Miele W 2888 WPS Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor Washing machineW 2888WPSTo avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the machine it isessential to read these instructionsbefo

DisplaysEntry menu1 COTTONS UNI. 60°CPROG. SELECTION ...2 MINIMUM IRON 40°C SETTINGS F ...3 DELICATES 40°C4 WOOLLENS H 40°C 15:00When the machine is s

Programme Selection menuPROGRAMME Back ASELECTIONCOTTONS HYG.COTTONS UNI.MINIMUM IRON HYou can use the multi-function selector to select anyprogramme.

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it iscorrectly installed and connected. See "Installation andconnection". Also check

Running your first programme1 COTTONS UNI. 60°CPROG. SELECTION ...2 MINIMUM IRON 40°C SETTINGS F...3 DELICATES 40°C4 WOOLLENS H 40°C 15:00^Press short

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

Brief instructionsThe headings numbered A, B, C, . . .show the operating sequence and canbe used as brief instructions.A Sort the laundry^ Empty all p

B Switch on the washing machineThe interior drum lighting will come on.C Select a programmeYou can select a programme either by:–using the appropriate

E Add detergentThe percentage amounts in the displaywill help you to add the correctpercentage amount of detergentrecommended by the manufacturer.40%A

F Start the programme^Press the flashingStartbutton.The estimated programme duration willappear in the display. This will countdown in one minute step

You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the fourwash programmes you use most frequently.You can do this at the same time as starting a wash

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

Important:If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx.20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu.– Temperature selectionCOT

Saving a favourite programmeAll the settings you have selected are now shown in the mainmenu.COTTONS UNI. 40°C 1800 rpmWater plusDuration: 1:06 hExtra

You can use theExtrasto augment the basic washprogrammes.To open the Extras sub-menuCOTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpmDuration: 1:06 hExtrasHTimer YHDetergent

Rinse holdThe laundry is not spun after the last rinse and remainssuspended in the final rinse water. This reduces creasing ifthe laundry is not going

The washing machine has a sensor which measures theamount of laundry placed in the drum. TheDetergentsub-menu shows the percentage of the maximum load

You can use the timer to set the end time of a programme.You can also delay the start of a programme from 30 minutesup to a maximum of 24 hours, allow

Final spin speedProgramm U/minCottons Hygiene 1800Cottons Universal 1800Minimum Iron 900Delicates 600Automatic 900Quick wash 1600Woollens 1200Silks 40

Cottons Hygiene 70°C to 95°C öF9Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, nappies,underwear.Notes–Suitable for heavily soiled lau

Minimum iron cold to 60°C 67E81234Fabric For garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and for easycare cotton shirts and blouses.Notes–For heav

Quick wash cold to 40°C 67Fabric Small loads of lightly soiled laundry which can be washed in aCottons Universalprogramme.Extras Water plus, Rinse hol

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of the packing material . . .

SpinFor spinning fabrics. Please make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.Do not use for woollens.Denim cold to 40°CFabric Denim fabrics, e.g.

Important - other care symbols/ Hand wash (If no temperatureis specified use the lowesttemperature or cold)h Do not washapf Dry cleanD Do not dry clea

Main wash Rinses SpinningWaterlevelWashrhythmWaterlevelNo ofrinsesRinse andinterimspinFinal spinCottons Hygiene d a ( 2-31)L2)LCottonsUniversald a ( 2

This washing machine has fullyelectronic controls with automatic loadrecognition. It takes in the right amountof water required for the programmedepen

To cancel a programmeCOTTONS UNI. 60°C 1800 rpmWASHING 1:06 hExtrasHTimer YHSaveHCancelHYou can cancel a programme at any time after it has startedby

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has startedLaundry can be added or removed after the programme hasstarted when using the following progra

Programme locking prevents the machine from beingopened and/or the programme being cancelled during awash programme.To activate programme locking^Once

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

Fabric conditioners and liquidstarchFabric conditioners make garments softand fluffy to handle and help preventstatic cling when tumble drying.Starch

,Disconnect the machine from themains electricity supply andwithdraw the plug from the socketprior to cleaning the machine.^Clean the casing with a mi

Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34To cancel a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Cleaning the filter in the waterinletThe washing machine has a filter toprotect the water inlet valve.The accessible filter in the union in theopen en

What to do, if . . .With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of theappliance, some of which may result from incorrect ope

Problems with the load size indicatorProblem Possible cause RemedyThe displayindicates a load of< 25% even thoughthe drum is full.There was already

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

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

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the a buttonPossible cause RemedyThe machine is notconnected to theelectricity supply and / oris not switch

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 fl

Changing the lamp for thedrum lightingThe washing machine will stilloperate with no lamp in place or if thelighting is faulty.^Remove the yellow lever

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact:–your Miele dealer or–the Miele Service Department (seeback cover for contac

Front viewa Inlet hose with "Waterproof" systemb Electricity supply cablec - f Flexible drain hose (withdetachable swivel elbow)g Facia pane

Rear viewa Protruding edge for holding whenmoving the machineb Electricity supply cablec Inlet hose with "Waterproof" systemd Drainage hosee

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

^Fit the covers on to the two holes.Then plug the holes as shown withthe caps.^Secure the transit bars to the back ofthe washing machine. Make sure th

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

This washing machine is not suitablefor building under a worktop.Washer and Dryer stackA Miele tumble dryer can be stackedwith the washing machine. A

The Miele Waterproof systemThe Miele Waterproof system protectsthe washing machine from waterdamage.The system consists of three maincomponents:1) the

Connection to the water supply,The plastic casing of the safetyvalve contains electricalcomponents. The Waterproof systemmust only be connected to its

To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the machine please readthese instructions carefully beforeusing it for the first time. Theycontain importa

Maintenance and careIf you intend to unscrew the MieleWaterproof system hose from thestopcock it is essential to disconnectthe machine from the electr

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 withnational and

Load Consumption dataEnergy Water Durationin kWh in litres Normal IntensiveCottons Hygiene95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 42 1 h 51 mins 2 h 06 minsCottons Universal

Height 85.0 cmWidth 59.5 cmDepth 58.0 cmDepth with door open 97.5 cmWeight 94 kgMaximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)Capacity 5 kg dry laund

Settings menu Jfor changing standard settingsThe Settings menu is used to alter the washing machine's electronics to suitchanging requirements.Se

To open the Settings menu1 COTTONS UNI. 60°C PROG. SELECTION ...2 MINIMUM IRON 40°CSETTINGS F ...3 DELICATES 40°C4 WOOLLENS H 40°C 15:00^SelectSetting

Time of dayFirst select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock. Then set thecurrent time of day.To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock.SETTINGS Back ATIME OF

Water plusThis setting is used to select the water intake setting for theWater plusExtra option.There are three different options:Water +The water int

^The washing machine is delivered with theGentle actionsetting deactivated.A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has beenset.SETTINGS B

The Miele "Water protectionsystem" protects from waterdamage provided the followingconditions have been met:–the machine is correctly plumbe

LockThe system lock prevents your machine being used withoutyour knowledge.When the system lock has been activated, you have to entera code after swit

After the last number has been entered, you must confirm thecode with OK.125Confirm lock code.OKHBack AH^Confirm lock code by pressing short cut butto

TemperatureYou can chose for the temperature to be displayed as°C/Celsiusor°F/Fahrenheit.A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has been

Keypad tonesAn audible tone sounds when theStartbutton, a short cutbutton or the multi-function selector is pressed.The washing machine is delivered w

Stand-byTo save energy, the display goes out after 10 minutes andtheStartbutton flashes slowly.There are two options:OnStand-by comes on:–if a program

MemoryIf an Extra has been selected for a programme, or therecommended temperature or spin speed has beenaltered, the machine will store the changes i

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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

Control panela DisplaySee the following pages for moreinformation.b Short cut buttonsFor selecting an individual washingprogramme quickly. These butto