Miele W 5873 User Manual

							Front view
Inlet hoses with Waterproof system
for cold water and hot water
connection
Electrical connection
-Flexible drain hose (with
detachable swivel elbow)
Fascia panel with controls	Detergent dispenser drawer
\012Drum door
Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and
emergency release
Handle recesses for moving the
machine
Four height adjustable screw feet
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							Rear view
Protruding lid for holding when
moving the machine
Electrical connection
Inlet hoses with Waterproof system
for cold water
Inlet hoses with Waterproof system
for hot water
Drain hoseTransport brackets for inlet and drain
hoses
Transit bar covers
	Transport brackets for inlet and drain
hose and restraining clips for transit
bars
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							Installation surface
A concrete floor is the most suitable
installation surface for a washing
machine, being far less prone to
vibration during the spin cycle than
wooden floorboards or a carpeted
surface.
Please note:
The machine must be level and
securely positioned.
To avoid vibrations during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.
If installing on a wooden joist floor:
We recommend a plywood base (at
least 59x52x3 cm). The base should
span several joists and be bolted to
the joists and not only to the
floorboards. Check for the presence
of pipes and cables first.
If possible, install the machine in a
corner as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.
If the machine is installed on a
raised plinth, ithas to be secured
against slippage during spinning
using retaining clips (available from
Miele).Installing the washing machine
To manoeuvre the machine out of its
packing case to its installation site, hold
it by the edge of the lid where it
protrudes to the rear of the washing
machine as well as by the handle
recesses at the front.
Ensure that the machine feet and
the floor are dry to prevent the
machine from slipping during the
spin cycle.
Removing the transit bars

To remove the left and right covers
1. Pull off the transit bar covers and
2. use a screwdriver to prise out the
covers.
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							Using the spanner supplied, turn the
left-hand transit bar 90°, then

withdraw the transit bar.Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,
then

withdraw the transit bar.
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							To avoid the risk of injury, the
holes for the transit bars must be
covered after the transit bars have
been removed.
Fit the covers onto the two holes.Secure the transit bars to the back of
the washing machine. Make sure that
the upper hooks are above the
retainers.
The machine must not be moved
without the transit bars in place.
Store them as shown or keep them
in a safe place for future use. They
must be re-fitted if the machine is to
be moved again (e.g. when moving
house).
Re-fitting the transit bars
Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.
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							Levelling the machine
The machine must stand perfectly level
on all four feet to ensure safe and
proper operation.
Failure to level the machine can result
in the machine banging in the spin
cycle or walking across the floor
during operation.
Screwing out and adjusting the feet
The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is
delivered.

Using the spanner supplied, turn
counter nut2in a clockwise
direction. Then turn counter nut2
together with foot1to unscrew.Use a spirit level to check the
machine is standing level.
Hold foot1securely with a pipe
wrench. Turn counter nut2again
using the spanner supplied until it
sits firmly up against the housing.
All four counternuts must be
firmly up against the housing. Please
also check this for the feet which did
not need adjustment. Otherwise
there is the danger of the machine
moving about.
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							Building under a continuous
worktop / in a kitchen run
–A special building under conversion
kit* is required.
The machine lid must be replaced by
a cover plate. To ensure electrical
safety, the cover plate must be
fitted. **
N.B.**
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.
– 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
Miele.
The fitting of cover plates and
stacking kits must only be
undertaken by qualified and
competent persons, in accordance
with the instructions supplied with
the kit.Washer and Dryer stack
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A stacking
kit* is necessary and can be purchased
from Miele.
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
A washer and dryer should
never be stacked without using the
proper stacking kit. Doing so is
extremely dangerous as the dryer
may vibrate off of the washing
machine during use.
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							The Miele Waterproof system
The Miele Waterproof system protects
all parts of the washing machine from
water damage.
The system consists of three main
components:
1) the inlet hoses
2) the electronic unit and the washing
machine housing
3) the drain hose
1) Inlet hoses
– The inlet hoses are fitted with
additional electrical safety valves
which work like automatic taps and
are housed in the inlet hose
connection boxes.
– They are pressure proof to between
7000 and 10000 kPa.
– The inlet hoses have a protective
sleeve.
Any leaking water from the inlet hose
is fed into the sump through the
protective covering which surrounds
the inlet hose as a second skin. The
float switches off the safety valves,
preventing water flowing into the
machine and water in the suds
container is pumped away.2) Electronic unit and washing
machine housing
–Sump
Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the appliance. A
float switches off the water inlet
valves, preventing 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 on and pumps
the 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
IMPORTANT: Australia and New
Zealand
This appliance must be installed
according to AS/NZS 3500.1.
Backflow prevention is already
integrated in the appliance.
The plastic casing of the safety
valve contains electrical
components. The Waterproof system
must only be connected to its own
tap. It must not be connected to
mixer taps or similar and must not
be fitted in areas where there is the
risk of water or other liquids
reaching it. A flexible metal
extension hose, available from Miele
as an optional extra, should be used
if necessary.
Do not dip into any liquid.The protective sleeve of the hose
must not be damaged or kinked.
The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
local and national safety regulations.
Connection to a household water
softener is not recommended.
The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between 100
and 1000 kPa. If it is higher than
1000 kPa, it is essential to fit a reducer
valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains tap with
3/4
thread. The tap should be fitted by a
qualified plumber.
The connection points are
subject to mains water pressure.
Turn on the taps slowly and check
for leaks. Correct the position of the
washer and union if appropriate.
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							Maintenance and care
Only use aMiele Waterproof system
hose should you need a replacement.
In order to protect the water inlet
valve, the dirt filter in the water inlet
valve connection must not be
removed.
Extension hose
A 1.5 metre long (metal) extension hose
is available from Miele as an optional
extra.
This hose is tested to withstand
pressures of up to 14000 kPa and can
be used as a flexible extension to the
water supply.
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