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- Page 1 Operating instructions Washer-dryer WT 945 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 05 876 080...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 5 Disposal of the packing material . - Page 3 Adding detergent ..........27 Water softener .
- Page 4 The Miele Waterproof system ........
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Page 5: Caring For The Environment
Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. -
Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved technician. The machine is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: –... - Page 7 Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. In countries where there are areas...
- Page 8 If in doubt contact the Miele Customer Ser- vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer. Never use solvent based cleaning agents in this machine, as this may result in damage to component parts and create toxic fumes.
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Page 9: Description Of The Appliance
This washer-dryer can be used: – to wash separately with a max. load (depending on programme) of 5 kg; – to dry separately with a max. load (depending on programme) of 2.5 kg; – to wash and dry in a continuous sequence with a max. -
Page 10: Control Panel
Description of the appliance Control panel a Delay start button and display This is used to delay the start of a programme. The delay time will appear in the display. b "START" button Press the Start button to start a programme. -
Page 11: Important Control Panel Features
Important control panel features Programme selector The programme selector is used to set – basic wash programmes and temperatures – the drying programmes and temperatures. Additional option buttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Pressing the relevant button selects or de-selects the particular option. -
Page 12: Washing And Drying Environmentally
Washing and drying environmentally – Ideally load the maximum amount specified for the programme you are using. This way energy and water consumption will be kept to a minimum. – Use the QUICK WASH programme for small loads. – Use the Short wash option for lightly soiled laundry. -
Page 13: Before Using For The First Time
Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See the relevant section under "Installation". Flushing out the drum ^ Turn on the stopcock. ^ Turn both programme selectors to the Finish position. ^ Switch the machine on with the I-ON / 0-OFF button. -
Page 14: Washing
WASHING Programme overview COTTONS e Fabric type Additional options Notes Detergent Max. load Note for test institutes: Programme setting for the EN 50229 Standard Cottons 60°C MINIMUM IRON e f Fabric type Additional options Notes Detergent Max. load Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. - Page 15 Programme overview DELICATES f Fabric type Additional options Notes Detergent Max. load WOOLLENS g Fabric type Notes Detergent Max. load Quick wash Fabric type Additional option Notes Detergent Max. load Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care shirts and blouses. Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer.
- Page 16 WASHING Programme overview Starch Fabric type Notes Max. load Drain / Spin Notes Max. load Separate rinse Fabric type Notes Max. load Flushing out the drum Notes If "cold" is selected, the water is warmed to 24°C. This is to even out any fluctuations in the incoming water and helps the detergent to dissolve properly.
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Page 17: How To Wash Correctly
Care symbols - washing Care Fabric symbols types Cottons no bar Synthetics Reduced single bar Woollens broken Description of Programme: process (select the appropriate temperature according to the temperature on the care label symbol) Normal Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash (maximum) machine action and normal... - Page 18 How to wash correctly Important - other care symbols Hand wash Do not wash 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 Ironing Hot iron Medium hot iron...
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Page 19: Separate Washing
Separate washing Make sure that the DRYING programme selector is at the Finish position. Otherwise the drying programme set will follow on from the washing programme. Before washing A Sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and components in the machine. -
Page 20: Select A Programme
How to wash correctly B Switch the machine on ^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button. C Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door. D Load the drum ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. -
Page 21: Selecting Additional Options For The Wash Programme
Selecting additional options for the wash programme I Select additional option(s) ^ Press the required addtional option button(s). Additional options which are not compatible with the basic programme cannot be selected. The indicator lamp will go out when the option button is released. - Page 22 How to wash correctly J Adding detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because..too little detergent results in: – Laundry not being cleaned properly and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. –...
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Page 23: Delay Start
Delay start K Select Delay start ^ Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the required delay start period shows up in the display (from i to 9 hours). Press the "START" button. The chosen time will start to count down hour by hour. -
Page 24: Adding And Removing Laundry
How to wash correctly Adding and removing laundry Laundry can be added or removed after the start of one of the following programmes: – COTTONS – MINIMUM IRON – QUICK WASH 40°C ^ Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open. -
Page 25: Programme Cycle
Programme cycle This washing machine has fully electronic controls with automatic load recognition. This machine takes in the right amount of water required for the programme, depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbancy rate. This means that programme cycles and durations can vary. - Page 26 How to wash correctly QUICK WASH Main wash Water level: low Wash rhythm: normal Rinses Water level: medium No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin Final spin: yes Starch Water level: low Wash rhythm: normal Final spin: yes Separate rinse Water level: high No of rinses: 2...
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Page 27: Adding Detergent
Detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated), tablets and special application detergents. Woollens and knitwear containing wool mixtures and hand-washable garments should be washed using a detergent specifically designed for washing woollens. Instructions for use and recommended amounts for a full load are given on the detergent packaging. -
Page 28: Fabric Conditioners / Starch Formulations
Fabric conditioners / starch formulations Fabric conditioners, texturisers and starch Fabric conditioners make garments soft and fluffy to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Texturisers are synthetic starch formulations, which stiffen items of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. -
Page 29: Drying
Tips on drying ^ Before drying check the drying symbol on the wash care label. Dry at normal temperature Dry at low temperature (select the Drying/low temp additional option) Do not tumble dry If there is no symbol, dry at your own risk applying the following principles: –... -
Page 30: Programme Overview
DRYING Programme overview COTTONS Extra dry Fabric type Multi-layered fabrics, which are thoroughly dried in the Normal programme. Additional options Thermospin max. 1500 rpm, Drying / Low temp. – Do not dry jerseywear in the Extra dry programme Note Max. load 2.5 kg Normal Fabric type... - Page 31 Programme overview MINIMUM IRON Normal plus Fabric type Minimum iron items which are made of synthetic or blended fabrics (e.g. pullovers, dresses, trousers) which are not dried adequately in the Normal programme. Additional Thermospin max. 900 rpm, Drying / Low temp. options Note –...
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Page 32: Separate Drying
DRYING Separate drying The separate drying programme must be used if the load in the wash programme is greater than the maximum load permitted for drying, or if you only want to dry part of the load that was washed. Make sure that the WASHING programme selector is at the Finish position. -
Page 33: Programme Selection
Programme selection G Select a drying programme The programmes are described in the "Drying programme charts". ^ Turn the programme selector to the required drying programme. ^ For minimum iron fabrics which are being dried in the TIMED DRYING programme, you should always select the Drying/ Low temp. -
Page 34: Delay Start
DRYING Delay start I Select Delay start ^ Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the required delay start period shows up in the display (from i to 9 hours). Press the"START" button. The chosen time will start to count down hour by hour. -
Page 35: Washing And Drying
Washing and drying in a continuous sequence Where the amount of laundry to be washed and dried in one programme does not exceed the maximum weight permitted for the drying programme, washing and drying in one continuous sequence is recommended. It is essential to read both sections "Separate washing"... -
Page 36: After Each Washing Or Drying Programme
After each washing or drying programme At the end of a programme ^ A buzzer will sound (see "Programmable functions") and the Anti crease / Finish light will come on. Press the Door button and open the drum door wide. Take care, the metal cap is hot after drying. - Page 37 After each washing or drying programme After drying "Rinse out fluff" programme The fluff which occurs during drying can collect in the drum and also in the suds container. It is best to rinse out this fluff before the machine is used again, so that it cannot be deposited on the next load of laundry.
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Page 38: Changing A Programme Sequence
Changing a programme sequence Programme sequences can be changed after the START button has been pressed. It is also possible to select a follow-on drying programme any time up to the end of a washing programme. To cancel a programme ^ Turn both programme selectors to the Finish position. -
Page 39: Safety Lock
Safety lock Electronic programme locking (the Locked indicator lamp is on) prevents the door from being opened or the programme cancelled during a programme. – The Anti-crease/Finish lamp flashes to show that an attempt has been made to alter a programme. This has no effect on the programme sequence. -
Page 40: Cleaning And Care
^ Clean the drum with a suitable proprietary cleaner for stainless steel. E-Cloth ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part Number 98013530, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. - Page 41 ^ Clean the siphon tube. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment p and rinse under warm running water. The channel in compartment p should also be cleaned. 2. Replace the siphon securely. Over time, detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the detergent drawer housing.
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Page 42: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet
Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter in the water inlet The machine has a filter to protect the water inlet valve. The filter in the open end of the inlet hose should be checked and cleaned approx. every 6 months. It should also be checked after an interruption to the external water supply. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money. The following charts are designed to help you establish the cause of a fault or problem, and rectify it. -
Page 44: The Programme Does Not Start
– the door is properly closed. – the mains plug is plugged – the mains fuse has blown. Start the programme again. If the indicator light flashes again, call the Miele Service Dept. De-activate the safety lock as described in the section "Safety lock". -
Page 45: The Wash Programme Stops And A Fault Indicator Light Comes On
– Clean the fluff filter and the drain pump. – Has the drain hose been fitted too high? Maximum delivery head 1.00 m. – Call the Miele Service department. – Loosen the laundry. – Turn the WASHING programme selector to Spin . -
Page 46: A Fault Indicator Lamp Comes On But The Wash Programme Continues As Normal
Check whether: – the stopcock is opened wide enough. – the inlet hose is kinked. – In this case, call the Miele Service Dept. – Clean the filter as described in "Cleaning and care". – Clean the fluff filter and the drain pump. -
Page 47: General Problems Or An Unsatisfactory Wash Or Drying Result
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash or drying result. Problem The door cannot be opened. The door cannot be opened and when the Door button is pressed the locked indicator lamp flashes. Problem solving guide Possible cause The machine is not connected to the electricity supply. - Page 48 Problem solving guide Problem The door cannot be opened during or after drying. Possible cause For safety reasons the door cannot be opened when the internal temperature is above 70°C. Remedy Option 1 Wait until the temperature has dropped below 70°C and then open the door.
- Page 49 Problem The laundry is still damp after a drying cycle. There is still water in the drum after drying. Possible cause The load weighed less than 1 kg. The moisture sensing system cannot operate with too small a load. When washing and drying in one continuous sequence: during the spin the laundry...
- Page 50 Problem solving guide Problem The laundry is not spun satisfactorily. The machine is not steady during a spin cycle. In spite of adequate water pressure, the water flows into the machine too slowly. Large amounts of detergent residue remain in the detergent dispenser drawer.
- Page 51 Problem There is an excessive build-up of foam. White residues which look like powder detergent are seen on dark textiles after washing. Grey, greasy particles cling to washed laundry. Possible cause Too much detergent was used. The detergent contained compounds (zeolites) to aid water softening where are not soluble in water.
- Page 52 Problem solving guide Problem Liquid detergent does not give the required result. Limescale deposits appear on the drum surface. The pump makes strange noises. Possible cause Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains.
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Page 53: Failure
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the machine off. There is a yellow filter flap opener behind the detergent drawer fascia panel. ^ Remove the opener. ^ Use it to open the access flap. Problem solving guide Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is clogged, a large... -
Page 54: Opening The Drum Door
Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the fluff filter completely. ^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly. ^ Check that the impeller can turn easily. Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Clean the fluff filter housing. ^ Replace the fluff filter. -
Page 55: After Sales Service
After sales service In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – Your Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model... -
Page 56: Installation And Connection
Installation and connection Front view a Electrical connection b Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system c Drain hose with flexible / detachable swivel elbow d Detergent dispenser e Control panel f Door g Flap for fluff filter and drain pump h Four height adjustable screw feet... -
Page 57: Installation Surface
If the machine is installed on a raised plinth, it has to be secured against slippage during spin using retaining clips (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). Otherwise there is the danger of the machine moving about. Installation and connection... -
Page 58: Removing The Transit Fitting
Installation and connection Removing the transit fitting A Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°. B Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°. C Withdraw the two bars together with the support plate. D Plug the holes with the plastic caps supplied. The machine must not be moved without the transit fitting in place. -
Page 59: Levelling The Machine
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. The four adjustable feet are used to level the machine. -
Page 60: Building Under A Continous Worktop / In A Row Of Kitchen Units
Fitting instructions are supplied with the building under kit. All items marked * are available to order from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. -
Page 61: The Miele Waterproof System
The Miele Waterproof system The Miele Waterproof system protects the washing machine from water damage. The system consists of three main components: 1) the inlet hose 2) the electronic unit and the washing machine housing 3) the drain hose 1) Inlet hose –... -
Page 62: Connection To The Water Supply
Installation and connection Connection to the water supply Installation For the Miele Waterproof system to function correctly, it may only be fitted in the positions shown in the illustrations above. The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with local and national safety regulations. - Page 63 The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The Waterproof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it.
- Page 64 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 65: Connection To The Drainage System
For draining the water away with a delivery head over 1 metre (and up to a max. of 1.8 metres) a 2nd "Duo-drain pump" is available together with the corresponding kit from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Dept. -
Page 66: Electrical Connection U.k
Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out. -
Page 67: Consumption Data
Programmes WASHING COTTONS 95°C COTTONS 60°C COTTONS 40°C MINIMUM IRON 40°C DELICATES 30°C WOOLLENS 30°C DRYING COTTONS Normal EN 60456 test programme EN 61121 test programme 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 additional options selected. -
Page 68: Technical Data
Technical data Height Width Depth with lid fitted Depth without lid Weight, empty Max. floor load Capacity – Washing Capacity – Drying Voltage Rated load Fuse rating Consumption data Minimum water flow pressure Maximum water flow pressure Maximum drain pump head Maximum drain pump length Test marks 85.0 cm... - Page 69 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...
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Page 70: Programmable Functions
Programmable functions The programmable functions can be used to tailor programmes to suit your individual requirements. Once activated the programmable functions remain in memory until they are deactivated. High water level This is useful where a higher quality rinse is required. It is available for the rinses in the following wash programmes: –... -
Page 71: Additional Rinse For The Cottons Programme
Additional rinse for the COTTONS programme Suitable for areas with soft water (hardness range I). If a particularly good rinsing effect is required in an area with soft water, then the high water level can be activated in addition to the additional rinse. Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory. -
Page 72: Buzzer
Programmable functions Buzzer An audible tone will sound at the end of a washing / drying programme. The machine is delivered with this programmable function activated. Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory. The programmable functions are activated with the help of the additional option buttons and the WASHING programme selector. -
Page 73: Opening The Door At High Temperatures
Opening the door at high temperatures It is possible to open the door during a washing or drying programme, even if the temperature is above 70°C. Warning: The water in the machine will be very hot and could cause burning or scalding. The machine is delivered with the programmable function switched off. -
Page 74: Final Residual Moisture After Drying
Programmable functions Final residual moisture after drying The machine is set to give the best drying results. You do, however, have the option of shortening or lengthening the drying time if you prefer. Shortening the drying time: the display will 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes... - Page 76 Alteration rights reserved / 3404 / WT 945 S M.-Nr. 05 876 080 / 02 en - GB This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.