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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the siphon tube and the
channel

Liquid starch can cause the siphon
to become clogged. Make sure that
you clean the siphon and siphon
tube particularly thoroughly after
using liquid starch a few times.

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Clean the siphon.

1. Remove the siphon from the

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compartment and rinse under hot
running water. Clean the siphon tube
at the same time.

2. Replace the siphon.

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Clean the fabric conditioner channel
with a brush and hot water.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing

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Use a bottle brush to remove
detergent residues and limescale
from the jets inside the detergent
dispenser drawer housing.

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Replace the detergent dispenser
drawer.

Tip:

Leave the detergent dispenser

drawer slightly open to allow it to dry.

Summary of Contents for WMR561WPS

Page 1: ...hine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time en GB M Nr 10 655 670 Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Miele WMR561WPS o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Lavatrici e Asciugatrici ...

Page 2: ...the time of day if 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...

Page 3: ...t Options 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 Detergent 60 The correct detergent 60 Water softeners 60 Dispensing aids 60 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch 60 Miel...

Page 4: ...with the washing machine 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 Warranty U K 81 Warranty 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 installat...

Page 5: ... 104 Display brightness 104 Display switch off setting 104 Machine switch off setting 105 Display maximum load 105 Memory 105 Longer pre wash Cottons 105 Soak duration 106 Gentle action 106 Reduce temp 106 Water plus level 106 Maximum rinse level 106 Suds cooling 107 Low water pressure 107 Anti crease 107 Delay start 107 Optional accessories 108 Detergent 108 Specialist detergents 108 Fabric care ...

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

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 connection data on the data plate f...

Page 9: ...fire hazard due to the risk of overheating Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guarantee 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 unfor...

Page 10: ...e subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the machine and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty The machine must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship Do not make any alterations to the machine unless authorised to do so b...

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: ...agent 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 mac...

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

Page 14: ...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 economically EcoFeedback Sensors to light up when the display 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 D...

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 activate 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 option you have reached in the list Scrolling through and selecting options from a multip...

Page 17: ...a gentle 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 detergent cartridges are available to order from Miele or via the internet at www miele shop com see end of this booklet fo...

Page 18: ...il they lock into position The TwinDos system is now ready for use Remove 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 factory and there will be some residual water in the drum fro...

Page 19: ... 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 necessary The display for setting the time will then appear Fir...

Page 20: ...ons 90 C must be started without laundry and without detergent No other programmes can be started until calibration has been carried out Open the stopcock Turn the programme selector to Cottons 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 following message will be displayed...

Page 21: ...tioner Refillable TwinDos containers are required 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 ...

Page 22: ... to wash at lower temperatures e g 20 C Washing using lower temperature settings will save energy To maintain the hygiene of the machine carry out a hot wash 60 C or above using powder detergent at regular intervals Hygiene info will appear 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 soi...

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 energy and water used by the programme which has just been run both during a...

Page 24: ...d with liquid detergent stain removers etc first following the manufacturer 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 buttons are protected from cleaning agent Chemical solvent based cleaning agents can cause severe damage to the washing...

Page 25: ...oad 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 Further 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 is ...

Page 26: ...es cleaning efficiency and causes creases Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the drum Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning Tip Please note the maximum load for the different wash programmes The relevant programme load is always shown in the display when you select a programme Close the door Make sure that no ite...

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 degree of soiling cannot be selected Express 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 se...

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 required The start of a programme can be delayed from 15 minutes up to 24 hours allowing you t...

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 accessories are required for this The washing machine s electronic settings need to be adjusted ac...

Page 30: ...a low level of agitation and poor wash rinse and spin results High water consumption an additional 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 inc...

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 confirm your selection with the OK sensor Inserting a capsule ...

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

Page 33: ... been selected then this will count down in the display At the end of the delay start time or immediately after the programme has started if no delay start time has been selected the programme duration will appear in the display The programme sequence is also shown in the display The washing machine lets you know which section of the programme has been reached The drum lighting switches off once t...

Page 34: ...pen the door Remove the laundry Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves Check that all items have been removed 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 allow the drum to dry Switch the washing machine off with the button If applicable...

Page 35: ...ear 1200 Final spin speed in the programme When a programme is selected the optimum spin speed for that programme will appear in the display For programmes marked with a in the chart the optimum spin speed is not the maximum 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 th...

Page 36: ...hine 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 Af...

Page 37: ...e 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 ...

Page 38: ...tart now Back Touch the sensor Start now will be highlighted in white Touch the OK sensor The wash programme 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: ... 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 Synth...

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: ...c in a laundry bag Outerwear cold to 40 C Max load 2 5 kg Use for Performance outerwear e g jackets and trousers made from membrane 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 Proofing programme Proofing should not be done every time the garment is washed Proofi...

Page 42: ...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 instructions on the wash care label Curtains cold to 40 C Max load 2 0 kg Use for Curtains including net curtains specified as...

Page 43: ...bserve the instructions on the wash care label Drain Spin Max load 8 0 kg Notes Drain only Select 0 rpm for the spin speed Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed 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 preven...

Page 44: ...ndry mix Please see Mixed items for more details QuickPower 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 ...

Page 45: ...vate 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 highlighted in white Confirm the character with the OK sensor Tip Key to the symbols space numbers upper case lower case delete back To save a name Sa...

Page 46: ...u will need to delete one of these before you can save a new one Turn the programme selector to Favourites 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 deleted ...

Page 47: ... 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: ...hilst maintaining cleaning efficiency This is achieved by increasing the wash duration and at the same time reducing the wash temperature selected Extra gentle This option decreases mechanical action 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 machine will...

Page 49: ...lect a maximum 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 Settings 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 water Th...

Page 50: ...sh 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 Silks X Outerwear X X X X X Proofing X Separate rinse X Starch X Down filled items X X X X X Curtains X X X X X First wash X X Pillows X X X X X Express 20 X Sportswear X X X X 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 Down filled items X Curtains X X Pillows X Mixed items depending on the items selected QuickPower wash X Express 20 X X 1 Sportswear X X X Can be selected 1 Can be deselected Cannot be selected 2 Cannot be deselected ...

Page 52: ... 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 Dark garments X X X X X Down duvets X X X X Silks X Outerwear X X X X X Proofing X Separate rinse X Starch X Down 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 Sportswear X X X X X X Can be selected 1 Can be deselec...

Page 53: ...licates Woollens Silks Express 20 Automatic plus Drying The number of dots indicates the drying temperature Normal temperature Low temperature Do not tumble dry Ironing The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature Hot iron max sole plate temp approx 200 C Medium hot iron max sole plate temp approx 150 C Cool iron max sole plate temp approx 110 C Do not steam iron garments carrying this sym...

Page 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 Silks 2 Outerwear 3 4 3 Proofing 1 Separate rinse 2 Starch Down filled items 4 3 4 3 Curtains 3 4 3 First wash 2 3 3 Pillows 4 3 4 3 Drain Spin Maintenance wash 3 Mixed items depending on the items selected QuickPower wash 2 Express 20 1 Sportswear 2 3 3 ...

Page 55: ...rease 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 temperatures 2 rinses are carried out If a temperature of less than 60 C is se...

Page 56: ...ere is a small to medium sized laundry load in the Cottons programme 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 selected for the main wash With some options e g Pre wash Water plus PowerWash 2 0 is not activated Special features Drenching phase The washing machine will spi...

Page 57: ...h 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 programme Temperature With the exception of the Cottons programme it is possible to select a different temperature up to 5 minutes after the programme has started Press the...

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

Page 61: ...m 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 Silks Outerwear Proofing Separate rinse Down filled items Curtains First wash Pillows Mixed items QuickPower wash Express 20 Sportswear 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 Silks Outerwear Down filled items 1 Curtains 2 First wash Pillows 1 Maintenance wash 2 Mixed items depending on the items selected observe the information in the display QuickPower wash Express 20 1 Sportswear Recommended 1 Liquid detergent Not recommended 2 Powder detergent...

Page 63: ... 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 insert the appropriate capsule Do not exceed the maximum level mark The agent will be automatically dispensed in the last rinse At the end of the programme a small amount of water will remain in the compartment...

Page 64: ...rer s instructions carefully When using the washing machine to dye fabric it is essential to select the Water plus option Adding fabric conditioner separately Add fabric conditioner to the compartment 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 separatel...

Page 65: ...p and water using a well wrung out cloth Wipe dry with a soft cloth The drum can be cleaned with a proprietary stainless steel cleaning agent following the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Do not use solvents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or multi purpose cleaning agents These could damage plastic surfaces and other parts Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Washing at low temper...

Page 66: ...on from the compartment 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 detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing Replace the detergent dispenser drawer Tip Leave...

Page 67: ... 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 the OK sensor Touch the sensor to select the TwinDos Maintenance option and activate this with the OK sensor TwinDos Maintenance Maintenance compartment Maintenance compartment Touch th...

Page 68: ...nterruptions to the water supply First turn off the stopcock Unscrew the inlet hose from the stopcock Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove it Clean the plastic filter Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight If water drips out tighten...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...ter in the water inlet is blocked Clean the filter Technical fault F If restart is unsuccessful call Service There is a fault Disconnect the washing machine from the mains electricity supply either by switching off at the wall socket and withdrawing the plug or by disconnecting the relevant fuse on the mains fuse board Wait at least 2 minutes before reconnecting the washing machine to the mains el...

Page 71: ...again after cleaning the jet If the fault message appears again contact the Service 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 connection...

Page 72: ...degree of soiling of the laundry If necessary reduce the dosage amount by increments of 10 Hygiene info Run a programme with a minimum temperature of 75 C A programme using a temperature above 60 C has not been run for a long time In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the machine run the Maintenance wash programme using Miele machine cleaner or powder detergent The mess...

Page 73: ...to the operating instructions TwinDos or automatic dispensing via compartment has not been used for a long time Use TwinDos for one of your next loads Carry out the TwinDos maintenance programme as described in Cleaning and care TwinDos maintenance TwinDos Maintenance for compartments and must be started in the Settings TwinDos Maintenance menu Refer to the operating instructions TwinDos or automa...

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: ...rgent 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 softener Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much wate...

Page 76: ...ashing machine smells Hygiene info was ignored A wash programme using a temperature above 60 C has not been run for a long time In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the washing machine run the Maintenance wash programme using Miele machine cleaner or a universal powder detergent The door and the detergent dispenser drawer were left open after washing Leave the door and...

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 detergent White residues which look like powder detergent are seen on dark textiles after washing The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not s...

Page 78: ...ilter and the drain pump as described 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: ...the machine Procedure for draining the washing machine When draining water from the machine do not unscrew the drain filters 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 filters 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 ca...

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 remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Use a screwdriver to unlock the door Pull ope...

Page 81: ...olved as described in these instructions Warranty U K In the U K the washing machine warranty is valid 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 Warranty Other countries For information on the appliance warranty specific to your country please contact Miele See end of this booklet for contact deta...

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

Page 84: ...r as this is usually the most stable part of the floor There is the danger of the washing machine moving about during spinning and falling off a plinth For this reason if the machine is installed 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 machine to its installation site Make sure t...

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 delivered 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 using the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four coun...

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 required 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 65 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 stopcock means that the inlet hose is only under pressure whilst water is being taken into the machine For the remainder of the time pressure on the inlet hose is negligible Protection against the solenoid valves bursting The solenoid valves are pr...

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 protecte...

Page 91: ...e German authorities 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 reducing valve Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with a threaded union Th...

Page 92: ...the water inlet valve the dirt filter in the water inlet valve connection must not be removed 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 extension to the water supply N B Using this hose will render the W...

Page 93: ...m The necessary parts can be ordered from Miele Drainage options 1 Directed into a sink or basin Please note Hook the hose over the edge and secure it If the water is pumped into a washbasin make sure that it can drain away freely Otherwise there is a risk of water overflowing or of some of the drained water being sucked back into the machine 2 Connected securely to a plastic drain pipe with a rub...

Page 94: ...y it is advisable to protect the machine with a suitable residual current device RCD Contact a qualified 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 used...

Page 95: ...dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data See Consumption data Minimum flow pressure 100 kPa Maximum flow pressure 1000 kPa Inlet hose length 1 60 m Drain hose length 1 50 m Mains connection cable length 2 00 m Delivery head max 1 00 m Maximum drainage length 5 00 m LEDs Class 1 Test certificates awarded See data plate ...

Page 96: ...ast efficient A Maximum spin speed 4 1 600 1 min Remaining moisture content 4 44 Standard programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates 5 Cottons 60 40 with arrow Programme time of the standard programme 60 C cotton programme full load 179 min 60 C cotton programme partial load 179 min 40 C cotton programme partial load 179 min Duration of the left on mode Tl 6 15 min Airbo...

Page 97: ...tial load whichever is the lower and remaining moisture content attained for the standard 60 C cotton programme at full load or the standard 40 C cotton programme at partial load whichever is the greater 5 These programmes are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption 6 If the household washing machine i...

Page 98: ...2 59 44 40 C 9 0 1 20 61 2 39 50 40 C 4 5 0 45 36 1 19 50 4 5 0 35 42 2 59 44 20 C 9 0 0 40 72 2 39 46 Minimum iron 30 C 4 0 0 50 52 1 59 30 Delicates 30 C 3 0 0 40 40 1 09 Woollens 30 C 2 0 0 23 35 0 38 Automatic plus 40 C 6 0 0 77 55 1 59 QuickPowerWash 40 C 5 0 0 75 45 0 59 Express 20 1 40 C 3 5 0 30 25 0 20 Shirts 2 60 C 2 0 0 76 40 1 31 1 Short option activated 2 Pre ironing option deactivate...

Page 99: ...ons selected With the PowerWash 2 0 washing technique during the heating phase the temperature measured by the sensor in the suds container is higher than the actual temperature of the laundry The temperature measured there does not reflect the temperature of the laundry The consumption data shown in the EcoFeedback display can vary from the consumption data quoted here The variations arise from c...

Page 100: ...ting 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 sele...

Page 101: ...conditioner The TwinDos containers optional accessories 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 Select the Detergent type amount option and confirm this with the OK sensor Select the compartment you want using the and sensors and confirm your selection with the OK sensor Compart...

Page 102: ... change this using the and sensors Settings for compartment were cancelled dual component detergent is only effective if both components have been set Confirm the message with the OK sensor Detergent type Comp Comp Back Miele UltraColor Not defined Compartment has been selected If you wish to change the setting for compartment proceed as for compartment The electronics are set for the new detergen...

Page 103: ...ch 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 is confirmed with an audible tone Factory default setting the keypad tone is switched on Total consu...

Page 104: ... you forget the code the washing machine will need to be unlocked 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 will...

Page 105: ... for a short time You can choose whether the maximum loading capacity is displayed or not Factory default setting Display maximum 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 disp...

Page 106: ...high altitudes In order to avoid water boiling Miele recommend activating the reduce temperature setting at altitudes of more than 2000 m above sea level The maximum temperature is reduced to 80 C even when a higher temperature is selected Factory default setting the reduce temperature setting is switched off Water plus level The water level can be increased in 4 stages by activating the Water plu...

Page 107: ...r intake fault will appear If the on site water pressure cannot be increased activating this function will prevent the programme from being cancelled Factory default setting Low water pressure 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 ...

Page 108: ...s heavily soiled cotton 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 109: ...la gentle on colours only available as capsules Fabric care Fabric care agents are available as capsules in convenient single dose amounts or in a handy bottle Proofing 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 and ...

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