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- Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 2888 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. 06 559 470...
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Page 2: Caring For Our Environment
Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Caring for our environment......... . 2 Disposal of the packing material . - Page 4 Contents Changing the programme sequence ....... . . 34 To cancel a programme ..........34 To interrupt a programme .
- Page 5 The Miele Waterproof system ........
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Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
The manufacturer is not liable for which the manufacturer cannot accept damage resulting from improper use or liability. Repairs should only be operation. undertaken by a Miele approved technician. Technical safety Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or Before setting up the machine, repair work has been carried out. - Page 7 If the connection cable is faulty it of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there must only be replaced by a Miele is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate approved service technician to protect vicinity.
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Page 8: Disposal Of Your Old Machine
If in children whilst you are operating the doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser- machine. vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer. For machines with a ‘porthole’... -
Page 9: Operating The Washing Machine
Operating the washing machine Control panel a Display d PC / Optical interface See the following pages for more This is used by service technicians information. to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to b Short cut buttons update programming data in the For selecting an individual washing future. -
Page 10: Displays
Operating the washing machine Displays Entry menu COTTONS UNI. 60°C PROG. SELECTION ... 2 MINIMUM IRON 40°C SETTINGS F ... 3 DELICATES 40°C 15:00 4 WOOLLENS H 40°C When the machine is switched on, the entry menu (with factory default settings) appears and Prog. Selection is highlighted. - Page 11 Operating the washing machine Programme Selection menu PROGRAMME Back A SELECTION COTTONS HYG. COTTONS UNI. MINIMUM IRON You can use the multi-function selector to select any programme. The highlighting will move up or down depending on the direction the multi-function selector is turned in.
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Page 12: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks during use. The washing machine has a sensor which measures the amount of laundry in the drum. -
Page 13: Running Your First Programme
Before using for the first time Running your first programme COTTONS UNI. 60°C PROG. SELECTION ... 2 MINIMUM IRON 40°C SETTINGS F... 3 DELICATES 40°C 15:00 4 WOOLLENS H 40°C ^ Press short cut button 1. The main menu for Cottons Universal appears COTTONS UNI. -
Page 14: Washing Environmentally And Economically
Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. To make the most out of your –... -
Page 15: How To Wash Correctly
How to wash correctly Brief instructions ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most garments have a The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . textile care label in the collar or side show the operating sequence and can seam. - Page 16 How to wash correctly B Switch on the washing machine The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is The interior drum lighting will come on. washed. However, do not overload as C Select a programme this causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency.
- Page 17 How to wash correctly E Add detergent The percentage amounts in the display will help you to add the correct percentage amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer. Add slightly less than half the amount recommended . . . Add half the amount recommended .
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Page 18: Start The Programme
How to wash correctly F Start the programme ^ Press the a button to open the drum door. ^ Press the flashing Start button. ^ Remove the laundry. The estimated programme duration will appear in the display. This will count Only remove laundry from the down in one minute steps. -
Page 19: Favourite Programmes
Favourite programmes You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the four wash programmes you use most frequently. You can do this at the same time as starting a wash programme. Selecting/changing a favourite ^ Switch the machine on. Entry menu COTTONS UNI. - Page 20 Favourite programmes Important: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. – Temperature selection COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 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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Page 21: Saving A Favourite Programme
Favourite programmes Saving a favourite programme All the settings you have selected are now shown in the main menu. COTTONS UNI. 40°C 1800 rpm Water plus Duration: 1:06 h Extras Timer Y Detergent Back A ^ Start the programme by pressing the Start button. In a few seconds the option Save will appear in the display above short cut button 3. -
Page 22: Extras
Extras You can use the Extras to augment the basic wash programmes. To open the Extras sub-menu COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm Duration: 1:06 h Extras Timer Y Detergent Back A ^ Press short cut button 1. Selecting Extras COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm Extras... -
Page 23: Rinse Hold
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. Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains (e.g. -
Page 24: Adding Detergent
Adding detergent The washing machine has a sensor which measures the amount of laundry placed in the drum. The Detergent sub-menu shows the percentage of the maximum load which has been placed in the drum. The maximum load will depend on the programme chosen. -
Page 25: Timer
Timer You can use the timer to set the end time of a programme. You can also delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example. To open the Timer sub-menu COTTONS UNI. -
Page 26: Spinning
Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ^ Select Rinse hold from the Extras Programm U/min sub-menu. The laundry will not be Cottons Hygiene 1800 spun and will remain suspended in Cottons Universal 1800 the final rinse water. This reduces Minimum Iron creasing if the laundry is not going to Delicates... -
Page 27: Programme Chart
Programme chart öF9 Cottons Hygiene 70°C to 95°C Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, nappies, underwear. Notes – Suitable for heavily soiled laundry. – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, select Intensive . – For laundry with stubborn soiling and/or soiling which has been left unwashed for some time, select Soak . - Page 28 Programme chart 67E81234 Minimum iron cold to 60°C Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for easy care cotton shirts and blouses. – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, select Intensive . Notes Extras Water plus, Intensive, Rinse hold, Soak or Pre-wash Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid tab...
- Page 29 Programme chart Quick wash cold to 40°C Fabric Small loads of lightly soiled laundry which can be washed in a Cottons Universal programme. Extras Water plus, Rinse hold Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid detergent Max. load 2.5 kg Woollens / cold to 40°C Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics.
- Page 30 Programme chart Spin For spinning fabrics. Please make sure you select the appropriate spin speed. Do not use for woollens. Denim cold to 40°C Fabric Denim fabrics, e.g. jeans, skirts, shirts. Notes – Wash dark garments inside out. – Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few washes.
- Page 31 Programme chart Important - other care symbols Hand wash (If no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold) Do not wash apf Dry clean Do not dry clean Suitable for chlorine bleaching Do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry At normal temperature At low temperature Do not tumble dry...
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Page 32: Programme Sequence
Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water No of Rinse and Final spin level rhythm level rinses interim spin Cottons Hygiene Cottons Universal Minimum iron Delicates – Automatic Quick wash Woollens Silks – Starch – – – Separate rinse –... - Page 33 Programme sequence This washing machine has fully Special features in the programme electronic controls with automatic load sequences: recognition. It takes in the right amount Anti-crease: of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry At the end of every programme, with the exception of Woollens , the drum and its absorbency rate.
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Page 34: Changing The Programme Sequence
Changing the programme sequence To cancel a programme COTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpm WASHING 1:06 h Extras Timer Y Save Cancel You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started by pressing short cut button 4 Cancel . The suds will be pumped away. -
Page 35: Adding Or Removing Laundry After A Programme Has Started
Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Laundry can be added or removed after the programme has started when using the following programmes: – Cottons Hygiene – Cottons Universal – Minimum iron – Quick wash –... -
Page 36: Electronic Programme Locking
Electronic programme locking Programme locking prevents the machine from being opened and/or the programme being cancelled during a wash programme. To activate programme locking ^ Once the programme has started, press the Start button for at least 6 seconds until the following appears in the display: System locked! The machine will now not accept any changes and the... -
Page 37: Detergent
First add detergent and manufacturer for programmes without a then the water softener. Use a quantity pre-wash. of detergent as for soft water. Miele do not recommend connecting the For programmes with a pre-wash you machine to a household water softener. -
Page 38: Fabric Conditioners And Liquid Starch
Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, clean the dis- starch penser compartment and especially Fabric conditioners make garments soft the siphon tube and conditioner and fluffy to handle and help prevent channel regularly. See "Cleaning the static cling when tumble drying. detergent dispenser drawer". -
Page 39: Cleaning And Care
The washing machine must not be hosed down. E-Cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. It can be washed 300 times. -
Page 40: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues regularly. ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment §. Wash under running warm water. Clean the ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser siphon tube in the same way. drawer until a resistance is felt. -
Page 41: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet
Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter in the water ^ First turn off the stopcock. inlet ^ Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet The washing machine has a filter to hose to the stopcock. protect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose should be checked every six months, or more... -
Page 42: Problem Solving Guide
Problem solving guide What to do, if . . . 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 accordance with local and national safety regulations. -
Page 43: Problems With The Load Size Indicator
Problem solving guide Problems with the load size indicator Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ To recalibrate the sensor to the The display There was already zero setting: indicates a load of laundry in the drum < 25% even though when the washing –... -
Page 44: General Problems
Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes The machine feet are not Level the machine (see during the spin cycle. level. "Installation"). The pump makes This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of strange noises. -
Page 45: An Unsatisfactory Wash Result
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent Liquid detergents – Use a general purpose detergent does not give the usually contain no containing a bleaching agent. required result. bleaching agents. – Pour stain removers into They do not remove compartment j of the dispenser fruit, coffee and tea... -
Page 46: The Drum Door Cannot Be Opened By Pressing The A Button
Problem solving guide The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the a button Possible cause Remedy The machine is not Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or switch the machine on with the s button. connected to the electricity supply and / or is not switched on. -
Page 47: Opening The Drum Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the Blocked drain outlet event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to and/or power failure 25 litres of water will be retained in the machine. ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a lever behind the detergent Caution: if laundry has been drawer fascia panel. -
Page 48: Opening The Drum Door
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 into the machine to remove laundry. -
Page 49: Changing The Lamp For The Drum Lighting
The new lamp must be of the same type (G4) with a maximum power output of 5 watts/12 volts. The lamps are available from an electrical retailer, your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. ^ Insert the new lamp into the plastic holder. -
Page 50: After Sales Service
Future updates (PC) cannot remedy yourself, please The indicator or check light marked PC contact: is the interface used by Miele service – your Miele dealer or technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the – the Miele Service Department (see machine's programme data. -
Page 51: Installation And Connection
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system h Detergent dispenser drawer b Electricity supply cable i Drum door c - f Flexible drain hose (with j Access to drain filter, drain pump detachable swivel elbow) and emergency release g Facia panel with controls k Handle recesses for moving the machine... -
Page 52: Rear View
Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding edge for holding when e Transit bar covers moving the machine f Restraining clip for: b Electricity supply cable – Inlet hose c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system – Drain hose d Drainage hose –... -
Page 53: Installation Surface
(available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). ^ To remove the left and right covers 1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the cover as illustrated. - Page 54 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.
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Page 55: Re-Fitting The Transit Bars
Installation and connection The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store the transit bars as shown or keep 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). -
Page 56: Levelling The Machine
Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction. Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew. -
Page 57: Washer And Dryer Stack
This washing machine is not suitable for building under a worktop. Washer and Dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A stacking kit* is necessary and can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department. -
Page 58: The Miele Waterproof System
Installation and connection The Miele Waterproof system 2) Electronic unit and washing machine housing The Miele Waterproof system protects the washing machine from water – Sump damage. Any leaking water is collected in a The system consists of three main sump in the base of the machine. -
Page 59: Connection To The Water Supply
Installation and connection Connection to the water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with The plastic casing of the safety local and national safety regulations. valve contains electrical The German authorities do not require it components. - Page 60 Installation and connection Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the Miele Waterproof system hose from the stopcock it is essential to disconnect the machine from the electricity supply first. Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement.
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Page 61: Connection To The Drainage System
5 m. The machine. necessary parts can be purchased 2. Connected securely to a plastic drain from the Miele Spare Parts Department pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no or your Miele dealer. need to use a non-return valve. -
Page 62: Electrical Connection U.k
Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a national and local safety regulations. -
Page 63: Consumption Data
Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Normal Intensive Cottons Hygiene 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 1 h 51 mins 2 h 06 mins Cottons Universal 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 – 1 h 59 mins 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 1 h 30 mins... -
Page 64: Technical Data
Technical data Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 97.5 cm Weight 94 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data... - Page 65 Settings menu J for changing standard settings The Settings menu is used to alter the washing machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Settings can be altered at any time.
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Page 66: Settings Menu J
Settings menu J To open the Settings menu COTTONS UNI. 60°C PROG. SELECTION ... 2 MINIMUM IRON 40°C SETTINGS F ... 3 DELICATES 40°C 15:00 4 WOOLLENS H 40°C ^ Select Settings J from the entry menu and confirm your selection with the multi-function selector. -
Page 67: Time Of Day
Settings menu J Time of day First select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock. Then set the current time of day. To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock. SETTINGS Back A TIME OF DAY 24 h clock.. 12 h clock... -
Page 68: Water Plus
Settings menu J Water plus This setting is used to select the water intake setting for the Water plus Extra option. There are three different options: Water + The water intake is increased in the wash and rinse stages of the programmes (the washing machine is delivered with this setting programmed as standard). -
Page 69: Suds Cooling
Settings menu J ^ The washing machine is delivered with the Gentle action setting deactivated. A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has been set. SETTINGS Back A GENTLE ACTION Off B ^ Select the option you want and confirm your selection. Suds cooling When this is activated, additional water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. -
Page 70: Lock
Settings menu J Lock The system lock prevents your machine being used without your knowledge. When the system lock has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the washing machine on. Otherwise the washing machine cannot be operated. To activate the lock SETTINGS Back A... - Page 71 Settings menu J After the last number has been entered, you must confirm the code with OK. 1 2 5 Confirm lock code. Back A ^ Confirm lock code by pressing short cut button 1. Entry OK. Lock active when machine is switched off. ^ Switch the washing machine off.
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Page 72: Temperature
Settings menu J Temperature You can chose for the temperature to be displayed as °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit . A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has been set. SETTINGS Back A TEMPERATURE °C / Celsius B °F / Fahrenheit ^ Select the option you want and confirm your selection. -
Page 73: Keypad Tones
Settings menu J Keypad tones An audible tone sounds when the Start button, a short cut button or the multi-function selector is pressed. The washing machine is delivered with the keypad tone switched off. A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has been set. -
Page 74: Stand-By
Settings menu J Stand-by To save energy, the display goes out after 10 minutes and the Start button flashes slowly. There are two options: Stand-by comes on: – if a programme is not selected after the machine has been switched on. –... -
Page 75: Memory
MEMORY Off B ^ Select the option you want and confirm your selection. Miele{home The Miele|home setting is not activated on this machine. It is not possible to retro-fit it for Miele|home either. To close the Settings menu SETTINGS Back A LANGUAGE F... - Page 76 Alteration rights reserved/1405/W 2888 M.-Nr. 06 559 470 / 00 en - GB...