Miele W 2839 User Manual

							Main wash Rinses Spinning
Water
levelWash
rhythmWater
levelRinses Interim
spinFinal spin
Cottons2-43)4)
Minimum iron2-3
5)
Delicates3–
Woollens2
Automatic2-35)
Shirts2–
Express2-35)
Denim3–
Hygiene3-44)
Dark garments3
Curtains1)3–
Pillows
2)3–
Silks2–
Sportswear2
Outerwear36)
Proofing–– –
Drain / Spin–––– –
Separate rinse––2–
Starch–– –
= Low water level
= Medium water level
= High water level= Intensive rhythm
= Normal rhythm
= Gentle rhythm
= Sensitive rhythm
= Handwash rhythm
See the following page for more information about the programme sequences.
Programme sequence
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							This machine has fully electronic
controls with automatic load
recognition. It takes in the right amount
of water required for the programme
depending on the amount of laundry
and its absorbency rate. This means
that programme cycles and durations
can vary.
The programme sequences outlined in
the chart are based on the basic
programme with a full load. Extra
options which can be selected have not
been taken into account.
The display shows the stage the
programme has reached.Special features in the programme
sequences:
Anti-crease:
At the end of every programme, with
the exception of theWoollens
programme, the drum continues to turn
at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help
prevent creasing. The door can be
opened and laundry removed at any
time during the anti-crease phase.
1)Pre-rinse:A pre-rinse without
detergent is carried out automatically
to remove dust.
2)Run-up to spin: A run-up to spin is
carried out before the wash process
begins to deflate the pillows.
Subsequent water intake for the main
wash is through compartment.
3)A second rinse is carried out when a
temperature of 60°C to 95°C has
been selected. A third rinse is
carried out when a temperature
below 60°C is selected.
4)A third/fourth rinse is carried out if:
–
there is too much foam in the drum
–
a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has
been selected
–
No spinhas been selected
5)A third rinse is carried out if:
No spinhas been selected
6)In theOuterwearprogramme,
laundry is only spun after the main
wash.
Programme sequence
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							Washing
The figure quoted in the bucket is the
maximum temperature the garment
can be washed at. The number of
bars under the symbol indicates the
level of agitation permitted.
No bar under the symbol: =
normal agitation
One bar under the symbol: =
reduced agitation
Two bars under the symbol: =
much reduced agitation
Hand wash (if no temperature
is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
Do not wash
Drying
The number of dots indicates the
drying temperature
Normal temperature
Low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
The number of dots indicates the
ironing temperature
Hot iron (max sole plate temp.
approx. 200°C)
Medium hot iron (max sole
plate temp. approx. 150°C)
Cool iron (max sole plate
temp. approx. 110°C). Do not
steam iron garments carrying
this symbol.
Do not iron
Professional cleaning
Dry clean only. The letters
indicate the type of cleaning
agent required. 
	Professional Wet Clean only
Do not dry clean
Bleaching
Any oxidising bleaching
agent can be used
Only use an oxygen based
bleach or a non-chlorine
bleach
Do not bleach
Garment care label symbols
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							Cancelling a programme
You can cancel a programme at any
time after it has started.
Press theStart/Stopbutton.
Stopped:
Cancel programme
ContinueOK
Press the right handMenubutton
underOK.
The suds will be pumped away.
If you want to remove the laundry:
Press theDoorbutton.
If you want to select a different
programme:
Switch the machine off with the
button.
Switch the washing machine back on
again.

Check that there is still detergent in
the detergent drawer. Add detergent,
if necessary.

Select and start a new programme.
Interrupting a programme
Switch the machine off with the
button.
To continue with the same programme:
Switch the machine back on with the
button.
Changing a programme
After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.
Temperature
It is possible to select a different
temperature up to 5 minutes after the
programme has started.
Spin speed
It is possible to change the spin speed
up until the final spin begins.
Extra options
It is possible to select or deselect the
ShortandWater plusextra options up
to 5 minutes after the programme has
started.
It is not possible to make any
changes if the safety lock has been
activated.
Changing the programme sequence
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							Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started
Press theDoorbutton to open the
drum door.
Add or remove items.
Close the drum door.
The programme will continue
automatically.
Please note:
Once a programme has started the
machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the load.
For this reason, if laundry is added or
removed after the start of a programme,
the machine will always complete the
programme cycle assuming a full load
which can lead to an increase in the
programme duration shown in the
display.
The door cannot be opened, if:
–
the suds temperature is above55°C.
–
the water is above a certain level.
–
the programme has reached the
Final spinstage.
If you press theDoorbutton when the
above conditions are present, the
following will appear in the display:
Door locked
Safety lock
The safety lock prevents the machine
from being opened or the
programme cancelled during a wash
programme.
To activate the safety lock
Press and hold in theStart/Stop
button after the programme has
started.
Stopped:
Cancel programme
ContinueOK
By pressing the left handMenubutton
underContinue, the following will
appear in the display:
Activate safety lock
Confirm by pressing the right hand
Menubutton underOK.
The following will appear in the display:
Locked
The safety lock is now activated. It is
deactivated automatically at the end of
the programme.
To deactivate the safety lock

Press theStart/Stopbutton.
The following will appear in the display:
Deactivate safety lock

Press the right handMenubutton
underOK, and then the following will
come up in the display:
Unlocked
Changing the programme sequence
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							The correct detergent
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable.
Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets
are suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for
smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others, and may not be
suitable for programmes with short durations.
Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk!
Instructions for use and recommended dosage amounts are given on the
detergent packaging.
Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer
for programmes without a pre-wash.
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
of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for
the main wash and to compartmentfor the pre-wash.
All purpose detergent
for whites*Detergent for coloured
fabrics*Detergent for delicates
Cottons X X
Minimum iron X X
DelicatesX
Woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
Automatic X X
Shirts X X
Express X X
Denim X1)
Hygiene X
Dark garments X1)
Curtains X2)X2)
Pillows X1)X1)
Silks Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens
Sportswear X X
OuterwearX
Proofing Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being "suitable
for use on membrane textiles" as these consist of fluorochemical compounds.Do
not useproofing agents which contain paraffin. Add proofing agents to
compartment.
Starch Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, fabric conditioner
1)Only use liquid detergent
2)Only use powder detergent or detergent specifically designed for washing
curtains
* Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent.
Detergent
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							The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
–The quantity of the laundry
–The soiling level of the laundry
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
– The water hardness level.
Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the hardness level
in your area.
Water softener
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in hard
water areas. Dispense according to the
amount specified on the packaging.
First add detergent and then the water
softener.
Miele branded water softening tablets
are available from the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water
softener.
Washing with several
components
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
we recommend always dispensing the
agents into compartmentin the
following order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed
more evenly.
Detergent
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							Fabric conditioners and liquid starch
Fabric conditioners make garments soft
to handle and help prevent static cling
when tumble drying.
Starch stiffens and gives body to items
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and
bed linen.
Automatic dispensing of fabric
conditioner or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a programme

Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment.Do not
exceed the maximum level mark.
It will be automatically dispensed in the
last rinse. At the end of the programme
a small amount of water remains in the
fabric conditioner compartment.
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the dispenser compartment,
especially the siphon tube and
fabric conditioner channel, regularly.
See "Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer". Do not use
powder starch formulations or
viscous liquid starch in the
compartment as it will clog up. See
below.
Adding fabric conditioner or starch
separately
Dispense in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
Add powder or viscous starch to
compartment.
Add fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment.
Press theFurther programmes
button, and select theStarch
programme.

Select a spin speed or theRinse hold
extra option.

Press theStart/Stopbutton.
Colour run and dye removers/dyes

Do not use
colour run or dye
removers in this machine.

Dyes suitable for use in domestic
washing machines can be used.
However, please note that the salt
used in the dyeing process can
cause corrosion to stainless steel
components in the machine if you
dye frequently. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Detergent
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							Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.
The washing machine must not
be hosed down.
A range of Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning agents is available to
order from the Miele Spare Parts
Department, or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.
External casing and fascia
panel
Clean the casing using a Miele E-Cloth,
or with a mild, non-abrasive cleaning
agent or soap and water using a well
wrung-out cloth. Wipe dry with a soft
cloth.
The drum and any stainless steel
outer panels can be cleaned using a
suitable stainless-steel cleaning
agent following the instructions on
the packaging.
Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic
surfaces and other components
because of the chemicals they
contain.Extra cleaning
Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
with powder detergent approx. every 6
weeks to help prevent deposits building
up in the machine. These can occur
when washing is mainly done at low
temperatures, and can lead to
unpleasant smells. If you have no
reason to wash occasionally at this high
temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C
programme with detergent but no
laundry at regular intervals.
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer
For hygienic reasons, clean the entire
drawer at regular intervals.

Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release catch and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.

Clean the detergent drawer with
warm water.
Cleaning and care
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							Clean the siphon.
1. Remove the siphon from
compartmentand rinse under
warm running water. Clean the
siphon tube in the same way.
2. Replace the siphon.
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the siphon and siphon tube
regularly. A build-up of starch will
cause them to get clogged.Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing
Use a bottle brush to remove
detergent residues and limescale
from the jets inside the detergent
dispenser drawer housing.
Cleaning and care
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