Miele WCA 020 Active User manual

Operating instructions
for washing machines
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine, it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 11 592 730

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions ..................................................................... 5
Operating the washing machine ...................................................................... 12
Control panel....................................................................................................... 12
How the sensor controls work ............................................................................ 13
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 14
Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 15
Washing environmentally and economically .................................................. 17
1. Prepare the laundry....................................................................................... 18
2. Load the washing machine........................................................................... 19
3. Select a programme...................................................................................... 20
4. Add detergent ................................................................................................ 22
Detergent dispenser drawer ................................................................................ 22
CapDosing........................................................................................................... 24
5. Start the programme..................................................................................... 26
Adding laundry during a programme sequence.................................................. 26
6.End of programme ........................................................................................ 27
Spinning.............................................................................................................. 28
Delay start .......................................................................................................... 29
Programme chart .............................................................................................. 30
Extra options...................................................................................................... 33
Short.................................................................................................................... 33
Water + ................................................................................................................ 33
Soak .................................................................................................................... 33
Pre-wash ............................................................................................................. 33
The following extras can be selected in addition to the programmes................. 34
Garment care label symbols............................................................................. 35
Programme sequence....................................................................................... 36
Changing the programme sequence .............................................................. 38
Changing a programme (safety lock) .................................................................. 38
Cancelling a programme ..................................................................................... 38

Contents
3
Detergent ........................................................................................................... 39
The correct detergent.......................................................................................... 39
Water softeners ................................................................................................... 39
Dispensing aids ................................................................................................... 39
Fabric conditioner and liquid starch.................................................................... 39
Recommended Miele detergents ........................................................................ 41
Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010.... 42
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 43
Cleaning the external casing and the control panel ............................................ 43
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ........................................................... 43
Hygiene info(Cleaning the drum) ......................................................................... 45
Cleaning the water inlet filter............................................................................... 45
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 46
The programme does not start............................................................................ 46
The programme is cancelled and a fault indicator light lights up
in the control panel.............................................................................................. 47
During the programme, a symbol appears in the time display ........................... 48
At the end of the programme, an indicator light lights up in the control panel ... 48
General problems with the washing machine ..................................................... 49
An unsatisfactory wash result ............................................................................. 51
The door will not open......................................................................................... 52
Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power cut ........ 53
Service................................................................................................................ 55
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 55
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 55
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 55
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 55
Installation.......................................................................................................... 56
Front view ............................................................................................................ 56
Rear view............................................................................................................. 57
Installation surface .............................................................................................. 58
Transporting the washing machine to its installation site.................................... 58
Removing the transit bars ................................................................................... 59
Fitting the transit bars ......................................................................................... 61
Levelling the machine.......................................................................................... 62
Screwing out and adjusting the feet............................................................... 62
Installing under a continuous worktop ........................................................... 63
Washer-dryer stack ........................................................................................ 63

Contents
4
The water protection system............................................................................... 64
Connection to the water supply .......................................................................... 65
Water drainage .................................................................................................... 66
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 67
Consumption data............................................................................................. 68
Note for test institutes ......................................................................................... 69
Selecting test programmes ............................................................................ 69
Consumption data............................................................................................. 70
Technical data.................................................................................................... 71
Programmable functions .................................................................................. 72
Opening the programming level .......................................................................... 72
Choosing and selecting a programmable function ............................................. 72
Editing and saving a programmable function...................................................... 73
Exit programming level........................................................................................ 73
 Keypad tone................................................................................................... 73
 Lock code...................................................................................................... 74
 Indicator switch-off behaviour...................................................................... 74
 Memory ........................................................................................................ 75
 Longer pre-wash Cottons ............................................................................ 75
 Soak duration ............................................................................................... 75
 Gentle action ................................................................................................ 75
 Reduce temperature..................................................................................... 76
 Water plus..................................................................................................... 76
 Water plus level ............................................................................................. 76
 Maximum rinse level..................................................................................... 76
 Suds cooling ................................................................................................. 77
 Anti-crease ................................................................................................... 77
 Low water pressure...................................................................................... 77
Detergents and care products ......................................................................... 78
Detergent............................................................................................................. 78
Specialist detergents.................................................................................... 79
Fabric care.................................................................................................... 80
Additives....................................................................................................... 80
Machine care....................................................................................................... 80

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This washing machine complies with all current local and national
safety requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead to per-
sonal injury and damage to property.
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the washing
machine. They contain important information on safety, installa-
tion, use and maintenance. This prevents both personal injury and
damage to the washing machine.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the washing machine as well as the safety in-
structions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
 This washing machine is intended for use in domestic households
and similar working and residential environments.
 The washing machine is not intended for outdoor use.
 It must be used only as a domestic appliance to wash items which
are specified by the manufacturer as being washable on the wash
care label. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from in-
correct or improper use or operation.