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- Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 211 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 272 390...
- Page 2 The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled. incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the Ensure that any plastic wrappings, environment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ....29 Interrupting a programme ......... . . 30 Altering a programme once selected . - Page 5 The Miele water protection system ........
- Page 6 This machine is not a toy! To avoid liability. Repairs should only be the risk of injury do not allow undertaken by a Miele approved children to play on or near it or to technician. play with the controls. Supervise its Ensure current is not supplied to the use by the elderly or infirm.
- Page 7 If the connection cable is faulty it damage to both the machine and must only be replaced by a Miele adjacent furniture or appliances. approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
- Page 8 Accessory parts may only be fitted machine is in operation. Only then is when expressly approved by Miele. the stability of the machine guaranteed. If other parts are used, guarantee, If the correct amount of detergent...
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Page 9: Special Programmes
Your machine also has the following special programmes in addition to the In these programmes, the laundry is standard Cottons and Minimum iron washed and spun very gently to reduce programmes. creasing and the amount of ironing required, thus providing "Easy care" for your laundry. - Page 10 After the start of a programme, the The indicator or check light marked PC duration of the programme selected will is the interface used by Miele service be shown in the display counting down technicians during servicing work for in hours and minutes and finally in testing purposes and for updating the minutes.
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Page 11: Programme Selector
See the following page for more for selecting the wash programme information. and temperature for that programme. The programme selector can be b Start turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. starts the wash programme. Additional options can be added to show which section of the wash the basic programme. - Page 12 After a programme has started, the maximum programme duration (wash time) will appear in the display in hours and minutes. In the Cottons , Minimum iron and Auto- matic programmes, the machine measures the amount of water absorbed by the laundry and uses this to calculate the load during the first 10 minutes.
- Page 13 Press the "Spin" button to select a different spin speed. N.B.: you cannot select a spin speed higher than the maximum allowed for the basic wash programme chosen. The programme selector is used to set The indicator lights show the speed the basic wash programme and the selected.
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Page 14: Detergent
Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See the relevant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared for using for the first time. - Page 15 – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amount of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. – Use the Automatic or the Quick wash – Reduce the amount of detergent with programme for smaller amounts of smaller loads (approx.
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Page 16: Programme Chart
See the "Programme chart" in the next section for information on which Please note: programmes to use for different fabric To help familiarise yourself with your types. washing machine, please read the sections "Before washing", "Loading the drum and adding detergent", "Selecting a programme"... -
Page 17: Additional Options
9ö876 Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus – Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily soiled Notes laundry. – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the Intensive additional option. - Page 18 Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and easy care cotton shirts and blouses. Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive Notes – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the Intensive additional option.
- Page 19 Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cottons programme. Additional option Water plus Notes – Use less detergent (as for a half load). – If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action". See "Programmable functions".
- Page 20 Hand wash (If no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold) Do not wash apf Dry clean Do not dry clean Suitable for chlorine bleaching Do not use chlorine bleach At normal temperature At low temperature Do not tumble dry Hot iron Medium hot iron Cool iron...
- Page 21 Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine. ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by care label symbol. Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam. Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times before being washed together with other garments.
- Page 22 Take care. The drum flaps are spring-loaded. ^ Gently press your hand against the rear drum flap. ^ Press the I-On/0-Off button in. ^ Press the Lid button and open the outer lid fully. ^ Press the drum lock and at the same time, push the front flap inwards (in the direction of the ^ Open the inner lid.
- Page 23 ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. To protect multi-layered garments with particularly fine outer layers from damage, always use a washing bag.
- Page 24 Take care not to trap items of laundry when closing the drum flaps. ^ Close the inner lid by pressing gently on the lock so that it clicks into position. If the inner lid is not closed properly, the wash programme cannot start and the Excess detergent check light will flash rapidly.
- Page 25 It is important to dispense the correct amount, because ..too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and over time becoming grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry.
- Page 26 In some programmes the maximum spin speed is limited. The machine will not allow a higher spin speed to be selected. Additional options can be selected as long as they are compatible with the basic programme being used. Each press of the top button selects the additional options in the following order: Intensive or Intensive and Pre-wash or Intensive and Soak or Pre-wash or Soak...
- Page 27 If you want to increase the water level For normal to heavy soiling or where for a wash process you can choose one staining is visible. of the four options for the Water plus button. See "Programmable functions - The duration of the main wash is Water plus system".
- Page 28 Finish . instead of the plugs supplied (see "Installation - removing the transit fittings") to make it easier to move the machine around. The hose and cable clip is available through your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
- Page 29 Once a programme has started the machine cannot recognise any Laundry can be added or removed adjustment to the load. after any programme has already started. For this reason, if laundry is added or ^ Press the Lid button. removed after the start of a programme, the machine will always complete the The drum will automatically rotate to the programme cycle for a full load.
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Page 30: Programme Sequence
^ Switch the washing machine off with ^ Turn the programme selector to the I-On/0-Off button. Finish . To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage ^ Switch the machine back on with the you want the programme to continue at, I-On/0-Off button. - Page 31 This washing machine has fully Main wash electronic controls with automatic load recognition. This machine takes in the Water level: low right amount of water required for the Wash rhythm: normal programme depending on the amount Rinses of laundry and its absorbency rate. This Water level: high means that programme cycles and No of rinses: 2 or 3...
- Page 32 Main wash Water level: low Water level: medium Wash rhythm: normal Wash rhythm: Woollens Final spin: yes Rinses Water level: medium No of rinses: 2 Water level: high Spinning No of rinses: 2 Rinse and interim spin : yes Final spin: yes Final spin: yes Main wash Anti-crease:...
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Page 33: Water Softeners
For programmes with a pre-wash you dispense them into compartment j in will need to purchase a special con- the following order: tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de- partment which sits in the main wash 1. Detergent compartment j of the detergent dis- 2. -
Page 34: Adding Starch Separately
If starching frequently, the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel Fabric conditioners make garments soft will need regular cleaning to remove to handle and help prevent static cling any residual starch. See "Cleaning when tumble drying. the detergent dispenser drawer". -
Page 35: E-Cloth
^ The drum can be cleaned using a suitable proprietary stainless-steel cleaning agent. A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part number 98013530, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. - Page 36 Over time, detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the detergent drawer housing. Remove detergent residues regularly. ^ Before replacing the detergent drawer, use a bottle brush or similar to clean them out. ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and remove.
- Page 37 ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet The washing machine has a filter to hose to the stopcock. protect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose should be checked every six months, or more often if there are frequent interruptions...
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Page 38: The Programme Does Not Start
With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. You should, however, note the following: Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. - Page 39 Start the programme again. If Rinses the fault indicator occurs again, contact the Miele Ser- vice Dept. A To switch off the fault message: switch the washing machine off with the I-On/0-Off button and turn the programme selector to Finish .
- Page 40 Check drain The drain outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the drain restricted. pump as described in "Problem solving guide – Opening the lid in the event of a blocked water outlet and/or a power failure". Check inlet The water inlet is Check whether restricted.
- Page 41 The transport base lever Push it over to the left. has not been moved over to the left. The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed was too low. for the next wash programme. This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
- Page 42 Liquid detergents usually – Use a general purpose contain no bleaching detergent containing a agents. They do not bleaching agent. remove fruit, coffee and – Pour stain removers into compartment j of the tea stains. dispenser drawer and liquid detergent into a dispenser ball.
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Page 43: Open The Lid
An imbalance has Turn the drum by hand to prevented automatic the correct position. drum positioning. Always mix large and small items in a load to avoid imbalance. Mixing both large and small items in the load gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly to keep the machine stable... - Page 44 ^ Switch the washing machine off. ^ Unscrew the fluff filter lid until water runs out. To stop the flow of water: ^ Tighten the fluff filter back up again. ^ Use the yellow lever to open the access flap. Once the flow of water ceases: If the drain outlet is blocked, up to 25 litres of water will be retained in the...
- Page 45 ^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly. Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. ^ Check that the impeller can turn easily. Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
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Page 46: Optional Accessories
In the event of any faults which you Optional accessories for this washing cannot remedy yourself, please contact machine are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts – Your Miele Dealer or Department. – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). -
Page 47: Transport Base
a Mains connection cable e Transport base lever b Inlet hose f Feet c Lid with fascia panel g Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow d Access to fluff filter, drain pump and emergency release... - Page 48 This washing machine is fitted with a transport base to allow it to be moved around. Do not use force to manoeuvre the machine over obstacles e.g. in doorways. The maximum floor clearance is 8 mm. The transport Only then is the stability of the machine base could get stuck and be guaranteed.
- Page 49 ^ Remove the packaging and position the washing machine where you want to use it. ^ Plug the 4 large holes with the caps supplied. The transit bars and screws should be stored in a safe place for future ^ Unscrew and remove the 4 outer use.
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Page 50: Installation Surface
A concrete floor is the most suitable – We recommend a plywood base ( at installation surface for a washing least 60 x 45 x 3 cm). The base machine. It is far less prone to vibration should span several joists and be during the spin cycle than wooden bolted to the joists and not only to floorboards or a carpeted surface. -
Page 51: The Miele Water Protection System
– Overflow protection This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water. If the water The Miele water protection system level exceeds a certain level, the protects the washing machine from drain pump switches in and pumps water damage. -
Page 52: Connection To The Water Supply
Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement. These are tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa. - Page 53 . Connected securely to a standpipe. . Connected securely to a floor gully. If required the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 metres. The necessary parts can purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele dealer.
- Page 54 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a national and local safety regulations.
- Page 55 in kWh in litres Normal Intensive 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 1 h 45 min 2 h 00 min 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 – 1 h 59 min 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 1 h 29 min 1 h 59 min 40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 –...
- Page 56 Height 90 cm Height with lid open 139 cm Width 45 cm Depth 60 cm Weight, empty 99 kg Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" section Water flow pressure min.
- Page 57 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...
- Page 58 The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to Setting 1: suit your individual requirements. an increase in the rinse water level for The programmable functions are the programmes listed. activated with the help of the Start Setting 2: button and the programme selector.
- Page 59 E Turn the programme selector to the Cottons 75°C position: A P will flash in the display alternating Before you begin, first ensure that: with the number 1, 2, 3 or 4. – The washing machine is switched off. F Each subsequent press on the Start –...
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Page 60: Gentle Action
A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for B Switch the machine on with the washing slightly soiled items more I-On/0-Off button. -
Page 61: Top-Up Rinse For Cottons
A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. When this is activated, additional water flows into the drum at the end B Switch the machine on with the of the main wash to cool the suds I-On/0-Off button. -
Page 62: Memory Function
A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. If an additional option(s) is selected for a programme, and / or the spin B Switch the machine on with the speed is altered, the machine stores I-On/0-Off button. -
Page 63: Soak
A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps A length of time of between 30 minutes B to C. and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 B Switch the machine on with the minute increments for the soak process. - Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/3404/W 211 M.-Nr. 06 272 390 / 00 gb / GB This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.