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Operating and Installation Instructions Washer W 1119 en - US, CA To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 523 260...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not wash articles that have been WARNING - To reduce the risk of previously cleaned, washed, soaked or fire, electric shock or injury to spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning persons while using your appliance solvents or other flammable follow basic safety precautions, substances.
Guide to the washer Control panel a Program selection buttons e- g "Buzzer" button For selecting a program. h Fault indicators b Wash options i "Delay Start" button Special features to enhance a wash For delaying the start of a program. program.
Before using for the first time The appliance must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please see the "Installation instructions". This washing machine has undergone thorough functional testing in the factory, there may be some residual water in the drum from this process.
Using the washer 1. Prepare and sort the laundry General tips ^ Empty all pockets. – Dark fabrics often bleed the first few times they are washed. They should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load.
Using the washer 2. Load the laundry 3. Select a program ^ Turn on the washer using the "On / Off" button. ^ Open the drum door using the "Door" button. ^ Load the laundry into the drum. For best results, wash mixed loads of small and large items.
Using the washer Program guide Temperatures Fabric Spin Laundry care speed symbol Normal Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive For a rapid wash of colorfast items and mixed loads made from cottons and Very Warm High linen, e.g. jeans, t-shirts, underwear, Warm socks.
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Using the washer Temperatures Fabric Spin Laundry care speed symbol Woolens / Options: Sensitive Warm High For hand and machine washable wool and wool blends. Cold No Heat Silk Options: Sensitive Cold Slow For hand and machine washable silks and other non-wool hand washable No Heat garments.
Using the washer 4. Select wash options Extended (if needed) For laundry with normal to heavy soiling or stains. The upper button selects the following "OPTIONS": The main wash cycle time for the wash program will be extended. – Extended –...
Using the washer 5. Select the temperature and spin speed Program Spin speed Normal High The default temperature and spin speed will automatically be selected for Wrinkle Free each program. However, you can Sanitize High adjust the temperature and spin speed within the parameters of the selected Extra White High...
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Using the washer Special spin options No spin ^ Select "No spin". Hold The laundry is not spun after the final (only for the "Custom" program) rinse, but the water is drained away. After the drain cycle, the washer goes ^ Select "Hold".
Using the washer 6. Add detergent For optimum wash results, it is important to use the correct amount of detergent. Too little detergent may cause: – Ineffective cleaning of laundry; fabrics may become gray and stiff over time. – Grease stains on the laundry. –...
Detergent Use only high efficiency, low sudsing laundry detergent formulated for front loading washing machines. For wool and wool blend fabrics, use a detergent specially formulated for woolens. Follow instructions on the detergent packaging to ensure the correct usage and dosage amount. Adjust the amount of detergent if the load is smaller or more or less soiled than normal.
Detergent Water hardness The amount of detergent used depends on the level of soiling: Hardness Water Water German level quality hardness hardness Light soiling in mmol/l in °d No soiling or stains are visible. soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7 Normal soiling moderate 1.3 - 2.5...
Detergent Fabric softener Never mix fabric softener and starch Fabric softener added to the wash together in the fabric softener program will make fabrics feel softer compartment §. This will clog the and will reduce static cling in the dryer. dispenser.
Detergent Starch Fabric dye Mild liquid starch is a synthetic starch Do not use fabric dyes in this wash used to give fabrics some washer! stiffness. Starching can be included in any wash program as part of the final rinse. ^ Open the fabric softener compartment §.
Using the washer 7. Select Delay Start (if 8. Start the program needed) ^ Press the flashing "Start / Stop" button to begin the program. If you wish, the start of the wash program can be delayed to have a load The display will show the maximum completed at a later time.
Do not attempt to remove laundry from the washer if the drum is turning. You may seriously injure yourself. If the drum turns with the door open, contact Miele’s Technical Service Department. ^ Check the folds of the door seal for ^ Remove the laundry.
Using the washer Canceling a program Making changes to the program You can cancel a wash program any time after a program starts. – A program change is not possible once a program has started. To ^ Press the "Start / Stop" button. select a different program, the The washer drains the wash water away started program must be canceled.
Using the washer Adding / removing laundry The drum door cannot be opened if: during a wash program – the water temperature is greater than 130°F (55°C). You can interrupt the following programs to add or remove a piece of –...
Locking the washer Electronic program lock Child Safety Lock Washer in use Washer not in use The program lock prevents the washer The Child Safety Lock can be activated from being opened or the program, to prevent a child from operating or temperature or spin speed from being climbing inside the washer.
If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If the washer needs to be descaled, use a descaling agent with corrosion protection. These special descaling agents can be purchased from Miele. Use as directed on the packaging.
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue should be cleaned out regularly. 1. Remove the siphon tube from the fabric softener compartment § and rinse under warm water. Clean the pipe on which the siphon tube is ^ Pull the detergent drawer out as far attached.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters The washer has two water inlet filters to protect each inlet valve. These filters should be checked and cleaned if necessary every 6 months. This may need to be done more frequently with some water supplies.
Cleaning and care Clean the drain pump Occasionally, small objects (buttons, coins, etc.) may become trapped in the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely, the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is free of foreign objects.
Cleaning and care Changing the light bulb A replacement bulb can be obtained by contacting Miele. A burnt out light bulb will not affect the ^ Insert the new light bulb into the performance of the washer. socket. Shift it back and forth until the...
Quick Guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", before using the washer.
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Quick Guide 1. Sort the laundry. 3. Select a program ^ Select the desired program. ^ Empty all pockets. Refer to the "Program guide" to ^ Sort the laundry by fabric and color. determine which program is most suitable for the load being washed. ^ Pretreat stains.
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Quick Guide 5. Select the temperature and spin 7. Select Delay Start (if needed) speed ^ Press the "Delay Start" button. 8. Start the program ^ Press the "Start / Stop" button. ^ Press the "TEMP" and "SPIN" buttons 9. Activate the program lock until the indicator of the desired value (if necessary) lights.
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Quick Guide Program guide Woolens / Normal Options: Options: Sensitive Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Temperatures: Warm B, Cold A, No Heat e Temperatures: Hot D, Very Warm C, Warm B, Cold A, Spin speed: High, Med No Heat e Items: Spin speeds: Max, High For hand washable and machine washable...
Frequently asked questions Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work. The following section will help you avoid placing a service call by identifying issues you may encounter while operating the machine: A wash program cannot be started...
Clean the filter under running display. dirty. water and carefully remove any large particles. The buzzer sounds, and There is a fault. Call the Miele Service the "Intake" and "Drain" Department. indicators flash. "- - -". appears in the display. The buzzer sounds and There is a fault.
The "Main wash" There is a fault. Restart the program. indicator flashes. If the fault message appears again, call Miele’s Technical Service Department. The washer shakes The washer’s four feet Level the machine (see during the spin cycle.
Frequently asked questions Poor wash results Issue Possible cause Solution The wash does not Liquid detergents do not – Use powdered bleach. come clean with contain bleaching – Do not put liquid detergent liquid detergent. agents. Fruit, coffee and and stain remover together in tea stains cannot be the same wash compartment.
Frequently asked questions The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed. Possible cause Solution The washer has no Insert the plug into the outlet. power. The washer is not Turn on the washer using the "On / Off" button. turned on.
Frequently asked questions Opening the door during a power failure or when the drain is blocked ^ Turn off the appliance with the "On / Off" button. Draining the wash water If the main drain hose is clogged, water will be retained in the machine (max. 6.5 gal [25 l]).
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Frequently asked questions Opening the drum door Door hinges on the right side Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove laundry. A moving drum is extremely dangerous. ^ Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the left opening and pull downwards.
Contracts offered by other providers for inside of the door. Miele products will not be recognized by Miele. Our goal is to prevent PC Update unauthorized (and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele...
Help protect our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of an appliance material Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact The cardboard box and packing your local recycling center about the materials protect the appliance during possibility of recycling these materials.
Installation Front view a Hot water intake hose i Detergent dispenser drawer b Cold water intake hose j Drum door c Power cord k Access panel to lint trap and drain pump d - g Drain hose (drain options shown l Access panel for draining and i.e adjustable and removable elbows).
Installation Back view a Lid excess end with transport grips d Hot water intake hose b Power cord e Cold water intake hose c Shipping struts with rotary protection f Drain hose...
2. with retaining clips. These clips are available from your dealer or Miele. If installed on a masonry or concrete ½ base, the base should have a "...
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Installation ^ Turn the left shipping strut ^ Turn the right shipping strut counterclockwise 90° with the clockwise 90° with the enclosed enclosed combination wrench. combination wrench. ^ Pull out the shipping strut. ^ Pull out the shipping strut.
Installation Installing the shipping struts ^ Reinstall the struts by reversing the "Removing the shipping struts" procedure. ^ Close the holes with the rotary protectors, making sure to close the caps. ^ Fasten the shipping struts to the rear of the washer. Take care to insert the drill holes correctly, b, into the clamps, a.
Installation Level the washer To ensure smooth operation, the washer must be level. ^ Turn the locking ring, 2, counterclockwise with the enclosed combination wrench. Unscrew each of the four feet as much as necessary Failure to level the machine can result by turning both the foot, 1, as well as in increased water and energy the locking ring, 2, to the left.
Installation Installing the decor panel The door can be fitted with a customized door panel (optional accessory) to match the adjacent cabinets. Decor panel measures : Width 23 " (591 mm) Height 23 " (590 mm) Thick " - " (0.6 - 4 mm) ^ Open the door.
Installation Shortening the door panel Installation ^ Open the door. The door panel can be shortened to match the height of the adjacent cabinetry. ^ To remove the door panel unscrew the 10 screws (arrows) from the door The measure X equals the space from panel.
– Water intake, drain and electrical connections should be installed near the machine and be easily accessible. An installation manual is supplied with the countertop kit. (* available from your Miele dealer or Miele.)
The Miele washing machine can be installed as part of a washer-dryer stack in combination with a Miele tumble dryer. An appropriate "stacking kit*" is required. (* available from your Miele dealer or Miele.) Note: a Safety distance to the wall: minimum "...
Replace the hose only with a genuine must not be removed. Miele hose, or with a hose able to withstand up to 145 psi (10 bar) Hose extension (optional accessory) pressure. The water valve connector...
Plumbing Water connection Tips for a hot water connection ^ Connect the cold water intake hose The hot water temperature from the hot (blue mark) to the cold water valve water valve must not exceed 140°F and the hot water intake hose (red (60°C);...
1 ½" (4 cm) stand pipe extensions are available from your and secure it firmly. Miele dealer or Miele. 3. To a floor drain: The machine is equipped with an air gap / anti-siphoning system so that no...
Do not modify the plug provided connection box can ONLY be used for with the appliance; if it will not fit the connecting a Miele 1900 series clothes outlet, have a proper outlet installed washer and 1500 series clothes dryer by a qualified electrician.
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