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Miele WT 946i S wps Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Washer-dryer
WT 946 i S
WPS
G
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is essential to read
these instructions before it is
installed or used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 05 876 100

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Washer-dryer WT 946 i S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 05 876 100...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 5 Disposal of the packing material .
  • Page 3 Contents Adding detergent ..........27 Water softener .
  • Page 4 The Miele Waterproof system ........

  • Page 5: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the 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 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    The manufacturer cannot be held responsibility. Repairs should only be responsible for damage caused by undertaken by a Miele approved improper or incorrect use of the appliance. technician. Do not let small children play with...
  • Page 7 (see section on If the connection cable is faulty it "Installation"). During spinning, a transit must only be replaced by a Miele fitting which is still in place may result in approved service technician to protect damage to both the machine and the user from danger.
  • Page 8 – have been treated with inflammable the instructions on the packaging. If in cleaning agents doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser- – have been splashed with hair vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer. lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish...

  • Page 9: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance This washer-dryer can be used: Delay start – to wash separately Delay start allows you to delay the start with a max. load (depending on of a programme from 1 hour up to a programme) of 5 kg; maximum of 9 hours.

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel a Delay start button and display f "Spin" button This is used to delay the start of a for changing a spin speed or programme. selecting The delay time will appear in the – Rinse hold or display.

  • Page 11: Important Control Panel Features

    Description of the appliance Important control panel Spinning at 400 - 1500 rpm features The spin can be set within this range for Programme selector – final spin during a wash programme The programme selector is used to set – for "Thermospin" during drying (see –...

  • Page 12: Washing And Drying Environmentally

    Washing and drying environmentally – Ideally load the maximum amount – Do not exceed the amounts of specified for the programme you are detergent which may be using. recommended by the manufacturer This way energy and water on the packaging. consumption will be kept to a –...

  • Page 13: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time There is a yellow lever behind the Before using the machine for the first detergent drawer facia panel. time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See the relevant section under "Installation". Flushing out the drum ^ Turn on the stopcock.

  • Page 14: Washing

    WASHING Programme overview COTTONS e Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Water plus, Short. Notes – Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily soiled and incontinent laundry. –...
  • Page 15 WASHING Programme overview DELICATES f Fabric type Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care shirts and blouses. Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing. – Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with Pre-wash advisable.
  • Page 16 WASHING Programme overview Starch Fabric type Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons. Notes – The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric conditioner. Max. load 5 kg Drain / Spin – Drain only: Select Without final spin . Notes Max.

  • Page 17: How To Wash Correctly

    How to wash correctly Care symbols - washing Care Fabric Description of Programme: symbols types process (select the appropriate temperature according to the temperature on the care label symbol) Cottons Normal Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash no bar (maximum) machine action and normal spinning Synthetics Reduced...
  • Page 18 How to wash correctly Important - other care symbols Hand wash Do not wash Dry clean Do not dry clean Suitable for chlorine bleaching Do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry At normal temperature At low temperature Do not tumble dry Ironing Hot iron Medium hot iron...

  • Page 19: Separate Washing

    How to wash correctly Separate washing Do not use solvent-based Make sure that the DRYING cleaning agents in this machine. programme selector is at the Finish ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by position. Otherwise the drying care label symbol. Most garments programme set will follow on from have a textile care label in the collar the washing programme.

  • Page 20: Select A Programme

    How to wash correctly Select a programme B Switch the machine on ^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button. G Select the wash programme. C Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door. D Load the drum ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum.

  • Page 21: Selecting Additional Options For The Wash Programme

    How to wash correctly Selecting additional options for the For programmes without a pre-wash: wash programme – Add the total amount to compartment I Select additional option(s) j or directly into the drum on top of the laundry. For programmes with a pre-wash: –...
  • Page 22 How to wash correctly J Adding detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because..too little detergent results in: – Laundry not being cleaned properly and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. –...

  • Page 23: Delay Start

    How to wash correctly Delay start Memory function K Select Delay start If an additional option(s) is selected for a programme, and / or the spin speed is altered, the machine stores these changes in memory at the start of a programme. When that particular programme is chosen again, the display will show the additional option(s) and / or spin speed...

  • Page 24: Adding And Removing Laundry

    How to wash correctly Adding and removing laundry The door cannot be opened, if: Laundry can be added or removed – the suds temperature is above 70°C after the start of one of the following (except when the programmable programmes: function "Opening the door at high temperatures"...

  • Page 25: Programme Cycle

    How to wash correctly Programme cycle MINIMUM IRON 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 absorbancy rate.
  • Page 26 How to wash correctly Special features in the programme sequences: QUICK WASH Main wash Anti-crease: Water level: low At the end of every programme, with Wash rhythm: normal the exception of the WOOLLENS programme, the anti-crease action Rinses switches on for a maximum of 30 Water level: medium minutes.

  • Page 27: Adding Detergent

    Adding detergent Detergent Water hardness Hardness Water mmol/l German All modern detergents produced for range hardness scale automatic washing machines are level °d suitable, including liquid, compact soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7 (concentrated), tablets and special medium 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14 application detergents.

  • Page 28: Fabric Conditioners / Starch Formulations

    Fabric conditioners / starch formulations Fabric conditioners, texturisers The conditioner or liquid starch is automatically dispensed in the last and starch rinse. At the end of the programme a Fabric conditioners make garments soft small amount of water remains in and fluffy to handle and help prevent compartment p.

  • Page 29: Drying

    DRYING Tips on drying Woven and loopknit materials (e.g. T-Shirts, knitted garments) tend to ^ Before drying check the drying shrink to varying extents depending on symbol on the wash care label. their quality. Therefore: to prevent Dry at normal temperature further shrinkage do not over-dry these textiles.

  • Page 30: Programme Overview

    DRYING Programme overview COTTONS Extra dry Fabric type Multi-layered fabrics, which are thoroughly dried in the Normal programme. Additional options Thermospin max. 1500 rpm, Drying / Low temp. – Do not dry jerseywear in the Extra dry programme Note (tendency to shrink) Max.
  • Page 31 DRYING Programme overview MINIMUM IRON Normal plus Fabric type Minimum iron items which are made of synthetic or blended fabrics (e.g. pullovers, dresses, trousers) which are not dried adequately in the Normal programme. Additional Thermospin max. 900 rpm, Drying / Low temp. options Note –...

  • Page 32: Separate Drying

    DRYING Separate drying D Load the drum ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely The separate drying programme in the drum. must be used if the load in the wash programme is greater than the Maximum load: maximum load permitted for drying, Cottons .

  • Page 33: Programme Selection

    DRYING Programme selection Additional options for the drying programmes G Select a drying programme H Select an additional option The programmes are described in the "Drying programme charts". "Thermospin" ^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly until the indicator lamp for the spin speed you want for the thermospin ^ Turn the programme selector to the comes on.

  • Page 34: Delay Start

    DRYING Delay start Exception: Delay start I Select Delay start J Start the programme The START indicator lamp will flash as soon as a programme can be started. ^ Press the START button. After the programme has started the START indicator lamp will light up constantly.

  • Page 35: Washing And Drying

    WASHING AND DRYING Washing and drying in a G Add detergent continuous sequence Use approximately 1/3 less detergent than is recommended by the Where the amount of laundry to be manufacturer on the packaging. washed and dried in one programme does not exceed the maximum H Select the programme.

  • Page 36: After Each Washing Or Drying Programme

    After each washing or drying programme At the end of a programme ^ Close the door. Otherwise there is the danger of ^ A buzzer will sound (see objects being placed inadvertently in "Programmable functions") and the the drum. If these remained Anti crease / Finish light will come on.
  • Page 37 After each washing or drying programme After drying "Rinse out fluff" programme The fluff which occurs during drying can collect in the drum and also in the suds container. It is best to rinse out this fluff before the machine is used again, so that it cannot be deposited on the next load of laundry.

  • Page 38: Changing A Programme Sequence

    Changing a programme sequence To change a programme which Programme sequences can be has been locked changed after the START button has See section "Safety lock". been pressed. It is also possible to select a follow-on drying programme any time up to the end of a washing programme.

  • Page 39: Safety Lock

    Safety lock Safety lock To de-activate the safety lock ^ Press the START button until the Electronic programme locking (the Locked indicator lamp goes out. Locked indicator lamp is on) prevents the door from being opened Or, if the Anti-crease / Finish indicator is or the programme cancelled during a flashing: programme.

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Care

    Press ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available down the red release catch and at from the Miele UK Spare Parts the same time pull the drawer right Department, Part Number 98013530, out of the machine.
  • Page 41 Cleaning and care ^ Clean the siphon tube. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment p and rinse under warm running water. The channel in compartment p should also be cleaned. 2. Replace the siphon securely. Over time, detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the detergent drawer housing.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter in the water ^ First turn off the stopcock. inlet ^ Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet The machine has a filter to protect the hose to the stopcock. water inlet valve.

  • Page 43: Problem Solving Guide

    With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money. The following charts are designed to help you establish the cause of a fault or problem, and rectify it.

  • Page 44: The Programme Does Not Start

    If one of the following There is a fault. Start the programme again. indicator lamps is If the indicator light flashes flashing again, call the Miele Service - Soak/Pre-wash Dept. - Washing - Rinses The "Locked" indicator The safety lock is De-activate the safety lock as lamp is on.

  • Page 45: The Wash Programme Stops And A Fault Indicator Light Comes On

    – Has the drain hose been fitted too high? Maximum delivery head 1.00 m. The Waterproof system – Call the Miele Service has reacted. department. The Final spin indicator The final spin has not – Loosen the laundry.

  • Page 46: A Fault Indicator Lamp Comes On But The Wash Programme Continues As Normal

    – the inlet hose is kinked. programme has run The water pressure is – In this case, call the Miele normally. too low. Service Dept. The filter in the water – Clean the filter as described inlet hose is dirty.

  • Page 47: General Problems Or An Unsatisfactory Wash Or Drying Result

    Problem solving guide General problems or an unsatisfactory wash or drying result. Problem Possible cause Remedy The door cannot be The machine is not Insert the plug in the connected to the socket. opened. electricity supply. Power cut. Open the door as described at the end of this section.
  • Page 48 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The door cannot be For safety reasons the Option 1 opened during or after door cannot be Wait until the temperature has drying. opened when the dropped below 70°C and then internal temperature is open the door.
  • Page 49 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is still The load weighed less In future dry small loads in damp after a drying than 1 kg. The moisture a TIMED DRYING cycle. sensing system cannot programme. operate with too small a load.
  • Page 50 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed spun satisfactorily. was too low. for the next wash programme. The machine was not Always mix large and small able to distribute the items in a load to avoid laundry load evenly.
  • Page 51 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There is an excessive Too much detergent – Follow the manufacturer’s build-up of foam. was used. instructions on dosage given on the packaging. – Take the water hardness level into account. – Use less detergent for lightly soiled or small loads.
  • Page 52 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent does Liquid detergents usually – Use a general purpose not give the required contain no bleaching detergent containing a result. agents. They do not bleaching agent. remove fruit, coffee and – Pour stain removers into tea stains.

  • Page 53: 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 Caution: If laundry has been event of a blocked drain outlet washed at a high temperature, water and/or power failure draining out of the machine will still ^ Switch the machine off. be hot.

  • Page 54: Opening The Drum Door

    Problem solving guide Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. ^ Use a spoon handle or similar to push the emergency door latch downwards (see illustration).

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Fluff Filter And Pump

    Problem solving guide Cleaning the fluff filter and pump The fluff 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. ^ Open the access flap.

  • Page 56: After Sales Service

    1 year. – Your Miele Dealer or See the guarantee card supplied with the appliance for further details. – The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate.

  • Page 57: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Electrical connection f Adapter strips b The Waterproof system g Door interior plate with fixing points for a front panel c Drain hose with flexible / detachable h Four height adjustable screw feet swivel elbow d Detergent dispenser i Access panel to the fluff filter and the drain pump...

  • Page 58: Installation Surface

    If the machine is installed on a raised plinth, it has to be secured against slippage during spin using retaining clips (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). Otherwise there is the danger of the machine moving about.

  • Page 59: Removing The Transit Fitting

    Installation and connection Removing the transit fitting C Withdraw the two bars together with the support plate. A Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°. D Plug the holes with the plastic caps B Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°. supplied. The machine must not be moved without the transit fitting in place.

  • Page 60: Levelling The Machine

    Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ Loosen counternut 2 with a screwdriver by turning it anti-clockwise, then unscrew foot 1 together with the counternut. ^ Put the machine back on all four feet.

  • Page 61: Building Under

    The raising kits (incl. Fitting instructions) are available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. – The machine must not be used without the front panel in place. – Connections for electricity, water and...

  • Page 62: Matching The Facia Panel To The Height Of Adjacent Drawer Fronts

    The machine front can be fitted with a decor panel to match kitchen units. The adapter can be height adjusted to match the height of adjacent drawer If fitted in a MIELE kitchen, a front panel fronts by: can be ordered pre-drilled with the necessary fixing holes.

  • Page 63: Fixing The Panel In Position

    Installation and connection ^ Drill fixing holes for the inner door Drilling template panel to the specified depth. ^ Place the template on the lower edge On chipboard fronts: inject silicone of the rear of the door panel. sealant (supplied) into the There are four short parallel marks in all (= Ø10 mm) free holes.

  • Page 64: Aligning The Door

    Installation and connection Aligning the door To align the door add or remove the spacers located underneath the door The door must align so that it is flush latch. with the control panel. If the door is not Additional spacers are supplied in the flush with the control panel it will not accessory pack.

  • Page 65: Fitting A Plinth Facing

    Installation and connection Fitting a plinth facing. Fitting the plinth facing: ^ Stick the velcro strip provided to the The appliance plinth below the door can be fitted with a plinth facing to appliance plinth. match your kitchen. For this the following procedure is The height and return of the appliance recommended: plinth cannot be altered.

  • Page 66: The Miele Waterproof System

    Installation and connection The Miele Waterproof system 2) Electronic unit and washing machine housing The Miele Waterproof system protects the washing machine from water – Sump damage. Any leaking water is collected in a The system consists of three main sump in the base of the appliance.

  • Page 67: Connection To The Water Supply

    " thread. The stopcock should Installation be fitted by a qualified plumber. For the Miele Waterproof system to function correctly, it may only be fitted The connection point is subject in the positions shown in the to mains water pressure. Turn on the illustrations above.
  • Page 68 Installation and connection The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The Waterproof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it.
  • Page 69 Installation and connection Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the Miele Waterproof system hose from the stopcock it is essential to disconnect the machine from the electricity supply first. Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement.

  • Page 70: Connection To The Drainage System

    For draining the water away with a delivery head over 1 metre (and up to a max. of 1.8 metres) a 2nd "Duo-drain pump" is available together with the corresponding kit from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Dept.

  • Page 71: 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 national and local safety regulations.

  • Page 72: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Full Energy Water Programme load consumpti consumpt duration Programmes h min WASHING COTTONS 95°C 1.70 1 53 COTTONS 60°C 0.95 1 56 COTTONS 40°C 0.50 1 56 MINIMUM IRON 40°C 0.45 1 20 DELICATES 30°C 0.40 1 00 WOOLLENS 30°C 0.15 0 38...

  • Page 73: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 82.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 57.5 cm Weight, empty 102 kg Max. floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity - Washing max. 5.0 kg dry laundry Capacity - Drying max. 2.5 kg Cottons Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating...
  • Page 75 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...

  • Page 76: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions A Press the additional option buttons The programmable functions can be Soak and Pre-wash at the same time, used to tailor programmes to suit hold pressed in and . . your individual requirements. Once B . . . switch the machine on with the activated the programmable I-ON / 0-OFF button.

  • Page 77: Additional Rinse For The Cottons Programme

    Programmable functions Additional rinse for the A Press the additional option buttons Soak and Pre-wash at the same time, COTTONS programme hold pressed in and . . Suitable for areas with soft water B . . . switch the machine on with the (hardness range I).

  • Page 78: Buzzer

    Programmable functions Buzzer A Press the additional option buttons Soak and Pre-wash at the same time, An audible tone will sound at the end hold pressed in and . . of a washing / drying programme. B . . . switch the machine on with the I-ON / 0-OFF button.

  • Page 79: Opening The Door At High Temperatures

    Programmable functions Opening the door at high A Press the additional option buttons Soak and Pre-wash at the same time, temperatures hold pressed in and . . It is possible to open the door during B . . . switch the machine on with the a washing or drying programme, I-ON / 0-OFF button.

  • Page 80: Final Residual Moisture After Drying

    Programmable functions Final residual moisture after – the WASHING and DRYING programme selectors are at the drying Finish position. The machine is set to give the best A Press the additional option buttons drying results. You do, however, have Soak and Pre-wash at the same time, the option of shortening or hold pressed in and .
  • Page 84 Alteration rights reserved / 3404 / WT 946 i S M.-Nr. 05 876 100 / 03 en - GB This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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