Miele WT 2780 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele WT 2780 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Washer-dryer
WT 2780
en - GB
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.
M.-Nr. 07 661 240

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Washer-dryer WT 2780 en - GB 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. M.-Nr. 07 661 240...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    They are, however, essential for the bags etc. are disposed safely and kept correct functioning of your appliance. out of the reach of babies and young Please do not therefore dispose of it children. Danger of suffocation! with your household waste.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Water softeners..........32 Washing with several components ........32 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch.
  • Page 4 A fault message appears in the display ....... . 53...
  • Page 5 Screwing out and adjusting the feet ....... . . 67...
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    It is not a toy! – Shops To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play – Offices and showrooms with its controls. Supervise children and by residents in establishments whilst you are using it.
  • Page 7 Warning and safety instructions Technical safety In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the washer-dryer is only Before setting up the washer-dryer, completely isolated from the electricity check it for any externally visible supply when: damage. Do not install or use a damaged –...
  • Page 8: Correct Use

    Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
  • Page 9 (e.g. pillows, inflammable cleaning agents or jackets). When damaged, the filling which contain residues of acetone, can get out with the risk of igniting in alcohol, benzine, petrol, stain the washer-dryer. remover, turpentine, wax and wax In many programmes, the heating remover or other chemicals (e.g.
  • Page 10 Do not touch the metal cap carefully. located on the inside of the door glass. It will still be hot and could cause a Colour run and dye removers burn. contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion.
  • Page 11: Guide To The Machine

    For starting the programme selected Programme selector and cancelling a programme once it For selecting washing and drying has started. programmes. Display with X, OK and Y buttons Washing/Drying button See the following page for more for selecting: information. – Washing + button For selecting delay start.
  • Page 12: Display

    Maximum load (depending on programme) 3.0 kg; Press button X to decrease a value in the display or to scroll down to the next option. Press button Y to increase a value in the display or to scroll up to the next option.
  • Page 13: Before Using For The First Time

    12:00 detergent required. To allow the load size indicator to function correctly, you ^ Set the hour with the X and Y buttons must first run a wash programme and confirm your setting by pressing without any laundry and without the OK button.
  • Page 14: Calibrating The Load Size Sensor To Zero

    ^ Turn the programme selector to Cottons. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. ^ At the end of the programme switch the machine off. After running the first programme, the load sensor has to be calibrated to zero (as you would with bathroom scales).
  • Page 15: Washing And Drying Environmentally And Economically

    (e.g. dust, For stubborn or old soiling use the sand). Soak extra option. When drying straight after washing Select a high spin speed for the wash programme, as well as for the Thermospin to save time and energy.
  • Page 16: Washing

    ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most garments have a Separate washing textile care label in the collar or side seam.
  • Page 17 Cottons 60°C 1600 rpm Duration: ^ Use the X or Y button to alter the temperature. Press the OK button to confirm the temperature selected and move on to the spin speed option. ^ Select the programme you want.
  • Page 18 Extra rinse small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load ^ Use the X or Y button to highlight the evenly during spinning. Extra you wish to select and confirm your selection by pressing the OK The most efficient use of energy and button.
  • Page 19 Soak, if selected 100% Add the recommended amount § = Fabric conditioner or liquid You also need take the level of soiling starch and water hardness into account. ^ Close the detergent drawer. Too little detergent results in: See "Detergent" for further information.
  • Page 20 The drum lighting switches off once the After washing a full load programme has started. Remove the laundry when the If you have washed a full load of programme has finished laundry and you wish to dry the laundry in the washer-dryer...
  • Page 21: Extra Options

    ^ Press the Further extras button and results. With some stains, a tip about use the X or Y button to select Rinse pre-treating the stain will appear in the hold. To deactivate Rinse hold press display.
  • Page 22: Extra Rinse

    (0:00 - 6:00 h) This can alter the programme running ^ Use the X or Y button to highlight the time shown in the display. Soak duration you wish to use and confirm your selection by pressing The door cannot be opened, if: the OK button.
  • Page 23: Final Spin Speed

    Rinse and interim spin There is a spin after the main wash and between the rinses. A reduction in the final spin speed will also reduce the interim spin speed. In some...
  • Page 24: Programme Chart

    Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. T-shirts, underwear, table linen. Extra options Short, Water plus, Stains, Extra quiet, Extra rinse, Pre-wash, Soak, Rinse hold Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3 kg load and Short extra option Minimum iron 43218E76* cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg Suitable for Synthetics and mixed fibre garments as well as easy care cottons.
  • Page 25 Max. load 3.0 kg Suitable for Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres. Note Wash inside out. Extra options Short, Water plus, Stains, Extra quiet, Pre-wash, Soak, Rinse hold Delicates 4321ac* cold to 60°C Max. load 1.5 kg Suitable for Delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres, rayon and easy care cottons.
  • Page 26 SYMPATEX , WINDSTOPPER etc. Note – Zip up jackets before washing. – Do not use fabric conditioner. Extra options Short, Water plus, Stains, Extra quiet, Extra rinse, Pre-wash, Soak, Rinse hold Proofing 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Suitable for Treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, and table linen made from mainly synthetic fibres with a water and stain resistant finish.
  • Page 27 WASHING Silks / cold to 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg Suitable for Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content Note Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag. Extras Water plus, Extra rinse, Rinse hold Pillows cold to 95°C...
  • Page 28: Programme Sequence

    Dark garments Delicates – Sportswear Trainers – Outerwear Proofing – – – Soft toys Hygiene First wash Silks – Pillows – Curtains – Separate rinse – – – Starch – – – Please see next page for description of the symbols...
  • Page 29 An third or fourth rinse is carried out that programme cycles and durations can vary. – there is too much foam in the drum The programme sequences outlined in the chart are based on the basic – a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has programme with a full load.
  • Page 30: Garment Care Label Symbols

    Garment care label symbols Ironing Washing The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature The figure quoted in the bucket is the Hot iron (max sole plate temp. maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of approx. 200°C)
  • Page 31: Detergent

    Use liquid detergent Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being suitable for use on membrane textiles. Do not use proofing agents which contain paraffin. Add proofing agents to the fabric conditioner compartment §. Use powder detergent...
  • Page 32: Water Softeners

    Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on suitable. Use dispensing aids, e.g. soiling. balls, if these are supplied with the – The quantity of the laundry (add the detergent. Tablets are suitable for full recommended amount of detergent). loads, but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller –...
  • Page 33: Fabric Conditioner And Liquid Starch

    ^ Turn the programme selector to Further programmes/Settings and select the Starch programme. ^ Select a spin speed or the Rinse hold extra option. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Colour run and dye removers/dyes ^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid ^ Do not use colour run or dye starch to compartment §.
  • Page 34: Drying

    – New dark coloured garments should maximum load permitted for drying, be washed and dried separately or if you only want to dry part of the from light coloured garments to avoid load that was washed. the danger of colours running and discolouring other garments.
  • Page 35 Cottons Normal 1600 rpm Duration: ^ Use the X or Y button to alter the drying level. Press the OK button to ^ Select the drying programme you confirm the drying level selected and want. move on to the thermospin speed option.
  • Page 36 DRYING Load the drum will count down by the minute in the display. ^ Open the drum door. The programme sequence and the ^ Load the laundry loosely into the drying level reached will also be shown drum. in the display.
  • Page 37: Extras

    DRYING Extras Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Low temperature ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. The temperature is reduced during the drying programme. Do not touch the metal cap located on the inside of the door...
  • Page 38: Programme Chart

    Extra dry, Normal+, Normal** Suitable for Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as T-shirts, underwear, towelling, flannelette bed linen. Note Do not use Extra dry for loopknit fabrics as they have a tendency to shrink. Extras Low temperature, thermospin Hand iron r, Hand iron rr**, Machine iron, Smoothing+ , Timed drying Suitable for Cotton or linen fabrics e.g.
  • Page 39 – Select the Water plus extra for very absorbent fabrics. Select: – Normal: For garments that are required immediately. – Hand iron rr: For garments that are to be ironed or hung out to completely dry on a coat hanger. – Timed drying : Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time.
  • Page 40 DRYING Smoothing Max. load 3.0 kg* Suitable for Cotton and linen fabrics. Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres, cotton or synthetic fabrics Note – Garments are dampened before the programme starts to help reduce creasing. – They are not completely dried in this programme to make them easier to iron.
  • Page 41 Observe the manufacturer's care label. Hygiene Max. load 3.0 kg* Normal Suitable for Cottons and linen fabrics which are in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear, nappies, towelling, bed linen, pillow and mattress covers. Important Because the temperature is held for longer the laundry will feel drier.
  • Page 42 Thermospin Silks Max. load 1.0 kg* 5 minutes Suitable for Silks (suitable for drying in a tumble dryer), e.g. blouses and shirts. Note – Smooths out creasing. – Garments are not totally dried in this programme. – Remove garments immediately at the end of the programme.
  • Page 43: Washing And Drying

    Washing and drying in a To avoid the laundry forming a ring continuous sequence against the drum at the end of the washing programme, the spin speed Where the amount of laundry to be is limited to a maximum of 1200 rpm...
  • Page 44: After Each Washing Or Drying Programme

    Do not use detergent dispensing aids, e.g. plastic dispenser balls, for ^ Remove the laundry. washing followed immediately by the ^ Check the folds in the door seal for drying programme. These any small articles, e.g. buttons, which dispensers can melt during the might be lodged there.
  • Page 45: Rinse Out Fluff Programme

    ^ Switch the machine on. ^ Turn the programme selector to the Rinse out fluff programme. If there is a lot of fluff in the machine select the Water plus extra option. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. The fluff will be rinsed out after a few minutes.
  • Page 46: Changing The Programme Sequence

    You can alter the temperature of a washing programme up to 5 minutes ^ Switch the machine back on again after the programme has started. and select a new programme. ^ Use the X and Y buttons to alter the temperature.
  • Page 47: Safety Lock

    Changing the programme sequence Changing the spin speed Safety lock You can change the spin speed up until The safety lock prevents the machine the final spin begins. from being opened or the You can change the thermospin speed programme cancelled during a up until the thermospin begins.
  • Page 48: Delay Start

    Altering Delay start hours, ^ Press the + button. The current time of day needs to ^ Use the X or Y buttons to change the have been set for Delay start to work programme end time. correctly. ^ Confirm your selection by pressing Select Delay start the OK button.
  • Page 49: Cleaning And Care

    Wipe dry with a soft cloth. drawer until a resistance is felt. Press down the release catch and at the ^ The drum can be cleaned using a same time pull the drawer right out of suitable stainless-steel cleaning the machine.
  • Page 50 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from ^ Use a bottle brush to remove compartment § and rinse under detergent residues and limescale warm running water. Clean the from the jets inside the detergent siphon tube in the same way.
  • Page 51: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet

    Cleaning the porthole glass ^ From time to time you should also clean ... – the door glass on the inside using a mild detergent or soap and water. – the metal cap on the inside of the door glass with a suitable proprietary...
  • Page 52: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of this machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 53: A Fault Message Appears In The Display

    Excessive foam has Use less detergent next built up during time and follow the washing. manufacturer's instructions on dosage given on the packaging. To remove the message from the display switch the machine off using the On/ Off button K.
  • Page 54: Problems With The Load Size Indicator

    The load sensor has – Turn the programme selector to be recalibrated to to Cottons. zero after running – Press and hold the Load % / the Rinse out fluff Detergent % button in until the programme. following message appears in...
  • Page 55: General Problems

    "Installation and connection"). The pump makes This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a strange noises. pump sequence as a normal part of the operation. Large amounts of The water supply –...
  • Page 56: An Unsatisfactory Wash Result

    Grey, greasy Insufficient amounts of – Use more detergent. particles cling to detergent were used to – Before washing the next load washed laundry. break down the particles run a Cottons 95°C of grease in heavily programme with powder soiled laundry.
  • Page 57: An Unsatisfactory Drying Result

    Warm laundry feels damp. Extend the cool down time, as described in the Settings menu. The laundry is The required residual Change the drying levels as...
  • Page 58: The Drum Door Cannot Be Opened By Pressing The Door Button

    55°C. Change the setting to the Short option. – Deactivate the Extended cool down time as described in the Settings menu. For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
  • Page 59: Opening The Drum Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure

    Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the Blocked drain outlet event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to 25 and/or power failure litres of water will be retained in the machine. ^ Switch the machine off.
  • Page 60 Turn the impeller by hand to check that it rotates freely. ^ Put the drain filter back in place and secure. Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there...
  • Page 61: After Sales Service

    After sales service In the event of any faults which you Future updates (PC) cannot remedy yourself, please The indicator or check light marked PC contact: is the interface used by Miele service – your Miele dealer, or technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the –...
  • Page 62: Installation And Connection

    Front view Inlet hose Detergent dispenser drawer Electricity supply cable Drum door Flexible drain hose (with Access to drain filter, drain pump detachable swivel elbow) and emergency release Control panel Handle recesses for moving the machine Four height adjustable feet...
  • Page 63: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine Electricity supply cable Transit bar covers Inlet hose Drain hose...
  • Page 64: Installation Surface

    surface.
  • Page 65 Installation and connection ^ Using the spanner supplied turn the ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, left-hand transit bar 90°, then then ^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
  • Page 66: Levelling The Machine

    Incorrect installation may increase ^ Fit the covers on to the two holes. electricity and water consumption and Then plug the holes as shown with may cause the washer-dryer to move the caps.
  • Page 67: Screwing Out And Adjusting The Feet

    If you wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid, the conversion kit is not necessary. Otherwise it is essential.
  • Page 68: The Miele Water Protection System

    2) Electronic unit and machine housing – Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine. A float switches off the safety valves, preventing any more water flowing into the machine and water in the...
  • Page 69: Connection To The Water Supply

    The German authorities do not require it Extension hose to have a non-return valve as the Longer hoses 2.5 or 4.0 m in length are machine has been designed to comply available from your Miele dealer or the with DIN regulations.
  • Page 70: Connection To The Drainage System

    * For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max. of 1.8 m) a second duo-drain pump is available with the corresponding kit from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele Dealer.
  • Page 71: Electrical Connection U.k

    The regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).
  • Page 72: Consumption Data

    2 h 32 min Normal 3.0 kg Notes for test institutes: Test programme EN 60456 for test institutes; the Short extra option must be selected for the Short programme. EN 61121 test programme EN 50229 test programme Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water...
  • Page 73: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 580 mm Depth with door open 975 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Weight 101 kg Capacity - Washing 5.5 kg dry laundry...
  • Page 74: Settings Menu

    Rinse hold is reached. To select an setting You can select one of two options or ^ Use the X and Y buttons to scroll deactivate the buzzer. through the settings until the one you Off (the machine is delivered with this...
  • Page 75: Time

    Stop button starts flashing slowly. Clock format The display will always go out, ^ Use the X or Y buttons to select the way you want the time to be – if a programme is not selected within displayed and confirm your choice 10 minutes of the machine being with the OK button.
  • Page 76: Lock Code

    When this programme is chosen again these settings will appear in the ^ Use the X or Y buttons to change the display. first digit. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. Now enter The machine is delivered with this the second digit.
  • Page 77: Longer Pre-Wash Cottons

    The pre-wash duration can be When this is activated, additional extended in the Cottons programme. water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds If you require a longer pre-wash, an down. Hot suds can damage plastic additional 6, 9 or 12 minutes can be drainage pipes.
  • Page 78: Drying Levels

    The cooling down phase can be Anti-crease lengthened from 0 min to 18 minutes. Anti-crease helps prevent creasing ^ Set the duration with the X and Y if laundry is not normally removed buttons and confirm your setting by immediately after the end of a pressing the OK button.
  • Page 79: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories CareCollection Miele offer perfect care for your laundry, awith a wide range of special programmes designed to suit the Miele specialist detergents fabrics being washed and dried. Miele have also developed a range of Outdoor wear specialist CareCollection detergents...
  • Page 80 Optional accessories UltraWhite detergent Liquid detergent for Delicates This multi-purpose powder detergent This liquid detergent is ideal for the has excellent stain removal properties gentle treatment of delicate fabrics, and is suitable for white and light such as wool and silk. Its special...
  • Page 84 Alteration rights reserved/2210 M.-Nr. 07 661 240 / 02...

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