Miele W 5873 User Manual

							If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine
should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale
the machine, only use Miele Descaler for washing machines and
strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. If in doubt,
contact Miele or your Miele Chartered Agent.
Fabrics that have been treated with solvent-based cleaning
agents must be rinsed out in water before washing in the washing
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 plastic surfaces.
Dyes need to be suitable for use in your washing machine and
can only be used in domestic quantities. Follow the manufacturers
instructions carefully.
Sulphur compounds in dye removers can cause corrosion. Dye
removers must not be used in the washing machine.
If detergent comes into contact with eyes, rinse out immediately
with lukewarm water. If swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
Persons with skin wounds or sensitive skin should avoid contact with
washing detergent.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							Accessories
Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this
appliance.
If non-Miele parts are used, warranty, performance and product
liability claims may be invalidated.
Miele tumble dryers can be stacked with Miele washing
machines. To enable this, a stacking kit can be purchased from
Miele as an optional accessory. Please ensure that you order the
correct stacking kit to match the washing machine and tumble dryer
combination.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							Control panel
EcoFeedback button
See Washing environmentally and
economically - EcoFeedback for
more information.
Extras buttons
Various Extras can be added to the
washing programmes.
Display
See the next page for more
information.
Delay startbutton()*
For selecting a later programme
start.
Temperature(OK) button*
For selecting a temperature.
Spin speedbutton()*
For selecting the final spin speed or
Rinse hold/orNo spin.
*(/OK/) = See the next page for
secondary functionPC / 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.
	Start/Stopbutton
For starting the programme selected
and cancelling a programme once it
has started.
\012Programme selector
For selecting a programme. The
indicator light next to the selected
programme will come on. The
programme selector can be turned
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
button
For switching the washing machine
on and off.
To save energy, the washing
machine will switch off automatically
15 minutes after programme
end/Anti-crease or if no other
function is selected after switching
on.
Doorbutton
Opens the machine door.
Operating the washing machine
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							Secondary function of the buttons
Delay start (), Temperature (OK) and
Spin speed ()
WhenFurther programmesis
selected, or in Settings, these buttons
have a secondary function. The
secondary function is represented by
symbols.
– TheDelay startbutton () moves the
list of options to the right or reduces
values.
–
TheSpin speedbutton () moves the
list of options to the left or increases
values.
–
TheTemperature(OK) button
confirms the selected programme,
the current value or opens the
sub-menu of the selected settings.Programme duration
After the start of a programme, the
estimated programme duration will
appear in the display in hours and
minutes.
When Delay start is being used, the
programme duration will appear after
the Delay start time has elapsed.
During the first 8 minutes the machine
measures how much water is being
absorbed by the laundry. The
programme duration may be longer or
shorter depending on this absorbency
rate.
Delay start
The Delay start time selected will
appear in the display.
After the machine has started, the
Delay start time counts down. If the
Delay start time is more than 10 hours,
it will count down by the hour. If it is
fewer than 9 hours and 59 minutes, it
will count down minute by minute.
Once the Delay start time has finished,
the programme begins and the
estimated programme duration appears
in the display.
Settings
The settings can be used to tailor
washing programmes to suit your
individual requirements.
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							Optional programme packages
You can add one or more programme
packages.
These will be uploaded into the
electronics of your washing machine.
You can purchase the following
programme packages:
Baby
–Baby towelling
–Baby wear
–Kids sleeping bags
– Soft toys
– Nappies
Home
– Down filled items
– Curtains
– Pillows
–
Silks/lingerieHome XL
–Bathrobes
–Down filled items
–Curtains
–Pillows
Hygiene & Kids
–Kids quick wash
–Minimum iron hygiene
–Toy building blocks
Medic
– Pillows
– First wash
– Minimum iron hygiene
– Nappies
Sport & Wellness
– Bathrobes
–
Trainers
–
Sportswear
You can then select these extra
programmes via the programme
functionFurther programmes.
Operating the washing machine
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							Before using the machine for the first
time, ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See
Installation and connection.
This washing machine has
completed a comprehensive
functional test. A small quantity of
water remains in the drum as a result.
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.

Press thebutton.
If the washing machine is being
switched on for the first time, the
welcome screen will appear.
The welcome screen will appear in
the display every time the washing
machine is switched on until a
programme lasting longer than
1 hour has been completed.Setting the language
You will be asked to select the
language you require for the display. It
is possible to change the language at
any time via the Settings menu.
deutsch
Press theSpin speedbutton ()or
Delay start() until the language you
require appears in the display.
Press theTemperature(OK) button
to confirm your selection.
Reminder to remove transit bars
To avoid the risk of damage, the
transit bars must be removed before
the machine is used for the first time.
See Installation and connection for
instructions on how to do this.
After removing the transport bars (if
this has not already been done by
your fitter), press theTemperature
(OK) button.
Running your first programme
TheCottonsprogramme is
automatically selected. Use this
programme when first operating the
washing machine and do not put
laundry in the drum.

Open the tap.

Press theStart/Stopbutton.

At the end of the programme switch
the machine off.
The machine is now ready for use.
Before 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.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed, the automatic load
recognition system will reduce the
amount of water, time and energy
used. This may mean that the time
left shown in the display is adjusted
during the course of the wash
programme.
– Use theExpress 20programme for
small loads.
– Modern detergents (e.g. Miele
laundry detergents) enable washing
at reduced temperatures (e.g.20°C).
Use appropriate temperature
settings for saving energy.
– To maintain hygienic conditions in
the washing machine, it is
recommended that you occasionally
run a wash with a temperature of at
least 60°C. The
Hygiene Info
message in the display reminds you
to do this.
–
Use the warm water connection to
save energy.
–
Using theCottons Eco 40°C
programme is recommended for a
normally soiled load and is the
programme used in energy/water
consumption tests to AS/NZS 2040
(Refer to consumption data).Detergent consumption
–Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
–Adjust the dosage to the degree of
soiling of the laundry.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx.
1/3less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Choosing the correct Extra (Short,
Pre-wash and Soak)
Select:
– A wash programme together with the
ShortExtra for light to normal soiling
where there are no obvious marks.
– A wash programme without any
Extras for normal to heavy soiling
with visible staining.
– A wash programme together with the
SoakExtra for heavily soiled laundry
.
–
ThePre-washExtra for laundry with
large amounts of dirt(e.g. dust,
sand).
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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							EcoFeedback
Via theEcoFeedbackbutton you can
obtain information about the energy
and water consumption of your washing
machine.
The information only appears when
theEcoFeedbackbutton has been
pressed.
Two different pieces of information are
displayed if theEcoFeedbackbutton
has been pressed:
–A prognosis before and during a
programme sequence.
– Water and energy consumption at
the end of a programme.
1. Estimated consumption

After selecting a programme, press
and hold in theEcoFeedbackbutton.The estimated consumption is shown
by bars in the display.
EnergyWater
The more bars () that appear, the
higher the energy and water
consumption.
The prognosis changes according to
the programme selected, the
temperature and any Extra which has
been selected.
2. Actual consumption
Before opening the door at the end of a
programme, you can see the actual
energy and water consumption in the
display.
Press and hold in theEcoFeedback
button.
1.5kWh 55 l
Opening the door or switching off
automatically at the end of a
programme resets the data to the
estimated consumption.
Total consumption
TheTotal consumptionsetting informs
you of the total energy and water
consumption over time.
Energy consumption is always
rounded up or down to a whole
number.
See Settings for more information.
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							Brief instructions
The headings numbered\015,,,...
show the operating sequence and can
be used as brief instructions.
\015Sort the laundry
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and
components in the machine.

Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should
be cleaned as soon as possible,
preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated
with liquid detergent, stain removers
etc. first, following the manufacturers
instructions. With particularly stubborn
stains, ask your dry cleaner for advice.
If you use a solvent-based
cleaning agent (e.g. one containing
benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make
sure that any plastic parts (e.g.
buttons) are protected, and that the
cleaning agent is rinsed off before
washing the garment in the
machine.
Do not use solvent-based
cleaning agents in this machine.
Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label. Most garments have a
textile care label in the collar or side
seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times first. Always wash whites
and coloureds separately.
– Curtains: Remove lead weights first
or place in a laundry bag.
–
Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn-in.
–
Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc. before washing.
–
Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up
inside them.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer asnot washableon the
care label (symbol).
How to wash correctly
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							Switch on the washing machine
Load the drum
Press theDoorbutton to open the
drum door.
Unfold the laundry and load loosely
in the drum. Mixing both large and
small items gives better wash results
and also helps distribute the load
evenly during spinning.
The most efficient use of energy and
water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this causes creases and reduces
cleaning efficiency.

Shut the door with a gentle swing.
Make sure that no garments are
caught between the drum door and
seal.Select a programme
A Selecting a programme via the
programme selector:
Turn the programme selector
clockwise or anti-clockwise to select
the required programme. The
programme indicator light for the
programme selected will come on.
More programmes can be found in
Further programmes.
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