Miele W 526 Operating Instructions

							The fitting of building under kits and
stacking kits must only be
undertaken by qualified and
competent persons, in accordance
with the instructions supplied with
the kit.
Building under a continuous
worktop/in a kitchen run
If you wish to push your machine under
a worktop and there is space to do this
without removing the lid, the
conversion kit is not necessary.
Otherwise the conversion kit is
essential.
– A special building under conversion
kit* is required.
To ensure electrical safety, the
washing machine lid must be
replaced by the cover plate supplied
with the conversion kit.
– For installation under a work surface
900/910 mm from the floor, a raising
kit* is required.
–
Connections for electricity, water and
drainage should be installed in such
a way that they remain accessible
when the machine is in place.
Fitting instructions are supplied with the
conversion kit.
All parts marked* are available from
your Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts
Department.Washer and Dryer stack
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A WTV
stacking kit* is necessary and can be
purchased from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
Please note
aSafety distance to wall:
at least 2 cm
bHeight:
Stacking kit with pull-out shelf:
approx. 169 cm
Stacking kit without pull-out shelf:
approx. 170 cm
Replacing the lid
If the lid has been removed in order to
fit a stacking kit or cover plate, ensure
that, if the lid is replaced, it fits securely
into the rear holders. Otherwise, it is not
properly secure for transport.
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							The Miele water protection
system
The Miele water protection system
protects the washing machine from
water damage.
The system consists of three main
components:
1) the inlet hose
2) the electronic unit and the washing
machine housing
3) the drain hose
1) Inlet hose
The inlet hose can withstand
pressure of more than 7,000 kPa.
2) Electronic unit and washing
machine housing
– Sump
Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the machine. A
float switches off the safety valves,
preventing any more water flowing
into the machine and water in the
suds container is pumped away.–Overflow protection
This prevents the washing machine
taking in too much water. If the water
level exceeds a certain level, the
drain pump switches in and pumps
the excess water away.
3) Drain hose
The drain hose is protected by a
ventilation system which prevents the
washing machine from being
emptied completely.
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							Connection to the water
supply
The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
local and national safety regulations.
The German authorities do not require it
to have a non-return valve as the
washing machine has been designed
to comply with DIN regulations.
The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between
100 kPa and 1,000 kPa. If it is higher
than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a
pressure reducing valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock
with
3/4 thread. The stopcock should
be fitted by a qualified plumber.
,The connection point is subject
to mains water pressure. Turn on the
stopcock slowly and check for leaks.
Correct the position of the washer
and union if appropriate.
The washing machine isnotsuitable
for connection to a hot water supply
and connection to a household
water softener is not recommended.
Maintenance and care
Only use a genuine Miele hose should
you ever need a replacement or
extension. These are tested to
withstand pressure of at least
7,000 kPa.
In order to protect the water inlet
valve, the two dirt filters - one in the
open end of the inlet hose, one at
the inlet point in the machine must
not be removed.
Extension hose
–Longer hoses 2.5 or 4.0 m in length
are available from your Miele dealer
or the Miele Spare Parts Department
as optional extras.
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							Connection to the drainage
system
The machine drains via a drain pump
with a delivery head of 1 metre*.
The drain hose must not be kinked as
this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow
at the end of the hose can be turned in
either direction, or can be detached if
required, with a sharp twist and pull.
If required, the drain hose can be
extended to a length of 5 m. The
necessary parts can be purchased
from the Miele Spare Parts Department
or your Miele dealer.
* For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second
duo-drain pump is available with the
corresponding kit from the Miele Spare
Parts Department or your Miele Dealer.Drain hose connection:
1.Direct into a sink or basin:
Please note the following
–Hook the hose over the edge and
secure.
–Make sure that the water can drain
away freely without hindrance.
Otherwise there is a risk of water
overflowing or of some of the drained
water being sucked back into the
machine.
2.Connected securely to a plastic
drain pipe with a rubber nipple.
There is no need to use a non-return
valve.
3.Connected securely to a standpipe.
4.Connected securely to a floor gully.
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							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 residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section
739).
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
Cottons 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 45 1 h 42 min 1 h 57 min
60°C1)5.0 kg 0.85 45 – 1 h 56 min
60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 45 1 h 26 min 1 h 56 min
40°C1)5.0 kg 0.50 45 – 1 h 56 min
40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 45 1 h 26 min 1 h 56 min
Minimum iron 40°C1)2.5 kg 0.45 49 1 h 01 min 1 h 16 min
Delicates 30°C 1.0 kg 0.35 65 49 min 59 min
Silks/30°C 1.0 kg 0.24 39 – 37 min
Woollens/30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 37 – 40 min
Quick wash 40°C 2.5 kg 0.35 35 – 31 min
Automatic 40°C 3.0 kg 0.30 - 0.60 30 - 50 54 min 1 h 09 min
1)EN 60456 test programme
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 additional options
selected.
Consumption data
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							Height 85.0 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 58.0 cm
Depth with door open 97.5 cm
Weight 93 kg
Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)
Capacity 5 kg dry laundry
Voltage see data plate
Rated load see data plate
Fuse rating see data plate
Consumption data see Consumption data
Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa (1 bar)
Water flow pressure maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar)
Inlet hose length 1.60 m
Drain hose length 1.50 m
Connection cable length 1.60 m
Delivery head max. 1.00 m
Drain pump length max. 5.00 m
Test certificates awarded see data plate
Technical data
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							Programmable functions
for changing standard settings
 
						

							The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your individual requirements.
The programmable functions are
activated with the help of theStart
button and the programme selector.
Water plus system
Selecting theWater plusadditional
option increases the water intake in
the programmes listed below.
The water intake is increased in the
wash and rinse stages and in the
CottonsandMinimum ironprogrammes
an extra rinse cycle is introduced.
There are four different settings which
can be programmed to alter the water
intake for the following programmes:
– Cottons
– Minimum iron
– Quick wash
–
Automatic
–
Silks
The programmed setting is then
activated by pressing theWater plus
additional option button.The settings are as follows:
Setting 1:
an increase in the rinse water level for
the programmes listed.
Setting 2:
an increase in the water level in the
main wash and
rinses for the
programmes listed (the washing
machine is delivered with setting 2
programmed as standard).
Setting 3:
an extra rinse cycle in theCottonsand
Minimum ironprogrammes.
Setting 4:
an increase in the water level in the
main wash and
rinses for the
programmes listed and
also an extra
rinse cycle in theCottonsandMinimum
ironprogrammes. This setting should
be programmed in if laundry is too hard
after drying and if someone in the
household suffers from a detergent
allergy.
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							Follow stepsAtoGto programme
and store a setting in memory.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–The washing machine is switched off.
–The machine is properly closed.
–The programme selector is atFinish.
APress theStartbutton and keep it
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
BtoC.
BSwitch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Offbutton.
CWait until theStartindicator light
comes on . . .
D. . . and then release theStart
button.ETurn the programme selector to the
Cottons 75°Cposition:
APwill flash in the display alternating
with the number1, 2, 3or4.
FEach subsequent press on theStart
button selects a different setting.
The number alternating with thePin the
display refers to the settings as follows:
1 = Setting 1
is selected
(increased water level in the
rinses)
2= Setting 2
is selected
(increased water level in the main
wash and in the rinses)
3= Setting 3
is selected
(extra rinse in theCottonsand
Minimum ironprogrammes)
4= Setting 4
is selected
(increase in the water level in the
main wash and rinses and also an
extra rinse in theCottonsand
Minimum ironprogrammes).
GSwitch the washing machine off with
theI-On/0-Offbutton.
TheWater plusbutton has now been
allocated the setting you have chosen.
This setting will remain in memory until
another setting is programmed.
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