Miele W 2888 WPS User manual

Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 2888 WPS
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. 05 863 500

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
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Energy and water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Choosing the correct Extra options (Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive) . . . . . . . . . . . 14
When drying with a tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Favourite programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting/changing a favourite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Saving a favourite programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Intensive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
dding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rinse and interim spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To cancel a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To interrupt a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To change a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electronic programme locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adding fabric conditioner separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adding starch separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Colour run and dye removers/dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Extra cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
What to do, if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The programme does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Problems with the load size indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
An unsatisfactory wash result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the abutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the lamp for the drum lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
fter sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the transit fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Re-fitting the transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Levelling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cold water connection (mains water supply) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hot water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Note for test institutes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Settings menu J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Open the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Language J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Water plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Gentle action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Suds cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Keypad tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Stand-by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
To close the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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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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The Miele "Waterproof system"
protects from water damage
provided the following conditions have
been met:
–the machine is correctly plumbed in
and connected to the electricity
supply.
–if a fault has been identified, the
machine must be examined by a
competent person before further use,
and repaired if necessary.
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
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
assessment 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
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
paper clips) do not find their way into
the machine with the washing. These
may damage components of the
machine (e.g. suds container, drum),
which in turn can result in damage to
the washing.
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.
ccessories
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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Control panel
aDisplay
See the following pages for more
information.
bShort cut buttons
For selecting an individual washing
programme quickly. These buttons
can be programmed to select your
own favourite wash programmes.
cStart button
dPC / Optical interface
This is used by service technicians
to run diagnostic checks on your
machine and can also be used to
update programming data in the
future.
eMulti-function selector
This is used to select menu options
(by turning it) and to confirm your
selection (by pressing it).
fsbutton
For switching the washing machine
on and off.
gabutton
Opens the machine door.
Operating the washing machine
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Displays
Entry menu
1 COTTONS UNI. 60°C PROG. SELECTION ...
2 MINIMUM IRON 40°C SETTINGS F...
3 DELICATES 40°C
4 WOOLLENS H40°C 15:00
When the machine is switched on, the entry menu (with
factory default settings) appears and
Prog. Selection is
highlighted.
Multi-function selector
Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to
the next menu option.
Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted
menu option.
Short cut buttons
Pressing a short cut button selects one of the four favourite
programmes, which appear on the left of the display. You
can customise the favourite programmes to suit your own
requirements.
The short cut buttons have different functions in the other
menus. Where this is the case, an arrow Hwill appear in the
display above the short cut button, together with a
description of its function.
Programme selection
There are two ways of selecting a programme:
–Option 1: Select the
Progr. Selection menu in the display
and confirm your selection by pressing the multi-function
selector.
–Option 2: Press short cut button 1,2,3or 4. This will
automatically take you into the main menu of that
programme.
Operating the washing machine
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Programme Selection menu
PROGRAMME Back A
SELECTION COTTONS HYG.
COTTONS UNI.
MINIMUM IRON H
You can use the multi-function selector to select any
programme. The highlighting will move up or down
depending on the direction the multi-function selector is
turned in. The HVarrows on the right of the display, indicate
further options. Pressing the multi-function selector takes you
to the main menu of the wash programme selected.
Wash programme main menu
COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm
Duration: 1:06 h
Extras
H
Timer Y
H
Detergent
H
Back A
H
Turn the multi-function selector to select and highlight the
programme, temperature and spin speed. Pressing the
multi-function selector selects the highlighted option and
opens the relevant sub-menu.
The sub-menus
Extras , Timer and Detergent can be opened
by pressing the short cut button directly below them.
You return to the entry menu by pressing short cut button 4
below
Back ..
Settings menu
The Settings menu is used to alter the washing machine's
electronics to suit different requirements. See "Settings menu"
for more details.
Operating the washing machine
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Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is
correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and
connection". Also check that the fluff filter is securely
tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks during use.
The washing machine has a sensor which measures the
amount of laundry in the drum. This determines the amount
of detergent required. To allow the load size indicator to
function correctly, you must first run a wash programme
without any laundry and without detergent. The sensor must
also be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom scales:
^Turn on the stopcock.
^Press the sbutton in.
If the washing machine is being switched on for the first time,
the welcome screen will appear.
Welcome screen M
Welcome
The welcome screen will not appear again once a
programme lasting longer than 1 hour has been completed.
The washing machine will remind you to remove the transport
struts.
iRemove transport struts and
check all warning, safety and installation
instructions in the operating instructions.
OK
^Remove the transport struts if they have not been removed
already. Then confirm that you want to continue by pressing
short cut button 4.
The display will then switch to show the time of day.
Before using for the first time
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Setting the time of day
12:00
Set time of day.
^Set the hour with the multi-function selector and confirm
this setting. Now set the minutes. Once this has been
confirmed, the time of day is saved in memory and the
display goes back to the entry menu.
The entry menu appears
1 COTTONS UNI. 60°C PROG. SELECTION ...
2 MINIMUM IRON 40°C SETTINGS F...
3 DELICATES 40°C
4 WOOLLENS H40°C 15:00
^Press short cut button 1.
The main menu for Cottons Universal appears
COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm
Duration: 1:06 h
Extras
H
Timer Y
H
Detergent
H
back A
H
^Press the flashing
Start button.
At the end of the programme, the load size sensor must be
re-calibrated to zero.
Calibrating to zero
^Open the drum door.
^Switch the washing machine off and then back on again.
^Press short cut button 3in until the display shows: Zero
setting OK
The drum settles a little during the first few washes and will
take 3 or 4 wash cycles to reach its true position. For this
reason, please re-calibrate the sensor to zero after each of
the first few wash cycles.
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.
To make the most out of your
machine load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.
–Use the
Automatic and Quick wash
programmes for small loads.
–If smaller loads are washed using the
Cottons Hygiene and the Cottons
Universal
programmes, the automat-
ic load recognition system will
reduce the amount of water, time and
energy used. This may mean that the
time left shown in the display is
adjusted during the course of the
wash programme.
– Instead of using a
Cottons Hygiene
programme, use Cottons Universal
and select the Extra option Intensive .
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 Extra option
Soak .
Detergent
–Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent for
smaller loads (use the Detergent
sub-menu).
Choosing the correct Extra options
(Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive)
Select:
a wash programme without any Extra
options for light to normal soiling
where there are no obvious marks.
a wash programme with the Extra
option
Intensive for normal to heavily
soiled laundry with visible staining.
– Use the Extra option
Soak instead of
Pre-wash . If Soak is followed immedi-
ately 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
The headings numbered A,B,C, . . .
show the operating sequence and can
be used as brief instructions.
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, stains etc. should
be removed as soon as possible,
preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated
with liquid detergent, stain removers
etc. first, following the manufacturer's
instructions. With particularly stubborn
stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
,Do not use solvent-based
cleaning agents in this machine.
^Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label. 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. Always wash whites and
coloureds separately.
–Curtains: Remove lead weights first
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.
– Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up
inside them.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer as not washable on the
care label. (hsymbol)
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BSwitch on the washing machine
The interior drum lighting will come on.
CSelect a programme
You can select a programme either by:
–using the appropriate short cut
button to select one of the four
frequently used programmes, or
–by going into the
Prog. Selection
menu.
If required, you can then select any
Extra and/or Delay start from the
relevant sub-menu.
DLoad the drum
^Press the abutton to open the
drum door.
^Unfold the laundry and load loosely
in the drum. Mixing both large and
small items gives better wash results
and also helps distribute the load
evenly during spinning.
The load size and the detergent
indicators will appear.
The display shows the amount of
laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in
25% steps) of the maximum load
permissible for the programme
selected. Please refer to "Adding
detergent" for more information.
The most efficient use of energy and
water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this causes creases and reduces
cleaning efficiency.
Make sure that no garments are
caught between the drum door and
seal.
^Shut the door with a firm swing.
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Edd detergent
The percentage amounts in the display
will help you to add the correct
percentage amount of detergent
recommended by the manufacturer.
40% Add slightly less than half the
amount recommended...
50% Add half the amount
recommended...
60% Add slightly more than half the
amount recommended...
75% Add three quarters of the
amount recommended...
100% Add the full amount
You also need to take the level of
soiling and water hardness into
account.
too little detergent results in:
– Laundry not getting properly clean
and with time it may become grey
and hard to the touch.
–Greasy particles clinging to the
laundry.
–Limescale deposits on the heater
elements.
too much detergent results in:
–Excessive foam which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.
–High water consumption (an
additional rinse cycle will
automatically switch in).
–A burden to the environment.
^Pull out the detergent drawer and
add detergent to the compartments
as follows:
i
Detergent for the pre-wash
(add 1/4of the total amount
recommended). This compartment is
also used for starch formulations
when starching separately.
j
Detergent for the main wash
including Soak
§
Fabric conditioner or liquid starch.
^Close the detergent drawer.
See "Detergent" for further information
on detergent and the amount to
dispense.
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FStart the programme
^Press the flashing
Start button.
The estimated programme duration will
appear in the display. This will count
down in one minute steps. During the
first 10 minutes the washing machine
measures how much water is being
absorbed by the laundry. The program-
me duration may be longer or shorter
depending on this absorbency rate.
The programme sequence is also
shown in the display. The washing
machine shows you when each section
of the programme is reached.
The drum lighting switches off once the
programme has started.
Once washing is in progress, you can
press one of the short cut buttons to
select or de-select additional options,
or call up other information as follows:
– Button 1
Extras : you can select or
de-select the
Intensive and/or Rinse
hold
Extra options up to 5 minutes
after the programme has started.
–Button 2
Timer m: you can call up
the current time of day and the
estimated end time of the
programme.
–Button 3
Save : to save the current
programme as a favourite.
–Button 4
Cancel : to cancel the
current programme. The suds are
pumped away immediately.
GRemove the laundry
Anti-crease and Finish will flash
alternately in the display to indicate that
the programme has finished.
^Press the abutton to open the
drum door.
^Remove the laundry.
Only remove laundry from the
machine once the drum has
stopped turning. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely
dangerous and could result in injury.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become
discoloured themselves.
^Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons which
might be lodged there.
^Switch the washing machine off with
the sbutton.
^Close the drum door. Otherwise there
is the danger of objects being placed
inadvertently in the drum. If these
remained unnoticed and were
washed in the next load, they could
damage the laundry.
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You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the four
wash programmes you use most frequently.
You can do this at the same time as starting a wash
programme.
Selecting/changing a favourite
^Switch the machine on.
Entry menu
1 COTTONS UNI. 60°C PROG. SELECTION ...
2 MINIMUM IRON 40°C SETTINGS F...
3 DELICATES 40°C
4 WOOLLENS H40°C 15:00
^Press short cut button 1.
Main menu
COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm
Duration: 1:06 h
Extras
H
Timer Y
H
Detergent
H
Back A
H
^Turn the multi-function selector to highlight the part you
want to change: Programme, Temperature or Spin speed
and confirm your selection by pressing the multi-function
selector.
Depending on the option highlighted selected, the following will be
displayed:
– Programme selection
PROGRAMME Back A
SELECTION COTTONS HYG.
COTTONS UNI.
MINIMUM IRON H
Use the multi-function selector to select the programme you
want and confirm your selection. The main menu will
reappear.
Favourite programmes
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Important:
If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx.
20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu.
– Temperature selection
COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm
Temperature from
Cold - 60°C a
^Use the multi-function selector to select the temperature
you want and confirm your selection. The main menu will
reappear.
– Spin speed selection
COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm
Spin speed from
0 - 1800 rpm b
^Use the multi-function selector to select the spin speed you
want and confirm your selection. The main menu will
reappear.
Selecting Extras
^Press short cut button 1. This opens the
Extras sub-menu.
COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm
Extras Intensive Pre-wash Soak
Water plus Rinse hold Back A
^Use the multi-function selector to select the Extra you want
and confirm your selection. The main menu will reappear.
Repeat the process if you want to select another extra. See
"Extras" for more information.
Favourite programmes
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