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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 2809i
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. 07 171 130

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 2809i 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. 07 171 130...
  • Page 2: Caring For Our Environment

    Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for our environment ......... 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning and care ..........32 External casing and fascia panel .
  • Page 5 The Miele water protection system ........
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 7 If the connection cable is faulty it data on the data plate (voltage and must only be replaced by a Miele connected load) match the mains approved service technician to protect electricity supply. If in any doubt, the user from danger.
  • Page 8: Correct Use

    A special descaling agent is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 9 Accessory parts may only be fitted damage to component parts and create when expressly approved by Miele. If toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a other parts are used, guarantee, fire and explosion hazard.
  • Page 10: Operating The Washing Machine

    Operating the washing machine Control panel Extra option buttons PC / Optical interface Various extra options can be added This is used by service technicians to the washing programmes. to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to Display update programming data in the See the following page for more...
  • Page 11 Operating the washing machine Programme duration After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes. When delay start is being used, the programme duration will appear after the delay start time has elapsed. During the first 8 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry and...
  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Setting the language Before using the machine for the first You will be asked to select the time ensure that it is correctly language you require for the display. It installed and connected. See is possible to change the language at "Installation and connection".
  • Page 13: Washing Environmentally And Economically

    Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. To make the most out of your –...
  • Page 14: How To Wash Correctly

    How to wash correctly Brief instructions If you use a solvent-based clean- The headings numbered , . . . ing agent (e.g. one containing ben- show the operating sequence and can zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure be used as brief instructions. that any plastic parts (e.g.
  • Page 15 How to wash correctly Switch on the washing machine Select a programme Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ 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.
  • Page 16 How to wash correctly Select an extra option(s) Water plus The water level in the main wash and the rinses will be increased if the Water plus option is selected. However, you can select other settings for Water plus. These are described in "Programmable functions".
  • Page 17 How to wash correctly Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because ..too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. –...
  • Page 18: Start The Programme

    How to wash correctly Start the programme Check that all items have been ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. removed from the drum. Items left in If a delay start time has been selected, the drum could discolour other items then this will count down in the display.
  • Page 19: Spinning

    Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ^ Select the setting using the Spin Programme speed button. The laundry will not be Cottons 1400 spun and will remain suspended in Minimum iron 1200 the final rinse water. This reduces Delicates creasing if the laundry is not going to Woollens...
  • Page 20: Delay Start

    Delay start Delay start allows you to choose when Altering delay start you want the programme to start. The You can change the delay start time at start of a programme can be delayed any time by pressing the Delay start from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 button.
  • Page 21: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons 30°C to 95°C Max. load 5.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Extras Short, Water plus, Pre-wash Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C Max.
  • Page 22 Programme chart Silks cold to 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg Fabric Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace and silk. Note Place tights, bras etc. in a washing bag. Extra Water plus Express cold to 40°C Max.
  • Page 23 Programme chart Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg ® Garment Outerwear made from micro-fibres such as Gore-Tex ® ® SYMPATEX , WINDSTOPPER etc. Notes – Zip up jackets before washing. – Do not use fabric conditioner. Extra options Short, Water plus, Pre-wash Dark garments cold to 40°C Max.
  • Page 24: Programme Sequence

    Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses Interim Final level rhythm level spin spin Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Woollens Silks – Express Automatic Shirts – Denim – Outerwear Dark garments Spin – – – – – = Low water level = Intensive rhythm = Medium water level...
  • Page 25 Programme sequence This machine has fully electronic Special features in the programme controls with automatic load sequences: recognition. It takes in the right amount Anti-crease: of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry At the end of every programme, with and its absorbency rate.
  • Page 26: Garment Care Label Symbols

    Garment care label symbols Washing Ironing The figure quoted in the bucket is the The number of dots indicates the maximum temperature the garment ironing temperature can be washed at. The number of Hot iron (max sole plate temp. bars under the symbol indicates the approx.
  • Page 27: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Changing a programme You can cancel a programme at any After the start of a programme it is no time after it has started. longer possible to select a different programme. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Temperature Cancel programme It is possible to select a different...
  • Page 28: Adding Or Removing Laundry After A Programme Has Started

    Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry Safety lock after a programme has started The safety lock prevents the machine ^ Press the Door button to open the from being opened and programmes drum door. from being cancelled during a wash programme.
  • Page 29: Detergent

    For programmes with a pre-wash you will need to purchase a special container from the Miele Spare Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment for the pre-wash.
  • Page 30: Water Softener

    No visible dirt or stains. Possibly softener. slight body odour. Miele branded water softening tablets Normally soiled are available from the Miele Spare Parts Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight Department or via the internet on stains. www.miele-shop.com. Heavily soiled...
  • Page 31: Fabric Conditioners And Liquid Starch

    Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, thoroughly starch clean the dispenser compartment, Fabric conditioners especially the siphon tube and the make garments soft to handle and help fabric conditioner channel, regularly. prevent static cling when tumble See "Cleaning the detergent drying.
  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    If you have no be hosed down. reason to wash occasionally at this high temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C A range of Miele branded cleaning and programme with detergent but no conditioning agents are available to laundry at regular intervals.
  • Page 33: Descaling The Machine

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from ^ Use a bottle brush to remove compartment and rinse under warm running water. Clean the detergent residues and limescale siphon tube in the same way. from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing.
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet

    Cleaning and care ^ First turn off the stopcock. Cleaning the filter in the water inlet ^ 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...
  • Page 35: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the 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 36: Fault Messages In The Display

    Problem solving guide Fault messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy lights up in the – The water outlet is – Clean the drain filter and display and blocked or the drain pump. restricted. Drain fault – The maximum delivery flashes.
  • Page 37: General Problems

    Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine feet are not Level the machine (see The machine shakes during the spin cycle. level. "Installation"). The laundry has not been The machine detected an Include both large and spun properly and is still imbalance during the final small items in the load as...
  • Page 38: An Unsatisfactory Wash Result

    Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergents – Use a general purpose Liquid detergent does not give the usually contain no detergent containing a required result. bleaching agents. bleaching agent. They do not remove –...
  • Page 39: The Drum Door Does Not Open When You Press The Door Button

    Problem solving guide The drum door does not open when you press the Door button Possible cause Remedy Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/or The machine is not connected to the switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. electricity supply and/or is not switched on.
  • Page 40: 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 event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. 1. Drain the machine If the drain outlet is blocked, (up to 25 litres) of water will be retained in the machine.
  • Page 41 Problem solving guide 2. Open the drum door Door hinged left Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. Door hinged right ^ Use a screwdriver to push the emergency door latch downwards (see illustration).
  • Page 42 Problem solving guide The drain filter access flap is visible when the drum door is open. ^ Check that the impeller can turn easily. Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. ^ Use the lever to open the access Then clean the drain filter and the flap.
  • Page 43: After Sales Service

    Miele service – your Miele Dealer or technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the – the Miele Customer Contact Centre machine's programme data. (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele,...
  • Page 44: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view Inlet hose (tested to withstand Spacer bars pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) Machine door Electricity supply cable Access to drain filter and drain pump Flexible drain hose with flexible (with Access to the emergency door detachable swivel elbow) release and drainage Fascia panel with controls...
  • Page 45: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view Electricity supply cable Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) Transit bar covers Drain hose...
  • Page 46: Installation Surface

    ^ To remove the left and right covers raised plinth, it has to be secured against slippage during spinning 1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the using retaining clips (available from cover as illustrated. the Miele Spare Parts Dept). 2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.
  • Page 47 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 48: Re-Fitting The Transit Bars

    Installation and connection The washing machine must not To avoid the risk of injury the be moved without the transit bars in holes for the transit bars must be place. covered after the transit bars have Store them in a safe place for future been removed.
  • Page 49: Levelling The Machine

    Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew. Washer-dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of this washing machine. To do this the appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (available to order) to match your washing machine is required.
  • Page 50: Building Under A Continous Worktop / In A Kitchen Run

    Installation and connection Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run – The slides* can be used to protect the floor from damage when the machine is pushed into position or N = Niche height (820 - 930 mm) taken out for servicing.
  • Page 51: Matching The Fascia Panel To The Height Of Adjacent Drawer Fronts

    Installation and connection Matching the fascia panel to Removing the spacer bars the height of adjacent drawer All the spacer bars can be removed if fronts the upper edge of the front panel needs to be flush with the upper edge of the Spacer bars machine front directly underneath the fascia panel.
  • Page 52: Fitting The Front Panel

    ^ Hold the front panel in the correct position in front of the machine door. If fitted in a Miele kitchen, the door panel can be ordered pre-drilled with the necessary fixing holes as an optional accessory.
  • Page 53: Fitting A Door Front Panel Made By Another Manufacturer

    Installation and connection Fitting a door front panel made Mark the two hinge holes and the four smaller holes as shown in the by another manufacturer diagram. Preparing the front panel For left hand hinging only: Measure distance X for drilling the –...
  • Page 54: Preparing The Fixing Points

    Installation and connection For right hand hinging only Drill the two hinge holes (C 35 mm/15.5 mm deep) in the – front panel shown decor side face back of the front panel. down, upper edge at the bottom: Next, drill the four smaller holes (C 7 mm/10 mm deep) in the back of the front panel.
  • Page 55: Fitting A Plinth Facing

    Installation and connection Fitting a plinth facing Installation The gap between the lower edge of the washing machine plinth and the floor can be closed up using a suitable kitchen furniture plinth facing. The washing machine plinth has a special groove in which a plinth facing can be fitted.
  • Page 56: The Miele Water Protection System

    – Overflow protection system 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 57: Connection To The Water Supply

    Maintenance and care Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extension. These are tested to withstand pressure of at least...
  • Page 58: Connection To The Drainage System

    If required, the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m. The necessary parts can purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department or Adapter your Miele dealer. * For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max.
  • Page 59: Electrical Connection U.k

    Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 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 current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 60: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 2 h 09 min Cottons 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 1 h 49 min 60°C 2.5 kg 0.70 1 h 03 min 40°C 5.0 kg 0.52 2 h 04 min...
  • Page 61: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 82.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 57.5 cm Depth with door open 118.0 cm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate / plug Consumption data...
  • Page 62 Programmable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.
  • Page 63: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions To access programmable functions To alter a programmable function You can see the different options The programmable functions are available for a programmable function accessed via the Start/Stop button by turning the programme selector. and the programme selector. The option which is currently set will Before you begin, first ensure that: have a tick L beside it.
  • Page 64: Water Plus

    Programmable functions Water plus Gentle action This programmable function is used Activating gentle action reduces the to select the water intake setting for drum action and is suitable for the Water plus extra option. washing slightly soiled items more gently. It should be activated for There are three different options: garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel...
  • Page 65: Code

    Programmable functions Code A code can be used to lock the electronics on the washing machine ^ Press the Start/Stop button. to prevent it being used without your The following will appear in the display: knowledge. Code activated When the code has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the Once the machine is switched off, it washing machine on.
  • Page 66: Temperature Unit

    Programmable functions Temperature unit Keypad tone You can chose for the temperature to An audible tone sounds each time a be displayed as °C/Celsius or button is pressed. °F/Fahrenheit. The machine is delivered with the The machine is delivered with keypad tone deactivated.
  • Page 67: Standby Display

    Programmable functions Standby display Memory To save energy, the display goes out The washing machine will store the and the indicator light for the most recently selected settings Start/Stop button will start flashing (programme, temperature, spin slowly. speed and any extra options) in memory once the programme has The display will always go out, started.
  • Page 68: Optional Accessories

    All the products can also be ordered protecting the colour of the fabric and via the Miele Customer Contact Centre preventing static build-up. (see back cover for contact details). "Down Items"...
  • Page 69 Fabric conditioner This liquid detergent is particularly suitable for cleaning coloured and dark The Miele fabric conditioner will give your laundry a fresh, natural fragrance. garments. The special formulation offers effective stain removal, even at It makes garments soft to handle and...
  • Page 72 Alteration rights reserved/0309/W 2809i M.-Nr. 07 171 130 / 03...

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