Miele W 526 Operating Instructions

							Time left display
After the start of a programme, the
duration of the programme selected will
be shown in the display counting down
in hours and minutes and finally in
minutes. At some points during the
wash, the time shown can change. This
is normal.Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check light marked PC
is the interface used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes and for updating the
machines programme data.
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							Control panel
aDisplay
See the following page for more
information.
bStartbutton
Starts the wash programme
cAdditional option buttons
Additional options can be added to
the basic programme.
Use the top button to select either
theShort, thePre-washor theSoak
option. Use the lower button to select
theWater plusoption.
Indicator light on = option selected
Indicator light off = option not
selected
dIndicator lights for spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spin
eSpin button
For selecting the final spin speed,
Rinse hold or Without spinfProgramme selector
For selecting the wash programme
and temperature for that programme.
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise
gProgramme sequence indicator
lights
Show which section of the wash
programme has been reached
hCheck lights
iI-On/0-Offbutton
For switching the machine on or off
or interrupting a programme
jDoorbutton
Opens the machine door
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							Programme duration
After a programme has started, the
maximum programme duration (wash
time) will appear in the display in hours
and minutes.
In theCottons,Minimum ironandAuto
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maticprogrammes, the machine
measures the amount of water
absorbed by the laundry and uses this
to calculate the load during the first 10
minutes. If the machine recognises a
smaller load it will shorten the
programme time.
Programme Max. time reduction
short normal
Cottons 37 min 52 min
Minimum iron 12 min 13 min
Automatic 13 min 18 min
Soak
If theSoakadditional option has been
selected, the soak time is added to the
programme duration in the display to
give a total running time.
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							Important control panel
features
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set
the basic wash programme and the
temperature for that programme.
Additional option buttons
Additional options can be added to the
basic programme.
Use the top button to select either the
Short, thePre-washor theSoakoption.
Use the lower button to select the Water
plus option.
The indicator light will come on to show
that the additional option has been
selected. If an additional option is
chosen, which is incompatible with the
basic programme, it cannot be
selected.
Spin button with indicator lights
Selecting the spin speed
Press the Spin button to select a
different spin speed. However, you
cannot select a spin speed higher than
the maximum allowed for the basic
wash programme chosen.
The indicator lights show the speed
selected.
Wash programme rpm
Cottons 1400
Minimum iron 900
Delicates 600
Silks 400
Woollens 1200
Quick wash 1400
Automatic 900
Separate rinse 1200
Starch 1400
Drain/spin 1400
You can also omit the final spin
^Press the Spin button to reach:
– Rinse hold
The laundry is not spun and remains
suspended in the final rinse water.
This reduces creasing if the laundry
is not going to be removed from the
drum immediately after the end of
the programme.
To continue the programme select a
spin speed. When the programme is
finished theAnti-crease/Finishlight
will come on. Turn the programme
selector to theFinishposition and
press theDoorbutton to open the
door and remove the laundry.
–
Without spin
The laundry is not spun. After the
water has been drained away the
machine goes straight into the anti-
crease stage. Spinning between the
rinses is also omitted in this setting.
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							Before using the machine for the first
time ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See
Installation and connection. Also
check that the drain filter is securely
tightened. Otherwise there is a risk
of water leakage during use.
For safety reasons spinning is not
possible until the machine has been
prepared for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.
^Open the stopcock.
^
Press theI-On/0-Offbutton in.
^
Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 60°C.
^
PressStart.
When this programme has finished turn
the programme selector toFinish. Your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
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							Energy and water consumption
–Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load.
To make the most out of your
machine, load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.
–Use theAutomaticor theQuick wash
programmes for small loads.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed using theCottons
programmes, the automatic load
recognition system will reduce the
amount of water, time and energy
used. This may mean that the
programme duration is adjusted
during the course of the wash
programme.
– Instead of using theCottons 95°C
programme, use theCottons 60°C
programme. This will give an energy
saving of between 35% and 45%.
This combination is sufficient for
most levels of soiling. For stubborn or
old stains, use theSoakoption.Detergent
–Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx.
1/3less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Additional options
(Short, Soak, Pre-wash)
Select:
A wash programme together with the
Shortoption for light to normal soiling
where there are no obvious marks.
A wash programme without any
additional options for normal to
heavy soilingwith visible staining.
A wash programme together with the
Soakoption for heavily soiled
laundry.
– Use the additional optionSoak
instead ofPre-wash. If Soak is
followed immediately by a main wash
the same suds are used.
When drying with a tumble dryer
–
Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
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							Brief instructions
Please note:
To help familiarise yourself with how to
use your washing machine please read
the sections Before washing,
Selecting a programme and At the
end of a programme in detail.
ASort the laundry into colours and
fabric types
Selecting a programme:
BSwitch on the washing machine
COpen the drum door
DLoad the drum
EClose the drum door
FSelect a programme
GSelect a spin speed
HSelect any additional option required
IAdd detergent
JPress theStartbutton
At the end of a programme:
KOpen the drum door
LRemove the laundry
MSwitch off the washing machine
NTurn the programme selector to the
Finishposition
OClose the drum doorSee the Programme chart in the next
section for information on which
programmes to use for different fabric
types.
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							Programme chart
Cottons9ö8E76* 30°C to 95°C Max. load 5.0 kg
Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,
towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus
Notes
–Only use theCottons 95°Cprogramme for heavily soiled
laundry.
–For heavily soiled laundry and/or soiling which has been
left unwashed for some time, select theSoakadditional
option.
–For laundry with large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust, sand)
use thePre-washadditional option.
– For lightly soiled laundry select theShortadditional
option.
– For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured
fabrics, or liquid detergent.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent.
Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for testing according to EN 60456 standard:Cottons 60°C
Minimum iron
4321 8E76*30°C to 60°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for
easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak, Water plus
Notes–
For heavily soiled laundry and/or soiling which has been
left unwashed for some time, select theSoakadditional
option.
DetergentPowder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid
tab detergent.
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							Delicates21ac* cold to 40°C Max. load 1.0 kg
Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres
and for easy care cotton shirts and blouses.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-
washable by the manufacturer.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak
Notes
–Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
–Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
Pre-washadvisable.
–For curtains made from delicate fabrics, reduce the spin
speed or select Without spin.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Silks/c* 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg
Fabric Hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace
and silk.
Additional option Water plus
Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
– Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates.
Woollens/ac* cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Fabric Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature,
wash using the cold setting. Please note hand-washable
garments will not shrink, stretch, matt or felt beyond the
accepted tolerance of the item.
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens.
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							Quick wash7* 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the
Cottons programme.
Notes
–Use less detergent (as for a half load).
–If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
advisable to programme the machine for Gentle Action.
See Programmable functions. Note that this programme
is not suitable for delicate items.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
Automatic72* 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and
cotton garments which can be washed together. Sort
according to colour.
Additional options Short, Pre-wash, Soak
Notes – If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is
advisable to programme the machine for Gentle Action.
See Programmable functions.
Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent.
Starch Max. load 5.0 kg
Fabric Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons.
Notes–
The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric
conditioner.
Separate rinse Max. load 5.0 kg
Fabric Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to
be rinsed and spun in the machine.
Drain/Spin Max. load 5.0 kg
Notes–
Drain only: SelectWithout spin. Do not use for Woollens.
* Please note that the buckets represent garment care label symbols. See
Garment care label symbols.
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