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Operating Instructions
Washing machine
It is essential to read these operating instructions before installation
or use of this appliance. This prevents both personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
en-CA
M.-Nr. 11 669 250

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Washing machine It is essential to read these operating instructions before installation or use of this appliance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the appliance. en-CA M.-Nr. 11 669 250...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before using for the first time ................14 Miele@home ......................15 1. Removing the shipping struts ................. 16 2. Setting up Miele@home .................. 16 3. Starting the calibration program..............17 Environmentally friendly washing ..............18 Energy and water consumption ................18 Detergent consumption..................
  • Page 3 Changing the program sequence ..............40 Changing a program (child lock) ................. 40 Cancelling a program ..................40 Detergent ......................41 Recommended Miele Detergents................ 41 General detergent recommendations..............42 Cleaning and care ..................... 43 Cleaning the housing and control panel.............. 43 Cleaning the detergent dispensing drawer ............
  • Page 4 For closets at room height................68 Product dimensions .................... 68 Dimensions..................... 68 Installation on a plinth ..................69 Washer-dryer stack ..................69 The Miele water protection system ..............70 Water intake ......................71 Drainage ......................72 Electrical connection ................... 73 Technical data....................74 Programmable functions ..................
  • Page 5 Contents Detergents and care products ................. 84 Detergent......................84 Special-purpose detergents ................. 85 Fabric care ....................86 Additives ....................... 86 Machine care....................... 86...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions  Warning In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injuries, persons operating the appliance must adhere to the following safety precautions:  It is essential to read the operating instructions before using the washing machine.
  • Page 7 Do not make any changes or repairs on the washing machine if this is not expressly permitted in these operating instructions.  Only Miele is permitted to replace a damaged power cord. Miele service technicians use original power cords from Miele. ...
  • Page 8 Important safety instructions  Children are not allowed to play with, on, or inside the washing machine. If you are operating the washing machine in the presence of children, the children must be supervised at all times.  The temperature of the porthole glass becomes very high during washing.
  • Page 9 Miele tumble dryer and the Miele washing machine.  If installing the machine on a Miele plinth (available as an optional accessory), please make sure you order the correct one for this washing machine.
  • Page 10 Important safety instructions FCC Declaration of Conformity  These devices comply with FCC Rules Part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules of Operation and is subject to the following conditions: These devices may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

  • Page 12: Operating The Washing Machine

    Operating the washing machine Control panel             a Control field e Indicator lights The control field consists of a time  Lights up if there are faults display and various sensor buttons. affecting the water inlet and The individual sensor buttons are drainage.

  • Page 13: How The Control Field Works

    Operating the washing machine g Time display i Start/Add laundry sensor button After the program has started, the  The program can be started as program duration will appear on the soon as the sensor button is display in hours and minutes. flashing on and off.

  • Page 14: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time  Damage from incorrect installation and connection. Installing and connecting the washing machine incorrectly will cause serious damage to property. See “Installation”. Removing the protective foil and stickers  Remove: - any protective film from the door ...

  • Page 15: Miele@Home

    - A WiFi network Therefore, the availability of featured functions cannot always be guaranteed. - The Miele@mobile app - A Miele user account. The user Miele@home availability account can be created via the The ability to use the Miele app Miele@mobile app.

  • Page 16: Removing The Shipping Struts

    2. Setting up Miele@home Useful tip: If the connection has not There are 2 ways of connecting: been set up when the timeout has 1. via the Miele app (default) finished counting down, repeat the process. 2. via WPS To do so, you will need a WPS- compatible router.

  • Page 17: Starting The Calibration Program

    Before using for the first time Opening the door at the end of the 3. Starting the calibration program program The door remains locked during the For optimum water and energy Anti-crease phase. The control field consumption and excellent wash lights up for the first 10 minutes.

  • Page 18: Environmentally Friendly Washing

    Select the highest possible spin speed bacteria and odours to build up in the for the wash program to save energy in washing machine. Miele therefore the subsequent tumble dryer cycle. recommends cleaning the washing machine once every month.

  • Page 19: Preparing The Laundry

    Useful tip: Stains (e.g. blood, egg, coffee, tea) can be pre-treated using some handy tricks which can be found in the Miele guide to laundry care. Please contact Miele directly or submit a request via Internet page to obtain or view a copy of this manual.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Program

    2. Selecting a program Switching on the washing 2. Selecting programs via the machine MobileStart  program selector position and the Miele  Turn the program selector to a program. Useful tip: To use MobileStart , the 1. Selecting wash programs washing machine must be logged on to...

  • Page 21: Loading The Washing Machine

    3. Loading the washing machine Opening the door Closing the door  Take hold of the door and pull it  Make sure that no items are caught open. between the door and the seal. Check the drum for pets or foreign objects before loading it with laundry.

  • Page 22: Selecting Program Settings

    4. Selecting program settings Selecting a temperature and Selecting extra options spin speed The selection of extra options available for the wash program lights The wash program’s pre-set up dimly. temperature and spin speed light up brightly. The choice of temperatures and spin speeds selectable for the wash program light up dimly.

  • Page 23: Adding Detergent

    5. Adding detergent Using chlorine bleach Detergent dispenser drawer This washing machine requires  Damage due to chlorine bleach. particularly efficient detergent. Adhere Textiles may be discoloured or their strictly to the dispensing amounts fibres damaged. supplied by the detergent manufacturer. Only use chlorine bleach on suitable The detergents must be marked with fabrics.

  • Page 24: Using Detergent Tablets Or Pods

    5. Adding detergent Adding fabric softener Tips for dispensing Adjust the detergent dosage to the level of soiling of the laundry and the maximum load. Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads (e.g. reduce the amount of detergent by ⅓ when washing a half load).

  • Page 25: Capdosing

    Capsules are available to order from  Open the lid of the / Miele's online shop, Miele's customer  compartment. service, or from your Miele dealer.  Capsules pose a health risk. The ingredients of capsules can be hazardous to health if they are swallowed or come into contact with skin.
  • Page 26 5. Adding detergent Switching off/Changing CapDosing  In order to switch off CapDosing, touch the brightly lit sensor button.  In order to change CapDosing, touch one of the other capsule sensor buttons. Colour run and dye removers/ dyes  Damage due to colour run/dye ...

  • Page 27: Starting A Program

    6. Starting a program Starting a program Adding laundry during a program sequence (AddLoad)  Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry sensor button. Laundry can be added or removed at any time, provided that the  symbol The door will lock and the program will is not illuminated on the control field.

  • Page 28: Program End

    7. Program end Opening the door and Items left in the drum could discolour removing the laundry other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves. The door remains locked during the Remove all items from the drum. Anti-crease phase. The control field lights up for the first 10 minutes.

  • Page 29: Spinning

    Spinning Final spin speed Program Selectable spin speeds in words and numbers (rpm)   High Slow 1,600 1,200 Normal  – – –  Delicates – –  Sanitize – –  Handwash –  Dress Shirts – – –...
  • Page 30 Spinning Rinse-spin Final spin speed in wash program There is a spin cycle after the main wash and between the rinse cycles. A When a program is selected, the sensor reduction in the final spin speed will button for the optimum spin speed for also reduce the interim spin speed as that program will be brightly lit up on appropriate.

  • Page 31: Delay Start/Smartstart

     Delay start/SmartStart  Turn the program selector to the Delay start  position. With the Delay start function, you can  Turn the program selector to any delay the start of the program. program. This function is active when the  Rotating bars  ...  ... ...
  • Page 32  Delay start/SmartStart Setting the time period SmartStart If the  SmartGrid programmable The SmartStart function lets you function is activated, the function of define a time period during which your the  sensor button changes. The washing machine will start time display no longer shows the automatically based on an external Delay start time, and instead shows signal.

  • Page 33: Program Chart

    Program chart Temperature Item/Tip with garment care label symbols Normal Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg) Hot+ 140°F/60°C  Cotton, linen, and mixed fibre fabrics made of both cotton and linen.  120°F/50°C  105°F/40°C  Warm+  Warm 85°F/30°C Cold Cold USA test program in accordance with: DOE Federal Register 10 CFR Part 430 Appendix J2 to subpart B Canada test program in accordance with: CAN/CSA-C360-13 Delicates...
  • Page 34 Program chart Temperature Item/Tip with garment care label symbols Dress Shirts Small load (4.4 lb/2 kg) Hot+ 140°F/60°C  Pre-treat collars and cuffs depending on the level of soiling.  120°F/50°C Wash dress shirts and silk blouses in the  105°F/40°C  Warm+ Delicates program.
  • Page 35 Program chart Temperature Item/Tip with garment care label symbols Outdoor Small load (5.5 lb/2.5 kg)  105°F/40°C Warm+  Performance outerwear (e.g. jackets and trousers) made from membrane fabric such as  Warm 85°F/30°C Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER®, etc. Cold Cold - Zip up or close any jackets with Velcro before washing.

  • Page 36: Extra Options

    Extra options You can supplement the wash SoftSteam programs with extra options. In order to reduce creasing, the laundry Extra options are selected and undergoes a smoothing process at the deselected using the relevant sensor end of the program. Reducing the buttons on the control panel.

  • Page 37: Wash Program Chart - Extra Options

    Wash program chart – extra options The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programs Lightly Heavy SoftSteam Buzzer soiled soiled    Normal –     Delicates     Sanitize Handwash ...

  • Page 38: Program Sequence

    Program sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses level rhythm level     Normal     Delicates     Sanitize     Handwash Dress Shirts     Darks/Denims ...
  • Page 39 Program sequence Special features in the  = low water level programme 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 40: Changing The Program Sequence

    Changing the program sequence Changing a program (child Cancelling a program lock) You can cancel a wash program at any time after it has started. A program, temperature, spin speed, or selected extra options cannot be  Turn the program selector to the changed once the machine has been  position.

  • Page 41: Detergent

    Detergent Recommended Miele Detergents Miele Detergents have been specially designed for day-to-day use in Miele Washing Machines. See “Detergents and care products” for more information about these detergents. Miele Detergents Miele Caps    UltraWhite UltraColor   ...

  • Page 42: General Detergent Recommendations

    Detergent General detergent recommendations The wash programs that are not listed do not have a detergent recommendation Universal Colour Detergent for Bleach detergent detergent woollens and delicates    Normal –  Delicates – – –    Sanitize –...

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the housing and Cleaning the detergent control panel dispensing drawer  Washing at low temperatures and the Risk of electric shock. use of liquid detergent can lead to a Voltage is present when the washing build-up of bacteria in the detergent machine is switched off dispenser drawer.
  • Page 44 Cleaning and care Removing and cleaning the insert for Cleaning the  compartment liquid detergents Compartment 1 has a siphon for better An insert for liquid detergents is located dispensing of the chlorine bleach. in the  compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and care Cleaning the siphon and the /  compartment channel Liquid starch results in clogging. The siphon in the / compartment no longer works and the compartment can overflow. Clean the siphon particularly thoroughly after using liquid starch a few times.  Clean the fabric softener channel with a brush and warm water.

  • Page 46: Hygiene Info(Cleaning The Drum)

    Cleaning and care  Clean the filter. Hygiene info (Cleaning the drum)  Reassemble in reverse order. Washing at low temperatures and / or Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve using liquid detergents can cause  Using pliers, carefully loosen the bacteria and odours to build up in the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve washing machine.

  • Page 47: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting the Service Department. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call.

  • Page 48: The Program Is Cancelled And A Fault Indicator Light Lights Up On The Control Panel

    Unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker.  Wait at least 2 minutes before reconnecting the washing machine to the electrical supply.  Then switch the washing machine on again.  Restart the program. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Service.

  • Page 49: During The Program Sequence, A Symbol Appears On The Time Display

    MobileStart  program is selected.  lights up on the time Miele@home is not set up. display when the  Network the washing machine; see “Before using MobileStart  program for the first time – 2. Setting up Miele@home”. is selected.

  • Page 50: An Indicator Light In The Control Panel Lights Up At The End Of The Program

     appears of Hot+ has not been run for a long time. on the time display.  Run the Sanitize program using the Miele Machine Cleaner or a universal powder detergent. The washing machine is cleaned which prevents bacteria and odour buildup.

  • Page 51: General Problems With The Washing Machine

     In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the washing machine, run the Sanitize program using the Miele Machine Cleaner or a universal powder detergent. The door and detergent dispenser drawer were closed after washing.
  • Page 52 Frequently Asked Questions General problems with the washing machine Problem Possible cause and solution Large amounts of The water pressure is too low. detergent residue  Clean the filter in the water inlet. remain in the detergent  Please note that the water pressure must be at dispensing drawer.

  • Page 53: An Unsatisfactory Wash Result

    Frequently Asked Questions An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause and solution Liquid detergent is not Liquid detergents do not contain bleaching agents. achieving the required Consequently, fruit, coffee, and tea stains cannot results. always be removed.  Use powder detergent containing a bleaching agent.

  • Page 54: The Door Will Not Open

    Frequently Asked Questions The door will not open Problem Possible cause and solution The door cannot be The drum is locked during a program. pulled open during a  Follow the description in “5. Starting a program – program. Adding or removing laundry”. After the program is To protect the user against scalding, the door cannot cancelled, flashing...

  • Page 55: Opening The Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure

     Turn off the washing machine.  Place a suitable container under the flap, e.g. a Miele universal oven tray.  Open the drain pump flap.  Slowly unscrew the drain filter to let Blocked drain outlet the water out.
  • Page 56 Frequently Asked Questions Opening the door  Risk of injury due to rotating drum. Reaching into a rotating drum is extremely dangerous. Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove laundry.  Clean it thoroughly. ...

  • Page 57: Technical Service

    In the event of a fault which you cannot Optional spare parts and accessories remedy yourself, please contact your for this washing machine are available Miele dealer or Miele Service. from Miele. Contact information for Miele Service Warranty can be found at the end of this For further information, please refer to document.
  • Page 58 Installation instructions Alteration rights reserved. Visit our website for all the current product specifications, technical appliance information, and warranty information. To avoid accidents or damage to the appliance, please read these instructions before installing and/or using it.

  • Page 59: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Front view a Drain hose f Detergent dispenser drawer b Hot-water inlet hose (pressure-proof g Door to 1,015 psi/7,000 kPa) h Flap for drain filters, drain pump, and c Cold-water inlet hose (pressure- emergency release proof to 1,015 psi/7,000 kPa) i Flap for TwinDos cartridges d Electrical connection j Four height-adjustable feet...

  • Page 60: Rear View

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Rear view a Drain hose e Cold-water inlet hose (pressure- proof to 1,015 psi/7,000 kPa) b Transport clips for inlet and drain f Hot-water inlet hose (pressure-proof hoses and electrical supply cable to 1,015 psi/7,000 kPa) c Electrical connection g Safety caps for transit bars d Protruding lid for holding when h Transport clips for inlet and drain moving the machine...

  • Page 61: Installation Surface

    (concrete or brick), in order to ensure it cannot fall or slip. Secure the washing machine using a clamp/fastening bracket (MTS floor mounting kit – available from your Miele dealer or Miele Service department).

  • Page 62: Removing The Shipping Struts

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the right-hand shipping Removing the shipping struts strut Removing the left-hand shipping strut  Open out the cover and use the open spanner supplied with the washing  Open out the cover and use the open machine to turn the shipping strut spanner supplied with the washing 90°.
  • Page 63 *INSTALLATION* Installation Covering the holes Securing the shipping struts  Risk of injury from sharp edges. There is a risk of injury from reaching into holes that are not covered. Cover the holes for the shipping struts after they have been removed. ...

  • Page 64: Installing The Shipping Struts

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the shipping struts Opening the covers  Press against the catch with a sharp object (a narrow screwdriver, for example). The cover opens. Installing the shipping struts  Install the shipping struts by following the instructions for their removal in reverse order.

  • Page 65: Levelling The Machine

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Levelling the machine The washing machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase electric and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Unscrewing and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are used to level the washing machine.

  • Page 66: Installing Under A Countertop

    Risk of electric shock due to as a washer-dryer stack together with a exposed cables Miele Tumble Dryer. A WTV stacking kit* There is a risk of coming into contact is required for this. with live parts while the lid is Parts marked with * are available from removed.

  • Page 67: Additional Installation Requirements

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Setting up the cabinet Additional installation requirements The washing machine must be installed in accordance with the relevant local regulations.  Damage resulting from failure to remove the transit bars. Failure to remove the shipping struts can result in damage to the washing machine and to adjacent cabinetry or appliances.

  • Page 68: For Closets At Room Height

    *INSTALLATION* Installation For closets at room height Product dimensions You can also insert a ventilation Dimensions opening at the top of the closet. In addition, you must also provide an opening on the bottom side of the door.  Risk of damage due to overheating of the washing machine.

  • Page 69: Installation On A Plinth

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation on a plinth - WTS 510 (only available in white) Washer-dryer stack - WTV 512 and WTV 502 washer-dryer stacking kit...

  • Page 70: The Miele Water Protection System

    The Miele water protection system - Sump: Any leaking water from the washing machine is collected in a The Miele water protection system sump in the base of the machine. A protects all parts of the washing float switches off the water inlet machine and its surroundings from valves.

  • Page 71: Water Intake

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Maintenance Water intake Only use a genuine Miele hose that has  Health risk and risk of damage been tested to withstand pressure of due to contaminated incoming water. over 1,015.26 psi/7,000 kPa should you The quality of the incoming water ever need a replacement.

  • Page 72: Drainage

    If required, the hose can be extended to a length of up to 5 m. Accessories are available from your Miele dealer or Miele Service. For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max. of 1.8 m), a replacement drain pump will need to be installed.

  • Page 73: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Instructions for electrical connection Electrical connection The installation must be carried out by GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS an experienced and qualified specialist The washing machine must be in accordance with local regulations. grounded. Connecting the appliance to ground reduces the danger of The washing machine is equipped with electric shock in the event of a a 5' 3"...

  • Page 74: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 33 7/16" (850 mm) Width 23 7/16" (596 mm) Depth 25 1/16" (636 mm) Depth with door open 41 1/2" (1054 mm) Height for building under 32 5/16" (+5/16"/-1/16") (820 mm) Width for building under 23 5/8" (600 mm) Weight Approx.

  • Page 75: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Programmable functions The programmable functions are used to alter the machine’s electronics to  Buzzer suit changing requirements.  Keypad tone Programmable functions can be  PIN code altered at any time.  Control field switch-off status Programming is carried out in 8 steps ...

  • Page 76: Editing And Saving The Programmable Function

    Programmable functions  Confirm the chosen selection with Editing and saving the the Start/Add laundry sensor button. programmable function The number of the programmable You can either switch a programmable function, e.g., , will then light up function on / off or select different again.

  • Page 77: Pin Code

    Programmable functions  PIN code  Control panel switch-off status The PIN code prevents the washing machine being used without your To save energy, the time display and knowledge. sensor buttons will go out after 10 minutes, and only the Start/ When the PIN code has been activated, Stop sensor button will flash.

  • Page 78: Memory

     Reduce temperature The washing machine will save the At high altitudes, water has a lower last settings (temperature, spin speed, boiling point. Miele recommends and some of the Options) selected for activating the reduce temperature a program after the program has setting at altitudes of or above started.

  • Page 79: Suds Cooling

    Programmable functions  Suds cooling  Anti-crease Additional water flows into the drum at The Anti-crease function reduces the end of the main wash to cool the creasing after the end of the program. suds down. At the end of the program, the drum Suds cooling takes place when a continues to turn at intervals for up to Normal program with a temperature of...

  • Page 80: Chlorine Bleach

    Programmable functions  Chlorine bleach  Welcome tone You can activate the automatic The welcome tone sounds whenever addition of chlorine bleach at the end the washing machine is switched on. of the main wash. You can switch the welcome tone on or Chlorine bleach may only be used in off.

  • Page 81: Networking

    – Miele@home”). setting)  Remote control  SmartGrid You can use the Miele app to check You can set your washing machine to the status of your washing machine start automatically based on an external signal within a certain time from anywhere and start it remotely.

  • Page 82: Remoteupdate

    If you do not install an update, you can Deactivate RemoteUpdate if you do not continue to use your washing machine want any updates to be downloaded in the usual way. However, Miele automatically. recommends installing updates. Options Running a RemoteUpdate ...

  • Page 83: Switching Off Wifi

    This is the only way to ensure that all personal data has been removed and the previous owner will no longer be able to access the washing machine. A new connection setup has to be carried out in order to use the Miele@home setting again.

  • Page 84: Detergents And Care Products

    Miele Washing Machines. powerful formula with active oxygen These and many other useful products - Excellent stain removal even at low can be ordered via the Miele online temperatures shop, from your Miele dealer, or from Miele directly. UltraColor (liquid detergent)

  • Page 85: Special-Purpose Detergents

    These special-purpose detergents are available as convenient single-use - Visibly renews fabrics with just one caps. wash - Special Miele formula with Caps Sport Novozymes technology - For synthetic fabrics - Removes pilling and renews colour - Neutralizes unpleasant odours thanks...

  • Page 86: Fabric Care

    Detergents and care products Fabric care  Machine care These fabric care products are available TwinDosCare as convenient single-use caps. - Cleaning agent for the TwinDos Fabric softener cap dispensing system - Fabric softener for freshly scented - For use prior to a longer pause in use laundry (at least 2 months) - Pure and thorough cleanliness with a...
  • Page 87 Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available when contacting Customer Service. Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Care Centre Phone: 800 565-6435 customercare@miele.ca Germany Manufacturer Miele &...
  • Page 88 WXD 160 en-CA M.-Nr. 11 669 250 / 02...

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