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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. 12 634 690...
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Before using for the first time..................15 Removing the open spanner ..................15 Miele@home ........................16 1. Remove the transit bars..................... 17 2. Setting up Miele@home................... 17 3. Start the calibration programme ................18 Washing environmentally and economically ............19 1. Prepare the laundry ....................20 2.
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Water softeners ......................40 Dispensing aids ......................40 Fabric conditioner and liquid starch ................40 Recommended Miele detergents ................41 Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010 ..42 Cleaning and care ......................43 Cleaning the external casing and the control panel ..........43 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ..............
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Contents Levelling the machine ....................61 Screwing out and adjusting the feet ..............61 Installing under a continuous worktop ..............62 Washer-dryer stack ....................62 The water protection system ..................63 Connection to the water supply ................... 64 Connecting the water inlet hose ................64 Water drainage........................
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Contents Networking ........................77 Remote control......................77 SmartGrid ........................ 77 RemoteUpdate......................78 Switching off WiFi ......................79 Copyrights and licences for the communication module......... 79 Detergents and care products ................... 80 Detergent......................... 80 Specialist detergents ..................... 80 Fabric care ...
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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.
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The function and operation of the protective measures provided in the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not synchronised with the mains power supply, or these measures must be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.
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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.
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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. Correct use Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk ...
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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.co.uk or from Miele. Strictly observe the instructions on the packaging.
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Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated. A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional accessory).
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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 af- display and various sensor controls. fecting the water inlet and The individual sensor controls are ex- drainage...
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Operating the washing machine g Time display i Start/Add laundry sensor control After the programme has started, the The programme can be started programme duration will appear in as soon as the sensor control is the display in hours and minutes. flashing on and off.
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Miele, free of charge. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the old appliance prior to disposal. You are legally obliged...
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Before using for the first time Remove the drain hose elbow Damage resulting from incorrect from the drum installation and connection. Installing and connecting the wash- An elbow piece for the drain hose is ing machine incorrectly will cause stored in the drum.
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- a WiFi network Therefore, the availability of featured - the Miele@mobile App functions cannot be guaranteed. - a Miele user account. The user ac- Miele@home availability count can be created via the Miele@mobile App. The ability to use the Miele app de-...
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will appear on the time display. There are 2 ways of connecting: Tip: If the connection has not been set 1. Via the Miele app (default) up when the timeout has finished 2. Via WPS counting down, repeat the process.
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Before using for the first time Opening the door at the end of the 3. Start the calibration pro- programme gramme The door remains locked during the anti- For optimum water and electricity con- crease phase. The control field lights up sumption and excellent wash results, it for the first 10 minutes.
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This will keep the energy and water and odours to build up in the washing consumption to a minimum in relation machine. Miele therefore recommends to the size of the load. cleaning the washing machine once every month.
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1. Prepare the laundry 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. Damage due to solvent-based cleaning agents Cleaning agents containing benzine, stain remover, etc., can damage...
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Once the programme has started, the washing machine can be operated with the Miele app. You must touch the Start/Add laun- dry sensor control to enable operation via the Miele app. Touching the sensor control also locks the door of the washing machine.
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3. Load the washing machine Open the door Close the door Take hold of the door and pull it open. Make sure that no items are caught between the door and the seal. Check the drum for pets or foreign objects before loading it with laundry.
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4. Select programme settings Selecting a temperature and Selecting Extras spin speed The selection of extras available for the wash programme lights up dimly. The wash programme’s preset temper- ature and spin speed light up brightly. The choice of available temperatures and spin speeds for the wash pro- gramme light up dimmed.
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5. Add detergent There are several options for adding de- Adding fabric conditioner tergent. Detergent dispenser drawer Any detergent suitable for automatic front loading washing machines can be used. Please observe the instructions for use and dosage on the detergent packaging.
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Each capsule contains the correct amount for one wash cycle. Caps are available to order from Miele or from the Miele online shop (see the Open the lid of the / compart- end of this booklet for contact details).
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5. Add detergent Switching off/changing Cap- Dosing In order to switch off CapDosing, touch the brightly lit sensor. In order to change CapDosing, touch one of the other capsule sensors. Tips on dosing Adjust the detergent dosage to the level of soiling of the laundry and the size of the load.
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6. Starting the programme Starting a programme Adding laundry during a pro- gramme sequence (AddLoad) Laundry can be added or removed at any time, provided that the symbol is not illuminated on the control field. Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor control. ...
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7. End of programme Opening the door and removing Items left in the drum could discolour the laundry other items in the next wash or be- come discoloured themselves. The door remains locked during the anti- Remove all items from the drum. crease phase.
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Spinning Final spin speed in wash pro- Selecting Rinse hold (final spin) grammes Touch the sensor control (Rinse hold). When a programme is selected, the sensor control for the optimum spin The laundry is not spun after the final speed for that programme will be rinse and remains in the rinse water.
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Delay start/SmartStart Starting Delay start Delay start Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry With the Delay start function, you can sensor control. delay the start of the programme. The Delay start process starts and This function is active when the counts down on the time display.
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Delay start/SmartStart Setting the time period SmartStart If the SmartGrid programming The SmartStart function lets you function is activated, the function of define a time period during which your the sensor control changes. The washing machine will start automatic- time display no longer shows the delay ally based on an external signal.
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Programme chart ECO 40-60 Max. load 8,0 kg Items For normally soiled cotton garments A laundry load consisting of mixed cottons that are intended for washing at 40 °C or 60 °C can be washed in the same wash cycle. This programme is the most efficient in terms of energy and water consumption for washing cottons.
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- Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Delicates programme. - If the preset Pre-ironing extra is switched off, the maximum load capacity is increased to 2.0 kg. MobileStart The Miele app is used for selecting programmes and operating the appliance. QuickPowerWash 60 °C – 40 °C Max. load 4,0 kg...
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Programme chart Express 20 Cold to 40 °C Max. load 3,5 kg Items Cotton garments that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly soiled The Short extra option is activated automatically. Dark garments/Denim Cold to 60 °C Max. load 3.0 kg Items Black and dark items made of cotton, mixed fibre or denim - Wash inside out.
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Extra options You can use the extra options buttons to Pre-ironing augment the wash programmes. In order to reduce creasing, the laundry Selecting extra options undergoes a smoothing process at the end of the programme. Reducing the Extra options are selected and deselec- maximum load by 50 % will achieve a ted using the relevant sensor buttons on better result.
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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 continues to turn at intervals for up to ...
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Changing the programme sequence Changing a programme (safety Cancelling a programme lock) You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. A programme, temperature, spin speed or selected options cannot be changed Turn the programme selector to the once the machine has been successfully position.
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Garment care label symbols Washing Drying The figure quoted in the bucket is the Normal temperature maximum temperature at which the Low temperature garment can be washed. Do not tumble dry Normal agitation Reduced agitation Ironing Much reduced agitation ...
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Detergent The correct detergent Refill packs of detergent When purchasing detergent buy refill All detergents produced for automatic packs wherever possible. This helps re- washing machines are suitable. Follow duce the amount of waste packaging. the manufacturer's instructions and dosage recommendations on the pack- Colour run and dye removers/ aging.
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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 capsules UltraWhite UltraColor ECO 40-60 –...
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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 ECO 40-60 – – Cottons – – Minimum iron –...
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the external casing Cleaning the detergent dis- and the control panel penser drawer Removing the dispenser drawer Risk of electric shock! Mains voltage is present when the washing machine is switched off Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply before cleaning or maintenance.
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the siphon and the / compartment channel Liquid starch results in clogging. If clogged, the siphon in the / compartment will not work and the compartment can overflow. Clean the siphon particularly thor- oughly after using liquid starch a few times.
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Cleaning and care Reassemble in reverse order. Hygiene info (Cleaning the drum) Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve Washing at low temperatures and/or us- Using pliers, carefully loosen the ing liquid detergent can cause bacteria ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unpleasant odours to build up in the and unscrew it.
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You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
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Wait at least 2 minutes before reconnecting the washing machine to the electricity supply. Switch the washing machine on again. Restart the programme. If the fault message appears again, contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
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lights up in the time Miele@home is not set up. display when the Mo- Network the washing machine; see “Before using for bileStart programme the first time – 2. Setting up Miele@home”. is selected. Miele@home is not available. lights up in the ...
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(see “Installation – Levelling the machine”). Check whether the maximum drainage head height of 1 m has been exceeded. If the fault message appears again, contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The washing machine can still be used, but without the Pre-ironing extra.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The laundry has not The machine detected an imbalance during the final been spun properly and spin cycle and reduced the spin speed automatically. is still wet. Include both large and small items in the load as this will give better distribution during spinning.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy There is water next to The sensor control was not activated. the capsule in the fabric Make sure that you remember to activate the conditioner compart- sensor control the next time you insert a cap- ment sule.
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Problem solving guide The door will not open Problem Cause and remedy The door cannot be The drum is locked during a programme. pulled open during a Follow the description in “5. Starting a programme – programme. Adding or removing laundry”. The door will not open The Freshen up programme has been started multiple after the Freshen up pro-...
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Problem solving guide Draining the washing machine Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or Remove the drain filter, though not power cut completely. Switch off the washing machine. Place a suitable container under the access panel, e.g.
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Problem solving guide Risk of water damage Make sure the drain filters are se- curely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. Replace the drain filters correctly and tighten them securely. Close the access panel for the drain pump.
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In the event of any faults which you can- Please note that telephone calls may not remedy yourself, please contact be monitored and recorded for training your Miele dealer or the Miele Cus- purposes. tomer Service Department. EPREL database You can book a Miele Customer Ser-...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Front view a Water inlet hose (pressure tested to e Detergent dispenser drawer 7000 kPa) f Door b Mains connection cable g Access to filters, pumps and emer- c Flexible drain hose (with detachable gency release swivel elbow) h Four height-adjustable feet d Control panel...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Rear view a Drain hose e Water inlet hose (pressure tested to 7000 kPa) b Transport clips for inlet and drain f Safety caps for transit bars hoses and mains connection cable c Mains connection cable g Transport clips for inlet and drain hoses and for storing transit bars d Protruding lid for holding when mov- when not in use...
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(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 spare parts de- partment).
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the right-hand transit bar Removing the transit bars Removing the left-hand transit bar Push the cover out and turn the left- hand transit bar 90° using the span- Push the cover out and turn the left- ner supplied.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Covering holes Risk of damage from incorrect transport. Risk of injury from sharp edges. The washing machine may become There is a risk of injury from reaching damaged if moved without the transit into holes that are not covered. bars in place.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation 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 for levelling the washing machine.
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Washer-dryer stack The washing machine can be combined Risk of electric shock due to ex- with a Miele tumble dryer in a washer- posed cables dryer stack. The appropriate “WTV” There is a risk of coming into contact stacking kit* to match your dryer is re- with live parts while the lid is re- quired.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation The water protection system The Miele water protection system pro- tects all parts of the washing machine from water damage. The system consists of three main com- ponents: - the inlet hose - the electronic unit and drainage and...
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Slowly open the stopcock and check the connection for leaks. Correct the position of the seal and screw thread if necessary. Maintenance Only use a genuine Miele hose that has been pressure tested to withstand at least 7,000 kPa should you ever need a replacement.
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If required, the hose can be extended to a length of up to 5 m. Accessories are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Customer Service Depart- ment. For drain heights of more than 1 m (up to a maximum delivery head of 1.8 m), a...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Direct connection to a sink drain out- a Adapter b Spigot nut c Hose clip d End of the hose Fit adapter to the sink drain outlet using nut . Attach the end of hose to adapter .
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If that is not possible, ensure Miele product must also be maintained that a suitable means of disconnection in isolated operation or in operation that is provided on the installation side for is not synchronised with the mains each pole.
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Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 643 mm Depth with door open 1077 mm Height for building under 850 mm Width for building under 600 mm Weight Approx. 80 kg Capacity 8,0 kg dry laundry Supply voltage See data plate Rated load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data...
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UK Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this washing machine complies with UK Radio Equip- ment Regulations 2017, as amended. The complete text of the UK declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk...
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Programmable functions Programmable functions The programmable functions are used to alter the washing machine’s elec- Buzzer duration tronics to suit changing requirements. Buzzer Programmable functions can be Keypad tone altered at any time. PIN code Opening the programming level Control field switch-off behaviour ...
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Programmable functions Editing and saving a program- Exit programming level mable function Turn the programme selector to . You can either switch a programmable The option you have selected is now function on/off or select different op- stored in memory. You can change it tions.
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Programmable functions Also enter the second and third num- Sensor tone bers and confirm the numbers with Each touch of a sensor control is con- the Start/Add laundry sensor. firmed with an audible tone. The lock is released and a wash pro- gramme can now be selected and star- Selection ted.
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Longer pre-wash Cottons The boiling point for water is lower at high altitudes. In order to avoid water If you require a longer pre-wash you boiling, Miele recommend activating can extend the pre-wash time. the reduce temperature setting at alti- Options tudes of more than 2000 m above sea...
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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 + extra is selec- be permanently set to the highest ted. value.
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Programmable functions Low water pressure Backlight brightness dimmed If the water pressure is below 100 kPa (1 bar), the washing machine cancels The brightness of the dimmed sensors the programme and the fault mes- in the control panel can be set to one sage appears.
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“SmartStart” function rather than the Remote control “Delay start” function. Use the sensor control to set a You can use the Miele app to check the status of your washing machine SmartStart time period. The washing machine will then start within the time from anywhere and start it remotely.
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If you do not install an update, you can - Some software updates can only be continue to use your washing machine carried out by the Miele Customer in the usual way. However, Miele re- Service Department. commends installing updates. Starting the update...
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The copyrights held appears on the time display. by Miele and third parties must be re- - The WiFi is switched off. spected. - The WiFi connection will be reset to Furthermore, this communication mod- the factory default setting.
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These specialist detergents are available available for this washing machine. All as convenient single-use capsules. products have been designed for Miele washing machines. Caps Sport These and many other products can be - For synthetic fabrics ordered from www.shop.miele.com, the...
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Detergents and care products Fabric care Machine care These fabric care products are available Descaling agent as convenient single-use capsules. - Removes heavy limescale deposits Fabric conditioner cap - Mild and gentle with natural citric acid - Fabric conditioner for freshly scented - Gentle on heater elements, drum and laundry other components...
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