Summary of Contents for Miele WCH 360 SpeedCare 1600
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Operating instructions for washing machines 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. en-GB M.-Nr. 11 033 860...
Before using for the first time ................ 17 Protective foil and stickers removal ..............17 1. Set the language ....................18 2. Setting up Miele@home ..................18 3. Remove the transit bars ..................20 4. Starting the calibration programme..............20 Washing environmentally and economically ............
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Water softeners ..................... 53 Dispensing aids ..................... 53 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch ..............53 Miele recommended detergents ................55 Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010..56 Cleaning and care .................... 57 Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) ................57 Cleaning the external casing and the control panel ..........
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Contents Problem solving guide .................. 60 The programme does not start................60 Fault message after a programme has been interrupted........61 Fault message at the end of a programme ............62 General problems with the washing machine ............64 An unsatisfactory wash result ................
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Water plus level ..................... 92 Maximum rinse level....................93 Suds cooling......................93 Low water pressure ....................93 Anti-crease ......................93 Miele@home ......................94 Remote control...................... 95 SmartGrid ......................95 RemoteUpdate ...................... 96 Running a RemoteUpdate ................ 96 Optional accessories .................. 97 Detergent.......................
/ recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap- pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons- ible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the wash- ing machine unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the washing machine un- supervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recog- nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guaran- tee the safety standards of the machine. The electrical socket must be easily accessible after installation so that the machine can be disconnected from the electricity supply if necessary.
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The machine must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). Do not make any alterations to the machine, unless authorised to do so by Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the elec- tronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
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If, however, you do wish to descale it, only use a proprietary natural citric acid based descaling agent. Miele recommends using Miele descaling agent which is available to order online at www.miele.co.uk or from Miele. Strictly observe the instructions on the packaging.
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A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional accessory). Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele washing machine and Miele tumble dryer.
Operating the washing machine Control panel a Control field d OK sensor The control field consists of a dis- The OK sensor is used for confirm- play and various sensor controls. ing selected values. The individual sensors are explained e PowerWash display with the Quick in the following sections.
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Operating the washing machine f Optical interface j Start/Stop sensor This is used by the Service depart- Touching the Start/Stop sensor ment as a transmission point. starts the selected programme or cancels a programme that has g Sensors for extra options already been started.
Operating the washing machine Setting numerical values Display The standard display shows the follow- Start in ing from left to right: The numerical value is highlighted in 2:59 1600 white. Touching the sensor de- ...
Before using for the first time Remove the drain hose elbow Before setting the machine up for from the drum first use, please note the information in “Installation and connection”. An elbow piece for the drain hose is stored in the drum. Protective foil and stickers re- moval ...
Set up now Further programmes/ position in the Settings sub-menu. To set up Miele@home now: Touch the OK sensor. english (GB) ...
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Before using for the first time Miele@mobile App Connecting via the app The Miele@mobile App is available to The Miele@mobile app can be used to download free of charge from the Apple connect to your network. ® App Store or from the Google Play ...
Before using for the first time Open the stopcock. 3. Remove the transit bars Touch the Start/Stop sensor. Damage resulting from failure to remove the transit bars. The calibration programme then starts. It will take approximately 2 hours. Failure to remove the transit bars can result in damage to the washing ma- At the end of the programme the follow-...
– Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergents can cause bacteria and odours to build up in the washing machine. Miele therefore re- commends cleaning the washing ma- chine once every month. The washing machine reminds you to...
Washing environmentally and economically EcoFeedback 2. Actual consumption You can view the actual amount of en- You can view information about the en- ergy and water used by a programme ergy and water consumption of your both during and at the end of the pro- washing machine with the ...
1. Prepare the laundry Tip: Stains (e.g. blood, egg, coffee, tea) can be pre-treated using some handy tricks which can be found in the Miele guide to laundry care. Damage due to solvent-based cleaning agents Cleaning agents containing benzine, stain remover, etc., can damage...
2. Select a programme 2. Select additional programmes by Switching on the washing ma- setting the programme selector to chine the “Further programmes/” posi- Turn the programme selector to a tion and using the display: programme. Programme selection There are three possible ways to select a programme: 1.
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2. Select a programme 3. Selecting programmes via the Mo- bileControl programme selector position and the Miele@mobile app Tip: In order to use MobileControl , the washing machine must be logged on to the WiFi network and Remote con- trol must be switched on.
3. Load the washing machine Open the door Close the door Reach under the door grip and pull Make sure that no items are caught the door open. between the door and the seal. Check the drum for pets or foreign objects before loading it with laun- dry.
4. Select programme settings PowerWash display with the Quick Quick and Eco sensor controls Cottons If the PowerWash indicator lights up Cottons – when you select a programme you can chose between 3 programme se- Cottons – quences. The wash result remains the Minimum iron same.
4. Select programme settings Extras sensor control Selecting a temperature/spin speed You can select additional extras using the Extras sensor. You can alter the pre-set temperature/ Touch the Extras sensor. spin speed of a wash programme, if this option is permitted for that pro- The following appears in the display: gramme.
4. Select programme settings Delay start/SmartStart Altering Delay start The selected delay start time can be Delay start changed before the programme start. With Delay start you can delay the Touch the sensor. start of the programme. ...
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4. Select programme settings SmartStart Setting the timeframe The SmartStart function lets you If you have activated the SmartGrid define a period of time during which function in Settings, SmartStart in your washing machine will start auto- stead of will appear in the dis- Start in play when you touch the ...
5. Add detergent There are several options for adding de- Adding fabric conditioner tergent. Detergent dispenser drawer Any detergent suitable for automatic front loading washing machines can be used. Please observe the instructions for use and dosage on the detergent packaging.
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5. Add detergent Tips on dosing Using liquid detergent with a pre- wash Adjust the detergent dosage to the level of soiling of the laundry and the size of Liquid detergent cannot be used for the the load. Reduce the amount of deter- main wash if the pre-wash has been se- gent with smaller loads (e.g.
Each capsule contains the correct amount for one wash cycle. Caps are available to order from Miele Open the lid of the / compart- or from the Miele online shop (see the ment. end of this booklet for contact details). ...
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5. Add detergent The wash programme will dispense the contents of the capsule at the correct time. Water intake to the compartment is solely via the capsule. Do not add any additional fabric con- ditioner to the compartment. Remove the empty capsule at the end of the programme.
6. Start the programme - the end of a programme Starting a programme Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or be- Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor. come discoloured themselves. The door will lock ( will appear in the Remove all items from the drum.
Spinning Final spin speed in the pro- Programme gramme Cottons 1600 When a programme is selected, the op- Minimum iron 1200 timum spin speed for this wash pro- Delicates gramme is shown in the display. Woollens 1200 A faster spin speed can be selected for Silks ...
Spinning Interim spin Omitting the interim spin and the final spin There is a spin cycle after the main wash and between the rinses. A reduc- Before the start of the wash pro- tion in the final spin speed will also re- gramme, reduce the spin speed to duce the interim spin speed as appro- ...
Programme chart Programmes on the programme selector Cottons cold to 90 °C Max. load 9.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabric, e.g. table linen, towelling, under- wear, T-shirts etc. The settings 60 °/40 °C differ from / as follows: Notes –...
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– Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Silks programme. – If the preset Pre-ironing option is switched off, the maximum load capacity is increased to 2.0 kg. MobileControl The Miele@mobile app is used for selecting programmes and operating the ma- chine. QuickPower wash 60 °C – 40 °C Max.
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Programme chart Dark garments / Denim Cold to 60 °C Max. load 3.0 kg Use for Black and dark items made of cotton, mixed fibre or denim. Notes – Wash inside out. – Denim often contains excess dye and may run during the first few washes.
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Programme chart Programmes accessed via Further programmes/ on the pro- gramme selector Express 20 Cold to 40 °C Max. load 3.5 kg Use for Cotton garments that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly soiled Note The Short option is activated automatically. Sportswear Cold to 60 °C Max.
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Programme chart Curtains cold to 40 °C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. Notes – To remove dust, the Pre-wash option is selected automatically. – For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or deselect the spin.
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Cleaning the washing machine will significantly reduce bacteria, mould, and biofilm and prevent the build-up of unpleasant odours. Notes – Optimum results can be achieved by using Miele machine cleaner. Alternatively, a universal powder detergent can be used. – Dispense the washing machine cleaner or universal detergent dir- ectly in the drum.
Extra options You can use the extra options buttons SingleWash to augment the wash programmes. For efficiently washing a very small load (< 1 kg) in a normal wash programme. Selecting Extras The wash duration is reduced. Extra options are selected or deselec- Please note the following advice: ted using the sensors in the control field.
Extra options A duration of between 30 minutes and 6 Extra options can be selected hours can be chosen for the soak pro- using the “Extras” sensor con- cess in 30 minute increments. See “Set- trol tings” for more information. Selecting extra options in the display The factory default setting is 30 minutes.
Extra options Wash programme chart - Extra options These Extras cannot be selected with programmes which are not listed in the chart below. Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Woollens – – – – – – – – Silks –...
Garment care label symbols Drying Washing The number of dots indicates the dry- The figure quoted in the bucket is the ing temperature maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of Normal temperature bars under the symbol indicates the ...
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Programme sequence Special features in the pro- = low water level gramme sequence = medium water level Anti-crease: = high water level at the end of the programme the drum = intensive rhythm continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing.
PowerWash 2.0 lower than 600 rpm. PowerWash 2.0, a washing technique – CapDosing (, ) has not been se- developed by Miele, is activated in the lected for the main wash. following programmes with small and medium-sized loads: With some options (e.g. Pre-wash, –...
Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Interrupting a programme Turn the programme selector to the You can cancel a wash programme at position. any time after it has started. Touch the Start/Stop sensor. The washing machine switches off. ...
Changing the programme sequence Safety lock Adding or removing laundry Locking the machine prevents a wash Laundry can only be added or re- programme being cancelled by mis- moved at the beginning of a wash pro- take. gramme. If the message to Add laundry is not Activating the safety lock visible in the display then it is no ...
Detergent The correct detergent Dispensing aids All detergents produced for automatic Use dispensing aids, (e.g. balls) if these washing machines are suitable. Follow are supplied with the detergent, particu- the manufacturer's instructions and larly when using liquid detergent. dosage recommendations on the pack- Refill packs of detergent aging.
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Detergent Adding fabric conditioner or li- Colour run and dye removers/ quid starch separately dyes Prepare the starch in accordance with Damage due to colour run/dye the manufacturer's instructions on the removers. packaging. Colour run and dye removers can Tip: When adding fabric conditioner, cause corrosion in the washing ma- activate the Water + extra.
Detergent Miele recommended detergents Miele detergents and care products have been specially designed for Miele wash- ing machines. They are available to order via the internet at www.miele.co.uk or from Miele. Miele Miele Miele Miele Miele Cap Cap ...
Detergent Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010 The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the Programme chart. Universal Coloureds Delicates and Specialist woollens detergent Cottons – – Minimum iron – – – ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drum Damage caused by cleaning (Hygiene info) agents. Solvent based cleaning agents, ab- Washing at low temperatures and/or us- rasive cleaners, glass cleaners or ing liquid detergents can cause bacteria multi-purpose cleaning agents can and odours to build up in the washing cause damage to plastic surfaces machine.
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the siphon and the / compartment channel Liquid starch results in clogging. If clogged, the siphon in the / compartment will not work and the compartment can overflow. Clean the siphon particularly thor- oughly after using liquid starch a few times.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve Cleaning the water inlet filter Using pliers, carefully loosen the The washing machine has two filters to ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve protect the inlet valve. You should in- and unscrew it.
The door is not closed properly. The door lock could in the display: not engage. Service Door lock Close the door again. fault F34 Start the programme again. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele.
Then switch the washing machine on again. Restart the programme. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele. To switch off the fault message: Turn the programme selector to the position and switch the washing machine off.
“Installation and connec- tion – Levelling the machine”. Check whether the maximum delivery head of 1 m has been exceeded. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele. The washing machine can still be used, however without the Pre-ironing extra option.
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Remove the fluff with your finger. Do not use any sharp or pointed tools to do this. Restart the programme after cleaning. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele. The washing machine can still be used but with re- duced functionality.
In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the washing machine, run the Main- tenance wash programme using Miele machine cleaner or a universal powder detergent. The door and the detergent dispenser drawer were left open after washing.
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Problem solving guide General problems with the washing machine Problem Cause and remedy Large amounts of deter- The water pressure is too low. gent residue remain in Clean the water inlet filter. the detergent dispens- Please note that the water pressure must be at ing drawer.
Use more detergent. Before washing the next load, run the Maintenance wash using Miele machine cleaner or a powder de- tergent. White residues which The detergent contained compounds (zeolites) to aid look like powder deter- water softening which are not soluble in water.
Wait until the temperature in the drum has de- creased and the message has gone out in the dis- play. The following appears The door lock has jammed. in the display: Call Miele. Service Door release fault F35...
Problem solving guide Draining the washing machine Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/ Remove the drain filter, though not or power cut completely. Switch off the washing machine. Place a suitable container under the access panel, e.g.
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Problem solving guide Open the door Danger of injury due to rotating drum! Reaching into a moving drum is ex- tremely dangerous. Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to re- move laundry. Clean the drain filters thoroughly. ...
Optional spare parts and accessories cannot remedy yourself, please contact for this washing machine are available your Miele Dealer or Miele Service. from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at Contact information for Miele Service www.miele.co.uk.
Installation and connection Front view a Water inlet hose (pressure tested to e Detergent dispenser drawer 7000 kPa) f Door b Mains connection cable g Access to filters, pumps and emer- c Flexible drain hose (with detachable gency release swivel elbow) h Four height-adjustable feet d Control panel...
Installation and connection Rear view a Drain hose e Water inlet hose (pressure tested to 7000 kPa) b Transport clips for inlet and drain f Safety caps for transit bars hoses and mains connection cable c Mains connection cable g Transport clips for inlet and drain hoses and for storing transit bars d Protruding lid for holding when mov- when not in use...
2. then use a screwdriver to release the Secure the washing machine using a catches at the top and bottom. clamp/fastening bracket (MTS floor mounting kit – available from your Miele dealer or Miele spare parts de- partment).
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Installation and connection Using the spanner supplied, turn the Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, left-hand transit bar 90°, then then withdraw the transit bar. withdraw the transit bar.
Installation and connection Risk of injury from sharp edges. There is a risk of injury from reaching into holes that are not covered. Cover the holes for the transit bars after they have been removed. Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine.
Installation and connection Levelling the machine The washing machine must stand per- fectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase elec- tricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are used for levelling the washing machine.
Installation and connection Installing under a continuous work- Washer-dryer stack The washing machine can be combined with a Miele tumble dryer in a washer- Risk of electric shock due to ex- dryer stack. The appropriate “WTV” posed cables stacking kit* to match your dryer is re- There is a risk of coming into contact quired.
Installation and connection Electronic unit and washing machine The water protection system housing The Miele water protection system pro- – Sump tects all parts of the washing machine Any leaking water is collected in a from water damage. sump in the base of the machine. A...
Installation and connection Maintenance Connection to the water supply Only use a genuine Miele hose that has The washing machine should be con- been pressure tested to withstand at nected to a mains water supply in ac- least 7,000 kPa should you ever need a cordance with current local and national replacement.
If required, the hose can be extended to a length of up to 5 m. Accessories are available from Miele or from your Miele dealer. For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max. of 1.8 m) a replacement drain pump will need to be fitted.
If the connection cable is damaged, it must only be replaced with a specific connection cable of the same type (available from Miele). For safety reas- ons, such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified technician or Miele Service.
Consumption data Load Energy Water Duration Residual moisture Litres h:min Cottons 90 °C 2.60 2:29 60 °C 1.45 2:29 60 °C 1.10 2:19 * 0.74 2:59 * 0.55 2:59 40 °C 1.20 2:39 * 0.35 2:59 20 °C 0.45 2:39 Minimum iron 30 °C 0.60 1:59 Delicates 30 °C 0.20...
Consumption data Note for test institutes Test programme in accordance with EN 60456 and energy label with Directive 1061/2010 Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any extras selected.
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 636 mm Depth with door open 1054 mm Height for building under 820 (+8/-2) mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Weight Approx. 100 kg Capacity 9 kg dry laundry Voltage...
Technical data Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this washing machine complies with Directive 2014/53/ The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: – Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk – For service, information, operating instructions etc: go to www.miele.co.uk/do- mestic/customer-information-385.htm and enter the name of the product or the...
Technical data Data sheet household washing machines In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 1061/2010 MIELE Model name/identifier WCH 360 SpeedCare 1600 8,0 kg Rated capacity Energy efficiency class A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient) A+++ 157 kWh/year Annual energy consumption (AE Energy consumption of the standard “60°C cotton programme”...
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Technical data Based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C and 40 °C at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used. Based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C and 40 °C at full and partial load.
Settings Selecting settings You can use the settings to alter the washing machine's electronics to suit Touch the sensors until the set- changing requirements. ting you want appears in the display. The settings can be altered at any –...
Settings Language Welcome tone The display can be set to appear in The volume for the welcome tone can one of several different languages. be set to one of seven different set- tings. The flag after the word Language (Sprache in German) acts as a guide in Options case a language which is not under-...
Do not forget the code you have – (factory setting) set. – (light) If you forget the code, only Miele Technical Service can unlock the – Buttons inactive washing machine.
Settings Disp. switch-off stat. Memory The display and the sensor control The washing machine will save the lighting is switched off to save energy. last settings (temperature, spin speed The Start/Stop sensor flashes slowly. and some of the Extras) selected for a programme after the programme has Options started.
Temp. reduction – Normal (factory setting) At high altitudes water has a lower – Plus boiling point. Miele recommends ac- tivating the reduced temperature set- – Plus ting at altitudes of 2000 m or above to – Plus ...
Settings Maximum rinse level Low water pressure The water level in the rinses can be If the water pressure is below 100 kPa permanently set to the highest value. (1 bar), the programme will be can- celled and a fault message will appear. This function is important for allergy sufferers as it achieves excellent rinse If the on-site water pressure cannot be...
– The WiFi is switched off. function is switched off. – The WiFi connection will be reset to the factory setting. Miele@home is no longer set up. A new connection setup has to be carried out in order to use the Miele@home setting again.
Miele@home setting is set up and and activated. activated. Once the Miele@mobile app has been This function can be used for starting installed on your mobile device, you your washing machine automatically can check the status of your washing...
RemoteUpdate. Other- connected to a WLAN network and you wise, the RemoteUpdate will be have an account in the Miele@mobile aborted and will not be installed. app. The washing machine must be re- gistered with your account in the app.
Specialist detergents are available as this washing machine. All the products capsules in convenient single dose have been designed for Miele washing amounts or in a handy bottle. machines. Outerwear These and many other useful products can be ordered via the internet at –...
Optional accessories WoolCare Additive – Liquid detergent for woollens and Booster delicates – For removing stains – Includes a special wheat protein con- – For white and coloured laundry ditioning formula – Available as capsules in conveni- – Helps prevent felting ent single dose amounts –...