Miele W 5873 User Manual

Washing
The figure quoted in the tub is the
maximum temperature the garment
can be washed at.
\012No 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
Examples of programme selection
Programme Care label
Cottons\012\015
Minimum iron
Delicates
Woollens
Express 20
Automatic plus
Drying
The number of dots...

Cancelling a programme
You can cancel a programme at any
time after it has started.
Press theStart/Stopbutton.
Cancel programme
Press the flashingStart/Stopbutton.
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 if there is still detergent in the
detergent dispenser drawer. If
necessary, refill detergent.
Select and start a new...

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 correct detergent
All modern detergents produced for automatic front loading washing machines
are suitable. Refer to the manufacturers label on the packaging to get information
on the use and the dosage.
Detergent
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Detergent
for
universal
fabrics*Detergent
for
coloured
fabrics*Detergent
for
delicatesSpecial
detergent
*Proofing
agent**Fabric
softener
Minimum iron X X – – – X
Cottons X X – – – X
Delicates X X X – – X
Woollens–––X–X
Proofing––––X–
Express 201)XX – ––X
Automatic plus X X – – – X
Darks...

Programme packages
Detergent
for
universal
fabricsDetergent
for
coloured
fabrics*Detergent
for
delicatesSpecial
detergent
*Proofing
agent**Fabric
Softener
Detergent
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Baby wear – X – – – X
Bathrobes X X – – – X
Down-filled items1)– XXX––
Curtains2)XX–X––
Toy building
blocks1)XXX –––
Kids quick wash X X – – – X
Kids sleeping
bags–X– ––X
Pillows1)XXXX––
Soft toys1)–XX––X
First wash X X – – – X
Minimum iron
hygieneXX – ––X
Silks/lingerie – – – X – X
Baby towelling X X – – – X
Nappies2)X–––––
Trainers1)–X–...

Detergent
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1)Use liquid detergent
When Pre-wash is selected, it is recommended to use a liquid detergent
dispenser insert in the detergent dispenser drawer. The insert is available
from your Miele Chartered Agent or from Miele.
2)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 notuse agents containing paraffin. Fill the detergent drawer
with proofing agent.
3)Use powder detergent
Miele special...

The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
–The quantity of 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 water
hardness level in your area.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of...

Fabric conditioners and liquid
starch
Starch
stiffens and gives body to items of
laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed
linen.
Fabric conditioners
make garments soft to handle and help
prevent static cling when tumble
drying.
Automatic dispensing of fabric
conditioner or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a programme

Add the fabric conditioner or the
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...

Cleaning the drum (Hygiene
Info)
If you only wash at low temperatures or
with liquid detergent over a long period
of time, organic deposits and
unpleasant odours can form in the
machine. Clean the washing machine
using theMaintenanceprogramme.
Cleaning should be carried out after
Hygiene Infoappears in the display at
the latest.
Cleaning the external casing
and control panel
Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the appliance.
The...

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 become 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.
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