Miele W 1724 manual

Operating instructions for Washing machine W 1724 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. 09 468 610 e n-G B[...]

Disposal of the packing material The packaging is designed to protect the machine from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces t[...]

Caring for our environment .........................................2 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6 Operating the washing machine .....................................1 3 Control panel .....................................................1 3 Before using for the first time ...................................[...]

Detergent .......................................................3 2 The correct detergent ..............................................3 2 Water softener ....................................................3 4 Washing with several components ....................................3 4 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ............................[...]

Levelling the machine ..............................................5 2 Screwing out and adjusting the feet .................................5 2 Building under a worktop .........................................5 3 Washer-dryer stack ..............................................5 3 The Miele water protection system ................................[...]

This machine complies with 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 machine, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance. Keep the[...]

Safety with children ~ Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the machine unless they are constantly supervised. ~ Children 8 years and older may only use the machine unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation. ~ Children must not be allowed to [...]

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged machine. ~ Before connecting the machine, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, 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, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee. ~ If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved s[...]

Correct use ~ The maximum load of dry laundry for this machine is 6 kg. See the "Programme chart" for the maximum recommended loads in individual programmes. ~ 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 imp[...]

~ 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 proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. A special descaling agent is available to order from Miele (see "Optional accessories"). ~ Textil[...]

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. ~ 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 ord[...]

Control panel a Display See the following page for more information. b Delay start button For delaying the start time of a programme. c Temperature button For selecting a temperature. d Spin speed button For selecting the final spin speed or Rinse hold / e or deselecting the spin No . . e PC / Optical interface This is used by service technicians t[...]

The following are selected via the display: – wash temperature – final spin speed – delay start – cancellation of a programme – safety lock – programmable functions The display also shows: – the programme sequence Delay start The delay start time selected will appear in the display. After the machine has started, the delay start time [...]

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

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. – Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed using the Cottons programme, the aut[...]

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 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 items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. [...]

F Select extra option(s) ^ Select any extra options by pressing the appropriate button. The relevant indicator light will come on to show which extra option has been selected. Not all extra options are suitable for use with every programme. You can only select extra options which are compatible with the programme being used. Short For light to norm[...]

H Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, becaus e... . . . 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 laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . . . too much detergent results in: – Excess[...]

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 programme sequence will appear in the display. The machine lets you know [...]

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[...]

With Delay start you can choose when you want the programme to end. The start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example. To select Delay start ^ Press the Delay start button. The following will appear in the display: 0:30 , 60° 1400 ^ Eac[...]

Delay start 24 Cottons 9876 * cold to 90°C Max. load 6.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Note The 60°/40°C programmes differ from the r / s programmes as follows: – Shorter programme duration – Longer temperature holding times – Higher energy consumption Where particular[...]

Delay start 25 Woollens / cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold setting. Note Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily. Express 76 * cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Use for Small loads of items which require[...]

The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme: Short Water plus Pre-wash Buzzer Cottons XXXX Minimum iron XXXX Delicates X X X Woollens / X Express X X Automatic X Shirts X X X Denim X X X Dark garments X X Spin X Extra options 26[...]

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 28 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 Express d b d 2-3 3) LL Automatic ( abc e 2-3 3) LL Shirts e c e 2 – L Denim ( c e 3 – L Dark garments ( b d 3-4 3) LL Spin – –[...]

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 _ 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 33 Universal detergent Detergent for coloureds Detergent for delicates Specialist detergent* Proofing agent** Fabric conditioner Cottons X X – – – X Minimum iron X X – – – X Delicates X X X – – X Woollens / ––– X – X Express 1) XX – – – X Automatic X X – – – X Shirts X X – – – X Denim 1) XXX – ?[...]

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

, 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. A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. External casing[...]

Cleaning the siphon and conditioner channel 1 . Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under hot running water. Clean the siphon tube in the same way. 2 . Replace the siphon. ^ Clean the fabric conditioner channel using a brush and hot water. If starching frequently, thoroughly clean the siphon, the siphon tube and the fabric conditioner c[...]

Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked every six months or so, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water supply. To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Unscrew the inlet hose f[...]

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[...]

Fault messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy A ; lights up in the display and Drain fault flashes. – 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 is 1 m. ; lights up in the display and Water inlet fault flashes. ?[...]

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[...]

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. – Pour stain removers into compartment j of the dispenser drawer a[...]

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button Possible cause Remedy The 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 _ button. The safety lock has been activated. Deactivate the safety lock as described in "Changing t[...]

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 (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Detergent dispenser drawer h Control panel i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pump and emergency release k Four height adjustable feet Installation and connection 47[...]

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose e Transit bar covers f Retaining clip for inlet hose and drain hose g Retaining clips for transit bars when removed Installation and connection 48[...]

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 following points: ^ The machine must be level and securely positioned. ^ To avoid vibrations during spinning, the machine should[...]

^ 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 50[...]

, To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed. ^ Fit the covers onto the two holes. Then plug the holes as shown with the caps. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine. Make sure that holes b are fitted over retainers a . , The machine must not be moved wit[...]

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 [...]

Building under a worktop , The machine lid must not be removed. This washing machine can be pushed under a worktop with its lid in place, providing the worktop is high enough. Washer-dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A WTV stacking kit is necessary which can be purchased from your Dealer, the Miele Spare Part[...]

The Miele water protection system The Miele water protection 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 tested to withstand pressure of more than 7,000 kPa. 2) Electroni[...]

Connection to the water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The German authorities do not require it to have a non-return valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DIN regulations. The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of betwe[...]

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[...]

Consumption data 58 Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration Residual moisture in kWh in litres Cottons 90°C 6.0 kg 1.99 50 2 h 22 min 50% 60°C 6.0 kg 1.40 50 1 h 59 min 50% 60°C 3.0 kg 1.05 42 1 h 27 min 50% r * 6.0 kg 0.70 50 2h3 9m i n 50% r * 3.0 kg 0.68 40 2 h 39 min 50% 40°C 6.0 kg 0.80 69 2 h 29 min 50% 40°C 3.0 kg 0.67 42 2 h 29 min[...]

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 656 mm Depth with door open 1092 mm Height for building under 850 mm Width for building under 600 mm Weight 99 kg Capacity 6 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Consumption data See "Consumption data" Minimum water flow pressure 100 kPa (1 bar) Max[...]

The programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time. To access programmable functions The programmable functions are accessed via the Start/Stop button and the programme selector. Before you begin, first ensure that: – The washing machine is s[...]

Water plus This programmable function is used to select the water intake setting for the Water plus extra option. There are three different options: Water + (the machine is delivered with this option selected) The water level is increased in the wash and rinse stages. Extra rinse An extra rinse is introduced. Water+ & Extra rinse The water inta[...]

Code A code can be used to lock the electronics on the washing machine to prevent it being used without your knowledge. When the code has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the washing machine on. Otherwise the washing machine cannot be operated. Code ... ^ Press the Start/Stop button. To activate the code Activate ^ Press the[...]

Temperature unit You can chose for the temperature to be displayed as °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: Normal (the machine is deli[...]

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 as well as descaling agent and water softening tablets to offer you a complete package for looking aft[...]

"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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