Miele W 1714 User Manual

							Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person, in strict accordance with
current national and local safety
regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation work
has been carried out.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug ready for
connection to a 230-240V mains
supply.
Please ensure the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible after installation.
For extra safety it is advisable to protect
the machine with a suitable residual
current device (RCD). Contact a
qualified electrician for advice.
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
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							Load Consumption data
Energy Water Duration
in kWh in litres Short Normal
Cottons95°C 6.0 kg 1.99 47 2 h 09 min
60°C1)6.0 kg 1.02 47 1 h 49 min
60°C 3.0 kg 0.73 39 1 h 03 min
40°C1)6.0 kg 0.65 59 2 h 04 min
40°C2)3.0 kg 0.36 39 59 min
Minimum iron40°C1)3.0 kg 0.50 55 59 min 1 h 19 min
Delicates30°C 2.0 kg 0.35 69 49 min 59 min
Woollens30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 39 – 39 min
Express40°C 3.0 kg 0.30 34 – 30 min
Automatic40°C 3.5 kg 0.35 - 0.50 40 - 55 – 1 h 18 min
Shirts60°C 2.0 kg 1.00 59 1 h 02 min 1 h 12 min
Denim40°C 3.0 kg 0.50 52 50 min 1 h 00 min
Dark garments40°C 3.0 kg 0.60 60 1 h 00 min 1 h 10 min
Note for test institutes:
1)EN 60456 test programme
2)Short programme for test institutes; theShortextra option must be selected.
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any extra options
selected.
Consumption data
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							Height 850 mm
Width 595 mm
Depth 634 mm
Depth with door open 1074 mm
Weight 99 kg
Capacity 6 kg dry laundry
Voltage see data plate
Connected load see data plate
Fuse rating see data plate / plug
Consumption data see Consumption data
Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa (1 bar)
Water flow pressure maximum 1,000 kPa (10 bar)
Inlet hose length 1.60 m
Drain hose length 1.50 m
Mains connection cable length 1.60 m
Delivery head max. 1.00 m
Maximum drainage length 5.00 m
LEDs Class 1
Test certificates awarded see data plate
Technical data
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							Programmable functions
for changing default settings
The programmable functions are used to alter the machines electronics to suit
changing requirements.
Programmable functions can be altered at any time. 
						

							To access programmable functions
The programmable functions are
accessed via theStart/Stopbutton
and the programme selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–The washing machine is switched off.
–The machine is properly closed.
Press theStart/Stopbutton and keep
it pressed in whilst carrying out steps
-
.
Press theI-On/0-Offbutton in.

As soon as...
Language...
. . . appears in the display, release
theStart/Stopbutton.
To select a programmable function
Turn the programme selector until
the programmable function you
require appears in the display.
Press theStart/Stopbutton to confirm
your selection.To alter a programmable function
You can see the different options
available for a programmable function
by turning the programme selector.
The option which is currently set will
have a tickbeside it.
Turn the programme selector until
the option you want appears in the
display.
Press theStart/Stopbutton to
activate this option.
To come out of programmable
functions
Turn the programme selector until
Back
appears in the display.
Press theStart/Stopbutton.
Language
The display can be set to appear in
one of several different languages.
The flagafter the wordLanguage
acts as a guide to prevent a language
which will not be understood from
being set.
The language selected is saved to
memory.
Programmable functions
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							Water plus
This programmable function is used
to select the water intake setting for
theWater plusextra option.
There are three different options:
Water +
(the machine is delivered with this
option selected)
The water level is increased in the wash
and rinse stages.
Extra rinse
An extra rinse is introduced.
Water+ & Extra rinse
The water intake is increased in the
wash and rinse stages and an
additional rinse is also introduced.
Gentle action
Activating gentle action reduces the
drum action and is suitable for
washing slightly soiled items more
gently. It should be activated for
garments with a single bar under the
care label and for articles which feel
too hard after they have been dried.
Gentle action can be activated for the
Cottonsand theMinimum iron
programmes.
The washing machine is delivered with
the Gentle action setting deactivated.
Suds cooling
When this is activated, additional
water flows into the drum at the end
of the main wash to cool the suds
down. Hot suds can damage plastic
drainage pipes.
Suds cooling takes place when
temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are
selected.
Suds cooling should be activated:
–
to prevent the danger of scalding if
the drain hose is hooked over the
edge of a sink or basin.
–
where the drainage pipes do not
comply with DIN 1986.
The machine is delivered with Suds
cooling deactivated.
Programmable functions
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							Code
A code can be used to lock the
electronics on the washing machine
to prevent it being used without your
knowledge.
When the code has been activated, you
have to enter a code after switching the
washing machine on. Otherwise the
washing machine cannot be operated.
Code ...
Press theStart/Stopbutton.
To activate the code
Activate
Press theStart/Stopbutton.
The display will now request that a
code is entered.
To enter the code
The code is125and cannot be altered.
O__ __

Turn the programme selector until the
first number appears in the display.

Confirm your selection of the number
by pressing theStart/Stopbutton.

Repeat the process until all three
numbers have been entered.
125
Press theStart/Stopbutton.
The following will appear in the display:
Code activated
Once the machine is switched off, it
can only be used again if the code is
entered.
To use the washing machine when
the code is activated
When the machine is switched on
again, the display will request the code.
Enter code 125 as described above
and confirm the entry.
The washing machine is now unlocked
and ready for use.
To deactivate the code
Make sure the washing machine is
switched off and the door is properly
closed. Press theStart/Stopbutton and
keep it pressed in whilst you press the
l-On/0-Offbutton in.
As soon as...
O__ __
. . . appears in the display, release
theStart/Stopbutton.

Now enter the code and press the
Start/Stopbutton.

SelectCodeand confirmDeactivate.
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							Temperature unit
You can chose for the temperature to
be displayed as°C/Celsiusor
°F/Fahrenheit.
The machine is delivered with
°C/Celsius as the default setting.
Buzzer
When the buzzer function has been
activated, an audible tone sounds at
the end of a programme or when
Rinse hold is reached.
There are two volumes:
Normal
(the machine is delivered with this
option as the default setting.)
The buzzer sounds at the end of a
programme or when Rinse hold is
reached.
Loud
The buzzer sounds at maximum volume
Loudat the end of a programme or
when Rinse hold is reached.
Keypad tone
An audible tone sounds each time a
button is pressed.
The machine is delivered with the
keypad tone deactivated.
Brightness
There are ten different display
brightness settings.
The bar chart shows you the setting.
The machine is delivered with the
display brightness on setting 5.
This will change as soon as a different
setting is chosen.
Contrast
There are ten different display
contrast settings.
The bar chart shows you the setting.
The machine is delivered with the
display contrast on setting 5.
This will change as soon as a different
setting is chosen.
Programmable functions
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							Standby display
To save energy, the display goes out
and the indicator light for theStart/
Stopbutton will start flashing slowly.
The display will always go out,
–if a programme is not selected within
10 minutes of the machine being
switched on.
–10 minutes after the end of a
programme.
Pressing one of the buttons switches
the display back on again.
You can also choose whether you want
the display to go out 10 minutes after a
programme has started or to remain
visible throughout the programme.
On
The standby function is switched on.
When this option is selected, the
display will go out 10 minutes after a
programme has started.
Not in current prog.
(the machine is delivered with this
option selected)
The standby function is switched off.
The display will remain visible during a
programme.
Memory
The washing machine will store the
most recently selected settings
(programme, temperature, spin
speed and any extra options) in
memory once the programme has
started.
These settings will appear in the
display the next time the machine is
switched on.
The machine is delivered with the
memory function deactivated.
Anti-crease
Anti-crease helps prevent creasing if
laundry is not normally removed
immediately after the end of a
programme.
The drum will turn at intervals for up to
30 minutes after the programme has
finished.
The door can be opened and laundry
removed at any time during the
anti-crease phase.
On
(the machine is delivered with this
option selected)
Anti-crease is activated.
Off
Anti-crease is deactivated.
Programmable functions
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							Miele washing machines offer perfect
care for your laundry and feature a
wide range of special programmes
designed to suit the fabric being
washed. Miele have also developed a
range of specialist CareCollection
detergents and conditioning products
to offer you a complete package for
cleaning and caring for your laundry.
The Miele CareCollection detergents
and conditioning products are listed
below. You can order these and many
other useful products via the internet at:
All the products can also be ordered
via the Miele Customer Contact Centre
(see back cover for contact details).CareCollection
Miele specialist detergents
Outdoor wear
This specialist detergent will clean your
water-repellent outerwear with care.
Sportswear
The Miele Sportswear detergent is
designed to clean sportswear whilst
taking care of the special microfibres
used in these garments. It will help to
neutralise and remove odours whilst
protecting the colour of the fabric and
preventing static build-up.
Down Items
This special-purpose detergent
contains a mild tenside and has been
specially formulated to keep down-filled
items supple and to give them bounce.
Miele proofing agent
This special finishing agent reproofs
garments against wind and water and
provides a dirt-repellent finish whilst
retaining elasticity and breathability.
Optional accessories
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