Miele W 4446 Wps Operating Instructions

Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 4446 WPS
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. 07 170 930en-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 /...

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel.....................................................10
Display..........................................................11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . ....

Detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The correct detergent..............................................35
Water softener....................................................36
Washing with several components....................................36
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch................................37
Colour run and dye removers/dyes.................................37
Cleaning and care. . . . . . . . . . ....

The Miele Waterproof system........................................57
Connection to the water supply.......................................58
Connection to the drainage system....................................60
Electrical connection U.K............................................61
Consumption data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Notes for test institutes:..........................................62
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . ....

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...

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...

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.
Do not make any alterations to the
washing machine, unless authorised to
do so by Miele.
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...

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...

Control panel
Programme buttons
For selecting a washing programme.
Display withMenubuttons
See the next page for more
information.
PC / 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.
Extra option buttons
Various extra options can be added
to the washing programmes.
Delay startbutton
For delaying the start time of a
programme.Start/Stopbutton
For starting the programme once it is
selected...