Miele NOVOTRONIC W 1918 User manual

Operating instructions
for the W 1918
Washing Machine
To prevent accidents
and machine damage, ö
read these Operating Instructions
before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 047 650

Contents
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparation for use
Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating instructions
Optimal usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing the Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
End of Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Changing the program sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding fabric softener or starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Program sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Textile care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delay start/Time remaining indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
USER MAINTENANCE Instructions
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Plumbing Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Programmable functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Contents
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Guide to the machine
1Supply cable
2High pressure intake hoses
3Flexible drain hose, with detachable
swivel elbow
4Detergent dispenser drawer
5Control panel
6Drum door
7Access panel for lint filter and drain
pump
8Four height adjustable legs
Guide to the machine
3

b“Delay start” button.
cTime display “hours, mins”.
d“Door” button;
opens the drum door.
e“ON/OFF” button;
Turns the machine on and off or
interrupts a program.
The “On” lamp illuminates.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment i- for the pre-wash.
Compartment j- for the main wash.
Compartment p(with lid) - for fabric
softener or starch.
fPushbuttons for additional functions.
gSPIN SPEED SELECTOR switch.
hPROGRAM SEQUENCE indicators
(LED indicator lamps).
iPROGRAM SELECTOR switch.
Guide to the machine
4

Important safety instructions
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons
while using your appliance, follow basic
safety precautions, including the follow-
ing:
1. Read the instructions before using
the appliance.
2. Do not wash materials that have
been previously cleaned or soaked
in gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive sub-
stances. Do not add gasoline, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flamm-
able or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give
off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
4. Before discarding an old appliance
unplug the unit and remove the
power cord. Also, remove the door to
the wash compartment to prevent
if from becoming a hazard.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if
the drum is moving.
6. This appliance should never be in-
stalled or stored outdoors.
7. Do not tamper with the controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance, or attempt any servic-
ing unless specifically recommended
in these Operating instructions.
9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These subtances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
10. Under certain conditions, hydro-
gen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, be-
fore using the washing machine,
turn on all hot water faucets and
let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release
any built up hydrogen gas.
As the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For installation and grounding
instructions, refer to the Elec-
trical Connection Section of
this manual.
Important safety instructions
5

Help protect our environment
Warning - To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS before operating this
appliance.
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing is
mostly manufactured from the following
recycled or recyclable materials:
–corrugated paper/cardboard
–CFC free polystyrene
– polystyrene foil (transparent)
– Untreated wood
– Polypropylene (PP) strapping
Rather than throwing these materials
away, please take them to your commu-
nity recycling center.
Disposal of an old appliance
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the possi-
bility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
unplug it from the outlet and cut off
its power cord and remove any
doors to prevent it from becoming a
hazard.
Before using the first time
Since all Miele washing machines are
tested for proper operation before leav-
ing the factory, some residual water
may be left inside.
As this water is not visible, we recom-
mend you perform the following steps
before you use your new machine for
the first time, or if it has been in storage
for more than a few weeks between
uses.
^Do not put any laundry in the ma-
chine.
^Add a small amount of detergent to
compartment j.
^Turn “On” the machine.
^Press the “Rapid wash” button.
^Turn the dial to “COTTONS 140°F”.
The machine will start to run and will
flush out any residual water that may be
inside.
Help protect our environment
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Optimal usage
The key to good wash results is finding
the correct combination of detergent
and temperature, and then allowing the
washing machine to optimize their us-
age through its programming. Program
lengths can vary for this reason.
The fully electronic controls offer a com-
bination of simple operation with many
optional features. For instance, since a
main wash generally gives good results
for a normal load, the pre-wash cycle
has been made a user selectable op-
tion, saving time,water and energy over
older full cycle machines.
With the “Hydromatic” system, the drum
can revolve at various speeds. Faster
and slower agitation speeds along with
pauses for soaking, combine to ensure
excellent wash results.
The automatic load control feature en-
sures the correct water level for the
type of fabric and load being washed
(even though it may appear as if there
is too little water in the drum!).
Operational noise, no matter what pro-
gram is selected, is minimized through
the use of an accurately balanced drum
and special sound insulation.
Economy
To conserve energy, remember the fol-
lowing tips:
–The automatic load control feature
will adjust the water level for loads up
to 11 lbs (5kg). Washing with the
maximum load specified for each
program saves water and energy.
–Use the correct amount of detergent
required for the water hardness in
your area.
–Miele recommends the use of pow-
der detergents, as their characteris-
tics allow them to perform better in
this machine than liquid detergents.
If the wash is not heavily stained, select
a lower temperature than indicated on
the wash care label.
Optimal usage
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Preparing the Laundry
The headings numbered (1,2,3,...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide.
Before washing
1Prepare the wash load
^Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects accidentally left in
pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper
clips, etc.) can damage clothes and
the machine.
^Sort the laundry
Only wash items that are labeled ma-
chine washable by the manufacturer.
Some garments will have a Fabric care
label in the collar or side seam. If so,
sort the laundry by care label and color.
Dark fabrics often contain “excess dye”
and should be washed separately sev-
eral times before being included in a
mixed load.
Delicate fabrics should be washed sep-
arately using the FINE/DELICATES pro-
gram.
Only wash wool or wool mixtures if they
are labeled machine washable on the
textile care label.
^Pre-treat the laundry
Badly soiled areas (e.g. collars and
cuffs) and water soluble stains can be
pre-treated with bar soap, stain re-
mover, or detergent mixed into a solu-
tion or paste.
Do not use detergents containing sol-
vents in the machine.
For curtains:
^Remove any lead weights or strips.
Woolens and knitted garments should
be turned inside out if recommended
by the manufacturer.
Preparing the Laundry
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2Press the “Door” button to open
the door
3Load the machine
Unfold the laundry and place it in the
drum. For best results we recommend
washing mixed loads consisting of both
large and small items. This improves
washing effectiveness and helps dis-
tribute the load evenly to keep the ma-
chine stable and reduce noise during
spinning.
Recommended load sizes are noted
below:
COTTONS. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 lbs (5.0 kg)
PERMANENT PRESS. . . 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
FINE/DELICATES. . . . . . 2.0 lbs (1.0 kg)
WOOLENS. . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 lbs (1.0 kg)
FINE RINSE . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 lbs (5.0 kg)
4Close the machine door
Make sure there are no clothes caught
between the drum door and seal.
5Add detergent
See the “Adding detergent” section for
details.
To start a program
1Turn the program selector
to Finish / Start
2Press the “ON/OFF” button
3Press any desired “Additional
function” pushbuttons
(See the “Delay start” section if this fea-
ture is desired.)
4Select the final spin speed
5Turn the program selector to the
desired program
The program selector can be turned to
the left or the right.
Preparing the Laundry
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End of Program
After washing
1Turn the program selector switch
to “Finish/Start”
2Press the “ON/OFF” button.
3Press the “Door” button.
Do not attempt to remove laundry
from the machine if the drum is
turning. You may seriously injure
yourself. If the drum turns with
the door open, contact the Miele
Service Department.
4Remove the wash.
5Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles such as buttons
or nails which may be lodged
there.
Make sure the drum is empty by
manually turning it completely
around. Items inadvertently left in
the machine may be damaged (e.g.
shrink) or cause discoloration of
other laundry during the next wash
cycle.
6Close the drum door.
End of Program
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Changing the program sequence
To cancel a program:
^Turn the program selector to
“Finish/Start”.
To interrupt a program:
^Press the “ON/OFF” buttton.
To continue the program, turn the ma-
chine back on.
To change an incorrectly selected
program:
^Turn the program selector switch to
“Finish/Start”.
When only the “On” lamp is lit, a new
program can be selected.
To change a program which has been
“locked” using the Child Safety feature,
see the “Programmable functions” sec-
tion.
To omit a program stage:
A program stage must first be reached
to be omitted. When the sequence indi-
cator lamp of the program stage you
would like to omit illuminates:
^Turn the program selector to
“Finish/Start”
As soon as the program sequence indi-
cator lamp for the stage you wish to en-
ter starts flashing:
^Turn the program selector switch to
the desired program.
Changing the program sequence
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Adding detergent
Powder detergent should be added to
compartment j(main wash) and
compartment i(pre wash, if selected)
at the beginning of each wash cycle.
Due to the design of the Miele 1/3 to 1/2
the manufacturer’s recommended
amount of detergent is plenty for excel-
lent wash results.
Do not use chlorine bleach!
Water is taken in through compartment
jduring the main wash. If your water
is extremely hard (above 400 ppm cal-
cium carbonate) and compartment j
is too small for the amount of detergent
needed, a service technician can re-
program the machine so that water and
detergent can also enter through com-
partment i.
For small loads:
– Proportionately reduce the amount of
detergent used for each small load.
– Check the wash results and the con-
dition of the laundry.
–If the laundry is not clean or if it is
gray or hard to the touch, add
slightly more detergent the next time
you use the machine.
It is important to use the cor-
rect amount of detergent, be-
cause...
...too little detergent can result in:
–gray laundry
–grease/stains not being removed
–lime deposits on the heating ele-
ments and drum (in hard water ar-
eas).
...too much detergent can result in:
–excessive foam
– insufficient agitation
– poor cleaning and rinsing results.
Water Softeners
If you wish to use a water softener to
cut down on detergent usage in hard
water areas:
– add the amount of detergent neces-
sary for a soft water area.
–Add the specified amount of water
softener according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
Always add the detergent first, in com-
partments iand jfollowed by the
softener, to ensure that both are prop-
erly dispensed.
Adding detergent
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Adding fabric softener or starch
If fabric softener is desired, it will work
more effectively and be gentler on the
clothes if it is dispensed in the final
rinse cycle of the wash, rather than in
the dryer with softener sheets. To auto-
matically dispense fabric softener:
^Open the lid of compartment p.
^Pour an amount of liquid fabric soft-
ener into compartment paccording
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do
not exceed the maximum fill level
marked inside the compartment, as
the excess will prematurely activate
the siphon and be wasted.
^Close the compartment lid and push
in the dispenser drawer.
The softener will automatically be dis-
pensed during the final rinse cycle.
At the end of the program a small
amount of water will normally remain in
compartment p. A high water level in
this compartment, however, may indi-
cate that the dispenser drawer was
opened, or the siphon is clogged. In
this case, the siphon tube should be
cleaned (see “Cleaning and Care”).
Starch
Starching can be performed separately
(see below) or can be included in any
wash program as part of the final rinse.
Never mix fabric softener and starch to-
gether in compartment p. This can
clog the dispenser.
If starch is used for shirts, blouses, ta-
ble cloths, napkins, etc., pour the
liquid starch into compartment p(use
the same procedure as for fabric soft-
ener).
Using the “Starch” program to dis-
pense liquid starch.
–Prepare the starch solution accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions
and pour it into compartment i.
–Use the normal water level (Water
Plus button “out”) when starching so
that the solution will have the maxi-
mum effect.
“Without final spin” can be selected to
reduce fabric creasing.
Adding fabric softener or starch
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Program selection
Program Temperature
range
Fabric
COTTONS
For cotton fabrics without
special finishes.
85 - 105°F
105 - 120°F
140 - 190°F
For dark colored items.
For light colored items.
Exclusively white items.
PERMANENT PRESS
For cotton blends, polyester
blends and synthetics such
as acrylic, nylon and ramie.
85°
105 - 120°F
140°F
For dark fabrics which are a blend or 100%
synthetic fabrics.
For light colored cotton or synthetic items.
For white polyester/cotton items.
FINE/DELICATES
For synthetics, machine
washable silks, lace or
crocheted (non-woolen)
items, curtains and knits.
cold - 85°F
105 - 120°F
140°F
For dark colored silks and all synthetic items
(lingerie).
For light colored silks and lace tablecloths.
For white cotton lace and crocheted items.
WOOLENS
For all machine washable
woolens and wool blends.
/
cold Use detergents made specifically for wool.
Reduce or turn off the spin speed for “hand
wash only” or nonwool items.
Starch cold For tablecloths, napkins, aprons and shirts.
Spin For spinning wet items not washed in the ma-
chine (hand washed). Such items must be
suitable for machine spinning.
Drain For use when the laundry is to be removed
wet for drip drying. Normally used in
conjunction with “Without final spin”.
Fine rinse For hand washed items that can be gently
rinsed, and if desired, spun.
Program selection
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max. load Additional options
available
Normal wash cycle Rapid wash
cycle
11 lbs Pre-wash
Water plus
Gentle wash
Available Available
4.5 lbs Pre-wash
Water plus
Gentle wash
Available Available
2 lbs Pre-wash
Gentle wash
Available Available
2 lbs Available –
11 lbs Available –
Available –
Available –
11 lbs Available –
Program selection
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Program sequence
COTTONS PERMANENT
PRESS
FINE/
DELICATES
Pre-wash Selectable(1) Selectable(1) Selectable(1)
Main wash ß(1) ß(1) ß
Interim rinse ßß-
Graduated rinse – ßß
Number of rinses 4 3 3
Rinse and interim spin ß––
Graduated spin rpm max. 800(2) ––
Final spin rpm max. 1600 max. 900(2) max. 600(2)
“Without final spin” available ßßß
“Gentle wash” Selectable Selectable Selectable
Wash rhythm normal normal normal
Water level – wash
– rinse
low(1)
low(1) low(1) high
high
high
Approx. running time (Normal cycle) 1h 48 min 1 h 07 min 53 min
Explanations:
XCycle included
– Cycle not included
Interim rinse:
Additional water flows into the drum, and the suds are cooled slightly.
Graduated rinse:
The suds are cooled at the end of the wash cycle by incoming water, and drained in intervals. This
minimizes the danger of creasing by avoiding sudden temperature changes.
(1) Increased water level:
The water level can be increased from the normal level to a higher level by pressing the „Water plus”
button.
(2)
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Program sequence

WOOLENS Starch Spin Fine rinse
–ß––
ß–––
––––
––––
2––2
––––
––––
max. 1200(2) max. 1600 max. 1600 max. 900(2)
ßß–ß
–ß––
Woolens normal – –
low
low
low
–
–
–
–
high
38 min 18 min 7 min 14 min
Graduated spin:
The speed is gradually increased, until the final spin speed is reached.
Final spin:
The maximum spin speed is held constant for a fixed period of time.
In the program PERMANENT PRESS, WOOLENS and Fine rinse the spin speed is automatically limited
to 900 rpm and in the FINE/DELICATES program to 600 rpm, even if the selector has been set to a
higher speed. A lower speed can also be selected.
Woolens:
Wool is susceptible to damage when it is wet. Agitation times during this program are shorter, and the
drum rotation is slower.
„Without final spin”:
At the end of the final rinse the wash remains suspended in water if the SPIN SPEED SETTING is set to
„Without final spin”. This helps to reduce creasing if the laundry will not be removed immediately upon
completion of the cycle.
Program sequence
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Textile care symbols
Some clothing manufacture’s place tex-
tile care symbols on their products. The
following is an explanation of some of
these symbols.
Washing (°C)
987 COTTONS
4321 PERMANENT PRESS
21 FINE/DELICATES
a@ WOOLENS
The significance of the bar beneath the
wash tub is:
no bar normal (maximum) agitation;
eused in the Cottons program
bar reduced (medium) agitation;
fused in the Permanent Press,
Gentle wash, or Delicates
program.
broken minimal agitation;
bar used in the Woolens program
g
Temperature Conversion Chart
°C 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
°F 85 105 120 140 155 180 190
/Hand wash
hdo not wash
ABC dry clean only
Ddo not dry clean
ysuitable for chlorine
bleaching
znot suitable for chlorine
bleaching
Tumble dry
qat normal temperature
rat low temperature
sdo not tumble dry
Ironing
Ihot iron
Hmedium hot iron
Gcool iron
do not iron
Textile care symbols
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Additional options
By using the pushbuttons to select one
or more additional options, basic pro-
grams can be tailored to the type of
laundry being washed.
When the “Door” button is pressed, the
other buttons will spring out, cancelling
any additional options.
“Pre-wash”
– Use for heavily soiled or stained
laundry items.
– Available in the “COTTONS”, “PER-
MANENT PRESS” and “FINE /
DELICATES” programs.
The required amount of detergent
should be added to compartment i.
“Water plus”
Slightly increases the water level, best
used;
–For particularly delicate fabrics in ad-
dition to the “Gentle wash” option,
–In hard water areas, if additional
water is required for dispensing de-
tergent,
–In soft water areas to enhance wash-
ing and rinsing results.
–By people who are allergic to deter-
gents.
The “Water plus” option is available in
the following programs:
–The wash and rinse cycle in COT-
TONS.
–The wash cycle in PERMANENT
PRESS.
“Gentle wash”
–Drum movement is reduced by half
for gentle washing of slightly soiled
laundry items, or delicate fabrics
which otherwise tend to pill.
Available in the “COTTONS” and “PER-
MANENT PRESS” programs.
“Rapid wash”
– Offers a quick wash cycle (approx.
38 minutes)
– Can be used with or without a
pre-wash. “Rapid wash” is available
in all programs.
To operate:
1Push in the ON/OFF button to turn on
the machine.
2Push in the Pre-wash button if de-
sired.
3Push in the Rapid wash button. No-
tice the thick gray ring surrounding
the button. This gray ring corre-
sponds to the gray ring surrounding
the COTTONS, PERMANENT PRESS,
and FINE / DELICATES programs on
the Selector switch. As long as the
program selected is within this ring,
the actual wash times will be close to
what is displayed.
4Choose the desired program and the
machine will start.
Additional options
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Delay start/Time remaining indicator
Time display “H:min”
The Time display has a dual function.
–It shows the time remaining in the
wash program, and
–it shows the programmed “Start de-
lay” remaining before the program
begins.
Delay Start
Upon turning on the machine, the “De-
lay start” lamp will be blinking. The start
of the program can be delayed up to 9
hours and 30 minutes.
Entering the start delay:
– Press the button to the left of the “De-
lay start” lamp as many times as
necessary until the desired time de-
lay appears. Each time the button is
pressed, the delay will increase by
30 minutes.
Select the program
–The display will begin counting back-
wards in one minute increments. The
“Delay start” lamp will remain lit.
Program start
–When the delay time reaches zero,
the “Time remaining” lamp will illumi-
nate, and the “Delay start” lamp will
go out. The display will now show the
time remaining in the wash program.
Deleting the start delay
–When the display reaches “9 h 30
min”, press the button to the left of
the “Delay start” lamp and the delay
will be deleted.
Remaining time
The display will count down the time re-
maining in the wash program in one
minute increments as soon as:
–A program is selected, or
–The time delay reaches zero.
Delay start/Time remaining indicator
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