Miele W 5873 User Manual

							The washing machine is
programmed to cold water operation
at the factory.
If you wish to use a hot water
connection with the washing machine, it
must be reprogrammed as described in
Settings menu.
For technical and hygienic
reasons, the washing machinemust
always be connected to cold
water
as well.
Markings of water intake hoses
Cold water(tap water) =silverlabel
Alternative types of water=redlabelCold water connection
The water intake hose with the silver
label is used for cold water connection.
The other water intake hose can be
fixed at the back of the appliance.
Hot water connection
The water intake hose with the red label
is used for hot water connection.
Tips for hot water connection–The temperature of hot water on the
mains water tap must not exceed
60°C. The preferred temperature is
55°C.
– If the hot water tap is turned off for
some time, the washing machine will
automatically switch to the cold water
connection. This safety measure is
not intended for the permanent
operation of the appliance. The
washing machine continues to wash
using hot water operation, but
washing results are worsened.
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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 Miele.
* For a delivery head more than1m(up
to a max. of 1.8 m), a second duo-drain
pump is available with the
corresponding kit from Miele.
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.Please note:
Adapter*
Nut*
Hose clip*
End of the hose
Fit adapterto the sink drain outlet
using nut.
Attach the end of the hoseto
adapter.

Use a screwdriver to tighten hose
clipup close to the nut.
* Not supplied with washing machine.
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							Electrical connection
The washing machine is supplied with a
mains cable with moulded plug for
connection to a 230V mains supply.
The voltage, rated load and plug rating
are given on the data plate. Please
ensure these match the household
mains supply.
The accesibility of the plug must always
be ensured in order to separate the
washing machine from the mains.
All electrical work should be carried out
only by a suitably qualified and
competent person, in strict accordance
with national and local safety
regulations.
For extra safety, it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA.
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation work
has been carried out.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switching socket which is
easily accessible after installation in
order to separate the washing machine
from the mains.
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
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							Consumption data for the nominated energy labelling
programme according to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2
Standard
Notes for test institutes:
– Detergentmustbedispensedvia the detergent dispenser drawer.
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 Extra options
selected.
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Load Consumption data
Energy Water Duration
in kWh in litres Normal Cold
Water
Cottons Eco8.0 kg 0.54 68 2 h 53 min
Choosing the Cottons Eco programme:
Turn the programme selector clockwise untilFurther programmeslights up.
Scroll through the selection list by pressing theDelay start() and
Spin speed() buttons until
Cottons Ecoappears in the display.
Confirm with theTemperaturebutton (OK). 
						

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Load Consumption data
Energy Water Duration Residual
moisture
in kWh in litres
Cottons90°C 8.0 kg 2.30 64 2 h 04 min 50%
8.0 kg 0.91 64 1 h 44 min 50%
4.0 kg 0.76 47 1 h 24 min 50%
8.0 kg 0.85 75 2 h 23 min 44%
4.0 kg 0.66 47 2 h 23 min 44%
Minimum iron40°C 3,5 kg 0,56 52 1 h 52 min 30%
Delicates30°C 2.0 kg 0.38 69 59 min –
Woollens30°C 2,0 kg 0,23 39 39 min. –
Proofing40°C 2.5 kg 0.35 12 40 min –
Express 2040°C 3.5 kg 0.32 30 20 min –
Automatic plus40°C 5.0 kg 0.52 62 1 h 29 min –
Darks and denim40°C 3.0 kg 0.60 52 1 h 12 min –
Shirts60°C 2.0 kg 0.95 59 1 h 11 min –
Maintenance prog.75°C 0 kg 0,80 42 43 min. –
Hygiene60°C 7.0 kg 1.70 80 2 h 35 min –
Outerwear40°C 2.5 kg 0.45 55 1 h 03 min –
Down duvets40°C 2,5 kg 0,70 43 1 h 24 min –
Cottons Eco plus60°C 8.0 kg 0.82 64 2 h 59 min –
Minimum iron Eco60°C 3.5 kg 0.72 55 2 h 12 min –
40°C 3.5 kg 0.40 50 1 h 58 min –
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.
Cottons temperatures denoted by a border (/) indicate labelling
programmes as designated by European Union standards only.
For labelling parameters conforming to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2, please
refer to the previous page of this booklet. 
						

							Programme packages
Load Consumption data
Energy Water Duration Residual
moisture
in kWh in litres Normal
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The consumption data displayed in EcoFeedback may deviate from the
consumption data listed above. Deviations arise due to how data is calculated
in the washing machine. Water consumption, for example, is calculated
according to the opening times of the water inlet valve. If pressure fluctuations
occur in the water supply, or the water pressure is below 170 kPa, deviations
may arise.
Baby towelling60°C 5.0 kg 1.45 79 2 h 12 min –
Baby wear40°C 3.0 kg 0.55 62 1 h 27 min –
Bathrobes60°C 6.0 kg 1.65 80 1 h 46 min –
Down filled items40°C 2.0 kg 0.60 39 1 h 28 min –
Curtains40°C 2,0 kg 0,45 38 52 min –
Kids quick wash40°C 3.0 kg 0.35 30 40 min –
Kids sleeping bags30°C 4.0 kg 0.40 60 1 h 28 min –
Pillows60°C 1.0 kg 0.90 44 1 h 17 min –
Soft toys30°C 1.0 kg 0.25 45 52 min –
First wash30°C 3.0 kg 0.25 42 1 h 00 min –
Min. iron hygiene60°C 3.5 kg 1.30 80 2 h 10 min –
Silks/lingerie30°C 1,0 kg 0,25 34 39 Min. –
Toy building blocks30°C 5.0 kg 0.30 45 53 min –
Trainers30°C 1.5 kg 0.35 35 57 min –
Sportswear40°C 3.0 kg 0.50 40 1 h 07 min –
Nappies60°C 5.0 kg 1.60 95 2 h 22 min – 
						

							Height 850 mm
Width 595 mm
Depth 610 mm
Depth with door open 993 mm
Height for building under 820 mm*
Width for building under 600 mm
Depth for building under 600 mm
Weight 98 kg
Capacity 8 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
Drain pump head max. 1.00 m
Drain pump length max. 5.00 m
LEDs Class 1
Test certificates awarded See data plate
Power consumption when machine is
switched off0.1 W
Power consumption in standby mode 2.5 W
* Including building under kit. See Installation and connection.
Technical data
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							The Settings menu is used to alter the
washing machines electronics to suit
changing requirements.
Settings can be altered at any time.
Opening the Settings menu
Before you begin, first ensure that:
–The washing machine is switched on.
–The washing machine door is closed.
Press the buttonsDelay start() and
Spin speed() simultaneously until
the following appears in the display:
Language...
You are now in the Settings menu.
Selecting settings
Press theSpin speedbutton ()or
Delay start() until the setting you
require appears in the display.
– TheDelay startbutton() moves the
list of options to the left.
–
TheSpin speedbutton () moves the
list of options to the right.

Press theTemperature(OK) button to
confirm your selection.Changing settings
You can see the different options for
settings by pressing theSpin
speedbutton ().
The option which is currently set will
have a tickbeside it.
If the required option appears in the
display, press theTemperature(OK)
button to activate it.
Closing the Settings menu
Press theSpin speedbutton ()or
Delay start() repeatedly untilback
appears in the display.
Press theTemperature(OK) button.
Language
The display can be set to appear in
one of several different languages.
The flag
after the wordLanguageacts
as a guide to prevent a language which
will not be understood from being set.
The language selected is saved to
memory.
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							Total usage
Total energy and water consumption.
Energy
Details of total energy consumption.
Water
Details of total water consumption.
Reset function
The total of energy and water
consumption is reset to zero.
Water plus
The quantity of water in wash
programmes can be increased.
There are three different options:
Water +
(the machine is delivered with this
option selected as standard)
The water level is increased in the wash
and rinse stages.
Extra rinse
An extra rinse is introduced.
Water + and Extra rinse
The water intake is increased in the
wash and rinse stages and an extra
rinse is carried out.
Soak
The duration of theSoakExtra can be
selected between 30 minutes and
2 hours.
TheSoakExtra is delivered with a
soaking time of 2 hours.
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							Gentle action
Activating Gentle action reduces the
drum action and is suitable for
washing slightly soiled items more
gently.
Gentle action can be activated for the
Cottonsand theMinimum iron
programmes.
The washing machine is delivered with
the Gentle action setting deactivated.
Suds cooling
When this is activated, additional
water flows into the drum at the end
of the main wash to cool the suds
down. Hot suds can damage plastic
drainage pipes.
Suds cooling takes place when
temperatures of 90? and 75°C are
selected.
Suds cooling should be activated:
–
to prevent the danger of scalding if
the drain hose is hooked over the
edge of a sink or basin.
–
where the drainage pipes do not
comply with DIN 1986.
The machine is delivered with Suds
cooling deactivated.
Code
The code prevents your machine
being used without your knowledge.
To activate the code
Select Activate and confirm with the
Temperature(OK) button.
The display will now request that a
code is entered. The code is125and
cannot be altered.
Press theSpin speedbutton ()or
Delay start() until the first number
appears in the display.
Confirm your selection of the number
by pressing theTemperature(OK)
button.
Repeat the process until all three
numbers have been entered.
Press theTemperature(OK) button.
Using the washing machine when the
code is activated
When the machine is switched on
again, the display will request the lock
code.

Enter code 125 as described above
and confirm the entry.
The washing machine is now unlocked
and ready for use.
To deactivate the code
Proceed as for activating the lock code.
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