Miele S 500 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor Washing machineDistinction 500To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the machine it isessential to read these instructio

Your machine has the following specialprogrammes in addition to the standardCottons and Minimum ironprogrammes.Special programmes–Silks/Hand-washable

Future updates (PC)The indicator or check light marked PCis the interface used by Miele servicetechnicians during servicing work fortesting purposes a

Control panela Start buttonStarts the wash programmeb Additional option buttonsAdditional options can be added tothe basic programme.Use the top butto

Important control panelfeaturesProgramme selectorThe programme selector is used to setthe basic wash programme and thetemperature for that programme.A

Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctlyinstalled and connected. See"Installation and connection". Alsocheck t

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

Brief instructionsPlease note:To help familiarise yourself with how touse your washing machine please readthe sections "Before washing",&quo

Programme chartCottons 9ö8E76* 30°C to 95°C Max. load 5.0 kgFabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen,towelling, jeans, underwear,

Delicates 21ac* cold to 40°C Max. load 1.0 kgFabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibresand for easy care cotton shirts and bl

Quick wash 7* 40°C Max. load 2.5 kgFabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in theCottons programme.Notes–Use less detergent (as for a

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

Garment care label symbolsWashingThe figure quoted in the bucket is themaximum temperature the garmentcan be washed at. The number ofbars under the sy

Before washingA Sort the laundry^ Empty all pockets.,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,coins, paper clips, etc.) can causedamage to garments andcomponents i

Selecting a programmeB Switch on the washing machine^Press in the I-On/0-Off button.C Open the drum door^Press the Door button and open thedrum door.D

Additional optionsH Select additional option(s) ifrequired.Additional options can be selected aslong as they are compatible with thebasic programme be

I Add detergentIt is important to dispense the correctamount, because... . . too little results in the following:–Laundry will not be properly cleana

At the end of a programmeWhen the Anti-crease/Finish indicatorlight comes on the laundry can beremoved from the drum. (This lightstays on at the end o

Adding or removing laundryafter a programme has startedLaundry can be added or removedafter the programme has started whenusing the following programm

Interrupting a programme^Switch the washing machine off withthe I-On/0-Off button.To continue with the same programme:^Switch the washing machine back

Programme sequenceMain wash Rinses SpinningWaterlevelWashrhythmWaterlevelNo ofrinsesRinse andinterimspinFinal spinCottons d a ( 2-31)L2)LMinimum iron

This washing machine has fullyelectronic controls with automatic loadrecognition. This machine takes in theright amount of water required for theprogr

Caring for our environment ...2Warning and Safety instructions ...6Description

All modern detergents produced forautomatic washing machines aresuitable, including liquid, compact(concentrated), tablets, liquid tabletsand special

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

,Disconnect the machine from themains electricity supply andwithdraw the plug from the socketbefore cleaning the machine.,The washing machine must not

^Clean the siphon.1. Remove the siphon fromcompartment § and rinse underwarm running water. Clean thesiphon tube in the same way.2. Replace the siphon

Cleaning the water inlet filtersThe washing machine has two filters toprotect the inlet valves.These filters should be checked everysix months or so,

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

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comeson.Problem Possible cause Remedy AThe Check drain lightflashes.The water outlet isblocked.Cl

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programmecontinues as normalProblem Possible cause Remedy AThe Check drain lightflashes.The drain outlet

General problems or an unsatisfactory wash resultProblem Possible cause RemedyThe machine shakesduring the spin cycle.The machine feet are notlevel.Le

Problem Possible cause RemedyLiquid detergentdoes not give therequired result.Liquid detergents donot contain bleachingagents. They do notremove fruit

Interrupting a programme ...27Altering a programme once selected ...27Skipping

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button.Problem RemedyThe machine is notconnected to theelectricity supply.Put the plug in the sock

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

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

Customer contactIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself please contact–Your Miele dealer or–Your nearest Miele ServiceDepartment (s

Front viewa Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa)b Electricity supply cablec - f Flexible drain hose (withdetachable swivel e

Rear viewa Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machineb Electricity supply cablec Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa)

Installation surfaceA concrete floor is the most suitableinstallation surface for a washingmachine, being far less prone tovibration during the spin c

^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

,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

Levelling the machineThe machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation.Incorrect installation may increaseelec

Installation and connection ...44Front view...44Rear view ..

The Miele water protectionsystemThe Miele water protection systemprotects the washing machine fromwater damage.The system consists of three maincompon

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*.The drain hose must not be kinked asthis restricts

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 NormalCottons 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 45 1 h 42 min 1 h 57 min60°C1)5.0 kg 0.85 45 – 1 h 56

Height 85.0 cmWidth 59.5 cmDepth 58.0 cmDepth with door open 97.5 cmWeight 93 kgMaximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)Capacity 5 kg dry laund

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Programmable functionsfor changing standard settings

The programmable functions can beused to tailor washing programmes tosuit your individual requirements.The programmable functions areactivated with th

Follow steps A to G to programmeand store in memory.Before you begin, first ensure that:–The washing machine is switched off.–The machine is properly

This washing machine conforms tocurrent safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however,lead to personal injury and damageto property.To avoid the

Gentle actionActivating gentle action reduces thedrum action and is suitable forwashing slightly soiled articles moregently. It should be activated fo

Top-up rinse for CottonsWhen this is activated, additionalwater flows into the drum at the endof the main wash to cool the sudsdown. Hot suds can dama

Memory functionIf an additional option(s) is selectedfor a programme, and / or the spinspeed is altered, the machine storesthese changes in memory at

SoakA length of time of between 30 minutesand 2 hours can be programmed in 30minute increments for the soakprocess.If the soak button is pressed these

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Technical safety~Before setting up the washingmachine, check it for any externallyvisible damage.Do not install or use a damagedwashing machine.~Befor

~This washing machine may only beused in mobile installations such asships if a risk assessment of theinstallation has been carried out by asuitably q

~Textiles which have beenpre-treated in solvent based cleaningagents must be thoroughly rinsed inclean water before being washed in themachine.~Never