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Miele WCA020 Quick Start Manual

Miele WCA020 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
Washing machine
These short instructions are not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with
the appliance. Please read the operating instructions supplied with your washing machine
before using it for the first time and take note of the Warning and Safety instructions, as
well as the full descriptions on how to use your appliance.
en - AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 11 637 120

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Washing machine These short instructions are not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with the appliance. Please read the operating instructions supplied with your washing machine before using it for the first time and take note of the Warning and Safety instructions, as well as the full descriptions on how to use your appliance.

  • Page 2: Before The First Use

    Before the first use ɑ Damage resulting from incorrect installation and connection. Installing and connecting the washing machine incorrectly will cause serious damage. Please read the separate operating instructions supplied with the appliance. ɑ Damage resulting from failure to remove the transit bars. Failure to remove the transit bars can result in damage to the washing machine and to adjacent cabinetry or appliances.
  • Page 3 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Access to drain filter, drain pump and emergency release Door...
  • Page 4 Operating the washing machine                (temperature) sensor  (Start/Add laundry) Indicator lights for selecting the temperature. sensor = Water inlet or drainage faults   (temperature) sensor ...

  • Page 5: Indicator Lights

     (Start/Add laundry) sensor  Touching the  sensor starts the selected programme. Start/Add laundry will light up constantly in the display.  Once the programme has been started, the  sensor allows you to add laundry. Programme selector for selecting programmes and for switching the washing machine off.

  • Page 6: Preparing The Laundry

    ĺ Pre-treat stains and badly soiled areas (Please refer to the Miele website or Miele@mobile App for more information on stain removal.). 2. Loading the washing machine Opening the door ĺ...

  • Page 7: Selecting A Programme

    3. Selecting a programme The washing machine is switched on by turning the programme selector to a wash programme. Programme selection ĺ Turn the programme selector to the required programme. The estimated wash time is shown in the time display and the preset temperature and spin speed light up.

  • Page 8: Adding Detergent

    4. Adding detergent There are several options for adding detergent. Detergent dispenser drawer ĺ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergent to the compartments. Detergent for the pre-wash  Detergent for the main wash   /  Fabric softener, liquid starch or capsules CapDosing Three different types of capsules are...

  • Page 9: Starting The Programme

    5. Starting the programme ĺ Touch the  sensor. The door will lock and the programme will start. Adding laundry during a programme sequence Laundry can be added or removed at any time, provided that the  symbol is not lit up on the control panel.

  • Page 10: At The End Of The Programme

    6. At the end of the programme The door is locked in the Anti-crease phase.  appears in the time display. ĺ Turn the programme selector to the  position. The  indicator light will go out. The door will unlock. Note: After the Anti-crease phase, the door will unlock automatically.

  • Page 11: Cancelling A Programme

    Changing the programme (safety lock) It is not possible to change the programme, the temperature, the spin speed or the selected Extras after the programme has started. This prevents the appliance being operated unintentionally, e.g. by children. Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started.

  • Page 12: Selecting Delay Start

    Delay start/Extras Delay start With Delay start you can delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours. This allows you to make use of night- time economy electricity rates, for example. Selecting Delay start ĺ...

  • Page 13: Water Plus

    Extras You can select or deselect Extras by touching the corresponding sensor on the control panel. Short For light soiling with no visible staining. The wash duration is reduced. Water plus The water level in the main wash and the rinses will be increased. You can programme other options for the Water plus Extra.
  • Page 14 Load Programme (in kg) Temperature Items Extra ECO 40–60 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.
  • Page 15 Detergent Miele recommended detergents Miele detergents Miele capsules Programmes UltraWhite UltraColor    – ECO 40-60     – Cottons     – Minimum iron –    – – Woollens  – –...

  • Page 16: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Washing at low temperatures and the use of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up of mould and bacteria in the detergent dispenser drawer. ĺ For hygiene reasons, clean the entire drawer at regular intervals. ĺ...

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser Drawer Housing

    Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ĺ Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing. Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergent can cause bacteria and unpleasant odours to build up in the washing machine.
  • Page 18 With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call.
  • Page 19 ĺ In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours building up in the machine, run the Cottons 90°C programme using the Miele IntenseClean machine cleaner or a universal powder detergent. This will clean the washing machine and prevent a build-up of bacteria and odours.

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