Operating and Installation Instructions Washer W 4840 en - US, CA To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before using for the first time. . . . . .
Contents Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Adding/removing laundry during a wash program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cleaning the exterior and control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ,WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons while using your appliance follow basic safety precautions, including the following: ~ Read all instructions before using the appliance. ~ GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Faulty components must only be ~ Only use the washing machine to replaced with genuine Miele spare parts. wash items which are specified by the manufacturer to be machine washable on the fabric care label. Any other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance. ~ If the power cord is damaged it must only be replaced by a Miele Service technician with a genuine Miele power cord.
Guide to the washer Control panel a Program buttons To select a wash program. b Option buttons Special features to enhance a wash program. c PC Indicator Allows a service technician to check and update the wash programs. d Delay Start button To delay the start of a program. 6 e Display with menu buttons See "Display function" for more information. f Start Starts the selected wash program. g Pause button Pauses or cancels a program.
Guide to the washer Display function "Menu" buttons The display allows you to operate and select various functions of the washer. Various settings can be made with the "Menu" buttons. Selection and display of program settings – Temperature selection – Spin speed selection The values above the vertical line can be adjusted and/or confirmed.
Before using for the first time Shipping strut reminder The appliance must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please see the "Installation instructions." This washing machine has undergone thorough functional testing in the factory, there may be some residual water in the drum from this process. Running a spin cycle before the first use is, for safety reasons, not possible. To activate the spin cycle a wash program must be run without laundry or detergent. ^ Turn on the water supply.
Using the washer 1. Prepare and sort the laundry Sort the laundry ^ Only wash items that are labeled machine washable by the manufacturer. Most garments have a fabric care label in the collar or side seam. ^ Sort the laundry by care label and color. General tips ^ Empty all pockets. ,Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to clothes and the machine. Pretreat stains ^ Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea, etc.
Using the washer 2. Load the laundry ^ Open the drum door. ^ Load the laundry loosely in the drum. For best results, wash mixed loads of small and large items. This will improve washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly. ^ Close the drum door. To prevent damage make sure that there are no clothes caught between the drum door and seal. ^ Close the drum door.
Using the washer Loading a comforter Comforter loaded correctly "Full size" comforters can be washed up to 84" x 88" / 213 x 224 cm. Make sure to load the comforter correctly to avoid damage. Comforter loaded incorrectly ^ Fold the comforter and load into the washer. ^ Turn the comforter in the drum so that a smooth surface forms facing the door when the comforter is completely loaded. ,Make sure that the comforter does not touch the rubber door seal and that all corners are tucked in.
Using the washer 3. Select a program 4. Select a temperature and/or spin speed The preselected temperature and/or spin speed can be adjusted if the program allows for it. See the "Program guide". Duration: MG G P G G GM 1:02 h MG G G G P GM High spin Warm ^ Press the button of the desired program. The indicator of the selected program lights. By pressing the left menu button "Warm", the temperature will be adjusted. Pressing the right menu button "High spin" will adjust the spin speed.
Using the washer Program guide Temperature Final spin Item / Tip Normal Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer Hot D Very Warm C Warm B Cold A Items made from cottons, linen or mixed fabrics. High spin No Heat Important: Fill the drum only 3/4 of the way. Items need room to move otherwise they might get caught in the drum door seal.
Using the washer Temperature Final spin Item / Tip Woolens Options: Sensitive, Buzzer Warm B Cold A No Heat High spin Med spin Slow spin Hold No spin Silk Options: Buzzer Cold M Slow spin No Heat Items made from washable wool or mixed woolens. Silk and hand washable items which do not contain wool.
Using the washer Temperatures Final spin Item / Tip Delicates Options: Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer Warm N Cold M No heat Med spin Slow spin Hold No spin For delicate items made from synthetics. Denim/Jeans Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer Warm B Cold A High spin Med spin All items made from denim. Before washing denim items turn them inside out.
Using the washer Temperature Final spin Beach towels Options: Buzzer No Heat A Express Options: Buzzer Warm B Cold A No Heat Drain / Spin Max spin Max spin High spin Med spin Slow spin Hold No Spin Options: Buzzer Max spin High spin Med spin Slow spin No Spin Quick rinse Options: Buzzer High spin Med spin Slow spin Hold No Spin 16 Item / Tip Program to rinse sand from beach towels. Do not use detergent. Small loads of mixed items for the programs "Normal" and "Wrinkle free".
Using the washer Final spin speed Rinse spin Program Normal High spin Wrinkle-free High spin Sanitize Max spin The laundry is spun after the main wash and between the rinse cycles. Reducing the final spin speed will also reduce the rinse spin speeds. Handwash Med spin Woolens High spin Silk Slow spin ^ Select "Hold". Custom Max spin Extra White Max spin Delicates Med spin Denim/Jeans High spin Hold Dress shirts Med spin The laundry is not spun and remains soaking in water.
Using the washer 5. Select an option Heavy Soil For heavily soiled laundry or stubborn dried on stains. A pre-wash takes place and the wash time for the main wash is extended. Extended For laundry with normal to heavy soiling or stains. The main wash cycle time for the wash program is extended. ^ Select the desired Option with the respective button. Once an Option is selected, the indicator lights. See the "Program Guide" to determine which Option is selectable for each program.
Using the washer 6. Add detergent Front loading washing machines require significantly less detergent than traditional top loaders. Closely follow the requirements of the detergent manufacturer. Use detergent according to the laundry soiling and water hardness. Light soiling No soiling or stains are visible. Normal soiling Some visible soiling or a few light stains. Heavy soiling Very visible soiling or stains. Use the "Heavy soil" function and add detergent in the Heavy soil compartment as described.
Using the washer ^ Add detergent to the desired compartments. – Main wash Detergent for the main wash – Heavy Soil Detergent for the pre-wash – Bleach Bleach used as described by the manufacturer; placed in the bleach compartment ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer. – Softener Fabric softener or liquid starch ^ Add detergent to the Main Wash compartment at the beginning of each wash program.
Using the washer Detergents You can use all high efficiency detergents which are formulated for household washing machines. Closely follow the requirements of the detergent manufacturer.
Using the washer Fabric after care Fabric softener Bleach To remove difficult to clean stains Makes fabrics feel softer and reduces static cling in the dryer. Mild liquid starch A synthetic starch wash that gives fabrics some stiffness. Starch Gives the fabrics stiffness and volume. ^ Pour bleach into the bleach compartment. During the Main Wash the bleach will be automatically rinsed from the compartment and added to the cycle.
Using the washer 7. Select Delay Start (if desired) Delay start allows you to delay the start of a program from 30 minutes to a maximum of 24 hours. Start in: MG G P G G GM Warm 0:30 h MG G G G P GM High spin ^ With every touch of the "Delay" button, the start is delayed longer. Hold to speed up the count. – For a delay less than 10 hours, the delay time extends in 30 minute increments. – For a delay more than 10 hours, the delay time extends in 1 hour increments. Cancel ^ Press the "Delay" button.
Using the washer 8. Start the program 9. Activate the Child Lock (if desired) The Child Lock prevents a program from being canceled. ^ Press and hold the "Heavy Soil" button until the display shows: X ^ Press the flashing "Start" button. If a delay start is set, the remaining times elapses in the display. Once the delayed start time has elapsed or immediately after the program starts, the approximate program running time is displayed.
Using the washer 10. Program end The "Anti-crease" program displays Anti-crease alternating with: End ^ Open the drum door and remove the laundry. Check the drum for any missed pieces of laundry. Items inadvertently left in the washer may be damaged (e.g. shrink or discolor) during the next wash cycle. ^ Check the folds of the door seal for any small articles. ^ Close the drum door. ^ Activate the Child Lock so children or animals do not find their way into the drum.
Using the washer Canceling a program Interrupting a program A program can be canceled any time after the program start. ^ Press the "Pause" button briefly. The washer interrupts the program and unlocks the door. To continue: ^ Press the "Start" button. Changing a program A program change is not possible once the program has started. The program must be canceled.
Quick guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", before using the washer.
Quick guide 1. Sort the laundry 3. Select a program ^ Empty all pockets. ^ Press the button of the desired program. ^ Sort the laundry by fabric care label and color. ^ Pretreat stains. 2. Load the laundry The indicator of the selected program lights. 4. Select a temperature The preselected temperature and/or spin speed can be adjusted if the program allows. Example: Duration: MG G P G G GM Warm ^ Open the drum door and load the laundry. ^ Close the drum door.
Quick guide 5. Select an Option 7. Select Delay Start (if desired) ^ Press the "Delay" button. Duration: MG G P G G GM 1:02 h MG G G G P GM High spin Warm ^ With every touch of the "Delay" button, the start is delayed longer. 8. Start a program ^ Select the desired Option with the respective button. Once an Option is selected the indicator lights. 6. Add detergent ^ Press the flashing "Start" button. 9.
Quick guide Handwash X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Silk X Custom Extra White X X X X Delicates sp in pin pin X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Woolens sp in X No X Ho ld X Slo w X ds X Me X gh s X Hi X xs X X X pin t he a No X Ma Co ld rm Wa Wrinkle-free Sanitize Ve ry Normal Ho t Sa nit iz e wa rm Program guide X X X X X X X X X X Denim/Jeans X X X Dress Shirts X X X Comforters X X X X Outerwear X Tab
Using the washer Adding/removing laundry during a wash program ^ Press the "Pause" button briefly. The washer interrupts the program and unlocks the door. The drum door cannot be opened if: – the water temperature is greater than 130°F (55°C). – the water level is too high. ^ Open the drum door. – the program has reached the "Final Spin". ^ Add or remove laundry. – The Child Lock function is activated. ^ Close the door.
Cleaning and Care ,Before cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the unit or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. ,Do not hose the washer down. Cleaning the exterior and control panel ^ Clean the exterior of the washer with a mild solution of non-abrasive detergent or soap and water, and wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in a washing machine, available from Miele.
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the detergent drawer Siphon tube and channel ^ Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. Press down on the red release lever and pull the drawer out of the machine. 1. Remove the siphon tube from the "Softener" compartment and rinse under warm water. Also clean the pipe that the siphon tube is attached to. ^ Clean the detergent drawer with warm water. 2. Replace the siphon tube. Clean detergent residue regularly.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters The washer has two water inlet filters to protect each inlet valve. These filters should be checked and cleaned if necessary every 6 months. This may need to be done more frequently with some water supplies. ^ Turn off the water supply. ^ Unscrew the inlet hose from the valve by turning the connector counterclockwise using a wrench if necessary. ^ Remove the rubber seal, 1, from the connector.
Frequently asked questions , Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work.
Frequently asked questions The display shows a fault message Issue q p o , Possible fault Fix 1) Drain fault Check drain – The drain is – Clean the drain filter and blocked. the drain pump. – The drain hose is too – The maximum drain high. pump height is 3 ft (1m). Water inlet fault Open water faucet – The water intake is blocked. Waterproof system activated The waterproof system Call Technical Service. has activated. Technical fault Call Technical Service There is a fault.
Frequently asked questions General problems with the washer Issue Possible cause Solution The washer shakes during the spin cycle. The four feet are not resting Level the machine (see evenly on the floor. "Leveling the washer"). There are unusual sounds coming from the drain pump. There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning and end of the drain process are normal. Large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser drawer. The water pressure is too low.
Frequently asked questions Unsatisfactory wash results Issue The laundry is not clean enough when using liquid detergent. Possible cause Solution Liquid detergents do not – Use powder detergents contain bleaching containing bleach. agents. Fruit, coffee and – Pre-treat stains tea stains may not be removed. Laundry has a gray – Not enough detergent – Add more detergent to sticky residue. was used to dissolve laundry with grease stains or use a liquid detergent. greasy deposits on heavily soiled laundry.
Frequently asked questions The drum door cannot be opened Possible cause Solution The door is locked during the wash cycles. Press the "Pause" button. The door lock opens. The Child Lock is activated. Deactivate the Child Lock as described in the chapter "Using the washer - Activate the Child Lock". Power failure Open the door as described on the following page. There is still water in the drum and the washer cannot drain the water. Clean the drain filter and drain pump.
Frequently asked questions Opening the drum door during a power failure or when the drain is blocked ,Pull the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning the washer! If the drain is clogged there will be water in the machine (max. 9.25 gal [35 l]). ,Make sure the machine is turned off and the drum has stopped turning. A moving drum is dangerous. ^ Open the detergent dispenser drawer and remove the tool. ^ Place a container under the drain tube.
Frequently asked questions Once the flow of water stops: ,If the drain filter is not securely tightened water will leak out when the machine is used. Opening the drum door ,Make sure the machine is turned off and the drum has stopped turning. A moving drum is dangerous. ^ Remove the drain filter. ^ Clean out any foreign objects or lint from the filter. ^ Pull out the detergent drawer. ^ Insert a screw driver into the slot of the emergency opener and pull upwards. The door will now open.
After sales service Repairs MieleCare In the event of a fault which you cannot fix yourself, please contact the service number on the back of this manual. (only USA) When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information can be found on the data plate located at the door hinge. PC Update The indicator marked PC allows a technician to make use of new technology.
Installation Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.
Installation Front view a High pressure intake hose, red mark for hot water b High pressure intake hose, blue mark for cold water c Power cord d - g Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow (drain options shown) 40 h Control panel i Detergent dispenser drawer and door opener in case of power failure j Drum door k Access panel to lint trap and drain pump l Four height-adjustable feet
Installation Rear view a Electrical connection f Drain hose b W-LAN communication module g Shipping struts c Rear access with grip for transport h Brackets for intake and drain hoses d Water intake hose cold water (blue stripes) e Water intake hose hot water (red stripes) 41
Installation Installation site Installation For best performance front loading washers should be installed on the ground floor or basement of the building. ^ Use the front washer feet and the rear excess end to transport the washer from its shipping pallet to the installation site. Do not lift the washer by the drum door! A concrete or reinforced floor is the most suitable surface for the washer. These floors are less prone to vibration during the spin cycle.
Installation Removing the shipping struts ^ Turn the left shipping strut counterclockwise 90°. ^ Turn the right shipping strut counterclockwise 90°. ^ Withdraw the two struts together with the support plate. ^ Cover the two holes with the provided plugs. ,Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum. The struts must be reinstalled before the machine is moved. The shipping struts should be stored in a safe place for future use.
Installation Leveling the washer To ensure smooth operation the washer must be level. Failure to level the machine can result in increased water and energy consumption, loud noises during the spin cycle or "walking" across the floor during use. Adjust the four leveling feet The washer is leveled by adjusting the four feet. The machine is delivered with all four feet completely screwed in. ^ Tip the machine slightly and place a support, such as a block of wood, underneath it.
Plumbing The washing machine can be connected to a portable water supply. A non-return valve is not needed unless required by building code. The washing machine has ½" (13 mm) pressure hoses with 3/4" (19 mm) female hose thread connections. If there is no water hookup, contact a plumber to install a connection. Make sure that the sealing ring is seated properly on the hose connector. Replace the hose only with a genuine Miele hose, or with a hose able to withstand up to 145 psi (10 bar) pressure.
Plumbing Water connection Tips for a hot water connection ^ Connect the cold water intake hose (blue mark) to the cold water valve and the hot water intake hose (red mark) to the hot water valve. The hot water temperature from the hot water valve must not exceed 140°F (60°C); the ideal temperature is 130°F (55°C).
Plumbing Drainage The 5 foot (1.5 m) drain hose may be connected as follows: 1. Directly into a sink: hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secure it firmly (e.g. by tying the hose to the water faucet). 2. To a stand pipe: place the drain hose into a 1 ½" (4 cm) stand pipe and secure it firmly. ^ The machine drains using a pump with a maximum delivery height of 4 feet (1.2 m). ^ Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose. If desired, the drain hose may be extended to run a maximum of 16 feet (4.
Electrical connection GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Setting the display language The display language can be changed at any time as long as no program is running. ^ Press the "Extended" button until the display shows: Language english B + OK ^ Select the desired language by pressing the left menu button "+". Confirm with "OK". The display is shown in the selected language.
Help protect our environment Disposal of the packing material The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children, as they pose a danger of suffocation. 50 Disposal of an appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled.
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