Miele WS 5425 MC 7 Professional Operating Instructions Manual Download

Page: 1 / 48

Operating Instructions

for Washer-extractor
WS 5425

MC 7

It is

essential

to read these

operating instructions before

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

M.-Nr. 04 386 930

Summary of Contents for WS 5425 MC 7 Professional

Page 1: ...Instructions for Washer extractor WS 5425 MC 7 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 04 386 930 ...

Page 2: ...nvironmentally and economically 10 Preparing the wash load 12 Wash care symbols 13 Adding detergent 14 fabric conditioner starch 15 Selecting a programme 16 changing a programme sequence 19 programmes 21 programme end 24 Maintenance Cleaning and care 25 Problem solving guide 29 After sales service 34 Installation and connection Installation 35 Electrical connection 40 Plumbing 41 Technical data 44...

Page 3: ...nd filter emergency door opener 5 Height adjustable feet 6 Cable entry for extra equipment 7 Inlet hose cold water 8 Inlet hose hot water 9 Transit fitting remove before commissioning 10 Supply power cable Drain pump or drain valv as ordered 11 Drain hose for drain pump 12 Drain hose for drain valve 13 Height adjustable feet 3 ...

Page 4: ...C and E h Start Starts the programme Additional display and indica tor lights above the pushbutton switches C Temperature j min Time left Programme sequence indica tor lights I h On Start i Pre wash j Main wash n Rinse n Rinse n Rinse q Drain u Final spin r End pq Water inlet Drain Programmes A Cottons B Minimum iron C Delicates Synthetics D Woollens E Short F Separate spin 4 ...

Page 5: ...provided with the ma chine to explain the symbols on the control panel This is to be inserted into the front of the detergent dispenser drawer Set the small panel into the lower guide press downwards and at the same time slot it in at the top Use of the appliance This automatic washing machine is particularly suitable for use in commu nal laundry rooms laundrettes etc where considerable amounts of...

Page 6: ...xternally visible damage Do not install or use a damaged ma chine Before connecting the machine en sure that the connection data on the data plate fusing voltage and fre quency matches the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a quali fied electrician The electrical safety of this ma chine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing s...

Page 7: ...appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any dam age which may be caused by cock roaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Before using the machine for the first time check that the transit fit ting at the rear of the machine has been removed see Installation Dur ing spinning a transit fitting which is still in place may result in damage to both...

Page 8: ...movers may contain sulphur compounds which may damage washing machines Only use dyes or dye removers specified by the manu facturer as being suitable for use in a washing machine Always observe the manufacturer s instructions carefully 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 dru...

Page 9: ...ree Wood untreated Packaging straps Polypropylene PP Rather than just throwing these ma terials away please ensure they are offered for recycling Disposal of your old machine Old machines contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Ensure that the machine presents no danger to...

Page 10: ...ectricity as is required for an ef fective wash Spinning at the high speed of 1200 rpm reduces drying times and energy consumption if laundry is dried in a tumble dryer after washing 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 the best advantage Only use the correct amoun...

Page 11: ...m testing still in the machine should be flushed out as follows Do not load any laundry in the ma chine Add a little detergent to compart ment j Turn the programme selector switch to the A Cottons 60 C programme Press the Start h button Water hardness reminder The amount of detergent will depend on various factors including water hard ness Your local water authority can ad vise on water hardness i...

Page 12: ...fs and water soluble stains can be pre treated with bar soap liquid deter gent or detergent mixed into a solution or paste With particularly stubborn stains ask your Dry Cleaner for advice Do not use detergents containing sol vents in this machine Loading the drum Unfold laundry and load loosely in the drum To achieve best results it is advis able to make up mixed loads consist ing of both large a...

Page 13: ...he special Wool programme and only wash woollens bearing the label shown here This symbol is registered by the IWS International Wool Secretariat Hand wash h do not wash ABCdry clean D do not dry clean y suitable for chlorine bleaching z not suitable for chlorin 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 i...

Page 14: ... hard to the touch Greasy particles cling to the laundry Lime deposits on the heater ele ments too much detergent results in the following Excessive foam Low level of agitation Poor washing and rinsing results Water Softeners A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in water hardness ranges 2 4 Dispense ac cording to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergen...

Page 15: ...atically dis pensed in the last rinse At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment Texturiser and liquid starch for mulations These synthetic starch formulations give body to items e g shirts table cloths and bed linen Add starch formu lations to the fabric conditioner com partment following the same procedure as for fabric conditioner Liquid st...

Page 16: ...pin max 600 rpm D Woollens Mediium water level for washing high water level for rinsing 3 rinses final spin max 900 rpm Reduced drum agitation See p 23 for descriptions of settings E and F The following function can be chosen additionally i With pre wash for heavily soiled and stained laundry items Selecting a programme Open the stopcock Load the drum and close the door Add detergent and fabric co...

Page 17: ...bove procedure is not followed coins tokens might be swallowed This will happen if for example after in serting the coins tokens and before pressing the Start button the pro gramme selector switch is turned be yond the End position to a different pro gramme It will also happen on machines with a time counter if a pro gramme is interrupted for longer than 20 seconds Coins and tokens should be empti...

Page 18: ...e ac tual suds temperature is displayed in 5 C steps until the temperature set for the main wash is reached The C Temperature indicator light illuminates j min Time left display Once the temperature set for the main wash has been reached the time left for the programme to run shows in the dis play in hours and minutes The j min Time indicator lights up The time left counts down in one min ute inte...

Page 19: ...ts flash through the other programme stages until the r End position is reached To omit a programme stage A programme stage must first be reached before it can be omitted 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 switch to the appropriate programme with in 3 seconds ...

Page 20: ...ssible to have additional pro grammable functions and or pro gramme sequence changes carried out by a Service Dealer or Service En gineer Any changes to the standard machine version must be noted on a card left with the machine as a record for any subsequent servicing work 20 ...

Page 21: ...ed at 40 C maximum should be washed in programme C Max 5 kg B Minimum iron Minimum iron textiles in synthetic mixed fibres or minimum iron cottons Items to be washed at 40 C maximum should be washed in programme C Max 2 5 kg X additional option X additional options 21 ...

Page 22: ...For woollen or wool mix textiles which have the following woollens symbols stating that they are machine wash able Max 1 kg Machine washable curtains see wash ing instructions load loosely in the drum filling no more than 1 3 full Wash in programme C if at 40 C ac cording to the manufacturer s instruc tions or programme D if at 30 C X additional option 22 ...

Page 23: ...o be washed before wearing for the first time For freshening up clothes which have been in storage for a while Max 2 5 kg F Separate spin For spinning garments such as those previously hand washed These must be suitable for spinning in a machine 1200 rpm X additional option 23 ...

Page 24: ...rning otherwise you may seriously injure yourself Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles such as buttons or other foreign bodies which might be lodged there Make sure the drum is empty other wise when the machine is next used items may become damaged e g shrink or cause other laundry to discolour Turn off the stopcock s Switch the machine off 24 ...

Page 25: ...ts can be cleaned using a proprie tary stainless steel cleaner according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not use abrasive cleaners or sol vents Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the drawer until a resis tance is felt Press down the red release knob and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine Clean the dispenser compartments and the fabric conditioner duct Remove the si...

Page 26: ...in fixture Turn the fluff filter lid round 2 3 times Do not take it right out Ap prox 2 litres of water will drain out of the hose If the drain outlet is clogged more water will be retained in the machine max 25 l In this case screw the fluff filter back into position and empty the dish before repeating the procedure as often as necessary Caution if laundry has been washed at a high temperature wa...

Page 27: ...obstruction should be removed Clean inside the fluff filter housing Remove any deposits of lime scale and detergent or foreign bodies from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit Machines with Drain Valve Switch the machine off open the door or disconnect at the isolator and open the drain access panel see p 26 Remove the cover lid Remove any foreign bodies 27 ...

Page 28: ...ck the connection is watertight The filters in the inlet hose should be checked and cleaned approx every 6 months Inspect the inlet hose which is subjected to high pressure while the machine is in operation The hose should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been otherwise damaged If re placing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure up to 70 bar Mie...

Page 29: ...opcock s not fully opened Inlet hose s kinked or trapped The water pressure is too low The filters in the inlet hose s are clogged see Cleaning and Care on page 28 The indicator light goes out when the programme selector switch is turned to the r End position The check light p flashes the End indicator light is on but the laundry in the machine has not been washed The water inlet system is blocked...

Page 30: ... tem as described on page 28 Large amounts of unused detergent remain in the dispen ser drawer Water supply pressure is too low Clean the filters as described on page 28 Check if the water flow through the stopcock is 5 litres in 15 seconds Washing powder becomes viscous when used together with a water sof tener In future pour washing powder into the detergent dispenser before ad ding water soften...

Page 31: ...vel into ac count when dispensing detergent Brown stains appear on the laundry after washing An excessively high manganese or iron content in the water supply can cause stains of this nature to appear on the laundry in particular when low phos phate detergent is used Have the quality of the water supply checked and take remedial action if necessary Grey greasy particles cling to washed laundry The...

Page 32: ...ons into com partment j of the detergent dispen ser and dispense the liquid deter gent directly using a proprietary dispensing aid Never pour stain remover and liquid detergent into the same compartment Laundry is either not spun at all or not spun satisfactorily The machine was not able to distrib ute the laundry load evenly To pro tect the machine laundry was either only spun at a reduced speed ...

Page 33: ...o shaking dur ing the spin cycle see page 35 for ad vice Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure Turn the programme selector to r End Open the drain panel and drain off any water as described on page 26 if there is water still in the drum Pull the ring of the door mechanism downwards and the door will open Always make sure the drum is sta tionary before reaching in to remove washing ...

Page 34: ...please contact Your Miele Dealer or The nearest Miele Service Depart ment see back cover for the ad dress When contacting the Service Depart ment please quote the Model and Ser ial nos of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate visible when the door is opened above the porthole glass Example 34 ...

Page 35: ...span several joists and should be bolted to the joists and not just the floorboards Check for presence of pipes and cables first As a general rule we recommend the installation of the machine or washer dryer stack in the corner of a room where the stability of the floor is at its greatest If the machine is installed on a raised plinth it should be secured using the 2 butt straps supplied with the ...

Page 36: ...plate Plug the two holes with the plastic caps supplied The machine should 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 Re fitting is car ried out by reversing the procedure 36 ...

Page 37: ...pped with a coin token box Where the machine is installed in a washer dryer stack a wall bracket is re quired for the coin mechanism The coin mechanism is supplied with instal lation instructions and wiring diagram This 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 ma chine then required must only be car...

Page 38: ...Installation 38 ...

Page 39: ...anel with text see p 5 for insertion 6 Drain hose for drain pump LP version see Plumbing 7 Drain hose for drain valve AV version see Plumbing 8 Concrete plinth on site Steel plinth available on request Secure floor connection required 9 Hexagonal M10 nut 10 Butt strap 11 Screw and washer plug 8 x 40 When installing on a floating floor use the appropriate fixing kit plugs and screws 39 ...

Page 40: ...ion should be made via a suit able isolator which complies with na tional and local regulations and the on off switch should be easily ac cessible for servicing work For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device with a trip current of 30 mA Important For 415 V 2 phase connection the ma chine is supplied with a 4 core cable in the following colours Black live Brown live Blue...

Page 41: ...union This hose is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply Please make sure that the washer sits correctly 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 able to withstand pressure of up to 70 bar This also ap...

Page 42: ...nd more energy would be required to reheat the water The machine must not be con nected to hot water only for func tional reasons 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 hos...

Page 43: ... to avoid flooding and to prevent water from being sucked back into the ma chine 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 hose into pipe to avoid flooding in the case of the drainpipe being blocked Allowing the water to drain off into a floor drain If required the hose can be extended to a length of 5 m Drain val...

Page 44: ...se rating Water flow pressure min Static water pressure max Maximum delivery head Noise level on spin sound pressure acc to German 3 GSGV Test certificates awarded 85 cm 59 5 cm 71 5 cm 107 cm 112 5 kg 2130 Newton approx 213 kg 5 kg dry laundry see data plate 1 bar 10 bar 1 m 70 dB A Radio tv suppression TÜV GS 44 ...

Page 45: ...45 ...

Page 46: ...46 ...

Page 47: ...47 ...

Page 48: ...Alteration rights reserved 003 1297 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for WS 5425 MC 7 Professional

Reviews:

Related manuals for WS 5425 MC 7 Professional

Brands by name

Popular brands

Miele WS 5425 MC 7 Professional, Operating Instructions Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for WS 5425 MC 7 Professional

Reviews:

Related manuals for WS 5425 MC 7 Professional

Brands by name

Popular brands