Miele W 5741 User manual

Quick Start Guide
for the W 5741
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. 09 493 630
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
^Press the Kbutton.
DLoad the drum
^Press the Door button 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.
Make sure that no garments are
caught between the drum door and
seal.
^Shut the door with a gentle swing.
Brief instructions

ESelect a programme
^Turn the programme selector
clockwise or anti-clockwise to select
the required programme. The
programme indicator light for the
programme selected will come on.
FSelect a temperature / spin speed
The suggested temperature and/or spin
speed can be changed.
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^Press the Temperature button to alter
the temperature and press the Spin
speed button to alter the spin speed.
GSelecting Extra options (if
required)
^Select any Extra options by pressing
the appropriate button. The relevant
indicator light will come on to show
which Extra option has been
selected.

HAdd detergent
^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
IStart the programme
^Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
JRemove the laundry when the
programme has finished.
^Press the Door button and open the
door.
The machine will switch off
automatically 15 minutes after the
end of the Anti-crease phase. Press
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.
^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
Cottons Cold to 90°C Max. load 7.5 kg
Item Cottons, linens or cotton mixed fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,
underwear, T-shirts etc.
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 and
rayon.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by
the manufacturer.
Notes – Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with a
pre-wash advisable.
– 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.