Miele PWM 908 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Washing machine
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
en-CA M.-Nr. 11 226 580

Contents
2
Caring for the environment .................................................................................. 6
Important safety instructions ............................................................................... 7
Operating the washing machine ........................................................................ 12
Control panel......................................................................................................... 12
Sensor controls and touch display with sensor controls ...................................... 13
Main menu............................................................................................................. 13
Examples of how to operate the appliance........................................................... 14
Operating a launderette machine .......................................................................... 16
Initial commissioning .......................................................................................... 17
Reference to external appliances.......................................................................... 18
Setting the display brightness............................................................................... 18
Setting the date..................................................................................................... 18
Selecting program packages ................................................................................ 19
1. Preparing the laundry...................................................................................... 22
2. Loading the washing machine ....................................................................... 23
3. Selecting a program........................................................................................ 24
4. Selecting program settings ............................................................................ 25
5. Adding detergent............................................................................................. 26
Adding fabric softener or liquid starch separately............................................ 27
Adding starch separately.................................................................................. 27
6. Starting a program – end of a program ......................................................... 30
Timer..................................................................................................................... 31
Program chart...................................................................................................... 32
Extra options........................................................................................................ 47
Prewash.......................................................................................................... 47
Pre-rinse.......................................................................................................... 47
Rinse plus....................................................................................................... 47
Soak................................................................................................................ 47
Intensive........................................................................................................... 47
Water plus....................................................................................................... 47
SoftSteam........................................................................................................ 47
Rinse hold....................................................................................................... 47
Starch stop...................................................................................................... 47

Contents
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Special features in the program sequence ....................................................... 48
Spinning ................................................................................................................ 48
Anti-crease ............................................................................................................ 48
Changing the program sequence ...................................................................... 49
Changing the program .......................................................................................... 49
Cancelling a program ............................................................................................ 49
Adding or removing laundry .................................................................................. 49
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 51
Cleaning the housing and control panel................................................................ 51
Cleaning the detergent drawer.............................................................................. 51
Cleaning the drum, suds container, and drainage system.................................... 53
Cleaning the water intake filters ............................................................................ 53
Problem solving guide ....................................................................................... 55
The wash program will not start ............................................................................ 55
Program cancellation and error message.............................................................. 56
An error message appears in the display.............................................................. 57
An unsatisfactory wash result ............................................................................... 58
General problems with the washing machine ....................................................... 59
The door will not open........................................................................................... 61
Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power outage .... 62
Miele Service ....................................................................................................... 64
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................... 64
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 64
Installation and connection ................................................................................ 66
Front view.............................................................................................................. 66
Rear view............................................................................................................... 67
Installation locations.............................................................................................. 68
Installation notes ................................................................................................... 68
Transporting the washing machine to its installation site...................................... 69
Installation surface ................................................................................................ 70
Removing the shipping struts ............................................................................... 70
Re-installing the shipping struts............................................................................ 72
Levelling the washing machine ............................................................................. 72
Securing the washing machine against slippage............................................. 73
External control equipment ................................................................................... 73
Payment system (If applicable)......................................................................... 73
Water connection .................................................................................................. 74
Cold water connection .................................................................................... 74
Hot water connection*...................................................................................... 75

Contents
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Water drainage ...................................................................................................... 76
Drain pump....................................................................................................... 76
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 77
Technical data...................................................................................................... 78
Supervisor level ................................................................................................... 79
Opening the Supervisor level ................................................................................ 79
Code-based access .............................................................................................. 79
Changing the code................................................................................................ 79
Closing the settings menu..................................................................................... 79
Operation/display .................................................................................................. 80
Language.......................................................................................................... 80
Language menu................................................................................................ 80
Set languages................................................................................................... 80
Display brightness............................................................................................ 80
Clock display.................................................................................................... 81
Date .................................................................................................................. 81
Volume.............................................................................................................. 81
Visibility parameters ......................................................................................... 81
"Display" off status........................................................................................... 82
"Machine" off status......................................................................................... 82
Delay start ........................................................................................................ 82
Memory ............................................................................................................ 82
Temperature unit............................................................................................... 83
Weight unit ....................................................................................................... 83
Logo ................................................................................................................. 83
Change code.................................................................................................... 83
Program selection ................................................................................................. 83
Controls............................................................................................................ 83
Program packages ........................................................................................... 84
Favourite programs .......................................................................................... 84
Special programs ............................................................................................. 85
Sort programs .................................................................................................. 85
Prog. colour allocation ..................................................................................... 85
Hygiene ............................................................................................................ 85
Disinfection prog. code .................................................................................... 85

Contents
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Process technology............................................................................................... 86
Anti-crease ....................................................................................................... 86
Water level Minimum iron ................................................................................. 86
Water level Cottons .......................................................................................... 86
Pre-wash temp. Cottons .................................................................................. 86
Wash time......................................................................................................... 86
Pre-rinse Cottons ............................................................................................. 87
Pre-rinse Minimum iron .................................................................................... 87
Pre-wash Cott./Min.iron ................................................................................... 87
Cottons rinses .................................................................................................. 87
Minimum iron rinse........................................................................................... 87
Disinfection rinse.............................................................................................. 87
Auto load control .............................................................................................. 87
Controlled energy cons. ................................................................................... 88
Service................................................................................................................... 88
Clean drain pump (LP)...................................................................................... 88
Service interval ................................................................................................. 88
External applications ............................................................................................. 89
Empty sensor ................................................................................................... 89
Early warning counter....................................................................................... 89
Peak-load signal............................................................................................... 89
Peak-load prevention ....................................................................................... 89
Select COM module ......................................................................................... 90
WiFi................................................................................................................... 90
Network sign-on............................................................................................... 90
Remote............................................................................................................. 91
RemoteUpdate ................................................................................................. 91
SmartGrid ......................................................................................................... 92
Machine parameters.............................................................................................. 92
Suds cooling..................................................................................................... 92
Water intake ..................................................................................................... 92
Low water pressure .......................................................................................... 93
Automatic dispensing....................................................................................... 93
CapDosing........................................................................................................ 93
Legal Information.............................................................................................. 94
Payment system (If applicable).............................................................................. 94
Settings for payment systems.......................................................................... 94
Feedb. signal to pay system............................................................................. 95
Clear paid signal............................................................................................... 95
Payment system lock ....................................................................................... 95
FOC programs.................................................................................................. 95

Caring for the environment
6
Disposal of the packaging
material
The cardboard box and packaging
materials protect the appliance during
shipping. They have been designed to
be biodegradable and recyclable.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also the
amount of waste.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials,
compounds and components which
were essential for the proper
functioning and safe use of the
equipment. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Therefore, please
do not dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or
Miele in order to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances.
Miele assumes no responsibility for
deleting any personal data left on the
appliance being disposed. Please
ensure that your old appliance is kept
away from children until removal.
Observe safety requirements for
appliances that may tip over or pose an
entrapment hazard.

Important safety instructions
7
Warning
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injuries,
persons operating the appliance must adhere to the following
safety precautions:
 It is essential to read the operating instructions before using the
washing machine.
 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The washing machine must be grounded. Connecting the appliance
to ground reduces the danger of electric shock in the event of a
malfunction. The grounding is a protective conductor which provides
a path of least resistance for the current. The washing machine
comes complete with a power cord and plug with the corresponding
protective conductor. The power cord plug must be inserted into a
suitable outlet that has been installed and grounded in compliance
with all applicable local codes.
 WARNING: Incorrect grounding of the appliance will run the risk of
electric shock. In case of doubt, get in touch with a qualified
electrician and arrange to have your cabling inspected.
 Do not replace or make any changes to the plug supplied. If there
is no suitable socket available, a socket must be installed by a
qualified electrician.
 Do not use a damaged washing machine.
 Do not expose the washing machine to outdoor weather
conditions.
 Do not install the washing machine in an area where there is a risk
of freezing conditions. Frozen hoses may burst or split, and the
reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at
temperatures below freezing point.

Important safety instructions
8
 Before connecting the washing machine, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load)
match the site electricity supply. If in doubt, request the connection
data from a qualified electrician.
 Do not connect the washing machine to a multi-socket adapter,
extension lead or similar. These do not guarantee the required safety
of the machine (fire hazard due to the risk of overheating).
 The washing machine is not intended for maritime applications or
for use in mobile units such as motor homes or aircraft. However,
installation in such scenarios may be possible under certain
conditions. Get in touch with Miele's Technical Service department
regarding these specific requirements.
 Do not make any changes or repairs on the washing machine if
this is not expressly permitted in these operating instructions.
 Only Miele is permitted to replace a damaged power cord. Miele
service technicians use original power cords from Miele.
 If hot-water systems are not used for longer than two weeks, there
may be a buildup of hydrogen under certain conditions. HYDROGEN
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water systems have not been in use for
longer than two weeks, allow hot water to run from all valves for
several minutes before operating the washing machine. This reduces
the formation of hydrogen. Refrain from smoking and keep away
from naked flames while the water valves are open. The gas will be
flammable during this time.
 Remove the door or destroy the door lock before disposing of the
washing machine.

Important safety instructions
9
Use
 Children are not allowed to play with, on, or inside the washing
machine. If you are operating the washing machine in the presence
of children, the children must be supervised at all times.
 The temperature of the porthole glass becomes very high during
washing. Danger of burning! Refrain from touching the porthole
glass. You must therefore keep children away from the porthole glass
during the wash cycle.
 Only use the washing machine for washing fabrics with a care
label stating that they are suitable for machine washing. Other
applications may be dangerous.
 Do not wash any fabrics which have been cleaned, washed, or
soaked with cleaning agents containing solvents (e.g. benzine) or
other flammable substances. These fabrics release vapours which
can ignite or explode. Do not add these kinds of fabric to a load of
washing.
 Do not use any solvents or other flammable substances or
explosive materials in the washing machine. These materials can
release vapours which can ignite or explode.
 Never use solvent based cleaning agents on or in the washing
machine. Surfaces are damaged on contact with cleaning agents.
 Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to
remove laundry. Do not touch the drum whilst it is still rotating.
 Do not make any alterations to the machine.
KEEP THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
PLACE

Important safety instructions
10
 Miele Tumble Dryers and Miele Washing Machines can be
installed as a washer-dryer stack. This requires a Miele Washer-
Dryer Stacking Kit which can be purchased separately. Please
ensure that the washer-dryer stacking kit is suitable for the Miele
Tumble Dryer and the Miele Washing Machine.
 If installing the machine on a Miele base (available as an optional
accessory), please make sure you order the correct one for this
washing machine.
 If detergent has come into contact with the eyes, rinse out
immediately with plenty of lukewarm water. If detergent has
accidentally been ingested, seek medical advice immediately. People
with damaged or sensitive skin should avoid contact with detergent.
 When adding or removing laundry during the main wash, your skin
may come into contact with detergent, particularly if the detergent is
dispensed externally. Take care when placing your hands inside the
drum. If suds have come into contact with the skin, rinse off
immediately with lukewarm water.
 This washing machine is supplied with a special lamp to cope
with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance, and vibration). This special lamp
must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not
suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by
a Miele authorized technician or by Miele Service.
 The maximum dry laundry weight is 17.6lbs (8kg). See the
“Program chart” for the maximum recommended loads for individual
programs.

Important safety instructions
11
FCC Declaration of Conformity
 These devices comply with FCC Rules Part15. This equipment
has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a
ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules of
Operation and is subject to the following conditions:
These devices may not cause harmful interference.
These devices must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 8“ (20cm) between
the radiator and your body.
Industry Canada Statement
 This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassB limits for
Radio Noise Emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 ClassB specifications.

Operating the washing machine
12
Control panel
aLanguage sensor control
For selecting the current user
language.
The operating language is displayed
again at the end of the program.
bBack sensor control
Takes you back one level in a menu.
cTouch display
dSensor control Start/Stop
For starting the selected program and
cancelling a program once it has
started. The program selected can be
started as soon as the sensor control
starts flashing.
eOptical interface
For service technicians.
fButton
For switching the washing machine
on and off. To save energy, the
washing machine will switch off
automatically. It is switched off
15minutes after the end of the
program/anti-crease phase, or after
being switched on if no further
selection is made.

Operating the washing machine
13
Sensor controls and touch
display with sensor controls
The,, andStart/Stopsensor
controls and the sensor controls in the
display react to finger-tip contact. Every
touch of a sensor control is confirmed
with an audible keypad tone. You can
adjust the volume of the keypad tone or
switch it off (see “Supervisor level”).
The control panel with sensor
controls and the touch display can
be scratched by pointed or sharp
objects, e.g. pens.
Only touch the display with your
fingers.
Main menu
After switching on the washing
machine, the main menu will appear in
the display.
You can access all the important sub-
menus from the main menu.
Touch the sensor control at any
time to return to the main menu.
Values set previously are not saved.
 11:02
  
Programs Favourites Supervisor
Help
Programs
For selecting the wash program.
Favourites
For selecting 12 favourite wash
programs which can be set up and
saved by the supervisor (see “Favourite
programs” under “Supervisor level”).
Supervisor
You can alter the washing machine’s
electronics to suit changing
requirements in the Supervisor level
(see “Supervisor level”).

Operating the washing machine
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Examples of how to operate
the appliance
Option lists
Program menu (single option list)
 11:02
Whites Minimum iron Express
Normal Delicates Woollens
Programs
You can scroll to the right or the left by
swiping your finger across the screen.
To do this, place your finger on the
touch display and swipe it in the
direction you want.
The orange bar under the pictures
shows that there are further options to
choose from.
Touch a program name to select the
wash program.
The display will change to the standard
menu for that program.
Extras menu (multiple selection)
 11:02
Pre-wash
Soak
Rinse plus
Intensive




Extras
OK
Touch one or several Extras to select it/
them.
Currently selected Extras are
highlighted in orange.
To deselect an Extra, simply touch the
Extra again.
Use the OKsensor control to activate
all selected Extras.
Setting numerical values
You can set numerical values in some
menus.
OK
Time
12 00
11 59
10 58
01 01
02 02
pm
Enter the numbers by swiping upwards
or downwards. Place your finger on the
number that you want to change and
move your finger in the direction you
want. Use the OKsensor control to
accept the set numerical value.
Useful tip: A numerical keypad may
also appear to adjust the value for
some settings.

Operating the washing machine
15
OK
Time

12 00
11 59
10 58
01 01
02 02
pm
Briefly touching a number between the
two lines will bring up the numerical
keypad.
OK
12:00
3
4
21
Time

5 6
7

8
0
9
Once a valid number has been entered,
the OKsensor control will be
highlighted in green.
Pull-down menu
The pull-down menu can be used to
display information, e.g. about a wash
program.
 11:02

Denim
Status
Time left h0:27

Main wash
Add laundry


If an orange bar appears at the top of
the screen in the middle of the display,
you can open the pull-down menu.
Touch the bar and drag down with your
finger.
Exiting a menu
Touch the sensor control to return
to the previous screen.
Entries made before this which have not
been confirmed withOK will not be
saved.
Help display
With some menus, Help appears along
the bottom line of the display.
Touch the Helpsensor control to
display the text.
Touch the Closesensor control to
return to the previous screen.

Operating the washing machine
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Operating a launderette
machine
The entry menu will vary depending on
the programming status (see “Controls”
under “Supervisor level”).
Shortcuts are the easiest way to
operate the machine. Users are unable
to change pre-set programs.
Laundromat, basic (4 programs)
 11:02


Whites
Woollens
Whites
Normal
Help


4 pre-set programs are available. These
cannot be changed by the user.
Laundromat, ext. (12 programs)
 11:02
 
Whites NormalWhites
Help Further

Up to 12 pre-set programs are
available. The first 3programs can be
selected directly. The remaining
programs are selected via another list.
These cannot be changed by the user.

Initial commissioning
17
Damage resulting from incorrect
installation and connection.
Installing and connecting the
washing machine incorrectly will
cause serious damage to property.
See “Installation and connection”.
Emptying the drum
A swivel elbow for the drain hose and/
or assembly material may be stored in
the drum.
Pull open the door.
Remove the swivel elbow and
assembly material.
Shut the door gently.
Switching on the washing
machine
Press the button.
The welcome screen will light up.
When commissioning the washing
machine for the first time, you will
have to define settings for daily use
of the appliance. Some settings can
only be configured during the initial
commissioning process. After that,
they must be changed by Miele
Service.
Complete the initial commissioning
process.
These settings are also described under
“Supervisor level”.
Setting the display language
You will be asked to select the display
language. You can change the language
at any time (see “Language” under
“Supervisor level”).
deutsch
Language
OK
english
(AU)
english
(CA)
english
(GB)
english (US)
español
Scroll to the left or the right until the
language you want appears.
Touch the sensor control for the
language you want.
The selected language will be
highlighted in orange and the display
will change to the next setting.

Initial commissioning
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Reference to external
appliances
A reference to external hardware
appears.
Confirm with the OKsensor control.
Before initial commissioning, connect
the XCI box or slide a communication
module into the slot on the back of the
washing machine. The washing
machine must be disconnected from
the domestic electrical supply for this
process. Then start the
commissioning process.
Setting the display brightness
You will be asked to select the
brightness of the display.
Display brightness
Darker Brighter
OK
Touch the segment bars until you
reach the required level of brightness.
The selected brightness level will be
highlighted in orange.
Confirm with OK.
The display will change to the next
setting.
Setting the date
OK
Date
2021
2020
2019
25
24
22
21
23
July
August
September
June
May
2018
2017
Place your finger on the value that
you want to change and move your
finger in the direction you want.
Once all values have been selected,
confirm with the OKsensor control.
The display will change to the next
setting.
Confirming the time request
The following question appears in the
display:
Omit clock display?
Touch the Yes or Nosensor control.
If you select Yes, the system will skip
the Clock displaysetting.
If you select No, the display will switch
to the Clock displaysetting.

Initial commissioning
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Setting the time
OK
Time
12 00
11 59
10 58
01 01
02 02
pm
Place your finger on the number that
you want to change and move your
finger in the direction you want.
Confirm with the OKsensor control.
The display will change to the next
setting.
Selecting program packages
You can select various programs from
the program packages. Any programs
already active are highlighted in orange.
11:02
Normal Sportswear Sneakers
Sport
Microfibre Hard items
Program packages
Label Sport
OK
Scroll right until you reach a program
that is not highlighted in orange.
Touch the sensor control for the
required program.
The selected program is highlighted in
orange.
You can select further programs.
Useful tip: You can disable a selected
program by touching the program's
sensor control again.
Exception: the Cottons and
CottonsPro programs cannot be
disabled.
If you do not want to select any more
programs, confirm with the
OKsensor control.
The display will change to the next
setting.

Initial commissioning
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Setting up a payment system
(If applicable)
If you wish to set up a payment system,
read the “Payment system” section of
the “Supervisor level” chapter.
These settings can only be changed
during the initial commissioning
process. If you wish to change the
settings after the commissioning
process, please contact Miele Service.
If you do not wish to set up a payment
system, you can skip this stage.
11:02
No payment
system
Payment system
OK
Program
control
Timed
operation
COM module
Touch the No payment systemsensor
control.
The display will change to the next
setting.
Selecting prewash water
11:02
Cold
Pre-wash
OK
Hot
Touch the coldsensor control if the
washing machine is only connected
to a cold water supply, or touch hotif
the washing machine is connected to
cold and hot water.
The display will change to the next
setting.
Selecting main wash water
11:02
Cold
Main wash
OK
Hot
Touch the coldsensor control if the
washing machine is only connected
to a cold water supply, or touch hotif
the washing machine is connected to
cold and hot water.
Further information will appear on the
display.