Miele TOUCHTRONIC W 4800 User Manual

Operating and InstallationInstructionsWasherW 4800To prevent accidents andmachine damage,read these instructionsbefore installation or use.M.-Nr. 06 9

3. Select a program^ Press the "PROGRAMS" button e or- until the desired program indicatorlights.Using the washer10

Program guideTemperature Final spin Item / TipNormal Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Sensitive, BuzzerHot DHigh spinItems made from cottons, linen or m

Temperature Final spin Item / TipWoolens Options: Sensitive, BuzzerWarm B High spinMed spinSlow spinHoldNo spinItems made from washable wool andmixed

4. Select a temperature andfinal spin speedThe preselected temperature and/orspin speed can be adjusted if theprogram allows for it. See the "Pro

5. Select an option^ Select the desired Option with therespective button. Once an Option isselected the indicator lights.^ See the Program Guide to fi

6. Add detergentFront loading washing machinesrequire significantly less detergentthan traditional top loaders. Closelyfollow the requirements of thed

^ Pull out the detergent dispenserdrawer.^ If you do not use bleach, pleaseremove the insert from the main washcompartment.^ Add detergent to the desi

DetergentsYou can use all high efficiency detergents which are formulated for householdwashing machines. Closely follow the requirements of the deterg

Fabric after careFabric softenerMakes fabrics feel softer and reducesstatic cling in the dryer.Mild liquid starchA synthetic starch wash that givesfab

Bleach^ Pour bleach into the compartment.During the Main Wash the bleach willbe automatically rinsed from thecompartment and added to the cycle.DyesTh

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Guide to the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7. Start the program^ Press the flashing "Start" button.The washer shows the current cycle ofthe wash program under "STATUS".The d

9. Program end^ Open the drum door.^ Remove the laundry.Check the drum for any missedpieces of laundry. Itemsinadvertently left in the washer maybe da

Canceling a programA program can be canceled any timeafter a program start.^ Press the "Pause" button until the"STATUS" indicator

Adding/removing laundryduring a wash program^ Press briefly the "Pause" button.^ Open the drum door.^ Add or remove the piece of laundry.^ C

,Before cleaning or maintenance,disconnect the power supply byunplugging the unit or manually"tripping" the circuit breaker.,Do not hose the

Quick guideRemove this guide for easyreferencePlease read allinstructions, especiallythe "Important Safety Instructions",before using the wa

1. Sort the laundry^ Empty all pockets.^ Sort the laundry by fabric and color.^ Pretreat stains.2. Load the laundry^ Open the drum door and load thela

5. Select an Option^ Select the desired "OPTIONS". Pressthe upper button until the indicator/sof the desired option light/s.6. Add detergent

Program guideSanitizeHotVery WarmWarmColdNo HeatMaxHighMedSlowHoldNo SpinNormal XXX XX XWrinkle-free XXXX X X XSanitize X X X XExtra White X X X XDeli

Cleaning the detergent drawer^ Pull out the detergent drawer as faras it goes. Press down on the redrelease lever and pull the drawer outof the machin

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Cleaning the detergent drawer ...

Cleaning the water inlet filtersThe washer has two water inlet filters toprotect each inlet valve. These filtersshould be checked and cleaned ifnecess

,Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified andtrained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.R

The program was canceled, the buzzer sounds and the "Start"button flashes.Issue Possible cause Fix– To turn off the fault message:Open the d

An error message is displayed at the end of a program.Issue Possible cause Fix– To turn off the fault message:Open the drum door or pressand hold the

General problems with the washerIssue Possible cause SolutionThe washer shakesduring the spin cycle.The four feet are notresting evenly on thefloor.Le

Unsatisfactory wash resultsIssue Possible cause SolutionThe laundry is notclean enough whenusing liquiddetergent.Liquid detergents do notcontain bleac

The drum door cannot be openedPossible cause SolutionThe door is locked duringthe wash cycles.Press the "Pause" button. The door lock opens.

Opening the drum door during apower failure or when the drain isblocked,Pull the plug from the electricaloutlet before cleaning the washer!^ Open the

Once the flow of water stops:^ Remove the drain filter.^ Clean out any foreign objects or lintfrom the filter.^ Check that the drain pump impeller(in

RepairsIn the event of a fault which you cannotfix yourself, please contact the servicenumber on the back of this manual.When contacting the ServiceDe

,WARNING - To reduce the risk offire, electric shock or injury topersons while using your appliancefollow basic safety precautions,including the follo

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Installation InstructionsTo prevent accidentsand machine damageread these instructionsbeforeinstallation or use.

Front viewa High pressure intake hose,red mark for hot waterb High pressure intake hose,blue mark for cold waterc Power cordd - g Flexible drain hose

Rear viewa Electrical connectionb W-LAN communication modulec Rear access with grip for transportd Water intake hose cold water(blue stripes)e Water i

Installation siteFor best performance front loadingwashers should be installed on theground floor or basement of thebuilding.A concrete or reinforced

Removing the shipping struts^ Turn the left shipping strutcounterclockwise 90°.^ Turn the right shipping strutcounterclockwise 90°.^ Withdraw the two

Leveling the washerTo ensure smooth operation the washermust be level.Failure to level the machine can resultin increased water and energyconsumption,

The washing machine can beconnected to a portable water supply.A non-return valve is not needed unlessrequired by building code.The washing machine ha

Water connection^ Connect the cold water intake hose(blue mark) to the cold water valveand the hot water intake hose (redmark) to the hot water valve.

DrainageThe 5 foot (1.5 m) drain hose may beconnected as follows:1. Directly into a sink: hook the hoseover the edge of the sink and secureit firmly (

~Faulty components must only bereplaced with genuine Miele spareparts.~If the power cord is damaged itmust only be replaced by a MieleService technici

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded.In the event of a malfunction orbreakdown, grounding will reducethe risk of electric shock bypro

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe cardboard box and packingmaterials protect the appliance duringshipping. They have been designed tobe biodegradable

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Control panela PROGRAMS buttons e-to select a wash program.b OPTIONS buttonsSpecial features to enhance a washprogram.c TEMP buttonto select the wash

The appliance must be correctlyinstalled and connected before thefirst use. Please see the "Installationinstructions."This washing machine h

1. Prepare and sort the laundry^ Empty all pockets.,Foreign objects left in pockets(e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)can cause damage to clothes a

2. Load the laundry^ Open the drum door.^ Load the laundry loosely into thedrum. For best results, wash mixedloads of small and large items. Thiswill