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Operating instructions for Washing machine W 2839i WPM 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. M.-Nr. 06 750 570...
They are, however, bags etc. are disposed of safely and essential for the correct functioning of kept out of the reach of babies and your appliance or machine. Please do young children. Danger of suffocation! not therefore dispose of your old...
Do not connect the machine to the fabrics as well as satin, lace, silk and mains electricity supply by an other hand-washable garments. Any extension lead. Extension leads do not other applications may be dangerous.
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– it is switched off at the wall socket machine and its surroundings in a and the plug is withdrawn, or clean condition at all times. Any –...
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Warning and Safety instructions Turn off the stopcock if the Textiles which have been machine is to be left for any length pre-treated in solvent based of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there cleaning agents must be thoroughly is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate rinsed in clean water before being vicinity.
Before discarding an old machine, the risk of injury do not allow switch it off at the wall socket and children to play on or near it or to play unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut with the controls. Supervise its use by...
Opens the machine door. future. i Load/Detergent button d m button For calling up the load size or the For selecting delay start. recommended amount of detergent, and for calibrating the load size sensor to zero.
Operating the washing machine Display Selecting programmes via the display The display is used for the following: By pressing the Further programmes Selecting and displaying settings button, you can select one of the following programmes: – Temperature – Denim – Spin speed –...
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Various settings are made via the Menu Denim buttons. Continue They are used to alter or confirm the Pressing the left hand Menu button value displayed above the vertical line. under Continue calls up further programmes, and you can then confirm...
The washing machine has a sensor which measures the amount of laundry in the drum. This determines the ^ If the language shown is not the one amount of detergent required. To allow you want, select the language you do...
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Menu button under OK. Running your first programme Your machine is now ready for the first programme to be run. 15:00 ^ Press and hold the Load/Detergent...
To make the most out of your – Adjust the dosage to the degree of machine, load the maximum dry load soiling of the laundry. for the programme you are using.
How to wash correctly Brief instructions If you use a solvent-based clean- The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . ing agent (e.g. one containing ben- show the operating sequence and can zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure be used as brief instructions.
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D Select a temperature / spin speed The interior drum lighting will come on. The suggested temperature and/or spin speed can be changed if required. All the programme indicator lights will come on, and the display will ask you to Cottons select a programme. 1:49 Duration: C Select a programme 60°C...
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How to wash correctly The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme selected. ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and...
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F Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount because . . . When the door is closed, the load size indicator will be replaced with the . . . too little detergent results in: detergent percentage display.
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How to wash correctly G Select Delay start (if required) ^ Press the m button to set the time you wish to programme to end at. See "Delay start" for more information. H Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
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Cottons Anti-crease 60°C 1600 rpm ^ Check the folds in the door seal for Programme finished any small articles, e.g. buttons, which Unload the drum might be lodged there. before switching off...
Extra options Short You can now use the display to select the soak time you require. For light to nomal soiling with no visible staining. Soak duration The duration of the main wash is Duration: 0:30 h reduced. Increase Water plus...
An Rinse and interim spin additional rinse is introduced if this There is a spin after the main wash and setting is selected with the Cottons , between the rinses. A reduction in the Hygiene , Minimum iron , Express and final spin speed will also reduce the Automatic programmes.
Delay start 9:05 start of a programme can be delayed from 9:05 to 10:49 from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of Change Back A night-time economy electricity rates, for B Use the left hand Menu button under example.
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Continue Change Delete ^ Confirm by pressing the right hand ^ Use the left hand Menu button under Menu button under OK. Change to alter the time you want the ^ Now you can select a different programme to end at.
Woollens cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold setting. Extra option Rinse hold Max. load 3.0 kg Automatic cold to 40°C...
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Max. load 2.0 kg Notes – Wash denim inside out. – Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately. Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Rinse hold Hygiene 8 60°C...
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40°C Max. load 1.0 kg Item Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. A pre-rinse without detergent is carried out automatically to remove dust. Note For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or deselect the spin.
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(poplin) or tablecloths to provide a water and dirt resistant finish. Notes – The items should be freshly laundered and spun or dried before proofing. – For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards, either in a tumble dryer or by ironing.
– – – d = Low water level a= Normal wash rhythm ( = Medium water level b= Gentle action e = High water level c= Woollens d= Silks See the following page for more information about the programme sequences.
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This means that programme cycles and durations programme, the drum continues to turn can vary. at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing. The door can be The programme sequences outlined in opened and laundry removed at any the chart are based on the basic time during the anti-crease phase.
Garment care label symbols Washing Ironing The figure quoted in the bucket is the The number of dots indicates the maximum temperature the garment ironing temperature can be washed at. The number of Hot iron (max sole plate temp. bars under the symbol indicates the approx.
Continue ^ Press the right hand Menu button Programme under OK. After the start of a programme it is no The suds will be pumped away. longer possible to select a different programme. If you want to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button.
Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry Safety lock after a programme has started The safety lock prevents the machine ^ Press the Door button to open the from being opened or the drum door. programme cancelled during a wash programme.
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets are suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others, and may not be suitable for programmes with short durations.
Water softener The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in hard – The quantity of the laundry water areas. Dispense according to the –...
Starch programme. ^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to compartment §. Do not ^ Select a spin speed or the Rinse hold exceed the maximum level mark. extra option. It will be automatically dispensed in the ^ Press the Start/Stop button.
Cleaning and care Extra cleaning Disconnect the machine from the Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above) mains electricity supply and with powder detergent approx. every 6 withdraw the plug from the socket weeks to help prevent deposits building before cleaning the machine.
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Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from ^ Use a bottle brush to remove compartment § and rinse under detergent residues and limescale warm running water. Clean the from the jets inside the detergent siphon tube in the same way.
^ Remove the rubber seal 1 from the spigot nut. ^ Hold the free end of the inlet hose upside down. The plastic filter 2 will fall out. ^ Clean the plastic filter.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, 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.
Use less detergent next the display: built up during time and follow the Anti-crease washing. manufacturer's instructions on dosage given on the alternately with packaging. Check detergent A To switch off the fault message: Switch the machine off with the I-On/0-Off button.
Problem solving guide Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ To recalibrate the sensor to the The display indicates There was already <25% zero setting: a load of or no laundry in the drum...
"Installation and connection"). The pump makes This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of strange noises. a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation. Large amounts of The water pressure is too –...
White residues The detergent – Try and brush off the residues which look like contained compounds with a soft brush once the powder detergent (zeolites) to aid water laundry is dry.
There is still water in the Clean the drain filter and drain pump as described drum and the machine is in the next section. unable to drain. For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
^ Switch the washing machine off. Drain the machine If the drain outlet is blocked, (up to 25 litres) of water will be retained in the machine. Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water ^ Remove the stopper.
Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. Door hinged right ^ Use a screwdriver to push the emergency door latch downwards (see illustration). The drum door will open. Cleaning the drain filter There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel.
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(e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. ^ Use the lever to open the access Clean the drain filter housing. flap. ^ Put the drain filter back in place and secure. Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use.
After sales service In the event of any faults which you Future updates (PC) cannot remedy yourself, please The indicator light marked PC is the contact: interface used by Miele service – your Miele Dealer or technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the –...
Flexible stainless steel braided inlet f Adapter strip pressure hose g Drum door b Electricity supply cable h Access to drain filter and the pump c Drain hose with flexible / detachable i Access panel to the emergency door swivel elbow release and drainage...
^ We recommend the use of a plywood base (at least 59x52x3cm). The base should span several joists and be bolted to the joists and not only to the floorboards. Check for the presence of pipes and cables first. ^ To remove the left and right covers 1.
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Installation ^ 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 The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store them in a safe place for future use. They must be re-fitted if the machine is to be moved again (e.g. when moving house). Re-fitting the transit bars Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure.
Installation Levelling the machine ^ Use a spirit level to check the machine is standing level. The machine must stand perfectly level ^ Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation.
Installation Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run – Slides are also available to order for fitting underneath the machine feet to protect the floor from damage when N = Niche height (820 - 930 mm) the machine is pushed into position This machine is specially designed for or taken out for servicing.
All the spacer bars can be removed if fronts the upper edge of the front panel needs to be flush with the upper edge of the Spacer bars machine front directly underneath the fascia panel. See "Fitting a front panel The fascia panel can be aligned with made by another manufacturer".
You can also make use of the 3 holes at Height: The height of the door front the top of the door plate to screw the panel corresponds to the door height front panel to the door plate.
(b) increases, measurement a – without spacer bars: must also be increased b = 592 mm N a = 21.5 mm b = 593 mm N a = 22.0 mm b = 594 mm N a = 22.5 mm b = 595 mm N a = 23.0 mm...
Installation C Drill the two hinge holes (C 35 mm/ For right hand hinging only 15.5 mm deep) in the back of the – front panel shown decor side face front panel. down, upper edge at the bottom: D Next, drill the four smaller holes (C 7 mm/10 mm deep) in the back of the front panel.
^ Cut the plinth facing to size. ^ Slide it into the groove. Useful tip: If the machine is fitted on a height-adjustment frame, you can use double-sided adhesive tape on the back of the plinth facing to secure it to the raising kit.
The Miele water protection – Overflow protection system This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water. If the water The Miele water protection system level exceeds a certain level, the protects the washing machine from drain pump switches in and pumps water damage.
Installation Connection to the water supply The dirt filter in the union at the open The machine should be connected to a end of the inlet hose must not be mains water supply in accordance with removed. local and national safety regulations.
The swivel elbow – Make sure that the water can drain at the end of the hose can be turned in away freely without hindrance. either direction, or can be detached if Otherwise there is a risk of water required, with a sharp twist and pull.
Notes for test institutes: EN 60456 test programme Short programme for test institutes; the Short extra option must be selected. 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 extra options selected.
595 mm Depth without lid 575 mm Depth with door open 1180 mm Weight 94 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating...
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Settings menu for changing default settings The Settings menu can be used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Settings can be altered at any time.
Settings menu Time (of day) To open the Settings menu ^ Connect the machine to the First select either a 24 hour or 12 hour electricity supply. clock. You can then set the current time of day. ^ Switch on the washing machine.
Activating gentle action reduces the When this is activated, additional drum action and is suitable for water flows into the drum at the end washing slightly soiled items more of the main wash to cool the suds gently. It should be activated for down.
^ Press the right hand Menu button under OK. Once the machine is switched off, it ^ The display will now request that a can only be used again if the code is code is entered. The code is 125 and entered. cannot be altered.
°C/Celsius or button is pressed. °F/Fahrenheit . The machine is delivered with the A tick L will appear beside the option keypad tone switched off. to show that it has been set. A tick L will appear beside the option Buzzer to show that it has been set.
You can also choose whether you want the display to go out 10 minutes after a To close the Settings menu programme has started or to remain Settings visible throughout the programme.
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