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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 5964 WPS
en-GB
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 312 510
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Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old machine material Electrical and electronic machines often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for disposal human health and to the environment. and should be recycled. They are, however, essential for the Ensure that any plastic wrappings, correct functioning o
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Contents Caring for our environment .........................................2 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6 Operating the washing machine.....................................13 Control panel.....................................................13 Display..........................................................14 Optional programme packages.......................................15 Before using for the first time.......................................16 Pr
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Contents Changing a programme ............................................40 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................41 Safety lock.......................................................41 Detergent .......................................................42 The correct detergent ..............................................42 Water softeners.................................................44 Washing with several components..................................44 Fabr
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Contents Levelling the machine ..............................................64 Screwing out and adjusting the feet.................................64 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run...................65 Washer and Dryer stack..........................................65 The Miele Waterproof system ........................................66 Connection to the water supply .......................................67 Connection to the drainage system...............................
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Warning and Safety instructions 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. P
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children 8 years and older may use, clean or maintain the washing machine without supervision only if they have been shown how to do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the machine unless they are constantly supervised. The washing machine is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with it or near it, or to play with the controls. For m
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Warning and Safety instructions 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 frequency) 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 correctly earthed. It is most important
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Warning and Safety instructions Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. The machine must be isolated from the electricity supply in the event of a fault and during installation, maintenance and repair work. The Miele "
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Warning and Safety instructions 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 using the washing machine for the first time, check that the transit bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see section on "Installation and connection"). During spinning, a transit bar which is still in place
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Warning and Safety instructions If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. A special descaling agent is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thorough
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Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. 12
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Operating the washing machine Control panel Start/Stop button Extra option buttons with indicator For starting the programme selected lights and cancelling a programme once it Various extra options can be added has started. to the washing programmes. Display with , OK and buttons Programme selector See the following page for more For selecting a programme. The information. programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. button For selecting delay start. button Fo
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Operating the washing machine Display Multiple option selection If a value is selected there will be a tick next to it. Further extras Water plus Extra rinse Press the or button to scroll down or up the options in the display. Press the OK button to select the highlighted value. You can now select the next value, if you wish. The display is operated using the , Single option selection OK and buttons. Here one of the values is always – Press the button selected. A tick will a
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Operating the washing machine The following are selected via the Optional programme packages display Additional programme packages (containing a number of individual – wash temperature programmes) are available for – final spin speed downloading into your machine. – the soak time These have to be downloaded by a – delay start Miele service engineer. – cancellation of a programme The following programme packages can be downloaded into your machine – safety lock if they were not supplied with your
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Before using for the first time Preparing the washing 2. Set the language machine You will be asked to select the language you require for the display. It Before using the machine for the first is possible to select another language time ensure that it is correctly at any time via Further programmes/ installed and connected. See Settings in the Settings sub-menu. "Installation and connection". Also Sprache check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water deutsch
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Before using for the first time 4. Reminder to remove transit bars 6. Run your first programme The washing machine has a sensor To avoid the risk of damage, the which measures the amount of laundry transit bars must be removed before in the drum. This determines the the machine is used for the first time. amount of detergent required which See "Installation and connection" for appears as a recommendation in the instructions on how to do this. display. To enable the load size sensor to function c
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Calibrating the load sensor to zero After running the first programme, the load sensor has to be calibrated to zero as you would with bathroom scales. Switch on the machine. Open the drum door. Turn the programme selector to Cottons. Press and hold the Load/Detergent button pressed in until the following message appears in the display: Zero setting OK Switch off the washing machine. 18
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Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. To make the most out of your – Adjust the dosage to the degree of machine, load the maximum dry load soiling of the laundry. for the programme you are using. – Reduce the amount of detergent for – When smaller amounts of laundry are smaller loads. Use
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How to wash correctly Brief instructions If you use a solvent-based The headings numbered , ,
,... cleaning agent (e.g. one containing show the operating sequence and can benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make be used as brief instructions. sure that any plastic parts (e.g. Sort the laundry buttons) are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine. Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in or on this machine. Sort the laundry by colour an
