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Summary of Contents for WKH 120 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 GB M Nr 09 844 920 ...

Page 2: ... TwinDos 19 Inserting cartridges containers 20 Using cartridges 20 Using containers 21 Open the Settings menu 22 Settings for UltraPhase 1 and UltraPhase 2 22 Settings for other types of detergent 23 Running the first programme 24 Washing environmentally and economically 25 EcoFeedback 26 1 Prepare the laundry 27 2 Select a programme 28 3 Load the washing machine 29 4 Select programme settings 30 ...

Page 3: ...mme sequence 50 Changing the programme sequence 52 Cancelling a programme 52 Interrupting a programme 52 Changing a programme 52 Adding or removing laundry after the programme has started 53 Safety lock 54 Detergent 55 The correct detergent 55 Water softeners 55 Dispensing aids 55 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch 55 Miele recommended detergents 56 Recommended detergents in accordance with Dire...

Page 4: ...76 Rear view 77 Installation surface 78 Transporting the washing machine to its installation site 78 Removing the transit bars 78 Re fitting the transit bars 80 Levelling the machine 81 Screwing out and adjusting the feet 81 Building under a continuous worktop in a kitchen run 82 Washer dryer stack 82 The water protection system 83 Connection to the water supply 85 Connection to the drainage syste...

Page 5: ... Water plus 96 Water plus level 96 Maximum rinse level 96 Suds cooling 97 Anti crease 97 Optional accessories 98 Detergent 98 Specialist detergents 98 Fabric care 99 Additives 99 Technical data 89 Consumption data 90 Note for test institutes 91 Settings 92 Language 93 Detergent amount 93 Degree of soiling 93 Buzzer volume 93 Keypad tone 93 Total consumption 93 ...

Page 6: ...c 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 po tentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential 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 incorrect or impro...

Page 8: ... supervise 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 washing machine ensure that the connec tion data on the data plate...

Page 9: ...ire hazard due to the risk of overheating Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele origi nal 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: ...e must be ex amined by a competent person before further use and repaired if necessary 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...

Page 11: ...th 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 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 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 wash ed in the machine Do not use solvent based cleaning agents e g those containing benzine in this mac...

Page 13: ...ories 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 d...

Page 14: ... 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 mi nutes 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 acti vate 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 decrea ses the val...

Page 17: ...ry and without detergent Using detergent could result in an ex cessive build up of foam Press the button in The welcome screen will light up Setting the language You will be asked to select the lan guage 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...

Page 18: ...aPhase1 and UltraPhase2 detergent for automatic detergent dispensing in the drum Reach under the door grip and pull the door open Take the two cartridges out of the drum Shut the door with a gentle swing Running the first programme The TwinDos unit needs to be activa ted before running the first pro gramme Please see TwinDos ...

Page 19: ...ble containers which you can fill with liquid detergent and or fabric conditioner How TwinDos works Automatic detergent dispensing for a wash cycle is activated via the Dos sensor To use the TwinDos function you need to specify the following information for the electronic unit 1 the detergent type and or fabric conditioner with which the contain ers are filled 2 the dosage amount of the liquid de ...

Page 20: ...or use and warning instructions given by the de tergent manufacturer Press the TwinDos container access panel The panel will spring open Drop the panel down Using cartridges UltraPhase 1 and UltraPhase 2 are supplied in single use cartridges Press the yellow release button 1 and pull the container out 2 Remove the cap from the cartridge ...

Page 21: ...he container with your detergent of choice Close the stopper and push the con tainer back into the compartment Make sure that it locks into position Tip Make a note of which detergents you have filled the containers with so that you then enter the correct settings in the electronics later on The following liquid detergents and or fabric conditioners can be used in the containers Miele Ultra Color ...

Page 22: ...amounts for UltraPhase 1 and UltraPhase 2 are pre set for hard ness range II Container 1 Touch the OK sensor Not defined Use the or sensor to select UltraPhase 1 and confirm your choice with the OK sensor Dosage amount ml 60 Tip If you live in an area with water hardness levels I or III adjust the dosage for Miele products accord ing to the information given on the packaging Use the OK sensor to c...

Page 23: ...p If you live in an area with water hardness levels I or III adjust the dosage for Miele products accord ing to the information given on the packaging Use the OK sensor to confirm the dosage amount or use the and sensors to change the amount Set compartment 2 as described above When adding universal liquid deter gent or liquid detergent for coloureds do not load more than 8 kg of laun dry and when...

Page 24: ...the Dos sensor The following will appear in the display Degree of soiling The display will change automatically to the degree of soiling query Normal Select the Heavy degree of soiling setting with the sensor and con firm your selection with the OK sen sor If the Miele 2 Phase System is being used a query about the colour mix of the items will also appear For whites Confirm the For whites option w...

Page 25: ...to wash at lower temperatures e g 20 C Washing using lower tempera ture 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 26: ...ed water consumption levels Water The 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 Tip At the end of the programme be fore opening the door you can view the actual a...

Page 27: ...n remov ers etc first following the manufactur er s instructions With particularly stub born stains ask your dry cleaner for ad vice If you use a solvent based cleaning agent e g one containing benzine to pre treat a stain make sure that any plastic parts e g but tons are protected and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine Do not use solvent based clean in...

Page 28: ...standard display B Selecting a programme via the programme selector at the Further programmes setting and the dis play Turn the programme selector to the Further programmes setting The following will appear in the display Automatic plus Touch the or sensor until the programme you want appears in the display Confirm the programme with the OK sensor The load for the relevant programme will appear in...

Page 29: ...y during spinning Please note the maximum load for the different wash programmes The rele vant 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 no items are caught between the door an...

Page 30: ...etergent 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 The degree of soiling cannot be selec ted for some programmes These pro grammes are designed for normally soiled laundry Tip You can alter t...

Page 31: ...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 de layed from 15 minutes up to 24 hours allowing you to ma...

Page 32: ...ancer will be dispensed in the appro priate dosage mix at the ideal time during the wash cycle Liquid detergent Fabric conditioner The most suitable agent will appear in the display with a tick beside it If both the agents present in the con tainers are suitable e g detergent for coloureds and fabric conditioner then both agents will be selected Both agents Confirm the option displayed with the OK...

Page 33: ...h causes 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 1 3 to compartment and 2 3 to compartment Detergent for...

Page 34: ... 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 sen sor Inserting a capsule Open the...

Page 35: ... In this case dispose of the capsule and do not re use it The wash programme will dispense the contents of the capsule at the correct time Remove the empty capsule at the end of the programme Deactivating changing CapDosing Touch the Cap sensor and follow the instructions in the display If a capsule is being used fabric conditioner cannot be added to the compartment at the same time as water intak...

Page 36: ...ramme 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 Check that all items have been re moved from the drum Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discol oured thems...

Page 37: ...rogramme is 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 i...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... 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 change ...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...x 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 and other handwashable fabric with no wool content Note Place tights bras etc in a laundry bag Automatic plus cold to 40 C Max 6 0 kg U...

Page 42: ...ance outerwear e g jackets and trousers made from mem brane fabric such as Gore Tex SYMPATEX WINDSTOPPER etc Notes Zip up or close jackets before washing Do not use fabric conditioner If wished these garments can also be re proofed using the Proof ing programme Proofing should not be done every time the gar ment is washed Proofing 40 C Max load 2 5 kg Use for Treating microfibre fabric skiwear and...

Page 43: ...condi tioner Items will be rinsed very effectively using two rinse cycles by acti vating the Water plus option Maintenance wash 75 C Empty With frequent washing 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 fungus and bio film and prevent the build up of unpleasant odours Notes Optimum results ...

Page 44: ...The Short option is activated automatically Shirts cold to 60 C Max load 2 0 kg Use for Shirts and blouses made of cotton and mixed fibre 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...

Page 45: ...his is achieved by increasing the wash duration and at the same time re ducing the wash temperature selected Extra gentle This option decreases mechanical ac tion in order to reduce creasing The laundry also undergoes a smoothing process at the end of the programme Extra quiet This option reduces noise levels during the programme Use this if you want to wash during quiet periods for instance when ...

Page 46: ...ning 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 Stains In order to clean stained laundry more effectively you can choo...

Page 47: ...he chart below Intensive ECO Extra gentle Extra quiet Allergo Wash Cottons X X X X X Minimum iron X X X X X Delicates X X X X X Woollens X Silks X Automatic plus X X X X X Down duvets X X X X Outerwear X X X X X Proofing X Sportswear X X X X X Separate rinse Starch X Express 20 X Shirts X X X X X Dark garments Denim X X X X X ...

Page 48: ...rt Water plus Stains Cottons X X X X X Minimum iron X X X X X Delicates X X X X X Automatic plus X X X Down duvets X X Outerwear X X X X Sportswear X X X X Separate rinse Starch X QuickPower wash X Express 20 X X2 Shirts X X2 X X X Dark garments Denim X X X X X X Can be selected Cannot be selected 1 Activated automatically when the Heavy degree of soiling setting is selected 2 Can be deselected ...

Page 49: ...icates 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 sy...

Page 50: ... iron 2 42 3 Delicates 2 42 3 Woollens 2 Silks 2 33 Automatic plus 2 42 3 Down duvets 3 43 Outerwear 3 43 Proofing 1 Sportswear 2 33 Separate rinse Starch 0 15 Maintenance wash 3 QuickPower wash 1 Express 20 1 Shirts 3 43 Dark garments Denim 3 52 3 Drain Spin Please see the next page for a description of the symbols ...

Page 51: ...vals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing Exception There is no anti crease phase in the Woollens programme The door can be opened at any time during the anti crease phase 1 A second rinse is carried out when a temperature of or above is se lected A third rinse is carried out when a temperature below is selected 2 An additional rinse is carried out if there is too much foam in the drum a ...

Page 52: ... 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 53: ...tton 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 program...

Page 54: ...e safety lock Press the Start Stop button The following will appear in the display Cancel programme Scroll up the list with the or sen sor to Activate safety 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 55: ...ied 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 are supplied with the detergent partic ularly w...

Page 56: ...ernet at www miele shop com or from Miele Miele UltraPhase 1 2 Miele Cap Miele Cap Miele Cap Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Woollens Silks Automatic plus Down duvets Outerwear Proofing Sportswear Separate rinse Starch QuickPower wash Express 20 Shirts Dark garments Denim Recommended Sport SilkCare Not recommended Down Fabric conditioner Outdoor Reproofing WoolCare Booster ...

Page 57: ...es given in the Programme chart Universal Coloureds Delicates and woollens Specialist detergent Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Woollens Silks Automatic plus Down duvets Outerwear Sportswear Maintenance wash 2 QuickPower wash Express 20 1 Shirts Dark garments Denim 1 Recommended 1 Liquid detergent Not recommended 2 Powder detergent ...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...e cleaning agent or soap and water using a well wrung out cloth Wipe dry with a soft cloth The drum can be cleaned with a 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 dr...

Page 61: ...siphon Clean the fabric conditioner channel with a brush and hot water Liquid starch can cause the siphon to become clogged Make sure that you clean the siphon and siphon tube particularly thoroughly after us ing liquid starch a few times Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove deter gent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawe...

Page 62: ...ses could become blocked and would then need to be cleaned by a service technician 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 Dispensing unit Confirm the setting with the OK sen sor To...

Page 63: ...nterruptions to the water supply First turn off the stopcock Unscrew the inlet hose from the stop cock 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 re verse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight If water drips out tight...

Page 64: ...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 trip ped The washing machine has switched off automatically to save energy Switch it back on ...

Page 65: ...the 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 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 messag...

Page 66: ... If the fault message appears again contact the Serv ice Department The washing machine can still be used but with reduced functionality Align the washing machine The smoothing process which the laundry undergoes at the end of the programme could not be carried out properly Check whether the washing machine is aligned correctly as described in Installation and connec tion Levelling the machine Che...

Page 67: ... a temperature above 60 C has not been run for a long time In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the machine run the Mainte nance wash programme using Miele machine cleaner or powder detergent Container 1 empty or Container 2 empty or Cont 1 2 empty The TwinDos container or containers is empty Fill the container or containers with liquid deter gent or fabric conditioner...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...the pump sequence as a normal part of operation Large amounts of de tergent residue remain in the detergent dis penser 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 s...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...ounts 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 Mainte nance wash using Miele machine cleaner or a powder detergent 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 wat...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...g the washing machine When draining water from the ma chine do not unscrew the drain fil ters completely or take them right out Place a suitable container e g a Miele universal oven tray under the access panel Slowly and carefully unscrew the fil ters to let the water out Be careful not to release too much water at once If the flow of water is too strong some water can seep into the washing machin...

Page 74: ...eplace the drain filters correctly on the right and left and tighten them securely Make sure the drain filters are securely 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 75: ...lved as descri bed 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 the...

Page 76: ...proof system 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 77: ...ectrical supply cable inlet and drain hoses c Electrical supply cable d Protruding lid for holding when mov ing the machine e Inlet hose with Waterproof system f Safety caps for transit bars g Transport clips for inlet and drain ho ses and for storing transit bars when not in use ...

Page 78: ...ossible install the machine in a corner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor If the machine is installed on a raised plinth it has to be secured against slippage during spinning us ing retaining clips available from Miele Otherwise there is the danger of the machine moving and falling off the plinth Transporting the washing ma chine to its installation site To manoeuvre the washing...

Page 79: ...Installation and connection 79 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 80: ...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 81: ...ur feet are screwed in when the machine is deliv ered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direc tion 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 c...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...vide 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 stop cock means that the inlet hose is on ly under pressure whilst water is be ing 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 p...

Page 84: ...he suds container is pum ped 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...

Page 85: ... German au thorities do not require it to have a non return valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DIN regulations The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 100 and 1 000 kPa If it is higher than 1 000 kPa it is essential to fit a pressure re ducing valve Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with a 3 4 threaded uni...

Page 86: ...the water inlet valve the dirt filter in the water inlet valve connection must not be re moved Extension hose 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 ex tension to the water supply N B Using this hose will render the...

Page 87: ... advice 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 wat...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...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 1 60 m Delivery head max 1 00 m Maximum drainage length 5 00 m LEDs Class 1 Test certificates awarded See data plate Power consumption when switched off 0 1 W Power consu...

Page 90: ...9 min 44 40 C 8 0 kg 0 88 69 2 h 39 min 46 40 C 4 0 kg 0 68 49 2 h 29 min 46 4 0 kg 0 54 39 2 h 59 min 44 Minimum iron 40 C 4 0 kg 0 60 49 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 1 h 59 min QuickPower wash 40 C 5 0 kg 0 90 36 59 min Express 201 40 C 3 5 kg 0 34 30 20 min Shirts2 40 C 2 0 kg 0 40 35 1 h 11 min 1 S...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...e 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 display touch the OK sensor to activ...

Page 93: ...e Light Normal or Heavy degree of soiling settings Factory default setting Normal Query You can switch the degree of soiling query on or off Factory default setting On Buzzer volume You can select one of seven different settings 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 ...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...which have been selected for a programme after the programme has started When this programme is chosen again these saved settings will appear in the display Factory default setting the Memory function is switched off Pre wash Cottons If you require a longer pre wash you can extend the Cottons programme s standard pre wash time of 25 minutes Options No increase Factory default setting 25 minute pre...

Page 96: ...the wash and rinse stages Extra rinse An extra rinse is carried out Water and Extra rinse The water level is increased in the wash and rinse stages and an extra rinse is carried out Water plus level The water level can be increased in 4 stages by activating the Water plus option Stages Normal Factory default setting Plus Plus Plus Maximum rinse level The water level in the rinse cycle can be perma...

Page 97: ... to prevent the danger of scalding if the drain hose is hooked over the edge of a sink or basin where drainage pipes do not comply with DIN 1986 Factory default setting Suds cooling 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 ...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...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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Page 103: ...enue Citywest Business Campus Dublin 24 Tel 01 461 07 10 Fax 01 461 07 97 E Mail info miele ie Internet www miele ie Ireland Malaysia Miele Sdn Bhd Suite 12 2 Level 12 Menara Sapura Kencana Petroleum Solaris Dutamas No 1 Jalan Dutamas 1 50480 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Phone 603 6209 0288 Fax 603 6205 3768 Miele New Zealand Limited IRD 98 463 631 Level 2 10 College Hill Freemans Bay Auckland 1011 NZ Te...

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