Miele WDA 210 User manual

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Before the first use Operating the washing machine
OPERATING THE WASHING MACHINE
Washing
WASHING
Changing the programme sequence
CHANGING THE PROGRAMME SEQUENCE
Programme chart
6 71 2 3 4 5 8 9
寮Before using the machine for the first
time, ensure that it is correctly installed
and connected. Please read the separate
operating instructions supplied with the
appliance..
For safety reasons, spinning is not possible
until the machine has been prepared for use
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 exces-
sive 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.
Running the first programme
ĺTurn on the tap.
ĺSwitch on the washing machine with the
button.
ĺTurn the programme selector to Cottons
60°C.
ĺPress the Start/Stop button.
ĺSwitch the washing machine off at the
end of the programme.
The machine is now ready for use.
1 Display
The display shows the programme dura-
tion (Time left display), the programma-
ble functions and the Delay start time.
2 Start button 
For starting the wash programme and
selecting Delay start.
3 Extra option buttons
For selecting Extra options. Use the
upper button to select Short, Pre-wash
or Soak. Use the lower button to select
Water plus.
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off = option not selected
4 Spin button
With spin speed indicator lights for
selecting the spin speed.
5 Programme selector
For selecting a wash programme.
6 Programme sequence indicator
lights
Show which stage of the programme
has been reached.
7 Check / Fault indicator lights
See "Problem solving guide". The PC
check light is also used by service tech-
nicians to run diagnostic checks and
may be used to update programming
data in the future.
8  button
For switching the washing machine
on and off. To save energy, the wash-
ing machine will switch off automati-
cally 15 minutes after the end of the pro-
gramme / Anti-crease phase or after
being switched on if no other selection
is made.
9 Door button
For opening the door.
Programme duration
After the programme has started, the pro-
gramme duration will appear in the display
in hours and minutes.
When Delay start is being used, the pro-
gramme duration will appear after the Delay
start time has elapsed.
Delay start
The Delay start time selected will appear
in the display. After the programme has
started, the Delay start time will begin to
count down. Once the Delay start time has
finished, the programme begins and the
estimated programme duration appears in
the display.
Programmable functions
The programmable functions can be used
to tailor washing programmes to suit your
personal requirements. In programming
mode, the display will show the function
selected.
Washing environmentally and economically
–To make the most out of your machine,
load the maximum dry load for the pro-
gramme you are using.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed, the automatic load recognition
system will reduce the amount of water
and energy used.
–Use the Express 20 programme for
small, lightly soiled loads.
–Modern detergents enable washing at
reduced temperatures (e.g. 20°C). Use
appropriate temperature settings for
saving energy.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx. ⅓ less than the
amount recommended can be used
when washing a half load).
–Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
1. Preparing the laundry
ĺEmpty all pockets.
寮Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can
cause damage to garments and
components in the machine.
ĺSort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most gar-
ments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.
ĺPre-treat stains and badly soiled areas (see the booklet
"Miele's guide to laundry care").
2. Selecting a programme
ĺSwitch on the washing machine with the button.
Switching on Delay Start (if required)
Make sure the programme selector is at the Finish
position.
ĺPress the Start button repeatedly to select the delay
time you want.
Programme selection
ĺTurn the programme selector to the required pro-
gramme.
The estimated programme duration will appear in the dis-
play.
During the first 10 minutes the machine measures how
much water is being absorbed by the laundry. The pro-
gramme duration may be longer or shorter depending
on this absorbency rate.
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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door
3. Loading the washing machine
Opening the door
ĺPress the Door button to open the door.
ĺUnfold 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.
Closing the door
Make sure that no items are
caught between the door and
the seal.
ĺShut the door with a gentle swing.
4. Selecting programme settings
Selecting Extras
Each press of the upper button selects the Extra options:
Soak or Pre-wash or Short or no Extra option.
Use the lower button to select the Water plus Extra option.
ĺSelect the Extra option(s) you want.
Useful tip: Not all the Extra options can be used with
every programme.
You can only select Extra options which are compatible
with the programme being used.
Selecting a spin speed
You can alter the preset spin speed of a wash pro-
gramme.
ĺPress the Spin button repeatedly until the indicator light
of the spin speed you want comes on.
5. Adding detergent
ĺPull out the
detergent drawer
and add
detergent to the
compartments.
Detergent for the pre-wash (divide the
total recommended amount as fol-
lows: add ⅓ to compartment und
⅔ to compartment )
Detergent for the main wash, includ-
ing Soak if selected
 Fabric softener or liquid starch
ĺClose the detergent dispenser drawer.
See "Detergent" in the operating instruc-
tions for more information.
6. Starting the programme - the
end of the programme
Starting the programme
ĺPress the flashing Start button.
At the end of the programme
When the programme has finished, the
Anti-crease/Finish indicator light will light up
in the programme sequence display and 
will appear in the display.
The washing machine will switch off auto-
matically 15 minutes after the end of the
Anti-crease phase. Press the button to
switch it back on again.
ĺPress the Door button to open the door.
ĺRemove the laundry.
寮Check that all items have been
removed from the drum.
ĺCheck the folds
in the door seal
for any small
articles, e.g.
buttons, which
might be lodged
there.
ĺSwitch the washing machine off with the
button.
ĺTurn the programme selector to Finish.
ĺClose the door.
Cancelling a programme
ĺTurn the programme selector to Finish.
The suds will be pumped away. The water
will drain away. The programme is cancelled
as soon as the Anti-crease/Finish indica-
tor light comes on and appears in the dis-
play.
Removing the laundry
ĺTurn the programme selector to Drain/
Spin.
Useful tip: Please take note of the spin
speed selected.
ĺPress the Start button.
ĺPress the Door button.
ĺRemove the laundry.
Selecting another programme
ĺSwitch the washing machine off and then
back on with the button.
ĺCheck that there is still detergent in the
dispenser drawer. Add more detergent if
necessary.
ĺTurn the programme selector to the pro-
gramme you want and start the pro-
gramme by pressing the Start button.
Making changes
Programme
Once a programme has started, it is no
longer possible to select a different pro-
gramme.
Temperature
The temperature can be changed within six
minutes of the programme starting.
Spin speed
The spin speed can be changed at any
time.
Extras
It is possible to select or deselect the Water
plus Extra option up to six minutes after the
programme has started.
Interrupting a programme
ĺSwitch the washing machine off with the
button.
ĺSwitch the washing machine back on
with the button to continue with the
same programme.
Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started
ĺPress the Door button until the door
opens.
ĺAdd or remove items.
ĺClose the door.
The programme will continue.
Once a programme has started, the
washing machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the load.
For this reason, if laundry is added or
removed after the start of a programme,
the machine will always complete the pro-
gramme cycle assuming a full load.
This can lead to an increase in the time
left displayed.
The door cannot be opened if:
–the suds temperature is above 55°C.
–the water is above a certain level.
–the programme has reached the Spin
stage.
Programme
Load
(inkg) Temperature Items Extra options
Cottons 7.0 30°C to 90°C Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,
underwear, T-shirts etc.
, , , 
Minimum iron 3.5 20°C to 60°C Synthetic, mixed fibre and easy care cotton. , , ,  Automatic plus 5.0 40°C Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum
iron programmes. Sort according to colour.
Dark garments/ Denim
3.5 40°C Black and dark garments made from cotton, mixed fibres and
denim.
, , 
Express 20 3.5 40°C Cotton garments that have hardly been worn or are only very
lightly soiled.
, 
Shirts 2.0 40°C Shirts and blouses made of cotton and mixed fibre. , , ,  Woollens 2.0 Cold and 30°C Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabric.
If the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold setting.
Delicates 2.0 Cold to 40°C Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon
and viscose. Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer.
, , 
Drain/Spin – – Drain only: Select for the spin speed. Separate rinse/ Starch
7.0 For rinsing hand-washed items.
Starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear.

= Short; = Pre-wash; = Soak; = Water plus

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Quick Start Guide
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 appliance.
Delay start/Extras Detergent
DELAY START/EXTRAS/DETERGENT
Cleaning and care
CLEANING AND CARE
Problem solving guide
PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE
Delay start
With Delay start you can delay the start
of the programme. The start of the pro-
gramme can be delayed from 30 minutes
up to a maximum of 24 hours. This allows
you to make use of night-time economy
electricity rates, for example.
Selecting Delay start
Make sure the programme selector is at
the Finish position.
The Delay start indicator will flash in the
display.
You can now use the Start button to select
the Delay start time you want.
ĺPress the Start button. Each press of the
button increases the Delay start time:
–by 30 minutes up to 10 hours,
–by 1 hour from 10 hours upwards.
Holding the Start button pressed in auto-
matically increases the duration up to 24
hours.
Changing the Delay start time
It is not possible to alter the Delay start time
after the programme has been selected.
Deleting the Delay start time
ĺPress the Start button again when 
appears in the display.
Cancelling Delay start after you have
pressed the Start button
ĺCancel the programme.
Extras
You can use the Extra option buttons to
augment the wash programmes.
Short
For light soiling with no visible staining.
The wash duration is reduced.
Pre-wash
For laundry with large amounts of dirt, e.g.
dust and sand.
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items with
protein stains.
A duration of between 30 minutes and 2
hours in 30-minute increments can be cho-
sen for the soak process (see "Programma-
ble functions" in the operating instructions).
Water plus
The water level in the main wash and the
rinses will be increased.
You can programme other options for the
Water plus button. These are described in
"Programmable functions" in the operating
instructions.
Miele recommended detergents
Programmes
Miele
UltraWhite
Miele
UltraColor
Miele
WoolCare
Miele
fabric softener
Cottons   –
Minimum iron ––
Automatic plus ––
Dark garments/
Denim
––
Express 20 ––
Shirts   –
Woollens – –  
Delicates – –  
Drain/Spin – – – –
Separate rinse/
Starch
–/– –/– –/– /–
= Recommended; – = Not recommended
Dispensing fabric softener and liquid
starch at the end of the programme
ĺAdd the fabric softener or the liq-
uid starch to compartment . Do not
exceed the maximum level mark.
It will be automatically dispensed in the final
rinse. At the end of the programme a small
amount of water remains in the fabric sof-
tener  compartment.
If starching frequently, thoroughly clean
the dispenser compartment, especially
the siphon tube, regularly.
Adding fabric softener or liquid starch
separately
Prepare the starch in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions on the pack-
aging.
ĺAdd fabric softener to the compart-
ment.
ĺAdd liquid starch to the compartment
and powder or viscous starch to the 
compartment.
ĺSelect the Separate rinse/Starch pro-
gramme.
ĺChange the spin speed if necessary.
ĺPress the Start button.
The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
–The soiling level of the laundry.
Lightly soiled:
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight
body odour.
Normally soiled:
Visibly dirty and⁄or just a few slight stains.
Heavily soiled:
Soiling and⁄or stains clearly visible.
–The quantity of the laundry.
–Check with your local water supplier if
you do not know the hardness level in
your area.
Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info)
Washing at low temperatures and/or using
liquid detergent can cause bacteria and
unpleasant odours to build up in the wash-
ing machine. In order to clean the drum and
also to prevent unpleasant odours building
up, run a programme with a temperature of
at least 60°C using powder detergent once
a month or when the Hygiene info light
comes on.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
ĺFor hygiene reasons, clean the entire
drawer at regular intervals.
ĺPull out the
detergent
dispenser drawer
until a resistance
is felt.
ĺPress down the release button and, at
the same time, pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
ĺClean the detergent dispenser drawer
with warm water.
Cleaning the siphon and the fabric
softener channel
ĺPull the siphon
out of the 
compartment
and clean it
under warm
running water.
ĺClean the siphon tube in the same way.
ĺRefit the siphon.
寮Liquid starch can cause the siphon
to become clogged. Make sure that you
clean the siphon and siphon tube particu-
larly thoroughly after using liquid starch a
few times.
Washing at low temperatures and the use
of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up
of mould and bacteria in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing
ĺUse a bottle brush to remove deter-
gent residues and limescale from the jets
inside the detergent dispenser drawer
housing.
To switch off the fault indicator: Switch the washing machine off with the  button and turn
the programme selector to Finish.
Problem/Fault message Possible cause and remedy
The Anti-crease/Finish indi-
cator light is not on or the
Start button is not flashing.
There is no power to the machine.
ĺCheck whether the mains plug is plugged in and
switched on.
ĺCheck whether the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
ĺCheck whether the door is closed properly.
The washing machine has switched off automatically to
save energy.
ĺSwitch it back on with the  button.
The Check drainage fault
indicator light flashes and a
fault number appears in the
display.
The water outlet is blocked.
ĺClean the drain filter and the drain pump (see the oper-
ating instructions).
The Check inlet fault indica-
tor light flashes and a fault
number appears in the dis-
play.
The water inlet is blocked.
ĺTurn on the tap.
The filter in the water inlet is blocked.
ĺClean the filter (see the operating instructions).
The Check inlet and Check
drainage fault indicator
lights flash and a fault num-
ber appears in the display.
The anti-flooding system has reacted.
ĺTurn off the tap.
ĺCall Miele.
The Soak/Pre-wash or
Rinses indicator light
flashes in the programme
sequence display and a
fault number appears in the
display.
There is a fault.
ĺRestart the programme. If this fault message continues
to appear in the display, contact Miele.
The Hygiene info check
indicator light comes on.
A programme of at least 60°C has not been run for a long
period of time.
ĺIn order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours
building up in the machine, run the Cottons 90°C pro-
gramme using powder detergent.
The Check dosage check
indicator light comes on.
Excessive foam has built up during washing.
ĺUse less detergent next time and follow the manufac-
turer's instructions on dosage given on the packaging.
Problem/Fault message Possible cause and remedy
The Main wash or Rinses
indicator light flashes in the
programme sequence dis-
play and a fault number
appears in the display.
The washing machine has detected a fault during the
wash programme.
ĺRestart the programme. If this fault message continues
to appear in the display, contact Miele.
The Anti-crease/Finish indi-
cator light flashes in the
programme sequence dis-
play.
The programme selector was moved to another position
after the programme had started.
ĺTurn the programme selector back to the original posi-
tion.
The drum door cannot be
opened by pressing the
Door button.
The machine is not connected to the electricity supply
and⁄or is not switched on.
ĺInsert the plug in the socket and switch on, and/or
switch the machine on with the button.
Power cut.
ĺOpen the door as described in “Opening the door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure” in
the operating instructions.
The door was not correctly engaged.
ĺPress hard against the lock side of the door and then
press the Door button.
There is still water in the drum and the machine is una-
ble to drain.
ĺClean the drain filter and the drain pump.
For safety reasons, the door cannot be opened if the
suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
ĺAllow the programme to finish or cancel it and wait until
the temperature in the drum has dropped.