Miele WS 5427 MC 13 Operations Instructions

Operating and installation instructionsfor Washer-extractorWS 5427 MC 13It is essential to read theseoperating instructions beforeinstalling or using

Control panela Door button aOpens the drum door and releasesany additional option buttons whichhave been pushed in.b Additional option buttons+i With

Multi function displaya Displayb Indicator lights for– Temperature %°CAfter a programme has started theactual suds temperature is displayedin 5°C step

Important: the machine must be cor-rectly installed and connected to theelectricity and water supplies in ac-cordance with national and localsafety re

Brief instructionsFor brief instructions follows steps(A,B,C ,...).Before washingA Sort the laundry.^ Empty all pockets.Foreign objects (e.g. nails, c

B Open the drum door.C Load the drum.Unfold the laundry and load loosely inthe drum. To achieve best results it isadvisable to make up mixed loads con

Coin-box / time counterI If your machine is fitted with aCoin-box / time counter:^Insert coins / tokens.^Press the h Start button.Failing to follow th

After washingK Turn the programme selectorto r End.L Close the stopcocks.M Press the a door button.N Remove the laundry.Only remove laundry from the m

To change a programmeProgrammes A, B, C, D, E can bechanged at any time as long as theprogramme sequence allows for this.^Turn the programme selector

Washing9 Cottons 95°C8 Cottons 60°C7 Cottons 40°C5 Minimum iron 95°C4 Minimum iron 60°C2 Minimum iron 40°C41 Delicates/Syntheticsc Machine washableWoo

All modern detergents produced forautomatic washing machines are suit-able, including liquid, compact (con-centrated), and special application de-terg

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Caring for our environmentDisposal of the p

Adding detergent^ Open the detergent dispenserdrawer and add detergent, fabricconditioner and starch to the correctcompartment as follows:i = Detergen

Fabric conditioners, texturisersand liquid starchFabric conditioners make garments softand fluffy to handle and help preventstatic cling when tumble d

Programme chartProgramme Fabric type Temperature max.rpmCottonsCottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bedlinen, table linen, towelling, jeans,T-shirts, under

max. load AdditionalopitonsNotes6 kg–With pre-wash–Starch–No final spinFor heavily soiled laundry press the "Withpre-wash " button. For dark

Programme sequenceThe programme sequences outlinedbelow are based on the basicprogramme with a full load. Additionaloptions which can be selected have

Sluice or separate rinse (depend-ing on model)Separate rinseThis is suitable for rinsing textileswhich have been hand washed andonly require rinsing.

Disconnect the machine from themains electricity supply and with-draw the plug from the socket priorto cleaning the machine.Cleaning the machine^Clean

Cleaning the drainage systemCheck the fluff filter, initially after 3 - 4washes to ascertain how often it is likelyto require cleaning.Under normal co

^Once the flow of water ceases, re-move the fluff filter completely andclean it.^ Remove any foreign objects (buttons,coins etc.) and fluff.^Turn the

Cleaning the detergentdispenser drawerRemove detergent residues regularly.^ Pull out the detergent dispenserdrawer until a resistance is felt. Pressdo

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Adding detergent. . . . . .

Cleaning the filters in the waterinletThe machine has the following filters toprotect the inlet valves:–in the free end of any water inlet hose–in the

To clean the filter in the water inletvalve:^Using pliers, carefully loosen theribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve,and unscrew.^ Using pointed plier

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

Fault Possible cause RemedyThe check light pflashes, the r Endindicator light is on,but the laundry inthe machine has notbeen washed.The water inlet i

Fault Possible cause RemedyDespite adequatewater supply pres-sure the machinetakes a long time tofill.The filters in the waterinlet hoses may beclogge

Fault Possible cause RemedyThere are whiteresidues whichlook like powderdetergent on darkcoloured laundry.The detergent con-tained compounds(zeolites)

Fault Possible cause RemedyThe laundry is ei-ther not spun atall or not spunsatisfactorily.The "No final spin" w buttonwas pushed in.The mac

Opening the drum door in theevent of a power failureDrain pump version:^Turn the programme selectorto r End.Always make sure that the drum isstationar

Drain valve version:^Turn the programme selectorto r End.^Open the access panel to the drain-age system and drain off any water(see "Cleaning and

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself please contact–Your Miele dealer or–Your nearest Miele Service Depart-ment (see back cover

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39InstallationView from rear . . . .

View from reara Cable entry for extra equipmentb Inlet hose (cold water)c Inlet hose (hot water)d Transit fitting (remove before com-missioning)e Supp

Installation surfaceA concrete floor is the most suitablesurface for a washing machine, beingfar less prone to vibration during thespin cycle than woo

Removing the transit fittingA Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°.B Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°.C Withdraw the two bars together withthe suppor

Levelling the machineThe machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation.The four adjustable feet are used tolev

Installation on a raised plinthInstallation44

a Cold water inlet hose- blue stripes - (see "Plumbing")b Hot water inlet hose- red stripes - (see "Plumbing")c Electrical connect

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work must be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance with na-tional and

Electrical connection IrelandAll electrical work must be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance with na-tional a

PlumbingThis machine is approved for all UK ap-plications as suitable for category 5.Product is listed in the WRAS regula-tions advisory scheme direct

Connection to hot watersupplyTo keep electricity consumption costsdown this machine can be connectedto a (ring) piped hot water supply. Themaximum tem

Read the operating instructions be-fore using this machine for the firsttime. They contain important infor-mation about the safety, use andmaintenance

Connection to drainageMachines with a drain pumpThe machine drains via a drain pumpwith a max. delivery head of 1 metre.The 1.5 metre long drain hose

Height 85 cmWidth 59.5 cmDepth 71.5 cmDepth with door open 107 cmWeight 114 kgmax. floor load 2778 Newton (278 kg)Capacity 6 kg dry laundryConnected l

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The best materials are used in themanufacture of this machine, andevery care is taken to check all parts.However, with time, deterioration ofparts can

If the correct amount of detergentis dispensed, the machine shouldnot need to be descaled. If, however,you do wish to descale the machineonly use prop

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

Front viewa Machine lidb Control panelDetergent dispenserc Drum doord Access panel for fluff filter, drainpump and emergency door releasee Height adju