Miele W 5922 User manual

Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 5922
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 011 590
en - GB, IN

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should 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!
Disposal of your old machine
Electrical and electronic 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 machine.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Caring for our environment
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Caring for our environment .........................................2
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Operating the washing machine.....................................10
Control panel .....................................................10
Display ..........................................................11
Before using for the first time.......................................13
Washing environmentally and economically ..........................15
How to wash correctly.............................................16
Extra options ....................................................23
Short............................................................23
Water plus .......................................................23
Stains 4........................................................23
Extra quiet .......................................................23
Further extras 4..................................................24
Extra rinse .....................................................24
Pre-wash ......................................................24
Soak .........................................................24
Rinse hold .....................................................24
The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme:.....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 (No spin) ...............26
Delay start.......................................................27
Programme chart .................................................28
Programme sequence .............................................32
Garment care label symbols ........................................34
Changing the programme sequence .................................35
Cancelling a programme ............................................35
Interrupting a programme ...........................................35
Changing a programme ............................................35
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................36
Safety lock .......................................................36
Contents
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Detergent .......................................................37
The correct detergent ..............................................37
Water softeners.................................................40
Washing with several components ..................................40
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ..................................41
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme ........................................41
Adding fabric conditioner or starch separately ........................41
Colour run and dye removers/dyes ....................................41
Cleaning and care ................................................42
Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) .....................................42
External casing and fascia panel .....................................42
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer...............................42
Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................44
Problem solving guide ............................................45
The programme does not start .......................................45
One of the following fault messages appears in the display.................46
The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of the programme . . 47
Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero .................48
General problems .................................................49
An unsatisfactory wash result ........................................50
The door will not open ..............................................51
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure................................................52
Blocked drain outlet .............................................52
After sales service ................................................54
Future updates (PC) .............................................54
Appliance guarantee ............................................54
Optional spare parts and accessories ...............................54
Installation and connection ........................................55
Front view........................................................55
Rear view ........................................................56
Installation surface.................................................57
Transporting the washing machine to its installation site .................57
Removing the transit bars ...........................................57
Re-fitting the transit bars ............................................59
Contents
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Levelling the machine ..............................................60
Screwing out and adjusting the feet .................................60
Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run ...................61
Washer and Dryer stack ..........................................61
The Miele water protection system ....................................62
Connection to the water supply .......................................63
Connection to the drainage system....................................64
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................65
Consumption data ................................................66
Notes for test institutes: ..........................................66
Technical data ...................................................67
Settings menu ...................................................68
To open the Settings menu........................................68
To select a setting...............................................68
To close the Settings menu .......................................68
Language !......................................................68
Time ............................................................68
Gentle action .....................................................69
Longer pre-wash Cottons ...........................................69
Suds cooling .....................................................69
Lock code .......................................................70
Temperature unit ..................................................71
Buzzer ..........................................................71
Keypad tone .....................................................71
Brightness .......................................................71
Contrast .........................................................71
Standby display ...................................................72
Memory .........................................................72
Anti-crease.......................................................72
Optional accessories..............................................73
CareCollection ....................................................73
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This washing machine conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however,
lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the washing machine,
please read these instructions
carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important
information on its installation, safety,
use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
~This washing machine is not
designed for commercial use. It is
intended for use in domestic
households and in similar working and
residential environments such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as
–Hostels and guest houses
~This washing machine is not
intended for outdoor use.
~It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to wash items which are
specified by the manufacturer as being
washable on the care label.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
washing machine.
~This washing machine is not
intended for use by people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are supervised
whilst using it or have been shown how
to use it by a person responsible for
their safety.
Safety with children
~Keep children away from the
washing machine at all times. It is not a
toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not
allow children to play on or near it or to
play with its controls. Supervise
children whilst you are using it.
~Older children may only use the
washing machine if its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the washing
machine, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
washing machine.
~Before connecting the washing
machine, ensure that the connection
data on the data plate (voltage and
connected load) match the mains
electricity supply. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
~The electrical safety of this washing
machine can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for the
consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Do not connect the washing
machine to the mains electricity supply
by an extension lead. Extension leads
do not guarantee the required safety of
the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
~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.
~Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
machine until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
~In the event of a fault or for cleaning
purposes, the washing 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, or the
screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~This washing machine must only be
connected to the on-site water supply
using a new hose kit. Old hoses must
not be re-used.
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
machine 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 guarantee.
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~This appliance must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
~Do not make any alterations to the
washing machine, unless authorised to
do so by Miele.
Correct use
~Do not install your washing machine
in rooms where temperatures below
freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may
burst or split. The reliability of the
electronic control unit may be impaired
at temperatures below freezing point.
~Before using the washing machine
for the first time, check that the transit
bars at the rear of the machine have
been removed (see section on
"Installation and connection"). During
spinning, a transit bar 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.
~Take care to ensure that foreign
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper
clips) do not find their way into the
machine with the laundry. These may
damage components of the machine
(e.g. suds container, drum), which in
turn can result in damage to the
laundry.
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. A
special descaling agent is available to
order from the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.
~Textiles which have been
pre-treated with solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in the
machine.
~Never use solvent based cleaning
agents, e.g. those containing benzene,
in this machine, as this may result in
damage to component parts and create
toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a
fire and explosion hazard.
~Never use solvent based cleaning
agents, e.g. those containing benzene,
to clean the outside surfaces of this
machine. They can cause damage to
plastic surfaces.
~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.
~If detergent comes into contact with
the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with
lukewarm water immediately. If
swallowed, seek medical assistance
immediately and retain the packaging
or label for reference. Those with skin
problems or sensitive skin should avoid
their skin coming into contact with
detergent.
~Only remove laundry from the
washing machine once the drum has
stopped turning. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous
and could result in injury.
Accessories
~Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele. If
other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims will be invalidated.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Control panel
aStart/Stop button
For starting the programme selected
and cancelling a programme once it
has started.
bDisplay with X,OK and Ybuttons
See the following page for more
information.
c+button
For selecting delay start.
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.
eLoad/Detergent button
For calling up the load size or the
recommended amount of detergent,
and for calibrating the load size
sensor to zero.
fExtra option buttons with indicator
lights
Various extra options can be added
to the washing programmes.
gProgramme selector
For selecting a programme. The
programme selector can be turned
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
hKbutton
For switching the washing machine
on and off.
To save energy, the washing
machine will switch itself off
automatically 15 minutes after the
end of the programme/anti-crease
phase or after being switched on if
no other selection is made.
iDoor button
Opens the machine door.
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Display
The display is operated using the X,
OK and Ybuttons.
– Press the Xbutton
to move down to the next text or to
decrease the value highlighted in the
display.
– Press the Ybutton
to move up to the next text or to
increase the value highlighted in the
display.
–Press the OK button
to confirm the value highlighted in
the display.
Programme selection examples
To decrease or increase a value
Cottons
40°C O O F F F FM 1600 rpm
Duration: 2:59 h
Press the Xbutton to decrease the
temperature and the Ybutton to
increase the temperature.
Multiple option selection
If a value is selected, there will be a
tick 9next to it.
Further extras
8Extra quiet ;
8Extra rinse ,
Press the Xor Ybutton to scroll down
or up the options in the display. Press
the OK button to select the highlighted
value. You can now select the next
value, if you wish.
Single option selection
Here one of the values is always
selected. A tick (will appear next to
the one currently selected. The other
values are deselected automatically.
Gentle action
Off (;
On ,
Press the Xor Ybutton to scroll down
or up the options in the display. Press
the OK button to select the highlighted
value.
To come out of a sub-menu
Select Back #to come out of the
sub-menu or wait for approx. 15
seconds and the display will return to
the programme menu automatically.
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The following are selected via the
display
–wash temperature
–final spin speed
–the soak time
–delay start
–cancellation of a programme
–safety lock
The following are selected via
Further programmes/Settings 4
– Dark garments
– Sportswear
– Trainers
– Outerwear
– Proofing
– Soft toys
– First wash
–Pillows
–Curtains
–Starch
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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 drain filter is securely
tightened to prevent the risk of water
leaks during use.
This washing machine has
undergone a complete functional test
at the factory and there will be some
residual water in the drum from this
process.
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.
^Press the Kbutton in.
If the washing machine is being
switched on for the first time, the
welcome screen will appear briefly.
The welcome screen will appear in the
display every time the machine is
switched on until a programme lasting
longer than 1 hour has been
completed.
The display for setting the language will
then appear.
Setting the language
You will be asked to select the
language you require for the display. It
is possible to select another language
at any time via Further programmes/
Settings 4in the Settings sub-menu.
Sprache
deutsch ;
english ,
^Press the Xand Ybuttons to scroll
through the options until the
language that you want is
highlighted. Press the OK button to
confirm your selection.
Setting the time (of day) (if
necessary)
The display for setting the time will then
appear.
Time
12:00
^Press the Xbutton to decrease or the
Ybutton to increase the hour.
^Confirm the hour selected with the
OK button. Then do the same to set
the minutes.
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Reminder to remove transport bars
,To avoid the risk of damage, the
transport bars must be removed
before the machine is used for the
first time. See "Installation and
connection" for instructions on how
to do this.
^After removing the transport bars (if
this has not already been done by
your fitter) press the OK button.
Running your first programme
Your machine is now ready for the first
programme to be run.
15:00
Select programme
^Turn the programme selector to
Cottons.
^Open the stopcock.
^Press the Start/Stop button.
^At the end of the programme switch
the machine off.
After running the first programme, the
load sensor has to be calibrated to
zero as you would with bathroom
scales.
Calibrating the load sensor to zero
^Switch on the washing machine.
^Open the drum door.
^Turn the programme selector to
Cottons.
^Press and hold the Load/Detergent
button pressed in until the following
message appears in the display:
:Zero setting OK
^Switch off the washing machine.
The washing machine is now ready for
use.
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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.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed, the automatic 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.
– Use the Express 20 programme for
small loads.
– Modern detergents make it possible
to wash at lower temperatures (e.g
20°C). Washing using lower
temperature settings will save
energy.
– To maintain the hygiene of the
washing machine, carry out a hot
wash (60°C or above) using powder
detergent at regular intervals. The
Hygiene Info message will appear in
the display to remind you to carry out
a hot wash.
Detergent
–Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
–Adjust the dosage to the degree of
soiling of the laundry.
–Reduce the amount of detergent for
smaller loads. Use the Load/
Detergent button.
Choosing the correct Extra option
(Short, Soak, Pre-wash)
Select:
– A wash programme together with the
Short extra option for light to normal
soiling where there are no obvious
marks.
– A wash programme without any extra
options for normal to heavy soiling
with visible staining.
– A wash programme together with the
Soak extra option for very heavily
soiled laundry.
–The Pre-wash extra option for laundry
with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust,
sand).
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.
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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 cleaned 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.
,If you use a solvent-based clean-
ing agent (e.g. one containing ben-
zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure
that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons)
are protected, and that the cleaning
agent is rinsed off before washing the
garment in the machine.
,Do not use solvent-based
cleaning agents in or on 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.
The drum lighting will go out
automatically after five minutes. Press
the Door button to switch the drum
lighting back on again.
The display will ask you to select a
programme.
CSelect a programme
Via the programme selector:
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
The following are selected via Further
programmes/Settings 4
^When you turn the programme
selector to Further programmes/
Settings 4, these will appear in the
display.
Further programmes
Settings !;
Dark garments ,
^Press the Xor Ybutton to scroll
through the options until the
programme you want is highlighted
and confirm your selection by
pressing the OK button.
The programme selected will appear in
the display.
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DSelect a temperature / spin speed
If required, you can change the
suggested temperature and/or spin
speed within a given range.
Cottons
60°C 1600 rpm
Duration: 2:59 h
^Press the Xor Ybutton to alter the
temperature.
^By pressing the OK button you
switch to changing the spin speed
and back again.
Cottons
60°C 1600 rpm
Duration: 2:59 h
^Press the Xor Ybutton to alter the
spin speed.
ESelect an Extra option(s)
^Select any extra options by pressing
the appropriate button. The relevant
indicator light will come on to show
which extra option has been
selected.
^Press the Further extras 4button to
select the following extra options
(depending on the programme
selected): Extra rinse,Pre-wash,
Soak or Rinse hold.
Not all the extra options are suitable for
use with every programme.
You can only select extra options which
are compatible with the programme
being used.
See "Extra options" for more
information.
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FLoad the drum
^Press the Door button to open the
drum door.
The load size indicator display will
appear.
Load
8< 25%
The display shows the amount of
laundry loaded in the drum asa%(in
25% steps) of the maximum load
permissible for the programme
selected.
^Unfold the laundry and load loosely
into the drum. Mixing both large and
small items gives better wash results
and also helps distribute the load
evenly during spinning.
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 items are caught
between the drum door and seal.
^Shut the door with a gentle swing.
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GAdd detergent
When the door is closed, the load size
indicator will be replaced with the
detergent percentage display.
Detergent
7100%
The percentage shown relates to the
amount of detergent recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.
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 of
detergent recommended
You also need to take the level of
soiling and water hardness into
account.
It is important to dispense the correct
amount, because
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 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.
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