Miele W 4840 Operating And Installation Instructions
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- Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Washer W 4840 en - US To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 982 280...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cleaning and Care ..........28 Cleaning the exterior and control panel ....... . 28 Cleaning the drum . - Page 3 Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap ........
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Please contact the Miele Technical Service Dept. with specific Do not modify the plug provided requirements. with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed Do not install or use a washer with by a qualified electrician. -
Page 5: Save These Instructions
These articles has not been used for such a period, give off vapors that could ignite or turn on all hot water faucets and let the explode. Do not add these items to the water flow from each for several wash load. -
Page 6: Guide To The Washer
Allows a service technician to check Pauses or cancels a program. and update the wash programs. d Delay Start button To delay the start of a program. Canada only To exchange the control panel with a French panel contact Miele's Technical Service Dept. -
Page 7: Display Function
Example: – Temperature selection Duration: 1:02 h – Spin speed selection MG G P G G GM MG G G G P GM – Delay start – Display of an approximate program Warm High spin running time Pressing the left menu button "Warm"... -
Page 8: Before Using For The First Time
The Welcome screen shows once the washer is turned on for the first time. Select program The Welcome screen will not show after the washer has run for more than 1 hour. ^ Press the program button "Sanitize". The display now shows the language ^ Press the "Start"... -
Page 9: Using The Washer
1. Prepare and sort the laundry Sort the laundry ^ Only wash items that are labeled machine washable by the manufacturer. Most garments have a fabric care label in the collar or side seam. ^ Sort the laundry by care label and color. General tips –... -
Page 10: Load The Laundry
^ Open the drum door. damage make sure that there are no clothes caught between the drum ^ Load the laundry loosely in the drum. door and seal. For best results, wash mixed loads of small and large items. This will improve washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly. -
Page 11: Loading A Comforter
Using the washer Loading a comforter Comforter loaded correctly "Full size" comforters can be washed up to 84" x 88" / 213 x 224 cm. Make sure to load the comforter correctly to avoid damage. Comforter loaded incorrectly ^ Fold the comforter and load into the washer. -
Page 12: Select A Program
See the "Program guide". Duration: 1:02 h MG G P G G GM MG G G G P GM Warm High spin By pressing the left menu button "Warm", the temperature will be ^ Press the button of the desired adjusted. -
Page 13: Program Guide
Fill the drum only of the way. Items Cold need room to move otherwise they No Heat might get caught in the drum door seal. Wrinkle-free Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer Items made from synthetics, mixed fabrics or wrinkle free cottons. - Page 14 Slow spin No Heat Hold No spin Silk Options: Buzzer Cold Slow spin Silk and hand washable items which do not contain wool. No Heat Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer Custom Sanitize Max spin All options are selectable for "Sanitize"...
- Page 15 For delicate items made from synthetics. Slow spin Cold Hold No heat No spin Denim/Jeans Options: Heavy Soil, Extended, Sensitive, Buzzer Warm High spin All items made from denim. Before washing denim items turn them Med spin Cold inside out.
- Page 16 Program to rinse sand from beach Max spin towels. Do not use detergent. Express Options: Buzzer Warm Max spin Small loads of mixed items for the programs "Normal" and "Wrinkle free". High spin Cold Med spin No Heat Slow spin Hold...
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Page 17: Final Spin Speed
Using the washer Final spin speed Rinse spin The laundry is spun after the main wash Program and between the rinse cycles. Normal Max spin Reducing the final spin speed will also Wrinkle-free High spin reduce the rinse spin speeds. -
Page 18: Select An Option
Extended For laundry with normal to heavy soiling or stains. The main wash cycle time for the wash program is extended. ^ Select the desired Option with the Sensitive respective button. Once an Option is An additional final rinse washes away selected, the indicator lights. -
Page 19: Add Detergent
Closely follow the requirements of the – Grease stains on the laundry. detergent manufacturer. – Hard water deposits on the heating element. Use detergent according to the laundry soiling and water hardness. Too much detergent may cause: Light soiling –... - Page 20 ^ Only add detergent ( total recommended amount) to the "Heavy Soil" compartment, if the "Heavy Soil" option was selected. ^ Close the detergent drawer. ^ If you do not use bleach, please remove the insert from the main wash compartment.
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Page 21: Detergents
Using the washer Detergents You can use all high efficiency detergents which are formulated for household washing machines. Closely follow the requirements of the detergent manufacturer. Universal Color Delicate Bleach Normal Wrinkle-free Sanitize Handwash Woolens Detergent for wool Silk Custom... -
Page 22: Fabric After Care
Dyes / Dye removers The use of dyes in the washer is recommended only to a degree of usual household use. The salt used for dying may corrode the stainless steel ^ Add the fabric softener or mild liquid with frequent use. -
Page 23: Select Delay Start (If Desired)
Start in: 0:30 h (if desired) Delay start allows you to delay the start MG G P G G GM MG G G G P GM of a program from 30 minutes to a Warm High spin maximum of 24 hours. -
Page 24: Start The Program
(if desired) The Child Lock can be activated to prevent a child from canceling a program during washing or from opening the door at the end of the program. ^ Press and hold the "Heavy Soil" button until the display shows: Locked ^ Press the flashing "Start"... -
Page 25: Program End
Using the washer 10. Program end The "Anti-crease" program displays Anti-crease alternating with: ^ Check the folds of the door seal for any small articles. ^ Open the drum door and remove the ^ Close the drum door. laundry. ^ Activate the Child Lock so children or... -
Page 26: Canceling A Program
6 minutes after the program start. until the display shows: Cancel Adjusting the spin speed The spin speed can be adjusted anytime up to the beginning of the final spin. The wash water will be drained away. Adjusting the options To add or remove laundry The options "Extended"... -
Page 27: Adding/Removing Laundry During A Wash Program
^ Open the drum door. – The Child Lock function is activated. ^ Add or remove laundry. If you attempt to open the door while ^ Close the door. the washer is in one of the above ^ Press the "Start" button. -
Page 28: Cleaning And Care
(below Hot) over several wash cycles. "tripping" the circuit breaker. This can lead to odors in the drum. ^ Once a month run a program with no Do not hose the washer down. laundry using a "Hot" or "Sanitize" temperature and/or bleach. -
Page 29: Quick Guide
Quick guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", before using the washer. - Page 30 Example: Duration: 1:02 h MG G P G G GM MG G G G P GM Warm High spin By pressing the left menu button "Warm", the temperature will be adjusted. Pressing the right menu ^ Open the drum door and load the button "High spin speed"...
- Page 31 7. Select Delay Start (if desired) ^ Press the "Delay" button. Duration: 1:02 h MG G P G G GM MG G G G P GM Warm High spin ^ With every touch of the "Delay" button, the start is delayed longer.
- Page 32 Program guide Normal Wrinkle-free Sanitize Handwash Woolens Silk Custom Extra White Delicates Denim/Jeans Dress Shirts Comforters Outerwear Table linens Beach towels Express Drain/Spin Quick rinse Selectable Options except for buzzer Heavy Soil Extended Sensitive The default settings are highlighted in bold.
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Page 33: Cleaning And Care
^ Pull out the detergent drawer as far 1. Remove the siphon tube from the "Softener" compartment and rinse as it will go. Press down on the red under warm water. Also clean the release lever and pull the drawer out pipe that the siphon tube is attached of the machine. -
Page 34: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters
^ Remove the rubber seal, 1, from the connector. ^ Using needle nose pliers, grasp the plastic filter, 2, and pull it out of the hose connector. ^ Clean the filter under running water and carefully remove any large particles. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Lint Trap
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and If the drain is clogged there will be water in the machine (max. 9.25 gal lint trap [35 l]). Pull the plug from the electrical Caution: If laundry has been outlet before cleaning the washer! - Page 36 (in the back of the chamber) rotates ^ Remove the drain filter. freely by spinning it with your hand. ^ Clean out any foreign objects or lint ^ Return the drain filter and tighten it from the filter. into place.
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Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work. The following section will help you avoid placing a service call by identifying issues you may encounter while operating the machine:... -
Page 38: The Display Shows A Fault Message
Check detergent packaging. 1) To turn off the fault message: ^ To turn the fault message off: Open the drum door or press the "Pause" button until the fault message goes out. -
Page 39: General Problems With The Washer
"Leveling the washer"). There are unusual There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning sounds coming from and end of the drain process are normal. the drain pump. Large residues of... -
Page 40: Unsatisfactory Wash Results
The detergent has not – After drying, remove white detergent residue completely dissolved residues with a clothes on dark laundry. because of hard water. brush. These residues are – In the future add a water difficult to remove. softener to the detergent. -
Page 41: The Drum Door Cannot Be Opened
There is still water in the drum and the washer "Cleaning and Care - Cleaning the drain pump cannot drain the water. and lint trap". As a safeguard against scalding, the drum door cannot be opened if the wash water temperature is over 130°F (55°C). - Page 42 ^ Pull out the detergent drawer. ^ Open the detergent dispenser drawer and remove the tool. ^ Insert a screw driver into the slot of the emergency opener and pull upwards. The door will now open. ^ Open the lint trap door.
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Page 43: After Sales Service
After sales service Repairs MieleCare In the event of a fault which you cannot (only USA) fix yourself, please contact the service MieleCare, our Extended Service number on the back of this manual. Contract program; gives you the When contacting the Service... -
Page 45: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. -
Page 46: Installation
Drum door c Power cord k Access panel to lint trap and drain d - g Flexible drain hose with pump detachable swivel elbow (drain l Four height-adjustable feet... - Page 47 Electrical connection f Drain hose b W-LAN communication module g Shipping struts c Rear access with grip for transport h Brackets for intake and drain hoses d Water intake hose cold water (blue stripes) e Water intake hose hot water...
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Page 48: Installation Site
– the corner of a room where the stability of the floor is at its greatest is the best place to install the washer. – the machine must be leveled and securely positioned. -
Page 49: Removing The Shipping Struts
^ Withdraw the two struts together with the support plate. ^ Turn the left shipping strut counterclockwise 90°. ^ Cover the two holes with the provided ^ Turn the right shipping strut plugs. counterclockwise 90°. Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum. -
Page 50: Leveling The Washer
^ Unscrew each of the four feet as must be level. much as necessary by turning both Failure to level the machine can result the foot, 1, and locking ring, 2, to the in increased water and energy left. consumption, loud noises during the ^ Remove the support and stand the spin cycle or "walking"... -
Page 51: Plumbing
Replace the hose only with a genuine must not be removed. Mile hose, or with a hose able to withstand up to 145 psi (10 bar) Hose extension (optional accessory) pressure. The water valve connector... -
Page 52: Water Connection
(55°C). If the machine is being connected only If there is no water pressure at the hot water inlet, the unit will automatically to a cold water supply, both the hot and cold water intake hoses must be... -
Page 53: Drainage
If desired, the drain hose may be extended to run a maximum of 16 feet water faucet). (4.9 m), as long as the 4 foot (1.2 m) 2. To a stand pipe: place the drain height is not exceeded. Hose hose into a 1 ½"... -
Page 54: Electrical Connection
This appliance must be grounded. NEMA 5-15 P plug, ready for In the event of a malfunction or connection to a 120 V, 15 A, 60 Hz, AC breakdown, grounding will reduce power supply. the risk of electric shock by ^ Plug the machine into a proper outlet. -
Page 55: Setting The Display Language
Setting the display language The display language can be changed at any time as long as no program is running. ^ Press the "Extended" button until the display shows: Language english B ^ Select the desired language by pressing the left menu button "+". -
Page 56: Help Protect Our Environment
Before discarding an bags, etc. are disposed of safely and appliance, unplug it from the outlet, cut kept out of the reach of children, as off its power cord and remove any they pose a danger of suffocation. - Page 60 Alteration rights reserved / 1307 M.-Nr. 06 982 280 / 03 For the most updated manual see the Miele website.