Miele w 5877 Bedienungsanleitung

Operating instructions for Washing machine W 5877 WPS Edition 111 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 09 495 460 e n-G B[...]

Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of your old machine[...]

Caring for our environment .........................................2 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6 Operating the washing machine .....................................1 3 Control panel .....................................................1 3 Optional programme packages .......................................[...]

Detergent .......................................................3 8 The correct detergent ..............................................3 8 Water softener ....................................................4 0 Washing with several components ....................................4 0 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ............................[...]

Levelling the machine ..............................................6 0 Screwing out and adjusting the feet .................................6 0 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run ...................6 1 Washer and Dryer stack ..........................................6 1 The Miele Waterproof system ................................[...]

This washing machine conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the washing machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its installation, safety, u[...]

Safety with children ~ Children 8 years and older may use, clean or maintain the washing machine without supervision only if they have been shown how to do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. ~ Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the machine unless they are constantly supervised. ~ The washing machine is not a toy[...]

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged washing machine. ~ Before connecting the washing machine, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician[...]

~ Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. ~ The machine must be isolated[...]

Correct use ~ Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point. ~ Before using the washing machine for the first time, check that the transit bars at the rear of the machine ha[...]

~ If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. A special descaling agent is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the in[...]

Accessories ~ Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non- compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Warning and Safety instructions 12[...]

Control panel a Eco feedback button See "Eco feedback" in "Washing environmentally and economically" for more details about this function. b Extra option buttons Various Extra options can be added to the washing programmes. c Display See the following page for more information. d Delay start button ( V )* For delaying the start [...]

Second function of the Delay start ( V ), Temperature (OK) and Spin speed ( W ) buttons These buttons have a second function when Further programmes 4 is selected and also in the Settings. The second function is represented by symbols in the display. – The Delay start ( V ) button scrolls through the list of options to the right or decreases valu[...]

Optional programme packages You can have additional programme packages (containing a number of individual programmes) loaded into your machine. These have to be downloaded by a Miele service engineer. The following programme packages can be downloaded into your machine if they were not supplied with your machine ex-works (depending on model): Eco ?[...]

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of leaks during use. See "Installation and connection". This washing machine has undergone a complete functional test at the factory and there will be some residual wat[...]

Energy and water consumption – Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. To make the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you are using. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed, the automatic load recognition system will reduce the amount of water, time and energy used. This[...]

Eco feedback The Eco feedback button is used for calling up information about the machine's energy and water consumption. The Eco feedback button must be held in to display this information. Pressing the Eco feedback button gives two different types of information: – Before and during the programme an estimate is shown. – At the end of the[...]

Brief instructions The headings numbered A , B , C ,... show the operating sequence and can be used as brief instructions. A Sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and components in the machine. ^ Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should be cleaned as soon as possibl[...]

B Switch on the washing machine The interior drum lighting will come on. The drum lighting will go out automatically after five minutes. Press the Door button to switch the drum lighting back on again. C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the drum. Mixing both large and small item[...]

B. Selecting programmes using the programme selector at the Further programmes 4 position and the display ^ Turn the programme selector clockwise until the indicator light for Further programmes 4 comes on. ^ The following will appear in the display: ^ Scroll through the list using the Delay start ( V ) and Spin speed ( W ) buttons. ^ When the prog[...]

G Select Delay start (if required) The start of a programme can be delayed from 15 minutes up to 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example. See "Delay start" for more information. H Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because... . . . . . too little detergent results [...]

I Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. 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 immediately after the programme has started (if a delay start time has not been selected) the estimated programme duration will appear in the display. During the first[...]

Final spin speed You can reduce the final spin speed. However, you cannot select a final spin speed higher than that shown in the chart above. Rinse and interim spin There is a spin after the main wash and between the rinses. A reduction in the final spin speed will also reduce the interim spin speed. If a spin speed of less than 700 rpm is selecte[...]

Delay start allows you to choose when you want the programme to start. The start of a programme can be delayed from 15 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example. Selecting delay start ^ Press the Delay start button. The following will appear in the display: 0:15 , 60° 1600 ^ [...]

Please refer to the separate booklet for information on programmes available as additional programme packages. Programme chart 26 Cottons 9876 * cold to 90°C Max. load 8.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabric, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Note The 60°/40°C programmes differ from the r / s programmes as follows: [...]

Programme chart 27 Express 20 76 * cold to 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg Use for Cotton and minimum iron garments that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly soiled. Note The Short extra option will be activated automatically. Maintenance prog. 75°C Empty With frequent washing at low temperatures, there is the danger of a build-up of bacteria in [...]

Programme chart 28 Steam care Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Reducing the amount of creasing in damp, freshly washed and spun garments. Notes – 5-6 shirts make up a load of approx. 2.0 kg. – Smaller loads give a better result. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and then tumble dry using the Smoothing or Gentle smoothing program[...]

Programme chart 29 Spin Notes – To drain only: Select No . (No spin). – Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed. Separate rinse/Starch Max. load 7.0 kg Use for – Rinsing hand-washed items. – Starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear Notes – Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily. – Items for starching should[...]

Extra options are selected or deselected by pressing the appropriate button and via the display. ^ Press the Short button or the Stains 4 button and/or the Further extras 4 button. Short For light to normal soiling with no visible staining. This shortens the programme running time. Stains 4 There is a choice of various types of stains for achieving[...]

Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt e.g. dust, sand. Soak For heavily soiled items with protein stains. You can select a soak time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours in 30 minute steps. This is described in "Settings". The default setting is 2 hours. Extra quiet If using your washing machine during quiet periods, you can reduce[...]

The following Extra options can be selected in addition to the programme: Short Stains Steam smoothing Water plus Pre-wash Soak Extra quiet Cottons ## #### Minimum iron ####### Woollens / # Outerwear ## #### Proofing # Express 20 # 1) ## Maintenance prog. Down duvets # Delicates ### ### Automatic plus ## Shirts ####### Steam care Dark garments/Deni[...]

Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of bars under the symbol indicates the level of agitation permitted. 9 No bar under the symbol: = normal agitation 4 One bar under the symbol: = reduced agitation c Two bars under the symbol: = much reduced agitation / Hand wash (if no temper[...]

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Programme sequence 34 Cottons d a ( 2-4 1)2) LL Minimum iron ( c e 2-3 3) LL Delicates e d e 3 – L Woollens /e f e 2 LL Proofing ( d ––– L Express 20 d b d 1-3 3) LL Automatic plus ( abc e 2-3 3) LL Dark garments / Denim ( b d 3 – L Shirts e c e 2[...]

d = Low water level ( = Medium water level e = High water level a = Intensive rhythm b = Normal rhythm c = Gentle rhythm d = Sensitive rhythm e = Ultra sensitive rhythm f = Handwash rhythm This machine has fully electronic controls with automatic load recognition. It takes in the right amount of water required for the programme depending on the amo[...]

Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Cancel programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button again. The suds will be pumped away. If you want to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button. If you want to select a different programme: ^ Switch the machine off with the K b[...]

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the drum door. The programme will continue automatically. Please note: Once a programme has started the machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load. For this reason, if laundry is added or removed after the [...]

The correct detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets are suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others, and may not be s[...]

Detergent 39 Universal detergent Detergent for coloureds Detergent for delicates Specialist detergent* Proofing agent** Fabric conditioner Minimum iron X X – – – X Cottons X X – – – X Delicates X X X – – X Woollens / ––– X – X Proofing – – – – X – Express 20 1) XX – – – X Automatic plus X X – – – X Dark[...]

The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: – The quantity of laundry – The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight body odour. Normally soiled Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains. Heavily soiled Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on soiling. – The water hardness level.[...]

Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Starch Stiffens and gives body to items of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. Fabric conditioners Make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme ^ Add the fabric conditi[...]

A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products is available to order from Miele or the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergent can cause bacteria and unpleasant odours to build up in the machine. The washing machine can be cleaned using the Maintenance p[...]

^ Clean the siphon. 1 . Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under hot running water. Clean the siphon tube in the same way. 2 . Replace the siphon. If starching frequently, thoroughly clean the siphon and siphon tube regularly. A build-up of liquid starch will cause them to get clogged. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ [...]

Cleaning the filter in the water inlet The washing machine has a filter to protect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose should be checked every six months, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the external water supply. ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Unscrew the threaded union[...]

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. , Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national saf[...]

The following fault messages appear in the display and the programme stops Fault message Possible cause Remedy A ; Drain fault – The water outlet is blocked or restricted. – The drain hose has been fixed too high. – Clean the drain filter and the drain pump. – The maximum delivery head i s1m . ; Water inlet fault The water inlet is blocked [...]

The following fault messages appear in the display Fault message Possible cause Remedy Heating fault The washing machine is not heating up the water. Start the programme again. If the fault message appears again, contact the Service Department. Chk detergent Excessive foam has built up during washing. Use less detergent next time and follow the man[...]

General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cycle. The machine feet are not level. Level the machine (see "Installation and connection"). The laundry has not been spun properly and is still wet. The machine detected an imbalance during the final spin and reduced the spin speed automatically. Include b[...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy Large amounts of detergent residue remain in the detergent dispenser drawer. The water pressure is too low. – Clean the filter in the water inlet. – It may be useful to select the Water plus extra option. Powder detergent used in conjunction with water softeners tends to become sticky. In future, add washing powder[...]

An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent does not give the required result. Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains. – Use a general purpose detergent containing a bleaching agent. – Add stain removers into compartment j of the detergent dispenser[...]

The drum door will not open Possible cause Remedy The washing machine is not connected to the electricity supply and/or is not switched on. Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or switch the machine on with the K button. The safety lock has been activated. Deactivate the safety lock as described in "Changing the programme sequence[...]

Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel. ^ Remove the lever. ^ Use it to open the access flap. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to 25 litres of water will be retained in the machine. , Caution:[...]

Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the drain filter completely. ^ Clean it thoroughly. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the filter housing. Turn the impeller by hand to check that it rotates freely. Any foreign object causing an obstruction should be removed. ^ Put the drain filter back in place and secur[...]

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your machine, both of which are shown on the data plate visible above the porthole glass when the door is open. N.B. A[...]

Front view a Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Control panel h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pump and emergency release k Handle recesses for moving the machine l Four height adjustable feet Installation and con[...]

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system d Drain hose e Transport clip for inlet and drain hoses f Safety cap for transit bars g Transport clip for inlet and drain hoses and for storing transit bars when not in use. Installation and connection 56[...]

Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine, being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface. Please note: ^ The machine must be level and securely positioned. ^ To avoid vibrations during spinning, the machine should not be installed on [...]

^ Using the spanner supplied, turn the left-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar. Installation and connection 58[...]

, To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed. ^ Plug the holes with the plastic caps as illustrated. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine. Make sure that the top catch is located above the holder. , The machine must not be moved without the transit bars[...]

Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase electricity 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 [...]

The fitting of building-under kits* and stacking kits* must only be undertaken by qualified and competent persons, in accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit. Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run If you wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid , the conversion ki[...]

The Miele Waterproof system The Miele Waterproof system protects the washing machine from water damage. The system consists of three main components: 1) the inlet hose 2) the electronic unit and the washing machine housing 3) the drain hose 1) Inlet hose – The inlet hose is fitted with an additional electrical safety valve which works like an aut[...]

Connection to the water supply , The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The Waterproof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it. Do not get wet. The protective slee[...]

Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the Miele Waterproof system hose from the stopcock it is essential to disconnect the machine from the electricity supply first. Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement. In order to protect the water inlet valve, the dirt filter in the water inlet valve connection must not b[...]

Connection to the drainage system 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 either direction, or can be detached if required, with a sharp twist and pull. If required, the drain hose can be extended to a[...]

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable[...]

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 615 mm Depth with door open 993 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Weight 98 kg Capacity 8 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate / plug Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data See "Consumption data" Water flo[...]

68 Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration Residual moisture in kWh in litres Cottons 90°C 8.0 kg 2.30 64 2 h 29 min 50% 60°C 8.0 kg 1.52 55 1 h 59 min 50% 60°C 4.0 kg 1.15 47 1 h 59 min 50% r * 8.0 kg 0.94 55 2 h 59 min 44% r * 4.0 kg 0.94 47 2 h 59 min 44% 40°C 8.0 kg 0.96 72 2 h 29 min 44% 40°C 4.0 kg 0.83 47 2 h 29 min[...]

Consumption data 69 The consumption data displayed using the Eco feedback function may differ from the values shown above. The deviation relates to the manner in which data is captured on the machine. For example, water consumption is calculated according to how long the water inlet valve is opened for. Fluctuations in the water supply, or a water [...]

The Settings are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Settings can be altered at any time. To access Settings Before you begin, ensure that: – The washing machine is switched on. – The machine door is closed properly. ^ Press the Delay start ( V ) and Spin speed ( W ) buttons at the same time until: Langua[...]

Total usage This gives the sum total of all energy and water consumption. Energy This gives the sum total of all energy consumption. Water This gives the sum total of all water consumption. Reset function This resets the total consumption data figure back to zero. Water plus You can increase the amount of water used in the wash programmes. There ar[...]

Gentle action Activating Gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for washing slightly soiled items more gently. It should be activated for garments with a single bar under the "bucket" in the care label and for articles which feel too hard after they have been dried. Gentle action can be activated for the Cottons and the Min[...]

Temperature unit You can choose for the temperature to be displayed in °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit . The machine is delivered with °C/Celsius as the default setting. Buzzer When the buzzer function has been activated, an audible tone sounds at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached. There are two volumes: Off (The machine is delive[...]

Standby display To save energy, the display goes out and the indicator light for the Start/ Stop button will start flashing slowly. The display will always go out, – if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine being switched on. – 10 minutes after the end of a programme. Pressing one of the buttons switches the display back [...]

Miele washing machines offer perfect care for your laundry and feature a wide range of special programmes designed to suit the fabric being washed. Miele have also developed a range of specialist CareCollection detergents and conditioning products to offer you a complete package for cleaning and caring for your laundry. The Miele CareCollection det[...]

"UltraWhite" detergent This multi-purpose powder detergent has excellent stain removal properties and is suitable for white and light coloured laundry as well as heavily soiled coloured items. "UltraColor" detergent for coloured garments This liquid detergent is particularly suitable for cleaning coloured and dark garments. The [...]

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