Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WT 945 S WPS Miele
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Oper ating instr uctions W asher-dr y er WT 945 S WPS T o avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
Caring f or the en vir onment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal of your old appliance or machine .
Adding deter gent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 W ater softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 W ashing with several components .
Prob lem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 What to do if ... ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 The programme does not start.
Disposal of the pac king material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
Read the operating instructions before using this machine for the first time. They contain important information about the safety , installation, use and maintenance of the machine. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine.
The Miele "W aterpr oof system" protects fr om water damage provided the following conditions have been met: – the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity supply . – if a fault has been identified, the machine must be examined by a competent person before further use, and repair ed if necessary .
For machines with a 'porthole' door , remember that the porthole glass will be hot when washing at ver y high temperatures. Do not let children touch it during a hot wash programme. If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled.
This washer -dr yer can be used: – to wash separately with a max. load (depending on programme) of 5 kg; – to dry separately with a max. load (depending on programme) of 2.5 kg; or – to wash and dry in a continuous sequence with a max. load (depending on programme) of 2.
Contr ol panel a Delay start button and displa y This is used to delay the start of a programme. The delay time will appear in the display . b "ST AR T" b utton Press the Start button to start a programme. The Start indicator lamp will flash as soon as a programme can be started.
Impor tant contr ol panel features Programme selector The programme selector is used to set the – basic wash programmes and temperatures and – the drying programmes and temperatures. Additional option b uttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme.
– Ideally load the maximum amount specified for the programme you ar e using. This way energy and water consumption will be kept to a minimum. – Use the QUICK W ASH pr ogramme for small loads. – Use the Short wash option for lightly soiled laundry .
Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is corr ectly installed and connected. See the relevant section under "Installation". Flushing out the drum ^ T urn on the stopcock. ^ T urn both programme selectors to the Finish position.
Pr ogramme o verview COTTONS e Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Water plus, Short. Notes – Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily soiled and incontinent laundry.
Pr ogramme o verview DELICATES f Fabric type Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care shirts and blouses. Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short Notes – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
Pr ogramme o verview Starch Fabric type Table cloths, napkins, overalls, aprons. Notes – The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric conditioner.
Care symbols - washing Care symbols Fabric types Description of process Programme: (select the appropriate temperature according to the temperature on the care label symbol) e no bar Cottons Normal (m.
Impor tant - other care symbols / Hand wash h Do not wash apf Dry clean D Do not dry clean y Suitable for chlorine bleaching z Do not use chlorine bleach T umble dry q At normal temperature r At low t.
Separate washing Make sure that the DR YING programme selector is at the Finish position. Otherwise the drying programme set will follow on fr om the washing programme. Bef ore washing A Sor t the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.
B Switch the mac hine on ^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button. C Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door . D Load the drum ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. T o achieve best results make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items.
Selecting additional options f or the wash programme I Select additional option(s) ^ Press the r equir ed addtional option button(s). Additional options which are not compatible with the basic programme cannot be selected. The indicator lamp will go out when the option button is released.
J Adding deter gent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because... . . . . . too little detergent results in : – Laundry not being cleaned properly and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry .
Delay start K Select Delay start ^ Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the r equir ed delay start period shows up in the display (from i to 9 hours). Press the "ST ART" button. The chosen time will start to count down hour by hour .
Adding and remo ving laundry Laundry can be added or removed after the start of one of the following programmes: – COTTONS – MINIMUM IRON – QUICK W ASH 40°C ^ Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open. ^ Add or remove items.
Pr ogramme cyc le This washing machine has fully electronic contr ols with automatic load recognition. This machine takes in the right amount of water requir ed for the programme, depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbancy rate. This means that programme cycles and durations can vary .
QUICK WASH Main wash Water level: low Wash rhythm: normal Rinses Water level: medium No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin 2) : yes Final spin: yes Starch Water level: low Wash rhythm: norma.
Detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated), tablets and special application detergents. Woollens and knitwear containing wool mixtures and hand-washable garments should be washed using a detergent specifically designed for washing woollens.
F abric conditioners, texturiser s and star ch Fabric conditioners make gar ments soft and fluffy to handle and help pr event static cling when tumble drying. T exturisers are synthetic star ch formulations, which stiffen items of laundry , e.g. shir ts, tablecloths and bed linen.
Tips on drying ^ Before drying check the drying symbol on the wash care label. q Dry at nor mal temperature r Dry at low temperature (select the Drying/low temp additional option) s Do not tumble dry .
Pr ogramme o verview COTTONS Extra dry Fabric type Multi-layered fabrics, which are thoroughly dried in the Normal programme. Additional options Thermospin max. 1500 rpm, Drying / Low temp. Note – Do not dry jerseywear in the Extra dry programme (tendency to shrink) Max.
Pr ogramme o verview MINIMUM IRON Normal plus Fabric type Minimum iron items which are made of synthetic or blended fabrics (e.g. pullovers, dresses, trousers) which are not dried adequately in the Normal programme. Additional options Thermospin max. 900 rpm, Drying / Low temp.
Separate drying The separate drying programme must be used if the load in the wash programme is gr eater than the maximum load permitted for dr ying, or if you only want to dry par t of the load that was washed. Make sure that the W ASHING programme selector is at the Finish position.
Pr ogramme selection G Select a drying programme The programmes ar e described in the "Drying programme charts". ^ T urn the programme selector to the requir ed drying programme. ^ For minimum iron fabrics which ar e being dried in the TIMED DR YING programme, you should always select the Drying/ Low temp.
Delay start I Select Delay start ^ Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the r equir ed delay start period shows up in the display (from i to 9 hours). Press the"ST ART" button. The chosen time will start to count down hour by hour .
W ashing and dr ying in a continuous sequence Where the amount of laundry to be washed and dried in one programme does not exceed the maximum weight permitted for the dr ying programme, washing and drying in one continuous sequence is recommended.
At the end of a pr ogramme ^ A buzzer will sound (see "Programmable functions") and the Anti crease / Finish light will come on. Press the Door button and open the drum door wide. , T ake care, the metal cap is hot after drying . Do not touch the metal cap located on the inside of the door glass.
After drying "Rinse out fluff" programme The fluff which occurs during drying can collect in the drum and also in the suds container . It is best to rinse out this fluff befor e the machine is used again, so that it cannot be deposited on the next load of laundry .
Programme sequences can be changed after the ST ART button has been pressed. It is also possible to select a follow-on drying programme any time up to the end of a washing programme. T o cancel a programme ^ T urn both programme selectors to the Finish position.
Safety loc k Electronic pr ogramme locking (the Locked indicator lamp is on) prevents the door fr om being opened or the programme cancelled during a programme. – The Anti-crease/Finish lamp flashes to show that an attempt has been made to alter a programme.
, Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by switching off at the wall socket and withdrawing the plug before any cleaning and maintenance work. Cleaning the machine ^ Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or with soap and water .
^ Clean the siphon tube. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment p and rinse under warm running water . The channel in compartment p should also be cleaned. 2. Replace the siphon securely . Over time, detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the detergent drawer housing.
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet The machine has a filter to protect the water inlet valve. The filter in the open end of the inlet hose should be checked and cleaned approx. every 6 months. It should also be checked after an interruption to the external water supply .
What to do if ... ? With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corr ected without calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money . The following charts are designed to help you establish the cause of a fault or problem, and r ectify it.
The programme does not start. Problem Possible cause Remedy The On indicator lamp does not light up in the programme sequence display or the START button indicator lamp does not flash. There is no power to the machine. Check whether – the door is properly closed.
The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. Problem Possible cause Remedy The Water inlet/drain indicator lamp is flashing and the load in the machine has not been washed. The water inlet system is blocked. – Turn the programme selectors to Finish .
A fault indicator lamp comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. Problem Possible cause Remedy The Water inlet/drain indicator lamp flashes during a programme, but the wash programme has run normally. There is a blockage in the water inlet.
General problems or an unsatisfactory wash or drying result. Problem Possible cause Remedy The door cannot be opened. The machine is not connected to the electricity supply. Insert the plug in the socket. Power cut. Open the door as described at the end of this section.
Problem Possible cause Remedy The door cannot be opened during or after drying. For safety reasons the door cannot be opened when the internal temperature is above 70°C. Option 1 Wait until the temperature has dropped below 70°C and then open the door.
Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is still damp after a drying cycle. The load weighed less than 1 kg. The moisture sensing system cannot operate with too small a load.
Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not spun satisfactorily. The spin speed selected was too low. Select a higher spin speed for the next wash programme. The machine was not able to distribute the laundry load evenly. Laundry was spun at a reduced spin speed to protect the machine.
Problem Possible cause Remedy There is an excessive build-up of foam. Too much detergent was used. – Follow the manufacturer's instructions on dosage given on the packaging. – Take the water hardness level into account. – Use less detergent for lightly soiled or small loads.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent does not give the required result. Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains. – Use a general purpose detergent containing a bleaching agent.
Opening the drum door in the event of a b loc ked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the machine off. There is a yellow filter flap opener behind the detergent drawer fascia panel.
Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the fluff filter completely . ^ Clean the fluff filter thor oughly . ^ Check that the impeller can tur n easily . Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Clean the fluff filter housing.
After sales service In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – Y our Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate.
Fr ont view a Electrical connection b Inlet hose with "W aterpr oof" system c Drain hose with flexible / detachable swivel elbow d Detergent dispenser e Control panel f Door g Flap for fluff.
Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface. It is far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface. Please note the f ollowing: ^ The machine must be level and securely positioned.
Remo ving the transit fitting A T urn the left-hand transit bar 90°. B T urn the right-hand transit bar 90°. C Withdraw the two bars together with the support plate. D Plug the holes with the plastic caps supplied. The machine must not be moved without the transit fitting in place.
Levelling the mac hine The machine must stand per fectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may incr ease electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. The four adjustable feet are used to level the machine.
Building under a continous w orktop / in a r ow of kitc hen units The building under kit* must be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter . – A special b uilding under kit * is requir ed. The cover plate supplied with the building under kit* replaces the machine's lid.
The Miele W aterproof system The Miele W aterpr oof system pr otects the washing machine from water damage. The system consists of three main components: 1) the inlet hose 2) the electronic unit and t.
Connection to the water supply Installation For the Miele W aterpr oof system to function correctly , it may only be fitted in the positions shown in the illustrations above. The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The W aterpr oof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas wher e ther e is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it.
Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the Miele W aterpr oof system hose fr om the stopcock it is essential to disconnect the machine from the electricity supply first.
Connection to the drainage system The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre. The drain hose is 1.5 m long. It 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 requir ed, with a sharp twist and pull.
Electrical connection U .K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out.
Programmes Full load Energy consumpti on Water consumpt ion Programme duration kg kWh l h min WASHING COTTONS 95°C 5.0 1.70 59 1 53 COTTONS 60°C (1) 5.0 0.95 56 1 56 COTTONS 40°C 5.0 0.50 56 1 56 MINIMUM IRON 40°C 2.0 0.45 57 1 20 DELICATES 30°C 1.
Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth with lid fitted 60.0 cm Depth without lid 57.5 cm Weight, empty 99 kg Max. floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity – Washing Capacity – Drying max.
Progr ammab le functions f or changing standard settings.
The programmable functions can be used to tailor programmes to suit your individual requir ements. Once activated the programmable functions remain in memory until they are deactivated. High water level This is useful where a higher quality rinse is requir ed.
Additional rinse f or the CO TT ONS pr ogramme Suitable for areas with soft water (hardness range I). If a particularly good rinsing effect is requir ed in an ar ea with soft water , then the high water level can be activated in addition to the additional rinse.
Buzzer An audible tone will sound at the end of a washing / drying programme. The machine is delivered with this programmable function activated. Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory . The programmable functions ar e activated with the help of the additional option buttons and the W ASHING programme selector .
Opening the door at high temperatures It is possible to open the door during a washing or drying programme, even if the temperature is above 70°C. , W arning: The water in the machine will be very hot and could cause b urning or scalding. The machine is delivered with the programmable function switched of f.
Final residual moisture after drying The machine is set to give the best drying results. Y ou do, however , have the option of shortening or lengthening the drying time if you prefer .
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