Miele W 5873 WPS User manual

Quick Start Guide

for the W 5873 WPS

washing machine

These short instructions are not a substitute

for the Operating instructions supplied with the appliance.

Please read the Operating instructions supplied with

your washing machine before using it for the first time and

take note of the Warning and Safety instructions as well

as the full descriptions on how to use your machine. M.-Nr. 09 445 140

en - AU, NZ

APrepare the laundry

^Empty all pockets.

,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,

coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause

damage to garments and

components in the machine.

BSort the laundry

^Sort the laundry by colour and by

care label. Most garments have a

textile care label in the collar or side

seam.

CSwitch on the washing machine

^Press the Kbutton.

DLoad the drum

^Press the Door button to open the

drum door.

^Unfold the laundry and load loosely

in the drum.

Mixing both large and small items gives

better wash results and also helps

distribute the load evenly during

spinning.

Make sure that no garments are

caught between the drum door and

seal.

^Shut the door with a gentle swing.

Brief instructions

ESelect a programme

You have two possibilities for selecting

a programme:

Via the programme selector

^Turn the programme selector

clockwise or anti-clockwise to select

the required programme. The

programme indicator light for the

programme selected will come on.

Via Further programmes

^Turn the programme selector

clockwise until Further programmes

lights up.

^The following appears in the display:

<Maintenance prog. .

^Move the list of options up or down

with the Delay start button (V)orSpin

speed button (W).

^If the required programme appears in

the display, confirm with the

Temperature (OK) button.

FSelect a temperature / spin speed

The suggested temperature and/or spin

speed can be changed.

1:59 r1600

^Press the Temperature button to alter

the temperature and press the Spin

speed button to alter the spin speed.

GSelecting Extras (if required)

^Select any Extras by pressing the

appropriate button. The relevant

indicator light will come on to show

which Extra has been selected.

HSelect Delay start (if required)

^Press the Delay start button.

The start of the programme can be

delayed from 30 minutes up to a

maximum of 24 hours.

IAdd detergent

^Pull out the detergent drawer and

place detergent in the compartments.

iDetergent for the pre-wash

jDetergent for the main wash,

including Soak if selected

§Fabric conditioner or liquid starch

JStart the programme

^Press the flashing Start/Stop button.

KRemove the laundry when the

programme has finished.

^Press the Door button and open the

door.

The machine will switch off

automatically 15 minutes after the

end of the Anti-crease phase. Press

the Kbutton to switch the machine

back on.

^Remove the laundry.

Check that all items have been

removed from the drum. Left items

might shrink in the next wash or

discolour other items.

^Check the folds in the door seal for

any small articles, e.g. buttons, which

might be lodged there.

^Switch the machine off with the K

button.

^To avoid the build-up of mildew, it is

recommended that the door is left

ajar when the machine is not in use.

Programme chart

Cottons Cold to 90°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Item Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,

underwear, T-shirts etc.

Note for test institutes:

Short programme: 4.0 kg load and Short Extra

Minimum iron Cold to 60°C Max. load 3.5 kg

Item Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons.

Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.

Woollens /Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg

Item Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. If

the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold

setting.

Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.

For a description of all programmes, see the operating instructions.

Outerwear Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg

Item Outerwear with membranes like Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®,

WINDSTOPPER®etc.

Notes – Zip up jackets before washing.

–Do not use fabric conditioner.

–You can proof outerwear items in the Proofing programme.

However, we do not recommend proofing items after every wash.

Proofing 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg

Item For treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, fine, closeweave cotton

garments (poplin) or tablecloths to provide a water and dirt resistant

finish.

Notes –The items should be freshly washed and spun or dried before

proofing.

–For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards,

either in a tumble dryer or by ironing.

Express 20 Cold to 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg

Item Cotton items that are only lightly soiled.

Note The Extra option Short is automatically activated.

Cottons Eco 40°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Item Cottons, linens or mixed fibres, e.g. table linen, towelling,

underwear, T-shirts etc.

Note Energy savings of approx. 20% are achieved compared to the

Cottons sprogramme with a consistent wash performance. The

selected temperature is reduced during this programme.

Note for test institutes:

Energy labelling programme in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS

2040.2 Standard.

Minimum iron Eco 40°C / 60°C Max. load 3.5 kg

Item Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons.

Notes –Energy savings of approx. 20% are achieved compared to the

Minimum iron 40°C/60°C programme with a consistent wash

performance. The selected temperature is reduced and the

washing duration is extended by approx. 20 minutes.

–Reduce the final spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.

Maintenance prog. 75°C No load

If you only wash at low temperatures over a long period of time, organic deposits

can form in the machine.

By cleaning the inside of the machine, you can reduce the build-up of organic

deposits, fungi and biofilm and prevent the formation of unpleasant odours.

Notes –The best results can be achieved by using the Original Miele

dishwasher and washing machine cleaner. Otherwise, a

powdered universal detergent can be used.

– The machine cleaner or universal detergent are added to the

detergent dispenser drawer.

– The drum must be empty when running the Maintenance

programme.

Hygiene 30°C to 90°C Max. load 7.0 kg

Item Fabrics which will be in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear,

nappies, towelling, bed linen, pillow and mattress covers.

Notes – Select a temperature of 60°C or higher for optimum hygiene.

– Please observe the instructions on the wash care label.

Spin

Notes – Drain only: Set spin speed to No ..

– Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

Separate rinse/Starch Max. load 7.0 kg

Item –For rinsing handwashed items.

–Table cloths, napkins and overalls that require starching.

Notes –Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily.

–Laundry that is to be starched should be washed but not treated

with fabric softener.

–To achieve particularly good rinsing results with two rinse cycles,

the Water plus Extra should be selected. When selecting Water

plus, the Extra rinse option needs to be activated.

Shirts Cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg

Notes –Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.

–Wash silk garments on the Delicates programme.

Darks and denim Cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Item Black and dark garments made from cotton, mixed fibres and

denim.

Notes –Wash inside out.

–Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few

washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.

Selectable Extras:

Short

Stains

Water plus

Pre-wash

Soak

Extra quiet

Cottons ######

Minimum iron ######

Woollens /#

Outerwear ######

Proofing #

Express 20 #1) ##

Maintenance prog.

Down duvets #

Delicates ## ###

Automatic plus ##

Cottons Eco ######

Cottons Eco plus ######

Minimum iron Eco ######

Shirts ######

Dark garments/Denim ## ###

Hygiene #####

Spin

Separate rinse/Starch ##

1) Extra is activated automatically and can be deselected.

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