Operating instructions for Washing machine W 2859i WPM SUPERTRONIC 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 our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old machine material Electrical and electronic machines often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for disposal human health and to the environment.
Any other usage is not supported by to property. the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable To avoid the risk of accidents and for damage resulting from incorrect or damage to the washing machine, improper use or operation of the washing machine.
If the connection cable is faulty it data on the data plate (voltage and must only be replaced by a Miele connected load) match the mains approved service technician to protect electricity supply. If in any doubt, the user from danger.
Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless authorised to Flooding danger. do so by Miele. If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink Correct use from overflowing.
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A lukewarm water immediately. If special descaling agent is available to swallowed, seek medical assistance order from the Miele Spare Parts immediately and retain the packaging Department or via the internet on or label for reference. Those with skin www.miele-shop.com.
Operating the washing machine Control panel a Miele{home f Clear sensor U Symbol for Miele|home enabled – For returning to the previous menu. appliance – For returning to the main menu when touched twice. b Information sensor : – For deleting the values set The sensor lights up when previously.
Operating the washing machine Selector sensors The selector sensors are on the left and right of the display. They light up when they are active. The selector sensors are used for the following: Selecting an option A dot ( ) next to an option indicates that it can be selected. The selector sensor on the left is active when the dot ( ) is in front of the word, the selector sensor on the right is active...
Operating the washing machine Favourite programmes Programme sequence display You can save up to ten of your own Symbols in the display show which customised wash programmes under section of the programme has been names of your choice. reached. Washing tips Symbol Programme sequence These help you find the correct wash...
Operating the washing machine Structure of the main menu Favourite programmes – Favourite programmes – Create – Change – Delete Cottons – Minimum iron – Delicates – ..– Temp. – ..– Spin speed – Extras* – Stains – Start at –...
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– Contrast – Display / keypad illumination – Memory – Anti-crease – Load sensor zero setting – Miele|home** – Remote control** * This option has further sub-menus. ** Appears if the washing machine has been fitted with the optional communication module.
Miele{home Miele|home enabled appliances send information via the household wiring network c to the master appliance d / e about the operational status of the appliances, as well as information about the progress of the programme. This washing machine is...
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 leaks during use. See "Installation and connection".
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^ Confirm with . Then set the minutes and confirm with 4. Miele|home message This communication enabled washing machine can transmit programme data through the power lines to the Miele|home system. ^ Confirm the message with 5. Reminder to remove transport bars To avoid the risk of damage, the transport bars must be removed before the machine is used for the first time.
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Before using for the first time 6. Run your first programme The washing machine has a sensor which measures the amount of laundry in the drum. This determines the amount of detergent required which appears as a recommendation in the display. To enable the load size sensor to function correctly, you must first run a Cottons 60°C programme without any laundry and without detergent.
Calibrating the load sensor to zero Before you can use the washing machine, the load sensor has to be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom scales. ^ Open the drum door. The display will change to show the main menu again.
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 –...
1. Prepare the laundry Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated with liquid detergent, stain removers etc. first, following the manufacturer's instructions. If you use a solvent-based cleaning agent (e.g. one containing benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons) are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the...
2. Select a programme Switch the washing machine on with the K button The drum lighting will come on and the main menu will appear in the display. Main menu 10:21 $ Favourite programmes # Cottons ! Minimum iron ^ Select the programme you want. Select a temperature / spin speed Each programme has a pre-set temperature and spin speed.
2. Select a programme Select an Extra option(s) ^ Select Extras from the menu. See "Extra options" for more information. Extras 10:21 Soak Extra quiet Short OK ! ^ Select the Extra you require. You can select several extra options. If an extra option is selected there will be a tick next to it.
2. Select a programme Start at / Finish at You can set the start (Start at) or the end (Finish at) time of a programme. The start and end time can be set in steps of 15 minutes. You can delay the programme start time or the programme end time up to a maximum of 24 hours.
2. Select a programme Safety lock The safety lock prevents the machine from being opened and/or the programme altered or cancelled during a wash programme. Activating the safety lock before the start of a programme Cottons 1-5.5 kg 2:39 h. 10:21 $ Start at # Finish at...
3. Load the laundry Load / Detergent ^ Press the / button to open the drum door. The Load / Detergent sub-menu will appear. The washing machine has a sensor which measures the amount of laundry placed in the drum. The display shows the percentage of the maximum load which has been placed in the drum.
4. Add detergent – High water consumption (an The percentage amounts in the additional rinse cycle will display will help you to add the automatically switch in). correct percentage amount of – A burden to the environment. detergent recommended by the manufacturer.
5. Start the programme Starting a programme ^ Touch the green illuminated Start sensor. Cottons 60°C 10:21 1600 rpm Time left 2:59 h Change ! During the first six minutes after the start of the programme, the estimated programme duration (Time left) shown in the display can change.
5. Start the programme Changing a programme Within the first five minutes – You can change the temperature – You can select or deselect the Short, Water plus, Extra quiet and Extra rinse extra options. Up until the final spin begins –...
6. Programme end - unload the drum After the programme has finished, the Important following will appear alternately in the Always remove the laundry before display: switching the machine off. This is Anti-crease important to ensure that the load size indicator works correctly.
Extra options Soak Short For heavily soiled and stained items For light to nomal soiling with no visible with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats and staining. oils, cocoa). The duration of the main wash is A duration of between 30 minutes and 6 reduced.
Extra options The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme: Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Automatic plus Dark garments Shirts Denim Express 20 Woollens / Silks / Sportswear Trainers Outerwear Hygiene First wash Proofing Curtains Pillows Soft toys Starch Separate rinse = The extra option is activated automatically as part of the programme but...
Favourite programmes You can save up to ten wash programmes with the settings you have selected for them under names of your choice. The name can have up to 12 characters. The favourite programmes which have been set are stored alphabetically.
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Favourite programmes To save a name for a favourite programme Name: M i c h a e l 1 10:22 $ Space Delete character $ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h i * ! Select character Confirm name ! ^ Select Confirm name.
Spinning Final spin speed Rinse and interim spin There is a spin after the main wash and Programme between the rinses. A reduction in the Cottons 1600 final spin speed will also reduce the Minimum iron 1200 interim spin speed. If a spin speed of Delicates less than 700 rpm is selected for a Automatic plus...
Programme chart Please refer to the separate booklet for information on programmes available as additional programme packages. Cottons cold to 95°C Max. load 5.5 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Note –...
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Programme chart Dark garments cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Use for Black and dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibre. Note Wash inside out. Shirts cold to 60°C Max. load 1.5 kg Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary. –...
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Programme chart Sportswear cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Sportswear such as singlets and leggings as well as microfibre and fleece garments. Note – Do not use fabric conditioner. – Observe the manufacturer's care label. Trainers cold to 40°C Max.
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Programme chart First wash cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Use for New items made of cotton, towelling and polyester fabric. Note Use this programme to wash any manufacturing residues out of new items. Proofing 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, and table linen made from mainly synthetic fibres with a water and stain resistant finish.
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Programme chart Soft toys cold to 40°C Max. load 1.0 kg Use for Soft toys, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. Note Do not wash soft toys stuffed with straw. Starch Max. load 5.5 kg Use for For starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear Notes –...
Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses Interim Final level rhythm level spin spin 1)2) Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Automatic plus Dark garments Shirts – Denim – Express 20 Woollens / Silks / – Sportswear Trainers –...
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Programme sequence d = Low water level Special features in the programme sequences: ( = Medium water level Anti-crease: e = High water level At the end of every programme, with a = Intensive rhythm the exception of the Woollens b = Normal rhythm programme, the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help...
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.
Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk. Instructions for use and recommended dosage amounts are given on the detergent packaging. See “Optional accessories” at the end of this booklet for details of Miele branded care products including detergents and fabric conditioner. Liquid detergent...
Normally soiled Miele branded water softening tablets Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight are available from the Miele Spare Parts stains. Department or via the internet on Heavily soiled www.miele-shop.com. Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on Use a quantity of detergent as for soft soiling.
Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, thoroughly starch clean the dispenser compartment, Fabric conditioners especially the siphon tube and Make garments soft to handle and help fabric conditioner channel, regularly. prevent static cling when tumble See "Cleaning the detergent drying.
Cleaning and care A range of Miele branded Do not use solvents, abrasive CareCollection products are avaialble cleaners, glass cleaners or to order from Miele. See "Optional accessories". multi-purpose cleaning agents. These might damage plastic surfaces and other components Cleaning the drum (Hygiene...
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Cleaning and care 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.
Cleaning and care ^ First turn off the stopcock. Cleaning the filter in the water 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...
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of this 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.
Problem solving guide The following fault messages appear in the display and the programme stops Fault message Possible cause Remedy Water inlet The water inlet is Check whether fault blocked or – the stopcock is opened restricted. properly. – the inlet hose is kinked. –...
Problem solving guide The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of the programme Fault message Possible cause Remedy Check detergent Excessive foam has built Use less detergent next time up during washing. and follow the manufacturer's instructions on dosage given on the packaging.
Problem solving guide Problems with the load size indicator Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ To recalibrate the sensor There was already The display indicates a <25% load of or no load laundry in the drum to the zero setting: size is indicated when when the washing –...
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 and connection"). The laundry has not The machine detected an Include both large and been spun properly and imbalance during the final small items in the load as...
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergents – Use a general purpose Liquid detergent does not give the usually contain no detergent containing a required result. bleaching agents. bleaching agent. They do not remove –...
Problem solving guide The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the / button Possible cause Remedy Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or The machine is not switch the machine on with the K button. connected to the electricity supply and/or is not switched on.
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. 1. Drain the machine If the drain outlet is blocked, (up to 25 litres) of water will be retained in the machine.
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Problem solving guide 2. Open the drum door Door hinged left Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. Door hinged right ^ Use a screwdriver to push the emergency door latch downwards (see illustration).
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Problem solving guide The drain filter access flap is visible when the drum door is open. ^ Check that the impeller can turn easily. Remove any foreign objects ^ Use the lever to open the access (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Then clean the drain filter and the flap.
Miele service – your Miele Dealer or technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the – Miele (see back cover for contact machine's programme data. details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, Appliance guarantee...
Installation and connection Front view a 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 d Control panel...
Installation and connection Rear view a Slot for Miele|home communication d Inlet hose (with flexible, waterproof module metallic outer sleeve) b Electrical connection e Drain hose c Safety cap for transit bars...
(available from the Miele Spare 2. Pull the cover forwards to remove. Parts Dept). Otherwise there is a danger of the machine moving and...
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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 The washing machine must not To avoid the risk of injury the be moved without the transit bars in holes for the transit bars must be place. covered after the transit bars have Store them in a safe place for future been removed.
Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are used to level the machine.
Installation and connection Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run – The slides* can be used to protect the floor from damage when the machine is pushed into position or N = Niche height (820 - 930 mm) taken out for servicing.
Installation and connection Matching the fascia panel to Removing the spacer bars the height of adjacent drawer 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.
^ Hold the front panel in the correct position in front of the machine door. If fitted in a Miele kitchen, the door panel can be ordered pre-drilled with the necessary fixing holes as an optional accessory.
Installation and connection B Mark the two hinge holes and the Fitting a door front panel made four smaller holes as shown in the by another manufacturer diagram. Preparing the front panel Depending on country this machine A Measure distance X for drilling the is supplied either left or right hand hinge holes.
Installation and connection 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 if width (b) increases, measurement a (C 7 mm/10 mm deep) in the back of...
Installation and connection Fitting a plinth facing Installation The gap between the lower edge of the washing machine plinth and the floor can be closed up using a suitable kitchen furniture plinth facing. The washing machine plinth has a special groove in which a plinth facing can be fitted.
– Overflow protection system This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water. If the The Miele water protection system water level exceeds a certain level, protects the washing machine from the drain pump switches in and water damage.
The German authorities do not require it A 1.5 metre long (metal) extension hose to have a non-return valve as the is available from your Miele dealer or washing machine has been designed the Miele Spare Parts Department as an to comply with DIN regulations.
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 a Adapter your Miele dealer. b Nut * For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max.
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 current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 5.5 kg 1.75 2 h 09 min 60°C 5.5 kg 0.73 2 h 39 min 60°C 2.75 kg 0.57 1 h 49 min 40°C 5.5 kg 0.60 2 h 19 min...
Technical data Height 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth 575 mm Depth with door open 1180 mm Weight 96 kg Capacity 5.5 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data See "Consumption data"...
Settings menu Time The Settings menu can be used to alter the machine's electronics to suit The time can be set to appear as a changing requirements. 24 hour or 12 hour clock. You can Settings can be altered at any time. also use this setting to adjust the time of day.
Settings menu Longer pre-wash for Cottons Code The pre-wash for the Cottons The code prevents the washing programme can be extended by 6, 9 machine being used without your or 12 minutes. knowledge. The default setting for the pre-wash is When the code has been activated, you 25 minutes.
Settings menu Temperature unit Keypad tone You can choose for the temperature An audible tone sounds each time a to be displayed in °C/Celsius or °F/ button is pressed. Fahrenheit. The machine is delivered with the The machine is delivered with °C/ keypad tone switched off.
Settings menu Display / keypad illumination Anti-crease The display and sensor illumination Anti-crease helps prevent creasing if switches off to save energy. laundry is not removed immediately after the end of a programme. Off after 10 minutes The drum will turn at intervals for up to The display and sensor illumination will 30 minutes after the programme has switch off 10 minutes after the...
Miele specialist detergents designed to suit the fabric being washed. Miele have also developed a "Outdoor wear" range of specialist CareCollection This specialist detergent will clean your detergents and conditioning products water-repellent outerwear with care.
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Fabric conditioner This liquid detergent is particularly suitable for cleaning coloured and dark The Miele fabric conditioner will give your laundry a fresh, natural fragrance. garments. The special formulation offers effective stain removal, even at It makes garments soft to handle and...