Miele Novotronic W 1986 Operating Instructions Manual page 12

^ Press the button for the wash options
you would like to select. The indicator
light for the respective option will
illuminate.
If a wash option is chosen and it is not
compatible with the program, the
indicator light will go out when the
button is released.
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For heavy soiling and stubborn stains
(e.g. blood, grease, cocoa) that require
soaking before the main wash.
Each press of the "Soak" button will add
30 minutes (6 hours maximum) of soak
time to the wash program.
For heavily soiled laundry where a
pretreatment is necessary to remove
surface soiling.
For laundry with stubborn or old stains.
The longer wash time works to relax
fabrics and release stains.
The total time for the wash program will
be extended.
An additional final rinse will wash away
detergent residue and scents.
A buzzer can be selected to signal the
end of the wash program.
The buzzer will sound until the washer
is turned off.