Miele W 4446 Wps Operating Instructions

							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 install
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
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
Express40°C 3.0 kg 0.30 34 – 30 min
Denim40°C 3.0 kg 0.50 52 50 min 1 h 00 min
Hygiene60°C 6.0 kg 1.40 55 – 2 h 20 min
Dark garments40°C 3.0 kg 0.60 60 1 h 02 min 1 h 15 min
Curtains40°C 2.0 kg 0.45 38 – 55 min
Pillows60°C 1 pillow 0.80 44 – 1 h 20 min
Silks30°C 1.0 kg 0.25 39 – 36 min
Sportswear40°C 2.0 kg 0.35 35 47 min 1 h 07min
Outerwear40°C 2.0 kg 0.45 59 53 min 1 h 03 min
First wash40°C 3.0 kg 0.37 35 – 51 min
Proofing40°C 2.0 kg 0.30 12 – 29 min
Notes 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
Maximum floor load 1,600 Newton (approx. 160 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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							Settings menu
for changing default settings
The Settings menu can be used to alter the machines electronics to suit
changing requirements.
Settings can be altered at any time.
 
						

							To open the Settings menu
Connect the machine to the
electricity supply.
Switch on the washing machine.
Press both menu buttons at the same
time until the following appears in the
display:
Settings
Language
ContinueOK
You are now in theSettingsmenu.
Select the setting you want with the
left handMenubutton under
Continue, and confirm your selection
with the right handMenubutton
underOK.
LanguageF
The display can be set to appear in
one of several different languages.
You can select the language you want
via the Language sub-menu.
The flag after the wordLanguageacts
as a guide to prevent a language which
will not be understood from being set.
A tickwill appear beside the
language to show that it has been set.
Time (of day)
First select either a 24 hour or 12 hour
clock. You can then set the current time
of day.
Clock format
Select the clock format you want with
the left handMenubutton under
Continue, and confirm your selection
with the right handMenubutton
underOK.
Set the time of day
Select theSet the time of day
sub-menu and use theMenubuttons
to set the time.
Settings menu
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							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 machine is delivered with the
Gentle action setting deactivated.
A tickwill appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
Longer pre-wash
The pre-wash for theCottons
programme can be extended by 6, 9
or 12 minutes.
The default setting for the pre-wash is
25 minutes.
If you require a longer pre-wash, it can
be extended.
A tickwill appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
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.
A tickwill appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
Settings menu
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							Lock code
The code prevents your machine
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.
To activate the Lock code
Lock code
Activate
ContinueOK
Press the right handMenubutton
underOK.
The display will now request that a
code is entered. The code is125and
cannot be altered.
To enter the Lock code
Lock code
000
*
OK

Enter the first number with the left
handMenubutton under*. Confirm
your selection of this number by
pressing the right handMenubutton
underOK. Now enter the second
number.

Repeat the process until all three
numbers have been entered.
Lock code
125
BackAOK
Confirm the code by pressing the
right handMenubutton underOKor,
if you have made a mistake, press
the left handMenubutton under
Back
A.
The following will appear in the display:
XLock code activated.
Entry OK
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 Lock code
Proceed as for activating the code.
Settings menu
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							Temperature unit
You can chose for the temperature to
be displayed in°C/Celsiusor
°F/Fahrenheit.
A tickwill appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
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.
A tickwill appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
Keypad tone
An audible tone sounds each time a
button is pressed.
The machine is delivered with the
keypad tone switched off.
A tickwill appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
Brightness
There are ten different display
brightness settings.
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 machine is delivered with the
display contrast on setting 5.
This will change as soon as a different
setting is chosen.
Settings menu
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							Standby display
To save energy, the display goes out
and the indicator light for the
Start/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 programme
(the machine is delivered with this
option selected)
The standby function is switched off.
The display will remain visible during a
programme.
Memory
If an extra option has been selected
for a programme, or the
recommended temperature or spin
speed has been altered, the machinewill store the changes in memory at
the start of a programme.
When this programme is chosen again
these settings will appear in the
display.
The machine is delivered with the
memory function deactivated.
Anti-crease
Anti-crease helps prevent creasing if
laundry is not normally removed im
-
mediately 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.
To close the Settings menu
Settings
BackA
ContinueOK

Press the right handMenubutton
underOK.
Settings menu
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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. And now Miele have
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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