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Operating instructions Washer-dryer WT 2679 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. 06 533 690...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposal of your old appliance The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain materials which, if handled are environmentally friendly for disposal or disposed of incorrectly, could be and can normally be recycled.
If using, do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the packaging. Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or It is essential to read these improper use or operation.
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Do not connect the machine to the mains electricity supply by an extension If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele lead. Extension leads do not guarantee approved service technician to protect the required safety of the washer-dryer (e.g.
Frozen hoses may instructions on the packaging. A Miele burst or split. The reliability of the descaling agent is available to order electronic control unit may be impaired (see "Cleaning and care").
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Warning and safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be dried in this following must not be dried in this washer-dryer: washer-dryer: – items which have not been washed. –...
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Accessory parts may only be fitted Make sure that any dispensing balls when expressly approved by Miele. If etc. are removed from laundry before other parts are used, guarantee, the drying programme. These...
Guide to the machine Control panel a Start/Stop button f Programme selector For starting the programme selected For selecting washing and drying and cancelling a programme once it programmes. The programme has started. selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. b Display with –...
Guide to the machine Display With the programme selector at the Further programmes position, you can When a programme is selected the select the following programmes via the display can be used to select and display: Dark garments, Shirts, Denim, change programme parameters.
Before using for the first time Setting the language Before using the machine for the first èeština time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See dansk "Installation and connection". Also deutsch check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water ^ Use the –...
Before using for the first time Reminder to remove transport struts Calibrating the load size sensor to zero To avoid the risk of damage, the ^ Switch the machine on. transport struts must be removed ^ Open the drum door. before the washer-dryer is used for the first time.
Washing and drying environmentally 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 –...
WASHING ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by Brief instructions care label. Most garments have a The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . textile care label in the collar or side show the operating sequence and can seam.
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WASHING ^ Use the - or + button to highlight the B Switch the machine on programme you wish to select and The interior drum lighting will come on. confirm your selection by pressing C Select a programme the OK button. Wait until the display switches to show the menu for the programme selected.
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WASHING ^ You can select any extras options D Load the drum with the extra option buttons. ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. The load size indicator display will appear. Load <25% The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme...
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WASHING E Add detergent – High water consumption (an additional rinse cycle will The load size indicator display will be automatically switch in). replaced with the detergent percentage display. – A burden to the environment. Detergent 75% Add slightly less than half the amount recommended .
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WASHING ^ Remove the laundry. F Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. Only remove laundry from the The estimated programme duration will machine once the drum has stopped count down in the display in one minute turning. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and steps.
WASHING Extra options Short You can use the Extra option buttons to For light to nomal soiling with no augment the basic wash programmes. visible staining. Pre-wash The duration of the main wash is reduced. For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g.
WASHING Adding or removing laundry The door cannot be opened, if: after a programme has started – the suds temperature is above a certain temperature (see "Settings Laundry can be added or removed menu - Door release"). after the programme has started when using the following programmes: –...
WASHING Spinning To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ^ While the spin speed is highlighted in The maximum final spin speed depends on the programme chosen. the display, press the minus (-) button repeatedly to call up the Rinse hold Programme setting and then press OK to confirm Cottons...
WASHING Programme chart Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9876 max. 5.0 kg Fabric type Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics. Extra options Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent. Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 876421 max.
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WASHING Silks / cold to 30°C c max. 1.0 kg Fabric type Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace and silk. Note Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag. Extra option Water plus Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
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WASHING Automatic cold to 40°C 7621 max. 2.5 kg Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Extra option Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid detergent.
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WASHING Proofing 40°C max. 3.0 kg Item For treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, fine, closeweave cotton garments (poplin) or tablecloths to provide a water and dirt resistant finish. Notes – The items should be freshly washed and spun or dried before proofing. –...
WASHING Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses Spinning Final spin level rhythm level Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Silks – Woollens Express Automatic Dark garments Shirts – Denim – Sportswear Outerwear Proofing – – – Curtains –...
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WASHING This washer-dryer 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 the and its absorbency rate.
Do not iron 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 j of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and...
Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. First add detergent and then the water softener. Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water. Miele do not recommend connecting the machine to a household water softener.
WASHING Fabric conditioners or liquid starch formulations or viscous liquid starch to the § compartment as it will clog Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Adding fabric conditioner separately Starch stiffens and gives body to items ^ Add fabric conditioner to of laundry, e.g.
DRYING Separate drying – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, The separate drying programme must depending on the quality of the item. be used if the load in the wash They can be partially dried using the programme is greater than the Smoothing programme.
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DRYING A Sort the laundry The Washing indicator light must not ^ Sort the laundry according to be lit up as this would mean that the type of fibre / weave and the residual corresponding washing programme moisture content. This will help would begin before the drying achieve an even drying result.
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DRYING D Load the drum the drying level reached will also be shown in the display. ^ Open the drum door. The drum lighting switches off once the ^ Load the laundry loosely into the drum. programme has started. G Remove the laundry when the Do not overload the drum.
DRYING Extra option 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 For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the care label glass or the back of the drum when...
DRYING Programme chart Cottons max. 2.5 kg* Extra dry, Normal+, Normal**, Timed drying Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear, underwear, flannelette bed linen. Note Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics as they have a tendency to shrink.
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DRYING Delicates max. 1.0 kg* 8 minutes Fabric type For delicate fabrics made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres, easy care cotton shirts and blouses. Note This programme is for "loosening" up fabrics. They are not completely dried in this programme. Remove garments imme- diately at the end of the programme.
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DRYING Shirts max. 1.0 kg* Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r, Timed drying Garment Shirts and blouses. Extra option Thermospin max. 600 rpm Denim max. 2.5 kg* Extra dry, Normal+, Normal Hand iron r, Hand iron rr, Machine iron, Timed drying Extra option Thermospin max.
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DRYING Smoothing max. 2.5 kg* 8 minutes Fabric type Cotton and linen fabrics. Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres, cottons or synthetics, e.g. trousers, jackets, shirts. Note Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the wash programme. Fabrics are not completely dried in this programme. Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature.
WASHING AND DRYING Washing and drying in a When washing and drying in a continuous sequence continuous sequence the laundry is spun at max. 1200 rpm at the end of Where the amount of laundry to be the wash cycle to prevent it sticking washed and dried in one programme to the drum.
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WASHING AND DRYING D Load the drum ^ Open the drum door and load the laundry loosely in the drum. Follow the load size indicator and do not overload. Do not use detergent dispensing aids, e.g. plastic dispenser balls, for washing followed immediately by the drying programme.
After each washing or drying programme ^ Open the drum door fully. ^ Close the door. Otherwise there is the danger of objects being placed Warning, the metal cap located inadvertently in the drum. If these on the inside of the door glass is remained unnoticed and were very hot after drying.
Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Interrupting a programme ^ Switch the machine off with the I-On/ You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. 0-Off button. ^ Press the Start/Stop button briefly or To continue with the same programme: turn the programme selector to Stop.
Changing the programme sequence Altering the spin speed Electronic programme locking ^ Press the OK button. The spin speed Programme locking prevents the will be shown highlighted. You can machine from being opened or the use the – and + buttons to change programme cancelled during a the spin speed up until the final spin washing or drying programme.
Delay start With delay start you can choose when To begin Delay start you want the programme to end. The ^ Press the Start/Stop button. start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 30°C 900 rpm hours, allowing you to make use of...
Press A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from down the release catch and at the the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, same time pull the drawer right out of or via the internet (depending on the machine.
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A special descaling agent is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet (depending on country).
Cleaning and care ^ First turn off the stopcock and then Cleaning the porthole glass unscrew the threaded union ^ From time to time you should also connecting the free end of the inlet clean ... hose to the stopcock. –...
Problem solving guide What to do, if . . . 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. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Problem solving guide Fault messages in the display Remedy A Message in the display Possible cause Drain – The water outlet is – Clean the drain filter and fault blocked or the drain pump as restricted. described in "Opening the drum door in the –...
Problem solving guide Problems with the load size indicator Problem Possible cause Remedy There was To recalibrate the sensor to the zero setting: The display indicates a load of laundry in the – Remove the laundry from the drum. <25% or no load drum when the –...
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 and connection"). The pump makes This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a strange noises.
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergents usually – Use a general purpose Liquid detergent does not give the contain no bleaching detergent containing a required result. agents. They do not bleaching agent. remove fruit, coffee and –...
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The load was too small In future dry small loads in a The laundry is still damp after a drying for the electronics to timed drying programme. cycle. assess the residual moisture correctly.
Problem solving guide The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button Problem 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.
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the machine off. Drain the machine If the drain outlet is blocked, (up to 25 litres) of water will be retained in the machine.
Problem solving guide Cleaning the drain filter There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel. ^ Unscrew the drain filter completely and then clean it thoroughly. ^ Remove the lever. The drain filter access flap is visible when the drum door is open. ^ Check that the impeller can turn easily.
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The new lamp must be of the same type (G4) with a maximum power output of 5 watts/12 volts. The lamps are available from an electrical retailer, your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. ^ Insert the new lamp in the plastic holder.
The indicator or check light marked PC – your Miele dealer, or is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for – the Miele Service Department testing purposes and for updating the (see back cover for contact details).
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (with flexible, waterproof h Detergent dispenser drawer metallic outer sleeve) i Drum door b Electrical connection j Access panel to the fluff filter and the c - f Flexible drain hose (with drain pump detachable swivel elbow) k Access panel to the emergency door...
Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Transit bar covers d Inlet hose (with flexible, waterproof metallic outer sleeve) e Drain hose...
(available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). ^ To remove the left and right covers 1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the cover as illustrated.
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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.
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Installation and connection To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed. ^ Fit the covers on to the two holes. Then plug the holes as shown with the caps.
Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction. Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew.
Installation and connection Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run A building-under kit (available to order) with a cover plate to replace the machine lid is required. It must be fitted by suitably qualified person to ensure electrical safety. N.B.
Installation and connection Fitting a decor panel The door has a decor frame for fitting a decor panel (available as an optional accessory). Decor panel dimensions Width ....590 mm (-1 mm) Height .
Installation and connection Shortening the door panel Procedure ^ Open the door. You can shorten the door panel to match the height of adjacent kitchen unit door fronts. ^ First remove the door panel: – to do this unscrew the 10 screws First of all you need to calculate (see arrows) from the inside machine measurement X.
Installation and connection Fitting a plinth facing Installation The gap between the lower edge of the 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.
– Overflow protection system This prevents the maching taking in too much water. If the water level The Miele water protection system exceeds a certain level, the drain protects machine from water damage. pump switches in and pumps the The system consists of three main excess water away.
5 m. The machine. necessary parts can purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department or 2. Connected securely to a plastic drain your Miele dealer. pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no need to use a non-return valve.
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 national and local safety regulations.
Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Washing Cottons 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 1 h 53 min 2 h 08 min 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 1 h 29 min 1 h 58 min 40°C 5.0 kg 0.49...
Technical data Height 850 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth with lid fitted 600 mm Depth without lid 575 mm Depth with door open 1180 mm Weight 106 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity - Washing 5.0 kg dry laundry Capacity - Drying...
Settings menu J Language J The Settings menu is used to alter the machine's electronics to suit The display can be set via the changing requirements. Language sub-menu to appear in Settings can be altered at any time. one of several different languages. The flag after the word Language acts To open the Settings menu as a guide to prevent a language which...
Settings menu J Time of day Water plus You first have to decide whether you This setting is used to select the want the time to show in the display. water intake setting for the Water plus Then you have to select either a 24 hour extra option.
Settings menu J Gentle action The machine is delivered with Suds cooling deactivated. Activating gentle action reduces the A tick will appear beside the option to drum action and is suitable for show that it has been set. washing slightly soiled items more gently.
Settings menu J Distribution controller Alter time The maximum final spin speed is The machine is designed to dry limited to prevent the laundry sticking effectively using as little energy as to the drum. (This setting is only possible. However, it is possible to available when washing and drying in lengthen or shorten the drying time a continuous sequence).
Settings menu J ^ After the last number has been Lock entered, press the OK button. The system lock prevents your machine being used without your knowledge. Confirm code When the system lock has been activated, you have to enter a code after ^ Confirm the code with the OK button switching the machine on.
Settings menu J Temperature Keypad tones You can choose for the temperature An audible tone sounds each time a to be displayed as °C/Celsius or button is pressed. °F/Fahrenheit. The machine is delivered with the A tick will appear beside the option to keypad tone switched off.
Settings menu J Standby Memory To save energy, the display goes out If an extra option has been selected after 10 minutes and the indicator for a programme, or the light for the Start/Stop button will start recommended spin speed has been flashing slowly.