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Operating and installation instructions for washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack PWT 6089 Vario en - GB 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.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material Energy and water consumption The transport and protective packing – Water consumption and energy has been selected from materials which usage are determined by the size of are environmentally friendly for disposal the load.
Warning and Safety instructions on the wash-care label, and textiles composed of hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics as well as satin, lace, silk and other hand-washable garments. The tumble dryer must only be used for drying fabrics which are marked on the It is essential to read these manufacturer's care label as being instructions.
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(in countries where this liability. Repairs should only be is applicable). undertaken by a Miele approved ser- vice technician. If this is not done, any This washer-dryer and tumble dryer resultant damage will not be covered stack must only be connected to the by the guarantee.
A occur as well as the risk of fire. special descaling agent is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Before using the washer-extractor and Department or your Miele dealer. Follow tumble dryer stack for the first time, check...
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Warning and Safety instructions Textiles which have been Do not use a pressure washer or pre-treated in solvent based cleaning hose to clean the appliance stack. agents must be thoroughly rinsed in It is particularly important to observe clean water before being washed in the manufacturer's instructions when using washer-extractor.
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Accessory parts may only be fitted To ensure safe operation, and to when expressly approved by Miele. If prevent gases given off by these other parts are used, guarantee, appliances being drawn back into the...
Operating the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack Control panel Right-hand side for the washer-extractor, left-hand side for the tumble dryer a Display See the following pages for more information. b Short cut buttons For selecting an individual programme quickly. These buttons can be programmed to select your own favourite programmes.
Operating the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack Display Entry menu Washer-extractor display: Cottons Uni. 60°C Programme selection... 2 Minimum iron 40°C Settings F... 3 Delicates 40°C 10:00 4 Woollens H 30°C Tumble dryer display: Cottons Programme selection ... Minimum iron Settings F ...
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Operating the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack Programme selection There are two ways of selecting a programme: – Option 1: Select the Programme selection menu in the display and confirm your selection by pressing the multi-function selector. – Option 2: Press shortcut button D, E, F or G. This will automatically take you into the main menu for that programme.
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Operating the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack Wash programme main menu Cottons Uni. 60°C 1300 rpm Duration: 0:53 h Extras Timer Y Back A Turn the multi-function selector to highlight programme, temperature or spin speed. Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted option and opens the relevant sub-menu.
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Operating the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack Settings menu J The Settings menu is used to alter the electronics of the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack to suit different requirements. See the relevant section of the separate washer-extractor or tumble dryer "Commissioning, Programme chart and Settings"...
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Operating the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack WS - Shortcut keys + Logo Washer-extractor display: PROFESSIONAL 30°C 60°C 95°C More 12 programmes are available to choose from. To specify which programmes are available go to the Settings/supervisor level menu. WS - shortcut keys + Logo Tumble dryer display: PROFESSIONAL More...
Notes and tips on laundry care 1. Sort the laundry for washing Sorting laundry ^ 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.
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Notes and tips on laundry care 2. Load the washer-extractor 3. Select a programme drum ^ Select the most appropriate programme for the load being ^ Switch the washer-extractor on with the On/Off button K. washed. See "Programme chart" in the separate ^ To open the drum door pull on the booklet supplied for details of which handle.
Notes and tips on laundry care Garment care label symbols Ironing The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature Washing Hot iron (max sole plate temp. The figure quoted in the bucket is the approx. 200°C) maximum temperature the garment can be washed at.
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Notes and tips on laundry care 1. Sort the laundry for drying – Stitch in or remove loose underwiring from bras. Before drying – Leave jackets open and undo any long zips so that textiles dry evenly. – Wash heavily soiled items very thoroughly, ensuring that you use –...
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Notes and tips on laundry care 2. Load the tumble dryer . . . e.g. Machine iron or Hand iron if the laundry needs to be ironed after Using the tumble dryer drying. incorrectly could cause a fire. Read See separate booklet the "Warning and Safety instructions"...
Short washing instructions It is very important to read the "Notes and tips on laundry care" section before proceeding. A Sort the laundry B Load the washer-extractor drum ^ Switch on the washer-extractor. Make sure that no items are caught between the door and the drum.
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Short washing instructions C Select a programme Payment system Programme descriptions If your machine is connected to a payment system, the amount of credit – See separate booklet required will appear in the display. "Commissioning, Programme chart and Settings". If a programme is cancelled after it You can select a programme either by: has started you can lose your credit (depending on how the...
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Short washing instructions D Add detergent Take the level of soiling and water hardness into account. Too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean, and with time may become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to laundry. –...
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Short washing instructions E Start the programme F Unload the drum The Start button will flash as soon as a Finish will appear in the display. programme can be started. ^ Open the drum door. ^ Press the Start button. ^ Remove the laundry.
Selecting a washing programme Selecting/changing a programme Entry menu Cottons Uni. 60°C Programme selection... 2 Minimum iron 40°C Settings F... 3 Delicates 40°C 15:00 4 Woollens H 30°C ^ Press short cut button D. Main menu Cottons Uni. 60°C 1300 rpm Duration: 0:53 h Extras Timer Y...
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Selecting a washing programme Note: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 15 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. – Temperature selection Cottons Uni. °C 1300 rpm Temperature from Cold - 60°C ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the temperature you want and confirm your selection.
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Selecting a washing programme Saving a programme as a favourite You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the four wash programmes you use most frequently. The Save option must be activated via the Settings/Supervisor level menu before the short cut buttons can be programmed. Cottons Uni.
Extras You can use the Extras option to augment the basic wash programmes. To open the Extras sub-menu Cottons Uni. 60°C 1300 rpm Duration: 0:53 h Extras Timer Y Back A ^ Press short cut button D. This opens the Extras sub-menu.
Extras Rinse hold The laundry is not spun after the last rinse and remains suspended in the final rinse water. This reduces creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum imme- diately after the end of the programme. Intensive* For heavy soiling or where staining is visible.
Timer The timer can be used to select the time you want the programme to finish. The start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, To open the Timer sub-menu Cottons Uni. 60°C 1300 rpm Duration 0:53 h...
Spinning Maximum final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ^ Select Rinse hold from the Extras The maximum final spin speed will depend on the programme chosen. sub-menu. The laundry will not be spun and will remain suspended in You can reduce the final spin speed.
Changing the programme sequence Payment system Changing a programme – After starting a programme you can Credit will be lost if the programme change the spin speed at any time cancelled after it has started. up until the final spin commences and you can select or deselect the Interrupting a programme Starch stop and Rinse hold extras.
Detergent Washing with several Detergent dispensing components Please follow the detergent If you wash using several components manufacturer's instructions. (e.g. special application detergents), we recommend always dispensing the Instructions for use and recommended agents into compartment j in the amounts for a full load are given on the following order: detergent packaging.
Detergent Fabric conditioners, liquid Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately starch and starch formulations ^ Add fabric conditioner or liquid ^ Dispense according to the amount starch to compartment §. specified on the packaging. ^ Select the Separate rinse Automatic dispensing of fabric programme.
A conversion kit is required for the washer-extractor to be operated using an external dispensing system. This must be fitted by a Miele approved service technician. The relay is controlled as described in the separate booklet supplied. The containers must be filled with the correct detergent or disinfectant in the order specified.
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Detergent If a Disinfection programme is running, the following message is displayed: Fault Container empty The programme will be cancelled. ^ Press short cut button D to delete the message in the display, and refill the container. ^ Start the programme again. If the container is empty for a disinfection programme, you have to assume that no disinfection has taken place.
Short drying instructions It is very important to read the "Notes and tips on laundry care" section before proceeding. A Sort the laundry B Load the tumble dryer To avoid damaging your laundry, when shutting the door check that no items of laundry have become trapped in the door opening.
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Short drying instructions C Select a programme Payment system ^ Switch the dryer on by pressing the If your machine is connected to a On/Off K button in. payment system, the amount of credit required will appear in the display. Programme chart Credit may be lost if, after the –...
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Short drying instructions E Remove the laundry when the Programme duration/Estimated time remaining programme has finished Anti-crease (if selected) and Finish will When a programme is selected, the estimated duration will appear in the appear in the display to indicate that display.
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Short drying instructions ^ Remove everything from the drum. Check that all items have been removed from the drum. Anything left in the dryer could be damaged by overdrying when it is next used. The drum lighting will come on when the door is opened.
Selecting a drying programme Selecting/changing a programme Entry menu Cottons Programme selection ... Minimum iron Settings F ... Woollens handcare 10:00 Smoothing ^ Press shortcut button D. Main menu Cottons Normal Duration 1:03 h Low temp. Timer Y Save Back A ^ By turning the multi-function selector you can then highlight the following options in the display: Programme (Cottons) or the drying level (Normal), and confirm your selection by...
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Selecting a drying programme Note: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. – Programmes with drying levels (sensor drying) Cottons Normal+ Drying levels from Machine iron - Extra dry ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the drying level you want, and confirm your selection.
Selecting a drying programme Low temperature Select Low temperature for all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r care label (e.g. acrylic garments). – Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature. – The programme duration is longer. ^ Press shortcut button D Low temp. Saving a programme as a favourite You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the four most frequently used drying programmes.
Timer Depending on the Delay start setting, you can use the Timer to set the time you wish a programme to finish or start at, or you can delay the start of the programme. To open the Timer sub-menu Cottons Normal+ Low temp.
* Either during the commissioning Danger of burning. process or subsequently, a Miele ser- vice technician can re-set the payment ^ Press shortcut button G Cancel. system so that programming changes On some programmes, laundry will can be made.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the washer-extractor Disconnect both the washer-extractor and the tumble Cleaning the drum, suds container dryer from the mains electricity and drainage system supply. The drum, suds container and drainage system can be cleaned if necessary. Cleaning the washer-extractor ^ Start the Maintenance programme.
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Cleaning and care ^ Pull the detergent drawer out as far it ^ Clean the fabric conditioner channel will go. using a brush and warm water. 1. Then press the safety catch down If starching frequently, thoroughly using the lever as illustrated. clean the siphon, the siphon tube 2.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters Turn on the stopcock and check the The machine has two filters to protect connection is watertight. If water the water inlet valve. These filters drips out, tighten the connection. should be checked every six months or so, or more often if there are frequent To clean the filter in the water inlet interruptions to the external water...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filter Do not turn the handle on the fluff Fluff from items being dried is collected filter, as this will cause the fluff filter by a two-part cartridge fluff filter in the to come apart (see below). ducting.
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter whilst dry Replacing the filter The fluff filter can be hygienically and If there is a heavy build-up of easily cleaned using a vacuum fluff in the ducting, the ducting cleaner. should also be cleaned before the clean filter is replaced.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter housing Extra cleaning The filter housing should be – Fan checked from time to time, and The fan behind the filter access panel cleaned when there is a build-up of can become clogged with detergent fluff there.
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Cleaning and care – The cover in the door opening Replacing the cover ^ Fit the cover to the left or right hand The cover in the door opening side of the door opening, should only be removed if they ^ then press the cover down until it become severely clogged.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
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Problem solving guide Remedy A Message in the display Possible cause Water intake fault The water inlet is Check whether Open the stopcock blocked or restricted. – the stopcock is opened properly. check the inlet hose. – the inlet hose is kinked. The water pressure is –...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Adjust the load This is not a fault. Use the Hot air The drum is empty or programme (timed In some programmes, if the laundry is too dry. drying) to dry individual the drum has been items.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Clean out airways There is a blockage – Clean the fluff filter. Clean the fluff filters in the ducting system. – Check all possible causes Check ducting given under "The drying appears at the end process goes on too long or of a programme.* even switches off."...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy This is not a fault. These noises occur at the end of a pump The pump makes strange noises. sequence as a normal part of the operation. Large amounts of The water pressure –...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The detergent – Try and brush off the residues White residues which look like contained with a soft brush once the laundry powder detergent compounds (zeolites) is dry. are seen on dark to aid water softening –...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the sufficiently dry. different fabrics. Hot air programme (timed drying). – Next time, select a more suitable programme (see "Programme chart" in the separate booklet "Tumble dryer Commissioning,...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying process You might be asked to Please check all possible goes on too long or clean the ducting system causes described below. even switches off. again. The fluff filter is blocked. –...
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the Drain the washer-extractor event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is clogged, a large and/or power failure amount of water will be retained in the washer-extractor (up to 35 litres). Disconnect the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack from the Caution: if laundry has been...
Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove laundry.
B Remove the screw. C Lower the cover. D Replace the lamp. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover.
Optional accessories for this washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model number and serial number of both the washer-extractor and tumble dryer in the stack.
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (cold water) f Filter access panel b Inlet hose (hot water) g Control panel c Detergent dispenser drawer h Door with handle d Vent ducting i Access panel to fluff filter and drain pump e Door j Height adjustable feet...
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Installation and connection Rear view a Mains connection cable g Drain hose b Slot for communication module h Transit bars (washer-extractor) i Restraining clip for inlet hoses and c Valve for grey water drain hose j Air inlet vents d Inlet hose (hot water) e Inlet hose (cold water) k Slot for communication module (tumble dryer)
Installation and connection Installing the washer-extractor and tumble dryer stack All installation work must be carried out by a suitably qualified technician in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. It is also possible to transport the stack ^ Transport the washer-extractor and as a complete unit to its installation site.
Miele technician or authorised dealer View from above when the washer-extractor and tumble dryer are commissioned. Coins / tokens must be removed from the payment system regularly, otherwise it will become blocked. * Available from the Miele Spare Parts department.
Installation and connection Installation surface Removing the transit bars Do not install the appliance stack near or directly above an open gully or floor drain. Moisture from these can penetrate the stack and damage electrical components. Ensure that the feet of the washer-extractor and the floor are dry to prevent the washer-extractor from slipping during the spin cycle.
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Installation and connection To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must be covered after they have been removed. ^ Release the catch and turn the right hand transit fitting anti-clockwise by 90°. ^ Plug the holes with the plastic caps supplied.
Installation and connection Levelling the washer-extractor Ensure that the feet of the washer-extractor and the floor are dry to prevent the washer-extractor from slipping during the spin cycle. The appliance stack must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation.
Installation and connection Installing the tumble dryer ^ Then position the tumble dryer in front of the washer-extractor. ^ Release the cables which protrude from underneath the dryer from the packaging. ^ Lift the dryer from the positions marked in the drawing. When doing so maintain the correct distance from the rear panel.
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Installation and connection ^ Slide the dryer back along the guides as far as it will go. ^ Fit the rear guides on the base plate of the tumble dryer into the guides on the washer-extractor. Danger of injury! Be careful not to trap your fingers when positioning the tumble dryer.
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Installation and connection ^ Secure the dryer through the guides to the washer-extractor dryer using 4 screws and washers (supplied in the accessory pack). Make sure that the connecting ^ Screw the control panel to screws are correctly tensioned washer-extractor using 2 screws. between the washer-extractor and the dryer (45 Nm).
No special plumbing arrangements e.g. break Maintenance and care tanks are required. Only use a genuine Miele hose should Three Water Council approved double you ever need a replacement. Miele check valves are supplied in the hoses are tested to withstand pressure accessories pack provided with the of at least 70 bar (7,000 kPa).
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70°C to a Cold option. maximum of 85°C. A special inlet hose is required for this option. The machine must also be reprogrammed by a Miele service technician or Miele authorised service dealer.
If required, the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m. The necessary parts can purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele dealer. * For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max. of 1.6 m) a second...
Installation and connection Electrical connection Isolator switches used for the connection of the machines should The appliance stack is supplied with have a contact gap of 3 mm or more in two connection cables without plugs. the “open” position. The voltage, rated load and fuse If the machines are isolated from rating are given on the data plate.
Installation - extraction ducting General Ventilation can be maintained by: – an open window. Before operating the appliance stack, a suitable ducting system – a window contact switch. must be installed to carry the moist This prevents the dryer being used air from the dryer to the outside.
Installation - extraction ducting To calculate the total duct 4. Refer to Table II for the appropriate duct diameter required. length Friction against the inner walls of the vent ducting will slow down the expelled air as it passes through the Table I ducting.
Installation - extraction ducting Dimensions for exhaust Calculation example connection View from above Rear view of the dryer Wall pipe, with louvred vent = 1 x 3.8 m Additional duct = 3.8 m length B/D 2 bends, 90° plastic piping = 2 x 0.8 m Additional duct = 1.6 m length...
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(* optional accessory) 1. Wall vent kit (separate fitting instructions are supplied with the Miele wall vent kit) 2. Adpater 3. Plastic piping, diameter DN 100 ^ Fit the connecting piece (1) and pipe...
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Installation - extraction ducting Venting system with flexible ducting Flexible ducting can be fitted using an adapter. The following items are required: – an adapter. – flexible ducting hose or Alu-flex ducting* – a wall vent kit* or window vent kit*. * (optional accessory) 1.
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Installation - extraction ducting Example: Window vent 1. Window vent kit (fitted in a "plexiglass" pane) (separate fitting instructions are supplied with the Miele window vent kit) 2. Adapter for flexible ducting hose...
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Installation - extraction ducting Venting more than one dryer Otherwise condensation could via the same venting system trickle back into the dryers causing damage and endangering their Building regulations approval may electrical safety. be required. Contact your local planning authority for advice. When installing 3 to max.
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Installation - extraction ducting 1 Connection to the main venting duct 2 Miele non-return flap* 3 Additional Miele adapter* 4 Miele flexible ducting hose* ^ Push the non-return flap (2) all the way into the adapter (3). (* optional accessory)
Technical data Height 1930 mm Width 700 mm Depth 752 mm Depth with door open 1248 mm Weight 209 kg Max. load bearing in operation 3600 Newton (approx. 360 kg) Capacity 8.0 kg dry weight each (weight of dry laundry) Voltage See data plate Connected load...