Miele W 4800 User manual

Operating and Installation

Instructions

Washer

W 4800

To prevent accidents and

machine damage,

read these instructions

before installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 982 311

en - US, CA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guide to the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control panel ......................................................6

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1. Prepare and sort the laundry ........................................8

2. Load the laundry .................................................9

3. Select a program ................................................10

Program guide ....................................................11

4. Select a temperature and final spin speed ............................13

Final spin speed ..................................................13

5. Select an option .................................................14

6. Add detergent ..................................................15

Detergents .......................................................17

Fabric after care ..................................................18

7. Start the program................................................20

8. Activate the Child Lock ...........................................20

9. Program end ...................................................21

Canceling a program...............................................22

Interrupting a program..............................................22

Changing a program ...............................................22

Adjusting the temperature ...........................................22

Adjusting the spin speed............................................22

Changing an option ................................................22

Adding/removing laundry during a wash program ........................23

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the exterior and control panel ................................24

Cleaning the drum .................................................24

Quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Contents

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the detergent drawer .......................................25

Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................26

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

A wash program cannot be started ....................................27

The program was canceled, the buzzer sounds and the "Start" button flashes.. . 28

An error message is displayed at the end of a program. ...................29

General problems with the washer ....................................30

Unsatisfactory wash results ..........................................31

The drum door cannot be opened.....................................32

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Installation site ....................................................40

Removing the shipping struts ........................................41

Leveling the washer................................................42

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Water connection..................................................44

Drainage ........................................................45

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Contents

,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 using

the appliance.

~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.

~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.

~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).

~Do not install your washing machine

in rooms where temperatures below

freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may

burst under pressure. The reliability of

the electronic control unit may be

impaired at temperatures below

freezing.

~Do not install or store this appliance

where it will be exposed to the weather.

~This appliance is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile

installations such as recreational

vehicles or aircraft. However, under

certain conditions it may be possible for

an installation in these applications.

Please contact the Miele Technical

Service Dept. with specific

requirements.

~Do not install or use a washer with

visible damage.

~Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance or attempt any servicing

unless specifically recommended in

these operating instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

~Faulty components must only be

replaced with genuine Miele spare

parts.

~If the power cord is damaged it

must only be replaced by a Miele

Service technician with a genuine Miele

power cord.

~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.

Use

~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.

~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. The

manufacturer cannot be held

responsible for damage caused by

improper use of the appliance.

~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.

~The control panel must only be

exchanged or removed by an

authorized Miele Service Technician. If

the control panel is not professionally

exchanged there is a danger of electric

shock and the machine may be

damaged.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Control panel

aPROGRAMS buttons e-

to select a wash program.

bOPTIONS buttons

Special features to enhance a wash

program.

cTEMP button

to select the wash temperature.

dSPIN speed button

to select the spin speed.

ePC Indicator

allows a service technician to check

and update the wash programs.

fSTATUS indicators

shows the current cycle of the wash

program.

gBuzzer button turns the buzzer on

and off.

hFAULT indicators

indicate errors and shows the

activated Child Lock.

iStart button

starts the selected wash program.

jPause/Hold to cancel button

pauses or cancels a program.

Guide to the washer

The appliance must be correctly

installed and connected before the

first use. Please see the "Installation

instructions."

This washing machine has

undergone thorough functional

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 not possible for safety reasons.

To activate the spin cycle, a wash

program must be run without laundry

and without detergent.

^Turn on the water supply.

The washer is ready for the first use.

The "Normal" program indicator lights.

^Press the "Start" button.

Once the program has finished the first

use is complete.

Before using for the first time

1. Prepare and sort the laundry

^Empty all pockets.

,Foreign objects left in pockets

(e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)

can cause damage to clothes and

the machine.

Pretreat stains

^Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea,

etc.) or badly soiled areas (collars

and cuffs) should be pretreated with

a stain remover or a paste made from

powder detergent and warm water.

Dab stains with a damp light colored

cloth. Do not rub!

,Do not use chemical solvents in

the machine.

Sort the laundry

^Only wash items that are labeled

machine washable by the

manufacturer. Most garments have a

fabric care label in the collar or side

seam.

^Sort the laundry by care label and

color.

General tips

– Dark fabrics often bleed the first few

times they are washed. They should

be washed separately several times

before being included in a mixed

load.

– Curtains: Remove any lead weights

or strips before washing.

– Loose bra underwires should be

removed or sewn in place before

washing.

– Woolens, knitted garments, jeans,

pants and sweat shirts should be

turned inside out.

– Close zippers, hooks and eyelets

before washing.

– Comforter covers and pillowcases

should be fastened to prevent small

items from rolling inside of them.

–Do not wash items with the h

symbol on the fabric care label.

Using the washer

2. Load the laundry

^Open the drum door.

^Load the laundry loosely into the

drum. For best results, wash mixed

loads of small and large items. This

will improve washing effectiveness

and help distribute the load evenly.

^Close the drum door. To prevent

damage, make sure that there is no

clothing caught between the drum

door and the seal.

^Close the drum door.

Using the washer

3. Select a program

^Press the "PROGRAMS" button eor

-until the desired program indicator

lights.

Using the washer

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