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 indicates the
drying temperature
Normal temperature
Low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
The number of dots indicates the
ironing temperature
approx. 200°C
approx. 150°C
approx. 110°C
Do not iron
Professional cleaning
Dry clean only. The letters
indicate the type of cleaning
agent required. 
	Professional Wet Clean only
Do not dry clean
Bleaching
Any oxidising bleaching
agent can be used
 Only use an oxygen-based
bleach or a non-chlorine
bleach
!Do not bleach
Garment care label symbols
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							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 programme.
Interrupting a programme

Switch the machine off with the
button.
To continue with the same programme:

Switch the machine on again with the
button.
Changing a programme
Programme
After the start of a programme, it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.
Temperature
It is possible to select a different
temperature up to 5 minutes after the
programme has started, except for the
Cottonsprogramme.
Press theTemperaturebutton.
Spin speed
Once a programme has started, you
can change the spin speed up until the
final spin begins.
Press theSpin speedbutton.
Extras
It is possible to select or deselect the
Short,Water plusandExtra quietExtras
up to five minutes after the programme
has started.
A programme cannot be cancelled
or changed if the safety lock has
been activated.
Changing the programme sequence
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							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
display.
The door cannot be opened, if:
–
the suds temperature is above55°C.
–
the water is above a certain level.
–
the programme has reached the
Final spinstage.
–
the safety lock has been activated.
If you press theDoorbutton when the
above conditions are present, the
following will appear in the display:
Door locked
Safety lock
The safety lock prevents the machine
from being opened, the programme
from being cancelled or the machine
from being switched off during a
wash programme.
To activate the safety lock
Press and hold in theStart/Stop
button after the programme has
started.
Stop or in 3 secs
Keep theStart/Stopbutton pressed in
until the time has elapsed and the
following appears in the display:
Locked
The safety lock is now activated. It is
deactivated automatically at the end of
the programme.
To deactivate the safety lock

Press and hold in theStart/Stop
button after the programme has
started.
Unlock in 3 secs

Keep theStart/Stopbutton pressed in
until the time has elapsed and the
following appears in the display:
Unlocked
Changing the programme sequence
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							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 and denim1)XXX ––X
Shirts X X – – – X
Separate
rinse/Starch–––X–X
Outerwear1)––XX––
Maintenance prog. X – – X – –
Hygiene2)X––––X
Down duvets1)– XXX––
Cottons Eco X X – – – X
Cottons Eco plus X X – – – X
Minimum iron Eco X X – – – X 
						

							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– –––
Sportswear1)XX–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 detergents:
Washing detergents which have been specifically designed for certain
programmes or items (e.g. Miele CareCollection).
All modern detergents produced for automaticfront loadingwashing machines
are suitable. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the
detergent. Tablets are suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to
reduce tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as
others, and may not be suitable for programmes with short durations.
Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk!
Instructions for use and recommended dosage amounts are given on the
detergent packaging.
For programmes without Pre-wash or Delay start, liquid detergent can either be
dispensed placing a ball-shaped container (commonly provided by the detergent
manufacturer) straight onto the laundry load or alternatively dispensed through
the detergent dispenser drawer. For programmes with Pre-wash or Delay start
(where applicable), an additional liquid detergent dispenser insert (Material
number 6134691 (W 5xxx) or 6641240 (W1xxx)) is available from Miele. 
						

							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 detergents in hard
water areas. Dispense according to the
amount specified on the packaging.
First add detergent and then the water
softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
Washing with several
components
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
dispense them into compartmentin
the following order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
Detergent
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							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 programme
a small amount of water remains in the
fabric conditioner compartment.
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the dispenser compartment,
especially the siphon tube and
fabric conditioner channel, regularly.
See Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer. Do not use
powder starch formulations or
viscous liquid starch in the
compartment as it will clog up.
Adding fabric conditioner or starch
separately
Dispense in accordance with
manufacturers instructions on the
packaging.
Add powder or viscous starch to
compartment. Add the fabric
conditioner or liquid starch to
compartment.
Turn the programme selector to
Separate rinse/Starch.
Select a spin speed.

Press theStart/Stopbutton.
Colour run and dye
removers/dyes

Do not usecolour run or dye
removers in this machine.

Dyes suitable for use in domestic
washing machines can be used.
However, please note that the salt
used in the dyeing process can
cause corrosion to stainless steel
components in the machine if you
dye frequently. Follow the
manufacturers instructions carefully.
Detergent
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							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 washing machine must not
be hosed down.

Clean the casing and the control
panel with a mild non-abrasive
cleaning agent or soap and water.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless steel
cleaning agent following the
manufacturers instructions on the
packaging.
Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic surfaces
and other components because of
the chemicals they contain.
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer
The two main detergent compartments
of the dispenser drawer are
self-cleaning.
The entire drawer should be removed
and cleaned regularly for hygienic
reasons.
Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release catch and, at the
same time, pull the drawer right out
of the machine.

Clean the detergent dispenser
drawer with warm water.
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							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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