Miele W1203 Operating Instructions Manual
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Operating instructions
Washer
W 1203
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To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
Installation or use.
M.-Nr. 05 874 980
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- Page 1 Operating instructions Washer W 1203 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 874 980...
- Page 2 Cleaning the washer ........
- Page 3 General issues with the washer ........
- Page 4 WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons while using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the appliance. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric...
- Page 5 indicators to select a program with indicators are special features to enhance a wash program. for selecting the desired wash temperature. with indicators for selecting the desired spin speed. allows a service technician to check and update the wash programs e- with Program sequence displayshows the currect cycle of the wash program.
- Page 6 ^ Turn on the water valve. ^ Press the "On/Off" button. ^ Select the "Extra White" program with the program buttons. ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button T. Once the program ends, the washer can be used for laundry. to flush out any...
- Page 7 ^ Empty all pockets. Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to clothes and the machine. ^ Sort the laundry. Only wash items in the machine that are labeled machine washable by the manufacturer.
- Page 8 ^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. ^ Open the drum door using the "Door" button. ^ Load the laundry into the drum. For best results, wash mixed loads of small and large items. This will improve washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly.
- Page 9 Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Very Warm Cold No Heat Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Very Warm Warm No Heat Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive ö Very Hot Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak Sanitize ö Very Hot Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak Warm No Heat...
- Page 10 Options: Sensitive Warm No Heat Options: Sensitive No Heat Options: Extended, Heavy soil, Sensitive Warm No Heat Options: None Cold No Heat Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Sanitize ö Very Hot Very Warm Warm No Heat High For hand washable and machine washable wool and wool blends.
- Page 11 A buzzer signals the end of the wash program, or after "No spin". The buzzer will sound until the washer is turned off. Once activated, the buzzer is active in all programs unless turned off.
- Page 12 The default temperature and spin speed will automatically be selected for each program. However, you can adjust the temperature and spin speed within the parameters of the selected wash program. ^ Press the "TEMP" and "SPIN" buttons until the indicator of the desired setting lights.
- Page 13 – To start the final spin: The washer is set to default to the maximum spin speed of the wash program. You can select a lower spin speed. Start the final spin with the "Start/Stop"...
- Page 14 For optimum wash results, it is important to use the correct amount of detergent. – Ineffective cleaning of laundry; fabrics may become gray and stiff over time. – Grease stains on the laundry. – Hard water deposits on the heating element.
- Page 15 Use only high-efficiency, low sudsing laundry detergent formulated for front loading washing machines. For wool and wool blend fabrics, use a detergent specially formulated for woolens. Follow instructions on the detergent packaging for the correct use and amount of detergent. Adjust the amount of detergent if the load is smaller or more or less soiled than normal.
- Page 16 Hardness Water Water German level quality hardness hardness in mmol/l °d soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7 moderate 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14 hard to over 2.5 over 14 very hard If the water hardness level is between II and III, you can soften the water to reduce detergent consumption.
- Page 17 Fabric softener added to the wash program will make fabrics feel softer and will reduce static cling in the dryer. ^ Open the lid of the fabric softener compartment §. ^ Pour the amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Page 18 ^ The starch will be dispensed during the final rinse. At the end of the program, a small amount of water will remain in the fabric softener compartment. Do not use fabric dyes in this washer!
- Page 19 Do not attempt to remove laundry from the washer if the drum is turning. You may seriously injure yourself. If the drum turns with the door open, contact Miele’s Technical Service Department. ^ Remove the laundry. Check the drum for any missed pieces of laundry.
- Page 20 ^ Press the "Start/Stop T" button. The washer drains the wash water away and the program is cancelled. ^ Press the "Door" button. ^ Turn off the washer using the "On/Off" button. ^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button.
- Page 21 You can interrupt the following programs to add or remove a piece of laundry: – Normal – Wrinkle-free – Sturdy ^ Use the "Door" button to open the door. ^ Add or remove the piece of laundry. ^ Close the drum door. The program will continue automatically.
- Page 22 – The washer must be turned off. – The drum door must be closed. Press and hold the "Sensitive" and "TEMP" buttons until step . Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. Press the "Extended / Heavy Soil / Soak" button three times.
- Page 23 ^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in a washing machine. This type of cleaner is available from Miele’s Technical Service Department. Detergent residue should be cleaned out regularly.
- Page 24 The washer has two water inlet filters to protect each inlet valve. These filters should be checked every 6 months and cleaned, if necessary. (This may need to be performed more frequently with some water supplies). ^ Turn off the water valve.
- Page 25 Occasionally, small objects (buttons, coins, etc.) may become trapped in the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely, the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is free of foreign objects. ^ Turn off the appliance with the "On/Off"...
- Page 26 Once the flow of water stops: ^ Remove the drain filter lid. ^ Remove any foreign objects or lint from the filter. ^ Check that the drain pump impeller (in the back of the chamber) rotates freely by spinning with your hand. ^ Return the drain filter and tighten into place.
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Page 27: Quick Guide
Quick Guide Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", using the washer. - Page 28 ^ Empty all pockets. ^ Sort the laundry by fabric and color. ^ Pretreat stains. ^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. ^ Open the drum door using the "Door" button. ^ Load the laundry. ^ Close the drum door.
- Page 29 Activate the program lock (if necessary) Hold the "START" button until the "Door Lock" indicator lights ^ Open the drum door using the "Door" button. ^ Remove the laundry. ^ Turn off the washer using the "On/Off" button. ^ Close the drum door.
- Page 30 Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Hot 8, Very Warm EC, Warm 7B, Cold 6A, No Heat e Max, High For a quick load of colorfast items. Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Hot 8, Very Warm EC, Warm 7B, Cold 6A, No Heat e For clothing that tends to wrinkle easily.
- Page 31 The washer has no power. The electronic lock function is activated. The door is not properly closed. Check to determine if: – the washer is plugged in. – the circuit breaker has been tripped. Deactivate the lock function. Close the drum door.
- Page 32 To turn off the fault message: Turn off the washer with the "On/Off" button. The drain is blocked. The drain hose is too high. The water inlet is blocked. The inlet hose filter is clogged. There is a fault. There is a fault.
- Page 33 § Use less detergent in the next wash program. Restart the program. If the fault message appears again, call Miele’s Technical Service Department. Level the machine (see Installation Instructions.) – Clean the water intake hose filter under running...
- Page 34 – Run a "Normal - Hot" program with liquid detergent to clean the washer before using it for laundry again. – After drying, remove white residue with a clothing brush. – Add a water softener to the...
- Page 35 As a safeguard against scalding, the drum door cannot be opened if the wash water temperature is over 130°F (55°C). Insert the plug into the outlet. Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. Deactivate the program lock as described in "Locking the washer - Electronic program lock".
- Page 36 ^ Open the detergent dispenser drawer. ^ Remove the tool. ^ Open the lint trap door. ^ Drain the water from the washer as described in "Washer care / "Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap." Make sure the machine is turned off and the drum has stopped turning.
- Page 37 The washer is covered by the warranty for 2 years from the date of installation. See the Warranty booklet for details. Optional accessories are available at your Miele dealer or through Miele’s Technical Service Department.
- Page 39 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 40 The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children, as they pose a danger of suffocation.
- Page 41 a Hot water intake hose b Cold water intake hose c Power cord d - g Drain hose (with adjustable and removable elbow) showing drain options h Control panel i Detergent dispenser drawer j Drum door k Access panel to drain filter and drain pump l Recessed grip m Four height- adjustable feet...
- Page 42 a Lid excess end with transport grips b Power cord c Cold water intake hose d Hot water intake hose e Drain hose f Shipping struts with rotary protection g Mounting for: – Water intake hose – Drain hose – Power cord –...
- Page 43 It is best to install the washer in the corner of a room, where the stability of the floor is at its greatest.
- Page 44 ^ Lift the machine from its shipping pallet and move it to the installation site. Ensure that the machine’s feet and the floor are dry to prevent slippage during the spin cycle. ^ Remove the left and right rotary protection. .
- Page 45 ^ Turn the left shipping strut counterclockwise 90° with the enclosed combination wrench. ^ Pull out the shipping strut. ^ Turn the right shipping strut counterclockwise 90° with the enclosed combination wrench. ^ Pull out the shipping strut.
- Page 46 ^ Close the holes with the rotary protection and their caps. ^ Fasten the shipping struts at the rear side of the washer. Take care to insert the drill holes b onto the spigot a. Do not move the washer without the shipping struts in place.
- Page 47 "walking" across the floor during use. The washer is levelled by adjusting the four feet: ^ Tip the machine slightly and place a support, such as a block of wood, underneath it.
- Page 48 An installation manual is supplied with the countertop kit. (* available from your Miele dealer or Miele’s Technical Service Department). A washer stand is available to raise the machine for convenience. It has a drawer to store cleaning essentials.
- Page 49 Make sure that the sealing ring is seated properly on the hose connector. Replace the hose with a genuine Miele hose only, or with a hose able to withstand up to 145 psi (10 bar) pressure. The water valve connector must also be able to withstand 145 psi (10 bar).
- Page 50 Connect the cold water intake hose (blue mark) to the cold water valve and the hot water intake hose (red mark) to the hot water valve. If the machine is being connected to a cold water supply , both the hot and cold water intake hoses must be attached to the cold water valve through the use of a Y adapter...
- Page 51 If desired, the drain hose may be extended to run a maximum of 16 feet, as long as the 4 feet height is not exceeded. Hose extensions are available from your dealer or Miele’s Technical Service Department.
- Page 52 30 Amp line . This dual receptacle, wall mounted connection box can connecting a Miele clothes washer and a Miele clothes dryer to an existing 30 Amp (NEMA 10-30R) outlet. For more information on the "Easy Installation Kit," or if you have questions...
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