Operating instructions for Washing machine W 1714 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. G M.-Nr.
Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing material Disposal of your old appliance or machine The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Electrical and electronic appliances / machines often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment.
Contents Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The correct detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and Safety instructions To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner of the machine.
Warning and Safety instructions The machine is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: – it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or – it is switched off at the mains, or – the mains fuse is withdrawn, or – the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable). This machine must only be connected to the on-site water supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses must not be re-used.
Warning and Safety instructions Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity. Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine. Flooding danger. If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing.
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Disposal of your old machine This machine is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with the controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm, and supervise children whilst you are operating the machine. Before discarding an old machine, switch it off at the wall socket and unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the machine to prevent misuse.
Operating the washing machine Control panel a Display See the following page for more information. b Temperature button For selecting a temperature. c Spin speed button For selecting the final spin speed or Rinse hold/e or deselecting the spin No u. d PC / Optical interface This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future.
Operating the washing machine Programme duration After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes. The following are selected via the display: – wash temperature – spin speed – programmable functions – cancellation of a programme During the first 8 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry and uses this to calculate the load.
Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks 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.
Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. To make the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you are using. – Do not exceed the amounts of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging. – Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads.
How to wash correctly Brief instructions The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . show the operating sequence and can be used as brief instructions. A Sort the laundry ,If you use a solvent-based cleaning agent (e.g. one containing benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons) are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine. ,Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine.
How to wash correctly B Switch on the washing machine D Select a programme C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. However, do not overload as this causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency.
How to wash correctly F Select an extra option(s) Water plus The water level in the main wash and the rinses will be increased if the Water plus option is selected. However, you can select other settings for Water plus. These are described in "Programmable functions". Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt e.g. dust, sand. ^ Select any extra options by pressing the appropriate button. The relevant indicator light will come on to show which extra option has been selected.
How to wash correctly G Add 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 clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . . . too much detergent results in: – Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash, rinse and spin results.
How to wash correctly H Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. The estimated programme duration will appear in the display once the programme has started. During the first 8 minutes the machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry. The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate. Check that all items have been removed from the drum. Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves.
Spinning Final spin speed Programme To omit the final spin (Rinse hold/e) rpm Cottons 1400 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 600 Woollens 1200 Express 1400 Automatic 1200 Shirts 600 Denim 900 Dark garments 1200 Spin 1400 You can reduce the final spin speed. However, you cannot select a final spin speed higher than that shown in the chart above. Rinse and interim spin There is a spin after the main wash and between the rinses.
Programme chart Cottons 9876 Fabric 30°C to 95°C Max. load 6.0 kg Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Extra options Short, Water plus, Pre-wash Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Minimum iron 421876 30°C to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg Fabric Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons. If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres, it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle action".
Programme chart Automatic 7621 Fabric cold to 40°C Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Shirts Notes Max. load 3.5 kg cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary. – Wash silk garments on the Delicates programme. Extra options Short, Water plus Denim Notes cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg – Wash denim inside out. – Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few washes.
Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Cottons d a ( 2-41) L L Minimum iron d a ( 2-32) L L Delicates e b e 3 – L Woollens ( c ( 2 Express d a ( Automatic ( a Shirts ( Denim Dark garments Spin L L 2-3 2) L L ( 2-3 2) L L a ( 2 – L ( a ( 3 – L ( a ( 3 L L – – – – – L d = Low water level ( = Medium water level e = High water level a= Normal wash rhythm b= Gen
Programme sequence This machine has fully electronic controls with automatic load recognition. It takes in the right amount of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate. This means that programme cycles and durations can vary. The programme sequences outlined in the chart are based on the basic programme with a full load. Extra options which can be selected have not been taken into account.
Garment care label symbols Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of bars under the symbol indicates the level of agitation permitted.
Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Changing a programme You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different programme. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Cancel programme Changing the temperature ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button again. It is possible to select a different temperature up to 6 minutes after the programme has started. The suds will be pumped away.
Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the drum door. The programme will continue automatically. Please note: Once a programme has started the machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load.
Detergent The correct detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets are suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others, and may not be suitable for programmes with short durations.
Detergent The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: – The quantity of laundry – The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight body odour. Normally soiled Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains. Heavily soiled Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on soiling. – The water hardness level. Check with your local water supplier if you do not know the hardness level in your area.
Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to items of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme If starching frequently, clean the dispenser compartment, especially the siphon tube, regularly. See "Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer".
Cleaning and care ,Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket before cleaning the machine. ,The washing machine must not be hosed down. External casing and fascia panel ^ Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or soap and water using a well wrung-out cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above) with powder detergent approx. every 6 weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the siphon and conditioner channel If starching frequently, thoroughly clean the siphon, the siphon tube and the fabric conditioner channel regularly. A build-up of starch will cause them to get clogged. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing 1. Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under warm running water. Clean the siphon tube in the same way. 2. Replace the siphon.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked every six months or so, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water supply. To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew. To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn off the stopcock.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, 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 strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
Problem solving guide Fault messages in the display Problem ! lights up in the display and Drain fault flashes. ! lights up in the display and Water inlet fault Possible cause – The water outlet is – Clean the drain filter and blocked or the drain pump. restricted. – The maximum delivery head is 1 m. – The drain hose has been fixed too high. – The water inlet is blocked or restricted. Check whether – the stopcock is opened properly. – the inlet hose is kinked. The water protection system has reacted.
Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cycle. The machine feet are not level. The pump makes strange noises. This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation. Large amounts of The water pressure is detergent residue remain too low. in the detergent dispenser drawer. Powder detergent used in conjunction with water softeners tends to become sticky.
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent does not give the required result. Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains. Grey, greasy particles cling to washed laundry. Insufficient amounts of – Use more detergent. detergent were used – Before washing the next load to break down the run a Cottons 95°C programme particles of grease in with powder detergent but heavily soiled laundry.
Problem solving guide The drum door does not open when you press the Door button Possible cause Remedy The machine is not Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/or connected to the switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. electricity supply and/or is not switched on. The safety lock has been activated. Deactivate the safety lock as described in "Changing the programme sequence - Safety lock". Access via a code has been activated.
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to 25 litres of water will be retained in the machine. ,Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot.
Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: ,Make sure the drain 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 drain filter completely. ^ Clean it thoroughly. ^ Pull the emergency release downwards (see illustration). The drum door will open. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.
After sales service Repairs Future updates (PC) In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: The indicator light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the machine's programme data. – your Miele Dealer, or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details).
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) h Control panel i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pump and emergency release k Four height adjustable feet g Detergent dispenser drawer 41
Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine e Transit bar covers b Electricity supply cable f Restraining clip for inlet hose and drain hose c Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) g Restraining clips for transit bars when removed d Drain hose 42
Installation and connection Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine, being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level and securely positioned. ^ To avoid vibrations during spinning, the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings. If installing on a wooden joist floor: ^ We recommend a plywood base (at least 59x52x3 cm).
Installation and connection ^ Using the spanner supplied, turn the left-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
Installation and connection ,The machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store them as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use. They must be re-fitted if the machine is to be moved again (e.g. when moving house). Re-fitting the transit bars Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure. ^ Fit the covers onto the two holes. Then plug the holes as shown with the caps. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine.
Installation and connection 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 electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are used to level the machine.
Installation and connection Building under a worktop ,The machine lid must not be removed. This washing machine can be pushed under a worktop with its lid in place, providing the worktop is high enough. Washer-dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A WTV stacking kit is necessary which can be purchased from your Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Please note: a Safety distance to wall: at least 2 cm b Height: Stacking kit with pull-out shelf: approx.
Installation and connection The Miele water protection system The Miele water protection system protects the washing machine from water damage. The system consists of three main components: 1) the inlet hose 2) the electronic unit and the washing machine housing 3) the drain hose 1) Inlet hose The inlet hose can withstand pressure of more than 7,000 kPa. 2) Electronic unit and washing machine housing – Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine.
Installation and connection Connection to the water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The German authorities do not require it to have a non-return valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DIN regulations. The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 100 kPa and 1,000 kPa. If it is higher than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a pressure reducing valve.
Installation and connection Connection to the drainage system Drain hose connection: The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre*. Please note the following The drain hose must not be kinked as this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in either direction, or can be detached if required, with a sharp twist and pull. If required, the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m.
Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). 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.
Consumption data Load Cottons Energy Water in kWh in litres Duration Short Normal 95°C 6.0 kg 1.99 47 2 h 09 min 60°C1) 6.0 kg 1.02 47 1 h 49 min 60°C 3.0 kg 0.73 39 40°C1) 6.0 kg 0.65 55 2) 3.0 kg 0.36 39 59 min 40°C1) 3.0 kg 0.50 55 59 min 1 h 19 min 40°C Minimum iron Consumption data 1 h 03 min 1 h 59 min Delicates 30°C 2.0 kg 0.35 69 49 min 59 min Woollens / 30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 39 – 39 min Express 40°C 3.0 kg 0.30 34 – 30 min Automatic 40°C 3.
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 634 mm Depth with door open 1074 mm Weight 99 kg Maximum floor load 1,600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 6 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate / plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa (1 bar) Water flow pressure maximum 1,000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet hose length 1.60 m Drain hose length 1.50 m Mains connection cable length 1.
Programmable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.
Programmable functions To access programmable functions The programmable functions are accessed via the Start/Stop button and the programme selector. Before you begin, first ensure that: – The washing machine is switched off. – The machine is properly closed. A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B-C. B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. C As soon as . . . Language F... . . . appears in the display, release the Start/Stop button.
Programmable functions Water plus This programmable function is used to select the water intake setting for the Water plus extra option. There are three different options: Water + (the machine is delivered with this option selected) The water level is increased in the wash and rinse stages. Extra rinse An extra rinse is introduced in the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes.
Programmable functions Code A code can be used to lock the electronics on the washing machine to prevent it being used without your knowledge. When the code has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the washing machine on. Otherwise the washing machine cannot be operated. Code ... 1 2 5 ^ Press the Start/Stop button. The following will appear in the display: Code activated Once the machine is switched off, it can only be used again if the code is entered. ^ Press the Start/Stop button.
Programmable functions Temperature unit You can chose for the temperature to be displayed as °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit. The machine is delivered with °C/Celsius as the default setting. Keypad tone An audible tone sounds each time a button is pressed. The machine is delivered with the keypad tone deactivated. Brightness Buzzer When the buzzer function has been activated, an audible tone sounds at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached.
Programmable functions Standby display To save energy, the display goes out and the indicator light for the Start/ Stop button will start flashing slowly. The display will always go out, – if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine being switched on. – 10 minutes after the end of a programme.
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