Miele W 4840 User manual

Operating and Installation

Instructions

Washer

W 4840

To prevent accidents and

machine damage,

read these instructions

before installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 982 280

en-US

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

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

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

Display function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1. Prepare and sort the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2. Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Loading a comforter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4. Select a temperature and/or spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Final spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5. Select an option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6. Add detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Detergents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fabric after care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7. Select Delay Start (if desired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8. Start the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

9. Activate the Child Lock (if desired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

10. Program end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Canceling a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the spin speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adding/removing laundry during a wash program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning the exterior and control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Contents

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

A wash program cannot be started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

The display shows a fault message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

General problems with the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Unsatisfactory wash results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The drum door cannot be opened. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Removing the shipping struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Leveling the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Water connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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

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.

Canada only

To exchange the control panel with

a French panel contact Miele's

Technical Service Dept.

Only Miele's Tech. Service is

authorized to change the control

panel. See the back of this

Operating manual for contact

information.

Guide to the washer

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

–Denim / Jeans

–Dress shirts

–Outerwear

–Table linens

–Beach towels

–Express

–Drain / Spin

–Quick rinse

"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

MGGPGGGM MGGGGPGM

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

The appliance must be correctly

installed and connected before the

first use. Please see the "Installation

instructions."

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

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 in 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 are no

clothes caught between the drum

door and seal.

^Close the drum door.

Using the washer

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