Miele W 5965 WPS User manual

Quick Start Guide
for the W 5965 WPS
washing machine
These short instructions are not a substitute
for the Operating instructions supplied with the appliance.
Please read the Operating instructions supplied with
your washing machine before using it for the first time and
take note of the Warning and Safety instructions as well
as the full descriptions on how to use your machine. M.-Nr. 09 490 540
en - AU, NZ

APrepare the laundry
^Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and
components in the machine.
BSort the laundry
^Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label. Most garments have a
textile care label in the collar or side
seam.
CSwitch on the washing machine
The interior drum lighting will come on.
It will go out a few minutes later to
save energy. To switch the drum
lighting back on, press the Door
button.
DSelect a programme
You have two possibilities for selecting
a programme:
Via the programme selector:
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
or
Via the programmable function Further
programmes/Settings 4:
^Turn the programme selector to
Further programmes/Settings 4
and other programmes will be shown
in the display.
Further programmes
Settings !;
Steam care ,
^Push the Xor Ybutton to select the
programme you want. Confirm with
OK.
The selected programme will appear in
the display.
Brief instructions

ESelect a temperature / spin speed
Cottons
r1600 rpm
Duration: 1:59 h
^Push the Xor Ybutton to change the
temperature.
^Push the OK button to go back to
change the spin speed.
Cottons
r1600 rpm
Duration: 1:59 h
^Push the Xor Ybutton to change the
spin speed.
FSelecting Extras
^Select any Extras by pressing the
appropriate button. The relevant
indicator light will come on to show
which Extra has been selected.
^When selecting Further extras 4,
you may select from one of the
following Extras: Water plus,Extra
rinse,Pre-wash,Soak or Rinse hold.
GSelecting stains
You can select different stain options to
achieve the optimum washing result.
Extras will be automatically activated
with the wash cycle, depending on the
stains selected. With some stain
options you will receive additional tips
on how to pre-treat the stains. You can
select up to three stains per
programme.
If "Short" was selected previously, it will
be deactivated automatically.
^Press the Stains button.
Leave the Stains sub-menu by
pressing the Stains 4button.

HLoading 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
in the drum.
Mixing both large and small items gives
better wash results and also helps
distribute the load evenly during
spinning.
Important! Make sure that no
garments are caught between the
drum door and seal.
^Shut the door with a gentle swing.
IAdding detergent
When the door is closed, the load size
indicator will be replaced with the
detergent percentage display.
Detergent
7100%
The detergent indicator shows the
quantity of detergent as a percentage
that must be added, based on the
information on the detergent
packaging.
^Pull out the detergent drawer and
place detergent in the compartments.
iDetergent for the pre-wash
jDetergent for the main wash,
including Soak if selected
§Fabric conditioner or liquid starch
JSelect Delay start (if required)
^Push the +button and select the
programme end.

KStarting a programme
^Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
LRemove the laundry when the
programme has finished.
,After using the steam function,
there is a danger of burning due to
escaping steam and the high
temperatures on the surface of the
drum and door glass. Step back and
wait until the steam has dissipated.
^Press the Door button to open the
drum door.
The machine will switch off
automatically 15 minutes after the
end of the Anti-crease phase. Push
the Kbutton to switch the machine
back on.
^Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Left items
might shrink in the next wash or
discolour other items.
^Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons, which
might be lodged there.
Important!
Always remove the laundry before
switching the machine off. This is
important to ensure that the load size
indicator works correctly.
^Switch the machine off with the K
button.
^To avoid the build-up of mildew, it is
recommended that the door is left
ajar when the machine is not in use.

Programme chart
Further programmes are described in the Operating instructions and in the
programme packages booklet.
Cottons Cold to 90°C Max. load 8.0 kg
Item Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,
underwear, T-shirts etc.
Note for test institutes:
Short programme: 4.0 kg load and Short Extra
Minimum iron Cold to 60°C Max. load 3.5 kg
Item Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons.
Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.
Delicates Cold to 60°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Item For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres, rayon
and easy care cottons. Also suitable for machine-washable silks.
Note For items which crease easily, deselect the spin.
Woollens /Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Item Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. If
the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold
setting.
Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.
Hygiene 30°C to 90°C Max. load 7.0 kg
Item Fabrics which will be in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear,
nappies, towelling, bed linen, pillow and mattress covers.
Notes –Select a temperature of 60°C or higher for optimum hygiene.
–Please observe the instructions on the wash care label.

Express 20 Cold to 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg
Item Cotton items that are only lightly soiled.
Note The Extra option Short is automatically activated.
Freshen up Max. load 1.0 kg
Item Dry, unsoiled clothing that is lightly creased.
Notes –Small loads improve the final result.
–Remove laundry immediately after the programme has finished
and dry in a tumble dryer using Smoothing or Gentle smoothing,
or hang out to dry.
Automatic plus Cold to 40°C Max. load 5.0 kg
Item Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes. Sort according to colour.
Note The wash parameters (e.g. water level, wash rhythm and spin
speed) are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensure the
best possible care and wash result for each item.
Shirts Cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.
– Wash silk garments in the Silks /programme.
Denim Cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Notes –Wash denim inside out.
–Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few
washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.

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Drain / Spin
Notes –Drain only: Select No .
–Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.
Selectable Extras
Steam smoothing
Stains
Short
Extra quiet
Water plus
Extra rinse
Pre-wash
Soak
Rinse hold
Cottons ##### # ###
Minimum iron ##### # ###
Delicates #### ###
Woollens /##
Hygiene ## ## # ###
Express 20 ##
1) ## # #
Freshen up
Automatic plus ## # #
Shirts ##### # ###
Denim #### ###
Dark garments #### ###
Drain / Spin
1) An Extra is activated automatically and can be deselected.
Dark garments Cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Item Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.
Note Wash inside out.