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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CLEANING AND CARE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
Program overview Detergent Cleaning and care Frequently asked questions...
Program Temperature Speed Load
Normal Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold Maximum, No Spin Full load (17.6lb/8kg)
Cotton, linen, and mixed-fiber fabrics made of both cotton and linen.
Sanitize Sanitize Maximum, High, No Spin Full load (17.6lb/8kg)
Cotton or linen fabrics with direct skin contact or for which special hygiene requirements apply.
Wrinkle-free Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Half load (8.8lb/4kg)
Synthetic or mixed-fiber fabrics, or wrinkle-free cotton.
Delicates Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (6.6lb/3kg)
For delicate fabrics made from synthetic fibers.
QuickIntenseWash Hot plus, Warm plus Maximum, High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Full load (11lb/5kg)
For lightly or moderately soiled fabrics which are also suitable for washing in the Cottons program.
Express Warm plus, Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Half load (7.7lb/3.5kg)
Cotton fabrics that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly soiled.
Handwash Warm plus, Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (4.4lb/2kg)
For delicate fabrics which are only suitable for hand washing.
Towels Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold Maximum, High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Full load (11 lb/5kg)
For linen or cotton towels used for personal hygiene.
Extra White Hot plus Maximum, High Full load (17.6 lb/8kg)
For white textiles made of cotton or linen without special hygiene requirements.
Dress Shirts Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (4.4lb/2kg)
Pre-treat collars and cuffs depending on the level of soiling.
Denim/Jeans Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (4.4lb/2kg)
Textiles made from denim.
Darks Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (4.4lb/2kg)
Wash inside out.
Woolens Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (4.4lb/2kg)
Wool or wool-blend fabrics.
Silks Warm, Cold Slow, No Spin Very small load (2.2lb/1kg)
Silks and other hand-washable fabrics with no wool content. Place tights, bras, etc., in a laundry bag.
Outdoor Warm plus, Warm, Cold Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (5.5lb/2.5kg)
Performance outerwear (e.g., jackets and pants) made from membrane fabric such as Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER®, etc.
Proofing Warm plus High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (5.5lb/2.5kg)
Treating microfiber fabric, ski wear, or table linens/drapes made from mainly synthetic fibers to provide a finish which is resistant to water and dirt.
Sportswear Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Half load (7.7lb/3kg)
Sportswear such as jerseys and leggings, as well as microfiber and fleece garments.
Sneakers Warm plus, Warm, Cold Slow, No Spin Max. 2 pairs of shoes
Sport shoes only (not leather shoes); brush coarse soiling off before washing. Close Velcro fasteners.
Downs Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Small load (4.4lb/2kg)
Jackets, sleeping bags, pillows, and other down-filled items.
Pillows Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin 2 pillows 15 3/4" x 31 1/2" or
1 pillow 31 1/2" x 31 1/2"
Washable pillows with synthetic filling.
Table Linens/Drapes Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Full load (13.2 lb/6kg)
Table linen and drapes made of cotton and linen.
Curtains Warm plus, Warm, Cold Slow, No Spin Small load (4.4lb/2kg)
Curtains made from synthetic fibers which have been specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer.
Baby Clothes Hot plus, Hot, Warm plus, Warm, Cold Maximum, High, Medium, Slow, No Spin Full load (13.2 lb/6kg)
Baby clothes, baby towels, bath gowns, toweling items, bibs made from cotton.
Detergents recommended by Miele
Miele
UltraPhase1 and 2
Miele Capsules
Normal –
Sanitize –
Wrinkle-free –
Delicates –
QuickIntenseWash – – –
Express – –
Extra White –
Dress Shirts –
Denim/Jeans – –
Darks – –
Woolens – – –
Silks – – –
Outdoor – – –
Proofing – – –
Sportswear – – –
Sneakers –
Downs – – –
Pillows – – –
Table Linens/Drapes –
Curtains – –
Baby Clothes –
Quick Rinse – – –
Recommendation Special-purpose detergents (e.g., Wool-
Care)
– No recommendation Fabric care (e.g., fabric softener)
Additives (e.g., booster)
Cleaning the detergent drawer
Washing at low temperatures and the use
of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up
of bacteria in the detergent drawer.
Clean the entire drawer at regular inter-
vals for hygiene reasons, even if you are
using the TwinDos system exclusively.
Pull out the deter-
gent drawer until a
resistance is felt.
Press down the release button and, at
the same time, pull the drawer com-
pletely out of the machine.
Removing and cleaning the insert for
liquid detergents
An insert for liquid detergents is located in
the compartment of the detergent
drawer.
Remove the in-
sert. Clean the in-
sert thoroughly
with warm water.
Cleaning the siphon inside the
compartment
Compartment 1 has a siphon for better dis-
pensing of the chlorine bleach.
Remove the re-
lease catch.
Remove the
siphon and clean
under warm run-
ning water.
Cleaning the siphon inside the
compartment
Remove the
siphon from the
compartment
and clean under
warm running wa-
ter.
Clean all compartments with warm wa-
ter.
Cleaning the detergent-drawer housing
Use a bottle brush
to remove deter-
gent residues and
limescale from the
jets inside the de-
tergent-drawer
housing.
Replace the detergent drawer.
Tip: Leave the detergent drawer slightly
open to allow it to dry.
Sanitize info (cleaning the drum)
Washing at low temperatures and/or using
liquid detergents can cause bacteria and
odors to build up in the washing machine.
Use the Clean Machine program to clean
the washing machine. Note the message in
the display: Hygiene info: Select “Mainte-
nance” and run the “Clean Machine” pro-
gram.
Problem Possible cause and solution
The display remains dark
and the Start/Stop button
indicator light does not
come on.
There is no power to the machine.
Check whether the plug is plugged in.
Check whether the fuse has tripped.
The washing machine has switched off automatically to
save energy.
Switch it back on with the button.
Door will not lock. Con-
tact Service.
The door is not closed properly. The door lock could not
engage.
Close the door again.
Start the program again.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Ser-
vice.
Drainage fault. Clean
drain filter and pump. Check
the drain hose.
The drain is blocked or restricted.
The drain hose has been fixed too high.
Clean the filter and the pump.
The maximum drain height is 3' 3" (1m).
Water intake fault. Open
the water supply.
The water intake is blocked or restricted.
Check whether the faucet is turned on properly.
Check whether the intake hose is kinked.
Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.
The filter in the water intake is blocked.
Clean the filter.
Waterproof system acti-
vated. Close water supply
and contact Service.
The water protection system has reacted.
Close the faucet.
Contact Miele Service.
Fault F. If restart fails,
contact Service.
There is a fault.
Disconnect the washing machine from the power supply.
Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker.
Wait at least 2minutes before reconnecting the wash-
ing machine to the power supply.
Then switch the washing machine on again.
Restart the program.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Ser-
vice.
Problem Possible cause and solution
Check dosage
Excessive foam has built up during washing.
Check the amount of detergent dispensed.
With automatic detergent dispensing, check the dispens-
ing quantity set.
Observe the instructions on the detergent packaging and
the level of soiling on the laundry.
If necessary, reduce the dispensing quantity by incre-
ments of 10%.
Hygiene info: Select “Main-
tenance” and run the “Clean
Machine” program.
When washing, a wash program using a temperature
above 140°F (60°C) has not been run for a long time.
In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odors build-
ing up in the machine, run the Clean Machine program
using Miele clean machine or universal powder deter-
gent.
Intensive flow: Clean the fil-
ter and jet or remove foreign
objects from the pump hous-
ing.
The pumps are dirty.
Clean the pumps as described in “Frequently Asked
Questions – Opening the door in the event of a blocked
drain outlet and/or power outage”.
Start a wash program again after cleaning.
The jet in the top of the door ring is blocked with lint.
Remove the lint with your finger. Do not use any sharp or
pointed tools to do this.
Start a wash program again after cleaning.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Service.
The washing machine can still be used but with reduced
functionality.
Only a few more wash cy-
cles possible. Please order
new detergent for compart-
ment .
The detergent in the cartridge is running low. There are be-
tween 4and 8wash cycles remaining.
Order a new cartridge.
Quick Start Guide
Washing machine
This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with the
appliance! It is essential to familiarize yourself with the washing machine before using it for
the first time. Please read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention
to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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