Operating Instructions For Washing Machine W 435-E

Operating instructions
for Washing machine

W 435-E WPS
To avoid the risk of accidents or

damage to the machine it is G
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 05 777 661
Caring for our environment
Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance

material Old appliances contain materials which
The transport and protective packing can be recycled. Please contact your
has been selected from materials which dealer, your local waste collection
are environmentally friendly for disposal centre or scrap merchant about
and can normally be recycled. potential recycling schemes.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, Ensure that the appliance presents no
bags etc. are disposed of safely and danger to children while being stored
kept out of the reach of babies and for disposal. See the appropriate
young children. Danger of suffocation! advice in the "Warning and safety
instructions".
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
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Contents
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delicates and Silks / programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Time left display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locking functions (programme locking, system lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
"Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Care symbols - washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adding fabric conditioner separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adding starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Locking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 40
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Screwing out and adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connection to the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Top-up rinse for COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Warning and safety instructions
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
Read the operating instructions be- qualified electrician.
fore using this machine for the first
The electrical safety of this
time. They contain important infor-
appliance can only be guaranteed
mation about the safety, use and
when continuity is complete between
maintenance of the machine. This
the machine and an effective earthing
way you will avoid the risk of acci-
system which complies with local and
dents and damage to the machine.
national regulations. It is most important
Keep these operating instructions in
that this basic safety requirement is
a safe place and ensure that new
present and regularly tested and where
users are familiar with the content.
there is any doubt the household wiring
Pass them on to any future owner of
system should be inspected by a
the machine.
qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
Correct usage for the consequences of an inadequate
Only use the washing machine to earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
wash items which are specified by Do not connect the appliance to
the manufacturer to be machine-wash- the mains electricity supply by an
able on the wash-care label, and extension lead. Extension leads do not
textiles composed of hand-washable guarantee the required safety of the
wool or wool blend fabrics as well as appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
satin, lace, silk and other
hand-washable garments. The machine is built in accordance
Any other applications may be with current safety requirements.
dangerous. The manufacturer is not Unauthorised repairs could result in
liable for damage resulting from unforeseen dangers for the user, for
improper use or operation. which the manufacturer cannot accept
liability. Repairs should only be
This appliance should not be undertaken by a Miele approved
operated by children. Supervise its engineer.
use by the elderly or infirm. Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance while maintenance or repair
Technical safety work is being carried out.
Before setting up the machine, The machine is only completely
check it for any externally visible isolated from the electricity supply
damage. Do not install and use a when:
damaged machine.
– it is switched off at the wall socket
Before connecting the machine, and the plug is withdrawn, or
ensure that the connection data on
– it is switched off at the mains, or
the data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the mains electricity – the mains fuse is withdrawn.
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The Miele "Waterproof system" Do not install your washing
protects from water damage machine in rooms where
provided the following conditions have temperatures below freezing may
been met: occur. Frozen hoses may burst under
pressure. The reliability of the electronic
– the machine is correctly plumbed in
control unit may be impaired at
and connected to the electricity
temperatures below freezing point.
supply.
Before using the machine for the
– if a fault has been identified, the
first time, check that the transit
machine must be examined by a
fitting at the rear of the machine has
competent person before further use,
been removed (see section on
and repaired if necessary.
"Installation"). During spinning, a transit
Faulty components must only be fitting which is still in place may result in
replaced by genuine Miele original damage to both the machine and
spare parts. Only when these parts are adjacent furniture or appliances.
fitted can the safety standards of the
Turn off the stopcock if the
machine be guaranteed.
machine is to be left for any length
If the connection cable is faulty it of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there
must only be replaced by a Miele is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate
approved service technician to protect vicinity.
the user from danger.
Flooding danger
In countries where there are areas If hooking the drain hose into a
which may be subject to infestation wash basin, check that the water can
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay drain off quickly enough to prevent the
particular attention to keeping the sink from overflowing.
appliance and its surroundings in a Make sure the drain hose is secure, so
clean condition at all times. Any that the force of the water flowing out of
damage which may be caused by the hose does not dislodge it.
cockroaches or other vermin will not be Otherwise this will result in flooding.
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Take care to ensure that foreign
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
Use paper clips) do not find their way into
This equipment is not designed for the machine with the washing. These
maritime use or for use in mobile may damage components of the
installations such as caravans, aircraft machine (e.g. suds container, drum),
etc. However it may be suitable for which in turn can result in damage to
such usage subject to a risk the washing.
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
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If the correct amount of detergent For machines with a ‘porthole’
is dispensed, the machine should door, remember that the porthole
not need to be descaled. If, however, glass will be hot when washing at very
you do wish to descale the machine high temperatures. Do not let children
only use proprietary non-corrosive touch it.
descaling agents and strictly observe
Always make sure the drum is
the instructions on the packaging. If in
stationary before reaching in to
doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser-
remove washing. Reaching into a
vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.
moving drum is extremely dangerous.
Textiles which have been
pre-treated in solvent based Accessories
cleaning agents must be thoroughly
rinsed in clean water before being Accessory parts may only be fitted
washed in the machine. when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee,
Never use solvent based cleaning performance and product liability
agents in this machine, as this may claims will be invalidated.
result in damage to component parts
and create toxic fumes. Such Disposal of your old machine
detergents also pose a fire and
explosion hazard. Before discarding an old machine,
unplug it. Render the plug useless.
Only use dyes specified by the Cut off the cable directly behind the
manufacturer as being suitable for appliance to prevent misuse. This
use in a domestic washing machine. should be done by a competent
Always observe the manufacturer's person.
instructions carefully.
The manufacturer cannot be held
Colour run and dye removers liable for damage caused by
contain sulphur compounds which non-compliance with these Warning
can cause damage such as corrosion. and Safety instructions.
Do not use these products in this
machine.
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Description of the appliance
Special programmes Delicates and Silks / programmes

– Programme for hand-washable In these programmes, the laundry is
fabrics (Silks /) washed and spun very gently to reduce
creasing and the amount of ironing
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
required, thus providing "Easy care" for
easily and do not contain wool can
your laundry.
be washed in the Silks /
programme (30°C temperature only).
Water plus system
– Programme for hand-washable
The water level for washing and/or
fabrics (WOOLLENS /)
rinsing is increased. For COTTONS and
Hand-washable or MINIMUM IRON programmes an
machine-washable wool or wool additional rinse can also be selected.
blend fabrics can be washed in the
WOOLLENS / programme. If the
garment care label does not specify
a temperature, wash using the cold
setting.
– Programme for small loads
(Quick wash)
This is a Cottons programme for very
lightly soiled fabrics.
– Programme for mixed fabrics
(Mixed wash)
Suitable for small loads of garments
made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be
washed together. Sort according to
colour.
– Rinse programme (Separate rinse)
Articles are only rinsed and spun in
the machine.
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Time left display Future updates (PC)
After the start of a programme, the The indicator or check light marked PC
duration of the programme selected will allows a service engineer to update
be shown in the display counting down your machine in future years.
in hours and minutes and finally in
When, for example, new programmes
minutes. At some points during the
are developed or new fabrics are
wash, the time shown can change. This
introduced, a service engineer will be
is normal.
able to modify existing programme
cycles accordingly.
Locking functions (programme lock-
ing, system lock) Miele will provide information when
such developments become available.
Electronic programme locking
Electronic programme locking prevents
the door from being opened or the
programme cancelled during a wash
programme. The electronic programme
locking is automatically cancelled at the
end of the programme.
Electronic system lock
The system lock prevents anyone from
using the washing machine without
your knowledge. When the system lock
is activated :
– the drum door cannot be opened
with the Door button and
– a programme cannot be started.
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Control panel
a Display f Programme selector

see the following page for more for selecting the wash programme
information. and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
b START button
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise
starts the wash programme
g Programme sequence indicator
c Additional option buttons
lights
Additional options can be added to
show which section of the wash
the basic programme.
programme has been reached
Use the top button to select either
the Intensive, Pre-wash, or Soak h Fault / check / service indicator
option or a combination of these lights
options.
i I-On/0-Off button
Use the lower button to select the
for switching the machine on or off
Water plus option.
or interrupting a programme
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off = option not j Door button
selected opens the machine door
d Indicator lights for spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
e Spin button
for selecting the final spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
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Programme duration
After the start of the programme, the
maximum duration (wash time) for that
programme will appear in the display in
hours and minutes.
In the:
– COTTONS
– MINIMUM IRON
– Mixed wash
programmes, the washing machine
measures the amount of water being
taken up by the laundry and uses this
to calculate the load during the first 10
minutes. If the machine recognises a
smaller load it will shorten the
programme time.
Programme Max. time reduction

Normal Intensive
COTTONS 37 min 52 min
MINIMUM IRON 12 min 13 min
Mixed wash 13 min 18 min
Soak
If a soak period has been selected, this
is added to the programme duration in
the display to give a a total running
time.
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Important control panel Select the spin speed.

features Press the "Spin" button to select a
different spin speed. However, you
Programme selector cannot select a spin speed higher than
The programme selector is used to set the maximum allowed for the basic
the basic wash programme and the wash programme chosen.
temperature for that programme. The indicator lights show the speed
The light ring will go out a few minutes selected.
after the end of the programme to save
You can also omit the final spin
energy.
^ Press the "Spin" button to reach:
Additional option buttons
– Rinse hold
Additional options can be added to the
The laundry is not spun and remains
basic programme.
suspended in the final rinse water.
Use the top button to select either the This reduces creasing if the laundry
Intensive, the Pre-wash or the Soak is not going to be removed from the
option or a combination of these drum immediately after the end of
options. the programme.
Use the lower button to select the Water To continue the programme select a
plus option. spin speed. When the programme is
The indicator light will come on to show finished the Anti-crease/Finish light
that the additional option has been will come on. Turn the programme
selected. If an additional option is selector to the Finish position and
chosen, which is incompatible with the press the door button to open the
basic programme, it cannot be door and remove the laundry.
selected.
– Without spin
"Spin" button with indicator lights The laundry is not spun. After the wa-
ter has been drained away the
The maximum spin speed which can be
machine goes straight into the
selected depends on the basic
anti-crease stage. Spinning between
programme chosen.
the rinses is also omitted in this
Maximum Basic programme setting.
spin
speed
1400 COTTONS, Quick wash, Starch,
Drain/spin
1200 WOOLLENS, Separate rinse
900 MINIMUM IRON, Mixed wash
600 DELICATES
400 Silks
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Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first

time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See the
relevant section under "Installation".
Also check that the fluff filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not

possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
^ Turn on the stopcock.
^ Press the I-ON/0-OFF button in.
^ Turn the programme selector to
COTTONS 40°C.
^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly to
select Without spin.
^ Press START.
When this programme has finished turn
the programme selector to Finish. Your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
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Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption Detergent
– Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of
usage are determined by the size of detergent which may be
the load. recommended by the manufacturer
on the packaging.
– Use the Mixed wash or the Quick
wash programme for smaller – Reduce the amount of detergent with
amounts of laundry. smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than
the amount recommended can be
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
used when washing a half load).
washed in the COTTONS
programmes, the automatic load Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash,
recognition system will reduce the Intensive)
amount of water, time and energy
Select:
used. This may mean that the
programme duration alters during the a wash programme without any
course of the wash programme. additional options for light to normal
soiling where there are no obvious
– Instead of the COTTONS 95°C
marks.
programme, use the COTTONS 60°C
programme together with the a wash programme together with the
Intensive additional option. This will Intensive option for normal to heavily
give an energy saving of between soiled laundry with visible staining.
35% and 45%. The programme
– Use the additional option Soak
duration will be longer. This
instead of Pre-wash. If Soak is
combination is sufficient for most
followed immediately by a main wash
levels of soiling. For stubborn or old
the same suds are used.
stains, use the Soak option.
When drying with a tumble dryer
– Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
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How to wash correctly
Brief instructions See the "Programme chart" in the next

section for information on which
Please note:
programmes to use for different fabric
To help familiarise yourself with how to types.
use your washing machine please read
the sections "Before washing",
"Selecting a programme" and "At the
end of a programme" in detail.
A Sort the laundry into colours and
fabric types
Selecting a programme:
B Switch on the washing machine
C Open the drum door
D Load the drum
E Close the drum door
F Select a programme
G Select a spin speed
H Select any additional option required
I Add detergent
J Press the START button
At the end of a programme:
K Open the drum door
L Remove the laundry
M Switch off the washing machine
N Turn the programme selector to the
Finish position
O Close the drum door
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Programme chart
COTTONS 9ö876
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes – Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily
soiled and incontinent laundry.
– For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
– For laundry with stubborn soiling or soiling which has
been left untreated for a while, select both the Intensive
and Soak options.
– For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)
use the Pre-wash additional option.
– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See
also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 5 kg
Note for test institutes:
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.
MINIMUM IRON 4321876
Fabric White nylon (60°C), white polyester fabrics (50°C), coloured
nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabrics with special
finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics coloured polyester/cotton
fabrics, (40°/30°C) minimum iron fabrics not washable at
higher temperatures.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes – For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the
detergent, detergent for delicates. See also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 2.5 kg
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DELICATES 21 + COLD
Fabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care
shirts and blouses.
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive
– Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
– Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
Pre-wash advisable.
– For curtains made from delicate fabrics, reduce the spin
speed or select Without spin.
Detergent Detergent for delicates (mainly liquids). See also "Detergent"
section.
Max. load 1 kg
Silks /c
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace
and silk.
Additional options Water plus
Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
– Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Detergent Detergent for delicates (mainly liquids). See also "Detergent"
section.
Max. load 1 kg
WOOLLENS /ac + COLD
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature
wash using the cold setting. Please note that hand
washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt
beyond the accepted tolerance of that item.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens. See also
"Detergent" section.
Max. load 2 kg
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Quick wash 7
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Additional option Water plus
Notes – Use less detergent (as for a half load).
– If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".
See "Programmable functions". Note that this programme
is not suitable for delicate items.
detergent.
Max. load 2.5 kg
Mixed wash 72
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort
according to colour.
Additional option Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
– If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action".
See "Programmable functions".
detergent.
Max. load 3 kg
Starch
Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes – The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric
conditioner.
Max. load 5 kg
Separate rinse
Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to
be rinsed and spun in the machine.
Max. load 5 kg
Drain / Spin
Notes – Drain only: Select Without spin. Do not use for Woollens.
Max. load 5 kg
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Care symbols - washing
Care Fabric Description of Programme:

symbols types process (select the appropriate temperature
according to the temperature on the
care label symbol)
e Cottons Normal Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash
no bar (maximum)
machine action
and normal
spinning
f* Synthetics Reduced Delicates
single bar (medium)
machine action *If the gentle action option has been
and reduced programmed into your machine via the
spinning programmable functions, garments
with a single bar under the care label
f can also be processed using a
Cottons, Minimum Iron, Quick wash,
Mixed Wash or Starch programme.
g Woollens Much reduced Hand Wash Woollens programmes.
broken (minimum)
bar machine action
but with normal
spinning
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Important - other care symbols
/ Hand wash (If no temperature

is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
h Do not wash
apf Dry clean
D Do not dry clean
y Suitable for chlorine
bleaching
z Do not use chlorine bleach
Tumble dry
q At normal temperature
r At low temperature
s Do not tumble dry
Ironing
I Hot iron
H Medium hot iron
G Cool iron
J Do not iron
N.B. If you have any textiles with the

older wash care labels, select a
programme according to the label
below:
[:\] Cottons
?;\ Minimum iron
={ Delicates
# Woollens
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Before washing
A Sort the laundry
,Do not use solvent-based
cleaning agents in this machine.
^ Sort the laundry by colour and by

care label symbol. Most garments
have a textile care label in the collar
or side seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times before being washed
together with other garments. Always
wash whites and coloureds separately.
Delicate textiles should be washed
separately in a delicates programme
(use a washing bag where
^ Empty all pockets. appropriate).
– Curtains:
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails, Remove lead weights and strips or
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause place in a laundry bag.
damage to garments and
components in the machine. – Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
^ Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
cuffs, and water soluble stains can sewn in.
be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid – Knitted garments, trousers and
detergent or detergent mixed into a jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
solution or paste. Turn inside out, if recommended by
With particularly stubborn stains ask the manufacturer.
your dry cleaner for advice. – Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc before washing.
– Fasten duvet covers to prevent
smaller items rolling up inside them.
,Do not wash any items in this

machine which are specified by the
manufacturer as non-machine
washable on the care label. (h
symbol)
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Selecting a programme F Select a programme

B Switch on the washing machine
^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button.
C Open the drum door
^ Press the Door button and open the
drum door.
D Load the drum
^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely
in the drum. To achieve best results it
is advisable to make up mixed loads
consisting of both large and small
items. This improves the washing ^ Turn the programme selector to the
effect and helps distribute the load required programme.
evenly to keep the machine stable
The maximum duration for the
and reduce the noise level during
programme will appear in the display.
spinning.
G Select a spin speed
To save energy and water try to load
the maximum amount for the
programme selected.
However, be careful not to overload the
machine. Overloading reduces the
wash result and causes more creasing.
E Close the drum door with a gentle
swing
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.
^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly

until the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on.
In some programmes the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be
selected.
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Additional options Pre-wash
H Select additional option(s) For heavily soiled laundry and items
Additional options can be selected as with dried on stains.
long as they are compatible with the
basic programme being used. Soak
Each press of the top button selects the For heavily soiled and stained items
additional option in the following order: with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats
Intensive or Intensive and Pre-wash or and oils, cocoa).
Intensive and Soak or Pre-wash or Soak
or no option selected. – A length of time of between 30
Use the lower button to select or minutes and 2 hours can be
deselect the Water plus option. programmed in 30 minute
increments for the soak process.
– The machine is set ex-works with a
soak period of 2 hours.
To programme in a different soak period
see "Programmable functions - Soak
period".
Water plus
If you want to increase the water level
for a wash process you can choose one
of the four options for the Water plus
button. The options are explained in the
^ Press the appropriate additional section on "Programmable functions -
option button. Press the top button Water plus system".
repeatedly until the indicator light for The machine is set at the factory so that
the additional option you want comes the water level in the main wash and
on. rinses will be increased if the Water
plus button is pressed.
Intensive
For normal to heavy soiling with

visible staining.
The duration of the main wash is

increased.
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I Adding detergent
It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because. . .
. . . too little detergent results in:
– Laundry not getting properly clean
and with time it may become grey
and hard to the touch.
– Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
– Limescale deposits on the heater
elements.
. . . too much detergent results in:
^ Pull out the detergent drawer and
– Excessive foam, which causes a low
place detergent in the compartments
level of agitation and poor wash,
as follows:
rinse and spin results.
i = Pre-wash
– higher water consumption because
(if selected, add 1/4 of the
an extra rinse is automatically
total amount recommended for
activated
the programme). This compart-
– A burden to the environment. ment is also used for starch
formulations when starching
Liquid detergent separately.
Liquid detergent should be dispensed j = Main wash
using a ball provided by the including the Soak period if
manufacturer for programmes without a selected
pre-wash.
§ = Fabric conditioner or
For programmes with a pre-wash you liquid starch.
will need to purchase a special
^ Close the detergent drawer.
container from the Miele Spare Parts
department which sits in the main wash See section on "Detergent" for further
compartment j of the detergent information on detergent and the
dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent amount to dispense.
to this container for the main wash and
J Press the START button
to compartment i for the pre-wash.
This starts the programme. The
maximum programme duration will then
show in the display.
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At the end of a programme

Check that all items have been
When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator
removed from the drum. Items left in
light comes on the laundry can be
the drum could discolour other items
removed from the drum. (This light
in the next wash or become
stays on at the end of the programme
discoloured themselves.
and remains on until the selector is
turned back to the Finish position).
M Switch off the washing machine.
K Open the drum door
^ Press and release the I-ON/0-OFF
^ Press the Door button. button and turn the programme
selector to Finish. The
L Remove the laundry.
Anti-crease/Finish light will then go
,Only remove laundry from the out.
machine once the drum has N Close the drum door
stopped turning. Reaching into a
Otherwise there is the danger of
moving drum is extremely
objects being placed inadvertently in
dangerous and could result in injury.
the drum. If these remained unnoticed
and were washed in the next load, they
could damage the laundry.
^ Check the folds in the door seal for

any small articles, e.g. buttons which
may be lodged there.
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Adding or removing laundry The door cannot be opened, when:

after a programme has started – the suds temperature is above 55°C.
Laundry can be added or removed – the water is above a certain level.
after the programme has started when
using the following programmes: – programme locking is switched on.
– COTTONS – the programme has reached the

Final spin stage.
– MINIMUM IRON
The locked indicator light will come on
– Quick wash if the Door button is pressed when the
– Mixed wash above conditions are present.
– Starch
^ Press the Door button in and hold it
until the door springs open.
^ Add or remove items.
^ Close the door.
The programme will continue
automatically.
Please note:
Once a programme has started the
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
for a full load which can lead to an
increase in the time remaining for the
programme shown in the display.
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Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage

^ Switch the machine off with the ^ Turn the programme selector to
I-ON/0-OFF button. Finish.
To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence
indicator light for the programme stage
^ Switch the machine on with the
you want the programme to continue at
I-ON/0-OFF button.
starts flashing:
Altering a programme once ^ Turn the programme selector back

selected again to the appropriate programme
within 4 seconds.
The machine will accept the following
changes after a programme has Programmes cannot be altered and
started: programme stages cannot be
– at any time after the start, the spin skipped if programme locking has
speed can be changed within the been activated.
limits for the programme.
To cancel or select a different
– up to 6 minutes after the start, the
Water plus additional option can be
programme
selected or de-selected and a ^ Switch the machine off with the
different temperature can be I-ON/0-OFF button.
selected for the programme in use.
^ Turn the programme selector to
After the start of a programme it is no Finish.
longer possible to select a different
The programme has now been
programme.
cancelled.
If the programme selector is moved, the
^ Switch the machine on with the
indicator light Anti-crease/Finish will
I-ON/0-OFF button.
start flashing. However, the programme
sequence remains unaffected. The ^ Select a different programme.
indicator light will go out again when
^ Press the START button.
the programme selector is moved back
to the programme previously chosen.
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Programme sequence
MINIMUM IRON
This washing machine has fully
electronic controls with automatic load Main wash
recognition. This machine takes in the Water level: low
right amount of water required for the Wash rhythm: normal
programme depending on the amount Rinses
of laundry and its absorbency rate. This
Water level: high
means that programme cycles and
durations shown in the display can No of rinses: 2 or 31)
vary. Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes
The programme sequences outlined
below are based on the basic Final spin: yes
programme with a full load. Additional
options which can be selected have not DELICATES
been taken into account. Main wash
The programme sequence indicator Water level: high
lights show the stage the programme Wash rhythm: Gentle action
has reached. Rinses
COTTONS Water level: high
Main wash No of rinses: 3
Water level: low Spinning
Wash rhythm: normal Rinse and interim spin: no
Rinses Final spin: yes
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 2 or 31) Silks /
Spinning Main wash
Rinse and interim spin2): yes Water level: medium
Final spin: yes Wash rhythm: Silks
Rinses
Water level: medium
No of rinses: 2
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin: no
Final spin: yes
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WOOLLENS / Starch
Main wash Water level: low
Water level: medium Wash rhythm: normal
Wash rhythm: Woollens Final spin: yes
Rinses
Water level: medium Separate rinse
No of rinses: 2 Water level: high
Spinning No of rinses: 2
Rinse and interim spin2): yes Final spin: yes
Final spin: yes
Quick wash Special features in the programme

sequences:
Main wash
Water level: low Anti-crease:
Wash rhythm: normal At the end of every programme, with
Rinses the exception of the WOOLLENS
Water level: medium programme, the anti-crease action
No of rinses: 2 switches on for a maximum of 30
minutes. The door can be opened and
Spinning
laundry removed at any time during the
Rinse and interim spin2): yes anti-crease phase.
Final spin: yes 1)
A third rinse takes place
automatically if:
Mixed wash
– there is too much foam in the drum
Main wash
Water level: low – a spin speed of lower than 700 rpm
Wash rhythm: normal has been selected.
Rinses – Without spin has been selected
Water level: high 2)
Rinse and interim spin:
No of rinses: 2
There is a spin between the rinses.
Spinning
Rinse and interim spin2): yes Omitting rinse and interim spin:
Final spin: yes Select Without spin on the spin speed
display.
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Detergent
All modern detergents produced for – The soiling level of the laundry.
automatic washing machines are
Lightly soiled
suitable, including liquid, compact
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
(concentrated), tablets, liquid tablets
slight body odour.
and special application detergents.
Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these Normally soiled
are supplied with the detergent. Tablets Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
are suitable for full loads but note that it stains.
may be impractical to reduce tablets by Heavily soiled
proportion to suit smaller loads! Stains and soiling clearly visible.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
– The water hardness level.
mixtures and hand-washable garments
should be washed using a detergent Check with your local water supplier
specifically designed for washing if you do not know the water
woollens. hardness level in your area.
Silk should be washed using a liquid
detergent specifically designed for Water softeners
washing woollens. Do not use A water softener can be used to cut
biological detergents on silk as the down on the use of detergents in
enzymes may damage the silk! extremely hard water areas. Dispense
Instructions for use and recommended according to the amount specified on
amounts for a full load are given on the the packaging. First add detergent and
detergent packaging. then the water softener.
^ Add detergent to the compartments Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
as follows: water.
Miele do not recommend connecting
i = Detergent for pre-wash the machine to a household water
(if selecting a pre-wash add 1/4 softener.
of the total amount recom-
mended). This compartment is Washing with several
also used for starch formula- components
tions when starching separately.
If you wash using several components
j = Detergent for the main wash (e.g. special application detergents),
including Soak. we recommend always dispensing the
agents into compartment j in the
§ = Fabric conditioner or liquid
following order:
starch.
1. Detergent
The right amount to dispense will
2. Water softener
depend on the following:
3. Stain remover
– The quantity of laundry.
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
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Detergent
Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, the dispenser

starch compartment and especially the
Fabric conditioners make garments soft siphon tube and conditioner channel
and fluffy to handle and help prevent will need regular cleaning to remove
static cling when tumble drying. any residual starch. See "Cleaning
the detergent dispenser drawer".
Starch stiffens and gives body to items Do not add starch formulations or
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and viscous liquid starch to the §
bed linen. compartment as it will clog it up. See
^ Dispense according to the amount "Adding starch separately".
specified on the packaging.
Adding fabric conditioner separately
Automatic dispensing of fabric ^ Add fabric conditioner to
conditioner or liquid starch to compartment §.
laundry at the end of a programme ^ Turn the programme selector to Starch.
^ Select a spin speed.
Adding starch separately
Use the separate Starch programme
when using starch formulations or
viscous liquid starch.
^ Prepare and measure the starch in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
^ Add starch to compartment i.
^ Turn the programme selector to Starch.
^ Select a spin speed.
^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid Colour run and dye

starch to compartment §. Do not removers/dyes
exceed the maximum level mark.
^ Do not use colour run or dye
The conditioner or liquid starch is removers in this washing machine.
automatically dispensed in the last ^ Dyes suitable for use in domestic
rinse. At the end of the programme a washing machines can be used.
small amount of water remains in the However, please note that the salt
fabric conditioner compartment §. used in the dyeing process can
cause corrosion to stainless steel
components in the machine if you
dye frequently. Always observe the
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
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Locking functions
Electronic programme locking Deactivating programme locking

early
Programme locking prevents the
machine from being opened or the ^ Press the START button for at least 4
programme cancelled during a wash seconds until the locked check light
programme. (lower right on the control panel)
goes out.
To activate programme locking Exception:
^ After the start of a programme, press If the programme selector has been
the START button for at least 4 moved and the Anti-crease/Finish
seconds until the locked check light indicator light is flashing in the
(lower right on the control panel) sequence display.
comes on.
^ First, turn the programme selector
Programme locking is now activated. back to the programme chosen
The machine will now not accept any previously. The Anti-crease/Finish
changes and the programme will indicator light will go out.
proceed through to the end. The door is ^ Now press the START button for at
locked when programme locking is least 4 seconds until the locked
activated. check light (lower right on the control
Programme locking is deactivated panel) goes out
automatically at the end of the
programme.
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Locking functions
Electronic system lock E Next slowly turn the programme

selector anti-clockwise stage by
The system lock prevents your stage to DELICATES cold.
machine being used without your The locked check light (lower right
knowledge. on the control panel) will flash.
When the system lock has been F Now release the Intensive, Pre-wash
activated: or Soak button.
– the drum door cannot be opened G Turn the programme selector to

with the Door button and Finish.
– a programme cannot be started. H Switch the washing machine off with

the I-ON/0-OFF button.
To activate the system lock
To de-activate the system lock
First, ensure that:
Repeat steps A to G. The locked
– The drum door is closed check light goes out.
– The programme selector is at Finish.
A Switch on the washing machine with
B Press the Intensive, Pre-wash or
Soak button and keep it pressed in
while carrying out steps C to E .
C Slowly turn the programme selector
clockwise stage by stage to
COTTONS 60°C.
D Now slowly turn the programme
selector anti-clockwise stage by
stage to Finish.
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Cleaning and care
,Disconnect the appliance from Extra cleaning

the mains electricity supply and Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
withdraw the plug from the socket with powder detergent approx. every 6
prior to cleaning the machine. weeks to help prevent deposits building
up in the machine. These can occur
^ Clean the casing with a mild when washing is mainly done at low
non-abrasive detergent or soap and temperatures, and also lead to
water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. unpleasant smells. If you have no
reason to wash occasionally at this high
^ Clean the fascia panel with a damp
temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C
cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
programme with detergent but no
^ The drum can be cleaned using a laundry at regular intervals.
suitable proprietary stainless-steel
cleaning agent.
,Do not use solvents, abrasive

cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaning agents. These
might damage plastic surfaces and
other components because of the
chemicals they contain.
The washing machine must not be
hosed down.
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
Part number 98013530, which is
suitable for cleaning surfaces such as
stainless steel, glass, plastic and
chrome without the use of chemicals. It
can be washed 300 times.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
Remove detergent residues regularly.
^ Clean the siphon.

1. Remove the siphon from
compartment §. Wash under
^ Pull out the detergent dispenser running warm water. Clean the
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press siphon tube in the same way.
down the release catch and at the 2. Replace the siphon.
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine. Over time, detergent residue can build
up in the water jets in the top of the
^ Clean the detergent drawer with detergent drawer housing.
warm water.
^ Before replacing the detergent
drawer, use a bottle brush or similar
to clean them out.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the filter in the water ^ First turn off the stopcock.
inlet ^ Unscrew the threaded union
The washing machine has a filter to connecting the free end of the inlet
protect the water inlet valve. hose to the stopcock.
The accessible filter in the union in the

open end of the inlet hose should be
checked every six months, or more
often if there are frequent interruptions
to the external water supply.
^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the

recess.
^ Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar 2 and remove.
^ 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 the connection.
Never forget to put the filter back in

place after cleaning.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a

suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
The chart is divided into the following sections to help you:

– The programme does not start.
– The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.
– A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal.
– General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result.
– The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button.
The programme does not start.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy

The Anti-crease/Finish There is no power. Check that
indicator light is not on,
– the mains plug is
or the START indicator
plugged in.
light is not flashing.
– the fuse or circuit
breaker has not
tripped.
The check light locked The system lock has been Deactivate the system
is flashing. activated. lock.
The programme does The washing machine has Prepare the machine as
not start when not been prepared for described in "Before
Drain/Final spin has using for the first time. using for the first time".
been selected.
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The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes

on.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy A

The Check drain light The water outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the
flashes. "– – –" appears blocked. drain pump as described in
in the display. "Problem solving guide -
Opening the door in the
event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure".
The drain hose has The maximum drain height
been fixed too high. is 1 m.
The Check inlet light The water inlet is Open the stopcock.
flashes. "– – –" appears blocked.
in the display. The filter in the water Clean the filter.
inlet hose is dirty.
The Check inlet and The Waterproof system Call the Service
Check drain lights has reacted. Department.
flashes. "– – –" appears
in the display.
The Soak/Pre-wash or There is a fault. Start the programme again.
Rinses indicator light If the fault indicators occur
flashes in the again, contact the Service
programme sequence. Department.
"– – –" appears in the
display.
A To switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the I-ON/
0-OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish.
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A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme con-

tinues as normal.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy A

The Check drain The drain outlet isClean the fluff filter and the drain
light flashes. restricted. pump as described in "Problem
solving guide - Opening the door in
the event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure".
The Check inlet light The water inlet is Check whether
flashes. restricted. – the stopcock is opened wide
enough.
– the inlet hose is kinked.
The filter in the wa- Clean the filter.
ter inlet hose is
dirty.
The Excess Excessive foam Use less detergent next time and
detergent check has built up during follow the manufacturer’s
light comes on. washing. instructions on dosage given on the
packaging.
The Main wash There is a fault. Start the programme again.
indicator light is If the fault indicator occurs again,
flashing in the contact the Service Department.
programme
sequence display.
The The position of the programme selector was altered after
Anti-crease/Finish the start of the programme. Turn the programme selector
indicator light back to the programme previously chosen.
flashes in the
programme
sequence display.
A To switch off the fault indicator: switch the washing machine off with the I-ON/
0-OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish.
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General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result
Problem Possible cause Remedy

The machine The four feet are not Level the machine. See advice on
shakes during the resting evenly on the installation.
spin cycle. floor.
The laundry has The spin speed Select a higher spin speed next
not been spun selected was too low. time.
satisfactorily.
The pump makes These do not indicate a fault. They occur at the beginning
strange noises. and end of a pumping sequence as a normal part of the
operation.
The programme The machine has switched off the light ring to save energy.
selector light ring To switch the light ring back on again: press one of the
is not lit up. additional option buttons or turn the programme selector.
Large residues of The water supply – Clean the filter in the water inlet
detergent remain pressure is too low. system.
in the dispenser – It may be useful to press the
drawer. Water plus button.
Washing powder used Pour washing powder into the
with water softener dispenser before adding any water
tends to become softener.
sticky.
Fabric conditioner The siphon is either Clean the siphon, see "Cleaning
is not completely incorrectly positioned and care - Cleaning the detergent
dispensed or too or clogged. drawer".
much water
remains in the §
compartment.
When laundry is Too vigorous wash Programme in gentle action and
dry it feels hard to action. more water.
the touch. Not enough detergent Increase detergent dose to
used. prevent limescale build up in
laundry.
No fabric conditioner Use fabric conditioner in last rinse.
used.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy

Liquid detergent does Liquid detergents do not – Use a general purpose washing machine
not give the required contain bleaching agents. powder containing a bleaching agent.
result. They do not remove fruit, – Pour stain removers into compartment j
coffee and tea stains. of the dispenser drawer and liquid
detergent into a dispenser ball.
– Never put stain removers and liquid
detergent together in the dispenser
drawer.
Grey, greasy particles Insufficient amounts of – Add more detergent.
cling to washed detergent were used to – Before washing the next load run a
laundry. break down the particles of COTTONS 95°C programme with powder
grease in heavily soiled detergent but without a load. (See also
laundry. "Extra cleaning" in Cleaning and Care).
A stale smell is in the Low temperature washing. Before washing the next load run a
drum and on laundry. COTTONS 95°C programme with powder
detergent but without a load. (See also "Extra
cleaning" in Cleaning and Care).
There are white The detergent contained – Try and brush off the residues with a soft
residues which look compounds (zeolites) to aid brush once the laundry is dry.
like powder detergent water softening which are not – Use a liquid detergent to wash dark
on dark coloured soluble in water. These have coloured textiles. Liquid detergents
laundry. ended up on the laundry. usually contain no zeolites.
Machine is constantly Machine connected to a wa- Connect machine to mains water and dose
overfoaming/ excess ter softener. detergent for hard water.
detergent light is on. Too much detergent was Reduce detergent.
used.
Too little detergent was Increase detergent slightly to bring back
used. foam suppressant ingredients to the load.
Clothes are coming Programme was overloaded. Reduce quantity of clothes in drum.
out creased. The wrong programme was – Check care lables with section "How to
used. wash correctly".
– Use easy iron conditioners.
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The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button.
Possible cause Remedy

The machine is not Put the plug in the socket and switch on.
connected to the
electricity supply.
The washing machine is Switch the machine on with the I-ON/0-OFF button.
not switched on.
The electronic This is automatically deactivated at the end of a
programme lock has been programme. To deactivate it early see "Locking
activated. functions".
The electronic system To deactivate it see "Locking functions".
lock has been activated.
Power cut. Open the drum door as described in the section
"Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure".
The door was not Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
correctly engaged. and then press the Door button.
There is still water in theClean the fluff (drain) filter and the drain pump.
drum and the machine is
unable to drain.
For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened when the suds temperature
is higher than 55°C.
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Opening the drum door in the Blocked drain outlet

event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to
and/or power failure 25 litres of water will be retained in the
^ Switch the washing machine off. machine.
There is a filter flap opener behind the ,Caution: if laundry has been
detergent drawer fascia panel. washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!
Procedure for draining the machine

^ Place a suitable container under the
access flap.
When draining water from the

machine, do not unscrew the fluff
filter completely or take it right out.
^ Remove the opener.
^ Unscrew the fluff filter lid until water

runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
^ Use it to open the access flap. ^ Tighten the fluff filter back up again.
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Once the flow of water ceases:
,Make sure the fluff filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
Opening the drum door
,Always make sure that the drum

is stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is
extremely dangerous.
^ Remove the fluff filter completely.

^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.
^ Pull the emergency release

downwards (see illustration). The
drum door will open.
^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.

buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Turn the
impeller by hand to check that it
rotates freely. Any foreign object
causing an obstruction should be
removed.
^ Put the fluff filter back in place and
secure.
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Customer contact Please note that telephone calls may

In the event of any faults which you be monitored and recorded to
cannot remedy yourself please contact improve our service.
– Your Miele dealer or
– Your nearest Miele Service
Department (see back cover for the
address).
When contacting the Service
Department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance,
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.
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Installation and connection
Front view
a Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system h Detergent dispenser drawer

b Electricity supply cable i Drum door
c - f Flexible drain hose (with j Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and
detachable swivel elbow) emergency release
g Facia panel with controls k Handle recesses for moving the
machine
l Four height adjustable feet
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Rear view
a Protruding lid edge for holding when e Transit bar covers

moving the machine
f Restraining clip for:
b Electricity supply cable
– Inlet hose
c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system
– Drain hose
d Drainage hose
– Electricity supply cable
– Transit bars when removed
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Installation surface Installing the washing machine

A concrete floor is the most suitable To manoeuvre the machine out of its
installation surface for a washing packing case to its installation site hold
machine, being far less prone to it by the edge of the lid where it
vibration during the spin cycle than protrudes to the rear of the washing
wooden floorboards or a carpeted machine as well as by the handle
surface. recesses at the front.
Please note the following points: Please note:
^ The machine must be level and ^ Do not lift the machine by the drum
securely positioned. door.
^ To avoid vibrations during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
,Ensure that the machine feet and
the floor are dry to prevent the
on soft floor coverings.
machine from slipping during the
If installing on a wooden joist floor: spin cycle.
^ We recommend a plywood base
(at least 59x52x3 cm). The base Removing the transit fittings
should span several joists and be
bolted to the joists and not only to the
floorboards. Check for the presence
of pipes and cables.
If possible, install the machine in a
corner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.
,If the machine is installed on a

raised plinth, it has to be secured
against slippage during spin using
retaining clips (available from the
Miele Spare Parts Dept).
^ To remove the left and right covers
1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the
cover as illustrated.
2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.
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^ Using the spanner supplied turn the ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,
left-hand transit bar 90°, then then
^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
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,The washing machine must not

be moved without the transit bars in
place.
Store the transit bars 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
procedure.
^ Fit the covers on to the two holes.
Then plug the holes as shown with
the caps.
^ Secure the transit bars to the back of

the washing machine. Make sure that
holes b are fitted over retainers a.
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Levelling the machine

The machine must stand perfectly level
on all four feet to ensure safe and
proper operation.
^ Using the spanner supplied turn

counter nut 2 in a clockwise
direction. Then turn counter nut 2
together with foot 1 to unscrew.
Incorrect installation may increase ^ Use a spirit level to check the

electricity and water consumption and machine is standing level.
may cause the machine to move about. ^ Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe
wrench. Turn counter nut 2 again
Screwing out and adjusting the feet using the spanner supplied until it
The four adjustable screw feet are used sits firmly up against the housing.
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is
,All four counternuts must be
firmly up against the housing. Please
delivered.
also check this for the feet which did
not need adjustment. Otherwise
there is the danger of the machine
moving about.
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Building under a continuous work- Washer and Dryer stack
top/in a kitchen run
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
– A special building under conversion with the washing machine. A stacking
kit* is required. kit* is necessary and can be purchased
The machine lid must be replaced by from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
a cover plate. To ensure electrical
safety the cover plate must be fitted. Please note
N.B.
If you wish to push your machine under
a worktop and there is space to do this
without removing the lid, the
conversion kit is not necessary.
Otherwise the conversion kit is
essential.
– For installation under a work surface
900/910 mm from the floor, a raising
kit* is required.
– Connections for electricity, water and
drainage should be installed in such
a way that they remain accessible
when the machine is in place.
Fitting instructions are supplied with the
conversion kit. a Safety distance to wall:
All parts marked* are available from the at least 2 cm
Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department. b Height:
Stacking kit with pull-out shelf:
The fitting of building under kits and approx. 169 cm
stacking kits must only be Stacking kit without pull-out shelf:
undertaken by qualified and approx. 170 cm
competent persons, in accordance
with the instructions supplied with Replacing the lid
the kit.
If the lid has been removed in order to
fit a stacking kit or cover plate, ensure
that, if the lid is replaced, it fits securely
into the rear holders. Otherwise, it is not
properly secure for transport.
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The Miele Waterproof system 2) Electronic unit and washing

machine housing
The Miele Waterproof system protects
the washing machine from water – Sump
damage.
Any leaking water is collected in a
The system consists of three main sump in the base of the appliance. A
components: float switches off the safety valves,
preventing any more water from
1) the inlet hose
flowing into the machine and water in
2) the electronic unit and the washing the suds container is pumped away.
machine housing
– Overflow protection
3) the drain hose
This prevents the washing machine
taking in too much water. If the water
1) Inlet hose
level exceeds a certain level, the
– The inlet hose is fitted with an drain pump switches in and pumps
additional electrical safety valve the excess water away.
which works like an automatic
stopcock and is housed in the inlet 3) Drain hose
hose connection box.
The drain hose is protected by a
– It is pressure proof to between 7.000 ventilation system which prevents the
and 10.000 kPa. washing machine from being
emptied completely.
– The inlet hose has a protective
sleeve.
Any leaking water from the inlet hose
is fed into the sump through this
protective sleeve. A float switches off
the safety valve, preventing any more
water from flowing into the machine
and water in the suds container is
pumped away.
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Connection to the water supply
The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The Water-
proof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be
connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is
the risk of water or other liquids reaching it.
The protective sleeve of the hose

must not be damaged or kinked.
Do not get wet.
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The machine should be connected to a Maintenance and care
mains water supply in accordance with
If you intend to unscrew the Miele
local and national safety regulations.
Waterproof system hose from the
The German authorities do not require it
stopcock it is essential to disconnect
to have a non-return valve as the
the machine from the electricity supply
washing machine has been designed
first.
to comply with DIN regulations.
Only use a Miele Waterproof system
The machine is designed to operate
hose should you need a replacement.
with a flow pressure of between 100
and . If it is higher than
In order to protect the water inlet
1.000 kPa it is essential to fit a reducer
valve, the dirt filter in the water inlet
valve.
valve connection must not be
Connection to the mains water supply removed.
should incorporate a mains stopcock
with 3/4" thread. The stopcock should Extension hose
be fitted by a qualified plumber.
A 1.5 metre long (metal) extension hose
,The connection point is subject is available from your Miele dealer or
the Miele Spare Parts Department as an
to mains water pressure. Turn on the
optional extra.
stopcock slowly and check for leaks.
Correct the position of the washer This hose is tested to withstand
and union if appropriate. pressures of up to 14.000 kPa and can
be used as a flexible extension to the
water supply.
The washing machine is not suitable
N.B. Using this hose renders the Water-
for connection to a hot water supply
proof system safety valve on the inlet
and connection to a household wa-
hose ineffective.
ter softener is not recommended.
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Connection to the drainage Drain hose connection:

system 1. Direct into a sink or basin:
The machine drains via a drain pump Please note the following
with a delivery head of 1 metre*.
– Hook the hose over the edge and
The drain hose must not be kinked as secure.
this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow
at the end of the hose can be turned in – Make sure that the water can drain
either direction, or can be detached if away freely without hindrance.
required, with a sharp twist and pull. Otherwise there is a risk of water
overflowing or of some of the drained
If required, the drain hose can be water being sucked back into the
extended to a length of 5 m. The machine.
necessary parts can be purchased
from the Miele Spare Parts Department 2. Connected securely to a plastic drain
or your Miele dealer. pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no
need to use a non-return valve.
* For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second 3. Connected securely to a standpipe.
duo-drain pump is available with the 4. Connected securely to a floor gully.
corresponding kit from the Miele Spare
Parts Department or your Miele Dealer.
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Electrical connection U.K. The wire which is coloured green and

yellow must be connected to the
All electrical work should be carried out
terminal in the plug which is marked
only by a suitably qualified and
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
competent person, in strict accordance
z or coloured green, or green and
with national and local safety
yellow.
regulations.
The wire which is coloured blue must
The appliance is supplied with a mains
be connected to the terminal in the
cable with moulded plug for connection
plug which is marked with the letter N
to a 230-240V mains supply. The
or coloured black.
voltage, rated load and fuse rating
are given on the data plate. Please The wire which is coloured brown must
ensure these match the household be connected to the terminal in the
mains supply. plug which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Connection should be made via a fused
plug and suitable switched socket
which is easily accessible after WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
installation. MUST BE EARTHED
For extra safety it is advisable to install Ensure power is not supplied to the
a residual current device (RCD), with a appliance while installation work is
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance being carried out.
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section
739).
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
Where it is necessary to change plugs,
if the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance do not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals of your plug,
proceed as follows:
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Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
If this machine is fitted with a
non-rewireable plug, the following
information applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for

the plug supplied with the product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse should
be removed from the old plug and
disposed of.
The old plug should then be disposed
of and on no account be inserted into
any socket elsewhere in the house
(electric shock hazard).
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuse
covers may be purchased from your
local electrical supplier or Service
agent.
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Consumption data
Load Consumption data

Energy Water Duration
in kWh in litres Normal Intensive
COTTONS
95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 45 1 h 32 min 1 h 47 min
1)
60°C 5.0 kg 0.95 45 – 1 h 56 min1)
60°C 5.0 kg 0.95 45 1 h 26 min 1 h 56 min
40°C1) 5.0 kg 0.50 45 – 1 h 56 min1)
40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 45 1 h 26 min 1 h 56 min
MINIMUM IRON
40°C1) 2.5 kg 0.45 49 – 1 h 16 min1)
40°C 2.5 kg 0.45 49 1 h 01 min 1 h 16 min
DELICATES
30°C 1.0 kg 0.35 65 49 min 59 min
Silks /
30°C 1.0 kg 0.24 39 37 min –
WOOLLENS /
30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 35 40 min –
1)
EN 60456 test programme

Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional options
selected.
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Technical data
Height 85.0 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 58.0 cm
Depth with door open 94.5 cm
Weight 94 kg
Max. floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)
Capacity 5 kg dry laundry
Voltage see data plate
Rated load see data plate
Fuse rating see data plate
Consumption data see "Consumption data"
Minimum water flow pressure 100 kPa (1 bar)
Maximum water flow pressure 1.000 kPa (10 bar)
Inlet hose length 1.60 m
Drain hose length 1.50 m
Connection cable length 1.60 m
Drain pump head max. 1.00 m
Drain pump length max. 5.00 m
Test marks VDE, radio and television suppressed
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Programmable functions
for changing
standard settings
The programmable functions can be The settings are as follows:
used to tailor washing programmes to
Setting 1:
suit your individual requirements.
an increase in the rinse water level for
The programmable functions are the programmes listed.
activated with the help of the START
Setting 2:
button and the programme selector.
an increase in the water level in the
main wash and rinses for the
Water plus system programmes listed (the washing
machine is delivered with setting 2
Selecting the Water plus additional
programmed as standard).
option increases the water intake in
the programmes listed below. Setting 3:
an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS
The water intake is increased in the and MINIMUM IRON programmes.
wash and rinse stages and in the
Setting 4:
COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON
an increase in the water level in the
programmes an extra rinse cycle is
main wash and rinses for the
introduced.
programmes listed and also an extra
There are four different settings which rinse cycle in the COTTONS and
can be programmed to alter the water MINIMUM IRON programmes. This
intake for the following programmes: setting should be programmed in if
laundry is too hard after drying and if
– COTTONS
someone in the household suffers from
– MINIMUM IRON a detergent allergy.
– Quick wash
– Mixed wash Steps A to G on the following page
describe how to programme and store
– Silks
a setting in memory.
The programmed setting is then
activated by pressing the Water plus
additional option button.
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Follow steps A to G to programme E Turn the programme selector to the
and store a setting in memory. COTTONS 75°C position:
Before you begin, first ensure that: A P will flash in the display alternating
with the number 1, 2, 3 or 4.
– The washing machine is switched off.
F Each subsequent press on the
– The drum door is closed.
START button selects a different
– The programme selector is at Finish. setting.
A Press the START button and keep it The number alternating with the P in
pressed in whilst carrying out steps the display refers to the settings as
B to C. follows:
B Switch the machine on with the 1 = Setting 1 is selected
I-ON/0-OFF button. (increased water level in the
rinses)
C Wait until the START indicator light
comes on . . . 2 = Setting 2 is selected
(increased water level in the main
D . . . and then release the START
wash and in the rinses)
button.
3 = Setting 3 is selected
(extra rinse in the COTTONS and
MINIMUM IRON programmes)
4 = Setting 4 is selected
(increase in the water level in the
main wash and rinses and also an
extra rinse in the COTTONS and
MINIMUM IRON programmes).
G Switch the washing machine off with
The Water plus button has now been
allocated the setting you have chosen.
This setting will remain in memory until
another setting is programmed.
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Gentle action A Press the START button and keep it

pressed in whilst carrying out steps
Activating gentle action reduces the B to C.
drum action. Slightly soiled items are
washed more gently. It should be B Switch the machine on with the
activated for garments with a single I-ON/0-OFF button.
bar under the care label and for C Wait until the START indicator light
articles which feel too hard after they comes on . . .
have been dried.
Gentle action can be used with the button.
COTTONS, Quick wash, Starch and E Turn the programme selector to the
Mixed wash programmes. COTTONS 60°C position:
If "Gentle action" is programmed into A P will flash in the display alternating
the machine, every wash cycle in these with the number 0 or 1.
programmes will be carried out with
gentle action rhythm. 0 = Gentle action is deactivated.
The washing machine is delivered with 1 = Gentle action is activated

"Gentle action" de-activated. F Press the START button to change
from one to the other. The display will
Follow steps A to G to programme change accordingly from 0 to 1 or
and store in memory. from 1 to 0.
Before you begin, first ensure that: G Switch the washing machine off with
– The washing machine is switched off. the I-ON/0-OFF button.
– The drum door is closed. The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory and will remain so
– The programme selector is at Finish. until you alter it.
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Top-up rinse for COTTONS A Press the START button and keep it
When this is activated, additional wa- B to C.
ter flows into the drum at the end of
the main wash to cool the suds down. B Switch the machine on with the
Hot suds can damage plastic I-ON/0-OFF button.
drainage pipes. C Wait until the START indicator light
comes on . . .
Top-up rinse takes place when
temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are D . . . and then release the START
selected. button.
Top-up rinse should be activated: E Turn the programme selector to the

COTTONS 40°C position:
– to prevent the danger of scalding if
the drain hose is hooked over the A P will flash in the display alternating
edge of a sink or basin. with the number 0 or 1.
– where the drainage pipes do not 0 = Top-up rinse is deactivated

comply with DIN 1986. 1 = Top-up rinse is activated
The washing machine is delivered with F Press the START button to change
the Top-up rinse for COTTONS de- from one to the other. The display will
activated. change accordingly from 0 to 1 or
from 1 to 0.
Follow steps A to G to programme
and store in memory. G Switch the washing machine off with
Before you begin, first ensure that:
The setting you have selected is now
– The washing machine is switched off. stored in memory and will remain so
– The drum door is closed. until you alter it.
– The programme selector is at Finish.
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Memory Function A Press the START button and keep it

If an additional option(s) is selected B to C.
for a programme, and / or the spin
speed is altered, the machine stores B Switch the machine on with the
these changes in memory at the start I-ON/0-OFF button.
of a programme. C Wait until the START indicator light
comes on . . .
When that particular programme is
chosen again, the display will show the D . . . and then release the START
additional option(s) and / or spin speed button.
which have been stored for that E Turn the programme selector to the
programme in the memory. COTTONS 30°C position:
The washing machine is delivered with A P will flash in the display alternating
the memory function de-activated. with the number 0 or 1.
Follow steps A to G to programme 0 = Memory function is deactivated

and store in memory. 1 = Memory function is activated
Before you begin, first ensure that: F Press the START button to change
– The washing machine is switched off. from one to the other. The display will
change accordingly from 0 to 1 or
– The drum door is closed. from 1 to 0.
– The programme selector is at Finish. G Switch the washing machine off with
until you alter it.
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Soak A Press the START button and keep it

A length of time of between 30 minutes
B to C.
and 2 hours can be programmed in 30
minute increments for the soak B Switch the machine on with the
process. I-ON/0-OFF button.
If the soak option is pressed the C Wait until the START indicator light
selected soak time will be carried out comes on . . .
for the period selected before the wash
programme is run.
button.
The machine is set as standard to a two
E Turn the programme selector to the
hour soak time.
MINIMUM IRON 60°C position:
Follow steps A to G to programme A P will flash in the display alternating
and store in memory. with the number 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Before you begin, first ensure that: F Each subsequent press on the
START button selects a different
– The washing machine is switched off.
setting.
– The drum door is closed.
The number alternating with the P in
– The programme selector is at Finish. the display refers to the settings as
follows:
1 = the soak time is 2 hours
2 = the soak time is 1 hour 30 minutes
3 = the soak time is 1 hour
4 = the soak time is 30 minutes
G Switch the washing machine off with
until you alter it.
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Operating instructions

for Washing machine

To avoid the risk of accidents or

Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

How to wash correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Special programmes Delicates and Silks / programmes

a Display f Programme selector

Programme Max. time reduction

Important control panel Select the spin speed.

Before using the machine for the first

For safety reasons spinning is not

Brief instructions See the "Programme chart" in the next

Care Fabric Description of Programme:

/ Hand wash (If no temperature

N.B. If you have any textiles with the

^ Sort the laundry by colour and by

,Do not wash any items in this

Selecting a programme F Select a programme

^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly

For normal to heavy soiling with

The duration of the main wash is

At the end of a programme

^ Check the folds in the door seal for

Adding or removing laundry The door cannot be opened, when:

– COTTONS – the programme has reached the

Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage

Altering a programme once ^ Turn the programme selector back

Quick wash Special features in the programme

Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, the dispenser

^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid Colour run and dye

Electronic programme locking Deactivating programme locking

Electronic system lock E Next slowly turn the programme

– the drum door cannot be opened G Turn the programme selector to

– a programme cannot be started. H Switch the washing machine off with

,Disconnect the appliance from Extra cleaning

,Do not use solvents, abrasive

^ Clean the siphon.

The accessible filter in the union in the

^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the

Never forget to put the filter back in

,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a

The chart is divided into the following sections to help you:

The programme does not start.

Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes

Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy A

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme con-

Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy A

General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result

Problem Possible cause Remedy