Miele W5962 manuale d’uso

Operating instructions for Washing machine W 5962 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. 09 187 980 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 0 Control panel .....................................................1 0 Display ..........................................................1[...]

Detergent .......................................................3 7 The correct detergent ..............................................3 7 Water softeners .................................................3 9 Washing with several components ..................................3 9 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ................................[...]

Levelling the machine ..............................................5 9 Screwing out and adjusting the feet .................................5 9 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run ...................6 0 Washer and Dryer stack ..........................................6 0 The Miele water protection 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[...]

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 connected load) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electr[...]

~ This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). ~ Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless authorised to do so by Miele. 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[...]

~ 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[...]

Control panel a Start/Stop button For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started. b Display with X , OK and Y buttons See the following page for more information. c + button For selecting delay start. d PC/Optical interface This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also [...]

Display The display is operated using the X , OK and Y buttons. – Press the X button to move down to the next text or to decrease the value highlighted in the display. – Press the Y button to move up to the next text or to increase the value highlighted in the display. – Press the OK button to confirm the value highlighted in the display. Pro[...]

The following are selected via the display – wash temperature – final spin speed – the soak time – delay start – cancellation of a programme – safety lock The following are selected via Further programmes/Settings 4 – Dark garments – Sportswear – Trainers – Outerwear – Proofing – Soft toys – First wash – Pillows – Curt[...]

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 complete functional test at the factory and there will be some residu[...]

Reminder to remove transport bars , To avoid the risk of damage, the transport bars must be removed before the machine is used for the first time. See "Installation and connection" for instructions on how to do this. ^ After removing the transport bars (if this has not already been done by your fitter) press the OK button. Running your fi[...]

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[...]

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. The display will ask you to select a programme. C Select a programme Via the programme selector: ^ Turn the programme selector to the required progr[...]

D Select a temperature / spin speed If required, you can change the suggested temperature and/or spin speed within a given range. Cottons 60°C 1600 rpm Duration: 2:59 h ^ Press the X or Y button to alter the temperature. ^ By pressing the OK button you switch to changing the spin speed and back again. Cottons 60°C 1600 rpm Duration: 2:59 h ^ Pres[...]

F Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. The load size indicator display will appear. Load 8 < 25% The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum a sa%( i n 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme selected. ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the drum. Mixing both large and small item[...]

G Add detergent When the door is closed, the load size indicator will be replaced with the detergent percentage display. Detergent 7 100% The percentage shown relates to the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging. 40% = Add slightly less than half the amount recommended 50% = Add half the amount recommended 60% = Add s[...]

^ Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent to the compartments as follows: i Detergent for the pre-wash (divide the total recommended amount as follows: add 1 / 3 to compartment i and 2 / 3 to compartment j ) j Detergent for the main wash, including Soak if selected § Fabric conditioner or liquid starch ^ Close the detergent drawer. See &qu[...]

I Remove the laundry when the programme has finished In the anti-crease phase after the programme has finished, the following will appear alternately in the display: Cottons 60°C 1600 rpm Anti-crease and : Programme finished Unload the drum before switching off ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. The washing machine will switch off auto[...]

Extra options are selected or deselected by pressing the appropriate button. Short For light to nomal soiling with no visible staining. The duration of the main wash is reduced. Water plus The water level in the main wash and the rinses will be increased. Stains 4 There is a choice of various types of stains for achieving the optimum wash result wi[...]

Further extras 4 The Further extras sub-menu will open in the display. Press the Further extras 4 button again to come out of the Further extras sub-menu. Extra rinse An additional rinse cycle is carried out to achieve a better rinse result. Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt e.g. dust, sand. Soak For heavily soiled items with protein [...]

The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme: Short Water plus Stains 4 Extra quiet Extra rinse Pre-wash Soak Rinse hold Cottons ######## Minimum iron ######## Delicates ## ## # # Woollens / # Silks / ### Express 20 # 1) ## # # Hygiene ####### Automatic plus ## # Shirts ###### # Denim ## ## # # Separate rinse ## Drain / [...]

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. In some programmes, an additional rinse is intr[...]

With delay start you can choose when you want the programme to end. 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. The current time of day needs to have been set for delay start to work correctly. To select delay start A Select the p[...]

Programme chart 28 Cottons 9876 * cold to 95°C Max. load 8.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Note – Selecting the 60°C wash temperature will give the performance of a Cottons 60°C programme, however for energy saving and environmental protection reasons the actual wash tempe[...]

Programme chart 29 Shirts cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary. – Wash silk garments in the Silks / programme. Denim cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg Notes – Wash denim inside out. – Denim often contains excess dye and may run during the first few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately[...]

Programme chart 30 Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg Use for Outerwear made from membrane fabrics such as Gore-Tex ® , SYMPATEX ® , WINDSTOPPER ® etc. Notes – Zip up jackets before washing. – Do not use fabric conditioner. – If wished these garments can also be re-proofed using the Proofing programme. Proofing should not be done eve[...]

Programme chart 31 Pillows cold to 95°C 2 pillows (40 x 80 cm) or 1 pillow (80 x 80 cm) Use for Washable pillows with feather, down or synthetic fillings. Note Please observe the instructions on the wash care label. Curtains cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. [...]

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Programme sequence 32 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 Shirts e c e 2 – L Dark garments ( b d 3-4 3) LL Denim ( c e 3 – L Sportswear d c d 2-3 3) LL Trainers 6) e e ( 2 – L Outerwear e[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Options Cancel programme ; Activate safety lock , ^ Press the OK button. 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 wi[...]

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 38 Universal detergent Detergent for coloureds Detergent for delicates Specialist detergent* Proofing agent** Fabric conditioner Cottons X X – – – X Minimum iron X X – – – X Shirts X X – – – X Woollens / ––– X – X Silks / ––– X – X Express 20 1) XX – – – X Delicates X X X – – X Hygiene 2) X– ?[...]

The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: – The soiling level of the load 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 quantity of the laundry (add the recommended amount [...]

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[...]

A range of Miele branded CareCollection products are avaialble to order from Miele. See "Optional accessories". Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergent can cause bacteria and unpleasant smells to build up in the machine. In order to clean the drum and also to prevent unpleasant smells bui[...]

^ Clean the siphon. 1 . Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under warm 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 starch will cause them to get clogged. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Use a [...]

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 threaded uni[...]

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[...]

One of the following fault messages appears in the display Fault message Possible cause Remedy 1) 2 Fault Water intake Open stopcock The water inlet is blocked or restricted. Check whether – the stopcock is opened properly. – the inlet hose is kinked. – the water pressure is too low. 2 Fault Check drainage system – The water outlet is block[...]

The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of the programme Fault message Possible cause Remedy Check detergent Excessive foam has built up during washing. Use less detergent next time and follow the manufacturer's instructions on dosage given on the packaging. Hygiene information. A programme using a temperature above 60°C[...]

Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero Problem Possible cause Remedy The display indicates a load of <25% or no load size is indicated when the drum is full. There was already laundry in the drum when the machine was switched on. This has decalibrated the sensor from the zero setting. ^ To recalibrate the sensor to the zero[...]

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 door will not open 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 K button. The safety lock has been activated. Deactivate the safety lock as described in "Changing the programme sequence - Safety lock[...]

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 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 In[...]

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 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 co[...]

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 57[...]

, 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 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 can withstand pressure of more than 7,000 kPa. 2) Electronic unit an[...]

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 65 Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 8.0 kg 2.30 64 2 h 29 min 60°C 1) 8.0 kg 0.91 64 2 h 59 min 60°C 4.0 kg 0.76 47 2 h 29 min 40°C 1) 8.0 kg 0.85 75 2 h 34 min 40°C 2) 4.0 kg 0.66 47 1 h 10 min Dark garments 40°C 3.0 kg 0.58 55 1 h 05 min 1 h 15 min Minimum iron 40°C 1) [...]

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[...]

The Settings menu can be used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Settings can be altered at any time. To open the Settings menu ^ Switch on the washing machine. ^ Turn the programme selector to Further programmes/Settings 4 . The following will appear in the display: Further programmes Settings ! ; Dark garments [...]

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 care label and for articles which feel too hard after they have been dried. Gentle action can be activated for the Cottons and the Minimum iron programmes. The [...]

Lock code The code prevents the washing machine 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. To activate the lock code Lock code Activate Back # ^ Press the OK button. The display will now request that a code is[...]

Temperature unit You can chose for the temperature to be displayed in °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit . The option which is currently set will have a tick L beside it. Buzzer When the buzzer function has been activated, an audible tone sounds at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached. You can select one of two volumes or switch the buzz[...]

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

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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