Miele W1712 User Manual

Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 1712
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine,
it isessentialto read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.M.-Nr. 07 168 200en - AU, NZ 

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /...

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel.....................................................10
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12...

Detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The correct detergent..............................................27
Water softeners...................................................28
Washing with several components....................................28
Fabric conditioners and liquid starch..................................29
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a...

Removing the transit fittings.........................................43
Re-fitting the transit bars............................................45
Levelling the machine..............................................46
Screwing out and adjusting the feet.................................46
Washer-dryer stack..............................................47
The Miele water protection system....................................48
Connection to the water supply.......................................49
Connection...

This washing machine conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however,
lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the washing machine,
please read these instructions
carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important
information on its installation, safety,
use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct...

Technical safety
~Before setting up the washing
machine, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
washing machine.
~Before connecting the washing
machine, ensure that the connection
data on the data plate (voltage and
connected load) match the mains
electricity supply. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
~The electrical safety of this washing
machine can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system which...

~This washing machine may only be
used in mobile installations such as
ships if a risk assessment of the
installation has been carried out by a
suitably qualified engineer.
~Do not make any alterations to the
washing machine, unless authorised to
do so by Miele.
Correct use
~Do not install your washing machine
in rooms where temperatures below
freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may
burst or split. The reliability of the
electronic control unit may be impaired
at temperatures below freezing point.
~Before...

~Textiles which have been
pre-treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in the
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...

Control panel
aDisplay
See the following pages for more
information.
bTemperaturebutton
For selecting a temperature.
cSpin speedbutton
For selecting the final spin speed or
e(Rinse hold) orNou(Without
spin).
dPC / 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.eStart/Stopbutton
For starting the programme selected
and cancelling a programme once it
has started.
fExtra option buttons
Various Extra...