Miele WT2796 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsWasher-dryerTo avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential toread these instructions before it is insta

Correct use~Do not install your washer-dryer in rooms where there is a risk offrost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electroni

~To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be dried in thiswasher-dryer:–items which have not been washed.–items, such as workwear, which ha

~In many programmes, the heating phase is followed by a coolingdown phase to ensure that the items are not too hot to handle whenyou remove them (this

~Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containingbenzine, in this washer-dryer, as this may result in damage tocomponent parts and crea

Control panela Start/Stop buttonFor starting the programme selectedand cancelling a programme once ithas started.b Display with X, OK and Y buttonsSee

DisplayThe display is operated using the X,OK and Y buttons. The value or optioncurrently selected will appearhighlighted.Press button Xto decrease a

Before using the machine for thefirst time ensure that it is correctlyinstalled and connected. Also checkthat the drain filter is securelytightened to

Running your first programmeYour washer-dryer is now ready for thefirst programme to be run.^Turn the programme selector toCottons.^Press the Start/St

Energy and water consumption–Water consumption and energyusage are determined by the size ofthe load.To make the most out of yourmachine, load the max

Short instructionsThe headings numbered A, B, C,...show the operating sequence and canbe used as brief instructions.Separate washingA Sort the laundry

Disposal of the packing materialThe packaging is designed to protectthe washing machine from damageduring transportation. The packagingmaterials used

B Switch the machine onThe interior drum lighting will come on.The drum lighting will go outautomatically after five minutes. Pressthe Door button to

D Select Extra option(s)^Press the appropriate button to selectShort or Water plus. The relevantindicator light will come on.^ Then select any Further

F Add detergentThe detergent dispenser display willnow appear.Detergent7 100%The percentage shown relates to theamount of detergent recommended bythe

G Select Delay startIf required. Please refer to "Delay start"for more information.H Start the programme^Press the flashing Start/Stop butto

Extra optionsYou can use the Extra option buttons toaugment the wash programmes.ShortFor light to nomal soiling with no visiblestaining.The duration o

Extra rinseThis extra option introduces an extrarinse.Pre-washFor laundry with large amounts of dirt(e.g. dust, sand).SoakFor heavily soiled items wit

Final spin speedProgramme rpmCottons 1600Minimum iron 1200Denim 900Woollens 1200Express 20 1600Shirts 600Automatic plus 1200Dark garments 1200Delicate

Programme chartCottons cold to 95°C Max. load 6.0 kgSuitable for Cotton, linen and mixed fibre garments, e.g. T-shirts, underwear,table linen.Extras S

Automatic plus cold to 40°C Max. load 4.5 kgSuitable for Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimumiron programmes. Sort according t

Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kgSuitable for Outerwear made from membrane fabrics such as Gore-Tex®,SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER®etc.Note–Zip up jack

Caring for the environment...2Warning and Safety instructions ...6Guide to th

Silks cold to 30°C Max. load 1.0 kgSuitable for Silks and other handwashable fabric with no wool contentNote Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washi

Programme sequenceMain wash Rinses SpinWaterlevelWashrhythmWaterlevelRinses InterimspinFinal spinCottons d a ( 2-41)2)LLMinimum iron ( c e 2-33)LLDeni

d = Low water level( = Medium water levele = High water levela = Intensive rhythmb = Normal rhythmc = Gentle rhythmd = Sensitive rhythme = Ultra sensi

DetergentUniversaldetergentDetergentforcolouredsDetergentfordelicatesSpecialistdetergentProofingagentFabriccon-ditionerCottons X X – – – XMinimum iron

All modern detergents produced forautomatic washing machines aresuitable. Use dispensing aids, e.g.balls, if these are supplied with thedetergent. Tab

Fabric conditioner and liquid starchFabric conditioners make garments softto handle and help prevent static clingwhen tumble drying.Starch stiffens an

Separate dryingThe separate drying programmemust be used if the load in the washprogramme is greater than themaximum load permitted for drying,or if y

B Switch the washer-dryer onC Select a programme^Select the drying programme youwant.The programme selected will appear inthe display.Cottons60°C1600

D Load the drum^Open the drum door.^Load the laundry loosely into thedrum.See the drying programme chart formaximum loads. Overloading cancause unnece

Extra optionsLow temperatureThe temperature is reduced duringthe drying programme.For all delicate or minimum iron fabricwith the r symbol on the care

Extra options ...39Low temperature...39Thermospin ...

Adding or removing laundryafter a programme has started^Press the Door button to open thedrum door.,Do not touch the metal caplocated on the inside of

Programme chartCottons Max. load 3.0 kg*Extra dry, Normal+, Normal**Suitable for Single and multi-layered cotton items such as T-shirts, underwear,tow

Express 20 Max. load 3.0 kg*Extra dry, Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r,Hand iron rr, Machine iron, Smoothing+1), Timed drying2)Suitable for Fabrics which

Smoothing Max. load 3.0 kg*Suitable for Cotton and linen fabric. Minimum iron items made of mixed fibre,cotton or synthetic fabricNote–Garments are da

Sportswear Max. load 2.0 kg*Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r, Smoothing+1), Timed drying2)Suitable for Sportswear that is suitable for tumble dryingExtras

Hygiene Max. load 3.0 kg*NormalSuitable for Cotton and linen fabric which is in direct contact with the skin, e.g.underwear, nappies, towelling, bed l

1)Smoothing+: Garments aredampened before the programmestarts to help reduce creasing. Textilesare not completely dried in thisprogramme to make them

Washing and drying in acontinuous sequenceWhere the amount of laundry to bewashed and dried in one programmedoes not exceed the maximumweight permitte

D Load the drum^Open the drum door and load thelaundry loosely in the drum.Follow the load size indicator and donot overload.Do not use detergent disp

The fluff which occurs during dryingcan collect in the drum and also in thesuds container. Run the Rinse out fluffprogramme before the machine is used

Rear view ...67Installation surface...68Installing

To cancel a programmeYou can cancel a programme at anytime after it has started.^Press the Start/Stop button andselect Cancel programme or turn thepro

Changing the spin speedYou can change the spin speed up untilthe final spin begins.You can change the thermospin speedup until the thermospin begins.A

With delay start you can choose whenyou want the programme to end. Thestart of a programme can be delayedfrom 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24hours.Th

Cleaning the machine,Disconnect the machine fromthe electricity supply by switchingoff at the wall socket andwithdrawing the plug before anycleaning a

^Clean the siphon.1. Remove the siphon fromcompartment § and rinse under hotrunning water. Clean the siphon tubein the same way.2. Replace the siphon.

Cleaning the filter in the waterinletThe machine has a filter to protect thewater inlet valve.The accessible filter in the union in theopen end of the

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of thismachine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put ri

A fault message appears in the displayMessage Possible cause Remedy A2FaultCheck drainagesystem–The water outlet isblocked orrestricted.–The drain hos

Problems with the load size indicatorProblem Possible cause RemedyThe display indicatesa load of <25% or noload size is indicatedwhen the drum is f

General problemsProblem Possible cause RemedyThe machine shakesduring the spin cycle.The machine feet arenot level.Level the machine (see"Install

~It is essential to read the operating instructions.This washer-dryer complies with current safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however, lead t

An unsatisfactory wash resultProblem Possible cause RemedyLiquid detergentdoes not give therequired result.Liquid detergentsusually contain nobleachin

An unsatisfactory drying resultProblem Possible cause RemedyThe laundry isstill damp after adrying cycle.The load was too small forthe electronics to

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door buttonProblem RemedyThe machine is notconnected to theelectricity supply and / oris not switched o

Opening the drum door in theevent of a blocked drain outletand/or power failure^Switch the machine off.There is a lever behind the detergentdrawer fas

Once the flow of water ceases:^Remove the drain filter completely.^ Clean it thoroughly.^Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and flu

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact:–your Miele dealer, or–Miele (Contact details for Miele aregiven at the end

Front viewa Waterproof-Metal braided inlet hoseb Electricity supply cablec - f Flexible drain hose (withdetachable swivel elbow)g Control panelh Deter

Rear viewa Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machineb Electricity supply cablec Transit bar coversd Waterproof-Metal braided inlet hosee Drain

Installation surfaceA concrete floor is the most suitableinstallation surface, being far lessprone to vibration during the spin cyclethan wooden floor

^Using the spanner supplied turn theleft-hand transit bar 90°, then^withdraw the transit bar.^Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,then^withdraw the tr

~The washer-dryer is not intended for outdoor use.~The washer-dryer can only be used by people with reducedphysical, sensory or mental capabilities, o

,To avoid the risk of injury theholes for the transit bars must becovered after the transit bars havebeen removed.^ Fit the covers on to the two holes

Screwing out and adjusting the feetThe four adjustable screw feet are usedto level the machine. All four feet arescrewed in when the machine isdeliver

The Miele water protectionsystemThe Miele water protection systemprotects machine from water damage.The system consists of three maincomponents:1) the

Connection to the watersupplyThe machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withlocal and national safety regulations.The German

Connection to the drainagesystemThe machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre*. Thedrain hose must not be kinked as thisrestricts

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withcurrent natio

Load Consumption dataEnergy Water Durationin kWh in litres Short NormalWashingCottons 95°C 6.0 kg 1,90 45 2 h 19 min60°C1)6.0 kg 0.80 45 2 h 39 min60°

Height 850 mmWidth 595 mmDepth 580 mmDepth with door open 975 mmHeight for building under 820 mmWidth for building under 600 mmDepth for building unde

The Settings menu is used to alter themachine's electronics to suitchanging requirements.Settings can be altered at any time.To open the Settings

TimeSelect either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock,and then set the current time of day.Clock format^Use the X or Y buttons to select theway you want the ti

Technical safety~Before setting up the washer-dryer, check it for any externallyvisible damage.Do not install or use a damaged machine.~Before connect

Lock codeThe code prevents the machinebeing used without your knowledge.When the code has been activated, youhave to enter a code after switching them

Longer pre-wash CottonsThe pre-wash duration can beextended in the Cottons programme.If you require a longer pre-wash, anadditional 6, 9 or 12 minutes

Drying levelsThe drying levels in the Cottons andMinimum iron programmes can bealtered.Select the required setting and thendetermine whether laundry s

Miele offer perfect care for your laundrywith a wide range of specialprogrammes designed to suit the fabricbeing washed and dried.Miele have also deve

UltraWhite detergentThis multi-purpose powder detergenthas excellent stain removal propertiesand is suitable for white and lightcoloured laundry as we

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~The washer-dryer must be isolated from the electricity supplywhen cleaning and maintaining the machine and in the event of afault.~The Miele "Wa