Operating instructions

Washing machine

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential

to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 163 030

Contents

Caring for the environment ................................................................................... 6

Warning and Safety instructions ......................................................................... 7

Operating the washing machine......................................................................... 14

Control panel.......................................................................................................... 14
Examples on how to operate the appliance........................................................... 16

Before using for the first time............................................................................. 17

Setting the language .............................................................................................. 17
Messages............................................................................................................... 17
Running the first programme ................................................................................. 18

Washing environmentally and economically ..................................................... 19

EcoFeedback ......................................................................................................... 20

1. Preparing the laundry ...................................................................................... 21

2. Selecting a programme ................................................................................... 22

3. Loading the washing machine ........................................................................ 23

4. Selecting programme settings ....................................................................... 24

5. Adding detergent ............................................................................................. 26

Detergent dispenser drawer................................................................................... 26
CapDosing ............................................................................................................. 27

6. Starting the programme - the end of the programme .................................. 29

Spinning ................................................................................................................ 30

Delay start............................................................................................................. 32
Selecting Delay start .............................................................................................. 32
Changing a programme and settings .................................................................... 32
Cancelling Delay start and beginning the programme straight away .................... 32

Programme chart ................................................................................................. 33

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Extra options ........................................................................................................ 38
ProgrammeManager .............................................................................................. 38
Intensive............................................................................................................ 38
ECO .................................................................................................................. 38
Extra gentle ....................................................................................................... 38
Extra quiet......................................................................................................... 38
AllergoWash ...................................................................................................... 38
Short ...................................................................................................................... 39
Water plus .............................................................................................................. 39
Stains ..................................................................................................................... 39
Wash programme chart - ProgrammeManager ..................................................... 40

Programme sequence ......................................................................................... 42

Garment care label symbols ............................................................................... 44

Changing the programme sequence.................................................................. 45

Cancelling a programme........................................................................................ 45
Interrupting a programme ...................................................................................... 45
Changing a programme and settings .................................................................... 45
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................................. 46
Safety lock ............................................................................................................. 47

Detergent .............................................................................................................. 48
The correct detergent ............................................................................................ 48
Detergent dispensing aids ..................................................................................... 48
Fabric softeners and liquid starch.......................................................................... 48
Miele recommended detergents ............................................................................ 49

Cleaning and care ................................................................................................ 52

Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info)........................................................................... 52
External casing and fascia panel ........................................................................... 52
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer.............................................................. 52
Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................................. 54

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Contents
Problem solving guide ......................................................................................... 55
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................... 55
The programme does not start .............................................................................. 55
The following fault message appears in the display and the programme
has been cancelled................................................................................................ 56
The following fault message appears in the display at the end
of a programme ................................................................................................... 57
General problems with the washing machine ........................................................ 59
An unsatisfactory wash result ................................................................................ 61
The door will not open ........................................................................................... 62
Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power cut........... 63

After sales service ............................................................................................... 65

Repairs ................................................................................................................... 65
Optional accessories ............................................................................................. 65
Warranty................................................................................................................. 65

Installation and connection................................................................................. 66

Front view............................................................................................................... 66
Rear view ............................................................................................................... 67
Installation surface ................................................................................................. 68
Transporting the washing machine to its installation site ...................................... 68
Removing the transit bars ...................................................................................... 68
Refitting the transit bars......................................................................................... 70
Levelling the machine ............................................................................................ 71
Screwing out and adjusting the feet ................................................................. 71
Building under a continuous worktop / in a kitchen run ................................... 72
Washer and dryer stack .................................................................................... 72
The Miele water protection system........................................................................ 73
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 74
Drainage................................................................................................................. 76
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 77

Consumption data ............................................................................................... 78

Consumption data for the nominated energy labelling programme
according to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2 .................................................... 78

Technical data ...................................................................................................... 80

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Settings ................................................................................................................. 81
Language............................................................................................................. 82
Degree of soiling .................................................................................................... 82
Buzzer volume ....................................................................................................... 82
Keypad tone........................................................................................................... 82
Total consumption ................................................................................................. 82
PIN Code................................................................................................................ 83
Temperature unit .................................................................................................... 83
Display brightness ................................................................................................. 83
Dark display ........................................................................................................... 83
Appliance switch-off status ................................................................................... 84
Memory .................................................................................................................. 84
Water intake ........................................................................................................... 84
Pre-wash Cottons .................................................................................................. 85
Gentle action.......................................................................................................... 85
Reduce temp.......................................................................................................... 85
Water plus .............................................................................................................. 85
Water plus level...................................................................................................... 86
Maximum rinse level .............................................................................................. 86
Suds cooling .......................................................................................................... 86
Anti-crease............................................................................................................. 86

Optional accessories ........................................................................................... 87

Detergent ............................................................................................................... 87
Specialist detergents ............................................................................................. 87
Fabric care ............................................................................................................. 88
Additives ................................................................................................................ 88

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old appli‐

material ance
The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances of‐
the washing machine from damage dur‐ ten contain materials which, if handled
ing transportation. The packaging ma‐ or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
terials used are selected from materials tentially hazardous to human health and
which are environmentally friendly for to the environment. They are, however,
disposal and should be recycled. essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance. Therefore, please do
Recycling the packaging reduces the
not dispose of your old appliance with
use of raw materials in the manufactur‐
your household waste.
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites. 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.

Please dispose of it at your local com‐

munity waste collection / recycling cen‐
tre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being stor‐
ed for disposal.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

This washing machine complies with current safety requirements.

Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and dam‐
age to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine, please
read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time.
They contain important information on its safety, use and mainte‐
nance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future user.

Correct application
 This washing machine is designed for domestic use and for use in
similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed &
breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, mo‐
tels or bed & breakfasts.
 The washing machine is not suitable for outdoor use.
 It must only be used to wash garments which have been declared
suitable for washing by the manufacturer indicated on the garment
care label. Any other use is not permitted. Miele cannot be held lia‐
ble for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
 This washing machine is not intended for use by persons (includ‐
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, rec‐
ognising the dangers of misuse.
 Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the washing machine
and do not let them play with it.

Technical safety
 Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection"
and "Technical data".
 Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally
visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged machine.
 Before connecting the washing machine, ensure that the connec‐
tion data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali‐
fied electrician.
 Reliable and safe operation of this washing machine can only be
assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

 The electrical safety of this washing machine can only be guaran‐

teed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earth‐
ing system which complies with current local and national safety
regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electri‐
cian. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inade‐
quate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
 Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity sup‐
ply by a multi-socket adapter, extension lead or similar. These do
not guarantee the required safety of the machine (fire hazard due to
the risk of overheating).
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
Miele replacement parts are used.
 The electrical socket must be easily accessible after installation
so that the machine can be disconnected from the electricity supply
if necessary.
 Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the
user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician, otherwise any
subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty.
 If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the washing ma‐

chine is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains circuit breaker.
 The machine must only be connected to the on-site water supply
using a new hose kit. Old hose kits must not be re-used. Check the
condition of the hoses regularly so that you can replace them in
good time and avoid the risk of any water damage.
 The water flow pressure must be at least 100 kPa and should not
exceed 1000 kPa.
 This washing machine must not be installed and operated in mo‐
bile installations (e.g. on a ship).
 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 machine warranty.
 Do not make any alterations to the machine, unless authorised to
do so by Miele.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use
 Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk
of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the elec‐
tronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing
point.
 Before using the machine for the first time, check that the transit
bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see "Installation
and connection - Removing the transit bars"). 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 tap 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 imme‐
diate 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 contain‐
er, drum), which in turn can result in damage to the laundry.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Take care when opening the drum door after using the steam
function. There is a danger of burning due to escaping steam and
the high temperature of the surface of the drum as well as the port‐
hole glass. Stand back away from the machine and wait until the
steam has dissipated.
 The maximum load for this washing machine is 8 kg (dry weight).
See the "Programme chart" for the maximum recommended loads
for individual programmes.
 If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine
should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale
it, only use a proprietary natural citric acid based descaling agent.
Miele recommends using Miele descaler for washing machines
which is available to order online at www.miele-shop.com (depend‐
ing on country) or from Miele. Strictly observe the instructions on the
packaging.
 Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being wash‐
ed in the machine.
 Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing
benzine, in this machine, as this may result in damage to component
parts and create toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a fire and ex‐
plosion hazard.
 Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing
benzine, to clean the external surfaces of the machine. They can
cause damage to plastic surfaces.
 Only use dyes specified by the manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine. Always observe the manufac‐
turer's instructions carefully.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

 Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which

can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in
this machine.
 If detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them thor‐
oughly with lukewarm water immediately. If swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately and retain the packaging or label for refer‐
ence. Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their
skin coming into contact with detergent.

Accessories
 Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this ap‐
pliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are
used, this will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil‐
ity.
 A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing
machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional
accessory). Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele
washing machine and Miele tumble dryer.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐

ance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

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Operating the washing machine

Control panel

a Display with sensors f Extra option buttons

See the next page for more informa‐ Various options can be added to the
tion. wash programmes.
b Start/Stop button g Programme selector
For starting the programme selected For selecting the wash programme.
and cancelling a programme once it
h PC optical interface
has started.
For service technicians.
c Temperature button
i  button
For selecting the temperature.
For switching the washing machine
d Spin speed button on and off.
For selecting the spin speed. To save energy, the washing machine
will switch off automatically 15 mi‐
e Delay start button
nutes after the end of the pro‐
For selecting Delay start.
gramme / Anti-crease phase or after
being switched on if no other selec‐
tion is made.

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 Operating the washing machine
Programme duration
After the programme has started, the
programme duration will appear in the
display in hours and minutes.
When Delay start is being used, the
programme duration will appear after
the Delay start time has elapsed.

Delay start
The Delay start time selected will ap‐
pear in the display.
j Sensor  After the programme has started, the
Scrolls down the selection list to the Delay start time will begin to count
next option or decreases a value. down.
k OK sensor Once the Delay start time has finished,
Confirms the programme selected, a the programme begins and the estima‐
value set or opens a sub-menu. ted programme duration appears in the
display.
l Sensor 
Scrolls up the selection list to the Standard display
next option or increases a value. The standard display shows the follow‐
m  Cap sensor ing from left to right:
Activates cap dosing via the deter‐
gent dispenser drawer. 3:10  1600

n EcoFeedback sensor – Programme duration

Provides information about the ener‐ – The selected wash temperature
gy and water consumption of the
programme. Please also refer to – The selected spin speed
"Washing environmentally and eco‐
nomically - EcoFeedback".
Sensors  to  light up when the dis‐
play can be operated via the sensors.

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Operating the washing machine

Examples on how to operate Setting numerical values

the appliance
Start in 00 :00 h
Scrolling through a list
A numerical value is highlighted in
The  arrows in the display indicate white. Touching the  sensor decrea‐
that a selection is available. ses the value and touching the  sen‐
sor increases it. The OK sensor is used
Language   to activate the value in the display.
Touching the  sensor scrolls down the Leaving a sub-menu
list to the next option and touching the
Select Back  to exit a sub-menu.
 sensor scrolls up the list to the next
option. The OK sensor is used to acti‐
vate the option which is currently in the
display.

Identifying options selected

 Cap  
An option which has been activated will
have a tick  next to it.

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 Before using for the first time

 Before using the machine for the Setting the language

first time, ensure that it is correctly You will be asked to select the lan‐
installed and connected. See "Instal‐ guage you want for the display. It is
lation and connection". Also check possible to change the language at any
that the filters are securely tightened time via "Settings".
to prevent the risk of water leaks
during use. deutsch  

Removing the protective foil  Touch the  or  sensor until the

language you want appears in the
and stickers display.
 Please remove
 Confirm your selection of the lan‐
– the protective foil from the door. guage by touching the OK sensor.
– any stickers from the front and the
Messages
lid.
Two messages about removing the
 Please do not remove any labels transit bars and preparing the washing
(e.g. the data plate) which are visible machine for use will appear in the dis‐
when you open the door. play.
 Ensure the feet of the washing ma‐
This washing machine has undergone chine are aligned and the transit bars
a complete functional test at the fac‐ have been removed, and confirm the
tory and there will be some residual messages with the OK sensor.
water in the drum from this process.

For safety reasons, spinning is not pos‐

sible until the machine has been pre‐
pared for use for the first time. To acti‐
vate the spinning function, you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an ex‐
cessive build-up of foam.
 Press the  button in.
The welcome screen will light up.

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Before using for the first time

Running the first programme

 Turn on the tap.
 Turn the programme selector to Cot‐
tons.
The following will appear in the display:

Load 1-8 kg

The standard display will then appear:

3:10  1600

 Press the Start/Stop button.

 Switch the washing machine off at
the end of the programme.
 The machine is now ready for use.

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 Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption Detergent consumption
– Water consumption and energy us‐ – Do not exceed the amounts of deter‐
age are determined by the size of the gent recommended by the manufac‐
load. turer on the packaging.
To make the most out of your ma‐
– Adjust the dosage to the degree of
chine, load the maximum dry load for
soiling of the laundry.
the programme you are using.
– Reduce the amount of detergent with
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed, the automatic load recogni‐ smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than
tion system will reduce the amount of the amount recommended can be
water and energy used. used when washing a half load).

– Use the Express 20 programme for When drying with a tumble dryer
small, lightly soiled loads. Selecting the highest possible spin
– Modern detergents make it possible speed for the wash programme will
to wash at lower temperatures (e.g. save energy when drying in a tumble
20°C). Washing using lower tempera‐ dryer afterwards.
ture settings will save energy.
– To maintain the hygiene of the ma‐
chine, carry out a hot wash (60°C or
above) using powder detergent at
regular intervals. Hygiene info will ap‐
pear in the display to remind you to
carry out a hot wash.
– Use the hot water connection to save
energy.

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Washing environmentally and economically

EcoFeedback 2. Actual consumption

You can call up information about the Useful tip: At the end of the pro‐
energy and water consumption of your gramme, before opening the door, you
washing machine with the EcoFeed‐ can view the actual amount of energy
back sensor. and water used by the programme
which has just been run.
The following information will appear in
the display:  Touch the EcoFeedback sensor.

– An estimate of the consumption be‐ Energy 0.9 kWh 

fore the programme begins.
 Touch the  or  sensor to switch to
– The energy and water consumption
the water consumption display.
used thus far in a current pro‐
gramme. If the door is opened or the washing
– The energy and water consumption machine has switched off automati‐
of the programme which has just fin‐ cally at the end of the programme,
ished. the data will revert to the estimated
consumption.
1. Estimate
 After selecting a programme, touch Total consumption setting
the EcoFeedback sensor. – This setting gives a total of the ener‐
The estimated energy consumption lev‐ gy consumption and water consump‐
els will be displayed as a bar chart. tion to date.
See "Settings".
Energy  
 Touch the  or  sensor to change
to the estimated water consumption
levels.

Water  
The more bars () visible, the higher the
energy or water consumption.
The estimate will vary depending on the
wash programme, temperature and any
Extra options selected.
The display will change automatically or
you can return to the standard display
by touching the OK sensor.

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 1. Preparing the laundry
Useful tip: Stains can be pre-treated
using some handy tricks, which can be
found in "Miele's guide to laundry
care". Please contact Miele to obtain a
copy of this booklet.

 If you use a solvent-based

cleaning agent (e.g. one containing
benzine) to pre-treat a stain, make
sure that any plastic parts (e.g. but‐
tons) are protected, and that the
cleaning agent is rinsed off before
washing the garment in the machine.
 Empty all pockets.

 Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,  Do not use solvent-based clean‐

paper clips, etc.) can cause damage ing agents in or on this machine.
to garments and components in the
machine. General tips
– Curtains: Remove lead weights first
Sorting the laundry or place in a laundry bag.
 Sort the laundry by colour and by – Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any
care label. Most garments have a tex‐ loose wiring in bras, shirt collar stiff‐
tile care label in the collar or side eners, etc. should be removed or
seam. sewn in.
Useful tip: Dark textiles often contain – Close any zips, attach velcro fasten‐
excess dye and should be washed sep‐ ers, fasten hooks and eyes etc. be‐
arately several times before being inclu‐ fore washing.
ded in a mixed load. Always wash white
and coloured items separately. – Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases
to prevent small items from being rol‐
Pre-treating stains led up inside them.
 Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should Do not wash any items in this machine
be cleaned as soon as possible, pref‐ which are specified by the manufactur‐
erably while still fresh. Spillages er as not washable on the care label
should be carefully dabbed off using ( symbol).
a soft, colourfast cloth. Do not rub.

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2. Selecting a programme

Switching on the washing ma‐ B. Selecting a programme using the

chine programme selector at the "Further
programmes" position and the dis‐
 Press the  button. play:

Programme selection
A. Selecting a programme via the
programme selector:

 Turn the programme selector to the

Further programmes setting.
The following appears in the display:

 Turn the programme selector to the Automatic plus 

required programme.
 Touch the  or  sensor until the
The load for the programme selected programme you want appears in the
will appear in the display. This will then display.
be replaced by the standard display.
 Confirm the programme with the OK
sensor.
The load for the relevant programme
will appear in the display. Preset pro‐
gramme parameters will be displayed,
depending on the programme selected.

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 3. Loading the washing machine

Opening the door Closing the door

 Reach under the door grip and pull  Make sure that no items are caught
the door open. between the door and the seal.
 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.

Please note the maximum load for the

different wash programmes. The rele‐
vant programme load is always shown
in the display when you select a pro‐
gramme.
The most efficient use of energy and  Shut the door with a gentle swing.
water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this reduces cleaning efficiency and
causes creases.

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4. Selecting programme settings

Degree of soiling The following parameters will change,

depending on the degree of soiling se‐
Lightly soiled
lected:
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight
body odour. – With the Heavy degree of soiling set‐
ting, a pre-wash will be carried out
Normally soiled
automatically for some programmes
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
(see "Extra options").
stains.
– The rinse water level will be adjusted.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible. – The programme durations (with light
soiling the programme duration will
Useful tip: You can switch on the de‐
be shorter).
gree of soiling query and select the de‐
fault setting for the degree of soiling The degree of soiling cannot be selec‐
(see "Settings - Degree of soiling"). ted for some programmes. These pro‐
If the querying function for the degree grammes are designed for moderately
of soiling has been switched on, the fol‐ soiled laundry.
lowing will appear in the display:
Selecting a temperature
Degree of soiling
You can alter the preset temperature
The display will change automatically to of a wash programme.
the degree of soiling query:
 Press the Temperature button.
Normal    The following will appear in the display:
 Set the degree of soiling with the 
Temperature  °C
and  sensors and confirm your se‐
lection with the OK sensor.  Set the temperature you want with
the  and  sensors and confirm
your selection with the OK sensor.

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 4. Selecting programme settings

Selecting a spin speed Switching on Delay start

You can alter the preset spin speed of The start of a programme can be de‐
a wash programme. layed from 15 minutes up to 24 hours,
allowing you to make use of night-time
 Press the Spin speed button. economy electricity rates, for example
(see "Delay start").
The following will appear in the display:

Spin speed 1600 rpm

 Set the spin speed you want with the

 and  sensors and confirm your
selection with the OK sensor.

Selecting Extra options

 Press the button for the Extra option

you want.
The indicator light in the button will
come on.

Not all Extra options are suitable for

use with every programme. You can
only select options which are compat‐
ible with the programme being used
(see "Extra options").

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5. Adding detergent
There are several options for adding de‐
tergent.

Detergent dispenser drawer

Too little detergent results in:
– laundry not getting properly clean
and with time it may become grey
and hard to the touch.
– greasy particles clinging to the laun‐
dry.
– limescale deposits on the heater ele‐
 Pull out the detergent drawer and
ments.
add detergent to the compartments.
Too much detergent results in:

– excessive foam which causes a low Detergent for the pre-wash (divide the
level of agitation and poor wash, total recommended amount as follows:
rinse and spin results. add 1/3 to compartment  and 2/3 to
– high water consumption (an addition‐ compartment )
al rinse cycle will automatically 
switch in). Detergent for the main wash
– a burden to the environment. /
Fabric softener, liquid starch or capsu‐
les.
See "Detergent" for further information.

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 5. Adding detergent

CapDosing Inserting a capsule

Three different types of capsule are  Open the detergent dispenser draw‐
available: er.

 = Fabric care (e.g. fabric soften‐

er)
 = Additives (e.g. detergent en‐
hancers)
 = Detergent (for the main wash
only)

Each capsule contains the correct

amount for one wash cycle.

You can order the capsules online at

www.miele-shop.com (depending on
 Open the lid of the / compart‐
country) or from Miele (see the end of
ment.
this booklet for contact details).

 Keep capsules out of the reach

of children.

Activating CapDosing
 Touch the Cap  sensor.
The first type of capsule which can be
selected for the programme will appear
in the display.

 Cap 
 Select the type of capsule you want  Press the capsule in firmly.
with the  and  sensors and con‐
firm your selection with the OK sen‐
sor.

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5. Adding detergent
Deactivating/Changing CapDosing
 Touch the Cap  sensor and follow
the instructions in the display.

If a capsule is being used, fabric

softener cannot be added to the 
compartment at the same time, as
water intake into the  compart‐
ment when using CapDosing is sole‐
ly through the capsule.

 Close the lid and press it firmly shut.

 Close the detergent dispenser draw‐
er.

The capsule is opened by the act of

inserting it in the detergent dispenser
drawer. The contents can run out of
the capsule if you then remove it
from the drawer before it is used.
In this case, dispose of the capsule
and do not re-use it.

The wash programme will dispense the

contents of the capsule at the correct
time.
 Remove the empty capsule at the
end of the programme.

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 6. Starting the programme - the end of the programme

Starting the programme

 Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
The door will lock ( will appear in the
display to show this) and the pro‐
gramme will start.
If a Delay start time has been selected,
then this will count down in the display.
At the end of the Delay start time or im‐
mediately after the programme has
started (if no Delay start time has been
selected), the programme duration will
appear in the display.  Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons, which
The programme sequence is also might be lodged there.
shown in the display. The washing ma‐
chine lets you know which section of  Switch the washing machine off with
the programme has been reached. the  button.
 Close the door. Otherwise there is a
At the end of the programme
danger of objects being placed inad‐
The door is still locked during the Anti- vertently in the drum. If these re‐
crease phase and the following will ap‐ mained unnoticed and were washed
pear alternately in the display: in the next load, they could damage
the laundry. An open door is also a
Anti-crease/Finish danger to pets and children.
and  If applicable, remove the used capsu‐
le from the detergent dispensing
 Press Start/Stop drawer.

 Press the Start/Stop button. This will

unlock the door.
 Pull open the door.
 Remove the laundry.

Check that all items have been re‐

moved from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become discol‐
oured themselves.

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Spinning

Final spin speed Final spin speed in the pro‐

Programme rpm
gramme
Cottons 1600 When a programme is selected, the op‐
timum spin speed for that programme
Minimum iron 1200
will appear in the display. For pro‐
Delicates 900 grammes marked with a * in the chart,
Woollens  1200* the optimum spin speed is not the max‐
imum spin speed.
Silks  600*
Automatic plus 1400 You can reduce the final spin speed.
Down duvets 1200 However, you cannot select a final spin
Outerwear 800 speed higher than that shown in the
chart.
Proofing 1000
Sportswear 1200 Rinse and interim spin
Separate rinse / Starch 1600*
There is a spin after the main wash and
Clean machine 900 between the rinses. A reduction in the
QuickPowerWash 1600* final spin speed will also reduce the in‐
terim spin speed. If a spin speed of less
Express 20 1200
than 700 rpm is selected for the Cot‐
Shirts 900 tons programme, an additional rinse is
Darks / Denim 900 introduced.
Drain/Spin 1600

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 Spinning

Omitting the final spin (Rinse

hold)
 Use the Spin speed button to select
the  setting (Rinse hold). The laun‐
dry is not spun after the final rinse
and remains in the final rinse water.
This helps prevent creasing if the
laundry is not going to be removed
from the drum immediately after the
end of the programme.
– To start the final spin:
The washing machine will display the
maximum spin speed possible. You
can select a spin speed lower than
this. Start the final spin by pressing
the Start/Stop button.
– To end the programme:
Use the Spin speed button to select
the 0 rpm setting (Without spin) and
press the Start/Stop button.
The water will drain away.

Omitting rinse and interim spin

and the final spin
 Press the Spin speed button.
 Select the 0 rpm setting.
After the last rinse, the water will be
pumped away and the Anti-crease
phase will switch in.
In some programmes an additional
rinse is introduced with this setting.

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Delay start
With Delay start you can choose when Changing a programme and
you want the programme to start. You settings
can delay the start of the programme
from 15 minutes up to a maximum of 24 You can change Delay start at any time.
hours, allowing you to make use of  Press the Delay start button.
night-time economy electricity rates, for
example. Change the time 
Selecting Delay start  Touch the OK sensor.
 Press the Delay start button.
Start in 05 :29 h
The following will appear in the display:
 Now enter the time you want the pro‐
Start in 00 :00 h gramme to start.

 Use the  and  sensors to enter Cancelling Delay start and be‐
the hour and confirm your entry with ginning the programme
the OK sensor.
straight away
The display will change:  Press the Delay start button.
Start in 05: 00 h
Change the time 
 Use the  and  sensors to enter
 Touch the  sensor.
the minutes and confirm your entry
with the OK sensor.
Start now 
Useful tip: The values will count up‐
wards and downwards automatically if  Touch the OK sensor. The wash pro‐
you touch the  or  sensor continu‐ gramme will start.
ously.

Beginning Delay start

 Press the Start/Stop button to begin
Delay start and the wash programme.
The following will appear in the display:

Start in 05: 00 h

When the Delay start time has elapsed,

the programme will begin and the dis‐
play will show the programme duration
and the programme sequence.

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 Programme chart

Cottons Cold to 90°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Items Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, un‐
derwear, T-shirts etc.
Notes Where particularly high levels of hygiene are required, please select
a temperature of 90°C.
Cottons  Max. load 8.0 kg
Items Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, un‐
derwear, T-shirts etc.
Notes With  the actual wash temperature reached will be lower than
60°C although the wash performance is the same as with the stand‐
ard Cottons 60°C programme.
Cottons  Max. load 8.0 kg
Items Normally soiled cotton garments
Notes These settings are the most efficient in terms of energy and water
consumption for washing cottons.
Energy labelling programme according to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2
Minimum iron Cold to 60°C Max. load 4.0 kg
Items Synthetic, mixed fibre and easy care cotton.
Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.

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Programme chart

Delicates Cold to 60℃ Max. load 3.0 kg

Items Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and
viscose.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by
the manufacturer.
Notes – Dust in curtains usually makes a programme with pre-wash advis‐
able. Select the Heavy setting for the degree of soiling so that a
pre-wash will be carried out.
– For items which crease easily, deselect the spin.
Woollens  Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Items Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabric. If
the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold
setting.
Note Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily.
Silks  Cold to 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg
Items Silks and other hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g.
satin, lace and silk.
Note Place tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Automatic plus Cold to 40°C Max. load 6.0 kg
Items Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes. Sort according to colour.
Note The wash parameters (e.g. water level, wash rhythm and spin
speed) are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensure the
best possible care and wash result for each item.

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 Programme chart

Down duvets Cold to 60°C Max. load 2.5 kg

1 down duvet 2.20 m x
2.00 m
Items Quilts, duvets and pillows with feather or down filling.
Notes – Remove air from the items before washing to prevent an exces‐
sive build-up of foam. To do this, either push the items into a nar‐
row laundry bag to compress them or tie the items together with a
washable strap.
– Please observe the instructions on the wash care label.
Outerwear Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Items Performance outerwear (e.g. jackets and trousers) made from mem‐
brane fabric such as Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER®
etc.
Notes – Zip up or close jackets before washing.
– Do not use fabric softener.
– If required, these garments can also be re-proofed using the
Proofing programme. Proofing should not be done every time the
garment is washed.
Proofing 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Items Treating microfibre fabric, skiwear and table linen made from mainly
synthetic fibres to provide a water and dirt resistant finish.
Notes – The items should be freshly laundered and spun or dried before
proofing.
– For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards ei‐
ther in a tumble dryer or by ironing.

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Programme chart

Sportswear Cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Items Sportswear such as singlets and leggings as well as microfibre and
fleece garments.
Notes – Do not use fabric softener.
– Observe the manufacturer's care label.
Separate rinse / Starch Max. load 8.0 kg
Items – For rinsing hand-washed items.
– Starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear.
Tip – Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily.
– Laundry that is to be starched should be washed but not treated
with fabric softener.
– Items will be rinsed very effectively using two rinse cycles by acti‐
vating the Water plus Extra option.
Clean machine 75°C No load
With frequent washing at low temperatures there is a danger of a build-up of
bacteria in the washing machine.
Cleaning the washing machine will significantly reduce bacteria, fungus and bio‐
film and prevent the build-up of unpleasant odours.
Notes – Optimum results can be achieved by using Miele dishwasher and
washing machine cleaner. Alternatively, a universal powder deter‐
gent can be used.
– Dispense the machine cleaner or universal powder via the deter‐
gent dispenser drawer.
– Do not load any laundry. The drum must be empty for this ma‐
chine maintenance wash.

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 Programme chart

QuickPowerWash 40°C – 60°C Max. load 5.0 kg

Items Moderately soiled garments which are also suitable for washing in
the Cottons programme.
Note – A special saturation process and wash rhythm ensure that the
laundry is cleaned particularly quickly and thoroughly.
Express 20 Cold to 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg
Items Cotton garments that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly
soiled.
Note The Short Extra option is activated automatically.
Shirts Cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Items Shirts and blouses made of cotton and mixed fibre.
Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.
– Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Silks  programme.
Darks / Denim Cold to 60℃ Max. load 3.0 kg
Items Black and dark garments made from cotton, mixed fibres and den‐
im.
Notes – Wash inside out.
– Denim often contains excess dye and may run during the first few
washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.
Drain/Spin –
Notes – Drain only: Select 0 rpm for the spin speed.
– Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

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Extra options
Extra options are selected and deselec‐ ECO
ted via the relevant buttons and the dis‐ This option reduces energy consump‐
play. tion whilst maintaining cleaning efficien‐
cy. This is achieved by increasing the
wash duration and at the same time re‐
ducing the wash temperature selected.

Extra gentle
This option decreases mechanical ac‐
tion in order to reduce creasing.

Extra quiet
This option reduces noise levels during
the programme. Use this if you want to
wash during quiet periods (for instance,
 Press the button for the Extra option when children are sleeping). The ma‐
you want. chine will activate the "Rinse hold" op‐
tion and not spin. The programme dura‐
The relevant button will light up. tion is longer.
Not all Extra options are suitable for use AllergoWash
with every programme.
This option should be used where high
You can only select Extra options which standards of hygiene are required. More
are compatible with the programme be‐ energy is used to lengthen temperature
ing used. holding times and more water is used
to increase rinsing efficiency. The gar‐
ProgrammeManager ments must be suitable for drying in a
The ProgrammeManager Extra option tumble dryer   and suitable for iron‐
can be used to customise the washing ing  .
programmes to suit your requirements.
Not all ProgrammeManager options
Intensive are suitable for use with every pro‐
gramme. Please refer to the "Wash
For hard-wearing laundry that is very
programme chart - ProgrammeMan‐
heavily soiled. Cleaning efficiency is in‐
ager" for a list of suitable pro‐
creased through more intense mechani‐
grammes.
cal action and the application of more
heat energy.

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 Extra options

Pre-ironing 
In order to reduce creasing, the laundry
undergoes a smoothing process at the
end of the programme. Reducing the
maximum load by 50% will give a bet‐
ter result. Please note the load informa‐
tion in the display.
The garments must be suitable for dry‐
ing in a tumble dryer   and suitable
for ironing  .

Short
For light soiling with no visible staining.
The wash duration is reduced.

Water plus
The water level in the wash and rinse
stages is increased and a second rinse
is carried out in the "Separate rinse /
Starch" programme.
You can select other functions for the
Water plus button. These are described
in "Settings".

Stains
In order to clean stained laundry more
effectively, you can choose between
seven different types of stain. The wash
programme will then adapt to the type
of stain selected. You can select one
stain per wash cycle.

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Extra options

Wash programme chart - ProgrammeManager

ProgrammeManager cannot be selected with programmes which are not listed in
the chart below.

Intensive ECO Extra Extra Allergo‐

gentle quiet Wash
Cottons X X X X X
Minimum iron X X X X X
Delicates X X X X X
Woollens  – – – X –
Silks  – – – X –
Automatic plus X X X X X
Down duvets X X X – X
Outerwear X X X X X
Proofing – – – X –
Sportswear X X X X X
Separate rinse / Starch – – – X –
Express 20 – – – X –
Shirts X X X X X
Darks / Denim X X X X X

X = Can be selected
– = Cannot be selected

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 Extra options

The following Extra options can be selected in addition to the

programme:
None of the Extra options can be selected with programmes which are not listed
in the chart below.

Pre-wash1) Pre- Short Water plus Stains

ironing 
Cottons X X X X X
Minimum iron X X X X X
Delicates X X X X X
Automatic plus X X – – X
Down duvets X – – X –
Outerwear X – X X X
Sportswear X – X X X
Separate rinse / – – – X –
Starch
QuickPowerWash – X – – –
Express 20 – X X2) – –
Shirts X X2) X X X
Darks / Denim X X X X X

X = Can be selected
– = Cannot be selected
1) = Activated automatically when the Heavy degree of soiling setting is selec‐
ted
2) = Can be deselected

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Programme sequence

Main wash Rinse Spin

Water Wash Water Rinses
level rhythm level
Cottons    2-51)2)3) 
Minimum iron    2-42)3) 
Delicates    2-42)3) 
Woollens     2 
Silks     2 
Automatic plus    2-42)3) 

Down duvets4)    3-43) 

Outerwear    3-43) 
Proofing –   1 
Sportswear    2-3 3) 
Separate rinse / Starch    0-15) 
Clean machine    3 
QuickPowerWash    1 
Express 20    1 
Shirts    3-43) 
Darks / Denim    3-52)3) 
Drain/Spin – – – – 

Please see the next page for a description of the symbols.

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 Programme sequence

 = Low water level Special features in the pro‐

 = Medium water level gramme sequence
Anti-crease:
 = High water level
At the end of the programme the drum
 = Intensive rhythm continues to turn at intervals for up to
 = Normal rhythm 30 minutes to help prevent creasing.
Exception: There is no Anti-crease
 = Sensitive rhythm phase in the Woollens programme.
 = Ultra sensitive rhythm The door can be opened at any time
during the Anti-crease phase.
 = Handwash rhythm 1)
A second rinse is carried out when a
 = Carried out
temperature of  or above is se‐
– = Not carried out lected. A third rinse is carried out
when a temperature below  is
The washing machine has fully elec‐
selected.
tronic controls with automatic load rec‐ 2)
ognition. It takes in the right amount of An additional rinse is carried out if:
water required for the programme de‐ – there is too much foam in the drum.
pending on the amount of laundry and
its absorbency rate. – a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has
been selected.
The programme sequences outlined in
the chart are based on the basic pro‐ – the spin speed has been deselected.
gramme with a full load. 3)
An additional rinse is carried out if:
The washing machine programme se‐ – the Water plus Extra option is selec‐
quence display shows which stage of ted and the Extra rinse or Extra water
the programme has been reached. + rinse setting has been activated for
the Water plus Extra option in Set‐
tings.
4)
Run-up to spin: A run-up to spin is
carried out before the wash process
begins to deflate down filled items.
Subsequent water intake for the main
wash is through compartment .
5)
An additional rinse is carried out if:
the Water plus Extra option is selec‐
ted.

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Garment care label symbols

Washing Drying
The figure quoted in the bucket is the The number of dots indicates the dry‐
maximum temperature at which the ing temperature.
garment can be washed. The number
 Normal temperature
of bars under the symbol indicates
the level of agitation permitted.  Low temperature
 No bar under the symbol = nor‐  Do not tumble dry
mal agitation
Ironing
 One bar under the symbol = re‐
duced agitation The number of dots indicates the iron‐
ing temperature.
 Two bars under the symbol =
much reduced agitation  approx. 200℃
 Hand wash (If no temperature is  approx. 150℃
specified, use the lowest tem‐
perature or cold)  approx. 110℃
Do not steam iron garments
 Do not wash
carrying this symbol as this
could cause irreversible dam‐
Programme selection examples
age.
Programme Garment care la‐  Do not iron
bel symbols
Cottons  Professional cleaning
  Dry clean only. The letters indi‐
Minimum iron  cate the type of cleaning agent

required.
Delicates 
 Professional Wet Clean only
Woollens  
 Do not dry clean
Silks  
Express 20  Bleaching

Automatic plus   Any oxidising bleaching agent

can be used
 Only use an oxygen based
bleach or a non-chlorine bleach
 Do not bleach

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 Changing the programme sequence

Cancelling a programme Changing a programme and

You can cancel a programme at any settings
time after it has started.
Programme
 Press the Start/Stop button. After the start of a programme, it is no
The following will appear in the display: longer possible to select a different pro‐
gramme.
Cancel programme 
Temperature
 Touch the OK sensor. The temperature can be changed within
The suds will be pumped away. The fol‐ the first five minutes, except in the Cot‐
lowing will appear in the display: tons programme.
 Press the Temperature button.
Prog. cancelled
 Use the ,  and OK sensors to
 Pull open the door. change the temperature.
 Remove the laundry. Spin speed
If you want to select a different pro‐ Once a programme has started, you
gramme: can change the spin speed up until the
final spin begins.
 Close the door.
 Press the Spin speed button.
 Select the programme you want.
 Use the ,  and OK sensors to
 Add detergent to the detergent dis‐ change the spin speed.
penser drawer, if necessary.
 Press the Start/Stop button. Extra options
It is possible to select or deselect the
The new programme will begin.
Short and Water plus Extra options up
Interrupting a programme to five minutes after the programme has
started.
 Switch the washing machine off with
the  button. Useful tip: It is not possible to make
any changes to the programme or to
 Switch the washing machine back on cancel it if the safety lock has been ac‐
with the  button to continue with tivated.
the same programme.

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Changing the programme sequence

Adding or removing laundry af‐ Please note the following:

ter a programme has started Once a programme has started, the
 Press the Start/Stop button. washing machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the load.
The following will appear in the display:
For this reason, if laundry is added or
Cancel programme  removed after the start of a programme,
the machine will always complete the
 Scroll up the list with the  or  sen‐ programme cycle assuming a full load.
sor to:
The door cannot be opened if:
Add laundry  – the suds temperature is above 55°C.

 Touch the OK sensor. – the water is above a certain level.

– the programme has reached the Spin
If this message does not appear in the
stage.
display, then it is no longer possible to
add or remove items of laundry. If you want to open the door when the
above conditions are present, you will
The programme will stop and the door need to cancel the programme.
will unlock.
The safety lock will remain activated if
 Pull open the door.
the temperature in the drum is above
 Add or remove items. 55°C. The lock will not deactivate until
the temperature has dropped to below
 Close the door.
55°C.
 Press the Start/Stop button.
The programme will continue.

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 Changing the programme sequence

Safety lock Deactivating the safety lock

 Proceed as for activating the safety
The safety lock prevents the tempera‐ lock.
ture, spin speed or options being al‐
tered during a wash programme. The following appears in the display:

Activating the safety lock Deactiv. safety lock 

 Press the Start/Stop button.  Touch the OK sensor.
The following will appear in the display: The safety lock is now deactivated.

Cancel programme 
 Scroll up the list with the  or  sen‐
sor to:

Activate safety lock 

 Touch the OK sensor.

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Detergent

The correct detergent Refill packs of detergent

All detergents produced for automatic When purchasing detergent, buy refill
front loading washing machines are packs wherever possible. This helps re‐
suitable. Follow the manufacturer's in‐ duce the amount of waste packaging.
structions and dosage recommenda‐
tions on the packaging. Fabric softeners and liquid
starch
The right amount to dispense
Fabric softeners
will depend on the following: make garments soft to handle and help
– The soiling level of the laundry. prevent static cling when tumble drying.
– The quantity of laundry. Fabric shapers
are synthetic starches and give an even
Detergent dispensing aids stiffer hold.
Use dispensing aids, (e.g. balls) if these Starch
are supplied with the detergent, partic‐ stiffens and gives body to items of
ularly when using liquid detergent. laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed
linen.

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 Detergent

Miele recommended detergents

Miele detergents and care products have been specially designed for Miele wash‐
ing machines. They are available to order via the internet at www.miele-shop.com
(depending on country) or from Miele.
Miele Miele Miele Miele Miele
UltraWhite UltraColor Cap  Cap  Cap 
Cottons   –  
Minimum iron –  –  
Delicates –  –  –
Woollens  – –  – –
Silks  – –  – –
Automatic plus –  –  
Down duvets – –  – –
Outerwear – – – – –
Proofing – – – – –
Sportswear – –  – –
Separate rinse / –/– –/– –/– /– –/–
Starch
QuickPowerWash   – – –
Express 20 –  –  –
Shirts   –  
Darks / Denim –  –  –

 Recommended  Sportswear  SilkCare

– Not recommended  Down Items  Fabric Softener
 WoolCare  Booster

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Detergent
The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the Programme
chart.
Universal Colour Delicates and Special
woollens
detergent
Cottons   – –
Minimum iron –  – –
Delicates – –  –
Woollens  – –  
Silks  – –  
Automatic plus –  – –
Down duvets – –  
Outerwear – –  
Sportswear – –  
Clean machine  2) – – 
QuickPowerWash   – –
Express 20 –  1) – –
Shirts   – –
Dark garments/Denim – 1) – 

 Recommended 1) Liquid detergent

– Not recommended 2) Powder detergent

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 Detergent

Dispensing fabric softener and Adding fabric softener or liquid

liquid starch at the end of the starch separately
programme Prepare the starch in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
Useful tip: When adding fabric softener
separately, activate the Water plus Ex‐
tra option.
 Add fabric softener to the  com‐
partment or insert the appropriate
capsule.
 Add liquid starch to the  compart‐
ment and powder or viscous starch
to the  compartment.
 Add the fabric softener or liquid  Select the Separate rinse / Starch
starch to the  compartment or in‐ programme.
sert the appropriate capsule. Do not  Change the spin speed if necessary.
exceed the maximum level mark.
 Activate the Cap  sensor if using a
It will be automatically dispensed in the capsule.
final rinse. At the end of the programme
a small amount of water will remain in  Press the Start/Stop button.
the  compartment.
Colour run and dye removers/dyes
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the dispenser compartment,  Do not use colour run or dye re‐
especially the siphon tube, regularly. movers in this washing machine.
They can cause corrosion in the ma‐
chine.

Dyes suitable for use in domestic wash‐

ing machines can be used. However,
please note that the salt used in the
dyeing process can cause corrosion to
stainless steel components in the ma‐
chine if you dye frequently. Always ob‐
serve the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the drum Cleaning the detergent dis‐

(Hygiene info) penser drawer
Washing at low temperatures and/or Washing at low temperatures and the
using liquid detergent can cause bacte‐ use of liquid detergent can lead to a
ria and unpleasant odours to build up in build-up of mould and bacteria in the
the washing machine. Use the Clean detergent dispenser drawer.
machine programme to clean the ma‐
chine. Run this programme regularly or  For hygiene reasons, clean the entire
at the latest when the Hygiene info mes‐ drawer at regular intervals.
sage appears in the display.

External casing and fascia

panel
 Disconnect the machine from
the mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.

 The washing machine must not

be hosed down.

 Clean the casing with a mild non-  Pull out the detergent dispenser
abrasive cleaning agent or soap and drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
water using a well wrung-out cloth. down the release button and at the
Wipe dry with a soft cloth. same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
 The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless steel  Clean the detergent drawer with
cleaning agent following the manu‐ warm water.
facturer's instructions on the packag‐
ing.

 Do not use solvents, abrasive

cleaners, glass cleaners or all-pur‐
pose cleaning agents. These might
damage plastic surfaces and other
components because of the chemi‐
cals they contain.

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 Cleaning and care
Cleaning the siphon tube and the Liquid starch can cause the siphon
fabric softener channel to become clogged. Make sure that
you clean the siphon and siphon
tube particularly thoroughly after us‐
ing liquid starch a few times.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

drawer housing

 Clean the siphon.

1. Remove the siphon from compart‐
ment  and rinse under warm run‐
ning water. Clean the siphon tube in
the same way.
2. Refit the siphon.  Use a bottle brush to remove deter‐
gent residues and limescale from the
jets inside the detergent dispenser
drawer housing.

 Clean the fabric softener channel us‐

ing a brush and warm water.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the water inlet filter Cleaning the filter in the water inlet
valve
The washing machine has two filters to
protect the water inlet valve. These fil‐  Using pliers, carefully loosen the rib‐
ters should be checked every six bed plastic nut (seal) on the inlet
months or so, or more often if there are valve and unscrew.
frequent interruptions to the water sup‐
ply.

Cleaning the filter in the union in the

open end of the inlet hose
 First turn off the tap.
 Unscrew the inlet hose from the tap.

 Use pointed nose pliers to withdraw

the plastic filter by the bar (see illus‐
tration).
 Clean the filter and the plastic nut
(seal).
 Put the filter and plastic nut (seal)
back in the reverse order and recon‐
 Remove the rubber seal 1 from the nect the hose.
recess.
 Using pointed pliers, take hold of the After cleaning the filters, turn on the
plastic filter bar 2 and remove it. tap and check the connections are
watertight. If water drips out, tighten
 Clean the filter and the seal. the connections.
 Put the filter and plastic nut (seal)
back in the reverse order and recon‐ The two filters must be put back in
nect the hose. place after cleaning.

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 Problem solving guide

Problem solving guide

With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐
ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting Miele. This will save time and money.
Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits
where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating in‐
structions.

 Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by an au‐

thorised Miele service technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified per‐
sons could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

Some of the messages in the display are more than one line long. Touch the  or
 sensor to read them in full.

The programme does not start

Problem Possible cause and remedy
The display remains There is no power to the machine.
dark, and the Start/Stop  Check whether the mains plug is plugged in and
button indicator light switched on.
does not come on.  Check whether the fuse or circuit breaker has trip‐
ped.
The washing machine has switched off automatically
to save energy.
 Switch it back on with the  button.
You are asked to enter Access via a code has been activated.
a code.  Enter the code and confirm the entry. Deactivate
the code if you do not wish this message to ap‐
pear in the display the next time the machine is
switched on.
The following appears The door is not closed properly. The door lock could
in the display: not engage.
 Call service  Door  Close the door again.
locked  Start the programme again.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele.

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The following fault message appears in the display and the
programme has been cancelled
Problem Possible cause and remedy
 Check drain See  The water outlet is blocked or restricted.
The drain hose has been fixed too high.
 Clean the filters and the drain pump.
 The maximum drain height is 1 m.
 Check inlet See  The water inlet is blocked or restricted.
 Check whether the tap is turned on properly.
 Check whether the inlet hose is kinked.
 Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.
The filter in the water inlet is blocked.
 Clean the filter.
 Call service  Wa- The water protection system has reacted.
terproof syst.  Turn off the tap.
 Call Miele.
 Call service  Fault There is a fault.
F  Start the programme again. If the fault message
appears again, contact Miele.

To switch off the fault messages: Switch the washing machine off with the  but‐
ton.

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The following fault message appears in the display at the end of
a programme
Problem Possible cause and remedy
 Check detergent Excessive foam has built up during washing.
 Use less detergent next time and follow the manu‐
facturer's instructions on dosage given on the
packaging.
 Hygiene info A programme of at least 60°C has not been run for a
long period of time.
 In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant
odours building up in the machine, run the Clean
machine programme using Miele dishwasher and
washing machine cleaner or powder detergent.
 Check recirc. pump The pumps are dirty.
 Clean the pumps as described in "Problem solving
guide - Opening the door in the event of a blocked
drain outlet and/or power failure".
 Start the programme again after cleaning the
pumps.
The jet in the top of the door ring is blocked with fluff.
 Remove the fluff with your finger. Do not use any
sharp or pointed tools to do this.
 Start the programme again after cleaning the jet.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele.
The washing machine can still be used but with re‐
duced functionality.

The messages will appear at the end of the programme and when the washing
machine is switched on and need to be confirmed with the OK sensor.

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Problem solving guide
The following fault message appears in the display at the end of
a programme
Problem Possible cause and remedy
 Align the washing The smoothing process which the laundry undergoes
machine at the end of the programme could not be carried out
properly.
 Check whether the washing machine is aligned
correctly as described in "Installation and connec‐
tion - Levelling the machine".
 Check whether the maximum delivery height of
1 m has been exceeded.
If the fault message appears again, contact Miele.
The washing machine can still be used but with re‐
duced functionality.
 Check hot water in- The water inlet for hot water is blocked or turned off.
take The programme was carried out using cold water.
 Check whether the tap is turned on properly.
 Check whether the inlet hose is kinked.
 Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.

The messages will appear at the end of the programme and when the washing
machine is switched on and need to be confirmed with the OK sensor.

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 Problem solving guide
General problems with the washing machine
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The machine shakes The machine feet are not level.
during the spin cycle.  Level the machine and adjust the feet correctly.
The laundry has not The machine detected an imbalance during the final
been spun properly and spin and reduced the spin speed automatically.
the laundry is still wet.  Include both large and small items in the load as
this will give better distribution.
The pump makes This is not a fault.
strange noises. These slurping noises occur at the end of the pump
sequence as a normal part of operation.
Large amounts of de‐ The water pressure is too low.
tergent residue remain  Clean the filter in the water inlet.
in the detergent dis‐  It may be useful to select the Water plus Extra op‐
penser drawer. tion.
Powder detergent used with water softeners can be‐
come sticky.
 Clean the detergent dispenser drawer and in fu‐
ture add washing powder and then add the water
softener.
Fabric softener is not The siphon tube is not correctly positioned, or is
completely dispensed clogged up.
or too much water re‐  Clean the siphon (see "Cleaning and care - Clean‐
mains in the  com‐ ing the detergent dispenser drawer").
partment.
The display is dark. The display has switched off automatically to save
energy (Standby mode).
 Press any button. Standby comes to an end.

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Problem solving guide
General problems with the washing machine
Problem Possible cause and remedy
At the end of the pro‐ The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer onto
gramme there is still liq‐ which the capsule is placed is blocked.
uid in the capsule.  Clean the small pipe.
This is not a fault.
For technical reasons, a small amount of water will
remain in the capsule.
There is water next to The Cap  sensor was not activated or an empty
the capsule in the fabric capsule was not removed at the end of the last pro‐
softener compartment. gramme.
 Make sure that you remember to activate the Cap
 sensor the next time you insert a capsule.
 Remove and then dispose of the empty capsule at
the end of each programme.
The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer onto
which the capsule is placed is blocked.
 Clean the small pipe.
The display is in a dif‐ A different language has been selected in "Settings /
ferent language. Language ".
 Set the language you want. The flag symbol will
guide you.

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An unsatisfactory wash result
Problem Possible cause and remedy
Liquid detergent does Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching
not give the required re‐ agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea
sult. stains.
 Use a general purpose powder detergent contain‐
ing a bleaching agent.
 Use the appropriate capsule or add stain removers
to the  compartment.
 Never put stain removers and liquid detergent to‐
gether in the dispenser drawer.
Grey, greasy particles Insufficient amounts of detergent were used to break
cling to washed laun‐ down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry.
dry.  Use more detergent or liquid detergent.
 Before washing the next load, run the Clean ma‐
chine programme using Miele dishwasher and
washing machine cleaner or a powder detergent.
White residues which The detergent contained compounds (zeolites) to aid
look like powder deter‐ water softening which are not soluble in water. These
gent are seen on dark have ended up on the laundry.
textiles after washing.  Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush
once the laundry is dry.
 Wash dark textiles using a detergent which does
not contain zeolites. Liquid detergents usually do
not contain zeolites.
 Use the Dark garments/Denim programme.

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Problem solving guide
The door will not open
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The door cannot be The drum is locked during a programme.
pulled open during a  Press the Start/Stop button.
programme.  Use the  sensor to select Cancel programme or
Add laundry.
The door will unlock and you will be able to pull it
open.
There is still water in the drum and the machine is un‐
able to drain.
 Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as de‐
scribed in "Opening the door in the event of a
blocked drain outlet and/or power failure".
The water level in the drum is too high.
 Cancel the programme. The water will be pumped
away.
Extra cooling For safety reasons, the door cannot be opened if the
appears in the display suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
after a programme has  Wait until the temperature in the drum has de‐
been cancelled. creased and the message has gone out in the dis‐
play.
The following appears The door lock has jammed.
in the display:  Call Miele.
 Call service  Door
jammed

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Opening the door in the event Procedure for draining the washing
of a blocked drain outlet machine
and/or power cut When draining water from the ma‐
 Switch off the washing machine. chine, do not unscrew the filters
completely or take them right out.

 Place a suitable container, e.g. a

Miele universal oven tray, under the
access panel.

 Open the drain pump access panel.

Blocked drain outlet

If the drain outlet is blocked, a large
quantity of water (up to 25 litres) can re‐
 Slowly and carefully unscrew the fil‐
main in the washing machine.
ters to let the water out. Be careful
not to release too much water at
 Caution: If laundry has been
once. If the flow of water is too
washed at a high temperature, water
strong, some water can seep into the
draining out of the machine will still
washing machine base and activate
be hot. Danger of scalding!
the water protection float switch. This
will prevent the washing machine
from functioning.
 Tighten the filters back up again if
you need to interrupt the flow of wa‐
ter.
Once the flow of water ceases:

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 Remove the filters completely.  Replace the filters correctly (on the
right and left) and tighten them se‐
curely.

 Make sure the filters are securely

tightened. Otherwise there is a risk
of water leakage during use.

Opening the door

 Always make sure that the drum

is stationary before reaching in to re‐
move laundry. Reaching into a mov‐
ing drum is extremely dangerous.
 Clean them thoroughly.
 Remove any foreign objects (e.g. but‐
tons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the fil‐
ter housing. Turn the impellers by
hand to check that they rotate freely.

 Use a screwdriver to unlock the door.

 Pull open the door.

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 After sales service

Repairs Optional accessories

In the event of any faults which you Optional spare parts and accessories
cannot remedy yourself, please contact for this washing machine are available
Miele. from Miele.

The contact details for Miele are giv‐ Warranty

en at the back of these instructions.
The manufacturer's warranty for this
When contacting Miele, please quote appliance is 2 years.
the model and serial number of your See the warranty card supplied with the
machine, both of which are visible on washing machine for further details.
the data plate above the porthole glass
when the door is open.

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Installation and connection

Front view

a Inlet hoses for cold water and hot f Door

water connection (tested to with‐
g Access to filters, drain pump and
stand pressures up to7000 kPa)
emergency release
b Electrical connection cable
h Four height adjustable feet
c Flexible drain hose (with detachable
swivel elbow)
d Control panel
e Detergent dispenser drawer

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Rear view

a Drain hose f Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres‐

sures up to 7000 kPa) for hot mains
b Transport clips for electrical connec‐
water
tion cable, inlet and drain hoses
g Safety caps for transit bars
c Electrical connection cable
h Transport clips for inlet and drain ho‐
d Protruding lid for holding when mov‐
ses and for storing transit bars when
ing the machine not in use
e Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres‐
sures up to 7000 kPa) for cold mains
water

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Installation and connection

Installation surface Transporting the washing ma‐

A concrete floor is the most suitable in‐ chine to its installation site
stallation surface for a washing ma‐ To manoeuvre the washing machine out
chine, being far less prone to vibration of its packing case to its installation
during the spin cycle than wooden site, hold it by the front feet as well as
floorboards or a carpeted surface. by the edge of the lid where it protrudes
Please note: to the rear of the machine.

 The machine must be level and se‐  Ensure that the machine feet and
curely positioned. the floor are dry to prevent the ma‐
 To avoid vibrations during spinning, chine from slipping during the spin
the machine should not be installed cycle.
on soft floor coverings.
Removing the transit bars
If installing on a wooden joist floor:
 We recommend a plywood base (at
least 59 x 52 x 3 cm). The base
should span several joists and be
bolted to the joists and not only to
the floorboards. Check for the pres‐
ence of pipes and cables first.
Useful tip: If possible, install the ma‐
chine in a corner, as this is usually the
most stable part of the floor.

 Remove the left and right covers.

1. Pull off the transit bar covers and
2. then use a screwdriver to release the
catches at the top and bottom.

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 Using the spanner supplied, turn the  Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,
left-hand transit bar 90°, then then

 withdraw the transit bar.  withdraw the transit bar.

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 To avoid the risk of injury, the

holes for the transit bars must be
covered after the transit bars have
been removed.

 Secure the transit bars to the back of

the washing machine. Make sure the
top catch is located above the holder.

 The washing machine must not

 Fit the covers onto the two holes. be moved without the transit bars in
place. Store them as shown or keep
them in a safe place for future use.
They must be refitted if the machine
is to be moved again (e.g. when
moving house).

Refitting the transit bars

Refitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.

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 Installation and connection

Levelling the machine

The washing machine must stand per‐
fectly level on all four feet to ensure
safe and proper operation.
Incorrect installation may increase elec‐
tricity and water consumption and may
cause the machine to move about.

Screwing out and adjusting the feet

The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is deliv‐  Use a spirit level to check that the
ered. washing machine is standing level.
 Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe
wrench. Turn counter nut 2 again us‐
ing the spanner supplied until it sits
firmly up against the housing.

 All four counter nuts must be

firmly up against the housing. Please
also check this for the feet which did
not need adjustment. Otherwise
there is a danger of the machine
moving about.

 Using the spanner supplied, turn

counter nut 2 in a clockwise direc‐
tion. Then turn counter nut 2 together
with foot 1 to unscrew.

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Installation and connection
Building under a continuous work‐ Washer and dryer stack
top / in a kitchen run A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. The appro‐
 The washing machine lid cannot priate "WTV" stacking kit* to match
be removed.
your tumble dryer is required.
This washing machine (with lid intact) All parts marked * are available from
can be pushed under a worktop if there Miele.
is space to do so.
Please note the following:

a = at least 2 cm
b = WTV without drawer: 172 cm
WTV with drawer: 181 cm
c = 68 cm

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The Miele water protection Electronic unit and washing machine

system housing

The Miele water protection system pro‐ – Sump: Any leaking water is collected
tects all parts of the washing machine in a sump in the base of the machine.
and surrounds from water damage. A float switches off the water inlet
valves, preventing any more water
The system consists of three main from flowing into the machine and
components: water in the suds container is pum‐
– the inlet hose ped away.

– the electronic unit and drainage and – Overflow protection: This prevents
overflow protection the washing machine taking in too
much water. If the water level ex‐
– the drain hose ceeds a certain level, the drain pump
switches on and pumps the excess
Inlet hose water away in a controlled way.
– Protection against bursting
Drain hose
The inlet hose is tested to withstand The drain hose is protected by a venti‐
pressures up to 7000 kPa. lation system which prevents the wash‐
ing machine from being emptied com‐
pletely.

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Installation and connection

Connection to the water sup‐ Maintenance and care

ply Only use a genuine Miele hose should
The washing machine should be con‐ you ever need a replacement. These
nected to a mains water supply in ac‐ are tested to withstand pressures up to
cordance with current local and nation‐ 7000 kPa.
al safety regulations. In order to protect the water inlet
IMPORTANT Australia and New Zea‐ valve, the two dirt filters (one in the
land open end of the inlet hose, the other
in the inlet point in the machine)
This appliance must be installed ac‐ must not be removed.
cording to AS/NZS 3500.1. Backflow
prevention is already integrated in the
appliance.
The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between 100
and 1000 kPa. If it is higher than
1000 kPa, it is essential to fit a reducer
valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains tap with 3/4"
threaded union. The tap should be fit‐
ted by a qualified plumber.

 The connection point is subject

to mains water pressure. Turn on the
tap slowly and check for leaks. Cor‐
rect the position of the washer and
union if appropriate.

The washing machine is not suitable

for connection to a hot water supply.

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 Installation and connection
This washing machine can be operated Hot water
with cold mains water and/or hot water. – If you wish to use a hot water con‐
Markings of water intake hoses nection with the washing machine, it
must be reprogrammed as described
Cold water (tap = Blue stripes in "Settings - Water intake".
water)
– The temperature of hot water at the
Hot water = Red stripes mains water tap must not exceed
60°C. The preferred temperature is
 For technical reasons, the wash‐ 55°C. Consult a plumber if the tem‐
ing machine must always be con‐ perature at the tap exceeds 60°C.
nected to cold mains water.
– Before connecting to the mains water
tap, check that the outflow of cold
Cold water (tap water) water does not exceed 5 litres. Each
The washing machine is programmed additional litre of cold water reduces
to cold water operation at the factory. the energy efficiency.
The other water intake hose can be – If the hot water tap is turned off for
fixed at the back of the appliance. some time, the washing machine will
automatically switch to the cold wa‐
ter connection. This safety measure
is not intended for the permanent op‐
eration of the appliance. The washing
machine continues to wash using hot
water operation, but washing results
are worsened.
– If the programmed temperature when
Hot water  +  is selected is too
low, the washing machine automati‐
cally switches to cold water opera‐
tion. In a programme without Extra
options and without a part load, two
rinses with an increased water level
are carried out to achieve a good
rinsing result.

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Drainage Please note:

The machine drains via a drain pump
with a delivery head of 1 metre. The
drain hose must not be kinked as this
restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at
the end of the hose can be turned in ei‐
ther direction, or can be detached if re‐
quired, with a sharp twist and pull.
If required, the drain hose can be exten‐
ded to a length of 5 m. The necessary
parts can be purchased from Miele.
For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a max. of 1.8 m) a replacement
drain pump will need to be fitted. a Adapter
Please contact Miele for advice.
If necessary, the drain hose can be ex‐ b Nut
tended to a length of 2.5 m. The neces‐ c Hose clip
sary parts can be purchased from
Miele. d End of the hose
 Fit the adapter  to the sink drain
Drain hose connection: outlet using the nut .
1. Direct into a sink or basin:
 Attach the end of the hose  to the
Please note: adapter .
– Hook the hose over the edge and  Use a screwdriver to tighten the hose
secure. clip  up close to the nut.
– Make sure that the water can drain
away freely without hindrance.
Otherwise there is a risk of water
overflowing or of some of the
drained water being sucked back
into the machine.
2. Connected securely to a plastic drain
pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no
need to use a siphon.
3. Connected securely to a floor gully.
4. Connected securely to a standpipe.

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Electrical connection WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST

BE EARTHED
The washing machine is supplied with a
mains cable with moulded plug for con‐
nection to a 230V mains supply. The
voltage, rated load and plug rating are
given on the data plate. Please ensure
these match the household mains sup‐
ply.

 The accessibility of the plug

must always be ensured in order to
separate the washing machine from
the mains. Do not connect the appli‐
ance to an extension lead or multi-
socket adapter as they do not guar‐
antee the required safety of the ap‐
pliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

All electrical work should be carried out

only by a suitably qualified and compe‐
tent person, in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
For extra safety, it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA. Ensure power is
not supplied to the appliance until after
installation work has been carried out.
Connection should be made via a suita‐
ble switched socket.
If the connection cable is damaged, it
must be replaced with a Miele cable of
the same type by a Miele approved
service technician only.

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Consumption data

Consumption data for the nominated energy labelling pro‐

gramme according to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2
Load Consumption data
Energy Water Duration
in kWh in litres Normal Cold
Water
Cottons  8.0 kg 0.65 67 3 h 10 min

Notes for test institutes:

Detergent must be dispensed via the detergent dispenser drawer.

Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any Extra options se‐
lected.

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 Consumption data
Load Consumption data
Energy Water Duration
in kWh in litres
Cottons 90°C 8.0 kg 2.30 58 2 h 34 min
60°C 8.0 kg 1.35 58 2 h 04 min
 8.0 kg 1.10 48 3 h 10 min
40°C 8.0 kg 0.88 69 2 h 40 min
Minimum iron 40°C 4.0 kg 0.60 49 2 h 01 min
Delicates 30°C 3.0 kg 0.40 40 1 h 09 min
Woollens  30°C 2.0 kg 0.23 35 38 min
Automatic plus 40°C 6.0 kg 0.77 55 1 h 59 min
QuickPowerWash 40°C 5.0 kg 0.90 36 59 min

Express 201) 40°C 3.5 kg 0.34 30 20 min

Shirts2) 40°C 2.0 kg 0.40 35 1 h 11 min

1) Short Extra option activated

2) Pre-ironing Extra option deactivated

Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and
volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any options selected.

For labelling parameters conforming to AS/NZS 2040.1 & AS/NZS 2040.2, please
refer to the previous page of this booklet.

The consumption data shown in the EcoFeedback display can vary from the
consumption data quoted here. The variations arise from component tolerances
and on-site conditions e.g. fluctuations in the pressure of the water supply,
mains voltage and fluctuations in the mains voltage.

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Technical data

Height 850 mm
Width 596 mm
Depth 636 mm
Depth with door open 1054 mm
Height for building under 850 mm
Width for building under 600 mm
Weight Approx. 100 kg
Capacity 8 kg dry laundry
Voltage See data plate
Rated load See data plate
Fuse rating See data plate
Consumption data See "Consumption data"
Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa
Water flow pressure maximum 1000 kPa
Inlet hose length 1.60 m
Drain hose length 1.50 m
Connection cable length 1.60 m
Drain pump head max. 1.00 m
Drain pump length max. 5.00 m
LEDs Class 1
Test certificates awarded See data plate
Power consumption when switched off 0.1 W
Power consumption when not switched 3.0 W
off

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 Settings

You can use the settings to alter the Selecting settings

machine's electronics to suit changing  Touch the  or  sensor until the
requirements. setting you want appears in the dis‐
Settings can be altered at any time. play.
– The  sensor scrolls down the list.
Calling up settings
– The  sensor scrolls up the list.
Before you begin, ensure the following:
 Touch the OK sensor to select the
– The washing machine is switched on. setting displayed.
– The standard display is showing.
Changing a setting
 Touching the  sensor will call up the
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different options for the setting.

 OK  The option which is selected will have

  a tick  next to it.

 Touch the  and  sensors at the  When the option you want appears in
same time. the display, touch the OK sensor to
activate it.
Language   Exiting a setting
You are now in the Settings menu.  Touch the  or  sensor repeatedly
until Back  appears in the display.
 Touch the OK sensor.

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Settings

Language Buzzer volume

The display can be set to appear in You can select one of seven different
one of several different languages. settings for the buzzer volume.

The flag  after the word Language The settings are represented by a bar
(Sprache in German) acts as a guide in chart. At the lowest setting, the buzzer
case a language which is not under‐ is switched off.
stood has been set.
The language selected is saved to
Keypad tone
memory. Each touch of a sensor or press of a
button is confirmed with an audible
Degree of soiling tone.
You can select the default setting for Factory default setting: the keypad tone
the degree of soiling or switch the de‐ is switched off.
gree of soiling query on or off.

Options
Total consumption
– Default setting In this setting you can check the ener‐
You can choose between the Light, gy and water consumption values.
Normal or Heavy degree of soiling
Options
settings.
Factory default setting: Normal – Display
Shows the sum of the energy and the
– Query
sum of the water used by the previ‐
You can switch the degree of soiling
ous programmes.
query on or off.
Factory default setting: Off – Reset function
The energy consumption and water
consumption totals are reset to zero.

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 Settings

PIN Code Display brightness

The PIN code prevents the washing There are seven different display
machine being used without your brightness settings.
knowledge.
This will change as soon as a different
Options setting is chosen.
– Activate
The code is 125 and can be activa‐
Dark display
ted. To save energy, the display goes out
When the code has been activated, and the indicator light for the Start/
you have to enter the code after Stop button will start flashing slowly.
switching the washing machine on.
Otherwise the washing machine can‐ Options
not be operated.
– On
– Deactivate The display will go out after 10 mi‐
For using the washing machine with‐ nutes.
out entering the code. This only ap‐
pears if the code has been activated – On (not in current programme)
previously. The display will remain on while the
programme is running but will go out
– Change 10 minutes after the end of the pro‐
You can enter a code of your own. gramme.
Important! Make a note of your new – Off
code. If you forget the code, the The display will remain on.
washing machine will need to be un‐ Factory default setting: the On (not in
locked by a Miele service technician. current programme) option is selected.

Temperature unit
The temperature can be displayed as
degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

Factory default setting: Celsius (°C).

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Settings

Appliance switch-off status Water intake

The washing machine will switch off You can choose between cold water
automatically after the end of the pro‐ and hot water intake.
gramme / Anti-crease phase or after
being switched on if no further selec‐ Options
tion is made. – Cold water (default)
The washing machine will be operat‐
Options
ed with cold mains only.
– 15 minutes (Factory default setting)
– Hot water 
The washing machine will switch it‐
self off after 15 minutes.
To save energy, hot water will be
– 20 minutes
used during the main wash if a tem‐
The washing machine will switch it‐
perature of 30°C or higher is selec‐
self off after 20 minutes.
ted.
– 30 minutes To be more energy efficient, you can
The washing machine will switch it‐ heat up your water with cheaper, en‐
self off after 30 minutes. ergy saving options, e.g. gas, solar
power, oil. The temperature has to be
Memory below 60°C.
– Hot water  + 
The washing machine will save the
Hot water is used in the main wash
settings (temperature, spin speed and
and during rinses. Rinsing with hot
some of the options) which have been
water can reduce water consumption
selected for a programme after the
by approx. 10%.
programme has started.

When this programme is chosen again,  For technical reasons, the wash‐
these saved settings will appear in the ing machine must always be con‐
display. nected to cold mains water.

Factory default setting: the Memory

function is switched off.

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 Settings

Pre-wash Cottons Reduce temp.

If you require a longer pre-wash, you The boiling point for water is lower at
can extend the Cottons programme's altitudes of more than 1000 m above
standard pre-wash time of 25 minutes. sea level. In order to avoid water boil‐
ing, the maximum temperature is re‐
Options duced to 80°C even when a higher
– No increase (Factory default setting) temperature is selected.
25-minute pre-wash
Factory default setting: the reduce tem‐
– +6 min. perature setting is switched off.
31-minute pre-wash
– +9 min.
Water plus
34-minute pre-wash You can increase the amount of water
– +12 min. delivered in the wash programmes.
37-minute pre-wash
Options
Gentle action – Water +
The water level is increased in the
Activating gentle action reduces the wash and rinse stages.
drum action and is suitable for wash‐
ing lightly soiled items more gently. – Extra rinse
An extra rinse is carried out.
Gentle action can be activated for the
– Water + and Extra rinse
Cottons and the Minimum iron pro‐
The water level is increased in the
grammes.
wash and rinse stages and an extra
Factory default setting: Gentle action is rinse is carried out.
switched off.

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Settings

Water plus level Suds cooling

There are four different water levels When this is activated, additional wa‐
which can be selected with Water ter flows into the drum at the end of
plus. the main wash to cool the suds down.
Hot suds can damage plastic drainage
Level: pipes.
– Normal (Factory default setting)
Suds cooling takes place when a Cot‐
– Plus  tons programme with a temperature of
70°C or higher is selected.
– Plus 
Suds cooling should be activated:
– Plus 
– to prevent the danger of scalding if
Maximum rinse level the drain hose is hooked over the
edge of a sink or basin.
The water level in the rinse cycle can
be permanently set to the highest val‐ – where the drainage pipes do not
ue. comply with DIN 1986.
Factory default setting: Suds cooling is
This function is useful for allergy suffer‐ switched off.
ers as it achieves an excellent rinse re‐
sult. Water consumption will increase. Anti-crease
Factory default setting: the maximum
rinse level setting is switched off. The Anti-crease function helps pre‐
vent creasing if laundry is not going to
be removed immediately after the end
of the programme.

The drum continues to turn at intervals

for up to 30 minutes at the end of the
programme. The door can be opened at
any time.
Factory default setting: Anti-crease is
switched on.

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 Optional accessories
Detergent, fabric care, additives and Sensitive Skin powder
machine care products are available for – High quality detergent formulated for
this washing machine. All the products people with sensitive skin
have been designed for Miele washing
machines. – Contains no dyes and preservatives
These and many other useful products – Most suitable for white or light col‐
can be ordered via the internet at oured textiles
www.miele-shop.com (depending on
country) or from Miele (see end of this Specialist detergents
booklet for contact details). Specialist detergents are available as
capsules  in convenient single dose
amounts or in a handy bottle.

Sportswear
– Liquid detergent for sportswear and
Detergent fleece garments
UltraWhite – Neutralises unpleasant odours
– Powder detergent – Retains the shape of the textiles
– Suitable for white and light coloured
laundry as well as heavily soiled cot‐
ton items
– Effective stain removal even at low
temperatures

UltraColor
– Liquid detergent for coloured items
– Suitable for coloured and dark/black
items
– Protects bright colours from fading
– Effective stain removal even at low
temperatures
– Also available as a powder detergent

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Optional accessories
Down Items Fabric care
– Liquid detergent suitable for pillows,
Fabric Softener
sleeping bags and down filled items
– Fresh, natural fragrance
– Retains the elasticity of down and
feather filled items – Makes laundry soft to handle
– Retains the breathability of down fil‐
Additives
led items
– Prevents down filling clumping to‐ Booster
gether – For removing stains
WoolCare – Suitable for white and coloured laun‐
dry
– Liquid detergent for woollens and
delicates – Available as capsules  in conven‐
ient single dose amounts
– Includes a special wheat protein con‐
ditioning formula
Machine care products
– Helps prevent pilling
Dishwasher and washing machine
– Gentle on colours cleaner
– Cleans at temperatures as low as – For cleaning the washing machine
20°C, helps retain the shape of deli‐ thoroughly and effectively
cate items and protect colours
– Removes grease, bacteria and un‐
SilkCare pleasant odours
– Liquid detergent for silks Descaler for washing machines
– Contains a special silk protein condi‐ – Removes heavy limescale deposits
tioning formula
– Mild and gentle with natural citric
– Gentle on colours acid
– Only available as capsules 

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