Miele W 1514 User Manual

							Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 1514
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essentialto read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time.M.-Nr. 06 972 310en-GB 
						

							Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines often contain materials
which, if handled or disposed of
incorrectly, could be potentially
hazardous to human health and to the
environment. They are, however,
essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance or machine. Please do
not therefore dispose of your old
machine or appliance with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person.
Caring for our environment
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							Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of the packing material.......................................2
Disposal of your old appliance or machine...............................2
Warning and Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel.....................................................10
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Washing environmentally and economically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Energy and water consumption....................................13
Detergent.....................................................13
How to wash correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Spinning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Final spin speed..................................................19
Rinse and interim spin...........................................19
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)..................................19
To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin (Nou).................19
Programme chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programme sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Garment care label symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the programme sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cancelling a programme............................................25
Interrupting a programme...........................................25
Changing a programme............................................25
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started................26
Safety lock.......................................................26
Contents
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							Detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The correct detergent..............................................27
Water softeners...................................................28
Washing with several components....................................28
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch..................................29
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme........................................29
Colour run and dye removers / dyes...................................29
Cleaning and care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
External casing and fascia panel.....................................30
E-Cloth.......................................................30
Extra cleaning..................................................30
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer...............................30
Descaling the machine.............................................31
Cleaning the water inlet filters........................................32
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The programme does not start.......................................33
Fault messages in the display........................................34
General problems.................................................35
An unsatisfactory wash result........................................36
The drum door does not open when you press the Door button..............37
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure................................................38
Blocked drain outlet.............................................38
After sales service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Future updates (PC).............................................40
Appliance guarantee............................................40
Optional accessories............................................40
Installation and connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front view........................................................41
Rear view........................................................42
Installation surface.................................................43
Transporting the machine to its installation site........................43
Contents
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							Removing the transit fittings.........................................43
Re-fitting the transit bars............................................45
Levelling the machine..............................................46
Screwing out and adjusting the feet.................................46
Building under a worktop.........................................47
Washer-dryer stack..............................................47
The Miele water protection system....................................48
Connection to the water supply.......................................49
Connection to the drainage system....................................50
Electrical connection U.K............................................51
Consumption data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Note for test institutes:...........................................52
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
To access programmable functions.................................55
To select a programmable function.................................55
To alter a programmable function..................................55
To come out of programmable functions.............................55
LanguageF......................................................55
Water plus.......................................................56
Gentle action.....................................................56
Suds cooling.....................................................56
Code...........................................................57
Temperature unit..................................................58
Buzzer..........................................................58
Keypad tone.....................................................58
Brightness.......................................................58
Contrast.........................................................58
Standby display...................................................59
Memory.........................................................59
Anti-crease.......................................................59
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							This washing machine conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however,
lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the washing machine,
please read these instructions
carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important
information on its installation, safety,
use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
Only use the washing machine to
wash items which are specified by
the manufacturer to be
machine-washable on the wash-care
label, and textiles composed of
hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics as well as satin, lace, silk and
other hand-washable garments. Any
other applications may be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
This washing machine is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
Keep children away from the
washing machine at all times. It is
not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury do
not allow children to play on or near it
or to play with its controls. Supervise
children whilst you are using it.
Older children may only use the
washing machine if its operation
has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
For machines with a porthole
door, remember that the porthole
glass will be hot when washing at very
high temperatures.
Do not let children touch it.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							Technical safety
Before setting up the washing
machine, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
washing machine.
Before connecting the washing
machine, ensure that the
connection data on the data plate
(voltage and connected load) match
the mains electricity supply. If in any
doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this
washing machine can only be
guaranteed when continuity is complete
between it and an effective earthing
system which complies with current
local and national safety regulations. It
is most important that this basic safety
requirement is present and regularly
tested, and where there is any doubt
the household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Do not connect the washing
machine to the mains electricity
supply by an extension lead. Extension
leads do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
Unauthorised repairs could result
in unforeseen dangers for the user,
for which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
machine until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
In the event of a fault or for
cleaning purposes, the washing
machine is only completely isolated
from the electricity supply when:
–it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
–it is switched off at the mains, or
–the mains fuse is withdrawn, or the
screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
This washing machine must only
be connected to the on-site water
supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses
must not be re-used.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
machine and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the machine guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							This washing machine may only be
used in mobile installations such as
ships if a risk assessment of the
installation has been carried out by a
suitably qualified engineer.
Correct use
Do not install your washing
machine in rooms where
temperatures below freezing may
occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split.
The reliability of the electronic control
unit may be impaired at temperatures
below freezing point.
Before using the washing machine
for the first time, check that the
transit bars at the rear of the machine
have been removed (see section on
Installation). During spinning, a transit
bar which is still in place may result in
damage to both the machine and
adjacent furniture or appliances.
Turn off the stopcock if the
machine is to be left for any length
of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there
is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate
vicinity.
Flooding danger.
If hooking the drain hose into a
wash basin, check that the water can
drain off quickly enough to prevent the
sink from overflowing. Make sure the
drain hose is secure, so that the force
of the water flowing out of the hose
does not dislodge it.
Take care to ensure that foreign
objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
paper clips) do not find their way into
the machine with the laundry. These
may damage components of the
machine (e.g. suds container, drum),
which in turn can result in damage to
the laundry.
If the correct amount of detergent
is dispensed, the machine should
not need to be descaled. If, however,
you do wish to descale the machine
only use proprietary non-corrosive
descaling agents and strictly observe
the instructions on the packaging. A
special descaling agent is available to
order from the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele.co.uk.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							Textiles which have been
pre-treated in solvent based
cleaning agents must be thoroughly
rinsed in clean water before being
washed in the machine.
Never use solvent based cleaning
agents, e.g. those containing
benzene, in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts
and create toxic fumes. Such agents
also pose a fire and explosion hazard.
Never use solvent based cleaning
agents, e.g. those containing
benzene, to clean the outside surfaces
of this machine. They can cause
damage to plastic surfaces.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine.
Always observe the manufacturers
instructions carefully.
Colour run and dye removers
contain sulphur compounds which
can cause damage such as corrosion.
Do not use these products in this
machine.
If liquid detergent comes into
contact with the eyes, rinse them
thoroughly with lukewarm water imme-
diately. If swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately and retain the
packaging or label for reference. Those
with skin problems or sensitive skin
should avoid their skin coming into
contact with liquid detergent.
Only remove laundry from the
washing machine once the drum
has stopped turning. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous
and could result in injury.
Accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by
Miele. If other parts are used,
guarantee, performance and product
liability claims will be invalidated.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							Control panel
aDisplay
See the following page for more
information.
bTemperaturebutton
For selecting a temperature.
cSpin speedbutton
For selecting the final spin speed or
e(Rinse hold) or deselecting the
spinNou.
dPC / Optical interface
This is used by service technicians
to run diagnostic checks on your
machine and can also be used to
update programming data in the
future.eStart/Stopbutton
For starting the programme selected
and cancelling a programme once it
has started.
fExtra option buttons
Various Extra options can be added
to the washing programmes.
gProgramme selector
For selecting a programme. The
indicator light next to the selected
programme will come on. The
programme selector can be turned
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
hDoorbutton
Opens the machine door.
iI-On/0-Offbutton
For switching the machine on or off.
Operating the washing machine
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