Miele TOUCHTRONIC W 4842 Specification sheet
Operating and Installation
Instructions
Washer
W 4842
To prevent accidents and
appliance damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 830 410
en-US
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control panel ......................................................7
Display function ....................................................8
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the display language ..........................................9
Washing tips: .....................................................10
Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1. Prepare and sort the laundry .......................................11
2. Load the laundry ................................................12
Loading a comforter ...............................................13
3. Select a program ................................................14
4. Select a temperature and/or spin speed ..............................14
Program guide ....................................................15
Final spin speed ..................................................19
5. Select an option .................................................20
6. Add detergent ..................................................21
Detergents .......................................................23
Fabric after care ..................................................24
7. Select Delay Start (if desired) ......................................25
8. Start the program................................................26
9. Activate the Child Lock (if desired) ..................................26
10. Program end ..................................................27
Preparing your appliance for an extended vacaion .......................27
Canceling a program...............................................28
Interrupting a program..............................................28
Changing a program ...............................................28
Adjusting the temperature ...........................................28
Adjusting the spin speed............................................28
Adjusting the options ...............................................28
Contents
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Quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adding/removing laundry during a wash program ........................29
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the exterior and control panel ................................30
Cleaning the drum .................................................30
Cleaning the dispenser drawer .......................................31
Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................33
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
No wash program will start ..........................................34
The display shows a fault message....................................35
General issues with the washer .......................................36
Unsatisfactory wash results ..........................................37
The drum door cannot be opened.....................................38
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation site ....................................................46
Removing the shipping struts ........................................47
Leveling the washer................................................48
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Contents
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,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or injury to
persons while using your appliance
follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
Read all instructions before
installation or use to prevent injury
and appliance damage.
This appliance conforms to all
uniform safety codes and
regulations.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Correct usage
~Only use the washing machine to
wash items which are specified by the
manufacturer to be machine washable
on the fabric care label. Any other
applications may be dangerous.
~Persons who lack physical, sensory
or mental abilities, or experience with
the appliance should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a
responsible person.
Children
~Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
~The drum door glass will be hot
when washing at very high
temperatures.
Do not touch the glass. Danger of
burns! Keep children away from the
washer when in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Technical safety
~Do not install or use a washer with
visible damage.
~Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the mains electrical
supply. If in doubt contact an
electrician.
~GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment- grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
~WARNING - Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
may result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
~Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance - if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
~Do not use an extension cord to
connect this appliance to the power
supply. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
~Faulty components must only be
replaced with genuine Miele spare
parts.
~Installation, repair and maintenance
work should be performed by a Miele
authorized service technician. Work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and may void the warranty.
~Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
these operating instructions.
~If the power cord is damaged it
must only be replaced by a Miele
Service technician with a genuine Miele
power cord.
~Before servicing, cleaning or in the
event of a fault, disconnect the
appliance from the main power supply.
~Only use a new hose kit to connect
the washer to the water supply. Old
hosing should not be re-used.
~Under certain conditions, hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot water
system that has not been used for 2
weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has
not been used for such a period, turn
on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several
minutes before using the washing
machine. This will release any built-up
hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time, the gas is
flammable.
~Before the appliance is removed for
service or discarded, remove the door.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety
~Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to the weather.
~Do not install the washing machine
in rooms where temperatures below
freezing may occur.
~Before using the washer for the first
time, remove the shipping struts at the
back of the appliance (see "Installation
- Removing the shipping struts"). Failure
to remove the shipping struts can
damage the washer and surroundings
during spinning.
~During extended absences (e.g.,
vacation), close the water supply.
~Danger of flooding!
Before hanging the drain hose in the
sink, make sure the water will drain
away quickly enough.
Secure the hose. The force of the water
exiting the hose can cause an
unsecured hose to pop out of the sink.
~Ensure that no foreign objects are
left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper
clips, etc.) this can cause damage to
clothes and the machine.
~Proper dosing of the detergent will
eliminate the need to remove lime
deposits. However, if heavy limescale
does form on the washer, select a
descaling agent with corrosion
protection. Closely follow the
instructions on the product package.
~Do not wash articles that have been
previously cleaned, washed, soaked or
spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents or other flammable
substances. These articles give off
vapors that could ignite or explode. Do
not add these items to the wash load.
~Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off
vapors which could ignite or explode.
~Do not use cleaning solvents on or
near the machine or the controls.
Contact with cleaning solvents will
damage the surface.
~Do not reach into the appliance if
the drum is moving.
~Do not tamper
with the controls.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele
accessories. If unapproved parts are
used, guarantee, performance and
product liability claims may become
void.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND REVIEW THEM
PERIODICALLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Control panel
aProgram buttons
To select a wash program.
bOption buttons
Special features to enhance a wash
program.
cPC Indicator
Allows a service technician to check
and update the wash programs.
dDelay Start button
To delay the start of a program.
eDisplay with menu buttons
See "Display function" for more
information.
fStart
Starts the selected wash program.
gPause button
Pauses or cancels a program.
Guide to the washer
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Display function
The display allows you to operate and
select various functions of the washer.
Selection and display of program
settings
–Temperature selection
–Spin speed selection
–Delay start
–Display of an approximate program
running time
Program selection using the display
By pressing the "MasterCare" button,
you can select from the following
programs:
– Extra White
– Delicates
– Silk
– Denim / Jeans
–Dress shirts
–Comforters
–Outerwear
–Table linens
–Beach towels
–Drain / Spin
–Quick rinse
–Clean Machine
"Menu" buttons
Various settings can be made with the
"Menu" buttons.
The values above the vertical line can
be adjusted and/or confirmed.
Example:
Duration: 1:02 h
MG G P G G GM MG G G G P GM
Warm High spin
Pressing the left menu button "Warm"
allows to adjust the temperature. The
"High spin" button allows you to adjust
the spin speed.
Example:
MasterCare
Extra White
+OK
With the "+" button additional
programs can be selected and
confirmed with the "OK" button.
Guide to the washer
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The appliance must be correctly
installed and connected before the
first use. Please see the "Installation
instructions."
This washing machine has
undergone thorough testing in the
factory, there may be some residual
water in the drum from this process.
Running a spin cycle before the first
use is, for safety reasons, not possible.
To activate the spin cycle a wash
program must be run without laundry
or detergent.
^Turn on the water supply.
The Welcome screen shows once the
washer is turned on for the first time.
The Welcome screen will not show
after the washer has run for more than 1
hour.
The display now shows the language
setting.
Setting the display language
The default setting for the display
language is German. The display
language can be adjusted.
Language
english
+OK
^Select the desired language by
pressing the left menu button "+".
Confirm the setting with the right
"OK" button.
Shipping strut reminder
The shipping struts must be
removed before the first use to avoid
machine damage.
^Confirm that the shipping struts have
been removed by pressing "OK".
The washer is now ready for the first
use.
Starting the first wash program
Select program
^Press the program button "Sanitize".
^Press the "Start" button.
Once the program has finished the first
use is complete. The washer can be
used.
Before using for the first time
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Washing tips:
Energy and water consumption
–Do not overload the washer. The
energy and water consumption will
be most energy efficient.
–Use the "Express" program for small
loads.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed using the "Normal" and
"Sanitize" programs, the automatic
load recognition feature will
automatically reduce the water,
energy, and time for that load. This
may cause a correction in the
remaining time displayed for the
wash.
– If applicable use the program
"Normal - Very Warm" instead of
"Sanitize". It saves between 35% and
45% energy. For most soiling, this is
sufficient. For stubborn soiling use
the option "Pre-wash".
Detergent use
–Use the recommended amount of
detergent.
–Keep in mind the soiling degree of
the laundry.
–Use less detergent for small loads.
Options selection
(Extended, Pre-wash)
Select for:
–For light to normal soiled items
without stains use a wash program
without an option.
– For normal to heavily soiled items
with stains wash with the "Extended"
option.
– For heavily soiled items use a wash
program with the "Pre-wash" option
and "Extended".
– Items with lager soiling, e.g. dust,
sand, use a program with the option
"Pre-wash".
Tip: If you will be using a tumble
dryer to dry the laundry
–Select the highest spin speed
suitable for the wash load to remove
as much water as possible to save
energy when tumble drying.
Before using for the first time
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