Miele W 487 WPS manual

Operating instructions f or W ashing machine W 487 WPS T o avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. G M.-Nr . 05 660 531[...]

Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally friendly for disposal and can normally 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 suf focation! Rather than just thr[...]

Caring for our en vironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 W arning a[...]

Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2[...]

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Blocked drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Read the operating instructions before using this machine for the first time. They contain important information about the safety , use and maintenance of the machine. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pa[...]

The Miele "W aterproof system" protects fr om water damage provided the following conditions have been met: – the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity supply . – if a fault has been identified, the machine must be examined by a competent person before further use, and repair ed if necessary . Faulty compone[...]

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. If in doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser - vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer . T extiles which have[...]

Special programmes – Programme for hand-washable fabrics (Silks / ) Hand-washable fabrics which crease easily and do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks / programme (30°C temperatur e option only). – Programme for hand-washable fabrics (WOOLLENS / ) Hand-washable or machine-washable wool or wool blend fabrics can be washed in the WOOLL[...]

Delay start h/mins Delay start allows you to delay the star t of a programme fr om 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours. Time left display After the start of a programme, the duration of the programme selected will be shown in the display counting down in hours and minutes and finally in minutes. At some points during the wash programme the time [...]

Control panel a Multi-function display see the following page for more information. b ST ART b utton starts the wash programme c Delay start button for delaying the start of a programme d Additonal option b uttons indicator light on = option selected indicator light off = option not selected e Spin button for selecting the final spin speed, Rinse h[...]

Multi-function display a Display b Display indicator lights c This button has the following two functions: – changes the display from Load % , Detergent % and Time left h/mins – sets the load sensors to zero T o enable you to wash environmentally and economically: – the washing machine calculates the amount of laundry loaded. This is displaye[...]

Important control panel features Programme selector The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the temperature for that pr ogramme. The light ring will go out a few minutes after the end of the programme to save energy . Additional option b uttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Pressing the r elevant[...]

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is corr ectly installed and connected. See the relevant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is securely tightened. Otherwise ther e is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepar ed fo[...]

Energy and water consumption – W ater consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. – Use the Mixed wash or the Quick wash programme for smaller amounts of laundry . – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed in the COTTONS programmes, the automatic load recognition system will r educe the amount of water , time and e[...]

Brief instructions Please note: T o help familiarise yourself with how to use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Selecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme" in detail. A Sort the laundr y into colours and fabric types Selecting a programme: B Switch on the washing machine C Open[...]

Programme c hart CO TTONS 9ö876 Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear , T -shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, W ater plus Notes – Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily soiled and incontinent laundry . – For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use t[...]

DELICA TES 21 + COLD Fabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care shirts and blouses. Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer . Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive Notes – For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the Intensive additional option. – Laundry remains relatively cr ease-free for ea[...]

Quick wash 7 Fabric V er y lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cottons programme. Notes – If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action". See "Programmable functions". Note that this pr ogramme is not suitable for delicate items. Additional optio[...]

Care symbols - washing Care symbols Fabric types Description of process Programme: (select the appropriate temperatur e according to the temperatur e on the care label symbol) e no bar Cottons Normal (maximum) machine action and normal spinning Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash f * single bar Synthetics Reduced (medium) machine action and reduced s[...]

Important - other care symbols / Hand wash (If no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold) h Do not wash apf Dry clean D Do not dry clean y Suitable for chlorine bleaching z Do not use chlorine bleach T umble dry q At normal temperature r At low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing I Hot iron H Medium hot iron G Cool iron J D[...]

Before washing A Sort the laundr y ^ 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, e.g. collars and cuffs, and water soluble stains can be pre-tr eated with bar soap, liquid detergent or detergent mixed into a solution or paste. With part[...]

Selecting a programme T o add detergent with the help of the dispensing recommendation featur e, follow steps B , C and D below before loading the drum. B Switch on the washing machine ^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button. C Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door . The washing machine is switched on. If the programme selector[...]

G Add deter gent. The percentage amounts in the display help you to add the correct per centage amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer . If the display shows: 40 Add 40 percent ... (slightly less than half) 50 Add 50 percent ... (half) 60 Add 60 percent ... (slightly more than half) 75 Add 75 percent ... (three quarters) 100 [...]

Additional options H Selecting additional options ^ Press the appr opriate additional option button. Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats and oils, cocoa). Duration of soak: A length of time between 30 minutes and 6 hours can be chosen, in 30 minute increments. – When the "Soak" button is press[...]

I Select a spin speed ^ Press the "Spin" button r epeatedly until the indicator light for the spin speed you want comes on. In some programmes the maximum spin speed is limited. The machine will not allow a higher spin speed to be selected. Delay start J Select delay start if required. ^ Press the Delay start button. Each press on the but[...]

At the end of a programme When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes on the laundry can be removed fr om the drum. (This light stays on at the end of the programme and remains on until the selector is turned back to the Finish position). L Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button. M Remove the laundry , Only remove laundry from the machine[...]

Adding or remo ving laundry after a programme has started Laundry can be added or removed after the programme has started when using the following programmes: – COTTONS – MINIMUM IRON – Quick wash – Mixed wash – Starch ^ Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the door . The program[...]

Interrupting a programme ^ Switch the washing machine off with the I-ON/0-OFF button. T o continue with the same programme: ^ Switch the machine back on with the I-ON/0-OFF button. Altering a programme once selected The machine will accept the following changes after a programme has started: – at any time after the start , the spin speed can be c[...]

Programme sequence This washing machine has fully electronic contr ols with automatic load recognition. This machine takes in the right amount of water requir ed for the programme depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate. This means that programme cycles and durations shown in the display can vary . The programme sequences outline[...]

WOOLLENS Main wash W ater level: medium W ash rhythm: Woollens Rinses W ater level: medium No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin 2) : yes Final spin: yes Quick wash Main wash W ater level: low W ash rhythm: normal Rinses W ater level: medium No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin 2) : yes Final spin: yes Mixed wash Main wash W at[...]

All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated), tablets, liquid tablets and special application detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. T ablets are suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets by pro[...]

Fabric conditioner s and liquid starc h Fabric conditioners make garments soft and fluffy to handle and help pr event static cling when tumble drying. Starch stif fens and gives body to items of laundry , e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. ^ Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. A utomatic dispensing of fabric con - diti[...]

Electronic pr ogramme locking Programme locking pr events the machine from being opened or the programme cancelled during a wash programme. T o activate programme locking ^ After the start of a programme, press the ST ART button for at least 4 seconds until the locked check light (lower right on the control panel) comes on. Programme locking is now[...]

Electronic system loc k The system lock prevents your machine being used without your knowledge. When the system lock has been activated: – the drum door cannot be opened with the Door button and – a programme cannot be started. T o activate the system loc k First, ensure that: – The drum door is closed – The programme selector is at Finish[...]

, Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket prior to cleaning the machine. ^ Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive detergent or soap and water . Wipe dr y with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the fascia panel with a damp cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ The drum can be cleaned using a suitable[...]

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues r egularly . ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt. Pr ess down the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine. ^ Clean the detergent drawer with warm water . ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment § [...]

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 ar e frequent interruptions to the external water supply . ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Unscrew the thr eaded un[...]

What to do if ... With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the perfor mance of the appliance, some of which may result fr om 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 accordance with local and natio[...]

The programme does not start Fault indicator P ossible cause Remedy The Anti-crease / Finish indicator light is not on, or the ST ART indicator light is not flashing. There is no power . Check that – the mains plug is plugged in. – the fuse or circuit br eaker has not tripped. The ST ART indicator light is not flashing. The lamp for the drum li[...]

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. Fault indicator P ossible cause Remedy A The buzzer sounds and the Check drain light flashes. "– – –" appears in the display . The water outlet is blocked. Clean the fluff filter and the drain pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the door in the eve[...]

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash pr ogramme con - tinues as normal. Fault indicator P ossible cause Remedy A The Check drain light flashes. The drain outlet is restricted. Clean the fluff filter and the drain pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure&[...]

Prob lems with the load size indicator and the dispensing recommendation Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy There is no load size in the display The washing machine is not switched on and / or a programme has not been selected. Switch the washing machine on. Select a programme and load the drum. The amount of laundry in the drum is less than 25% of th[...]

General prob lems or an unsatisfactory wash result Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cyc le. The four feet are not resting evenly on the floor . Level the machine. See advice on installation. The laundry has not been spun satisfactorily . The spin speed selected was too low . Select a higher spin speed next time. Th[...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy Liquid detergent does not give the required result. Liquid detergents do not contain bleaching agents. They do not remove fruit, cof fee and tea stains. – Use a general purpose washing machine powder containing a bleaching agent. – Pour stain removers into compartment j of the dispenser drawer and liquid detergen[...]

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door b utton P ossible cause Remedy The machine is not connected to the electricity supply . Insert the plug in the socket and switch on. The machine is not switc hed on. Switch the machine on with the I-ON/0-OFF button. The electronic pr ogramme lock has been activ ated. This is automatically deactiva[...]

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

Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the fluff filter completely . ^ Clean the fluff filter thor oughly . ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. T urn the impeller by hand to check that it rotates fr eely . Any foreign object causing an obstruction should be removed. ^ Put the fluff filter back in place and secure. ,[...]

Changing the lamp for the drum lighting The washing machine will still operate with no lighting in place or if the lighting is faulty . ^ Remove the yellow lever from behind the detergent drawer facia panel as described previously . ^ Switch the washing machine on and open the drum door . ^ Now disconnect the washing machine from the electricity su[...]

Customer contact In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself please contact – Y our Miele dealer or – Y our nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover for the address). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate visible at th[...]

Front vie w a Inlet hose with "W aterproof" system b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Facia panel with controls h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Flap for fluff filter , drain pump and emergency release k Handle recesses for moving the machine l Four height adjustable feet Instal[...]

Rear view a Protruding lid edge for holding when moving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose with "W aterproof" system d Drainage hose e T ransit bar covers f Restraining clip for: – Inlet hose – Drain hose – Electricity supply cable – T ransit bars when removed Installation and connection 52[...]

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. ^ T o avoid vibrations during spinning, the machine shoul[...]

^ Using the spanner supplied turn the left-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar . ^ T ur n the right-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar . Installation and connection 54[...]

^ Fit the covers on to 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 r etainers a . , The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store the transit bars as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use. [...]

Levelling the mac hine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may incr ease electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. False values may also show in the Load % and Detergent % display . Screwing out and adjusting the f eet The four adjustabl[...]

This washing machine is not suitable for building under a worktop. W asher and Dr yer stac k A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A stacking kit is necessary and can be purchased from the Miele Spar e Parts Depar tment. Please note: a Safety distance to wall: at least 2 cm b Height: Stacking kit with pull-out shelf: approx.[...]

The Miele W aterproof system The Miele W aterproof system pr otects 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 [...]

Connection to the water supply The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The W ater- proof 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 wher e there is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it. Do not get wet. The protective sl[...]

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 pressur e of between 1 and 10 bar . If it is hig[...]

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 requir ed, with a sharp twist and pull. If requir ed, the drain hose can be extended to[...]

Electrical connection U .K. All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230-240V mains supply . The v oltage, rated load and fuse rating are given on the[...]

Non-rewireab le plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non-rewir eable plug, the following information applies: If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product, it must be cut off and an appr opriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse should be removed fr om the old plug and disposed of. The old plug should[...]

Load Consumption data Energy W ater Duration in kWh in litres Normal Intensive CO TTONS 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 45 1 h 26 min 1 h 41 min 60°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.95 45 – 1 h 56 min 1) 60°C 5.0 kg 0.95 45 1 h 26 min – 40°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.50 45 – 1 h 56 min 1) 40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 45 1 h 26 min – MINIMUM IRON 40°C 1) 2.5 kg 0.45 49 – 1 h 14 min 1) 40°C 2.[...]

Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 94.5 cm Weight 94 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundr y V oltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see "Consumption data" W ater flow pressur e minimum 1 bar (100 Pa) W ater flow pressu[...]

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Progr ammable functions f or changing standard settings[...]

The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requir ements. W ater plus system Selecting the W ater plus additional option increases the water intake in the programmes listed below . The water intake is increased in the wash and rinse stages and in the COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes an extra rinse[...]

Follow steps A to G to pr ogramme and store a setting in memory . The programmable functions ar e activated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the additional option buttons in combination with the programme selector . Before you begin, first ensur e that: – The washing machine is switched off. – The drum door is[...]

Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action. Slightly soiled items are washed more gently . It should be activated for garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel too hard after they have been dried. Gentle action can be used in the COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON, Quick wash , Starch and Mixed wash programm[...]

T op-up rinse f or CO TT ONS When this is activated, additional wa - ter flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes. T op-up rinse takes place when temperatures of 95°C and 75°C ar e selected. T op-up rinse should be activated: – to prevent the danger of scalding if the drai[...]

Memory function If an additional option(s) is selected for a programme, and / or the spin speed is altered, the machine stor es these changes in memory at the star t of a programme. When that particular programme is chosen again, the display will show the additional option(s) and / or spin speed which have been stored for that programme in the memo[...]

Buzzer When the buzzer function has been activated, an audible tone sounds repeatedly at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached. The buzzer will sound for up to an hour after the programme has finished. The washing machine is delivered with the buzzer deactivated. Follow steps A to G to pr ogramme and store in memory . The programmabl[...]

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