Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product W 1918 Miele
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Operating instructions Washer W 1918 T o prevent accidents and machine damage, ö read these Operating Instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr .
Contents Guide to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparation for use Help protect our envir onment .
Guide to the machine 1 Supply cable 2 High pressur e intake hoses 3 Flexible drain hose, with detachable swivel elbow 4 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Control panel 6 Drum door 7 Access panel for lint f.
b “Delay start” button. c Time display “hours, mins”. d “Door” button; opens the drum door . e “ON/OFF” button; T ur ns the machine on and off or interrupts a program. The “On” lamp illuminates. Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment i - for the pre-wash.
Important safety instructions W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of fir e, electric shock, or injury to persons while using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the follow - ing: 1. Read the instructions before using the appliance. 2.
Help protect our envir onment W arning - T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPOR T ANT SAFETY IN - STRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Optimal usage The key to good wash results is finding the correct combination of detergent and temperature, and then allowing the washing machine to optimize their us - age through its pr ogramming. Program lengths can vary for this reason. The fully electronic contr ols offer a com - bination of simple operation with many optional features.
Preparing the Laundry The headings numbered ( 1 , 2 , 3 ,...) show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide. Before washing 1 Prepare the wash load ^ Empty all pockets. Foreign objects accidentally left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.
2 Press the “Door” button to open the door 3 Load the machine Unfold the laundry and place it in the drum. For best results we r ecommend washing mixed loads consisting of both large and small items. This improves washing effectiveness and helps dis - tribute the load evenly to keep the ma - chine stable and reduce noise during spinning.
End of Program After washing 1 T urn the program selector switch to “Finish/Start” 2 Press the “ON/OFF” button. 3 Press the “Door” button. Do not attempt to remove laundry from the mac hine if the drum is turning. Y ou ma y seriously injure your self.
Changing the program sequence T o cancel a pr ogram: ^ T ur n the program selector to “Finish/Start”. T o interrupt a pr ogram: ^ Press the “ON/OFF” buttton. T o continue the program, turn the ma - chine back on. T o change an incorrectl y selected program: ^ T ur n the program selector switch to “Finish/Start”.
Adding detergent Powder detergent should be added to compartment j (main wash) and compartment i (pre wash, if selected) at the beginning of each wash cycle. Due to the design of the Miele 1/3 to 1/2 the manufacturer’s r ecommended amount of detergent is plenty for excel - lent wash results.
Adding fabric softener or starch If fabric softener is desired, it will work more ef fectively and be gentler on the clothes if it is dispensed in the final rinse cycle of the wash, rather than in the dryer with softener sheets. T o auto - matically dispense fabric softener: ^ Open the lid of compartment p .
Program selection Program T emperature range Fabric CO TTONS For cotton fabrics without special finishes. 85 - 105°F 105 - 120°F 140 - 190°F For dark colored items. For light colored items. Exclusively white items. PERMANENT PRESS For cotton blends, polyester blends and synthetics such as acrylic, nylon and ramie.
max. load Additional options av ailable Normal wash cycle Rapid wash cycle 11 lbs Pre-wash W ater plus Gentle wash Available Available 4.5 lbs Pre-wash W ater plus Gentle wash Available Available 2 lb.
Program sequence CO TTONS PERMANENT PRESS FINE/ DELICA TES Pre-wash Selectable (1) Selectable (1) Selectable (1) Main wash ß (1) ß (1) ß Interim rinse ßß - Graduated rinse – ßß Number of rinses 4 3 3 Rinse and interim spin ß –– Graduated spin rpm max.
WOOLENS Starch Spin Fine rinse – ß –– ß ––– –––– –––– 2––2 –––– –––– max. 1200 (2) max. 1600 max. 1600 max.
T extile care symbols Some clothing manufacture’s place tex - tile care symbols on their pr oducts. The following is an explanation of some of these symbols.
Additional options By using the pushbuttons to select one or more additional options, basic pr o - grams can be tailored to the type of laundry being washed. When the “Door” button is pressed, the other buttons will spring out, cancelling any additional options.
Delay start/Time remaining indicator Time display “H:min” The Time display has a dual function. – It shows the time remaining in the wash program, and – it shows the programmed “Start de - lay” remaining befor e the program begins. Delay Start Upon turning on the machine, the “De - lay start” lamp will be blinking.
Cleaning and care T o clean the washing machine: ^ Clean the casing using a mild non- abrasive detergent or soap and water , and wipe dr y with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the control panel with a damp cloth. ^ If necessary , the drum can be cleaned using a stainless steel cleaner according to the manufac - turer’s instructions.
Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Occasionally small objects, (buttons, coins, etc.), may find their way into the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely , the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is fr ee of for - eign objects.
^ Once the flow of water stops, remove the lint trap and clean it. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) or lint. ^ T ur n the drain pump impeller (in the back of the chamber) by hand to check that it rotates fr eely . ^ Clean the inside of the lint trap hous- ing.
Cleaning the water inlet filters. The washing machine has two water in - let filters to protect each inlet valve. T o c lean the filter in the inlet hose: ^ T ur n off the valve. ^ Carefully unscr ew the inlet hose from the valve by turning the connector counterclockwise using a wr ench if necessary .
Problem solving guide Any w ork done on the electrical components of this appliance should only be performed b y a qualified technician in accor dance with all local and na - tional codes and regulations. Unauthoriz ed repair s may result in per sonal injury and machine damage.
What to do if ,... Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . the “Pre-wash”, “Main wash” or “Rinse 1-2" indicator lamp is flashing? There is an internal prob - lem. Restart the program. If the indicator lamp starts flashing again, call the Service Dept.
What to do if ,... Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . In spite of adequate water supply , the water flows slo wly into the ma - chine? A water inlet filter is blocked. Clean the water inlet fil - ters. . . . Large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser drawer? The water pressur e is too low .
What to do if ,... Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . Grey greasy parti - cles c ling to washed laundry? Insufficient detergent was used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry . – Add more detergent. – Before washing the next load run a COT - TONS 120°F program with detergent but with - out a load to clean the machine.
Opening the drum door during a power failure T o prevent water fr om spilling on to the floor , make cer tain the machine is drained before opening the door . ^ T ur n off the washing machine. ^ Open the lint trap door and drain any water as described in the Cleaning and care section.
After sales service If problems occur that cannot be easily fixed, or if the appliance is under war - ranty , please contact: – The nearest Miele T echnical Service Department (see back cover).
INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable surface for a washing machine. Con - crete floors ar e less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floors. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level and se - curely positioned.
^ T ur n the right shipping strut 90° clockwise. ^ Withdraw the two struts together with the support plate. ^ Plug the two holes with the plastic caps provided. Movement of the machine without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum.
Leveling the mac hine T o ensure smooth operation, it is es - sential that the machine is level. Failure to level the machine can r esult in the machine “banging” in the spin cycle or “walking” across the floor dur- ing operation. Energy and water use will also increase.
If a countertop is placed over the washer , at least a 1 / 4 gap must be left between the top of the machine and bottom of the countertop; and nothing should be within 1 / 2 ” of any other side of the washing machine.
Any residual water left in the machine fr om the factory test - ing process can be flushed out as follo ws: ^ Do not put any laundry in the ma - chine. ^ Place 1/4 of the recommended amount of detergent in compartment j . ^ T ur n on the machine. ^ Press the “Rapid wash” button.
Plumbing Connections Connect the cold water intake hose (blue mark) to the cold water valve and the hot water intake hose (red mark) to the hot water valve. T ur n on the valves and check for leaks. The water pressur e must be within 15-145 psi (1-10 bar).
Electrical connection GROUNDING INSTR UCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or break - down, grounding will r educe the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric curr ent. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding con - ductor and plug.
Programmable functions W arning - T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPOR T ANT SAFETY IN - STRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Step 1: T ur n off the machine, close the door , and release all pushbuttons. Set the Progam Selector Switch to “Finish/Start”. Step 2: 4 seconds. ^ Press the “ON/OFF” button Step 3: ^ Press the “W ater plus” button 4 times (i.
ns Step 4: Desired function: A High water level ^ Set the Program Se - lector to “Fine rinse”. Continue with Step 5 to activate. B 5th rinse cyc le ^ Set the Program Se - lector to “Drain”. Con - tinue with Step 5 to activate. C W ater intake through compart- ment i ^ Set the Program Se- lector to “Starch”.
E Additional rinse in Rapid wash ^ Set the Program Selec - tor to “WOOLENS 85°”. Continue with Step 5 to activate. Step 5: ^ Press the “W ater plus” button twice (i.e. in and out once) to tog - gle the function “ON/OFF”. The “Rinse 1-2" lamp will illuminate when the function is activated.
T o check if the function has been stored: ^ Perfor m Steps 1 to 4. If the “Rinse 1-2" lamp lights, the pro - grammable function is active. ^ Press the “ON/OFF” button.
T echnical data 1.1 Dimensions Height Height without lid Width Depth (including distance from wall) Weight Capacity Rated load Circuit br eaker W ater pressur e Maximun drain height Drain hose diameter Maximum drain length Power supply Max floor load 33 1 / 4 “ - 34" 32 1 / 4 " - 33" 23 1 / 2 “ 24" 220 lbs.
1.2 Specifications Hot and cold water hoses come equipped with 3 / 4 “ Female hose thread connections. Drainage is via a 5 ft. long, 1 1 / 4 “ OD hose. This washing machine is supplied with a 5 foot long cable with plug for con - nection to a 120/240 V (208 V) 60 Hz (3-pole-4 wire gr ounding) power sup - ply .
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