Miele W1712 User Manual

							Automatic cold to 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg
Fabric Mixed loads of garments suitable for theCottonsandMinimum
ironprogrammes. Sort according to colour.
Note The wash parameters (e.g. water level, wash rhythm and spin
speed) are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensure
the best possible care and wash result for each item.
Shirts cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Notes
–Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.
–Wash silk garments on theDelicatesprogramme.
Extra options Short, Water plus
Denim cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Notes
–Wash denim inside out.
– Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first
few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.
Extra options Short, Pre-wash
Dark garments cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Item Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.
Note Wash inside out.
Extra option Short
Spin
Note–
Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.
–
Drain only: SelectNou.
Programme chart
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							Main wash Rinses Spinning
Water
levelWash
rhythmWater
levelRinses Interim
spinFinal spin
Cottonsda\(2-31)LL
Minimum iron\(ce2-3
2)LL
Delicatesede3–L
Woollenseee2LL
Expressdbd2-32)LL
Automatic\(abce2-3
2)LL
Shirtsece2–L
Denim\(ce3–L
Dark garments\(bd3LL
Spin–––– –L
d= Low water level
\(= Medium water level
e= High water levela= Intensive rhythm
b= Normal rhythm
c= Gentle rhythm
d= Sensitive rhythm
e= Handwash rhythm
See the following pages for more information about the programme sequences.
Programme sequence
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							This machine has fully electronic
controls with automatic load
recognition. It takes in the right amount
of water required for the programme
depending on the amount of laundry
and its absorbency rate. This means
that programme cycles and durations
can vary.
The programme sequences outlined in
the chart are based on the basic
programme with a full load. Extra
options which can be selected have not
been taken into account.
The display shows the stage the
programme has reached.Special features in the programme
sequences:
Anti-crease:
For instructions how to activate
anti-crease, please refer to
programmable functions in the last
section of these instructions.
(user-selectable Programmable
Feature. Default as delivered is OFF)
At the end of every programme, with
the exception of theWoollens
programme, the drum continues to turn
at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help
prevent creasing. The door can be
opened and laundry removed at any
time during the anti-crease phase.
1)A third rinse is carried out if:
– there is too much foam in the drum
– a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has
been selected
–Nouhas been selected
2)A third rinse is carried out if:
Nouhas been selected
Programme sequence
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							Washing
The figure quoted in the bucket is the
maximum temperature the garment
can be washed at. The number of
bars under the symbol indicate the
level of agitation permitted.
9No bar under the symbol:
= normal agitation
4One bar under the symbol:
= reduced agitation
cTwo bars under the symbol:
= much reduced agitation
/Hand wash (if no temperature
is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
hDo not wash
Examples of programme selection
Programme Care label
Cottons9
						

							Cancelling a programme
You can cancel a programme at any
time after it has started.
^Press theStart/Stopbutton.
Cancel programme
^Press the flashingStart/Stopbutton
again.
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
I-On/0-Offbutton.
^Switch the washing machine back on
again.
^Select and start a new programme.
Interrupting a programme
^
Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Offbutton.
To continue with the same programme:
^
Switch the machine back on with the
I-On/0-Offbutton.
Changing a 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.
^Press theTemperaturebutton.
Spin speed
It is possible to change the spin speed
up until the final spin begins.
^Press theSpin speedbutton.
Extra options
It is possible to select or deselect the
ShortandWater plusextra options 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 secs0
^Keep theStart/Stopbutton pressed in
until the time has elapsed and the
following appears in the display:
Locked0
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 secs0
^
Keep theStart/Stopbutton pressed in
until the time has elapsed and the
following appears in the display:
Unlocked1
Changing the programme sequence
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							The correct detergent
All modern detergents produced forFront 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 time 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 facility (where applicable), an additional liquid detergent dispenser insert
(Material number 6641240) is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
All purpose
detergent for
whites*Detergent for
coloured
fabrics*Detergent for
delicates
Cottons X X
Minimum iron X X
Delicates X
Woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
Express X X
Automatic X X
Shirts X X
Denim X
1)
Dark garments X1)
1) Only use liquid detergent
* Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent.
Detergent
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							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 compartmentjin
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
Fabric conditioners
make garments soft to handle and help
prevent static cling when tumble
drying.
Starch
stiffens and gives body to items of
laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed
linen.
Automatic dispensing of fabric
conditioner or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a programme
^
Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment
						

							,Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.
,The washing machine must not
be hosed down.
External casing and fascia
panel
^Clean the casing 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.Extra cleaning
Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above)
with powder detergent approx. every 6
weeks to help prevent deposits building
up in the machine. These can occur
when washing is mainly done at low
temperatures, and can also lead to
unpleasant smells. If you have no
reason to wash occasionally at this high
temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C
programme with detergent but no
laundry at regular intervals.
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer
Remove detergent residues regularly.
^
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 drawer with
warm water.
Cleaning and care
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