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To prevent accidents
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M.-Nr. 05 047 650

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for the W 1918 Washing Machine ö To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these Operating Instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 047 650...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Guide to the machine..........3 Important safety instructions .

  • Page 3: Guide To The Machine

    Guide to the machine Guide to the machine 1 Supply cable 5 Control panel 2 High pressure intake hoses 6 Drum door 3 Flexible drain hose, with detachable 7 Access panel for lint filter and drain swivel elbow pump 4 Detergent dispenser drawer 8 Four height adjustable legs...
  • Page 4 Guide to the machine Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment - for the pre-wash. Compartment - for the main wash. Compartment (with lid) - for fabric softener or starch. “Delay start” button. Pushbuttons for additional functions. Time display “hours, mins”. SPIN SPEED SELECTOR switch. “Door”...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Important safety instructions WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, 9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning electric shock, or injury to persons solvents, or other flammable or while using your appliance, follow basic explosive substances to the wash safety precautions, including the follow- water.

  • Page 6: Help Protect Our Environment

    Before using the first time – corrugated paper/cardboard Since all Miele washing machines are – CFC free polystyrene tested for proper operation before leav- – polystyrene foil (transparent) ing the factory, some residual water may be left inside.

  • Page 7: Optimal Usage

    – Miele recommends the use of pow- older full cycle machines. der detergents, as their characteris- tics allow them to perform better in With the “Hydromatic”...

  • Page 8: Preparing The Laundry

    Preparing the Laundry Preparing the Laundry The headings numbered ( ,...) Dark fabrics often contain “excess dye” show the operating sequence and can and should be washed separately sev- be used as a brief guide. eral times before being included in a mixed load.
  • Page 9 Preparing the Laundry To start a program Press the “Door” button to open the door Turn the program selector Load the machine to Finish / Start Unfold the laundry and place it in the Press the “ON/OFF” button drum. For best results we recommend Press any desired “Additional washing mixed loads consisting of both function”...

  • Page 10: End Of Program

    You may seriously injure yourself. If the drum turns with the door open, contact the Miele Service Department. Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles such as buttons or nails which may be lodged there.

  • Page 11: Changing The Program Sequence

    Changing the program sequence Changing the program sequence To cancel a program: To omit a program stage: ^ Turn the program selector to A program stage must first be reached “Finish/Start”. to be omitted. When the sequence indi- cator lamp of the program stage you would like to omit illuminates: To interrupt a program: ^ Press the “ON/OFF”...

  • Page 12: Adding Detergent

    (pre wash, if selected) cause... at the beginning of each wash cycle. Due to the design of the Miele 1/3 to 1/2 ...too little detergent can result in: the manufacturer’s recommended – gray laundry amount of detergent is plenty for excel- lent wash results.

  • Page 13: Adding Fabric Softener Or Starch

    Adding fabric softener or starch Adding fabric softener or starch If fabric softener is desired, it will work At the end of the program a small more effectively and be gentler on the amount of water will normally remain in clothes if it is dispensed in the final compartment .

  • Page 14: Program Selection

    Program selection Program selection Program Temperature Fabric range COTTONS 85 - 105°F For dark colored items. For cotton fabrics without 105 - 120°F For light colored items. special finishes. 140 - 190°F Exclusively white items. PERMANENT PRESS 85° For dark fabrics which are a blend or 100% For cotton blends, polyester synthetic fabrics.
  • Page 15 Program selection max. load Additional options Normal wash cycle Rapid wash available cycle 11 lbs Pre-wash Available Available Water plus Gentle wash 4.5 lbs Pre-wash Available Available Water plus Gentle wash 2 lbs Pre-wash Available Available Gentle wash 2 lbs Available –...

  • Page 16: Program Sequence

    Program sequence Program sequence COTTONS PERMANENT FINE/ PRESS DELICATES ß ß ß Pre-wash Selectable Selectable Selectable ß ß Main wash ß ß Interim rinse Graduated rinse – ß Number of rinses Rinse and interim spin – – Graduated spin rpm max.
  • Page 17 Program sequence WOOLENS Starch Spin Fine rinse ß ß – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ß ß ß max. 1200 max. 1600 max.

  • Page 18: Textile Care Symbols

    Textile care symbols Textile care symbols Some clothing manufacture’s place tex- Hand wash tile care symbols on their products. The do not wash following is an explanation of some of these symbols. dry clean only do not dry clean Washing (°C) suitable for chlorine COTTONS bleaching...

  • Page 19: Additional Options

    Additional options Additional options By using the pushbuttons to select one The “Water plus” option is available in or more additional options, basic pro- the following programs: grams can be tailored to the type of – The wash and rinse cycle in COT- laundry being washed.

  • Page 20: Delay Start/Time Remaining Indicator

    Delay start/Time remaining indicator Delay start/Time remaining indicator Time display “H:min” Remaining time The display will count down the time re- The Time display has a dual function. maining in the wash program in one – It shows the time remaining in the minute increments as soon as: wash program, and –...

  • Page 21: Cleaning And Care

    A stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in washing machines is available from the Miele Technical Service De- partment. ^ Clean the dispenser compartments Do not use abrasive cleaners or sol- vents.
  • Page 22 Cleaning and care ^ Place a 2 quart (2l) capacity con- Cleaning the drain pump and tainer underneath the drain tube. lint trap Occasionally small objects, (buttons, coins, etc.), may find their way into the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely, the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is free of for- eign objects.
  • Page 23 Cleaning and care ^ Once the flow of water stops, remove the lint trap and clean it. ^ Clean the inside of the lint trap hous- ing. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g. Remove any detergent deposits or for- buttons, coins, etc.) or lint. eign objects from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit before replacing ^ Turn the drain pump impeller (in the...
  • Page 24 If a replacement is necessary, use only To clean the filter in the inlet hose: a genuine Miele inlet hose as other ^ Turn off the valve. hoses may burst under pressure. ^ Carefully unscrew the inlet hose from...

  • Page 25: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Problem solving guide Any work done on the electrical components of this appliance should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all local and na- tional codes and regulations. Unauthorized repairs may result in personal injury and machine damage.
  • Page 26 Problem solving guide What to do if, . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . There is an internal prob- Restart the program. If . . . the “Pre-wash”, lem. the indicator lamp starts “Main wash” or “Rinse flashing again, call the 1-2"...
  • Page 27 A product face? called “Quick” is avail- able from the Miele Technical Service Dept. – Use the correct amount of detergent for the water hardness in your area.
  • Page 28 Problem solving guide What to do if, . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . Insufficient detergent was – Add more detergent..Grey greasy parti- used to break down the – Before washing the cles cling to washed particles of grease in next load run a COT-...
  • Page 29 Problem solving guide Opening the drum door during To check water pressure a power failure ^ Place a bucket under the water sup- ply valve. To prevent water from spilling on to ^ Turn on the valve. the floor, make certain the machine is drained before opening the door.

  • Page 30: After Sales Service

    After sales service If problems occur that cannot be easily fixed, or if the appliance is under war- ranty, please contact: – The nearest Miele Technical Service Department (see back cover). When contacting the Technical Service Department, please have the model...

  • Page 31: Installation Instructions

    ^ If the machine is installed on a raised platform, it should be secured using retaining clips (available from the Miele Technical Service Dept.). If in- stalled on a masonary or concrete base, the base should be provided with a rim "...
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ^ Turn the right shipping strut 90° ^ Plug the two holes with the plastic clockwise. caps provided. Movement of the machine without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum. The shipping struts should be stored in a safe place for future use.
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ^ Unscrew each of the four feet as Leveling the machine much as necessary by turning both To ensure smooth operation, it is es- the foot 1 as well as the locking ring 2 sential that the machine is level. to the left using a screwdriver (see il- lustration).
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Washer / Dryer Stack If a countertop is placed over the This Miele washing machine can be in- washer, at least a gap must be stalled as part of a washer dryer stack left between the top of the machine in combination with a Miele tumble and bottom of the countertop;...
  • Page 35 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Any residual water left in the Water hardness reminder machine from the factory test- The amount of detergent needed to ing process can be flushed out wash clothes depends on various fac- tors, including the water hardness in as follows: your area.

  • Page 36: Plumbing Connections

    Plumbing Connections Plumbing Connections Drain connection Connect the cold water intake hose (blue mark) to the cold water valve and The 5 ft. (1.5 m) drain hose may be the hot water intake hose (red mark) to connected as follows: the hot water valve.

  • Page 37: Electrical Connection

    The proper outlet can be purchased is properly installed and grounded in from any electrical supply dealer or accordance with all local codes and or- from the Miele Technical Service Dept. dinances. Ask for a NEMA 14-30 R receptacle. Warning “EASY INSTALLATION KIT”...

  • Page 38: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Programmable functions Program Lock Warning - To reduce the risk of fire, (Child Safety Feature) electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN- When activated, the washing machine STRUCTIONS before operating this will ignore any changes made after the appliance.
  • Page 39 Programmable functions Step 1: Turn off the machine, close the door, and release all pushbuttons. Set the Progam Selector Switch to “Finish/Start”. Step 2: 4 seconds. ^ Press the “ON/OFF” button Step 3: ^ Press the “Water plus” button 4 times (i.e. press in and out twice) The “ON”...
  • Page 40 Programmable functions Step 4: ^ Set the Program Se- lector to “Fine rinse”. Desired function: Continue with Step 5 High water level to activate. ^ Set the Program Se- lector to “Drain”. Con- 5th rinse cycle tinue with Step 5 to activate.
  • Page 41 Programmable functions ^ Set the Program Selec- tor to “WOOLENS 85°”. Additional rinse in Continue with Step 5 Rapid wash to activate. Step 5: ^ Press the “Water plus” button twice (i.e. in and out once) to tog- gle the function “ON/OFF”.
  • Page 42 Programmable functions To check if the function has Deleting the additional func- been stored: tions: ^ Perform Steps 1 to 4. Follow the same instructions given un- der “To activate the additional func- If the “Rinse 1-2" lamp lights, the pro- tions”, steps 1 to 5.

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data 1.1 Dimensions Height “ - 34" Height without lid " - 33" Width “ Depth (including distance from wall) 24" Weight 220 lbs. Capacity 11 lbs. dry laundry Rated load 2.8 kW Circuit breaker 15 Amp Water pressure 14.5-145 p.s.i Maximun drain height...
  • Page 44 Technical data 1.2 Specifications Hot and cold water hoses come equipped with “ Female hose thread connections. Drainage is via a 5 ft. long, 1 “ OD hose. This washing machine is supplied with a 5 foot long cable with plug for con- nection to a 120/240 V (208 V) 60 Hz (3-pole-4 wire grounding) power sup- ply.
  • Page 48 Alteration rights reserved/004 3200 These instructions are printed on 100% unbleached, recycled paper are completely Biodegradable.

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