Miele W 2104 User manual

Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 2104
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine.
WO
M.-Nr. 06 036 350

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
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
"Spin" button with indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioners or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Colour run and dye removers/ dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The programme does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
A fault indicator light comes on but the wash program continues as normal.. . . . 35
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Customer contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Building under a continuous worktop / in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
The Miele water protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Water plus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Top-up rinse for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Read the operating instructions
before using this machine for the
first time. They contain important
information about the safety, use and
maintenance of the machine. This
way you will avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the
machine. Keep these operating
instructions in a safe place and
ensure that new users are familiar
with the content. Pass them on to
any future owner of the machine.
Correct usage
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 gar-
ments. Any other applications may be
dangerous. The manufacturer is not lia-
ble for damage resulting from improper
use or operation.
This appliance is not intended for
use by young children or infirm
persons unless they have been ad-
equately supervised by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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 (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
Caution:
if the appliance is supplied from a
cord extension set or electrical portable
outlet device the cord extension set or
electrical portable outlet device should
be positioned so it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture.
The electrical safety of this appli-
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ma-
chine and an effective earthing system
which complies with local and national
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is regularly
tested by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system.
For safety reasons do not operate
this appliance on an extension
cable. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance. Danger of overheating.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
responsibility. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
engineer.
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
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This machine must only be
connected to the on-site water
supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses
must not be re-used.
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.
A washer and dryer should never
be stacked without using the
proper stacking kit. Doing so is
extremely dangerous, as the dryer may
vibrate off of the washing machine
during use.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Use
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being 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 ob-
jects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper
clips) do not find their way into the ma-
chine with the washing. These may
damage components of the machine
(e.g. suds container, drum), which in
turn can result in damage to the wash-
ing.
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.
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.
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.
Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching in to
remove washing. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous.
Accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine
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.
Warning and safety instructions
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Your machine also has the following
special programmes in addition to the
standard Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes.
Special programmes
–Silks /
Hand-washable fabrics which crease
easily and do not contain wool can
be washed in the
Silks /
programme (30°C temperature only).
–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.
– Quick wash
This is a Cottons programme for
small loads of very lightly soiled
fabrics.
–Automatic
Suitable for small loads of garments
made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be
washed together. Sort according to
colour.
–Separate rinse
Suitable for rinsing and spinning
articles which have been hand
washed.
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.
Water plus system
The water level for washing and/or
rinsing is increased. For
Cottons and
Minimum iron programmes an
additional rinse can also be selected.
Description of the machine
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Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check light marked PC
allows a service engineer to update
your machine in future years.
When, for example, new programmes
are developed or new fabrics are
introduced, a service engineer will be
able to modify existing programme
cycles accordingly.
Miele will provide information when
such possibilities become available.
Description of the machine
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Control panel
aStart button
Starts the wash programme
bAdditional option buttons
Additional options can be added to
the basic programme.
Use the top button to select either
the
Intensive , Pre-wash , or Soak
option or a combination of these
options.
Use the lower button to select the
Water plus option.
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off = option not
selected
cIndicator lights for spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
dSpin button
For selecting the final spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
eProgramme selector
For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise
fProgramme sequence indicator
lights
Show which section of the wash
programme has been reached
gCheck lights
hI-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on or off
or interrupting a programme
iDoor button
Opens the machine door
Description of the machine
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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.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme.
Use the top button to select either the
Intensive , the Pre-wash or the Soak
option or a combination of these
options.
Use the lower button to select the Water
plus 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
Select the spin speed.
Press the "Spin" button to select a
different spin speed. You cannot select
a spin speed higher than the maximum
allowed for the basic wash programme
chosen.
The indicator lights show the speed
selected.
Wash programme rpm
Cottons 1200
Minimum iron 900
Delicates 600
Silks 400
Woollens 1200
Quick wash 1200
Automatic 900
Separate rinse 1200
Starch 1200
Drain/spin 1200
You can also omit the final 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
water has been drained away the
machine goes straight into the
anti-crease stage. Spinning between
the rinses is also omitted in this
setting.
Description of the machine
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Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See the
relevant section under "Installation".
Also check that the fluff filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
^Turn on the stopcock.
^Press the
I-On/0-Off button in.
^Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 40°C .
^Press
Start .
When this programme has finished your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
Before using for the first time
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Energy and water consumption
–Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load.
–Use the
Automatic or the Quick wash
programme for smaller amounts of
laundry.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed in the
Cottons programmes,
the automatic load recognition
system will reduce the amount of
water, time and energy used. This
may mean that the programme
duration alters during the course of
the wash programme.
– Instead of the
Cottons 95°C
programme, use the Cottons 60°C
programme together with 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 amount of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx. 1/3less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
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.
Washing environmentally and economically
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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
Selecting a programme:
BSwitch on the washing machine
COpen the drum door
DLoad the drum
EClose the drum door
FSelect a programme
GSelect a spin speed
HSelect any additional option required
IAdd detergent
JPress the
Start button
At the end of a programme:
KOpen the drum door
LRemove the laundry
MSwitch off the washing machine
See the "Programme chart" in the next
section for information on which
programmes to use for different fabric
types.
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Programme chart
Cottons 9ö876
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes –Only use the
Cottons 95°C programme for heavily
soiled laundry.
–For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
–For laundry with stubborn soiling or soiling which has
been left untreated for a while, select both the
Intensive
and Soak options.
–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.
Max. load 5.5 kg
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for the AS/NZS 2040.2:2000 Standard: COTTONS 40°C.
Minimum iron 4321
Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and
for easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water 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.
Max. load 2.5 kg
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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 made from delicate fabrics, reduce the
spin speed or select Without spin.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Max. load 1.0 kg
Silks /
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin,
lace and silk.
Additional options Water plus
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 1.0 kg
Woollens /
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature
wash using the cold setting. Please note that hand-
washable garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt
beyond the accepted tolerance of the item.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens.
Max. load 2.0 kg
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Quick wash 7
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Additional option Water plus
Notes –Use less detergent (as for a half load).
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
Max. load 2.5 kg
Automatic 72
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort
according to colour.
Additional option Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus
Notes –For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the
Intensive additional option.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
Max. load 3.0 kg
Starch
Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes –The laundry should be washed but not treated with
fabric conditioner.
Max. load 5.0 kg
Separate rinse
Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need
to be rinsed and spun in the machine.
Max. load 5.0 kg
Drain/Spin
Notes –Drain only: Select
Without spin . Do not use for
Woollens.
Max. load 5.0 kg
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Before washing
ASort the laundry
^Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and
components in the machine.
^Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and
cuffs, and water soluble stains can
be pre-treated with bar soap, liquid
detergent or detergent mixed into a
solution or paste.
With particularly stubborn stains ask
your dry cleaner for advice.
,Do not used solvent-based
cleaning agents in this machine.
^Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label symbol. Most garments
have a textile care label in the collar
or side seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times before being included in
a mixed load.
Delicate textiles should be washed
separately in a delicates program (use
a washing bag where appropriate).
– Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
–Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
Turn inside out, if recommended by
the manufacturer.
Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes
etc before washing.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer as non-machine
washable on the care label. (h
symbol)
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Selecting a programme
BSwitch on the washing machine
^Press in the
I-On/0-Off button.
COpen the drum door
^Press the
Door button and open the
drum door.
DLoad the drum
^Unfold the laundry and load loosely
in the drum. To achieve best results it
is advisable to make up mixed loads
consisting of both large and small
items. This improves the washing
effect and helps distribute the load
evenly to keep the machine stable
and reduce the noise level during
spinning.
To save energy and water try to load
the maximum amount for the
programme selected.
However, be careful not to overload the
machine. Overloading reduces the
wash result and causes more creasing.
EClose the drum door with a gentle
swing.
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and seal.
FSelect a programme
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
GSelect a spin speed
^Press the "Spin" button repeatedly
until the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on.
In some programmes the maximum
spin speed is limited. The machine will
not allow a higher spin speed to be
selected.
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