Miele WKR571 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Problem solving guide

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Remove the drain filters completely.

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Clean them thoroughly.

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Remove any foreign objects (e.g. but-
tons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the fil-
ter housing. Turn the impellers by
hand to check that they rotate freely.

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Replace the drain filters correctly (on
the right and left) and tighten them
securely.

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Water leaking from the washing

machine can cause damage.
Replace and tighten the drain filters
securely.

Opening the door

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Always make sure that the drum

is stationary before reaching in to re-
move laundry. Reaching into a mov-
ing drum is extremely dangerous.

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Use a screwdriver to unlock the door.

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Pull open the door.

Summary of Contents for WKR571

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 10 201 040 ...

Page 2: ... necessary 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 35 Delay start 37 To select delay star...

Page 3: ...ns 51 Wash programme chart Further options 52 Garment care label symbols 53 Programme sequence 54 Changing the programme sequence 57 Cancelling a programme 57 Interrupting a programme 57 Changing a programme 57 Adding or removing laundry after the programme has started 58 Safety lock 59 Detergent 60 The correct detergent 60 Water softeners 60 Dispensing aids 60 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch...

Page 4: ...ne 75 An unsatisfactory wash result 77 The door will not open 78 Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure 79 After sales service 81 Repairs 81 Guarantee U K 81 Guarantee Other countries 81 Optional accessories 81 Installation and connection 82 Front view 82 Rear view 83 Installation surface 84 Transporting the washing machine to its installation site 84 Removing...

Page 5: ...ture unit 103 Display brightness 103 Display switch off setting 103 Machine switch off setting 104 Display maximum load 104 Memory 104 Longer pre wash Cottons 104 Soak duration 105 Gentle action 105 Reduce temp 105 Water plus level 105 Maximum rinse level 105 Suds cooling 106 Low water pressure 106 Anti crease 106 Delay start 106 Optional accessories 107 Detergent 107 Specialist detergents 107 Fab...

Page 6: ...o contain specific materials com pounds and components which were essential for their correct function and safety These could be hazardous to hu man 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 com munity waste collection recycling ce...

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: ... 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 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: ... 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 guarantee The machine must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship Do not make any alterations to the machine unless authorised to do so b...

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: ...wn the 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 highlighted in white The beginning or end of the list is marked by a dotted line The bar on the right hand side moves with you as you scroll through the list to show which op tion you have reached in the list Scrolling through and selecting op tions from a mul...

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: ...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 damage to the washing machine and to adjacent cabinetry or appliances Remove the transit bars as described in Installation and connection Confirm the removal of the transit bars with the OK sensor Setting the time of day if ne cessary The display...

Page 20: ...shing 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 Cottons 10 30 90 C 1600 rpm Duration 1 55h Press the Start Stop button The calibration programme has started This will take approx 2 hours At the end of the programme the ...

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: ... _ _ 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 You can view the actual amount of en ergy and water used by the programme which has just been run both during a...

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: ...load for the programme selected will appear in the display This will then be replaced 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 Further programmes Automatic plus Dark garments Down duvets Touch the or sensor until the programme you want i...

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: ...unt with automatic detergent dispensing 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 the default setting for the degree of soiling or switch off the degree of soiling query in Settings ...

Page 28: ...selection 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 ...

Page 29: ...ck Use the and sensors to select the colour mix of the laundry 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 ...

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: ...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 CapDosing Cap Cap Cap Select the type of capsule you want with the and sensors and con firm your selection with the OK sensor Inserting a capsule...

Page 32: ...f 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 Deactivating changing Cap Dosing Touch the Cap sensor and follow the instructions in the display...

Page 33: ...een selected then this will count down in the display At the end of the delay start time or im mediately after the programme has star ted if no delay start time has been se lected the programme duration will ap pear in the display The programme sequence is also shown in the display The washing ma chine lets you know which section of the programme has been reached The drum lighting switches off onc...

Page 34: ...n 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 have been re moved from the drum Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles e g buttons which might be lodged there Tip Leave the door slightly open to al low the drum to dry Switch the washing machine off with the button If applicabl...

Page 35: ... 1600 Final spin speed in the pro gramme When a programme 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 t...

Page 36: ...chine 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 A...

Page 37: ... set The minutes entry is set to 00 and can be adjusted in 15 minute increments Use the and sensors to enter the minutes and confirm your entry with the OK sensor 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 C...

Page 38: ...tart now Back Touch the sensor Start now will be highlighted in white Touch the OK sensor The wash pro gramme will start To cancel delay start Press the Start Stop button Selection Add laundry Cancel delay start Save as a Favourite programme Touch the OK sensor The standard display will reappear and the Start Stop button will flash ...

Page 39: ...s 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 energy label to Directive 1061 2010 Minimum iron cold to 60 C Max load 4 0 kg Use for Synt...

Page 40: ...Max load 1 0 kg 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 If the pre set Pre ironing option is switched off the maximum load capacity is increased to 2 0 kg Automatic plus cold to 40 C Max 6 0 kg Use for Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron p...

Page 41: ...abric 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 table linen made from mainly synthetic fibres to provide a w...

Page 42: ...c conditioner Observe the manufacturer s care label Down filled items cold to 60 C Max load 2 0 kg Use for Jackets sleeping bags pillows and other down filled items Notes Remove air from the items before washing to prevent an excessive build up of foam To do this either push the items into a narrow laundry bag to compress them or tie the items together with a washable strap Observe the instruction...

Page 43: ...re label 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 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 Di...

Page 44: ... wash 60 C 40 C Max load 5 0 kg Use for Normally soiled garments which are also suitable for washing in the Cottons programme Note A special saturation process and wash rhythm ensure that the laundry is cleaned particularly quickly and thoroughly Express 20 cold to 40 C Max load 3 5 kg Use for Cotton garments that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly soiled Note The Short option is activ...

Page 45: ...ate safety lock Back Confirm with the OK sensor To enter a name You can enter any name of up to 10 characters for the programme Enter name A Ä B C D Scroll through the list of characters with the and sensors until the first character you require is high lighted in white Confirm the charac ter with the OK sensor Tip Key to the symbols space numbers upper case lower case delete back To save a name S...

Page 46: ... will need to delete one of these before you can save a new one Turn the programme selector to Fa vourites Select the Delete option in the display Select the favourite programme you want to delete and confirm with the OK sensor Confirm Delete with the OK sensor The favourite programme will be de leted ...

Page 47: ...m selected will have a next to it and the following will appear in the display Mixed items Change add to selection Finish selection Display selection You can now select the following Add another item Change add to selection Wash the items selected Finish selection Display the items as a list Display selection Delete the entire list of selected items Clear selection completely Select the option you...

Page 48: ...st maintaining cleaning effi ciency This is achieved by increasing the wash duration and at the same time reducing the wash temperature selec ted Extra gentle This option decreases mechanical ac tion in order to reduce creasing Extra quiet This option reduces noise levels during the programme Use this if you want to wash during quiet periods for instance when children are sleeping The ma chine wil...

Page 49: ...lect a max imum of three stains per wash cycle Further options Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains A duration of between 30 minutes and 5 hours in 30 minute increments can be chosen for the soak process See Set tings for more information The factory default setting is 30 minutes Rinse hold The laundry is not spun after the final rinse and remains in the final rinse wa ter...

Page 50: ...iet Allergo Wash Cottons X X X X X Minimum iron X X X X X Delicates X X X X X Woollens X Denim X X X X X Shirts X X X X X Automatic plus X X X X X Dark garments X X X X X Down duvets X X X X Outerwear X X X X X Proofing X Separate rinse X Starch X Silks X Sportswear X X X X X Curtains X X X X X First wash X X Pillows X X X X X Express 20 X X Can be selected Cannot be selected ...

Page 51: ...ttons X X X Minimum iron X X X Delicates X X X Denim X X X Shirts X 1 X X Automatic plus X X Dark garments X X X Outerwear X X Separate rinse X Sportswear X X Down filled items X Curtains X X Pillows X Mixed items depending on the items selected QuickPower wash X Express 20 X X 1 X Can be selected 1 Can be deselected Cannot be selected 2 Cannot be deselected ...

Page 52: ...X Delicates X X X X X Woollens X Denim X X X X X Shirts X X X X X Automatic plus X X X Dark garments X X X X X Down duvets X X X X Outerwear X X X X X Proofing X Separate rinse X Starch X Silks X Sportswear X X X X X Down filled items X X X X Curtains X X 1 X X First wash X X X Pillows X X X X Mixed items depending on the items selected QuickPower wash X X Express 20 X X Can be selected 1 Can be d...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...llens 2 Denim 2 4 2 3 Shirts 3 4 3 Automatic plus 2 4 2 3 Dark garments 3 5 2 3 Down duvets 3 4 3 Outerwear 3 4 3 Proofing 1 Separate rinse 2 Starch Silks 2 Sportswear 2 3 3 Down filled items 4 3 4 3 Curtains 3 4 3 First wash 2 3 3 Pillows 4 3 4 3 Maintenance wash 3 Mixed items depending on the items selected QuickPower wash 2 Express 20 1 Drain Spin ...

Page 55: ... 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 or with and tem peratures 2 rinses are carried out If a temperature of less than 60 C is...

Page 56: ...re is a small to medium sized laundry load in the Cottons pro gramme and in the Minimum iron programme the temperature selected must not be more than 60 C the final spin speed selected must not be lower than 600 rpm CapDosing has not been se lected for the main wash With some options e g Pre wash Water plus PowerWash 2 0 is not ac tivated Special features Drenching phase The washing machine will s...

Page 57: ... the washing machine off with the button 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 t...

Page 58: ... or remove items Close the door Press the Start Stop button 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 ab...

Page 59: ...ith the or sensor to Selection Activate safety lock Back Cancel programme Touch the OK sensor The following will appear in the display Locked The safety lock is now activated To deactivate the safety lock Press the Start Stop button The following will appear in the display Selection Save as a Favourite programme Deactivate safety lock Back Use the sensor to scroll through the list to Deactivate sa...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...om or from Miele Miele UltraPhase 1 2 Miele Cap Miele Cap Miele Cap Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Woollens Denim Shirts Automatic plus Dark garments Down duvets Outerwear Proofing Separate rinse Silks Sportswear Down filled items Curtains First wash Pillows Mixed items QuickPower wash Express 20 Recommended Sport SilkCare Not recommended Down Fabric conditioner Outdoor Reproofing WoolCare Booster...

Page 62: ...llens Specialist detergent Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Woollens Denim 1 Shirts Automatic plus Dark garments 1 Down duvets Outerwear Silks Sportswear Down filled items 1 Curtains 2 First wash Pillows 1 Maintenance wash 2 Mixed items depending on the items selected observe the informa tion in the display QuickPower wash Express 20 1 Recommended 1 Liquid detergent Not recommended 2 Powder detergen...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...rer s instructions carefully When using the washing ma chine to dye fabric it is essential to select the Water plus option Adding fabric conditioner separately Add fabric conditioner to the com partment or insert the appropriate capsule Select the Separate rinse programme Change the spin speed if necessary Activate the Cap sensor if using a capsule Press the Start Stop button Adding starch separat...

Page 65: ... 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 drawer Washing at low temp...

Page 66: ...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 67: ... 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 Settings Language TwinDos Time of day The Settings menu is activated Touch the sensor to select the TwinDos option and activate this with th...

Page 68: ...tment The following will appear in the display Please 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 c...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...m 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 with the button The display prompts you to enter a code Access via ...

Page 71: ...t is blocked or restricted Check whether the stopcock is opened properly Check whether the inlet hose is kinked Check whether the water pressure is too low The filter in the water inlet is blocked Clean the filter Technical fault F If restart is unsuc cessful call Service There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault message appears again contact the Service Department Waterproof system ...

Page 72: ...gain after cleaning the jet If the fault message appears again contact the Ser vice 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 tio...

Page 73: ...building up in the machine run the Maintenance wash programme using Miele machine cleaner or powder detergent Very few wash cycles can now be run Please order a new cartridge for compartment 1 The detergent in the cartridges is running low There are between 4 and 8 wash cycles remaining Order new cartridges Insert a new cart ridge or fill container 1 or Insert a new cart ridge or fill container 2 ...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...rd This is not a fault These slurping noises occur at the end of 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...

Page 76: ...or 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 placed is blocked Clean the small pipe The display is in a dif ferent ...

Page 77: ...Insufficient amounts 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...

Page 78: ...lter 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 temper...

Page 79: ...e ma chine Procedure for draining 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 ...

Page 80: ...hey rotate freely Replace the drain filters correctly on the right and left and tighten them securely Water leaking from the washing machine can cause damage Replace and tighten the drain filters securely 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 o...

Page 81: ...olved as de scribed in these instructions Guarantee U K In the U K the washing machine is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase In the U K you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk Guarantee Other countries For information on the appliance guar antee specific to your country please contact Miele See end of this booklet for contact det...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 hoses and for storing transit bars when not in use ...

Page 84: ... 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 85: ...Installation and connection 85 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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ... be pushed under a worktop if there is space to do so Washer dryer stack The washing machine can be combined with a Miele tumble dryer in a washer dryer stack The appropriate WTV stacking kit to match your dryer is re quired All parts marked are available from your Dealer or Miele Please note a at least 2 cm b WTV without drawer 172 cm WTV with drawer 181 cm c 68 cm ...

Page 89: ...rovide 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 only under pressure whilst water is being taken into the machine For the re mainder of the time pressure on the inlet hose is negligible Protection against the solenoid valves bursting The solenoid valves are ...

Page 90: ...the suds 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...

Page 91: ...e German author ities do not require it to have a non re turn valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DIN reg ulations 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 reducing valve Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with a threaded union...

Page 92: ...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 flex ible extension to the water supply N B Using this hose will render the...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...d 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 consump...

Page 96: ...kg 1 20 61 2 h 39 min 50 40 C 4 5 kg 0 45 36 1 h 19 min 50 4 5 kg 0 35 42 2 h 59 min 44 20 C 9 0 kg 0 40 72 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 1 h 59 min QuickPower wash 40 C 5 0 kg 0 75 45 59 min Express 20 1 40 C 3 5 kg 0 30 25 20 min Shirts 2 60 C 2 0 kg 0 76...

Page 97: ...ns selected With the PowerWash 2 0 washing technique during the heating phase the tem perature 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 laun dry The consumption data shown in the EcoFeedback display can vary from the consumption data quoted here The variations arise from ...

Page 98: ...ing a setting Touch the or sensor until the setting you want is highlighted in the display The sensor scrolls down the list The sensor scrolls up the list Touch the OK sensor to select the setting which is highlighted in white Changing a setting The options available for the setting will appear in the display The sensor scrolls down the list The sensor scrolls up the list The option which is selec...

Page 99: ... and UltraPhase 2 for hardness range II The settings must be changed in the electronics for water hardness range I and water hardness range III 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 do...

Page 100: ...ired and confirm this value with the OK sensor The dosage amount has been adjusted Changing the detergent type Dosage amounts for Miele products e g UltraColor Miele fabric condi tioner are pre set for water hardness range II TwinDos Detergent amount Maintenance Back Touch the OK sensor Detergent type Comp 1 Comp 2 Back Miele UltraPhase 1 Miele UltraPhase 2 Touch the OK sensor Comp 1 Miele UltraCo...

Page 101: ...proceed as for compart ment 1 The electronics are set for the new de tergent Maintenance The washing machine has a cleaning programme for cleaning the TwinDos system containers and the hoses in side the washing machine The TwinDos system must be cleaned if the system has not been used for a long period of time or if you are chan ging brand of liquid detergent or fabric conditioner See Cleaning and...

Page 102: ...lect 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 is confirmed with an audible tone Factory default setting the keypad tone is switched on Total consumption In this setting you can check the saved energy and water consumption values Options D...

Page 103: ...f you forget the code 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 Display switch off setting To save energy the display wi...

Page 104: ...ay 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 Memory The washing machine will save the settings temperature spin speed and some of the options 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 d...

Page 105: ...gh altitudes In order to avoid water boiling Miele recommend activating the reduce temperature setting at alti tudes of more than 2000 m above sea level The maximum temperature is re duced to 80 C even when a higher temperature is selected Factory default setting the reduce tem perature setting is switched off Water plus level The water level can be increased in 4 stages by activating the Water pl...

Page 106: ... in take fault will appear If the on site water pressure cannot be increased activating this 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 t...

Page 107: ... 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 ...

Page 108: ...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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