Miele NOVOTRONIC W 1926 User manual

Operating instructions
for the W 1926
Washing Machine
In order to protect yourself and
avoid damage to your machine, ]
it is absolutely necessary to read
the operating instructions prior
to installation and operation. M.-Nr. 05 226 230

Contents
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparation for use
Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating Instructions
Economical usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing the Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
End of programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Changing the programme sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding fabric softener or starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Textile care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Delay start/Time remaining indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programmable functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
USER MAINTENANCE Instruction
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Contents
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Guide to the machine
1Supply cable
2High pressure inlet hoses
3Flexible drain hose, with detachable
swivel elbow
4Detergent dispenser drawer
5Control panel
6Drum door
7Panel for access to lint filter and drain
pump
8Four height adjustable feet
Guide to the machine
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b“Delay start” button.
cTime display “h mins”.
d“Door” button;
opens the drum door.
e“ON/OFF” button;
to turn machine on or off or
to interrupt a programme.
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 SETTING switch.
hPROGRAMME SEQUENCE indica-
tors (LED indicator lamps).
iProgramme SELECTOR switch.
Guide to the machine
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Important safety instructions
WARNING – To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons when using your appliance, fol-
low basic precautions, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
2. Do not wash articles that have
been previously cleaned in,
washed in or soaked in gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive sub-
stances. They give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on or
in the appliance. Close supervi-
sion is necessary when the ap-
pliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed
from service or discarded, remove
the door to the washing compart-
ment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if
the drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this ap-
pliance where it will be exposed
to weather.
7. Do not tamper with the controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance, or attempt any ser-
vicing unless specifically recom-
mended in the user-maintenance
instructions or in published user-
repair instructions that you under-
stand and have the skills to carry
out.
9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or ex-
plosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or ex-
plode.
10. Under certain conditions, hy-
drogen 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 accumulated hydrogen gas.
As the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame dur-
ing this time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the Electrical Con-
nection Section for ground-
ing and installation instruc-
tions.
Important safety instructions
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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
– polystyrene - CFC-free
– polystyrene foil (transparent)
– Untreated wood
– Polypropylene (PP) strapping
Rather than throwing these materials
away, please take them to your com-
munity recycling center.
Disposal of your old machine
Old machines contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
recycling center or scrap merchant be-
fore disposing of the appliance.
Help protect our environment
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Economical 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
usage through its programming. Pro-
gramme lengths can vary for this rea-
son.
With the “Hydromatic” system, the
drum can revolve at various speeds.
Faster and slower agitation speeds,
along with pauses for soaking, com-
bine to ensure excellent 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!).
Because of the accurately balanced
drum and special sound insulation, ma-
chine noise is minimal while operating.
The fully electronic controls offer a com-
bination of simple operation with many
optional features.
For instance, since a main wash gener-
ally gives good results for a normal
load, the pre-wash cycle has been
made a user selectable option, saving
time,water and energy over older full
cycle machines.
Economy
For optimum economical usage, re-
member the following tips:
– The automatic load control feature
will adjust the water level for loads
between 1 and 6 kg. However, if
possible, load the machine to its
maximum capacity in order to use
water and energy to the best advant-
age.
– Use only the correct amount of deter-
gent required for the water hardness
in your area. Miele recommends the
use of low-sudsing detergents, as
their characteristics allow them to
perform better in front-loading ma-
chine than regular powder or liquid
detergents.
If the wash is not heavily stained, select
a lower temperature than indicated on
the wash care label.
Economical 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 inadvertently left in
pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper
clips, etc.) can cause damage to
clothes and the machine. Damage
to the machine can occur if wires
from underwire bras come loose.
Do not wash underwire bras in the
machine without ensuring that wires
are secure.
Sort the laundry
Most garments have a textile care label
in the collar or side seam. Sort the
laundry by care label and color.
Only wash items that are labeled ma-
chine washable by the manufacturer.
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 a delicates programme.
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
remover, or detergent mixed into a solu-
tion or paste.
Do not use detergents containing sol-
vents in the machine.
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
the washing effectiveness and helps
distribute the load evenly to keep the
machine stable and reduce noise dur-
ing spinning.
Recommended load sizes are noted
below:
COTTONS..................6.0kg
PERMANENT PRESS . . . . . . . . . 3.0 kg
DELICATES.................1.5kg
HANDWASH/WOOLLENS. . . . . . 2.0 kg
Rinse......................3.0kg
With curtains: Remove lead weights
and strips and place in a laundry bag.
Woollens and knitted garments should
be turned inside out if recommended
by the manufacturer.
4Close the machine door
Make sure there are no clothes caught
between the drum door and seal.
5Add detergent
See section “Adding detergent” for de-
tails.
To start a programme
1Turn the programme selector
to Start/Finish
2Press the “ON/OFF” button
3Press any additional option
buttons desired
(See the “Delay start” section if this fea-
ture is desired.)
4Select spin cycle speed
5Turn the programme selector to the
desired programme
The programme selector can be turned
to the left or the right.
Preparing the Laundry
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End of programme
After washing
1Turn the programme selector
switch
to “Start/Finish”
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 but-
tons or nails which may be lodged
there.
Make sure the drum is empty by
manually turning it completely
around or, during the next use,
items may be damaged (e.g. shrink)
or cause other laundry to discolor.
6Close the drum door.
End of programme
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Changing the programme sequence
To cancel a programme:
Turn the programme selector to
“Start/Finish”.
To interrupt a programme:
Press the “ON/OFF” buttton.
To continue the programme, turn the
machine back on.
To change an incorrectly selected
programme:
Turn the programme selector switch
to “Start/Finish”.
When only the “On” lamp is lit, a new
programme can be selected.
To change a programme which has
been “locked” using the Child Safety
feature, see the “programmable func-
tions” section.
To omit a programme stage:
A programme stage must first be
reached to be omitted:
Turn the programme selector to
“Start/Finish”
As soon as the PROGRAMME SE-
QUENCE indicator lamp for the stage
you wish starts flashing:
Turn the programme selector switch
to the desired programme.
Changing the programme sequence
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Adding detergent
Detergent should be added to compart-
ment jat the beginning of each wash
cycle.
Miele recommends the use of low-suds-
ing detergents, as their characteristics
allow them to perform better in front-
loading machines than regular powder
or liquid detergents.
Due to the Miele “Eco-System”, approxi-
mately 2/3 of the manufacturer’s recom-
mended amount of detergent is gener-
ally sufficient for excellent wash results.
If you have difficulty finding a low-suds-
ing detergent, contact Miele Limited.
Do not use chlorine bleach! Chlorine
bleach will damage the machine.
For extremely hard water:
Water is taken in through compartment
jin the main wash. If your water is ex-
tremely hard (above 400 ppm CaCO3)
and the capacity of compartment jis
insufficient for the amount of detergent
needed, a Service Technician can re-
programme the machine so that water
and detergent can also be taken in
through compartment i.
For small loads:
– Gradually reduce the amount of
detergent used with each small load.
– Check the wash results and the con-
dition of the laundry.
– If the laundry is not clean or if it is
grey or hard to the touch, add
slightly more detergent the next time
you use the machine.
It is important to add the cor-
rect amount of detergent, be-
cause...
...too little detergent can result in:
– grey laundry
– grease/stains not being removed
– lime deposits on the heater elements
and drum.
...too much detergent can result in:
– excessive foam
– low level of 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 necess-
ary for a soft water area.
– Following the manufacturer’s recom-
mendations,add the specified
amount of water softener.
Always add the detergent first, in com-
partments iand jfollowed by the
softener, to ensure that both are
properly 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 tumble dryer through the use of sof-
tener sheets. To automatically dispense
fabric softener:
Open the lid of compartment p.
Following the manufacturer’s recom-
mendations, pour the specified
amount of liquid fabric softener into
compartment p. However, do not ex-
ceed the maximum fill level marked
inside the compartment, as any ex-
cess will prematurely activate the si-
phon and be wasted.
Close the compartment lid and push
in the dispenser drawer.
The conditioner will automatically be
dispensed during the last rinse cycle.
At the end of the programme a small
amount of water will normally remain in
compartment p. A high water level in
this compartment, however, may indi-
cate that the siphon is clogged or the
dispenser drawer was opened during
the last rinse cycle, thereby interrupting
the distribution of fabric softener. In this
case, the siphon tube should be
cleaned as described on Page 21.
Starch
If starch is used for shirts, blouses,
table cloths, napkins, etc., pour the liq-
uid starch into compartment p(use
the some procedure as for fabric sof-
tener).
Never mix fabric softener and starch
together in compartment p. This can
lead to a blockage in the washer’s over-
flow system.
Using the “Starch” programme for
dispensing liquid starch
– Prepare the starch solution in accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s in-
structions and pour it into compart-
ment 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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Programmes
The run time of front-loading machines is longer than that for most top-loading, ver-
tical tub machines. This is because front-loading machines balance the 5 basic
washing factors (mechanical action, water, detergent, temperature and time) dif-
fently than do vertical tub machines. Miele’s front-loading machines use an ad-
vanced hydromatic washing action, precise and steady temperatures, less water
and detergent than vertical tub machines but more time. The longer run time is
part of the equation that produces Miele’s excellent wash results.
COTTONS
For cotton fabrics without special fin-
ishes. For most everyday loads, e.g.
sheet, towels, jeans, sweatshirts, t-
shirts underwear.
1) Water levels used:
wash - low
rinse - low
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal programme - four
Rapid wash - two
X= additional options
Temperature guidelines:
30 – 40°C – dark coloured items.
40 – 50°C – light coloured items.
60 – 95°C – exclusively white items.
80°C – e.g. whites. such as socks,
which would commonly be bleached in
a top-loading, vertical tub machine.
95°C – e.g. diapers.
max/load: 6.0 kg (13 lbs.)
max/spin: 1200 rpm
Normal run time: 1 h 48 min
Rapid wash time: 1 h 06 min
Programmes
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PERMANENT PRESS
For cotton blend fabrics, polyester
blends and other synthetics such as ac-
rylic, nylon and ramie.
1) Water levels used:
wash - low
rinse - high (to reduce wrinkling)
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal programme - three
Rapid wash - two
X= additional options
Temperature guidelines:
30°C – dark fabrics which are a blend
or 100% synthetic fabrics.
40°C – 50°C – light coloured cotton or
synthetic items.
60°C – white polyester/cottons items.
max/load: 3.0 kg (6.5 lbs.)
max/spin: 900 rpm
Normal run time: 1 h 07 min
Rapid wash time: 34 min
Programmes
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DELICATES
For synthetics, machine washable silks,
fine washables commonly washed by
hand (e.g. blouses, sweaters, but not
wool or wool blends), lace or crocheted
(non-woolen) items, curtains and knit
garments.
1) Water levels used:
wash - high
rinse - high
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal programme - three
Rapid wash - two
X= additional options
Temperature guidelines:
cold – 30°C – dark coloured silks and
all synthetic items
(lingerie)
40 – 50°C – light coloured silks and
lace tableclothes.
60°C – white cotton lace and
crocheted items.
For machine washable curtains, use
cold – 30°C with a pre-wash. Load the
drum loosely up to 1/3full.
max/load: 1.5 kg (3.5 lbs.)
max/spin: 600 rpm
Normal run time: 53 min
Rapid wash time: 32 min
Programmes
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HANDWASH/WOOLLENS /
For all machine washable woollens or
hand-washable wool or wool blends, in-
cluding blankets and wool mixtures
with cotton or rayon. Also suitable for
woollens commonly washed by hand
(e.g. sweaters) and silks.
1) Water levels used:
wash - low
rinse - low
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal programme - two
No additional options can be selected
in this programme.
Reduced agitation is also used.
Temperature guidelines:
cold – 40°C – for all colours of wool.
cold – 30°C – for silk.
For satin, lace and silk manually re-
duce the spin speed to the lowest
possible setting, or select “Without
final spin”.
max/load: 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs.)
max/spin: 1200 rpm
Normal run time: 38 min
Programmes
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Starch
For tablecloths, napkins, aprons, shirts.
max/load: 6.0 kg (13 lbs.)
max/spin: 1200 rpm
Normal run time: 18 min
Spin
For spinning wet items not washed in
the machine (hand washed). Such
items must be suitable for machine
spinning.
max/load: 6.0 kg (13 lbs.)
max/spin: 1200 rpm
Normal run time: 7 min
Drain
For draining water from the machine
when “Without final spin” has been se-
lected as the spin speed so that
laundry may be removed wet for drip
drying.
Rinse
For hand washed items that can be
gently rinsed, and if desired, spun.
1) Water levels used:
rinse - high
2) Rinse cycles used:
Normal programme - two
max/load: 3.0 kg (6.5 lbs.)
max/spin: 900 rpm
Normal run time: 14 min
NOTE:
If “cold” is selected in “WOOLLENS” or
“DELICATES” the machine will heat the
water to 24°C to help the detergent dis-
solve and to compensate for tempera-
ture fluctuations in the plumbing sys-
tem.
To soak clothing, select one of the pro-
grammes “COTTONS”, “PERMANENT
PRESS”, “DELICATES” or “HAND-
WASH/WOOLLENS”; wait for the ma-
chine to fill and press the “ON/OFF” but-
ton. The machine will turn off. After
soaking, select “Drain”.
Programmes
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Textile care symbols
The textile care symbols on clothing in-
dicate the maximum temperature at
which the clothing should be washed
and are a good guideline when choos-
ing a programme. In choosing a pro-
gramme, it can be taken into account
that front-loading machines are gentler
on clothing than most top-loading, verti-
cal tub machines.
Do not use chlorine bleach!
Chlorine bleach will damage the ma-
chine.
The following is an explanation of textile
care symbols:
Washing c
hDo not wash
/Hand wash in 40°C water
7Machine wash at 40°C
Chlorine bleach x
Do not use chlorine bleach! Chlorine
bleach will damage the machine.
Drying
Dry flat
(Yellow symbol) Tumble dry low
temperature
(Green symbol) Tumble dry medium
to high temperature
Hang to dry
Drip dry
Ironing F
JDo not iron
GIron at low setting
HIron at medium setting
IIron at high setting
Dry cleaning
DDo not dry clean
Dry clean
Textile care symbols
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Additional options
By selecting one or more pushbutton
functions, basic programmes can be
tailored to the type of laundry being
washed.
When the “Door” button is pressed, all
the other buttons spring out, and the
additional options are cancelled.
“Pre-wash”
Use for heavily soiled or stained
laundry items.
Available in the “COTTONS”, “PER-
MANENT PRESS” and “DELICATES”
programmes.
Add the required amount of powder
detergent to compartment iand j.
“Water plus”
This increases the normal water level to
a slightly higher level:
for particularly delicate fabrics in ad-
dition to the “Gentle wash” option,
in hard water areas, if more water is
required for dispensing the deter-
gent,
In soft water areas to enhance wash-
ing and rinsing results.
For people who are skin sensitive to
detergents.
The “Water plus” option is available in
the following programmes:
The wash and rinse cycles for COT-
TONS.
The wash cycle for PERMANENT
PRESS.
“Gentle action”
For actioning of lightly soiled items,
or delicate fabrics which tend to pill.
Drum movement is reduced by half.
Available in the “COTTONS”and “PER-
MANENT PRESS” programmes.
“Rapid wash”
Offers a quick wash cycle (approx.
38 minutes)
Can be used with or without a pre-
wash.
To operate:
1Push in the ON/OFF button to turn on
the machine.
2Push in the Pre-wash button if desired.
3Push in the Rapid wash button. No-
tice the thick grey ring surrounding
the button. This grey ring corre-
sponds to the grey ring surrounding
the COTTONS, PERMANENT PRESS
and DELICATES programmes on the
Selector switch. As long as the pro-
gramme selected is within this ring,
the actual wash times will be close to
what is displayed.
4Choose the desired programme and
the machine will start.
Additional options
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