Miele Allerwash W 2584 WPS User manual

Operating instructions
for Washing machine
Allerwash W 2584 WPS
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time.
G
M.-Nr. 06 107 300

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 of 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
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines often contain materials
which, if handled or disposed of
incorrectly, could be potentially
hazardous to human health and to the
environment. They are, however,
essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance or machine. Please do
not therefore dispose of your old
machine or appliance with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.
Caring for our environment
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Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delicates and Silks /programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Load size indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recommended detergent dose indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rinse plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delay start h/min. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Time left display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locking functions (programme locking, system lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
"Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Calibrating the load sensor to zero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tips for allergy sufferers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Number of rinses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Additional options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch at the end
of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electronic programme locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 41
Problems with the load size indicator and the dispensing recommendation . . . . 42
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Increasing the water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Introducing an additional rinse for the Hygiene + and Cottons Universal
programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Top-up rinse for Hygiene + 95°C and Pillows hygiene 95°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the machine please read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, use and maintenance.
Keep these 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
Only use the washing machine to
wash items which are specified by
the manufacturer to be machine-wash-
able on the wash-care label, and tex-
tiles composed of hand-washable wool
or wool blend fabrics as well as satin,
lace, silk and other hand-washable
garments.
Any other applications may be danger-
ous. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from improper use or
operation.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged machine.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match 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 regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and where
there is any doubt the household wiring
system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Do not connect the machine to the
mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
machine (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
liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
The machine is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
–it is switched off at the mains, or
–the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Warning and safety instructions
6

The Miele "Water protection
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
replaced by genuine 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
machine 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 machine guarantee.
Use
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Do not install your washing
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.
Otherwise this will result in flooding.
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.
Warning and safety instructions
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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 Ser-
vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer.
Textiles which have been pre-
treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in the
machine.
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.
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.
Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching in to
remove washing. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous.
Safety with children
This machine is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury do not allow
children to play on or near it or to play
with the controls. Supervise its use by
the elderly or infirm, and supervise
children whilst you are operating the
machine.
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.
Accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims will be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine,
switch it off at the wall socket and
unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut
off the cable directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse. This
should be done by a competent
person.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-
compliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
Warning and safety instructions
8

Your machine also has the following
special programmes in addition to the
standard Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes.
Special programmes
–Hygiene +
This programme kills germs and
household dust mites. The holding
time at a temperature of 60°C in the
main wash is increased.
–First wash
Use this programme to wash any
chemical residues out of new
garments.
– Pillows
This programme will remove dust
mites and dust mite faeces from
pillows.
– Silks /
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
easily but do not contain wool can be
washed in the Silks /programme.
–Woollens /
Hand-washable or machine-
washable wool or wool blend fabrics
can be washed in the
Woollens /
programme. If the garment care label
does not specify a temperature,
wash using the cold setting.
Delicates and Silks /programmes
In these programmes, the laundry is
washed and spun very gently to reduce
creasing and the amount of ironing
required, thus providing "easy care" for
your laundry.
Load size indicator
The washing machine is equipped with
a sensor which registers how much
laundry is in the drum. This is displayed
as a % figure.
Recommended detergent dose
indicator
In certain programmes, when a
minimum amount of laundry is loaded
into the drum, the washing machine will
indicate a recommended reduced
amount of detergent, as a % figure.
This is a % of the total amount
recommended by the detergent
manufacturer for a full load of laundry.
Rinse plus
If the
Rinse plus option is selected, a
fourth rinse is introduced in the
Hygiene + , Cottons Universal and
Minimum iron programmes.
Your washing machine also has the
following programmable functions:
–the water level can be increased in
the
Hygiene + , Cottons Universal
and the Minimum iron programmes.
–an additional rinse can be introduced
in the
Hygiene + and Cottons
Universal
programmes.
Description of the machine
9

Delay start h/min
Delay start allows you to delay the start
of a programme from 30 minutes up to
a maximum of 24 hours.
Time left display
After the start of a programme, the
duration of the programme selected will
be shown in the display counting down
in hours and minutes and finally in
minutes. At some points during the
wash, the time shown can change. This
is normal.
Locking functions (programme
locking, system lock)
Electronic programme locking
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.
Electronic system lock
The system lock prevents anyone from
using the washing machine without
your knowledge. When the system lock
is activated :
–the door cannot be opened with the
door button
–a programme cannot be started.
Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check light marked PC
is the interface used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes and for updating the
machine's programme data.
Description of the machine
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Control panel
aMulti-function display
See the following page for more
information
bStart button
Starts the wash programme
cDelay start button
For delaying the start of a
programme
dAdditional option buttons
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off =
option not selected
eSpin button
For selecting the final spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
fIndicator lights
For spin speed, Rinse hold or
Without spin
gProgramme selector
For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
hProgramme sequence indictor
lights
Show which section of the wash
programme has been reached.
iCheck lights
jI-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off
or interrupting a programme
kDoor button
Opens the machine door
Description of the machine
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Multi-function display
aDisplay
bDisplay indicator lights
cThis button has the following two
functions:
– changes the display from
Load % ,
Detergent % and Time left h/min
– sets the load sensors to zero
To enable you to wash environmentally
and economically:
–the washing machine calculates the
amount of laundry loaded. This is
displayed as a % figure:
25/50/75/100%.
–the amount of detergent required is
then displayed as a % figure: 40/
50/60/75/100%.
In other words dispense this % of the
total amount of detergent
recommended by the manufacturer
for a full load of laundry. The water
hardness level and type of soiling
also need to be considered when
deciding how much detergent to use.
–the duration of the programme
depending on the programme and
the amount of the load (Time left h/
min).
Please note that Load % depends
on the programme selected and
applies to dry laundry only.
Important:
Loads of less than 25% will not
register in the display. However, the
dispensing recommendation will
show the minimum value of 40%.
Please note that in the following
programme the display will only show
the time left:
– Drain /spin
The display will also show:
– Delay start
–The programmable functions
(when in programming mode)
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Important control panel
features
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set
the basic wash programme and the
temperature for that programme.
The light ring will go out a few minutes
after the end of the programme to save
energy.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme.
Pressing the relevant button selects or
de-selects the particular option. The
indicator light will come on to show that
the additional option has been
selected.
If an additional option is chosen, which
is incompatible with the basic
programme, it cannot be selected.
"Spin" button with indicator lights
The maximum spin speed which can be
selected depends on the basic
programme chosen.
Maximum
spin
speed
Basic programme
1600 Hygiene +, Cottons Universal,
Quick wash, Drain/spin
1200 Woollens, First wash, Pillows
900 Minimum iron
600 Delicates
400 Silks
Selecting the spin speed
Press the "Spin" button to select a
different spin speed. N.B.: you cannot
select a spin speed higher than the
maximum allowed for the basic wash
programme chosen.
The indicator lights show the speed
selected.
You can also omit the spin.
^Press the "Spin" button to 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 immediately after the end of
the programme. To continue the
programme, select a spin speed.
When the programme is finished the
Anti-crease/Finish light will come on.
Turn the programme selector to the
Finish position and press the Door
button to open the door and remove
the laundry.
–Without spin
The laundry is not spun after the final
rinse. After the water has been
drained away the machine goes
straight into the anti-crease stage.
Spinning between the rinses is also
omitted in this setting (rinse and
interim spin).
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Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See
"Installation and connection". Also
check that the drain filter is securely
tightened to prevent the risk of water
leaks during use.
Before using for the first time
The washing machine has a sensor
which measures the amount of laundry
in the drum. This determines the
amount of detergent required. To allow
the load size indicator to function
correctly, you must first run a wash
programme without any laundry and
without detergent.
AOpen the stopcock.
BPress the
I-On/0-Off button in.
CTurn the programme selector to the
Cottons Uni. 40°C position.
DPress the
Start button.
EAt the end of the wash programme:
Turn the programme selector to
Finish .
The load sensor must then be
calibrated to zero as you would with
bathroom scales.
Calibrating the load sensor to zero
FPress the
Door button and open the
drum door.
GTurn the empty drum round once by
hand.
HTurn the programme selector to the
Hygiene + 95°C position.
The
Load % indicator light will come
on.
IPress and hold the button above the
Start button until an audible tone
sounds. The sensor has now been
calibrated to zero.
The accuracy of the calibration
device will improve over the first few
programmes. At first it will drop a
little. For this reason, please re-
calibrate the sensor to zero after
each of the first few wash cycles.
If the sensor is not calibrated to zero
then the values displayed by the
washing machine will be incorrect.
The machine is now ready for use.
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Energy and water consumption
–Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load.
To make the most out of your
machine, load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.
–Use the
Quick wash programme for
small loads.
–If smaller loads are washed using the
Hygiene + and the Cottons Universal
programmes, the automatic load
recognition system will reduce the
amount of water, time and energy
used. This may mean that the time
left shown in the display is adjusted
during the course of the wash
programme.
– Instead of using the
Hygiene + 95°C
programme, use Cottons
Universal 60°C
and select the
Intensive additional option. This will
give an energy saving of between
35% and 45%. The programme
duration will be longer. This
combination is sufficient for most
levels of soiling. For stubborn or old
stains, use the
Soak option.
Detergent
–Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (as indicated in the
display).
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash,
Intensive)
Select:
a wash programme without any
additional options for light to normal
soiling where there are no obvious
marks.
a wash programme together with the
Intensive option for normal to heavily
soiled laundry with visible staining.
– Use the additional option
Soak
instead of Pre-wash . If Soak is
followed immediately by a main wash
the same suds are used.
When drying with a tumble dryer
–Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
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Fabrics
–Wash fabrics which will be worn
directly against the skin, e.g.
underwear, baby clothes, socks etc.,
at a temperature of at least 60°C or
the maximum temperature indicated
on the garment care label.
Germs and household dust mites are
killed at a temperature of 60°C.
The
Hygiene+ programmes have a
longer temperature holding time in
the main wash.
–When buying garments, check that
they can be washed at a temperature
of 60°C.
– Wash new garments before wearing
them for the first time.
The
First wash programme will
remove any chemical residues from
new garments.
Textiles which tend to run should be
washed separately. You may wish to
wash them several times before
wearing them for the first time.
–Pillows
Use the
Pillows programme to
remove household dust mites from
pillows.
–Pillow and mattress covers should be
washed regularly, at least every 3
months.
Detergent
–Use detergents without added
fragrance.
–We recommend using detergents
which have been specially designed
for those with sensitive skins or
allergies.
–Detergent components will vary
depending on the manufacturer so it
may be a good idea to try out several
makes of detergent to find the one
which suits you best.
Number of rinses
– The wash programmes are designed
to rinse garments very effectively.
– Pressing the
Rinse plus button,
introduces a fourth rinse in the
Hygiene + , Cottons Universal and
Minimum iron programmes.
– You can also programme the
washing machine (using the
programmable functions) so that a
fourth rinse is introduced in the
Hygiene + and Cottons Universal
programmes as standard.
If a fourth rinse has been
programmed into the washing
machine, then pressing the
Rinse
plus
additional option button will
introduce a fifth rinse.
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Brief instructions
Please note:
To help familiarise yourself with how to
use your washing machine please read
the sections "Before washing",
"Selecting a programme" and "At the
end of a programme" in detail.
ASort the laundry into colours and
fabric types
Selecting a programme:
BSwitch on the washing machine
COpen the drum door
DSelect a programme
ELoad the drum
FClose the drum door
GAdd detergent
HSelect any additional option required
ISelect a spin speed
JSelect delay start if required
KPress the
Start button
At the end of a programme:
LOpen the drum door
MRemove the laundry
NSwitch off the washing machine
OTurn the programme selector to the
Finish position.
PClose the drum door
See the "Programme chart" in the next
section for detailed information on
which programmes to use for different
fabrics.
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Programme chart
Hygiene + 95°C 9
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Rinse plus
Notes –Only use for heavily soiled laundry.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See
also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 5 kg
Hygiene + 8
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, which will be in direct contact with
the skin, e.g. underwear, nappies, towelling, bed linen,
pillow and mattress covers.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Rinse plus
Notes –There is a longer temperature holding time in the main wash.
–For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See
also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 5 kg
Cottons Universal (Cottons Uni.) 876
Fabric Cottons or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. T-shirts, jeans, trousers,
table linen.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Rinse plus
Notes –For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
–For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)
use the
Pre-wash additional option.
–For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. See
also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 5 kg
Note for test institutes:
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.
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Minimum iron 8764321
Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for
easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Rinse plus
Notes For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and
liquid tab detergent. See also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 2.5 kg
Note for test institutes:
For testing in accordance with EN 60456 you must use the Intensive option.
Delicates ac
Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres
and easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-
washable by the manufacturer.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive
Notes –For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
–Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
–Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
Pre-wash advisable.
–For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed
or select Without spin.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates. See also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 1 kg
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Silks /
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace
and silk.
Notes –Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
–Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Max. load 1 kg
Woollens /
Fabric type Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens. See also
"Detergent" section.
Max. load 2 kg
Quick wash 7
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in a
Cottons Universal programme.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent. See also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 2.5 kg
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Fabric Use this programme to wash any chemical residues out of
new garments.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent for delicates. See also "Detergent" section.
Max. load 3 kg
Pillows 54
Fabric Washable pillows with feather, down or synthetic fillings.
Notes –Please observe the instructions on the wash care label.
Detergent Liquid detergent
Max. load 2 pillows (40 x 80 cm) or 1 pillow (80 x 80 cm)
Drain/Spin
Notes –Drain only: Select
Without spin . Do not use for woollens.
Max. load 5 kg
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