Operating instructions Washer-dryer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-AU, NZ M.-Nr.
Contents Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 6 Warning and Safety instructions ..................................................................... 7 Operating the washer-dryer ............................................................................. Control panel ....................................................................................................... Touch display and sensors.......................................
Contents 4. Loading the drum ............................................................................................ 5. Starting the programme .................................................................................. 6. End of the programme/unloading laundry....................................................... Programme chart................................................................................................. Timed drying ..........................................................
Contents General problems with the washer-dryer ............................................................ An unsatisfactory wash result ............................................................................. Unsatisfactory drying result................................................................................. The door will not open.........................................................................................
Contents Programme sequence ......................................................................................... TwinDos.......................................................................................................... Soiling............................................................................................................. Water plus level .............................................................................................. Maximum rinse level................................
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposing of your old appliance The transport and protective packaging has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They also contain specific materials, compounds and components, which were essential for their correct function and safety.
Warning and Safety instructions It is essential to read these instructions. This washer-dryer complies with all current local and national safety requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage to property. Read the operating instructions carefully before using the washerdryer. They contain important information on safety, installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the washer-dryer.
Warning and Safety instructions All other types of use are not permitted. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. The washer-dryer is not intended for outdoor use. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety.
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Before installation check the washer-dryer for visible signs of damage. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage, frequency, and connected load) match the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Warning and Safety instructions This washer-dryer is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This lamp must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a qualified electrician or a Miele authorised technician.
Warning and Safety instructions Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele original spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used. If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. This washer-dryer must not be operated in mobile installations (e.g. on a ship).
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials. To avoid the possible danger of fire, please read these warnings carefully. Do not install the washer-dryer in rooms that are subject to frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split, and the reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
Warning and Safety instructions Risk of burning or scalding due to hot temperatures. The metal cap located on the inside of the door glass will be hot after drying. Open the door wide after drying. Do not touch the metal cap. Fabric softener and similar products must be used according to the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging. If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the washer-dryer should not need to be descaled.
Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must never be dried in this washer-dryer: - Items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professional dry-cleaning agents). - Fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like materials. For example, products made from latex foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubberised articles and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling.
Warning and Safety instructions Fabrics that have been pre-treated in solvent-based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being placed in the machine. Never use solvent based cleaning agents (e.g. one containing benzine) in this washer-dryer. This may result in damage to component parts and create toxic fumes. Risk of fire and explosion! If detergent has come into contact with the eyes, rinse out immediately with plenty of lukewarm water.
Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated. Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your washer-dryer. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
Operating the washer-dryer Control panel a sensor Takes you back one level in the menu. b Touch display c Start/Stop sensor Touching the Start/Stop sensor starts the selected programme or cancels a programme that has already started. The programme can be started as soon as the sensor is flashing on and off. The sensor lights up constantly once the programme has started. d Optical interface For service technicians. e sensor For switching the washer-dryer on and off.
Operating the washer-dryer Main menu After switching on the washer-dryer, the main menu will appear in the display. You can access all important submenus from the main menu. Touch the sensor at any time to return to the main menu. Values that have not yet been confirmed are not saved when you return to the main menu. 11:02 11:02 Maintenance Settings Help Washing You can select various wash programmes. Drying You can select various drying programmes.
Operating the washer-dryer Washing/Drying assistant The Washing and Drying assistant guides you step by step so that you can select the optimum wash programme and drying programme for your laundry (see “Washing and Drying assistant”). Maintenance Maintenance options for the TwinDos system and the Rinse out fluff and Clean machine programmes are located in the Maintenance menu (see “Cleaning and care”).
Operating the washer-dryer Setting numerical values Extras menu (multiple selection) Extras 11:02 Quick Soak Water plus Time Extra rinse You can scroll to the right or the left by swiping your finger across the screen. Place your finger on the touch display and swipe it in the direction you want. The orange bar under the pictures shows that there are further options to choose from. To select Extras, touch one or more sensors with Extras. Currently selected Extras are marked orange.
Operating the washer-dryer Pull-down menu Applications The pull-down menu can be used to display information, e.g. about a wash programme. You can use this washer-dryer to: Main wash Cottons 1:57 h 11:02 Temperature Spin speed 40 °C 1600 rpm TwinDos Extras not selected not selected Timer Save Touch the top edge of the screen in the middle and drag down with your finger. - wash separately Maximum load (depending on programme) 8.0 kg.
Before the first use Damage resulting from incorrect installation and connection. Installing and connecting the washer-dryer incorrectly will cause serious property damage. Please observe the instructions in “Installation”. Remove the detergent cartridges and the drain hose elbow from the drum Two detergent cartridges for automatic detergent dispensing and an elbow piece for the drain hose are stored in the drum.
Before the first use Miele@home Your washer-dryer is equipped with an integrated Wi-Fi module. To use this feature, you will need: - a Wi-Fi network - the Miele App - a Miele user account. The user account can be created via the Miele App. The Miele App will guide you as you connect your washer-dryer to your home Wi-Fi network.
Before the first use Switching the washer-dryer on 2. Setting up Miele@home Press the sensor. The welcome screen will light up. The display will guide you through the 6 steps of the initial commissioning process. 1. Setting the language Language english (AU) english (GB) deutsch english (CA) english (US) Set up "Miele@home"? Skip You will be asked to select the language for the display. It is possible to change the language at any time via the Settings menu.
Before the first use 3. Setting the clock format The time of day display can be in 12 h or 24 h clock format. Select the clock format you want and confirm this with the OK sensor. The following message appears in the display: Remove transit bars and observe "Warning and Safety instructions" and "Before using for the first time" in the operating instructions The display will then bring up the screen for setting the time of day. Confirm that the transit bars have been removed with the OK sensor.
Before the first use The following message appears in the display: 5. Setting up TwinDos Please enter the dosing recommendation of your detergent for a wash with normal Set up "TwinDos"? soiling. Take note of your water hardness level. Skip Continue Touch the Continue sensor to set up TwinDos straight away. The dispensing quantity for UltraPhase 1 is preset for (water hardness level I). Dosage for comp. 11:02 48 47 Useful tip: To postpone set-up until later: touch the Skip sensor.
Before the first use Remove the foil from the detergent cartridge. Push the UltraPhase 1 detergent cartridge into compartment 1 until it locks into position. The following message appears in the display: Now enter the settings for UltraPhase 2. Open the access panel for TwinDos.
Before the first use Setting up compartment The dispensing quantity for UltraPhase 2 is preset for (water hardness level I). Dosage for comp. 11:02 38 37 36 ml 35 34 OK Confirm the preset value with the OK sensor, or change the value. UltraPhase 2 Push the UltraPhase 2 detergent cartridge into compartment 2 until it locks into position. The following message appears in the display: Hardness level I 36 ml "TwinDos" is set up.
Before the first use 6. Starting the calibration programme It is important to calibrate the washerdryer to ensure optimum water and energy usage, as well as optimum washing and drying results. To do this, the Cottons programme must be run without laundry and without detergent. No other programmes can be started until calibration has been carried out. The following message appears in the display: Turn on the tap and run the Cottons 90°C programme without any laundry Confirm with the OK sensor.
Environmentally friendly washing and drying Energy and water consumption Detergent - Use the maximum load size for the current programme. The energy and water consumption will then be the lowest in relation to the size of the load. - For precise dispensing, use automatic detergent dispensing. - Programmes that are more efficient with regard to energy and water consumption generally have a longer programme running time.
Washing 1. Preparing the laundry Useful tip: Stains (e.g. blood, egg, coffee, tea) can be pre-treated using some handy tricks which can be found under the "ABC of Stains" on the Miele website. Damage due to solvent-based Empty all pockets. Damage due to foreign objects. Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips etc.) can cause damage to garments and to components in the machine. Check the laundry before washing and remove any foreign objects.
Washing 2. Selecting a programme There are 3 other ways to select a programme: Switching the washer-dryer on - Saved favourite programmes Press the sensor. The interior drum lighting will come on. - Miele MobileStart The drum lighting will go out automatically after a few minutes. Useful tip: To switch the drum lighting on again, open the pull-down menu from the overview menu and then touch the sensor. The main menu will then appear in the display.
Washing 3. Selecting programme settings Select Whites for loads of white items, or Colour for loads containing coloured items. Selecting the temperature If you are using a different type of detergent, this must be selected. You can alter the preset temperature of the wash programme. The temperatures reached inside the washer-dryer may differ from the selected temperatures. The combination of energy input and washing time achieves an optimum washing result. Select compartment or .
Washing Selecting Extras You can supplement the wash programmes with Extras. Touch the Extras sensor. Select one or more Extras. Not all Extras can be combined. Extras that cannot be combined are greyed out and cannot be selected. Confirm with the OK sensor. The display will change to the standard menu for that wash programme. Selecting stains In order to clean stained laundry more effectively, you can choose from a list of various types of stains.
Washing 4. Loading the drum Closing the door Opening the door Reach under the door grip and pull the door open. Make sure that no items are caught between the door and the seal. Check the drum for pets or foreign objects before loading it with laundry. Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed.
Washing 5. Adding detergent Detergent can be dispensed via TwinDos , via the detergent dispenser drawer or with CapDosing . TwinDos The washer-dryer has the TwinDos system. TwinDos must be activated (see “Before the first use”). How UltraPhase 1 and UltraPhase 2 work Touch the TwinDos sensor and select the colour composition of your laundry. Deactivating TwinDos dispensing Touch the TwinDos sensor. Touch the Off sensor.
Washing Selecting the degree of soiling The level of soiling in laundry is divided into three settings: - Light No visible soiling or stains - Normal Visibly soiled and/or just a few slight stains - Heavy Heavily soiled and/or stains clearly visible Using other methods to remove stains If you wish to use additional methods of stain removal, you have the following options: - Using the Booster capsule and activating CapDosing - Add the stain remover to the compartment in the detergent dispenser drawe
Washing Detergent dispenser drawer Any detergent suitable for automatic front loading washing machines can be used with this appliance. Please observe the instructions for use and dosage on the detergent packaging. Ensure that TwinDos dispensing is deactivated. Adding detergent Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergents to the compartments.
Washing Adding fabric softener Tips on dosing Adjust the detergent dosage to the level of soiling of the laundry and the size of the load. Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller load sizes (e.g. reduce the amount of detergent by ¹⁄₃ when washing a half load). Too little detergent results in: - laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. Add the fabric softener or the liquid starch to the compartment. Do not exceed the maximum level mark.
Washing CapDosing Inserting a capsule If you selected CapDosing when setting the programme, detergent will be dispensed via the capsule for this wash programme. Open the detergent dispenser drawer. Only one capsule can be selected per wash programme. Three different types of capsules are available: = Fabric care (e.g. fabric softener, proofing agent) = Additives (e.g. detergent enhancers) = Detergent (for the main wash only) Open the lid of the / compartment.
Washing Remove the empty capsule at the end of the wash programme. For technical reasons, a small amount of water will remain in the capsule. Close the lid and press it firmly shut. Close the detergent dispenser drawer. The capsule is opened by the act of inserting it in the detergent dispenser drawer. The contents can run out of the capsule if you then remove it from the detergent drawer before it is used. In this case, dispose of the capsule and do not re-use it.
Washing 6. Starting the programme Adding laundry - AddLoad The programme can be started when the Start/Stop sensor is flashing on and off. Laundry can be added or removed if Add laundry is illuminated in the display. Touch the Add laundry sensor. Touch the Start/Stop sensor. The door will lock and the programme will start. The following will appear in the display: Please wait The programme status will appear in the display. The programme will stop and the door will unlock.
Washing 7. End of the programme/ unloading laundry At the end of the programme, the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes. The door will lock and the following will appear in the display: Finish/Anti-crease and Unlock with "Start/ Stop". Spin cycle Programme rpm ECO 40-60 1600 Cottons 1600 Minimum iron 1200 QuickPower 1600 Delicates 900 Touch the Start/Stop sensor. Shirts 900 The door will unlock.
Washing Final spin speed in wash programmes Interim spin When a programme is selected, the optimum spin speed for this wash programme is shown in the display. A faster spin speed can be selected for certain wash programmes. The highest selectable spin speed is indicated in the table. Omitting the final spin (Rinse hold) Select the Rinse hold Extra. The laundry is not spun after the final rinse and remains in the rinse water.
Washing Programme chart ECO 40-60 Max. load 8.0 kg Items Normally soiled cotton garments. Notes - A laundry load consisting of mixed cottons that are intended for washing at 40°C or 60°C can be washed in the same wash cycle. Information for customers: You cannot normally select any temperatures or Extras for the ECO 40-60 wash programme. Note for test institutes: Energy labelling programme according to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2 (refer to www.energyrating.gov.au website for consumption data).
Washing Shirts Cold to 60°C Max. load 1.0 kg/2.0 kg Items Shirts and blouses made of cotton and mixed fibre. Notes - Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary. - Turn shirts and blouses inside out, do up buttons and turn collars and cuffs inwards. - Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Silks programme. - If the Pre-ironing Extra is switched on, the maximum load capacity is decreased to 1.0 kg. Woollens Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.
Washing Proofing 40 °C Max. load 2.5 kg Items For treating microfibre fabric, ski wear or table linen made from mainly synthetic fibres to provide a finish which is resistant to water and dirt. Notes - The items should be freshly laundered and spun or dried before proofing. - For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards. This can be achieved by drying them in the tumble dryer or ironing them. Curtains Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.
Washing Trainers Cold to 40°C Max. 2 pairs Items Sport shoes only (not leather shoes). Notes - Observe the instructions on the care label. - Do not use fabric softener. - Coarse soiling should be brushed off first. - Close Velcro fasteners. - A pre-rinse without detergent is carried out automatically to remove dust. Silks Cold to 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg Items Silks and other hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace and silk. Notes Place stockings and bras in a laundry bag.
Washing Cottons hygiene 60°C to 90°C Max. load 8.0 kg Items Cotton or linen with direct skin contact or for which special hygiene requirements apply, e.g. underwear, bed linen, encasing products. Notes - Observe the instructions on the care label. - Temperature holding times are longer than in the Cottons programme. - Safe removal of viruses and bacteria in combination with the AllergoWash Extra and detergent dispensing via TwinDos with UltraPhase 1 and 2.
Washing Cottons / Max. load 8.0 kg Items Moderately soiled cotton garments. Notes - With , the wash temperature reached is below 60°C. The wash performance is the same as with the Cottons 60°C programme.
Washing Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spin cycle Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses ECO 40-60 2-3 Cottons 2 1,2,3 2,3 2–5 Minimum iron 2–4 QuickPower 2 Delicates 2,3 3 2–4 Shirts 3–4 Woollens 2 Denim 2–4 Outerwear Proofing 2,3 3 3–4 – 1 3 Curtains 3–4 Express 20 1 3 2,3 Sportswear 2–3 Dark garments
Washing = low water level = medium water level = high water level Special features in the programme sequence Anti-crease = intensive rhythm = normal rhythm = sensitive rhythm = ultra sensitive rhythm = handwash rhythm At the end of the programme, the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing. Exception: There is no Anti-crease phase in the Woollens and Silks programme. The drum door can be opened at any time during the anti-crease phase.
Washing PowerWash PowerWash is a washing technique developed by Miele which is activated in the following wash programmes: - ECO 40–60 (with small and medium load sizes) - the wash temperature is higher than 60 °C - Extras such as Pre-wash or Water plus have been selected - a large load size is being washed in the ECO 40-60 or Cottons programmes - Cottons (with small and medium load sizes) Special features - QuickPower - Drenching phase - Minimum iron - Shirts - Automatic plus - Delicates How it works
Washing Extras Extra gentle You can supplement the wash programmes with Extras. Drum rotation and wash duration are reduced. Lightly soiled fabrics are washed more gently. Not all Extras can be selected with every programme. Selecting Extras Touch the Extras sensor. Select one or more Extras. Not all Extras can be combined. Extras that cannot be combined are greyed out and cannot be selected. Confirm with the OK sensor. The display will change to the standard menu for that wash programme.
Washing Soak Extra quiet For heavily soiled fabrics with protein stains. This option reduces noise levels during the wash programme. Use this if you want to wash during quiet periods (for instance when children are sleeping). The machine will activate the Rinse hold option and not spin. The programme duration is longer. A soak duration of between 30 minutes and 5 hours in 30-minute increments can be selected. See “Settings” for more information. The factory default setting is 30 minutes.
Washing Detergent Detergent dispensing aids Any detergent suitable for automatic front loading washing machines can be used with this appliance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and dosage recommendations on the packaging. Use dispensing aids (e.g. balls) if these are supplied with the detergent, particularly when using liquid detergent.
Washing Using fabric softener, liquid starch or starch separately Prepare the starch in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. Useful tip: When adding fabric softener, activate the Water plus Extra. Dispensing via the detergent dispenser drawer Add fabric softener to the compartment or insert the appropriate capsule. Add liquid starch to the compartment and powder or viscous starch to the compartment. Select the Separate rinse or Starch programme.
Washing Miele detergents Miele detergents have been specially designed for everyday use in Miele washing machines. See “Detergents and care products” for more information about these detergents.
Washing The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the section "Washing" in the Programme chart.
Drying Separate drying The separate drying programme should be run if the load in the wash programme is greater than the maximum load permitted for drying, or if you only want to dry part of the load that was washed. 1. Preparing the laundry Sorting the laundry Sort the laundry according to type of fibre/weave, size, garment care label symbol, and the drying level required. This will help you to achieve an even drying result. Before drying, check the drying symbol on the care label.
Drying Drying 2. Selecting a programme Switching the washer-dryer on Press the sensor. The interior drum lighting will come on. The drum lighting will go out automatically after a few minutes. Useful tip: To switch the drum lighting on again, open the pull-down menu from the overview menu and then touch the sensor. The main menu will then appear in the display.
Drying 3. Selecting programme settings Selecting a thermospin spin speed The preset spin speed for the thermospin can be changed if required. Touch the Spin speed sensor. Select the desired spin speed. The display will change to the standard menu for that drying programme. Selecting the drying level The preset drying level for a programme can be changed if required. Touch the Drying level sensor. Select the desired drying level. The display will then change to the standard menu for the programme.
Drying 4. Loading the drum 5. Starting the programme Opening the door The programme can be started when the Start/Stop sensor is flashing on and off. Reach under the door grip and pull the door open. Check the drum for pets or foreign objects before loading it with laundry. Load the laundry loosely in the drum. Overloading places a strain on the textiles and affects drying results. Observe the maximum loads listed in the Programme chart. Closing the door Touch the Start/Stop sensor.
Drying Adding laundry Laundry can be added or removed if Add laundry is illuminated in the display. Touch the Add laundry sensor. The following will appear in the display: Please wait The programme will stop and the door will unlock. Risk of burning when touching hot laundry in the drum. You could burn yourself. Open the door. Add or remove laundry. Close the door. 6.
Drying Programme chart * Weights are based on the weight of dry laundry. 1 For further information on Timed drying, see the end of the Programme chart. ECO 40-60 Max. load 4.0 kg* Normal Cotton textiles: T-shirts, underwear, baby clothes, workwear, jackets, covers, aprons, overalls, hand towels, bath towels, bathrobes and flannelette/bed linen. Energy labelling programme according to AS/NZS 2442.1 & AS/NZS 2442.2 (refer to http://www.energyrating.gov.au website for consumption data). Cottons Max.
Drying Delicates Max. load 1.0 kg* Normal plus, Normal, Hand iron, Timed drying 1 Items Delicate items with the symbol on the care label made of synthetic fibres, easy care cotton or blended fabric, e.g. shirts, blouses, lingerie and evening wear with sequins and beading. Notes Reducing the load will reduce creasing. Shirts Max. load 1.0 kg* Normal plus, Normal, Hand iron, Timed drying 1 Items Shirts and blouses.
Drying Freshen up Max. load 1.0 kg* Normal, Hand iron, Timed drying 1 Items Clean dry garments and garments that have been worn briefly and are not soiled. Notes The laundry is dampened before the programme starts to help reduce creasing. - Normal: for garments that are required immediately. - Hand iron: for garments that are to be ironed or hung out to dry completely on a coat hanger. Notes Creasing increases the larger the load and the longer the drying time. Steam care Max. load 2.
Drying Express 20 Max. load 3.5 kg* Normal plus, Normal, Hand iron, Timed drying 1 Items Garments suitable for the Cottons programme. Notes The programme duration is particularly short when washing and drying lightly soiled laundry in a continuous sequence. Sportswear Max. load 2.5 kg* Normal plus, Normal, Hand iron, Timed drying Items 1 Sportswear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Dark garments Normal plus, Normal, Hand iron, Timed drying Items Max. load 3.
Drying Pillows Timed drying 2 pillows (40 x 80 cm) or 1 pillow (80 x 80 cm) 1 Items Pillows with synthetic filling that are suitable for tumble drying. Notes Pillows can still feel damp after being dried. You can use this programme several times until the pillow feels dry. Cottons hygiene Max. load 4.0 kg* Normal Items Cottons and linen fabrics, which are in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear, nappies, towelling, bed linen, pillow and mattress covers.
Drying Cottons Max. load 4.0 kg* Normal Items 1 Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal residual moisture. Timed drying Timed drying is particularly suitable for small loads or when you want to dry individual items. The items are dried with warm air (a drying time between 20 minutes and 2 hours can be selected). The drying temperature is adjusted to match the programme selected. Do not select the longest drying time to start with.
Drying Thermospin SingleDry A thermospin is carried out in some drying programmes to reduce energy consumption. For efficiently drying a very small load size (< 1 kg) in a normal drying programme. Thermospin is not carried out if timed drying is selected. The maximum spin speed for the thermospin is the maximum permitted spin speed for the appropriate wash programme. The thermospin can be reduced to 800 rpm. Extras You can select Extras to augment drying programmes. Not all Extras can be combined.
Washing and Drying Washing and drying in one continuous sequence It is advisable to wash and dry in a continuous sequence when the amount of laundry to be washed does not exceed the amount to be dried, and the amount to be dried does not exceed the permitted dry weight for the programme. It is essential to read the sections “Washing” and “Drying”. 1. Preparing the laundry Empty all pockets. Sort the laundry according to colour and type of fibre/weave. Check the symbols on the care labels. 2.
Washing and Drying 4. Selecting programme settings Select the desired temperature, spin speed and drying level. The minimum spin speed cannot be lower than 800 rpm. For some programmes the spin speed cannot be changed. To prevent laundry forming a ring against the drum wall, the spin speed is limited to a maximum of 1,200 rpm when washing and drying in a continuous sequence. Select TwinDos or CapDosing if desired. Select further Extras or stains as required.
After each washing or drying programme Open the drum door fully. Risk of burning due to hot metal. The metal cap located on the inside of the door glass will be hot after drying. Do not touch the metal cap. Remove the laundry. Laundry left in the drum could shrink, discolour or be damaged in the next washing or drying programme. Check that all items have been removed from the drum. Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles, e.g. buttons, which might be lodged there.
Changing the programme sequence Changing the programme (safety lock) Selecting another programme It is not possible to change the programme, the temperature, the spin speed or the selected Extras after the programme has started. This prevents the appliance being operated unintentionally, e.g. by children. Select the required programme. If the washer-dryer is switched off during active programme operation, the standby function does not switch the washer-dryer off completely after 15 minutes.
Favourite programmes Creating a favourite programme You can save your own customised wash programmes under names of your choice. Entering a name It is best to select short, memorable names. Touch the letters or characters you want. Option 1 Confirm with the Save sensor. Scroll through the main menu until Favourites appears. The programme will then be saved to the Favourites programme list. Touch the Favourites sensor. The display will change to show the Favourites menu.
Washing/Drying assistant The assistant helps you with washing and drying loads consisting of items with different care labels. The appliance will use the list of items to put together a suitable programme. The programme which has been tailored to your laundry is ready to start. Helpful tips are sometimes displayed before the start of the programme. Useful tip: You can add individual programme settings, e.g. Extras, before you start the programme.
Timer/SmartStart Timer Deleting the Timer The Timer can be used to set the time at which a programme starts or finishes. The programme start can be delayed by up to 24 hours. The selected timer can be deleted before the programme starts. Touch the or sensor. Setting the Timer The selected time for the timer appears in the display. Touch the Timer sensor. Touch the Delete sensor. Select the Finish at or Start at option. Confirm with the OK sensor.
Timer/SmartStart SmartStart (only functional in selected countries) The SmartStart function lets you define a time period during which your washer-dryer will start automatically. The machine will start on receipt of a signal, e.g. from your energy supplier, that indicates that the electricity rate is particularly economical. This function is active when the SmartGrid setting is switched on. The timeframe can be defined between 1 minute and 24 hours.
Cleaning and care Starting maintenance programmes Starting a programme The washer-dryer has 3 maintenance programmes. Touch the sensor for the container you want to clean. Scroll through the main menu until Maintenance appears. Confirm Start Maintenance programme? with the Yes sensor. Touch the Maintenance sensor. Follow the instructions in the display. Maintenance Clean "TwinDos" Select Clean "TwinDos".
Cleaning and care Clean machine Rinse out fluff With frequent washing at low temperatures there is a danger of a build-up of bacteria in the washer-dryer. During drying, fluff is developed and can collect in the drum and suds container. Run the Rinse out fluff programme before the machine is used again so that fluff cannot be deposited on the next load or cause a blockage. Cleaning the washer-dryer will significantly reduce bacteria, mould and biofilm and prevent the build-up of unpleasant odours.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the external casing and fascia panel Risk of electric shock. The mains voltage is applied to the washer-dryer even if it is switched off. Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply before cleaning or maintenance. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Washing at low temperatures and the use of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up of mould and bacteria in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the siphon and the channel Pull the siphon out of the compartment and clean it under warm running water. Clean the siphon tube in the same way. Refit the siphon. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing. Replace the detergent dispenser drawer. Useful tip: Leave the detergent dispenser drawer slightly open to allow it to dry.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filter The washer-dryer has a filter to protect the water inlet valve. The filter at the open end of the water inlet hose should be checked approximately every 6 months. Perform this check more often if there are frequent interruptions to the external water supply. First turn off the tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess. Hold the free end of the water inlet hose upside down.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call. Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions.
Problem solving guide Fault messages after a programme has been cancelled Problem Possible cause and remedy The water inlet is blocked or restricted. Check whether the tap is turned on properly. Check whether the inlet hose is kinked. Check whether there is sufficient water pressure. Water intake fault. Turn on the tap. The filter in the water inlet is blocked. Clean the filter. Drainage fault. Clean drain filter and pump. Check the drain hose. Waterproof system activated.
Problem solving guide Fault messages at the end of a programme Message Possible cause and remedy The pumps are dirty. Clean the pumps as described in the “Problem solving guide – Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power cut”. Restart the wash programme after cleaning. Intensive flow: Clean the filter and jet nozzle or remove foreign objects from the pump housing The jet in the top of the door ring is blocked with fluff. Remove the fluff with your finger.
Problem solving guide Fault messages at the end of a programme Message Possible cause and remedy The smoothing process which the laundry undergoes at the end of the programme could not be carried out properly. Check whether the washer-dryer is aligned correctly as described in “Installation – Levelling the machine”. Check whether the maximum delivery head of 1.0 m has been exceeded. Align the machine. Laundry not properly spun. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele.
Problem solving guide Problems with TwinDos Problem Possible cause and remedy The cartridge is empty. Replace the cartridge. Check whether the laundry is clean. There may not have been enough detergent. Wash the items again if necessary. Fit a new cartridge or fill container Only a few more washes possible before a new cartridge is needed The detergent in the cartridge is running low. The remaining detergent is sufficient for another 4 to 8 wash programmes. Order a new cartridge.
Problem solving guide Problems with TwinDos Problem Possible cause and remedy There are dark specks in the liquid detergent. Mould has developed in the detergent. Pour the liquid detergent out of the container and then clean the container thoroughly. No detergent and/or fabric softener was dispensed. Automatic dispensing has not been activated. Touch the TwinDos sensor before running the next programme. Automatic dispensing will be activated.
Problem solving guide General problems with the washer-dryer Problem Possible cause and remedy The washer-dryer is not The machine feet are not level. steady during a spin Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly. cycle. Unusual pumping noises. This is not a fault. Slurping noises occur at the end of the pump sequence as a normal part of operation. Spinning sounds during This is not a fault. The machine will spin even during the drying process. a drying programme (thermospin).
Problem solving guide General problems with the washer-dryer Problem Possible cause and remedy Fabric softener is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment. The siphon tube is not correctly positioned or clogged. Clean the siphon (see “Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer”). At the end of the The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer programme there is still onto which the capsule is placed is blocked. liquid in the capsule.
Problem solving guide General problems with the washer-dryer Problem Possible cause and remedy Foam comes out of the detergent dispenser drawer while the Rinse out fluff programme is running. There is residual detergent from the last programme in the suds container. Make sure you always dispense the correct amount of detergent. For precise dispensing, use automatic detergent dispensing. There is foam in the drum at the end of the Rinse out fluff programme.
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause and remedy White residues which look like powder detergent are seen on dark textiles after washing. The detergent contains compounds (zeolites) to aid water softening which are not soluble in water. These have ended up on the laundry. Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush once the laundry is dry. In the future, wash dark textiles with a detergent which contains no zeolites.
Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause and remedy The laundry is too damp The load is too small. The electronics could not after drying and assess the residual moisture correctly. Check load appears in the Start the programme again and instead of a drying display level select a Timed drying programme. In the future use a Timed drying programme for small amounts of laundry.
Problem solving guide The door will not open Problem Possible cause and remedy The door cannot be opened while a programme is running. The door is locked during a programme. Follow the instructions in “Washing – 6. Starting a programme“. There is still water in the drum and the washer-dryer is unable to drain. Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as described in “Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power cut”. The water level in the drum is too high.
Problem solving guide Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/ or power cut Switch the washer-dryer off. Open the drain pump access panel. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, a large quantity of water can remain in the washer-dryer. Slowly unscrew the filters until water runs out. Be careful not to release too much water at once. If the flow of water is too strong, some water can seep into the machine base and activate the water protection float switch.
Problem solving guide Cleaning the drain filters Opening the door Danger of injury due to rotating drum! Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. Danger of injury! Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove laundry. Clean the filters thoroughly. Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins) and clean the interior. Turn the impellers by hand to check that they rotate freely. Use a screwdriver to unlock the door of the appliance as shown.
Service Contact in case of fault Warranty In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact Miele. The manufacturer's warranty for this appliance is 2 years. You can book a Miele customer service call-out online at www.miele.com.au/service or www.miele.co.nz/service. Contact information for Miele can be found at the end of this booklet. For further information, please refer to your warranty booklet.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Front view a Water inlet hose (waterproof metal, braided) e Detergent dispenser drawer b Electrical connection g Access to drain filters, drain pump and emergency release c Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) d Control panel 100 f Door h Access panel for TwinDos containers i 4 height-adjustable feet
*INSTALLATION* Installation Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine d Safety caps for transit bars b Drain hose e Transport clips for water inlet hoses and drain hoses c Water inlet hose f Electrical connection 101
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface. It is far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface. Please note: The washer-dryer must be level and securely positioned. To avoid vibrations during spinning the washer-dryer must not be installed on soft floor coverings. If installing on a wooden joist floor, please note: Check for the presence of pipes and cables first.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Then pull the transit bar out. Then pull the transit bar out. Removing the right transit bar Covering the holes Risk of injury from sharp edges! There is a risk of injury from reaching into holes that are not covered. The holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed. Push the flap outwards and turn the transit bar 90° using the enclosed spanner. Press the flaps firmly shut until they click into place.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Refitting the transit bars Risk of damage from incorrect transport. The washer-dryer may become damaged if moved without the transit bars in place. Keep the transit bars in a safe place. Fit them again if the washer-dryer is to be moved (e.g. when moving house). Opening the flaps Installing under a continuous worktop Building under kits* must only be installed/dismantled by a specialist. - A special building under kit* is required.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Levelling the washer-dryer The washer-dryer must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance, in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is restricted.
*INSTALLATION* Installation The Miele water protection system The water protection system protects all parts of the washer-dryer from water damage. The system consists of three main components: - the inlet hose - the electronic unit, and the drainage and overflow protection - the drain hose Inlet hose - Protects the safety valve from bursting The inlet hose can withstand pressure of more than 14,000 kPa.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Water intake Health risk and risk of damage due to contaminated incoming water. The quality of the water used must correspond to the drinking water specification of the country in which the appliance is being operated. Always connect the appliance to potable water. Maintenance Only use a genuine Miele hose that has been pressure tested to withstand at least 14,000 kPa should you ever need a replacement.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Drainage Connecting to a washbasin The suds are drained through a drain pump with a 1 m delivery head. For the water to drain freely, the hose must be installed free of kinks. The elbow piece supplied hooks onto the end of the hose. If required, the hose can be extended to a length of up to 5 m. The necessary parts can be purchased from Miele. For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max. of 1.8 m) a replacement drain pump will need to be fitted.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Electrical connection The washer-dryer is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug ready for connection to a 230V electricity supply. The voltage, rated load and plug rating are given on the data plate. Please ensure these match the household mains supply. The socket must be easily accessible after the washer-dryer has been installed. If the switch is not accessible after installation an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles.
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 637 mm Depth with door open 1055 mm Height for building under 820 (+8/-2) mm Width for building under 600 mm Weight Approx. 98 kg Capacity, washing Capacity, drying 8.0 kg dry laundry 4.0 kg dry laundry Supply voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Minimum water flow pressure 100 kPa (1 bar) Maximum water flow pressure 1000 kPa (10 bar) Water inlet hose length 1.55 m Drain hose length 1.
40 QuickPower Quick Extra activated 11 17 40 35 30 47 72 57 Litres Water 1:21 2:06 0:49 0:39 0:20 1:59 2:39 2:29 h:min Duration – – – – 27 30 20 54 °C Temperature 1 – – – – 60 30 50 50 % Residual moisture – – – – 1200 1200 1600 1600 rpm Spin speed Consumption data can vary from the nominal values listed depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply a
Garment care label symbols Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature at which the garment can be washed. Drying Normal temperature Low temperature Do not tumble dry Normal agitation Reduced agitation Much reduced agitation Approx. 200 °C Hand wash Approx. 150 °C Do not wash Approx. 110 °C Programme selection examples Programme Ironing Ironing with steam can cause irreversible damage.
Settings Default settings can be altered to adapt the washer-dryer to different requirements. Settings can be altered at any time. Calling up settings Scroll through the main menu until Settings appears. Touch the Settings sensor. The display will change to show the Settings menu. Selecting settings The settings are grouped into different areas. 11:02 Controls / Display Network Programme sequence Appliance parameters Change the value displayed and confirm with OK ... ...
Settings Controls / Display Language The display can be set to appear in one of several different languages. The flag after the word Language acts as a guide in case a language which is not understood is set. Memory The washer-dryer will save the last settings selected for a programme (temperature, spin speed and some of the Extras) after the programme has started. The language selected is saved. The next time the programme is chosen these saved settings will appear in the display.
Settings Display brightness The brightness of the display can be altered. It can be set to one of seven different settings. Programme sequence TwinDos You can set and check the type of detergent and dispensing quantities. Select detergent Temperature unit The temperature can be displayed as degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). Factory default setting: Celsius (°C).
Settings Change dosage The values set for dispensing detergent from compartments and can be checked and corrected. Soiling You can specify the default setting for the degree of soiling. - Light - Normal - Heavy (factory default) Water plus level There are 4 different water levels which can be selected by activating the Water plus Extra.
Settings Longer pre-wash Cottons If you require a longer pre-wash, you can extend the standard pre-wash time of 25 minutes. Options - Normal (factory default setting) 25-minute pre-wash. - + 6 min 31-minute pre-wash. - + 9 min 34-minute pre-wash. - + 12 min 37-minute pre-wash. Gentle action With Gentle action activated, drum agitation is reduced. In this way, lightly soiled items can be washed more gently. Gentle action can be activated for the Cottons and the Minimum iron programmes.
Settings Extended cool down The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be extended if required. This cools the garments down even more. The cooling down phase can only be extended if a drying level has been selected. Extended cool down is not active for timed drying. Network Miele@home Control the networking of your washer-dryer with your Wi-Fi network. Options - Set up This message only appears if the washer-dryer has not yet been connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Settings The setting is only visible if Miele@home is set up. The Wi-Fi function is deactivated and the Wi-Fi connection will be reset to the factory default. The network configuration should be reset whenever the washer-dryer is being disposed of or sold, or if a used washer-dryer is being put into operation. This is the only way to ensure that all personal data has been removed and, in the case of the latter, the previous owner will no longer be able to access the appliance.
Settings The RemoteUpdate function is used for updating the software in your washerdryer. If an update is available for your washer-dryer, it will automatically download it. Updates will not be installed automatically. They must be initiated manually. If you do not install an update, you can continue to use your washer-dryer in the usual way. However, Miele recommends installing updates.
Settings Appliance parameters Copyright and licences for operating and control software For the purpose of operating and controlling the appliance, Miele uses proprietary or third-party software that is not covered by open source licensing terms. These items of software/software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of Miele and third parties must be respected. In addition, the appliance contains software components which are distributed under open source licensing terms.
Settings Installation requirements Low water pressure If the water pressure is below 100 kPa (1 bar), the washer-dryer will stop the programme and a water intake fault message will appear. If the on-site water pressure cannot be increased and the water pressure is constantly low, activating this setting will prevent the programme from being cancelled. Factory default setting: Low water pressure is switched off.
Detergents and care products Detergent, fabric care, additives and machine care products are available for this machine. All the products have been designed for Miele appliances. These and many other useful products can be ordered via the internet at shop.miele.com (depending on country) or from Miele (see end of this booklet for contact details).
Detergents and care products Specialist detergents Caps CottonRepair These specialist detergents are available as convenient single-use capsules.
Detergents and care products Fabric care Machine care products These fabric care products are available as convenient single-use capsules.
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