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- Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 463 It is to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident, or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 729 410...
- Page 2 Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your The transport and protective packing dealer, your local waste collection cen- has been selected from materials which tre or scrap merchant about potential are environmentally friendly for disposal recycling schemes. and can normally be recycled.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Disposal of the packing material ........2 Disposal of your old appliance . - Page 4 Interrupting a programme ......... . . 26 Altering a programme once selected .
- Page 5 Front view............45 Rear view .
- Page 6 Repairs should only be un- dertaken by a Miele approved engi- neer. Before setting up the machine, The machine is only completely check it for any externally visible isolated from the electricity supply damage.
- Page 7 Faulty components must only be removed (see section on "Installation"). replaced by genuine Miele original During spinning, a transit fitting which is spare parts. Only when these parts are still in place may result in damage to...
- Page 8 Accessory parts may only be fitted Textiles which have been when expressly approved by Miele. pre-treated in solvent based clean- If other parts are used, guarantee, per- ing agents must be thoroughly rinsed in...
- Page 9 – Programme for handwashable fab- In these programmes, the laundry is rics (Silks /) washed and spun very gently to re- duce creasing and the amount of iron- Hand-washable fabrics which crease ing required, thus providing "Easy care" easily but do not contain wool can be for your laundry.
- Page 10 Delay start allows you to delay the start The indicator or check light marked PC of a programme from 30 minutes up to allows a service engineer to update a maximum of 24 hours. your machine in future years. When, for example, new programmes are developed or new fabrics are intro- After the start of a programme, the du- duced, a service engineer will be able...
- Page 11 see the following page for more infor- for selecting the wash programme mation. and temperature for that programme. The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. starts the wash programme for delaying the start of a programme show which section of the wash programme has been reached indicator light on = option selected Indicator light off = option not...
- Page 12 Soak The following functions are shown in the If a soak period has been selected, this display: is added to the programme duration in the display to give a a total running – programme duration (Time left dis- time. play) –...
- Page 13 Press the "Spin" button to select a differ- ent spin speed. However, 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 se- the basic wash programme and the lected.
- Page 14 Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly in- stalled and connected. See the rele- vant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is se- curely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not pos- sible until the machine has been pre- pared for using for the first time.
- Page 15 – Water consumption and energy us- – Do not exceed the amounts of deter- age are determined by the size of the gent which may be recommended by load. the manufacturer on the packaging. – Use the Mixed wash or the Quick –...
- Page 16 See the "Programme chart" in the next section for detailed information on Please note: which programmes to use for different To help familiarise yourself with how to fabrics. use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Se- lecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme"...
- Page 17 9ö876 Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, tow- elling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Rapid, Water plus Notes – Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily soiled and incontinent laundry. – For lightly soiled laundry select the Rapid option. –...
- Page 18 Fabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care shirts and blouses. Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufac- turer. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Rapid – For lightly soiled laundry select the Rapid additional Notes option. – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier iron- ing.
- 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). Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid detergent. Max. load 2.5 kg Fabric Fabric, Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and cotton garments which can be washed to-...
- Page 20 With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice. Do not used 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.
- Page 21 ^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button. ^ Open the stopcock. ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads ^ Turn the programme selector to the consisting of both large and small required programme.
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Page 22: Water Plus System
For heavily soiled and stained items. For light to normal soiling with no visi- ble staining. The duration of the COTTONS, MINI- MUM IRON and DELICATES programme is shortened. If you want to increase the water level for a wash process you can choose one ^ Press the appropriate additional op- of the four options for the Water plus tion button. - Page 23 This See section on "Detergent" for further container is available from the Miele UK information on detergent and the Spare Parts department or from your amount to dispense. Miele dealer.
- Page 24 ^ Press the Door button. ^ Press the Delay start button. Each press on the button increases the de- layed time: ^ Check the folds in the door seal for – by 30 minutes up to 10 hours, any small articles, e.g. buttons which –...
- Page 25 – the suds temperature is above Laundry can be added or removed af- – the water is above a certain level. ter the programme has started when – programme locking is switched on. using the following programmes: – the programme has reached the –...
- Page 26 ^ Switch the machine off with the I-ON/ ^ Turn the programme selector to Fin- ish . 0-OFF button. To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage ^ Switch the machine on with the I-ON/ you want the programme to continue at, 0-OFF button.
- Page 27 This washing machine has fully elec- Main wash tronic controls with automatic load rec- Water level: low ognition. This machine takes in the 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 du- No of rinses: 2 or 3...
- Page 28 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 Water level: low...
- Page 29 All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suit- A water softener, such as Calgon can able, including liquid, compact (con- be used to cut down on the use of de- centrated), tablets and special applica- tergents in extremely hard water areas. tion detergents.
- Page 30 If starching frequently, clean the dis- penser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner Fabric conditioners make garments soft channel. See "Cleaning the deter- and fluffy to handle and help prevent gent dispenser drawer". static cling when tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to items of laundry, e.g.
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Page 31: Control Panel
Programme locking prevents the ma- ^ Press the START button for at least 4 chine from being opened or the seconds until the locked check light programme cancelled during a wash (lower right on the control panel) programme. goes out. Exception: ^ After the start of a programme, press If the programme selector has been... - Page 32 E Next slowly turn the programme se- lector anti-clockwise stage by stage The system lock prevents your ma- to DELICATES cold. chine being used without your knowl- The locked check light (lower right edge. on the control panel) will flash. F Now release the Pre-wash button.
- Page 33 Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply and Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above) withdraw the plug from the socket with powder detergent approx. every 6 prior to cleaning the machine. weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine.
- Page 34 Remove detergent residues regularly. ^ Clean the siphon. Remove the siphon from compart- ment §. Wash under running warm water. Clean the siphon tube in the ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser same way. drawer until a resistance is felt. Press down the release catch and at the Replace the siphon.
- Page 35 If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar. Miele’s own hoses meet this requirement. ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew.
- Page 36 With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appli- ance, 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 suit- ably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
- Page 37 The water outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the Check drain blocked. drain pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/ or power failure". The drain hose has The maximum drain height is been fixed too high.
- Page 38 Check drain The drain outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the drain restricted. pump as described in "Problem solv- ing guide - Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/ or power failure". Check inlet The water inlet is Check whether restricted.
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Page 39: Additional Option Buttons
The four feet are not rest- Level the machine. See advice ing evenly on the floor. on installation. The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed was too low. next time. These do not indicate a They occur at the end of a fault. -
Page 40: Before Washing
Liquid detergents do not – Use a general purpose contain bleaching washing machine powder agents. They do not re- containing a bleaching move fruit, coffee and tea agent. stains – Pour stain removers into compartment j of the dis- penser drawer and liquid detergent into a dispenser ball. - Page 41 Insert the plug in the socket and switch on. Switch the machine on with the I-ON/0-OFF button. This is automatically deactivated at the end of a programme. To deactivate it early see "Locking functions". To deactivate it see "Locking functions". Open the drum door as described in the section "Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure".
- Page 42 If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa- ter will be retained in the machine ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a filter flap opener behind the Caution: If laundry has been detergent drawer facia panel. washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot.
- Page 43 Once the flow of water ceases: Make sure the fluff filter is se- curely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry. Reaching into a moving drum is ex- tremely dangerous.
- Page 44 In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself please contact prove our service. – Your Miele dealer or – Your nearest Miele Service Depart- The appliance is guaranteed for a pe- ment (see back cover for the ad- riod of 1 year.
- Page 45 a Inlet hoses for hot water connection i Detergent dispenser drawer b Inlet hoses for cold water connection j Drum door c Electrical connection k Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and emergency release d - g Flexible drain hose (with detach- l Handle recesses for moving the ma- able swivel elbow) chine...
- Page 46 a Protruding lid edge for holding when f Cover with transit bars moving the machine g Restraining clip for: b Electricity supply cable – Inlet hose c Inlet hoses for cold water connection – Drain hose d Inlet hoses for hot water connection –...
- Page 47 (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). ^ To remove the left and right covers . Use a screwdriver to prise out the cover as illustrated. . Pull the cover forwards to remove.
- Page 48 ^ 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 49 The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store the transit bars as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use. They must be re-fitted if the ma- chine is to be moved again (e.g.when moving house).
- Page 50 The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut in a clockwise direc- tion. Then turn counter nut together with foot to unscrew. ^ Use a spirit level to check the ma- Failure to level the machine can result chine is standing level.
- Page 51 A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A stacking – A special building under conversion kit* is required. kit* is necessary and can be purchased The machine lid must be replaced by from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
- Page 52 Useful hints when connecting to the hot water supply This washing machine can be con- nected to a cold water supply (mains – The maximum temperature at the water supply) or a hot water supply. stocpcock must not exceed 60°C. The ideal temperature is 55°C.
- Page 53 The machine should be connected to a Longer hoses 2.5 or 4 metres in length mains water supply in accordance with are available as optional extras. standard regulations. The machine is designed to operate Connection to the mains water supply with a water flow pressure of 100 kPa should incorporate a mains stopcock minimum up to 1000 kPa maximum.
- Page 54 Connected securely to a plastic drain duo-drain pump is available with the pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no corresponding kit from the Miele Spare need to use a non-return valve. Parts Department or your Miele Dealer. Connected securely to a standpipe.
- Page 55 The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal in the The washing machine is supplied with a plug which is marked with the letter L or mains cable with moulded plug for con- coloured red. nection to a 230-240V mains supply. The voltage, rated load and plug/fuse rating are given on the data plate.
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Page 56: Additional Options
in kWh in litres Normal Rapid 95°C 5,5 kg 1 h 31 min 46 min 60°C 5,5 kg 1 h 46 min 41 min 40°C 5,5 kg 1 h 46 min 41 min 40°C 2,5 kg 1 h 08 min 40 min 30°C 1,0 kg... - Page 57 Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 94.5 cm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5,5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Plug/fuse rating see data plate Consumption data...
- Page 59 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...
- Page 60 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 programmes listed. Setting 2: an increase in the water level in the Selecting the Water plus additional main wash and rinses for the option increases the water intake in programmes listed (the washing ma-...
- Page 61 D Turn the programme selector to DELICATES 30°C. E The P will now flash in the display al- The programmable functions are acti- ternating with the number 2 vated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the In addition, one of the following num- additional option buttons in combina- bers will appear on the right of the dis-...
- Page 62 A Press the additional option buttons Rapid and Water plus at the same Activating gentle action reduces the time, hold pressed in and . drum action. Slightly soiled items are B . . . switch the machine on with the washed more gently.
- Page 63 A Press the additional option buttons Rapid and Water plus at the same When this is activated, additional wa- time, hold pressed in and . ter flows into the drum at the end of B . . . switch the machine on with the the main wash and the suds are I-ON/0-OFF button.
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Page 64: Delay Start
A Press the additional option buttons Rapid and Water plus at the same If an additional option(s) is selected time, hold pressed in and. . . 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 68 Alteration rights reserved/000/1002 M.-Nr. 05 729 410 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.