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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Washer
W 4800
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 982 311
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control panel......................................................6 Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cleaning the detergent drawer .......................................25 Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................26 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 A wash program cannot be started....................................27 The program was canceled, the buzzer sounds a
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before connecting the machine, ~ ,WARNING - To reduce the risk of ensure that the connection data on the fire, electric shock or injury to data plate (fusing, voltage and persons while using your appliance frequency) match the mains electrical follow basic safety precautions, supply. If in doubt contact an including the following: electrician. Do not use an extension cord to ~ Read all instructions before using ~ connect this appliance to the power the appliance. su
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Faulty components must only be Only use the washing machine to ~ ~ replaced with genuine Miele spare wash items which are specified by the parts. manufacturer to be machine washable on the fabric care label. Any other If the power cord is damaged it ~ applications may be dangerous. The must only be replaced by a Miele manufacturer cannot be held Service technician with a genuine Miele responsible for damage caused by power cord. improper use of the appliance. Under
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Guide to the washer Control panel a PROGRAMS buttons e- f STATUS indicators to select a wash program. shows the current cycle of the wash program. b OPTIONS buttons Special features to enhance a wash g Buzzer button turns the buzzer on program. and off. c TEMP button h FAULT indicators to select the wash temperature. indicate errors and shows the activated Child Lock. d SPIN speed button to select the spin speed. i Start button starts the selected wash program. e PC Indicator allows a service te
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Before using for the first time The appliance must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please see the "Installation instructions." This washing machine has undergone thorough functional testing in the factory, there may be some residual water in the drum from this process. Running a spin cycle before the first use is not possible for safety reasons. To activate the spin cycle, a wash program must be run without laundry and without detergent. ^ Turn on the water supply. The
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Using the washer 1. Prepare and sort the laundry Sort the laundry ^ Only wash items that are labeled machine washable by the manufacturer. Most garments have a fabric care label in the collar or side seam. ^ Sort the laundry by care label and color. General tips – Dark fabrics often bleed the first few times they are washed. They should be washed separately several times ^ Empty all pockets. before being included in a mixed load. ,Foreign objects left in pockets – Curtains: Remove any lead weigh
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Using the washer 2. Load the laundry ^ Close the drum door. To prevent ^ Open the drum door. damage, make sure that there is no clothing caught between the drum ^ Load the laundry loosely into the door and the seal. drum. For best results, wash mixed loads of small and large items. This will improve washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly. ^ Close the drum door. 9
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Using the washer 3. Select a program ^ Press the "PROGRAMS" button e or - until the desired program indicator lights. 10
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Using the washer Program guide Temperature Final spin Item / Tip Normal Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Sensitive, Buzzer Hot D Items made from cottons, linen or mixed fabrics. Very Warm C Warm B High spin Important: 3 Fill the drum only / of the way. Items 4 Cold A need room to move otherwise they might get caught in the drum door seal. No Heat Wrinkle-free Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Sensitive, Buzzer Hot J Items made from synthetics, mixed fabrics or wrinkle free cottons. Very Warm I High s
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Using the washer Temperature Final spin Item / Tip Woolens Options: Sensitive, Buzzer Warm B High spin Items made from washable wool and mixed woolens. Med spin Cold A Slow spin No Heat Hold No spin Silk Options: Buzzer Cold M Slow spin Silk and hand washable items which do not contain wool. No Heat Handwash Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Sensitive, Buzzer Warm N Hand washable items, which do not Med spin contain wool or silk. Cold M No Heat Sturdy Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Sensitive, Buzze
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Using the washer 4. Select a temperature and Rinse spin final spin speed The laundry is spun after the main wash and between rinse cycles. Reducing The preselected temperature and/or the final spin speed will also reduce the spin speed can be adjusted if the rinse spin speeds. program allows for it. See the "Program Guide". Hold ^ Select "Hold". The laundry is not spun and remains soaking in water. This will prevent wrinkles if the laundry is not removed immediately at the end of the wash progra
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Using the washer 5. Select an option Extended For laundry with normal to heavy soiling or stains. The main wash cycle time for the wash program will be extended. Heavy Soil For heavily soiled laundry. For stubborn stains which are dried on. A pre-wash takes place and the wash time for the main wash is extended. Sensitive ^ Select the desired Option with the respective button. Once an Option is An additional final rinse that washes selected the indicator lights. away detergent residue and scents.
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Using the washer 6. Add detergent Too little detergent may cause: – Ineffective cleaning of laundry; Front loading washing machines fabrics may become gray and stiff require significantly less detergent over time. than traditional top loaders. Closely follow the requirements of the – Grease stains on the laundry. detergent manufacturer. – Hard water deposits on the heating element. Use detergent according to the laundry soiling and water hardness. Too much detergent may cause: Light soiling – Ov
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Using the washer ^ Add detergent to the desired compartments. – Main wash Detergent for the main wash – Heavy Soil Detergent for the pre-wash – Bleach Bleach used as described by the manufacturer; placed in the bleach compartment – Softener ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser Fabric softener or liquid starch drawer. ^ Add detergent to the Main Wash compartment at the beginning of each wash program. 1 ^ Only add detergent ( / total 4 recommended amount) to the "Heavy Soil" compartment, if the "Hea
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Using the washer Detergents You can use all high efficiency detergents which are formulated for household washing machines. Closely follow the requirements of the detergent manufacturer. Universal Color Delicate Bleach Normal X X X Wrinkle-free X X X Sanitize X X Extra White X X Delicates X X Woolens Detergent for wool Silk X Handwash X 1) Sturdy X X Custom X X X 1) only liquid detergent 17
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Using the washer Fabric after care Fabric softener Makes fabrics feel softer and reduces static cling in the dryer. Mild liquid starch A synthetic starch wash that gives fabrics some stiffness. ^ Add the fabric softener or mild liquid starch to the "Softener" compartment. Do not exceed the maximum fill level marked inside the compartment, the excess will prematurely activate the siphon and be wasted. The fabric softener / liquid starch will be dispensed during the final rinse. A small amount of
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Using the washer Bleach Dyes The use of dyes in the washer is only recommended to a degree of usual household use. The salt used for dying may corrode the stainless steel with frequent use. ^ Use as directed by the manufacturer. Dye removers ,Do not use dye removers in this washer! ^ Pour bleach into the compartment. During the Main Wash the bleach will be automatically rinsed from the compartment and added to the cycle. 19
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Using the washer 7. Start the program 8. Activate the Child Lock (if desired) ^ Press the flashing "Start" button. The washer shows the current cycle of the wash program under "STATUS". The drum door will be locked when the program starts. The drum light turns off after the program starts. The Child Lock prevents a program ,If a program was started without from being canceled. detergent, cancel the program first. ^ Press the "OPTIONS" button until the Add detergent, then select and start "FAULT"
