Miele W 1914 User manual

Operating instructions

for Washing machine

W 1914

To avoid the risk of accidents or

damage to the machine it is

essential to read these instructions

before it is installed and used for the

first time. M.-Nr. 09 492 700

en-GB

Disposal of the packing

material

The transport and protective packing

has been selected from materials which

are environmentally friendly for disposal

and should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,

bags etc. are disposed of safely and

kept out of the reach of babies and

young children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old machine

Electrical and electronic machines

often contain materials which, if

handled or disposed of incorrectly,

could be potentially hazardous to

human health and to the environment.

They are, however, essential for the

correct functioning of your machine.

Please do not therefore dispose of it

with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local

community waste collection / recycling

centre or contact your Dealer for

advice. Ensure that it presents no

danger to children while being stored

for disposal.

Caring for our environment

Caring for our environment .........................................2

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6

Operating the washing machine.....................................13

Control panel .....................................................13

Before using for the first time.......................................15

Washing environmentally and economically ..........................16

Energy and water consumption ....................................16

Detergent .....................................................16

How to wash correctly.............................................17

Extra quiet.....................................................19

Spinning ........................................................22

Final spin speed ..................................................22

Programme chart .................................................23

Extras ..........................................................26

Garment care label symbols ........................................27

Programme sequence .............................................28

Changing the programme sequence .................................30

Cancelling a programme ............................................30

Interrupting a programme ...........................................30

Making changes to a programme .....................................30

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................31

Safety lock .......................................................31

Contents

Detergent .......................................................32

The correct detergent ..............................................32

Water softener ....................................................34

Washing with several components ....................................34

Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ..................................35

Colour run and dye removers/dyes ....................................35

Cleaning and care ................................................36

Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) .....................................36

External casing and fascia panel .....................................36

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer...............................36

Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................38

Problem solving guide ............................................39

The programme does not start .......................................39

The following fault messages appear in the display and the programme stops. . 40

The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of the programme . . 41

General problems .................................................42

An unsatisfactory wash result ........................................43

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button..............44

Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet

and/or power failure................................................45

Blocked drain outlet .............................................45

After sales service ................................................47

Future updates (PC) .............................................47

Guarantee .....................................................47

Optional spare parts and accessories ...............................47

Installation and connection ........................................48

Front view........................................................48

Rear view ........................................................49

Installation surface.................................................50

Transporting the washing machine to its installation site .................50

Removing the transit bars ...........................................50

Re-fitting the transit bars ............................................52

Contents

Levelling the machine ..............................................53

Screwing out and adjusting the feet .................................53

Building under a worktop .........................................54

Washer-dryer stack..............................................54

The Miele water protection system ....................................55

Connection to the water supply .......................................56

Connection to the drainage system....................................57

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................58

Consumption data ................................................59

Notes for test institutes: ..........................................59

Technical data ...................................................60

Programmable functions...........................................61

To access programmable functions .................................61

To select a programmable function .................................61

To alter a programmable function ..................................61

To come out of programmable functions .............................61

Language !......................................................61

Water plus .......................................................62

Gentle action .....................................................62

Suds cooling .....................................................62

Code ...........................................................63

Temperature unit ..................................................64

Buzzer ..........................................................64

Keypad tone .....................................................64

Brightness .......................................................64

Contrast .........................................................64

Standby display ...................................................65

Memory .........................................................65

Anti-crease.......................................................65

Optional accessories..............................................66

CareCollection ....................................................66

Contents

This washing machine conforms to current safety requirements.

Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and

damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the washing

machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it

for the first time. They contain important information on its

installation, safety, use and maintenance.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users

are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

~This washing machine is not designed for commercial use. It is

intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and

residential environments.

~The washing machine is not intended for outdoor use.

~It must only be used as a domestic appliance to wash items

which are specified by the manufacturer as being washable on the

care label.

Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be

dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from

incorrect or improper use or operation of the washing machine.

~The washing machine can only be used by people with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown

how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

~Children 8 years and older may use, clean or maintain the

washing machine without supervision only if they have been shown

how to do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the

machine unless they are constantly supervised.

~The washing machine is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do

not allow children to play with it or near it, or to play with the

controls.

~For machines with a 'porthole' door, remember that the porthole

glass will be hot when washing at high temperatures

Do not let children touch it.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

~Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally

visible damage.

Do not install or use a damaged washing machine.

~Before connecting the washing machine, ensure that the

connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match

the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified

electrician.

~The electrical safety of this washing machine can only be

guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is most important that this

basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested, and

where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be

inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be

held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system

(e.g. electric shock).

~Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity

supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the

required safety of the machine (e.g. danger of overheating).

~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele

original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety

standards of the machine be guaranteed.

Warning and Safety instructions

~Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the

user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be

undertaken by a Miele approved service technician.

~If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a

Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

~The machine must be isolated from the electricity supply in the

event of a fault and during installation, maintenance and repair work.

~The Miele "Water protection system" protects from water damage

provided the following conditions have been met:

– the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the

electricity supply.

– if a fault has been identified, the machine must be examined by a

competent person before further use, and repaired if necessary.

~In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the machine and its

surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which

may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered

by the guarantee.

~This machine must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

~Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless

authorised to do so by Miele.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

~Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures

below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The

reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at

temperatures below freezing point.

~Before using the washing machine for the first time, check that

the transit bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see

section on "Installation and connection"). During spinning, a transit

bar which is still in place may result in damage to both the machine

and adjacent furniture or appliances.

~Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of

time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the

immediate vicinity.

~Flooding danger.

If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can

drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing. Make

sure the drain hose is secure, so that the force of the water flowing

out of the hose does not dislodge it.

~Take care to ensure that foreign objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,

paper clips) do not find their way into the machine with the laundry.

These may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds

container, drum), which in turn can result in damage to the laundry.

Warning and Safety instructions

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