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Problem solving guide

A message appears in the display at the end of the programme

Message

Cause and remedy



Align the machine

The smoothing process which the laundry undergoes
at the end of the programme could not be carried out
properly.

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Check whether the washing machine is aligned
correctly as described in "Installation and connec-
tion - Levelling the machine".

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Check whether the maximum delivery height of
1 m has been exceeded.

If the fault message appears again, contact the Ser-
vice Department. The washing machine can still be
used but with reduced functionality.

The messages will appear at the end of the programme and when the washing
machine is switched on and need to be confirmed with the

sensor.

Summary of Contents for WKG 120

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 GB M Nr 10 375 400 ...

Page 2: ...rs 19 Starting the calibration programme 20 TwinDos 21 Washing environmentally and economically 22 EcoFeedback 23 1 Prepare the laundry 24 2 Select a programme 25 3 Load the washing machine 26 4 Select programme settings 27 5 Add detergent 29 TwinDos 29 Detergent dispenser drawer 30 CapDosing 31 6 Start the programme the end of a programme 33 Spinning 34 Delay start 36 To select delay start 36 To ...

Page 3: ... Safety lock 49 Detergent 50 The correct detergent 50 Water softeners 50 Dispensing aids 50 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch 50 Miele recommended detergents 51 Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive EU Nr 1015 2010 52 Cleaning and care 55 Cleaning the drum Hygiene info 55 External casing and fascia panel 55 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 55 Cleaning the TwinDos system 57 ...

Page 4: ...or power failure 69 After sales service 71 Repairs 71 Optional accessories 71 Guarantee U K 71 Guarantee Other countries 71 Installation and connection 72 Front view 72 Rear view 73 Installation surface 74 Transporting the washing machine to its installation site 74 Removing the transit bars 74 Re fitting the transit bars 76 Levelling the machine 77 Screwing out and adjusting the feet 77 Building ...

Page 5: ...Dark display 90 Machine switch off 91 Display maximum load 91 Display programme name 91 Memory 91 Pre wash Cottons 92 Soak duration 92 Gentle action 92 Reduce temp 92 Water plus 93 Water plus level 93 Maximum rinse level 93 Suds cooling 93 Low water pressure 94 Anti crease 94 Optional accessories 95 Detergent 95 Specialist detergents 95 Fabric care 96 Additives 96 ...

Page 6: ... are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposal of your old machine Electrical and electronic machines often contain valuable materials They also contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be poten tially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however es sential for the correct functioning of ...

Page 7: ...er Correct application This washing machine is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments The washing machine is not intended for outdoor use It must be used only as a domestic appliance to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer as being washable on the wash care label Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from in correct or impr...

Page 8: ...upervise children in the vicinity of the washing machine and do not let them play with it Technical safety Please observe the instructions in Installation and connection and Technical data Before setting up the washing machine check it for any externally visible damage Do not install or use a damaged machine Before connecting the communication module ensure that the connection data on the data pla...

Page 9: ...ire hazard due to the risk of overheating Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori ginal spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guaran tee the safety standards of the machine The electrical socket must be easily accessible after installation so that the machine can be disconnected from the electricity supply if necessary Unauthorised repairs could result in unfo...

Page 10: ...good time and avoid the risk of any water damage The water flow pressure must 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 gua...

Page 11: ...h the machine 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 im mediate 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 th...

Page 12: ...gent Miele recommends using Miele descaling agent which is available to order online at www miele shop com or from Miele 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 mach...

Page 13: ...sories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele If other parts are used guarantee 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 ...

Page 14: ...n For selecting the spin speed e Delay start button For selecting delay start f Option buttons Various options can be added to the wash programme g Programme selector For selecting the wash programme h Optical interface PC For service technicians i button For switching the washing machine on and off To save energy the washing machine will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of the pr...

Page 15: ...r consumption of the programme Please also refer to Washing environmentally and eco nomically EcoFeedback Sensors to light up when the dis play can be operated via the sensors Programme duration After the programme has started the programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes If delay start has been selected the programme duration will appear at the end of the delay start time...

Page 16: ...e list to the next option and touching the sensor scrolls up the list to the next option The OK sensor is used to activ ate the option which is currently in the display Identifying options selected Cap If an option has been activated this will be indicated by a tick next to it Setting numerical values Start in h 00 00 A numerical value is highlighted in white Touching the sensor de creases the val...

Page 17: ...le swing Inserting detergent cartridges The detergent cartridges removed from the drum are components of the Miele 2 phase system consisting of 1 UltraPhase 1 base detergent 2 UltraPhase 2 detergent enhancer These detergent cartridges are for single use only Replacement deter gent cartridges are available to order from Miele or via the internet at www miele shop com see end of this booklet for det...

Page 18: ...til they lock into posi tion The TwinDos system is now ready for use Removing the protective foil and stickers 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 visible when you open the door This washing machine has undergone a complete functional test at the fact ory and there will be some residual water in the dru...

Page 19: ...o select the language you want for the display It is possible to change the language at any time via Settings deutsch Touch the or sensor until the language you want appears in the display Confirm your selection of the lan guage by touching the OK sensor Removing the transit bars A reminder to remove the transit bars will appear in the display Failure to remove the transit bars can result in damag...

Page 20: ...ate the washing machine To do this the Cottons 90 C must be started without laundry and without de tergent No other programmes can be started until calibration has been carried out Open the stopcock Turn the programme selector to Cot tons 1 55 90 C 1600 Press the Start Stop button The calibration programme has started This will take approx 2 hours At the end of the programme the follow ing message...

Page 21: ...oner Refillable TwinDos containers are re quired for liquid detergent and or fabric conditioner These are available to order from Miele or via the internet at www miele shop com see end of this booklet for details How TwinDos works Automatic detergent dispensing for a wash cycle is activated via the Dos sensor Tip The washing machine is delivered pre set for the Miele 2 Phase system for hardness r...

Page 22: ...to wash at lower temperatures e g 20 C Washing using lower temper ature settings will save energy To maintain the hygiene of the ma chine carry out a hot wash 60 C or above using powder detergent at regular intervals Hygiene info will ap pear in the display to remind you to carry out a hot wash Detergent For precise dispensing use automatic detergent dispensing Adjust the dosage to the degree of s...

Page 23: ...more bars visible the higher the energy or water consumption The estimate will vary depending on the wash programme temperature and any options selected The display will change automatically or you can return to the standard display by touching the OK sensor 2 Actual consumption You can view the actual amount of en ergy and water used by the programme which has just been run both during and at the...

Page 24: ...with liquid detergent stain re movers etc first following the manu facturer s instructions With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice Solvent based cleaners e g benzine can damage plastic parts When pre treating garments make sure that any plastic parts e g but tons are protected from cleaning agent Chemical solvent based clean ing agents can cause severe damage to the washi...

Page 25: ...d by the standard display B Selecting a programme using the programme selector at the Further programmes position Turn the programme selector to Fur ther programmes The following will appear in the display Down duvets Touch the or sensor until the programme you want appears in the display Confirm the programme with the OK sensor The maximum load for the relevant pro gramme will appear in the displ...

Page 26: ...d also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning Please note the maximum load for the different wash programmes The relev ant programme load is always shown in the display when you select a pro gramme The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed However do not overload as this reduces cleaning efficiency and causes creases Close the door Make sure that n...

Page 27: ...detergent dispensing with the Heavy degree of soiling set ting a pre wash will be carried out automatically for some programmes see Options the rinse water level will be adjusted the programme durations with light soiling the programme duration will be shorter In the Express 20 programme the de gree of soiling cannot be selected Ex press 20 is designed for lightly soiled laundry Tip You can alter ...

Page 28: ...ion with the OK sensor Select options Press the button for the option you want The indicator light in the button will come on Not all options are suitable for use with every programme You can only select options which are compatible with the programme being used See Options Switch on delay start if re quired The start of a programme can be delayed from 15 minutes up to 24 hours allowing you to mak...

Page 29: ...and confirm with the OK sensor UltraPhase 1 and UltraPhase 2 will be dispensed accordingly Liquid detergent Fabric conditioner It is possible to use other types of liquid detergent fabric conditioner Refillable TwinDos containers optional accessor ies are required for this The washing machine s electronic set tings need to be adjusted accordingly See Settings TwinDos Touch the Dos sensor Both agen...

Page 30: ...a low level of agitation and poor wash rinse and spin results High water consumption an addi tional rinse cycle will automatically switch in A burden to the environment Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergent to the compartments as follows Detergent for the pre wash divide the total recommended amount as follows add to compartment and to compartment Detergent for the main wash in...

Page 31: ...e at www miele shop com or from Miele see the end of this booklet for contact details Keep capsules out of the reach of children Activating CapDosing Touch the Cap sensor The first type of capsule which can be selected for the programme will appear in the display Cap Select the type of capsule you want with the and sensors and con firm your selection with the OK sensor Inserting a capsule Open the...

Page 32: ...ispose of the capsule and do not re use it The wash programme will dispense the contents of the capsule at the correct time Water intake to the compartment is solely via the capsule No additional fabric conditioner may be added to the compartment when using a capsule Remove the empty capsule at the end of the programme For technical reasons a small amount of water will remain in the capsule Deacti...

Page 33: ...reached At the end of a programme The door is still locked during the anti crease phase and the following will ap pear alternately in the display Anti crease Finish and Press Start Stop Press the Start Stop button This will unlock the door Pull open the door Remove the laundry Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or be come discoloured themselves Check that all items...

Page 34: ...s selected the op timum spin speed for that programme will appear in the display For pro grammes marked with a in the chart the optimum spin speed is not the max imum spin speed You can reduce the final spin speed However you cannot select a final spin speed higher than that shown in the chart Rinse and interim spin There is a spin after the main wash and between the rinses A reduction in the fina...

Page 35: ...ne 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 Use the Spin speed button to select the 0 rpm setting Without spin and press the Start Stop button The water will drain away To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin Press the Spin speed button Select the 0 rpm setting Afte...

Page 36: ... Tip The values will count upwards and downwards automatically if you touch the or sensor continuously To begin delay start Press the Start Stop button to begin delay start and the wash programme The following will appear in the display Start in h 05 00 When the delay start time has elapsed the programme will begin and the dis play will show the programme duration and the programme sequence To cha...

Page 37: ...er Cottons Max load 8 0 kg Use for Normally soiled 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 standard Cottons 60 C programme Note for test institutes The test programme conforms to EN 60456 and the ener...

Page 38: ... 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 and other handwashable fabric with no wool content Note Place tights bras etc in a laundry bag Down duvets cold to 60 C Max load 2 5 kg 1 down duvet 2 20 m x 2 00 m Use for Quilts d...

Page 39: ... the gar ment is washed 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 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 Sportswear cold to 60 C Max lo...

Page 40: ... 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 machine cleaner or universal detergent directly into the drum Do not load any laundry The drum must be empty for the main tenance wash...

Page 41: ...e Notes Pre treat soiled cuffs and collars if necessary Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Silks programme Dark garments Denim cold to 60 C Max load 3 0 kg Use for Black and dark items made of cotton mixed fibre or denim Notes Wash inside out Denim often contains excess dye and may run during the first few washes Wash light and dark coloured items separately Drain Spin Max load 8 0 kg Notes Drain...

Page 42: ...r and suitable for ironing Short Use this option for light soiling with no visible staining The wash duration is reduced Water plus The water level in the wash and rinse stages is increased and a second rinse is carried out in the Separate rinse Starch programme You can select other functions for the Water plus button These are described in Settings Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with p...

Page 43: ... Water plus Soak Stains Cottons X X X X X X Minimum iron X X X X X X Delicates X X X X X X Down duvets X X Outerwear X X X X X Sportswear X X X X X Separate rinse Starch X Automatic plus X X X X Express 20 X X 2 Shirts X X 2 X X X X Dark garments Denim X X X X X X X Can be selected Cannot be selected 1 Activated automatically when the Heavy degree of soiling setting is selec ted 2 Can be deselecte...

Page 44: ...inimum iron 2 4 2 3 Delicates 2 4 2 3 Woollens 2 Silks 2 Down duvets 3 4 3 Outerwear 3 4 3 Proofing 1 Sportswear 2 3 3 Separate rinse Starch 0 1 5 Maintenance wash 3 Automatic plus 2 4 2 3 Express 20 1 Shirts 3 4 3 Dark garments Denim 3 5 2 3 Drain Spin Please see the next page for a description of the symbols ...

Page 45: ... for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing Exception There is no anti crease phase in the Woollens and Silks pro grammes The door can be opened at any time during the anti crease phase 1 If a temperature of 60 C or higher is selected or with and tem peratures 2 rinses are carried out If a temperature of less than 60 C is se lected 3 rinses are carried out 2 An additional rinse is carried out i...

Page 46: ...cates Woollens Silks Express 20 Automatic plus Drying The number of dots indicates the dry ing temperature Normal temperature Low temperature Do not tumble dry Ironing The number of dots indicates the iron ing 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 47: ... Switch the washing machine back on with the button to continue with the same programme Changing a programme After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different pro gramme Temperature With the exception of the Cottons pro gramme it is possible to select a differ ent temperature up to 5 minutes after the programme has started Press the Temperature button Use the and OK sen...

Page 48: ...on The programme will continue Please note Once a programme has started the washing machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load For this reason if laundry is added or removed after the start of a programme the machine will always complete the programme cycle assuming a full load The door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is above 55 C the water is above a certain level the programme...

Page 49: ... the safety lock Press the Start Stop button The following will appear in the display Cancel programme Scroll up the list with the or sensor to Activate lock Touch the OK sensor To deactivate the safety lock Proceed as for activating the safety lock The following will appear in the display Deactivate lock Touch the OK sensor The safety lock is now deactivated ...

Page 50: ...and III Dispense according to the amount spe cified on the packaging First add deter gent 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 thes...

Page 51: ... the internet at www miele shop com or from Miele Miele UltraPhase 1 2 Miele Cap Miele Cap Miele Cap Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Woollens Silks Down duvets Outerwear Proofing Sportswear Separate rinse Starch Automatic plus Express 20 Shirts Dark garments Denim Recommended Sport SilkCare Not recommended Down Fabric conditioner Outdoor Reproofing WoolCare Booster ...

Page 52: ...ure ranges given in the Programme chart Universal Coloureds Delicates and woollens Specialist detergent Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Woollens Silks Down duvets Outerwear Sportswear Maintenance wash 2 Automatic plus Express 20 1 Shirts Dark garments Denim 1 Recommended 1 Liquid detergent Not recommended 2 Powder detergent ...

Page 53: ...h the Dos sensor Activate the appropriate container Fabric conditioner will be dispensed in the last rinse Manual dispensing Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to the compartment or in sert the appropriate capsule Do not exceed the maximum level mark The agent will be automatically dis pensed in the last rinse At the end of the programme a small amount of water will remain in the compartm...

Page 54: ...rve the manufacturer s instructions carefully Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately Prepare the starch in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Tip When adding fabric conditioner separately activate the Water plus op tion Add fabric conditioner to the com partment or insert the appropriate capsule Add liquid starch to the compart ment and powder or viscou...

Page 55: ...rung out cloth Wipe dry with a soft cloth The drum can be cleaned with a pro prietary stainless steel cleaning agent following the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Do not use solvents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or multi pur pose cleaning agents These could damage plastic surfaces and other parts Cleaning the detergent dis penser drawer Washing at low temperatures and the use of l...

Page 56: ...on from the com partment and rinse under hot running water Clean the siphon tube at the same time 2 Replace the siphon Clean the fabric conditioner channel with a brush and hot water Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove deter gent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing Replace the detergent dispenser drawer Tip Lea...

Page 57: ... washing machine The TwinDos containers optional ac cessory are required to carry out cleaning Starting the maintenance programme Switch on the washing machine and wait until the standard display lights up Touch the and sensors at the same time until the following appears in the display Language The Settings menu is activated Touch the sensor until the follow ing appears in the display TwinDos Con...

Page 58: ...following will appear in the display Close the door and press start Close the door and press the flashing Start Stop button Cleaning will start After cleaning you can fill one or both containers with new liquid detergent and or fabric conditioner Cleaning the compartments Detergent residue can cause clogging Use a damp cloth to clean the com partment interior when you change the cartridge or conta...

Page 59: ...ess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove it Clean the filter Replace the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Using pliers carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew Use pointed nose pliers to withdraw the plastic filter by the bar see illus tration Clean the filter...

Page 60: ... or sensor to read them in full The programme does not start Problem Cause and 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 Check whether the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped The washing machine has switched off automatically to save energy Switch it back on ...

Page 61: ...e water inlet is blocked Clean the filter Drainage See The water outlet is blocked or restricted The drain hose has been fixed too high Clean the drain filters and the drain pumps The maximum delivery head is 1 m Service Water proof syst The water protection system has reacted Close the stopcock Call the Service Department Service Fault F There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault mes...

Page 62: ...easant odours building up in the machine run the Maintenance wash programme using Miele machine cleaner or powder detergent Cartridge 1 low or Cartridge 2 low or Cartridges 1 and 2 low The detergent in the cartridges is running low There are between 4 and 8 wash cycles remaining Order new cartridges Container 1 empty or Container 2 empty or Cont 1 2 empty The cartridges or TwinDos containers are e...

Page 63: ...er the washing machine is aligned correctly as described in Installation and connec tion Levelling the machine Check whether the maximum delivery height of 1 m has been exceeded If the fault message appears again contact the Ser vice Department The washing machine can still be used but with reduced functionality The messages will appear at the end of the programme and when the washing machine is s...

Page 64: ...nning the next programme Automatic dispensing will be activated No detergent fabric conditioner was dispensed even though automatic dispensing was activated Try again If detergent is still not dispensed call the Service Department There are dark specks in the liquid detergent Mould has developed in the detergent Pour the liquid detergent out of the container and then clean the container thoroughly...

Page 65: ...the pump sequence as a normal part of operation Large amounts of deter gent residue remain in the detergent dispenser drawer The water pressure is too low Clean the water inlet filter It may be useful to select the Water plus option Powder detergent used in conjunction with water softeners tends to become sticky In future add washing powder into the dispenser drawer first and then add the water so...

Page 66: ...o the capsule in the fabric conditioner compart ment The Cap sensor was not activated or an empty capsule was not removed at the end of the last pro gramme Make sure that you remember to activate the Cap sensor the next time you insert a capsule Remove and then dispose of the empty capsule at the end of each programme The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer onto which the capsule is place...

Page 67: ...unts of detergent were used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry Use more detergent Before washing the next load run the Maintenance wash using Miele machine cleaner or a powder de tergent White residues which look like powder deter gent are seen on dark textiles after washing The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not soluble in wate...

Page 68: ...filter and the drain pump as de scribed in Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure The water level in the drum is too high Cancel the programme The water will be pumped away Comfort cooling appears in the display after a programme has been cancelled For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is higher than 55 C Wait until the temp...

Page 69: ...the ma chine Procedure for draining the washing machine When draining water from the ma chine do not unscrew the drain filter completely or take it right out Place a suitable container e g a Miele universal oven tray under the access panel Slowly and carefully unscrew the filter to let the water out Be careful not to release too much water at once If the flow of water is too strong some wa ter can...

Page 70: ...eck that it rotates freely Replace the drain filter correctly and tighten it securely Make sure the drain filter is se curely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Opening the door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to re move laundry Reaching into a mov ing drum is extremely dangerous Use a screwdriver to unlock the door Pull open the door ...

Page 71: ...olved as de scribed in these instructions 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 miele shop com Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes Guarantee U K In the U K the washing machine is guaranteed for 2 years from th...

Page 72: ...sure of at least 7 000 kPa b Electrical supply cable c Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow d Control panel e Detergent dispenser drawer f Door g Access to drain filter drain pump and emergency release h Access panel for TwinDos containers i Four height adjustable feet ...

Page 73: ...y cable inlet and drain hoses c Electrical supply cable d Protruding lid for holding when mov ing the machine e Inlet hose tested to withstand pres sure of at least 7 000 kPa f Safety caps for transit bars g Transport clips for inlet and drain hoses and for storing transit bars when not in use ...

Page 74: ... in a corner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor There is the danger of the wash ing machine moving about during spinning and falling off a plinth For this reason if the machine is in stalled on a raised plinth concrete or brick it has to be secured against slippage using an MTS floor plinth mounting kit available from Miele Transporting the washing ma chine to its installation si...

Page 75: ...Installation and connection 75 Using the spanner supplied turn the left hand transit bar 90 then pull the transit bar out Turn the right hand transit bar 90 then pull the transit bar out ...

Page 76: ...re the transit bars to the back of the washing machine Make sure the top catch is located above the holder The washing 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 proce...

Page 77: ...ur feet are screwed in when the machine is de livered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew Use a spirit level to check that the washing machine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again us ing the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four co...

Page 78: ... under the worktop without removing the lid the building under kit is not necessary Otherwise it is essential Connections for electricity water and drainage should be installed in such a way that they remain accessible when the machine is in its final posi tion Fitting instructions are supplied with the conversion kit Washer dryer stack The washing machine can be combined with a Miele tumble dryer...

Page 79: ... 7 000 kPa Electronic unit and washing machine housing Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine A float switches off the water inlet valves preventing any more water from 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...

Page 80: ...a mains stopcock with threaded union The stopcock should be fitted by a qualified plumber The connection point is subject to mains water pressure Turn on the stopcock slowly and check for leaks Correct the position of the washer and union if appropriate The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply Maintenance Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacem...

Page 81: ...dvice If necessary the drain hose can be extended to a length of 2 5 m The necessary parts can be purchased from your Miele Dealer or Miele 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...

Page 82: ...ty it is advisable to protect the machine with a suitable residual current device RCD Contact a quali fied 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 us...

Page 83: ...ted 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 Power consumption when switched off 0 1 W Power consu...

Page 84: ... 4 0 kg 0 80 46 2 h 59 min 44 40 C 8 0 kg 1 10 54 2 h 39 min 50 4 0 kg 0 60 39 2 h 59 min 44 20 C 8 0 kg 0 42 54 2 h 39 min 46 Minimum iron 30 C 4 0 kg 0 50 52 1 h 59 min 30 Delicates 30 C 3 0 kg 0 40 40 1 h 09 min Woollens 30 C 2 0 kg 0 23 35 38 min Automatic plus 40 C 6 0 kg 0 77 55 2 h 00 min Express 20 1 40 C 3 5 kg 0 34 30 20 min Shirts 2 60 C 2 0 kg 0 77 40 1 h 31 min 1 Short option activate...

Page 85: ...ter hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type and volume of load fluctuations in the electricity supply and any options selected The consumption data shown in the EcoFeedback display can vary from the consumption data quoted here The variations arise from component tolerances and on site conditions e g fluctuations in the pressure of the water supply mains voltage and fluctuations in ...

Page 86: ...ngs menu Selecting a setting Touch the or sensor until the setting you want appears in the dis play The sensor scrolls down the list The sensor scrolls up the list Touch the OK sensor to select the setting displayed Changing a setting Touching the sensor will call up the different options for the setting The option which is selected will have a tick next to it When the option you want shows in the...

Page 87: ...nge I and water hardness range II when changing to a different deter gent or fabric conditioner The TwinDos containers optional ac cessories are required for this Dosage amounts for UltraPhase 1 and UltraPhase 2 UltraPhase 1 48 ml 60 ml 72 ml UltraPhase 2 36 ml 45 ml 54 ml Adjusting the dosage amount Detergent amount Touch the OK sensor Compartment 1 Touch the OK sensor Miele UltraPhase 1 Touch th...

Page 88: ... message with the OK sensor Compartment 2 Touch the OK sensor Not defined Select the detergent you want using the and sensors and confirm your selection with the OK sensor Miele conditioner Dosage C 2 ml 70 Confirm the amount of detergent with the OK sensor or change this using the and sensors The electronics are set for the new de tergent Maintenance The washing machine has a cleaning programme f...

Page 89: ... for the buzzer volume The settings are represented by a bar chart At the lowest setting the buzzer is switched off Keypad tone Each touch of a sensor or press of a button is confirmed with an audible tone Factory default setting the keypad tone is switched on Consumption In this setting you can check the saved energy and water consumption values Options last programme Shows the consumption for th...

Page 90: ...de the washing machine will need to be un locked by Miele Service Temperature unit The temperature can be displayed as degrees Celsius C or Fahrenheit F Factory default setting Celsius C Display brightness There are seven different display brightness settings The brightness changes as soon as you select a different setting Dark display To save energy the display will go out and the Start Stop butt...

Page 91: ...ears in the display for a short time You can choose whether the maximum loading capacity is displayed or not Factory default setting Display max imum load is switched on Display programme name The name of the selected programme is shown briefly in the display You can choose whether the pro gramme name is displayed or not Factory default setting the Display pro gramme name setting is switched off M...

Page 92: ...ry will be soaked for the duration selected Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for wash ing slightly soiled items more gently Gentle action can be activated for the Cottons and Minimum iron pro grammes Factory default setting Gentle action is switched off Reduce temp The boiling point for water is lower at high altitudes In order to avoid water boiling M...

Page 93: ... permanently set to the highest value This function is useful for allergy suffer ers as it achieves an excellent rinse res ult Water consumption will increase Factory default setting the maximum rinse level setting is switched off Suds cooling When this is activated additional wa ter flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes Su...

Page 94: ...function will prevent the programme from being can celled Factory default setting Low water pres sure is switched off Anti crease The anti crease function helps prevent creasing if laundry is not going to be removed immediately after the end of the programme The drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes at the end of the programme The door can be opened at any time Factory default s...

Page 95: ...heavily soiled cot ton items effective stain removal even at low temperatures UltraColor liquid detergent for coloureds suitable for coloured and dark black garments protects bright colours from fading effective stain removal even at low temperatures Wool and delicates detergent liquid detergent for delicates particularly suitable for woollen and silk garments cleans at temperatures as low as 20 C...

Page 96: ...a gentle on colours only available as capsules Fabric care Fabric care agents are available as cap sules in convenient single dose amounts or in a handy bottle Reproofing agent for reproofing microfibre garments e g rain coats etc retains the breathability of garments Fabric conditioner fresh natural fragrance makes laundry soft to handle Additives Booster for removing stains suitable for white an...

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