on the wash care label Cottons hygiene 60 C to 90 C Max load 9 0 kg Use for Cotton o...

Page 47: ...owelling and synthetic items Note Use this programme to wash any manufacturing residues out of new items Separate rinse Max load 8 0 kg Use for Rinsing handwashed items Note Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily Starch Max load 8 0 kg Use for Starching table cloths serviettes and workwear Notes Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily The laundry should be washed but not t...

Page 48: ...g at low temperatures there is a danger of a build up of bacteria in the washing machine Cleaning the washing machine will significantly reduce bacteria mould and biofilm and prevent the build up of unpleasant odours Notes Optimum results can be achieved by using Miele machine cleaner Alternatively a universal powder detergent can be used Dispense the washing machine cleaner or universal detergent...

Page 49: ...licates Woollens Silks Express 20 Automatic plus Drying The number of dots indicates the drying temperature Normal temperature Low temperature Do not tumble dry Ironing The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature Hot iron max sole plate temp approx 200 C Medium hot iron max sole plate temp approx 150 C Cool iron max sole plate temp approx 110 C Do not steam iron garments carrying this sym...

Page 50: ...tra rinse An additional rinse cycle is carried out to give a better rinse result SingleWash For efficiently washing a very small load 1 kg in a normal wash programme The wash duration is reduced Please note the following advice Use liquid detergent Reduce the dosage to a maximum of 50 of the amount quoted for a load Pre ironing In order to reduce creasing the laundry undergoes a smoothing process ...

Page 51: ...The items must be suitable for drying in a tumble dryer and suitable for ironing Extra gentle Drum rotation and wash duration are reduced Lightly soiled fabrics are washed more gently Extra quiet This option reduces noise levels during the wash programme Use this if you want to wash during quiet periods for instance when children are sleeping The final spin is automatically reduced to Rinse hold T...

Page 52: ...press 20 Shirts X X X X X Denim X X X X X Dark garments X X X X X Sportswear X X X X X Trainers X Outerwear X X X X Proofing Down filled items X X X X Down duvets X X X X Pillows X X X X Cottons hygiene X X X X Curtains X X X X First wash X X X Separate rinse X Starch X X can be selected cannot be selected activated automatically None of the Extras can be selected with programmes which are not lis...

Page 53: ...rgo Wash Extra gentle Extra quiet Rinse hold X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ...

Page 54: ... 4 2 3 Delicates 2 4 2 3 QuickPower wash 1 Automatic plus 2 4 2 3 Woollens 2 Silks 2 Express 20 1 Shirts 3 4 3 Denim 2 4 2 3 Dark garments 3 5 2 3 Sportswear 2 3 3 Trainers 2 Outerwear 3 4 3 Proofing 1 Down filled items 4 3 4 3 Down duvets 3 4 3 Pillows 4 3 4 3 Cottons hygiene 3 5 2 3 Curtains 3 4 3 First wash 2 3 3 Separate rinse 2 Starch ...

Page 55: ...in the programme sequence Anti crease at the end of the programme the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing Exception There is no anti crease phase in the Woollens and Silks programmes The door can be opened at any time during the anti crease phase 1 If a temperature of 60 C or higher is selected two rinses are carried out If a temperature of less than 6...

Page 56: ... load at the beginning of the wash programme PowerWash 2 0 is activated if the following conditions are present There is a small to medium sized laundry load in the drum The temperature selected does not exceed 60 C The final spin speed selected is not lower than 600 rpm CapDosing has not been selected for the main wash With some options e g Pre wash Water PowerWash 2 0 is not activated Special fe...

Page 57: ...in Interrupting a programme Switch the washing machine off with the control Switch the washing machine back on with the control to continue with the same programme Changing a programme After the successful start of a programme it is no longer possible to change the programme Adding or removing laundry You can add or remove items during the first few minutes after the programme has started 11 02 Co...

Page 58: ...ve a programme which has been selected as a Favourite programme before you start it Before the programme starts touch the Save sensor Enter a name If 12 Favourites have already been saved the Create or Save sensor will not be visible Delete an existing Favourite if you wish to create a new one To enter a name It is best to select short memorable names Touch the letters or characters you want Confi...

Page 59: ...ate sensor for your item of laundry The item selected will be highlighted orange You can select several items With some items helpful information will also appear in the display when they are selected Confirm with the OK sensor Follow the instructions in the display A summary of the selected parameters will then appear in the display Confirm with the OK sensor or select Change if you would like to...

Page 60: ...e and confirm with the OK sensor Deleting the timer The selected time for the timer can be changed before the programme starts Touch the or sensor The selected time for the timer appears in the display Touch the Delete sensor Confirm with the OK sensor The selected time for the timer is now deleted To start the timer Touch the Start Stop sensor The door will lock and the time until the programme s...

Page 61: ...ashing machine starts the wash programme Setting the timeframe If you have activated the SmartGrid function in Settings SmartStart by or SmartFinish by will appear in the display instead of Start at or Finish at when you touch the Timer sensor see Settings SmartGrid The procedure for setting this is the same as for setting the time for Delay start Now set the time you want and confirm with the OK ...

Page 62: ... and III Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener You can then use the recommended amount of detergent for water hardness level I Water hardness levels Hardness scale Hardness level in mmol l German scale d I soft 0 1 5 0 8 4 II medium 1 5 2 5 8 4 14 III hard above 2 5 above 14 Dispensing aids Use dispensing aids e g balls if these...

Page 63: ...ing One of the automatic dispensing containers must be filled with fabric conditioner Select the Separate rinse programme Change the spin speed if necessary Touch the TwinDos sensor Touch the On sensor to activate TwinDos Touch the Start Stop sensor Colour run and dye removers dyes Damage due to colour run dye removers Colour run and dye removers can cause corrosion in the washing machine Do not u...

Page 64: ...k or from Miele Miele UltraPhase 1 2 Miele Cap Miele Cap Miele Cap Cottons Minimum iron Delicates QuickPower wash Automatic plus Woollens Silks Express 20 Shirts Denim Dark garments Sportswear Trainers Outerwear Proofing Down filled items Down duvets Pillows Curtains First wash Separate rinse Recommended Sport SilkCare Not recommended Down Fabric conditioner Outdoor Reproofing WoolCare Booster ...

Page 65: ...t Universal Coloureds Delicates and woollens Specialist detergent Cottons Minimum iron Delicates QuickPower wash Automatic plus Woollens Silks Express 20 1 Shirts Denim 1 Dark garments 1 Sportswear Trainers Outerwear Down filled items 1 Down duvets Pillows 1 Curtains 2 First wash Clean machine 2 Recommended 1 Liquid detergent Not recommended 2 Powder detergent ...

Page 66: ...leaning agent following the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Damage caused by cleaning agents Solvent based cleaning agents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or multi purpose cleaning agents can cause damage to plastic surfaces and other parts Do not use any of these cleaning agents Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Washing at low temperatures and the use of liquid detergent can l...

Page 67: ... the siphon from compartment and clean under warm running water Clean the siphon tube in the same way 2 Replace the siphon Clean the fabric conditioner channel using a brush and warm water Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer compartment Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer compartment Replace the detergent dispenser d...

Page 68: ...stem you either need a TwinDosCare cleaning cartridge only available in selected countries or an empty TwinDos container Both are available from the Miele online shop The washing machine has a cleaning programme for the TwinDos system Running the cleaning programme will clean the hoses inside the washing machine Starting the maintenance programme Switch on the washing machine Scroll to the second ...

Page 69: ...nterruptions to the water supply First turn off the stopcock Unscrew the inlet hose from the stopcock Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove it 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 tighten...

Page 70: ...er the mains plug is plugged in and switched on Check whether the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped The washing machine has switched off automatically to save energy Switch it back on with the button The display prompts you to enter a code Access via a code has been activated Enter the code and confirm the entry Deactivate the code if you do not wish this message to appear in the display the nex...

Page 71: ... water pressure The filter in the water intake is blocked Clean the filter Fault F If restart fails call Service There is a fault Disconnect the washing machine from the mains electricity supply either by switching it off at the wall socket and withdrawing the plug or by disconnecting it at the circuit breaker Wait at least 2 minutes before reconnecting the washing machine to the mains electricity...

Page 72: ...ndry If necessary reduce the dispensing quantity by increments of 10 Hygiene info Select Maintenance and run the Clean machine programme A wash 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 washing machine run the Maintenance wash programme using Miele machine cleaner or a universal powder detergent T...

Page 73: ...he programme after cleaning If the fault message appears again contact Miele The washing machine can still be used but with reduced functionality Align the machine Laundry not properly spun The Pre ironing Extra which runs at the end of the programme could not be carried out properly Check whether the washing machine is aligned correctly as described in Installation Levelling the machine Check whe...

Page 74: ...inDos or automatic dispensing via compartment and or has not been used for a long time Use TwinDos for one of your next loads Carry out the TwinDos maintenance programme as described in Cleaning and care TwinDos maintenance TwinDos Maintenance for compartment must be started in the Maintenance menu See the operating instruction manual for more information TwinDos or automatic dispensing via compar...

Page 75: ...he container and then clean the container thoroughly No detergent and or fabric conditioner was dispensed Automatic dispensing has not been activated Touch the TwinDos sensor before running the next programme Automatic dispensing will be activated No detergent fabric softener was dispensed although automatic dispensing was activated Try again If detergent is still not dispensed call Miele ...

Page 76: ... drawer were left shut after washing Leave the door and the detergent dispenser drawer slightly open to allow them to dry The machine shakes during the spin cycle The machine feet are not level Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly The laundry has not been spun properly and is still wet The machine detected an imbalance during the final spin cycle and reduced the spin speed automatically...

Page 77: ...ent dispenser drawer At the end of the programme there is still liquid in the capsule The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer onto which the capsule is placed is blocked Clean the small pipe This is not a fault For technical reasons a small amount of water will remain in the capsule There is water next to the capsule in the fabric conditioner compartment CapDosing was not activated or an ...

Page 78: ...t are seen on dark textiles after washing 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 Wash dark textiles using a detergent which contains no zeolites Liquid detergents usually contain no zeolites Use the Dark garments programme Grey greasy...

Page 79: ... is unable to drain Clean the drain filters and the drain pump as described in Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure Comfort cooling appears in the display after a programme has been cancelled To protect the user against scalding the door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is higher than 55 C Wait until the temperature in the drum has decreased and the ...

Page 80: ... of scalding due to hot suds Escaping suds will be hot if laundry has been washed at high temperatures Carefully allow all suds to drain off Draining the washing machine Remove the drain filter though not completely Place a suitable container under the access panel e g a universal oven tray Slowly unscrew the drain filters to let the water out Tighten the drain filters back up again if you need to...

Page 81: ...ecurely Close the drain pump access panel Risk of water damage Make sure the drain filters are securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Replace the drain filters correctly and tighten them securely Open the door Danger of injury due to rotating drum Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to ...

Page 82: ...n this booklet Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate The data plate is found above the porthole glass when the door is opened Optional accessories Optional spare parts and accessories for this washing machine are available from your Miele Dealer the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www mie...

Page 83: ...oof system b Mains connection cable c Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow d Control panel e Detergent dispenser drawer f Door g Access to filters pumps and emergency release h Access panel for TwinDos cartridges i Four height adjustable feet ...

Page 84: ...drain hoses and mains connection cable c Mains connection cable d Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine e Inlet hose with Waterproof system f Safety caps for transit bars g Transport clips for inlet and drain hoses and for storing transit bars when not in use ...

Page 85: ...s not been adequately secured During installation the washing machine must be secured on a plinth to be made available on site concrete or brick in order to ensure it cannot fall or slip Secure the washing machine using a clamp fastening bracket MTS floor mounting kit available from your Miele dealer or Miele spare parts department Transporting the washing machine to its installation site Danger o...

Page 86: ...Installation 86 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 ...

Page 87: ...Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine Make sure that the top catch is located above the holder Risk of damage from incorrect transport The washing machine may become damaged if moved without the transit bars in place Keep the transit bars in a safe place Fit them again if the machine is to be moved e g when moving house Re fitting the transit bars Re fitting is carried out by ...

Page 88: ...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 level to check that the washing 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 Risk of damage due to incorrectly aligned washing machine There is a dang...

Page 89: ...eplace the machine lid It is necessary to fit the coverplate for electrical safety reasons Connections for electricity water and drainage should be installed in such a way that they remain accessible when the machine is in its final position Fitting instructions are supplied with the building under kit Washer dryer stack The washing machine can be combined with a Miele tumble dryer in a washer dry...

Page 90: ...two fold protection In the event that one of the valves is faulty the other valve will cut off the water intake Blocking the water intake at the stopcock means that the inlet hose is only under pressure whilst water is being taken into the machine For the remainder of the time pressure on the inlet hose is negligible Protection against the solenoid valves bursting The solenoid valves are pressure ...

Page 91: ...s container is pumped away Overflow protection If the water level exceeds a certain level the drain pump switches in and pumps the excess water away in a controlled manner Should the water level rise repeatedly in an uncontrolled way the drain pump will switch on continuously the washing machine will indicate that there is a fault and a tone will sound Drain hose The drain hose is protected by a v...

Page 92: ... been designed to comply with DIN regulations The flow pressure must amount to a minimum of 100 kPa 1 bar and must not exceed an overpressure of 1000 kPa 10 bar If it is higher than 1000 kPa 10 bar a pressure reduction valve must be installed Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a stopcock with a threaded union If this is not available only a qualified installer may connect the ...

Page 93: ... the hose connection to the casing to protect the solenoid valve This filter must not be removed Hose extension A 1 5 metre long metal extension hose is available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department as an optional extra This hose is tested to withstand pressures of up to 14 000 kPa and can be used as a flexible extension to the water supply ...

Page 94: ...m Miele or from your Miele dealer Drainage options 1 Directed into a sink or basin Please note Hook the hose over the edge and secure it If the water is pumped into a washbasin make sure that it can drain away freely 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 a rubber nipple the...

Page 95: ...ssible after the machine has been installed The electrical system must comply with local and national safety regulations BS 7671 in the UK If the connection cable is damaged it must only be replaced with a specific connection cable of the same type available from Miele For safety reasons such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified technician or Miele Service The data plate indicates th...

Page 96: ...rWash 40 C 5 0 0 75 45 0 59 Express 20 1 40 C 3 5 0 33 30 0 20 Shirts 2 60 C 2 0 0 77 43 1 32 1 Quick Extra activated 2 Pre ironing Extra deactivated Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type and volume of load fluctuations in the electricity supply and any extras selected The consumption data sh...

Page 97: ...0 washing technique during the heating phase the temperature measured by the sensor in the suds container is higher than the actual temperature of the laundry The temperature measured there does not reflect the temperature of the laundry TwinDos dispensing must be deactivated when carrying out comparison tests ...

Page 98: ...ge See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data See Consumption data Minimum flow pressure 100 kPa Maximum flow pressure 1000 kPa Inlet hose length 1 60 m Drain hose length 1 50 m Mains connection cable length 2 00 m Delivery head max 1 00 m Maximum drainage length 5 00 m LEDs Class 1 Test certificates awarded See data plate Frequency band 2 4000 GHz 2 4...

Page 99: ...work Programme sequence Appliance parameters Installation requirements Select the required area Scroll through the list until the setting you want appears Touch the sensor to select the setting you require Changing a setting Change the value displayed and confirm with OK or Touch an option to select it An option which is selected will be highlighted orange The option is saved The display will then...

Page 100: ...nd the sum of the water used by the previous programmes Set the cost You can enter the cost for energy electricity and water Code The code prevents the washing machine being used without your knowledge Options Activate If you activate the code you have to enter a code after switching the washing machine on Otherwise it cannot be operated The factory default code is 125 Change If wished you can set...

Page 101: ...hed off altogether Keypad tone The volume of the tone that sounds when a sensor is touched can also be changed It can be set to one of 7 different settings or switched off altogether Display brightness The brightness of the display can be altered It can be set to one of 7 different settings Temperature unit The temperature can be displayed as degrees Celsius C or Fahrenheit F The factory setting i...

Page 102: ...l detergent Colour detergent Delicates detergent Delicates Woollens Fabric conditioner Follow the manufacturer s instructions on dosage given on the packaging The dosage amount required for the agent being used must be set Follow the instructions in the display on how to do so Tip If you select No agent the respective TwinDos compartment will be deactivated Change dosage The values set for dispens...

Page 103: ...If you require a longer pre wash you can extend the standard pre wash time of 25 minutes in the Cottons programme Normal factory setting 25 minute pre wash 6 min 31 minute pre wash 9 min 34 minute pre wash 12 min 37 minute pre wash Gentle action With gentle action activated drum agitation is reduced In this way lightly soiled items can be washed more gently Gentle action can be activated for the C...

Page 104: ...tion is reactivated Deactivate visible if Miele home is activated Miele home remains set up the WiFi function is switched off Connection status visible if Miele home is activated The following values are displayed The quality of WiFi reception The network name The IP address Set up again visible if set up Resets the WiFi login network to immediately re establish a new connection Reset visible if s...

Page 105: ...e Remote control setting is only visible if the Miele home setting is set up and activated Once the Miele mobile app has been installed on your mobile device you can check the status of your washing machine from anywhere and start it remotely You can also control it remotely via the MobileControl programme You can switch off the Remote control setting if you do not want to operate the washing mach...

Page 106: ...ne must be registered with your account in the app See the Miele mobile app for terms and conditions of use Some software updates can only be carried out by Miele Service Running a RemoteUpdate If a RemoteUpdate is available for your washing machine it will be displayed automatically for you You can choose to start the RemoteUpdate immediately or wait until later If you select Start later the prom...

Page 107: ... have to be respected Furthermore this appliance contains software components which are distributed under Open Source licence conditions Please refer to the menu item Settings Applicance parameters Legal information Open source licences in the appliance for the Open Source components contained therein together with the corresponding copyright notices copies of the licencing conditions valid at the...

Page 108: ...uds cooling takes place when a Cottons programme with a temperature of 70 C or higher is selected Suds cooling should be activated to prevent the danger of scalding if the drain hose is hooked over the edge of a sink or basin where the drainage pipes do not comply with DIN 1986 Suds cooling is deactivated as standard Temperature reduction At high altitudes water has a lower boiling point Miele rec...

Page 109: ... UltraPhase 2 Universal detergent enhancer For white and coloured laundry No need to refill supplied in cartridges for the TwinDos system Only for use in conjunction with UltraPhase 1 UltraWhite Multi purpose powder detergent For white and light coloured laundry as well as heavily soiled cotton items Effective stain removal even at low temperatures UltraColor Liquid detergent for coloured items Fo...

Page 110: ...s the elasticity of down and feather filled items Retains the breathability of down filled items Prevents down filling clumping together WoolCare Liquid detergent for woollens and delicates Includes a special wheat protein conditioning formula Helps prevent felting Gentle on colours Only available as capsules SilkCare Liquid detergent for silks Contains a special silk protein conditioning formula ...

Page 111: ...se before changing to a different product Machine cleaner For cleaning the washing machine thoroughly and effectively Removes grease bacteria and associated unpleasant odours Use 1 3 times per year Descaling agent removes heavy limescale deposits Mild and gentle with natural citric acid Water softener tablets Reduces the amount of detergent needed for hard water Less detergent residue in fabrics L...

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