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Operating and installation instructions
for Washer-extractor
WS 5426 MC 13

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to read these

operating instructions before

installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.

M.-Nr. 05 438 190

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Page 1: ...llation instructions for Washer extractor WS 5426 MC 13 It is essential to read these operating instructions before Q installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine M Nr 05 438 190 ...

Page 2: ... Front view 9 Use 9 Control panel 10 Multi function display 11 Before using for the first time 12 How to wash correctly Brief instructions 13 Before washing 13 To start the programme 14 Coin box time counter 15 After washing 16 To change a programme 17 To cancel a programme 17 To omit a programme stage 17 To repeat a programme stage 17 Textile care symbols 18 Contents 2 ...

Page 3: ...e 21 Programmes Programme chart 22 Additional options 22 Programme sequence 24 F Sluice depending on model 25 Additional programmable functions 25 Cleaning and care Cleaning the machine 26 Cleaning the drainage system 27 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 29 Cleaning the filters in the water inlet 30 To clean the filter in the inlet hose 30 To clean the filter in the water inlet valve 31 Problem sol...

Page 4: ...sm Time counter 45 Electrical connection U K 46 Connection of single and two phase machines 46 Electrical connection WSE 5426 47 Electrical connection Ireland 47 German standard version 47 Plumbing 48 Connection to cold water supply 48 Connection to hot water supply 49 Connection to drainage 50 Machines with a drain pump 50 Drain valve version 50 Technical data 51 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ...ction data on the data plate fusing voltage and fre quency match the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a quali fied electrician The electrical safety of this ap pliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations It is most import ant that this basic safety requirement is r...

Page 6: ...he first time check that the transit fit ting at the rear of the machine has been removed see section on Installa tion During spinning a transit fitting which is still in place may result in dam age to both the machine and adjacent furniture or appliances Avoid contact of stainless steel sur faces front lid casing with liquid cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hypo c...

Page 7: ...g suitable for use in a washing machine Always ob serve the manufacturer s instructions carefully Dye removers may contain sulphur compounds which cause damage such as corrosion Do not use dye removers in this machine If washing at very high tempera tures remember that the porthole glass will be hot Do not let children touch it during a hot wash programme Always make sure the drum is sta tionary b...

Page 8: ...te collection centre or scrap merchant about poten tial recycling schemes Ensure that the machine presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal See the appropriate ad vice in the Warning and safety instruc tions Economy tips To help you wash most economically remember the following tips Always wash with the maximum laundry load specified for each pro gramme This uses the energy to...

Page 9: ...Drum door 5 Access panel for fluff filter drain pump and emergency door release 6 Height adjustable feet Use This washer extractor is particularly suit able for use in communal laundry rooms laundrettes etc where consid erable amounts of soiled laundry are handled Guide to the machine 9 ...

Page 10: ...n be selected with programmes A B C D E F d Start button h Starts the programme e Multi function display and indicator lights f Programme sequence indicator lights g h On Start i Pre wash j Main wash n Rinse n Rinse n m Rinse Starch q Drain u Final spin r End pq Water inlet Drain g Programme selector A Cottons B Minimum iron C Delicates Synthetics D Woollens E Short F Sluice or separate rinse depe...

Page 11: ...il the temperature set for the main wash is reached The Temperature C indicator lights up Time left j min Once the temperature set for the main wash has been reached the time left for the programme to run shows in the display in hours and minutes The Time left j min indicator lights up The time left counts down in one minute intervals Guide to the machine 11 ...

Page 12: ...lectrical con nection and Plumbing at the end of this booklet Flushing out the machine Any residual lubricants and water from testing still in the machine should be flushed out as follows 1 Run the first wash programme without laundry 2 Add a little detergent to compartment j 3 Turn the programme selector to the A Cottons 60 C programme 4 Press the h Start button On completion of the programme tur...

Page 13: ...hed sep arately in a delicates programme use a washing bag where appropriate Only wash textiles made from wool or wool mixtures if they are declared as being suitable for machine washing on the textile care label Pre treating the washing Badly soiled areas e g collars and cuffs and water soluble stains can be pre treated with bar soap liquid deter gent or detergent mixed into a solution or paste W...

Page 14: ...inimum iron 3 0 kg Delicates Synthetics 1 5 kg Woollens 2 0 kg Short 3 0 kg 4 Close the drum door Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and the seal 5 Add detergent and fabric conditioner or liquid starch if required See Detergent for further information 6 Open the stopcock To start the programme 7 Turn the programme selector to the required programme See Programmes Overview ...

Page 15: ...inserting the coins tokens and before pressing the h Start button the door is opened the programme selector is turned be yond the r End position to another programme a programme is interrupted for more than 20 seconds in a machine opera ting with a coin time counter Coins and tokens should be emp tied on a regular basis to ensure the coin box does not get jammed full 0 Press the h Start button The...

Page 16: ...urning Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could result in injury Make sure the drum is empty other wise when the machine is next used these items may become damaged e g shrink or cause other laundry to discolour Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles such as buttons or other foreign objects which might be lodged there How to wash correctly 16 ...

Page 17: ... possible To cancel a programme Turn the programme selector to the r End position The programme sequence indicator lights flash through the other pro gramme stages until the r End position is reached To omit a programme stage Turn the programme selector to r End As soon as the programme sequence light for the stage at which the pro gramme should continue starts flashing Turn the programme selector...

Page 18: ... Use the woollens programme only for items bearing a machine washable woollens care label Handwash h Do not wash ABC Dry clean D Do not dry clean y Suitable for chlorine bleaching z Not suitable for chlorine bleaching Tumble dry q At normal temperature r At the lower temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing I Hot iron H Medium hot iron G Cool iron J Do not iron Textile care symbols 18 ...

Page 19: ...ust a few slight stains Heavily soiled Stains and soiling clearly visible The water hardness level in the area If you do not know the hardness level contact your local water auth ority who will be able to advise you See Problem solving guide for advice on how to deal with textiles heavily soiled with oil or grease Water hardness Hardness range Water mmol l German scale d I soft 0 1 3 0 7 II medium...

Page 20: ...ter softener Dispense the detergent as required for soft water Washing with several components If you wash using several components e g special application detergents dispense the agents into compartment j in the following order 1 Detergent 2 Water softener 3 Stain removers This way the agents are distributed more evenly Chlorine bleaching agents y Only use bleaching agents on textiles with the sy...

Page 21: ...arch is auto matically dispensed in the last rinse At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in compart ment p If starching frequently clean the dis penser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel on a regular basis See Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser Manually adding liquid or powder starch during a programme Prepare the starch solutio...

Page 22: ...ine washable curtains 30 C 600 D Woollens Woollens or wool blend fabrics which have a textile care label stating that they are machine washable 30 C 1200 E Short Very lightly soiled fabrics which can be washed in the Cottons programme 40 C 1200 F Sluice or separate rinse depending on model Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be rinsed in the machine 1200 G Separate spin For sp...

Page 23: ...ash No final spin Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with pre wash advisable 1 5 kg No final spin Use liquid detergent for machine washable woollens 3 kg With pre wash Starch No final spin Use less powder as for a half load 6 kg Also suitable in certain curcumstances where an extra rinse might be required turn the programme selector to Separate rinse after the last rinse has taken pl...

Page 24: ... B Minimum iron Main wash Water level low Rinses Water level medium No of rinses 3 Final spin max 900 rpm C Delicates Synthetics Main wash Water level high Rinses Water level high No of rinses 3 Final spin max 600 rpm D Woollens Main wash Water level low Rinses Water level low No of rinses 2 Final spin max 1200 rpm Reduced drum agitation E Short 40 C Main wash Water level low Rinses Water level me...

Page 25: ...ment p Select F The Sluice programme begins consist ing of Cold water sluice cycles high water levels then drained Pre wash up to 65ºC Main wash at above 71ºC held for 10 minutes Rinses Drain Spin Once the programme commences the door cannot be opened until comple tion of the whole programme in full compliance with DHSS requirements For the same reason options for chan ge available with other prog...

Page 26: ...roprietary stainless steel cleaning agent Follow the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Do not use abrasive cleaning agents disinfecting agents or sol vents These can cause considerable dam age to the machine because of the chemicals they contain Avoid contact of stainless steel sur faces front lid casing with liquid cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hy po...

Page 27: ...chine will still be hot Danger of scalding or burning Switch the machine off either open the door or switch off at the mains and withdraw the plug Open the drain access flap Place a suitable container 2 litres underneath the drain fixture Turn the fluff filter lid round 2 3 times Do not take it right out Approx 2 litres of water will drain out If there is a blockage more water than this will drain...

Page 28: ...ion must be removed Clean the inside of fluff filter housing Remove any deposits of limescale and detergent or foreign objects from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit Put the fluff filter back in place and secure Make sure the fluff filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a danger of water leakage during use Machines with a drain valve do not require this cleaning process to ...

Page 29: ...lid on the detergent dis penser Clean the detergent dispenser com partments with warm water Remove the siphons from the two front compartments and rinse under warm running water Then clean the tubes that they sit over using warm water Replace the siphons securely Cleaning and care 29 ...

Page 30: ... hold of the plastic filter bar remove the filter and clean Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight The filters in the inlet hose should be checked and cleaned approx every 6 months Inspect the inlet as it is subjected to high pressure while the machine is in operation The hose should be re placed if there...

Page 31: ...the inlet valve and unscrew Using pointed pliers withdraw the plastic filter by the bar see illustra tion Clean the plastic filter Put back in the reverse order Both filters one in the pressure hose union and one in the water inlet valve must always be replaced after being cleaned Cleaning and care 31 ...

Page 32: ...oes not light up The programme does not start There is no power supply to the machine Check that the door is properly closed the plug is correctly inserted in the socket and the mains electricity supply is switched on the fuse or circuit breaker has not tripped The p check light flashes although the programme has fin ished as usual The water inlet is restricted Open the stopcock fully Check the in...

Page 33: ...stem is blocked Check whether the drainage system is blocked See Cleaning the drainage system in Cleaning and Care The programme se quence indicator light i Pre Wash is flashing There is a fault Start the programme again If the indicator light flashes again call the Miele Service Dept The programme se quence indicator light j Main wash flashes during or at the end of a pro gramme There is a fault ...

Page 34: ...our washing powder into the detergent dispenser before adding water softener Fabric conditioner or bleaching agent is not completely dispensed or too much water re mains in the dis pensing compart ment The siphon is either incorrectly positioned or clogged Clean the siphon see Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser Laundry washed with liquid deter gent is not cleaned Liquid detergent d...

Page 35: ...in no zeolites Grey greasy par ticles cling to washed laundry Insufficient amounts of detergent were used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry Add more detergent Before washing the next load run a COTTONS 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load Textiles have par ticularly greasy soiling Select a programme with pre wash Use liquid detergent for the pre was...

Page 36: ...the spin cycle For safety reasons the machine does not spin if this is the case Attempts to build up spin speed are repeated however until the time allocated to spinning has expired Check whether the drainage system is clogged Clean as described in Cleaning and care Cleaning the drainage system The machine shakes during the spin cycle The most likely cause is that the four machine feet are not res...

Page 37: ... before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reach ing into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could cause injury Open the access panel to the drain age system and drain off any water see Cleaning and care Cleaning the drainage system Use a spoon handle to pull the emer gency release downwards The door will then open Problem solving guide 37 ...

Page 38: ...em Push the emergency drain lever downwards see illustration and hold until no more water runs out Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reach ing into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could cause injury Use a spoon handle to pull the emer gency release downwards The door will then open Problem solving guide 38 ...

Page 39: ...back cover for the ad dress When contacting the Service Depart ment please quote the model and ser ial number of your machine both of which are shown on the data plate visible at the top inside of the door above the porthole glass when the door is open Please note that telepone calls may be monitored and recorded to im prove our service After Sales Service 39 ...

Page 40: ...uipment 2 Inlet hose cold water 3 Inlet hose hot water 4 Transit fitting remove before commissioning 5 Supply power cable Drain pump or drain valve as ordered 6 Drain hose for drain pump 7 Drain hose for drain valve 8 Height adjustable feet Installation 40 ...

Page 41: ...ng on a wooden floor joist We recommend a plywoood base at least 70 x 60 x 3 cm The base should span several joists and be bolted to the joists and not only to the floorboards Check for the presence of pipes and cables first If possible install the machine in a cor ner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor If the machine is installed on a raised plinth it must be secured using the b...

Page 42: ...pport plate Plug the holes with the plastic caps supplied The machine must not be moved with out the transit fitting in place The transit fitting should be stored in a safe place for future use It must be re fitted if the machine is to be moved again e g when moving house Re fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure Installation 42 ...

Page 43: ...could cause injury Using a screwdriver loosen foot 1 together with counter nut 2 by turn ing it anti clockwise and unscrew to the required height Put the machine back on all four feet Use a spirit level to check the ma chine is standing level Holding foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench use a screwdriver to turn counternut 2 in a clockwise direction until it is held firmly up against the housing All...

Page 44: ...Installation on a raised plinth Installation 44 ...

Page 45: ...m Time counter This machine can be equipped with a coin token box The machine can also be connected to an already existing time counter A spe cial connection cable is required for this The re programming of the machine then required must only be carried out by an authorised Miele Service Dealer or the Miele Service Dept The machine must not be used in conjunction with equipment de signed to automa...

Page 46: ...The machine is not convertible Connection of single and two phase machines 230 240 V 1 N 50 Hz 30 A fuse rating U K 400 V 2 phase N 50 Hz 2 x 16 A fuse rating U K Connection should be made via a suit able isolator which complies with na tional and local safety regulations and the on off switch should be easily ac cessible for servicing work For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual cu...

Page 47: ...0 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Electrical connection Ireland All electrical work must be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with na tional and local safety regulations This washer extractor is supplied as standard for connection to 230 V 50 Hz single phase supply and is not convert ible Fuse rating 25A Connection should be made ...

Page 48: ...d union This hose is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply Make sure that the washer sits cor rectly in the union The connection points are subject to water pressure Turn on the stopcock slowly and check for leaks Correct the positioning of the washers and screw unions if appropriate If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose tested to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar This also a...

Page 49: ...rgy would be required to reheat the water For operational reasons the ma chine must not be connected to hot water only For hot water connection the same con ditions apply as for cold water connec tion If the machine is not installed for hot water connection Both inlet hoses can be connected to cold water using an adapter piece without the machine being re programmed or unscrew inlet hose red strip...

Page 50: ...ine Connected to a plastic drain pipe with a rubber seal There is no need to use a non return valve Directed into a standpipe seal the hose into the pipe to avoid flooding in case of the drainpipe being blocked Directly into a floor drain gully The drain hose can be extended to 5 metres The accessories required can be pur chased from the Miele Spare Parts Dept For draining the water away with a de...

Page 51: ...dry laundry Connected load see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Water flow pressure min 1 bar Static water pressure max 10 bar Max delivery head drain pump version LP max 1 m Noise level on spinning sound pressure according to German 3 GSGV 70 dB A Test certificates awarded Radio tv suppression VDE Technical data 51 ...

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