Miele W 2104 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 2104
WO
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine.
M.-Nr. 06 036 350

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 2104 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident, or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 06 036 350...
  • 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 Detergent ............28 Water softeners .
  • Page 5 The Miele water protection system ........
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Young children should be supervised to which the manufacturer cannot accept ensure that they do not play with the responsibility. Repairs should only be appliance. undertaken by a Miele approved engineer. Technical safety The machine is only completely Before setting up the machine,...
  • Page 7 If the connection cable is faulty it been removed (see section on must only be replaced by a Miele "Installation"). During spinning, a transit approved service technician to protect fitting which is still in place may result in the user from danger.
  • Page 8: Disposal Of Your Old Machine

    Accessories the instructions on the packaging. Accessory parts may only be fitted Textiles which have been when expressly approved by Miele. pre-treated in solvent based If other parts are used, guarantee, cleaning agents must be thoroughly performance and product liability rinsed in clean water before being claims may be invalidated.
  • Page 9: Description Of The Machine

    Description of the machine Delicates and Silks / programmes Your machine also has the following special programmes in addition to the In these programmes, the laundry is standard Cottons and Minimum iron washed and spun very gently to reduce programmes. creasing and the amount of ironing required, thus providing "Easy care"...
  • Page 10: Future Updates (Pc)

    When, for example, new programmes are developed or new fabrics are introduced, a service engineer will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly. Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Description of the machine Control panel a Start button e Programme selector Starts the wash programme For selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme. b Additional option buttons The programme selector can be Additional options can be added to turned clockwise or anti-clockwise the basic programme.
  • Page 12: Important Control Panel Features

    Description of the machine Important control panel features Wash programme Cottons 1200 Programme selector Minimum iron Delicates The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the Silks temperature for that programme. Woollens 1200 Quick wash 1200 Additional option buttons Automatic Additional options can be added to the...
  • Page 13: 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 the relevant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared for using for the first time.
  • Page 14: Washing Environmentally And Economically

    Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amount of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. – Use the Automatic or the Quick wash –...
  • Page 15: How To Wash Correctly

    How to wash correctly Brief instructions See the "Programme chart" in the next section for information on which Please note: programmes to use for different fabric To help familiarise yourself with how to types. use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Selecting a programme"...
  • Page 16: Programme Chart

    How to wash correctly Programme chart Cottons 9ö876 Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus – Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily Notes soiled laundry.
  • Page 17 How to wash correctly Delicates ac Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and easy care cotton shirts and blouses. Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine- washable by the manufacturer. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive Notes –...
  • Page 18 How to wash correctly Quick wash 7 Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cottons programme. Additional option Water plus Notes – Use less detergent (as for a half load). Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid detergent.
  • Page 19: Before Washing

    How to wash correctly Before washing With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice. A Sort the laundry Do not used solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine. ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by care label symbol. Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.
  • Page 20: Selecting A Programme

    How to wash correctly Selecting a programme F Select a programme B Switch on the washing machine ^ 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: Additional Options

    How to wash correctly Additional options Pre-wash H Select additional option(s) For heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains. Additional options can be selected as long as they are compatible with the Soak basic programme being used. Each press of the top button selects the For heavily soiled and stained items additional option in the following order: with protein stains (e.g.
  • Page 22: Add Detergent

    How to wash correctly I Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because ..too little results in the following: – Laundry will not be properly clean and will in time become grey and hard to the touch.
  • Page 23: At The End Of A Programme

    How to wash correctly At the end of a programme M Switch off the washing machine When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator Press the I-On/0-Off button and turn the programme selector to Finish . light comes on the laundry can be removed from the drum: ^ To avoid the build-up of mildew, it is K Open the drum door recommended that the door is left...
  • Page 24: Adding Or Removing Laundry After A Programme Has Started

    How to wash correctly Adding or removing laundry The door cannot be opened, if: after a programme has started – the suds temperature is above 55°C. Laundry can be added or removed – the water is above a certain level. after the programme has started when –...
  • Page 25: Interrupting A Programme

    How to wash correctly Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage ^ Switch the washing machine off with ^ Turn the programme selector to the I-On/0-Off button. Finish . To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage ^ Switch the washing machine back on you want the programme to continue at...
  • Page 26: Programme Sequence

    How to wash correctly Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water No of Rinse and Final spin level rhythm level rinses interim spin Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Silks – Woollens Quick wash Automatic Starch – – – Separate rinse –...
  • Page 27 How to wash correctly This washing machine has fully Special features in the programme electronic controls with automatic load sequences: recognition. This machine takes in the Anti-crease: right amount of water required for the programme depending on the amount At the end of every programme, with the exception of the Woollens of laundry and its absorbency rate.
  • Page 28: Detergent

    (e.g. special application detergents), will need to purchase a special con- dispense them into compartment j in tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de- the following order: partment which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dis- 1.
  • Page 29: Fabric Conditioners And Liquid Starch

    Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, clean the starch dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube and Fabric conditioners make garments soft conditioner channel. See "Cleaning and fluffy to handle and help prevent the detergent dispenser drawer". static cling when tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to items Adding fabric conditioner or liquid of laundry, e.g.
  • Page 30: Cleaning And Care

    The washing machine must not be hosed down. E-Cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele 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. It can be washed...
  • Page 31: 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 32: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters To clean the filter in the water inlet valve The washing machine has two filters to ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the protect the inlet valves. ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve These filters should be checked every and unscrew.
  • Page 33: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide 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 34: The Wash Programme Stops And A Fault Indicator Light Comes On

    Problem solving guide The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes Remedy A Problems Possible cause The Check drain light The water outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the flashes. blocked. drain pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure".
  • Page 35: A Fault Indicator Light Comes On But The Wash Program Continues As Normal

    Problem solving guide A fault indicator light comes on but the wash program continues as normal. Remedy A Problems Possible cause The Check drain light The drain outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the drain flashes. restricted. pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure".
  • Page 36: General Problems Or An Unsatisfactory Wash Result

    Problem solving guide General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes The four feet are not Level the machine. See during the spin cycle. resting evenly on the advice on installation. floor. The laundry has not The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed been spun...
  • Page 37 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent Liquid detergents do not – Use a general purpose does not give the contain bleaching washing machine powder required result. agents. They do not containing a bleaching remove fruit, coffee and agent.
  • Page 38: The Drum Door Cannot Be Opened By Pressing The Door Button

    Problem solving guide The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. Problem Remedy The machine is not Put the plug in the socket and switch on. connected to the electricity supply. The washing machine is Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. not switched on.
  • Page 39: 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 clogged, more and/or power failure water will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres). ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a filter flap opener behind the Caution: if laundry has been detergent drawer facia panel.
  • Page 40: Opening The Drum Door

    Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: Make sure the fluff 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 41: Customer Contact

    In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself please contact improve our service. – Your Miele dealer or Appliance guarantee – Your nearest Miele Service The appliance is guaranteed for a Department (see back cover for the period of 2 years.
  • Page 42: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand h Detergent dispenser drawer pressure of at least 7000 kPa) i Drum door b Electricity supply cable j Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and c - f Flexible drain hose (with emergency release detachable swivel elbow) k Handle recesses for moving the...
  • Page 43: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid edge for holding when e Cover with transit bars moving the machine f Restraining clip for: b Electricity supply cable – Inlet hose c Inlet hose (tested to withstand – Drain hose pressure of at least 7000 kPa) –...
  • Page 44: 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 45 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.
  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Building Under A Continuous Worktop / In A Kitchen Run

    Installation and connection Building under a continuous Washer and Dryer stack worktop / in a kitchen run A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A stacking – A special building under conversion kit* is required. kit* is necessary and can be purchased The machine lid must be replaced by from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • Page 49: The Miele Water Protection System

    – Overflow protection system This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water. If the water The Miele Waterproof system protects level exceeds a certain level, the all parts of the washing machine from drain pump switches in and pumps water damage.
  • Page 50: Connection To The Water Supply

    The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply. Maintenance and care Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extension. These are tested to withstand pressure of at least 7000 kPa.
  • Page 51: Connection To The Drainage System

    2. Connected securely to a plastic drain corresponding kit from the Miele Spare pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no Parts Department or your Miele Dealer. need to use a non-return valve.
  • Page 52: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection Electrical connection plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The washing machine is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for The wire which is coloured brown must connection to a 230-240V mains be connected to the terminal in the supply.
  • Page 53: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Normal Intensive Cottons 95°C 5.5 kg 1.70 1 h 15 mins 1 h 57 mins 60°C 5.5 kg 0.85 52 mins 1 h 56 mins 40°C 5.5 kg 0.50 –...
  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 97.5 cm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5.5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data...
  • Page 55 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...
  • Page 56: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions The programmable functions can be The settings are as follows: used to tailor washing programmes to Setting 1: suit your individual requirements. an increase in the rinse water level for The programmable functions are the programmes listed. activated with the help of the Start button and the programme selector.
  • Page 57 Programmable functions Follow steps A to G to programme E Turn the programme selector to the Cottons 75°C position: and store in memory. The Soak/Pre-wash sequence indicator Before you begin, first ensure that: light will briefly flash twice in 2 second –...
  • Page 58: Gentle Action

    Programmable functions Gentle action A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps Activating gentle action reduces the B to C. drum action and is suitable for B Switch the machine on with the washing slightly soiled articles more I-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 59: Top-Up Rinse For Cottons

    Programmable functions Top-up rinse for Cottons A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps When this is activated, additional B to C. water flows into the drum at the end B Switch the machine on with the of the main wash and the suds are I-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 60: Memory Function

    Programmable functions Memory Function A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps If an additional option(s) is selected B to C. for a programme, and / or the spin B Switch the machine on with the speed is altered, the machine stores I-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 61: Soak

    Programmable functions Soak A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps A length of time of between 30 minutes B to C. and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 B Switch the machine on with the minute increments for the soak process.
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