Miele W1986 User Manual

Operating instructionsWasherW 1986To prevent accidents andmachine damage,read these instructionsbefore installation or use.UM.-Nr. 05 665 081

Program guideTemperature Care symbols FabricCottons Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive190 °F /very hotF – white household l

4. Select a spin speedThe default spin speed willautomatically be selected for eachprogram. However, you can adjust thespin speed within the parameter

5. Select wash options(if needed)^ Press the button for the wash optionsyou would like to select. The indicatorlight for the respective option willill

6. Add detergent^ Pull out the detergent dispenserdrawer and add detergent to theappropriate compartments.j = Detergent for the main washi = Only add

Use only high-efficiency, lowsudsing laundry detergentformulated for front loading washingmachines.For wool and wool blend fabrics, use adetergent for

Fabric softenerFabric softener added to the washprogram will make fabrics feel softerand will reduce static cling in the dryer.^ Open the lid of the f

7. Select Delay StartIf you wish, the start of the washprogram can be delayed to takeadvantage of lower energy rates, or tohave a load completed at a

10. Unload the laundry^Open the drum door by pressing the"Door" button.Do not attempt to remove laundryfrom the washer if the drum isturning

Adding/removing laundryduring a wash programYou can interrupt the followingprograms to add or remove a piece oflaundry:–COTTONS–PERMA PRESS–Jeans–Dres

Cancelling a program that hasstarted^Turn off the washer with the "On/Off"button.^Turn the program selector to "End".^Turn on the

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

Electronic program lockThe program lock prevents the washerfrom being opened or the program frombeing changed during a wash program.To activate the pr

Child Safety LockThis safety lock can be activated toprevent a child from climbing inside thewasher.When the child safety lock is activated,the drum d

,Before cleaning the appliance,disconnect the power supply byunplugging the unit or manuallytripping the circuit breaker.Cleaning the washer^Clean the

Cleaning the drain pump andlint trapOccasionally, small objects (buttons,coins, etc.) may become trapped in thelint trap. If the machine does not drai

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

Quick GuideRemove this guide for easy referencePlease read allinstructions, especiallythe "Important Safety Instructions",before using the w

1. Prepare and sort laundry^ Empty pockets.^ Sort laundry by fabric and color.^ Pretreat stains.2. Load the laundry^Turn on the washer using the "

5. Select wash options (if needed)6. Add detergentj = Detergent compartment for themain washi = Only add detergent (1/4of thetotal recommended amount

Temperature Care symbols FabricCottons Available wash options: Soak, Heavy soil, Extended, Sensitive190 °F /very hotF – white household linens 100 % c

Cleaning the water inlet filtersThe washer has two water inlet filters toprotect each inlet valve. These filtersshould be checked every 6 months andcl

Washer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Cleaning the washer . . . . .

With the following guide, minor issues can be resolved without a service call:The program will not start.Issue Possible cause Solution*The "Anti-

The program runs normally, but a fault indicator lights up.Issue Possible cause Solution *The "Check drain"indicator blinks.The drain is blo

Poor wash results.Issue Possible cause SolutionThe washer shakesduring the spin cycle.The washer’s feet arenot resting evenly on thefloor.Level the ma

Issue Possible cause SolutionThe laundry has agray, sticky residueAn inadequate amount ofdetergent was used todissolve greasy depositsin heavily soile

The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed.Issue SolutionThe washer is not hookedup to electricity.Insert the plug into the ou

Opening the drum door duringa power failure^Open the detergent dispenserdrawer.^ Remove the tool.^Open the lint trap door.^Drain the water from the wa

In the event of any fault which youcannot fix yourself, please contact theMiele Technical Service DepartmentU [email protected] 1-8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

Front viewa Power cordb High pressure intake hoses;blue mark for cold water,red mark for hot waterc Flexible drain hose with detachableswivel elbow (d

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

Installation siteHorizontal access washers should beinstalled on the ground floor orbasement level of a construction forbest performance.A concrete or

Installation beneath a counterIf a countertop is placed over thewasher, at least a1/4" gap must beleft between the top of the machineand bottom o

Installation–Lift the machine from its shippingpallet and move it to the installationsite.–Do not lift the washer by the drumdoor.–Ensure that the mac

^Remove the two struts together withthe support plate.^Plug the two holes with the plasticcaps provided.,Movement of the washer withoutthe shipping st

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

Water connectionConnect the cold water intake hose(blue mark) to the cold water valve andthe hot water intake hose (red mark) tothe hot water valve.If

The washing machine can beconnected to a potable water supply. Anon-return valve is not required, unlessrequired by building code.The washing machine

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. Inthe event of malfunction orbreakdown, grounding will reducethe risk of electric shock byprovi

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Control panel1 "On/Off" buttonTurns the machine on and off orinterrupts a program.2 "Door" buttonOpens the drum door.3 "Time

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The appliance must be correctlyinstalled and connected before thefirst use. Please see the "Installationinstructions."Before using the washe

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

2. Load the laundry^Turn on the washer using the "On/Off"button.^Open the drum door using the "Door"button.^Load the laundry into

3. Select a program^ Turn the program selector in eitherdirection to the program you wish touse.Special programsSILK /Gentle program for hand and mach