Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product W1986 Miele
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Operating instructions W asher W 1986 T o pr event accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. U M.-Nr . 05 665 081.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . .
W asher care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning the detergent drawer .
, W ARNING - T o r educe the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons while using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the appliance. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded.
Control panel 1 "On/Off" button T urns the machine on and off or interrupts a program. 2 "Door" button Opens the drum door . 3 "Time Remaining" display Shows the countdown to the end of the program. 4 "Delay Start" button Allows you to delay the start of a program fr om 30 minutes to 24 hours.
The appliance must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please see the "Installation instructions." Before using the washer , a pr ogram must be run without laundry and without detergent to flush out any residual water from the factory testing process.
1. Prepare and sort laundr y ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to clothes and the machine. ^ Sort the laundr y . Only wash items that are labeled machine washable by the manufacturer .
2. Load the laundry ^ T urn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. ^ Open the drum door using the "Door" button. ^ Load the laundry into the drum. For best results, wash mixed loads of small and large items. This will improve washing ef fectiveness and help distribute the load evenly .
3. Select a program ^ T urn the program selector in either direction to the pr ogram you wish to use. Special programs SILK / Gentle program for hand and machine washable silk fabrics. Cool water and slower wash, rinse and spin cycles reduce wrinkling and fading.
Program guide T emperature Care symbols Fabric Cottons Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive 190 °F / very hot F – white household linens 100 % cotton sheets, cloth diapers, towels, etc. to be sanitized. Not for use with clothing with elastic.
4. Select a spin speed The default spin speed will automatically be selected for each program. However , you can adjust the spin speed within the parameters listed below: ^ Press the button until the indicator for the desired spin speed lights.
5. Select wash options (if needed) ^ Press the button for the wash options you would like to select. The indicator light for the respective option will illuminate. If a wash option is chosen and it is not compatible with the program, the indicator light will go out when the button is released.
6. Add deter gent ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergent to the appropriate compartments. j = Detergent for the main wash i = Only add detergent ( 1 / 4 of the total recommended amount of detergent) to this compartment if the "Heavy Soil" wash option is selected.
Use only high-efficiency , low sudsing laundry detergent formulated for front loading washing machines. For wool and wool blend fabrics, use a detergent formulated for wools. Follow instructions on the detergent packaging for the correct use and amount of detergent.
Fabric softener Fabric softener added to the wash program will make fabrics feel softer and will reduce static cling in the dryer . ^ Open the lid of the fabric softener compartment § . ^ Pour the amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment according to the manufactur er’ s instructions.
7. Select Delay Start If you wish, the start of the wash program can be delayed to take advantage of lower energy rates, or to have a load completed at a later time. ^ Press the "Delay Start" button until the desired time delay appears in the "Time Remaining" display .
10. Unload the laundry ^ Open the drum door by pressing the "Door" button. Do not attempt to remove laundry from the washer if the drum is turning. Y ou may seriously injure yourself. If the drum turns with the door open, contact Miele’ s T echnical Service Department.
Adding/remo ving laundry during a wash program Y ou can interrupt the following programs to add or r emove a piece of laundry: – COTTONS – PERMA PRESS – Jeans – Dress Shirts – Starch ^ Press the "Door" button and open the drum door .
Cancelling a program that has started ^ T urn off the washer with the "On/Off" button. ^ T urn the program selector to "End". ^ T urn on the washer with the "On/Off" button. ^ T urn the program selector to "Drain/Spin".
Electronic pr ogram loc k The program lock pr events the washer from being opened or the pr ogram from being changed during a wash program. T o activate the pr ogram lock ^ Once the wash program has started, hold the "ST ART" button until the "Door Lock" indicator illuminates.
Child Safety Loc k This safety lock can be activated to prevent a child fr om climbing inside the washer . When the child safety lock is activated, the drum door cannot be opened and a program cannot be started.
, Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the unit or manually tripping the circuit br eaker . Cleaning the washer ^ Clean the exterior of the washer with a mild solution of non-abrasive detergent or soap and water . Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Occasionally , small objects (buttons, coins, etc.) may become trapped in the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely , the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is fr ee of foreign objects. ^ T o clean the lint trap, remove the tool from behind the detergent dispenser drawer .
Once the flow of water stops: ^ Remove the lint trap lid. ^ Clean out any foreign objects or lint from the filter . ^ Check that the drain pump impeller (in the back of the chamber) rotates freely by spinning with your hand. ^ Clean the inside of the lint trap housing.
Quic k Guide Remov e this guide f or easy ref erence Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", before using the washer .
1. Prepare and sor t laundry ^ Empty pockets. ^ Sort laundr y by fabric and color . ^ Pretr eat stains. 2. Load the laundr y ^ T urn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. ^ Open the drum door using the "Door" button. ^ Load the laundry .
5. Select wash options (if needed) 6. Add deter gent j = Detergent compartment for the main wash i = Only add detergent ( 1 / 4 of the total recommended amount of detergent) to this compartment if the "Heavy Soil" wash option is selected. § = Fabric softener or liquid star ch 7.
T emperature Care symbols Fabric Cottons Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive 190 °F / very hot F – white household linens 100 % cotton sheets, cloth diapers, towels, etc. to be sanitized. Not suitable for clothing containing elastic.
Cleaning the water inlet filters The washer has two water inlet filters to protect each inlet valve. These filters should be checked every 6 months and cleaned, if necessary . (This may need to be perfor med mor e frequently with some water supplies).
With the following guide, minor issues can be resolved without a service call: The program will not start. Issue P ossible cause Solution* The "Anti-crease/End" indicator does not light, or the "ST ART" b utton does not blink. The washer has no power .
The program runs normall y , b ut a fault indicator lights up. Issue P ossible cause Solution * The "Check drain" indicator blinks. The drain is blocked. Clean the lint trap and the drain pump. The "W ater intake" indicator blinks.
P oor wash results. Issue P ossible cause Solution The washer shakes during the spin cyc le . The washer’ s feet are not resting evenly on the floor . Level the machine (see Installation Instructions). The shipping struts have not been removed. Remove the shipping struts.
Issue P ossible cause Solution The laundry has a gray , sticky residue An inadequate amount of detergent was used to dissolve greasy deposits in heavily soiled laundry . – Add more detergent. – Before washing the next load, run an empty load on "COTTONS/140°F" with detergent to clean out the machine.
The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed. Issue Solution The washer is not hooked up to electricity . Insert the plug into the outlet. The washer is not turned on. T urn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. The Child Safety Lock is activated.
Opening the drum door during a power failure ^ Open the detergent dispenser drawer . ^ Remove the tool. ^ Open the lint trap door . ^ Drain the water from the washer (see "W asher care / "Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap"). , Make sure the machine is of f and the drum has stopped turning.
In the event of any fault which you cannot fix yourself, please contact the Miele T echnical Service Depar tment U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com V 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the T echnical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS.
Disposal of the packing material The cardboar d box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of childr en, as they pose a danger of suffocation.
Front vie w a Power cord b High pressur e intake hoses; blue mark for cold water , red mark for hot water c Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow (drain options shown) d Detergent dispenser.
Installation site Horizontal access washers should be installed on the ground floor or basement level of a construction for best perfor mance. A concrete or r einforced floor is the most suitable surface for the washer . These types of floors are less pr one to vibration during the spin cycle.
Installation beneath a counter 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; nothing should be within 1 / 2 " of any other side of the washing machine.
Installation – Lift the machine from its shipping pallet and move it to the installation site. – Do not lift the washer by the drum door . – Ensure that the machine’ s feet and the floor are dry to prevent slippage during the spin cycle. Remove the shipping struts ^ T urn the left shipping strut counterclockwise 90°.
^ Remove the two struts together with the support plate. ^ Plug the two holes with the plastic caps provided. , Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum. The struts must be reinstalled befor e the machine is moved.
Level the washer T o ensure smooth operation, the washer must be level. Failure to level the machine can r esult in increased water and energy consumption, loud noise during the spin cycle or "walking" across the floor during use.
W ater connection 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.
The washing machine can be connected to a potable water supply . A non-return valve is not requir ed, unless requir ed by building code. The washing machine has 1 / 2 " pressur e hoses with 3 / 4 " female hose thread connections. If there is no water hookup, contact a plumber to install a connection.
Drainage The 5 foot drain hose may be connected as follows: 1. Directly into a sink: hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secure it firmly (e.g. by tying the hose to the water faucet). 2. T o a stand pipe: place the drain hose into a 1 1 / 2 " stand pipe and secure it firmly .
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, gr ounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least r esistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
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