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Miele W 2839i WPM Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
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W 2839i WPM
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. 07 170 900

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 2839i WPM 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. 07 170 900...

  • 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 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ....... . 37 Colour run and dye removers/dyes ....... . . 37 Cleaning and care .
  • 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 a Programme buttons with indicator e Display with Menu buttons lights See the next pages for more For selecting a washing programme. information. b Extra option buttons with indicator f Start/Stop button lights For starting the programme selected Various extra options can be added and cancelling a programme once it to the washing programmes.

  • Page 11: Display

    Operating the washing machine Display Selecting programmes via the display The display is used for the following: By pressing the Further programmes Selecting and displaying settings button, you can select one of the following programmes: – Temperature – Denim – Spin speed –...
  • Page 12 Operating the washing machine Menu buttons To alter a setting: Cottons 1:49 Duration: 60°C 1600 rpm Pressing the left hand Menu button under 60°C alters the temperature and pressing the right hand Menu button under 1600 rpm alters the spin speed. To confirm a setting: Further programmes Various settings are made via the Menu...

  • Page 13: 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 14 Before using for the first time Reminder to remove transit bars Calibrating the load sensor to zero ^ Switch on the washing machine. To avoid the risk of damage, the ^ Open the drum door. transit bars must be removed before the machine is used for the first time.

  • Page 15: 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 16: How To Wash Correctly

    How to wash correctly Brief instructions If you use a solvent-based clean- The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . 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.
  • Page 17 How to wash correctly B Switch on the washing machine D Select a temperature / spin speed The interior drum lighting will come on. The suggested temperature and/or spin speed can be changed if required. All the programme indicator lights will come on, and the display will ask you to Cottons select a programme.
  • Page 18 How to wash correctly The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme selected. ^ 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 19 How to wash correctly F Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount because . . . When the door is closed, the load size indicator will be replaced with the . . . too little detergent results in: detergent percentage display.
  • Page 20 How to wash correctly G Select Delay start (if required) ^ Press the + button to set the time you wish to programme to end at. See "Delay start" for more information. H Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. If a delay start time has been set, then this will count down in the display.
  • Page 21 How to wash correctly I Remove the laundry when the programme has finished In the anti-crease phase after the programme has finished, the following will appear alternately in the display: Cottons Anti-crease 60°C 1600 rpm ^ Check the folds in the door seal for Programme finished any small articles, e.g.

  • Page 22: Extra Options

    Extra options Short You can now use the display to select the soak time you require. For light to nomal soiling with no visible staining. Soak duration The duration of the main wash is Duration: 0:30 h reduced. Increase Water plus ^ Each time the left hand Menu button under Increase is pressed, the soak The water level in the main wash and...

  • Page 23: Spinning

    Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ^ Press the Further extras button and Programme select the Rinse hold setting. The Cottons 1600 laundry will not be spun and will Minimum iron 1200 remain suspended in the final rinse Delicates water.

  • Page 24: Delay Start

    Delay start With delay start you can choose when you want the programme to end. The Delay start 9:05 start of a programme can be delayed from 9:05 to 10:49 from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of Change Back A night-time economy electricity rates, for...
  • Page 25 Delay start To alter delay start To cancel delay start ^ Press the Start/Stop button. You can subsequently select a later programme end time if you wish. The following will appear in the display: ^ Press the + button. Stopped: Delay start 9:05 Cancel delay start...

  • Page 26: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons 98E76* 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. Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C...
  • Page 27 Programme chart Shirts cold to 60°C Max. load 1.5 kg Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary. – Wash silk garments in the Silks programme. Extra options Short, Water plus, Rinse hold Express 76* cold to 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg Fabric Small loads of items which require freshening up and which can be washed in a Cottons programme.
  • Page 28 Programme chart Curtains cold to 40°C Max. load 1.0 kg Item Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. A pre-rinse without detergent is carried out automatically to remove dust. Note For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or deselect the spin.
  • Page 29 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 Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold Proofing 40°C Max.

  • Page 30: Programme Sequence

    Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses Interim Final spin level rhythm level spin 3)4) Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Woollens Automatic Shirts – Express Denim – Hygiene Dark garments Curtains – Pillows – Silks – Sportswear Outerwear Proofing –...
  • Page 31 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 32: 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 33: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Interrupting a programme ^ Switch the machine off with the You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. I-On/0-Off button. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. To continue with the same programme: ^ Switch the machine back on with the Stopped: I-On/0-Off button.

  • Page 34: 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 or the drum door. programme cancelled during a wash programme.

  • Page 35: 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 j of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre-wash.

  • Page 36: 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 Use a quantity of detergent as for soft Stains and soiling clearly visible.

  • Page 37: Fabric Conditioners And Liquid Starch

    Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid starch If starching frequently, thoroughly Fabric conditioners make garments soft clean the dispenser compartment, to handle and help prevent static cling especially the siphon tube and when tumble drying. fabric conditioner channel, regularly. Starch stiffens and gives body to items See "Cleaning the detergent of laundry, e.g.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 detergent residues and limescale warm running water. Clean the from the jets inside the detergent siphon tube in the same way.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: Fault Messages In The Display

    Problem solving guide Fault messages in the display Remedy A Problem Possible cause Fault – The water outlet is – Clean the drain filter and Check drainage blocked or the drain pump. system restricted. – The maximum delivery – The drain hose has head is 1 m.

  • Page 43: Problems With The Load Size Indicator Or Calibrating To Zero

    Problem solving guide Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ To recalibrate the sensor to the There was already The display indicates <25% a load of or no laundry in the drum zero setting: load size is indicated when the machine...

  • Page 44: General Problems

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

  • Page 45: 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 46: The Door Will Not Open

    Problem solving guide The door will not open 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 47: 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 48 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 49 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 50: 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 51: Installation

    Installation Front view a Flexible stainless steel braided inlet f Adapter strip pressure hose g Drum door b Electricity supply cable h Access to drain filter and the pump c Drain hose with flexible / detachable i Access panel to the emergency door swivel elbow release and drainage d Control panel...

  • Page 52: Rear View

    Installation Rear view a Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (with flexible, waterproof metallic outer sleeve) b Transit bar covers d Drain hose...

  • Page 53: Installation Surface

    Installation Installation surface Installing the washing machine A concrete floor is the most suitable To manoeuvre the machine out of its installation surface for a washing packing case to its installation site, hold machine, being far less prone to it by the handle recesses at the front. vibration during the spin cycle than Ensure that the machine feet and wooden floorboards or a carpeted...
  • Page 54 Installation ^ 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 55: Re-Fitting The Transit Bars

    Installation 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 56: 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 57: Building Under A Continous Worktop / In A Kitchen Run

    Installation 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. This machine is specially designed for –...

  • Page 58: Matching The Fascia Panel To The Height Of Adjacent Drawer Fronts

    Installation 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 59: 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 60: Fitting A Door Front Panel Made By Another Manufacturer

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

  • Page 61: Preparing The Fixing Points

    Installation C Drill the two hinge holes For right hand hinging only (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: D Next, drill the four smaller holes (C 7 mm/10 mm deep) in the back of the front panel.

  • Page 62: Fitting A Plinth Facing

    Installation 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 63: The Miele Water Protection System

    – Overflow protection system This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water. If the The Miele water protection system water level exceeds a certain level, protects the washing machine from the drain pump switches in and water damage.

  • Page 64: Connection To The Water Supply

    The German authorities do not require it A 1.5 metre long (metal) extension hose to have a non-return valve as the is available from your Miele dealer or washing machine has been designed the Miele Spare Parts Department as an to comply with DIN regulations.

  • Page 65: 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 a Adapter your Miele dealer. b Nut * For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max.

  • Page 66: Electrical Connection U.k

    Installation 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 67: 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 26 min 40°C 5.0 kg 0.52 2 h 04 min...

  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth without lid 575 mm Depth with door open 1180 mm Weight 94 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...
  • Page 69 Settings menu for changing default settings The Settings menu can be used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Settings can be altered at any time.

  • Page 70: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Time (of day) To open the Settings menu ^ Connect the machine to the First select either a 24 hour or 12 hour electricity supply. clock. You can then set the current time of day. ^ Switch on the washing machine. ^ Press both menu buttons at the same Clock format time until the following appears in the...

  • Page 71: Gentle Action

    Settings menu Gentle action Suds cooling Activating gentle action reduces the When this is activated, additional drum action and is suitable for water flows into the drum at the end washing slightly soiled items more of the main wash to cool the suds gently.

  • Page 72: Lock Code

    Settings menu Lock code Lock code The code prevents your machine being used without your knowledge. 1 2 5 When the code has been activated, you Back A have to enter a code after switching the ^ Confirm the code by pressing the washing machine on.

  • Page 73: Temperature Unit

    Settings menu Temperature unit Keypad tone You can chose for the temperature to An audible tone sounds each time a be displayed in °C/Celsius or button is pressed. °F/Fahrenheit. The machine is delivered with the A tick L will appear beside the option keypad tone switched off.

  • Page 74: Standby Display

    Settings menu Standby display will store the changes in memory at the start of a programme. To save energy, the display goes out When this programme is chosen again and the indicator light for the Start/Stop button will start flashing these settings will appear in the display.

  • Page 75: Optional Accessories

    All the products can also be ordered specially formulated to keep down-filled via the Miele Customer Contact Centre items supple and to give them bounce. (see back cover for contact details). Miele proofing agent...
  • Page 76 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 80 Alteration rights reserved/0309/W 2839i WPM M.-Nr. 07 170 900 / 03...

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