Miele WT 945 S WPS User manual

Operating instructions
Washer-dryer
WT 945 S WPS
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is essential to read
these instructions before it is
installed or used for the first time.
WO
M.-Nr. 05 870 840

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programme lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
"Spin" button with indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Washing and drying environmentally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
WASHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Care symbols - washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Separate washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Select a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting additional options for the wash programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adding and removing laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Programme cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
abric conditioners / starch formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fabric conditioners, texturisers and starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioners, texturisers or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Separate starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tips on drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Separate drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Before drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Additional options for the drying programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
WASHING AND DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Washing and drying in a continuous sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
After each washing or drying programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing a programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
What to do if ... ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
A fault indicator lamp comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. 46
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash or drying result. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Building under a continous worktop / in a row of kitchen units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
High water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Additional rinse for the COTTONS programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Opening the door at high temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Final residual moisture after drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
which can be reclaimed or recycled.
Please contact your dealer, your local
waste collection centre or scrap
merchant about potential recycling
schemes.
Ensure that the machine presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate
section in the Warning and safety
instructions.
Caring for the environment
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Read the operating instructions before
using this machine for the first time.
They contain important information
about the safety, installation, use and
maintenance of the machine. This way
you will avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the machine.
Keep these operating 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.
Correct usage
This washer-dryer must only be
used:
– to wash textiles which are declared by
the manufacturer on the care label to
be machine washable, as well as hand
washable woollens.
– to dry textiles which have been
washed in a water solution, marked on
the manufacturer's wash care label as
being suitable for tumble drying.
Any other applications may be dange-
rous. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
improper or incorrect use of the
appliance.
Technical safety
If the appliance is supplied from a
cord extension set or electrical
portable outlet device the cord extension
set or electrical portable outlet device
should be positioned so it is not subject
to splashing or ingress of moisture.
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install or use a damaged
machine.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) matches the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
The electrical safety of this machine
can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the
machine and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national safety regulations.It is most
important that this basic safety require-
ment is regularly tested by a qualified
electrician.The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for the consequences of
an inadequate earthing system.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
responsibility. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
technician.
The machine is only completely iso
lated 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

The Miele "Waterproof system"
protects from water damage
provided the following conditions have
been met:
–the machine is correctly plumbed in
and connected to the electricity
supply.
–if a fault has been identified, the
machine must be examined by a
competent person before further use,
and repaired if necessary.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Use
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Take care, the metal cap is hot
after drying.
Open the door wide after the drying
cycle. Do not touch the metal cap
located on the inside of the door glass. It
will still be hot and could cause a burn.
Do not install your machine in rooms
where temperatures below freezing
may occur. Frozen hoses may burst
under pressure. The reliability of the
electronic control unit may be impaired
at temperatures below freezing point.
Before using the machine for the
first time, check that the transit
fitting at the rear of the machine has
been removed (see section on
"Installation"). During spinning, a transit
fitting which is still in place may result in
damage to both the machine and
adjacent furniture or appliances.
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.
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. Make sure the
drain hose is secure, so that the force of
the water flowing out of the hose does
not dislodge it.
Take care to ensure that foreign
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
paper clips) do not find their way into the
machine with the laundry. These may
damage components of the machine
(e.g. suds container, drum), which in
turn can result in damage to the laundry.
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Warning and Safety instructions

For machines with a 'porthole' door,
remember that the porthole glass will
be hot when washing at very high
temperatures.
Do not let children touch it during a hot
wash programme.
If the correct amount of detergent is
dispensed, the machine should not
need to be descaled. If, however, you do
wish to descale the machine only use
proprietary non-corrosive descaling
agents and strictly observe the
instructions on the packaging. If in doubt
contact the Miele Customer Service Dept.
or your Miele Dealer.
Never use solvent based cleaning
agents in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts and
create toxic fumes. Such detergents also
pose a fire and explosion hazard.
Textiles which have been pre-treated
in solvent based cleaning agents
must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water
before being washed in the machine.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine.
Always observe the manufacturer's
instructions carefully.
Colour run and dye removers
contain sulphur compounds which
can cause damage such as corrosion.
Do not use these products in this
machine.
There is a danger of fire during
drying with fabrics which:
–contain rubber, foam rubber or rubber
like materials
–have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents
–have been splashed with hair lacquer,
hair spray, nail varnish remover or
similar substances
–which contain padding or fillings (e.g.
pillows, jackets). If these were
damaged, the filling could get out with
the risk of igniting in the dryer.
Make sure that any dispensing balls
etc. are removed from laundry
before the drying programme. These
dispensers can melt during the drying
programme and cause damage to the
machine and the laundry. Do not use
liquid dispenser balls or similar if you are
planning to wash and then dry in one
continuous sequence.
This appliance is not intended for
use by young children or infirm
persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability claims
may be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Disconnect and remove the mains plug
from the socket. Render the plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

This washer-dryer can be used:
–to wash separately
with a max. load (depending on
programme) of 5 kg;
–to dry separately
with a max. load (depending on
programme) of 2.5 kg;
or
–to wash and dry in a continuous
sequence
with a max. load (depending on
programme) of 2.5 kg;
eatures
Special programmes
– Programme for hand-washable
fabrics (WOOLLENS /)
Hand-washable or
machine-washable wool or wool
blend fabrics can be washed in the
WOOLLENS /programme.
–Programme for small loads (Quick
wash)
This is a Cottons programme for very
lightly soiled fabrics.
–Rinse programme (Separate rinse)
Articles are only rinsed and spun in
the machine.
Delay start
Delay start allows you to delay the start
of a programme from 1 hour up to a
maximum of 9 hours.
Programme lock
Electronic programme locking prevents
the door from being opened or the
programme cancelled during a wash
programme. The electronic programme
locking is automatically cancelled at the
end of the programme.
Programmable functions
The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your individual requirements. The
selected function is displayed when in
programming mode.
uture updates (PC)
The indicator or check lamp marked PC
allows a service engineer to update
your machine in future years.
When, for example, new programmes
are developed or new fabrics are
introduced, a service engineer will be
able to modify existing programme
cycles accordingly.
Description of the appliance
9

Control panel
aDelay start button and display
This is used to delay the start of a
programme.
The delay time will appear in the
display.
b"START" button
Press the Start button to start a
programme.
The Start indicator lamp will flash as
soon as a programme can be
started.
cDoor button
Opens the drum door.
dI-ON / 0-O button
to switch the machine on and off and
to interrupt a programme that is
currently running.
eWASHING programme selector
for selecting a basic wash
programme and temperature.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
f"Spin" button
for changing a spin speed or
selecting
– Rinse hold or
– Without final spin.
gAdditional option buttons
for selecting additional functions.
When an additional option is selected
the relevant indicator lamp will come
on.
hDRYING programme selector
for selecting the drying programme
and the drying level required. The
programme selector can be turned
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
iProgramme sequence
Programme sequence indicator
lamps show which section of the
programme has been reached
and fault / check indicator lamps.
Description of the appliance
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Important control panel
features
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set
the
–basic wash programmes and
temperatures
and
–the drying programmes and
temperatures.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme. Pressing the relevant
button selects or de-selects the
particular option. An additional option is
selected if its indicator lamp is on.
If the lamp does not come on, the
function is not compatible with the
programme you are trying to use it with.
The indicator lamp will go out when the
option button is released.
"Spin" button with indicator lamps
To change the spin speed press the
"Spin" button.
It is not possible to select a spin speed
higher than the permitted maximum
spin for the basic wash programme.
The indicator lamps show the setting
selected.
Spinning at 400 - 1500 rpm
The spin can be set within this range for
the
–final spin during a wash programme
or
–for "Thermospin" during drying (see
"DRYING - Programme selection" for
information on the "Thermospin").
The final spin in a wash programme
can also be deactivated:
^Press the "Spin" button until you
reach
"Rinse hold"
The laundry is not spun and remains
suspended in the final rinse water. This
reduces creasing if the laundry is not
going to be removed from the drum im-
mediately after the end of the
programme.
To continue the programme:
– with a final spin
press the "Spin" button until you
reach the spin speed you want.
–without a final spin
Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the
Without final spin indicator
lamp lights up.
Without final spin
The laundry is not spun after the final
rinse but the water is drained away and
the machine goes straight into the
anti-crease stage.
Description of the appliance
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–Ideally load the maximum amount
specified for the programme you are
using.
This way energy and water
consumption will be kept to a
minimum.
–Use the QUICK WASH programme
for small loads.
–Use the
Short wash option for lightly
soiled laundry.
–A main wash (programme without
pre-wash) is sufficient for cleaning
normally soiled laundry.
– Use the
Soak option for heavily
soiled laundry. The wash
temperature can be reduced for the
main wash when using the additonal
soak option.
– Use the additional option
Soak
instead of Pre-wash with heavily
soiled laundry. If Soak is followed im-
mediately by a main wash the same
suds are used.
–Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent which may be
recommended by the manufacturer
on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
–Load recognition can cause the
duration of a programme to vary
greatly. The main wash may be
shortened and a rinse cycle omitted
depending on the amount of laundry.
–Select a high spin speed for the
wash programme, as well as for the
Thermospin, if tumble drying the
laundry afterwards. This saves time
and energy.
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Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See the
relevant section under "Installation".
lushing out the drum
^Turn on the stopcock.
^Turn both programme selectors to the
Finish position.
^Switch the machine on with the
I-ON /
0-OFF
button.
Do not load any laundry.
^Add max. 1/4 of the amount of
detergent recommended for a full
load into Compartment jof the
detergent dispenser.
^Turn the WASHING programme
selector to the "COTTONS 60°C"
position.
Important! This programme is required
to prepare the machine for operation.
^Press the
Water plus button.
^Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the
Without final spin indicator
lamp comes on.
^Press the START button.
This will flush out any residues in the
machine by the end of the programme.
Water hardness reminder
The amount of detergent required will
depend on various factors, including
water hardness. The dial in the
detergent dispenser can be set as a
water hardness reminder.
There is a yellow lever behind the
detergent drawer facia panel.
^Remove the lever.
^Use it to turn the dial to the position
which represents your water
hardness level.
Your local water authority can advise on
water hardness in your area.
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Programme overview
COTTONS e
Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Water plus, Short.
Notes –Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily
soiled and incontinent laundry.
–For heavily soiled laundry select the
Soak or Pre-wash
additional option.
–For lightly soiled laundry select the
Short option.
–For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
Max. load 5 kg
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for the EN 50229 Standard Cottons 60°C
MINIMUM IRON ef
Fabric type White nylon (60°C), white polyester fabrics (50°C),
coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fabrics with
special finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics, coloured
polyester / cotton fabrics,
(40°/30°C) minimun iron fabrics not washable at higher
temperatures.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Water plus, Short.
Notes –For heavily soiled laundry select the
Soak or Pre-wash
additional option.
–For lightly soiled laundry select the
Short option.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, detergent for delicates.
Max. load 2 kg
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Programme overview
DELICATES f
Fabric type Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care
shirts and blouses.
Curtains, specified machine-washable by the
manufacturer.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short
Notes –Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier
ironing.
–Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
Pre-wash advisable .
–For curtains made from delicate fabrics reduce the
spin speed or select Without final spin.
Detergent Detergent for delicates
Max. load 1 kg
WOOLLENS g
Fabric type Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics. Please note that hand-washable wool or wool
blend fabrics will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt beyond
the accepted tolerance of the item.
Notes –For hand-washable garments made from delicate
fabrics reduce the spin speed or select Without final
spin.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens
Max. load 1 kg
Quick wash +
Fabric type Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Additional option Water plus
Notes –Use less detergent (as for a half load).
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
Max. load 2.5 kg
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Programme overview
Starch
Fabric type Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes –The laundry should be washed but not treated with
fabric conditioner.
Max. load 5 kg
Drain / Spin
Notes –Drain only: Select
Without final spin .
Max. load 5 kg
Separate rinse
Fabric type Articles which have been washed by hand and only need
to be rinsed and spun in the machine.
Notes –Do not use for woollens.
Max. load 5 kg
lushing out the drum
Notes –Fluff residues left in the drum after a Drying
programme can be rinsed out.
Important: there must be no items of laundry left in
the drum! Always check that it is empty before
selecting this option.
If "cold" is selected, the water is warmed to 24°C. This is to even out any
fluctuations in the incoming water and helps the detergent to dissolve properly.
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Care symbols - washing
Care
symbols
abric
types
Description of
process
Programme:
(select the appropriate temperature
according to the temperature on the
care label symbol)
e
no bar
Cottons Normal
(maximum)
machine action
and normal
spinning
Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash
f*
single bar
Synthetics Reduced
(medium)
machine action
and reduced
spinning
Delicates
*If the gentle action option has been
programmed into your machine via the
programmable functions garments with
a single bar under the care label f
can also be processed using a
Cottons, Minimum Iron, Quick wash,
Mixed Wash or Starch programme.
g
broken
bar
Woollens Much reduced
(minimum)
machine action
but with normal
spinning
Hand Wash Woollens programmes.
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Important - other care symbols
/Hand wash
hDo not wash
apf Dry clean
DDo not dry clean
ySuitable for chlorine
bleaching
zDo not use chlorine bleach
Tumble dry
qAt normal temperature
rAt low temperature
sDo not tumble dry
Ironing
IHot iron
HMedium hot iron
GCool iron
JDo not iron
N.B. If you have any textiles with the older wash care labels, select a programme
according to the label below:
[:\] Cottons
?;\ Minimum iron
={ Delicates
#Woollens
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Separate washing
Make sure that the DRYING
programme selector is at the
Finish
position. Otherwise the drying
programme set will follow on from
the washing programme.
Before washing
ASort the laundry
^Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and
components in the machine.
^Stains etc. should be removed as
soon as possible whilst still fresh.
Spillages should be carefully dabbed
off using a soft, colourfast cloth. Do
not rub!
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated
with liquid detergent, stain removers
etc. first, following the manufacturer's
instructions. With particularly stubborn
stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
,Do not use solvent-based
cleaning agents in this machine.
^Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label symbol. Most garments
have a textile care label in the collar
or side seam. See the "Programme
overview chart" for information on
which programmes to use for
different fabric types.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times before being included in
a mixed load.
– Curtains: Remove lead weights and
strips or place in a laundry bag.
– Bras: Ensure any underwiring is
securely sewn in. If not, remove it.
–Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn
inside out, if recommended by the
manufacturer.
–Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc before washing.
–Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up
inside them.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer as non-machine
washable on the care label (h
symbol).
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BSwitch the machine on
^Press in the
I-ON/0-OFF button.
COpen the drum door
^Press the
Door button and open the
drum door.
DLoad the drum
^Unfold the laundry and load loosely
in the drum. To achieve best results
make up mixed loads consisting of
both large and small items.
Do not exceed the maximum load for
the programme selected. This uses the
energy and water to the best
advantage. Exceeding the maximum
load will result in poorer wash results
and an increased level of creasing.
EClose the drum door
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.
FOpen the stopcock
Select a programme
GSelect the wash programme.
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
HSelect a spin speed.
^Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the indicator lamp for the spin
speed you want comes on.
In some programmes, the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be
selected.
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