Miele WDB 030 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele WDB 030 Operating Instructions Manual

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for washing machines
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.
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M.-Nr. 10 611 700

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for washing machines 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. en-GB M.-Nr. 10 611 700...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    / recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap- pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons- ible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ..................  2 Warning and Safety instructions .................  6 Operating the washing machine ................  13 Control panel ......................13 How the control panel works ................14 Before using for the first time ................ 16 Washing environmentally and economically ............  18 1.
  • Page 4 Water softeners ..................... 40 Dispensing aids ..................... 40 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch ..............40 Miele recommended detergents ................41 Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010..42 Cleaning and care .................... 44 Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) ................44 External casing and fascia panel................
  • Page 5 Contents The water protection system................. 63 Connection to the water supply ................64 Connection to the drainage system ..............65 Electrical connection U.K..................66 Consumption data .................... 67 Note for test institutes ................... 67 Technical data......................  68 Programmable functions .................. 69 Accessing the programming level .................
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    It must be used only as a domestic appliance to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer as being washable on the wash care label. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from in- correct or improper use or operation.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children  Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the wash- ing machine unless they are constantly supervised.  Children 8 years and older may only use the washing machine un- supervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recog- nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 8  Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guaran- tee the safety standards of the machine.  The electrical socket must be easily accessible after installation so that the machine can be disconnected from the electricity supply if necessary.
  • Page 9  The machine must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).  Do not make any alterations to the machine, unless authorised to do so by Miele.
  • Page 10: Correct Use

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the elec- tronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
  • Page 11 If, however, you do wish to descale it, only use a proprietary natural citric acid based descaling agent. Miele recommends using Miele descaling agent which is available to order online at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele. Strictly observe the instructions on the packaging.
  • Page 12  A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional accessory). Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele washing machine and Miele tumble dryer.
  • Page 13: Operating The Washing Machine

    Operating the washing machine Control panel a Control panel g Time display for the programme duration b Sensor controls – temperature h Sensor controls    for selecting the temperature. for the delay start function c Sensor controls – spin speed i Sensor control –...
  • Page 14: How The Control Panel Works

    Operating the washing machine  Sensor controls for extras How the control panel works You can select extra options to aug- ment the wash programmes. If a wash programme has been selec- ted, the sensor controls for the possible extras light up dimly. ...
  • Page 15 Operating the washing machine  Time display  Start/Stop sensor control After the programme has started, the Touching the Start/Stop sensor starts programme duration will appear in the the selected programme or cancels a display in hours and minutes. programme that has already been star- ted.
  • Page 16: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time For safety reasons, spinning is not pos-  Before using the machine for the sible until the machine has been pre- first time ensure that it is correctly in- pared for using for the first time. To ac- stalled and connected.
  • Page 17: Running The First Programme

    Before using for the first time Tip: Leave the door slightly open to al- Running the first programme low the drum to dry.  Open the stopcock.  After the end of the programme, turn  Turn the programme selector to Cot- the programme selector to .
  • Page 18: Washing Environmentally And Economically

    Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy us- – Do not exceed the amounts of deter- age are determined by the size of the gent recommended by the manufac- load. turer on the packaging. To make the most of your machine, –...
  • Page 19: Prepare The Laundry

    1. Prepare the laundry Tip: Badly soiled areas can be pre- treated with liquid detergent, stain re- movers etc. first, following the manu- facturer's instructions. With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.  Solvent-based cleaners (e.g. benzine) can damage plastic parts. When pre-treating garments, make sure that any plastic parts (e.g.
  • Page 20: Load The Washing Machine

    2. Load the washing machine Open the door Close the door  Reach under the door grip and pull  Make sure that no items are caught the door open. between the door and the seal. Check the drum for pets or foreign objects before loading it with laun- dry.
  • Page 21: Select A Programme

    3. Select a programme Selecting a temperature/spin speed Programme selection The washing machine is switched on by The wash programme's pre-set tem- turning the programme selector to a perature and spin speed light up wash programme. brightly. The choice of temperatures and spin speeds selectable for the wash programme light up dimly.
  • Page 22 3. Select a programme Selecting Extras The selection of extras available for the wash programme lights up dimly.  Touch the sensor for the extra you want. It then lights up brightly. Tip: You can select multiple extras for a wash programme.
  • Page 23: Add Detergent

    4. Add detergent Detergent dispenser drawer Too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater ele- ments.
  • Page 24: Capdosing

    Each capsule contains the correct amount for one wash cycle. You can order the capsules online at  Open the lid of the / compart- www.miele-shop.com or from Miele ment. (see the end of this booklet for contact details). ...
  • Page 25 4. Add detergent The wash programme will dispense the contents of the capsule at the correct time. Water intake to the  compartment is solely via the capsule. No additional fabric conditioner may be added to the  compartment when using a capsule. ...
  • Page 26: Start The Programme

    5. Start the programme To start a programme  Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor. The door will lock (the  symbol will appear in the control panel to show this) and the programme will start. If a delay start time has been selected, then this will count down in the time display.
  • Page 27: End Of Programme - Unload The Drum

    6. End of programme - unload the drum End of programme Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or be- The time display shows 0:00. The  come discoloured themselves. symbol will remain lit up in the control Check that all items have been re- panel.
  • Page 28: Spinning

    Spinning Final spin speed Final spin speed in the pro- gramme Programme When a programme is selected, the Cottons  1400 sensor for the optimum spin speed for Cottons 1400 that programme will be brightly lit up in Minimum iron 1200 the control panel.
  • Page 29: To Omit Rinse And Interim Spin And The Final Spin

    Spinning To omit the final spin (Rinse To omit rinse and interim spin hold) and the final spin  Touch the  sensor (rinse hold).  Touch the  sensor. The laundry is not spun after the final After the last rinse, the water will be rinse and remains in the final rinse wa- pumped away and the anti-crease ter.
  • Page 30: Delay Start

    Delay start With Delay start you can choose when To begin delay start you want the programme to start. You  Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor. can delay the start of the programme by The delay start process starts and 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 counts down in the time display.
  • Page 31: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons  60 °C/40 °C Max. load 7.0 kg Use for Normally soiled cotton garments. Note – These settings are the most efficient in terms of energy and water consumption for washing cottons. – At 60 °C, the actual wash temperature reached will be lower than 60 °C, although the wash performance is the same as with the Cottons 60 °C programme.
  • Page 32 Programme chart Delicates cold to 40 °C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and viscose. Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. Notes – Dust in curtains usually makes a programme with pre-wash advis- able.
  • Page 33 Programme chart Outerwear cold to 40 °C Max. load 2.5 kg Use for Performance outerwear (e.g. jackets and trousers) made from mem- brane fabric such as Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER® etc. Notes – Zip up or close jackets before washing. – Do not use fabric conditioner. –...
  • Page 34: Extra Options

    Extra options You can use the extra options buttons Water plus to augment the wash programmes. The water level in the wash and rinse Extras are selected and deselected us- stages is increased and a second rinse ing the relevant sensors on the control is carried out in the "Separate rinse / panel.
  • Page 35: The Following Extra Options Can Be Selected In Addition To The Programme

    Extra options The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme: None of the extras can be selected with programmes which are not listed in the chart below. Cottons  Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Shirts Express 20 –...
  • Page 36: Programme Sequence

    Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses level rhythm level 2)3) Cottons      1)2)3)     Cottons 2)3)     Minimum iron 2)3)     Delicates Woollens  ...
  • Page 37 Programme sequence Special features in the pro-  = Low water level gramme sequence  = Medium water level Anti-crease:  = High water level at the end of the programme the drum  = Intensive rhythm continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing.
  • Page 38: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Removing laundry after cancelling Changing a programme or the programme adding/removing laundry If you want to remove the laundry when After the successful start of a pro- it is dripping wet: gramme it is no longer possible to se- lect a different programme.
  • Page 39: Garment Care Label Symbols

    Garment care label symbols Drying Washing The number of dots indicates the dry- The figure quoted in the bucket is the ing temperature maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of  Normal temperature bars under the symbol indicates the ...
  • Page 40: Detergent

    Detergent The correct detergent Dispensing aids All detergents produced for automatic Use dispensing aids, (e.g. balls) if these washing machines are suitable. Follow are supplied with the detergent, particu- the manufacturer's instructions and larly when using liquid detergent. dosage recommendations on the pack- Refill packs of detergent aging.
  • Page 41: Miele Recommended Detergents

    Detergent Miele recommended detergents Miele detergents and care products have been specially designed for Miele wash- ing machines. They are available to order via the internet at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele. Miele Miele Miele Miele Miele Cap  Cap ...
  • Page 42: Recommended Detergents In Accordance With Directive (Eu) Nr. 1015/2010

    Detergent Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010 The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the Programme chart. Universal Coloureds Delicates and Specialist woollens detergent Cottons    – –   Cottons – – ...
  • Page 43 Detergent Adding fabric conditioner or liquid Dispensing fabric conditioner starch separately and liquid starch at the end of Prepare the starch in accordance with the programme the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. Tip: When adding fabric softener, activ- ate the Water plus extra. ...
  • Page 44: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the drum Cleaning the detergent dis- (Hygiene info) penser drawer Washing at low temperatures and/or us- Washing at low temperatures and the ing liquid detergent can cause bacteria use of liquid detergent can lead to a and unpleasant odours to build up in build-up of mould and bacteria in the the washing machine.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and care Cleaning the siphon tube and the channel Liquid starch can cause the siphon to become clogged. Make sure that you clean the siphon and siphon tube particularly thoroughly after us- ing liquid starch a few times.  Clean the fabric conditioner channel with a brush and hot water.
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Cleaning and care To clean the filter in the water inlet Cleaning the water inlet filters valve: The washing machine has two filters to  Using pliers, carefully loosen the protect the water inlet valve. These fil- ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve ters should be checked every six and unscrew.
  • Page 47: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Minor faults in the performance of the washing machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Depart- ment. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it. You should, however, note the following: ...
  • Page 48: An Error Indicator Light Lights Up In The Control Panel And The Programme Was Cancelled

    Problem solving guide An error indicator light lights up in the control panel and the programme was cancelled Problem Cause and remedy The fault indicator light The water inlet is blocked or restricted.  lights up,  and  ap- ...
  • Page 49: At The End Of A Programme, An Indicator Light Lights Up On The Control Panel

    A programme using a temperature above 60 °C has lights up. not been run for a long time.  In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the machine, run the Cottons 90 °C programme using Miele machine cleaner or powder detergent.
  • Page 50: General Problems With The Washing Machine

    Problem solving guide General problems with the washing machine Problem Cause and remedy The machine shakes The machine feet are not level. during the spin cycle.  Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly. The laundry has not The machine detected an imbalance during the final been spun properly and spin cycle and reduced the spin speed automatically.
  • Page 51: An Unsatisfactory Wash Result

    Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Cause and remedy Liquid detergent does Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching not give the required agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea result. stains.  Use a general purpose powder detergent contain- ing a bleaching agent.
  • Page 52: The Door Will Not Open

    Problem solving guide The door will not open Problem Cause and remedy The door cannot be The door is locked during a programme. pulled open during a  Press the Start/Stop sensor and cancel the pro- programme. gramme. The programme is cancelled, the door will unlock and you will be able to pull it open.
  • Page 53: Opening The Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure

     Switch off the washing machine. completely or take it right out.  Place a suitable container, e.g. a Miele universal oven tray under the access panel.  Open the drain pump access panel. Blocked drain outlet...
  • Page 54 Problem solving guide Opening the door  Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to re- move laundry. Reaching into a mov- ing drum is extremely dangerous.  Remove the drain filter completely.  Use a screwdriver to unlock the door. ...
  • Page 55: After Sales Service

    2 years from the date of purchase. – your Miele Dealer, or In the U.K. you must activate your cover – Miele (Contact details for Miele are by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering given at the end of this booklet). online at www.miele.co.uk.
  • Page 56: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres- f Door sure of at least 7,000 kPa) g Access to drain filter, drain pump and b Electrical supply cable emergency release c Flexible drain hose (with detachable h Four height adjustable feet swivel elbow) d Control panel...
  • Page 57: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view a Drain hose e Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres- sure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Transport clips for electrical supply f Safety caps for transit bars cable, inlet and drain hoses c Electrical supply cable g Transport clips for inlet and drain hoses and for storing transit bars d Protruding lid for holding when mov-...
  • Page 58: Installation Surface

    (concrete or brick), it has to be secured against 1. Pull on the attached stopper, slippage using an MTS floor/plinth 2. then use a screwdriver to release the mounting kit (available from Miele). catches at the top and bottom.
  • Page 59 Installation and connection  Using the spanner supplied, turn the  Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, left-hand transit bar 90°, then then  pull the transit bar out.  pull the transit bar out.
  • Page 60: Re-Fitting The Transit Bars

    Installation and connection  To avoid the risk of injury, the holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed.  Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine. Make sure the top catch is located above the holder.
  • Page 61: Levelling The Machine

    Installation and connection Levelling the machine The washing machine must stand per- fectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase elec- tricity 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.
  • Page 62: Building Under A Continuous Worktop/ In A Kitchen Run

    Installation and connection Building under a continuous work- Washer-dryer stack top/ in a kitchen run The washing machine can be combined with a Miele tumble dryer in a washer-  The washing machine lid cannot dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" be removed.
  • Page 63: The Water Protection System

    Installation and connection Electronic unit and washing machine The water protection system housing The Miele water protection system pro- – Sump tects all parts of the washing machine Any leaking water is collected in a from water damage. sump in the base of the machine. A...
  • Page 64: Connection To The Water Supply

    Installation and connection Maintenance Connection to the water supply Only use a genuine Miele hose should The washing machine should be con- you ever need a replacement or exten- nected to a mains water supply in ac- sion. These are tested to withstand cordance with current local and national pressure of at least 7,000 kPa.
  • Page 65: Connection To The Drainage System

    If required, the drain hose can be exten- ded to a length of 5 m. The necessary parts can be purchased from your Miele Dealer or Miele. * For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max.
  • Page 66: Electrical Connection U.k

    Installation and connection Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 Electrical connection U.K. The fuse cover must be refitted when All electrical work should be carried out changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover by a suitably qualified and competent is lost, the plug must not be used until a person, in strict accordance with cur- suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 67: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Energy Water Duration Residual moisture Litres h:min Cottons * 60 °C 0.90 2:59 60 °C 0.88 2:59 40 °C 0.50 2:59 Cottons 90 °C 2.00 2:29 60 °C 1.20 2:29 60 °C 1.00 2:19 40 °C 0.95 2:39 20 °C 0.35 2:39 Minimum iron 30 °C 0.45 1:59 Delicates...
  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 636 mm Depth with door open 1054 mm Height for building under 850 mm Width for building under 600 mm Weight Approx. 100 kg Capacity 7 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating...
  • Page 69: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Choosing and selecting the The programmable functions are used programmable function to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Program- The number of the programmable mable functions can be altered at any function will appear in the display as  time.
  • Page 70: Editing And Saving The Programmable Function

    Programmable functions  Confirm the chosen selection with Editing and saving the pro- the Start/Stop sensor. grammable function The number of the programmable func- You can either switch a programmable tion: e.g.  will light up again. function on or off or select different op- tions.
  • Page 71: Keypad Tone

    Programmable functions  Keypad tone  Lock code Each touch of a sensor is confirmed The lock code prevents the washing with an audible tone. machine being used without your knowledge. Options When the code has been activated, you  = Keypad tone switched off have to enter a code after switching the ...
  • Page 72: Control Panel Switch-Off Status

    Programmable functions  Control panel switch-off  Washing machine switch- status off status To save energy the time display and The washing machine will switch off sensors will go out after 10 minutes, automatically after the end of the pro- and only the Start/Stop sensor will gramme/anti-crease phase or after be- flash slowly.
  • Page 73: Longer Pre-Wash Cottons

    The boiling point for water is lower at You can set a duration for the soak high altitudes. In order to avoid water process of between 30 minutes and boiling, Miele recommend activating two hours. the reduce temperature setting at alti- You can select the duration in 30 minute tudes of more than 2000 m above sea...
  • Page 74: Water Plus

    Programmable functions  Water plus  Maximum rinse level You can determine the amount of wa- The water level in the rinse cycle can ter used if the Water plus extra is se- be permanently set to the highest lected. value.
  • Page 75: Suds Cooling

    Programmable functions  Suds cooling  Anti-crease When this is activated, additional wa- The anti-crease function helps prevent ter flows into the drum at the end of creasing if laundry is not going to be the main wash to cool the suds down. removed immediately after the end of Hot suds can damage plastic drainage the programme.
  • Page 76: Optional Accessories

    – liquid detergent for delicates this washing machine. All the products – particularly suitable for woollen and have been designed for Miele washing silk garments machines. – cleans at temperatures as low as These and many other useful products 20 °C, helps retain the shape of delic-...
  • Page 77: Fabric Care

    Optional accessories Down items Fabric care – liquid detergent suitable for pillows, Fabric care agents are available as cap- sleeping bags and down filled items sules  in convenient single dose amounts or in a handy bottle. – retains the elasticity of down and feather filled items Proofing agent –...
  • Page 79 Tel. +971 4 3044 999 Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie 800-MIELE (64353) Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Website: www.miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
  • Page 80 WDB 030 ECO  en-GB M.-Nr. 10 611 700 / 00...

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