Miele W 1215 manual

Operating and Installation Instructions Washer W 1215 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 874 921 en - US, CA[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control panel ......................................................5 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................2 8 Cleaning the inlet hose filter .........................................2 8 Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve ....................................2[...]

, WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons while using your appliance follow basic safety precautions, including the following: ~ Read all instructions before using the appliance. ~ GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of ele[...]

Control panel a Program selection buttons e- For selecting a program. b Wash options Special features to enhance a wash program. c Temperature button For selecting the desired wash temperature. d Spin speed button For selecting the desired spin speed. e PC Indicator Allows a service technician to check and update the wash programs. f Program status[...]

The appliance must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please see the "Installation instructions". This washing machine has undergone thorough functional testing in the factory, there may be some residual water in the drum from this process. For safety reasons, it is not possible to run a spin cycle before the first[...]

1. Prepare and sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to clothes and the machine. ^ Sort the laundry. Only wash items in the machine that are labeled machine washable by the manufacturer. Most garments have a fabric care label in the collar or side seam. Sort t[...]

2. Load the laundry ^ Turn on the washer using the "On / Off" button. ^ Open the drum door using the "Door" button. ^ Load the laundry into the drum. For best results, wash mixed loads of small and large items. This will improve washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly. Note: Overloading the washer will cause po[...]

Program guide Temperatures Fabric care symbol Spin speed Laundry Normal Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Hot D Max For a rapid wash of colorfast items and mixed loads made from cottons and linen, e.g. jeans, t-shirts, underwear, socks. Very Warm C High Warm B Cold A No Heat e Wrinkle-free Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive[...]

Temperatures Fabric care symbol Spin speed Laundry Woolens / Options: Sensitive Warm B High For hand and machine washable wool and wool blends. Cold A Med No Heat e Silk Options: Sensitive Cold A Slow For hand and machine washable silks and other non-wool hand washable garments. No Heat e Handwash / Options: Extended, Heavy soil, Sensitive Warm B M[...]

4. Select wash options (if needed) The upper button selects the following "OPTIONS": – Extended – Extended and Heavy Soil – Extended and Soak – Heavy Soil – Soak – No selection The lower button selects the "Sensitive" option. ^ Select the desired "OPTIONS". Press the upper button until the indicator of the [...]

5. Select the temperature and spin speed The default temperature and spin speed will automatically be selected for each program. However, you can adjust the temperature and spin speed within the parameters of the selected wash program. ^ Press the "TEMP" and "SPIN" buttons until the indicator of the desired setting lights. Progr[...]

Special spin options Hold (only for the "Custom" program) ^ Select "Hold". The laundry is not spun and remains soaking in water. This will prevent wrinkles if the laundry is not removed immediately at the end of the wash program. To start the final spin ^ Select the desired spin speed. ^ Press the "Start / Stop" T butt[...]

6. Add detergent For optimum wash results, it is important to use the correct amount of detergent. Too little detergent may cause: – Ineffective cleaning of laundry; fabrics may become gray and stiff over time. – Grease stains on the laundry. – Hard water deposits on the heating element. Too much detergent may cause: – Oversudsing with mini[...]

Use only high efficiency, low sudsing laundry detergent formulated for front loading washing machines. For wool and wool blend fabrics, use a detergent specially formulated for woolens. Follow instructions on the detergent packaging to ensure the correct usage and dosage amount. Adjust the amount of detergent if the load is smaller or more or less [...]

The amount of detergent used depends on the level of soiling: Light soiling No soiling or stains are visible. Normal soiling Some visible soiling or a few light stains. Heavy soiling Very visible soiling or stains. The size of the load and the water hardness level in your area have an impact on the amount of detergent necessary to obtain optimum wa[...]

Fabric softener Fabric softener added to the wash program will make fabrics feel softer and will reduce static cling in the dryer. ^ Open the lid of the fabric softener compartment § . ^ Pour liquid fabric softener into the compartment according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not exceed the maximum fill level marked inside the compartmen[...]

Starch Mild liquid starch is a synthetic starch wash used to give fabrics some stiffness. Starching can be included in any wash program as part of the final rinse. ^ Open the fabric softener compartment § . ^ Add the recommended amount of starch to the compartment. Do not exceed the maximum fill level. ^ Close the compartment lid and push in the d[...]

7. Select Delay Start (if needed) If you wish, the start of the wash program can be delayed to have a load completed at a later time. Delay start allows you to delay the start of a program for 30 minutes to a maximum of 24 hours. ^ Press the "Delay Start" button. The delay start time will be extended with each press of the button. – For[...]

10. Remove the laundry The "STATUS" indicator "Anti-Crease / End" will be displayed at the end of the program. ^ Use the "Door" button to open the drum door. Do not attempt to remove laundry from the washer if the drum is turning. You may seriously injure yourself. If the drum turns with the door open, contact Miele’[...]

Canceling a program You can cancel a wash program any time after a program starts. ^ Press the "Start / Stop" button. The washer drains the wash water away and the program is canceled. To add or remove laundry ^ Press the "Door" button. To select another program ^ Turn off the washer using the "On / Off" button. ^ Turn[...]

Adding / removing laundry during a wash program You can interrupt the following programs to add or remove a piece of laundry: – Normal – Wrinkle-free – Sturdy ^ Use the "Door" button to open the door. ^ Add or remove the piece of laundry. ^ Close the drum door. The program will continue automatically. Note Once the program has start[...]

Electronic program lock Washer in use The program lock prevents the washer from being opened or the program, temperature or spin speed from being changed during a wash program. To activate the program lock ^ Once the wash program has started, hold the "Start / Stop" button until the "Child Lock" indicator illuminates. The progra[...]

, Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the unit or manually tripping the circuit breaker. Cleaning the washer ^ Clean the exterior of the washer with a mild solution of non-abrasive detergent or soap and water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for us[...]

Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue should be cleaned out regularly. ^ Pull the detergent drawer out as far as it will go. Press down on the red release lever and pull the drawer out of the machine. ^ Clean the detergent drawer with warm water. ^ Clean the siphon tube. 1 . Remove the siphon tube from the fabric softener compartment § a[...]

Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Occasionally, small objects (buttons, coins, etc.) may become trapped in the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely, the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is free of foreign objects. ^ Turn off the appliance with the "On / Off" button. ^ To clean the lint trap, remove the tool[...]

Quick Guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", before using the washer.[...]

1. Sort the laundry. ^ Empty all pockets. ^ Sort the laundry by fabric and color. ^ Pretreat stains. 2. Load the laundry ^ Turn on the washer using the "On / Off" button. ^ Open the drum door by using the "Door" button. ^ Load the laundry. ^ Close the drum door. Make sure clothes will not be caught by the door. 3. Select a progr[...]

5. Select the temperature and spin speed ^ Press the "TEMP" and "SPIN" buttons until the indicator of the desired value lights. 6. Add detergent ^ Place the recommended amount of detergent into the main wash compartment j . If "Heavy Soil" is selected, add 1 / 4 of the total amount of detergent to the i compartment. Pl[...]

Program guide Normal Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Temperatures: Hot D , Very Warm C , Warm B , Cold A , No Heat e Spin speeds: Max, High Items: For a quick load of colorfast items. Wrinkle-free Options: Extended, Heavy Soil, Soak, Sensitive Temperatures: Hot D , Very Warm C , Warm B , Cold A , No Heat e Spin speed: Med Items: For [...]

Once the flow of water stops: ^ Remove the lint trap lid. ^ Remove any foreign objects or lint from the filter. ^ Check that the impeller (in the back of the chamber) rotates freely by spinning it with your hand. ^ Return the lint trap and tighten into place. , If the lint trap lid is not tightened securely, water will leak out when the machine is [...]

Cleaning the water inlet filters The washer has two water inlet filters to protect each inlet valve. These filters should be checked every 6 months and cleaned, if necessary. (This may need to be performed more frequently with some water supplies). Cleaning the inlet hose filter ^ Turn off the water valve. ^ Unscrew the inlet hose from the valve by[...]

Changing the light bulb A burnt out light bulb will not affect the performance of the washer. ^ Remove the tool from behind the detergent dispenser drawer. ^ Turn the washer on and open the door. ^ Disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse. ^ Insert the tool into the slit [...]

, Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work. The following section will help you avoid placing a service call [...]

The program was interrupted and a fault message appears. Issue Possible cause Solution* The buzzer sounds, and the "Drain" indicator flashes. "- - -". appears in the display. The drain is blocked. Clean the drain pump and lint trap. See "Cleaning and Care - Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap". The drain hose is too [...]

General issues with the washer Issue Possible cause Solution The "Oversudsing" indicator lights. The machine has over sudsed. Use less detergent in the next wash program. The "Main wash" indicator flashes. There is a fault. Restart the program. If the fault message appears again, call Miele’s Technical Service Department. The [...]

Poor wash results Issue Possible cause Solution The wash does not come clean with liquid detergent. Liquid detergents do not contain bleaching agents. Fruit, coffee and tea stains cannot be effectively removed. – Use powdered bleach. – Do not put liquid detergent and stain remover together in the same wash compartment. Laundry has a gray, stick[...]

The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed. Possible cause Solution The washer has no power. Insert the plug into the outlet. The washer is not turned on. Turn on the washer using the "On / Off" button. The program lock is activated. Deactivate the program lock as described in "Locking the washer - Electronic [...]

Opening the drum door during a power failure ^ Open the detergent dispenser drawer and remove the tool. ^ Open the lint trap door. ^ Drain the water from the washer as described in "Cleaning and Care - Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap". , Make sure the machine is turned off and the drum has stopped moving. A moving drum is dangerous.[...]

Repairs In the event of a fault which you cannot fix yourself, please contact Technical Service using the information on the back of this manual. ^ Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting the Technical Service Department. Both can be found on the data plate visible above the front glass on the inside of the door. [...]

Installation Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.[...]

Disposal of the packing material The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children, as they pose a danger of suffocation. Disposal of an appliance Old app[...]

Front view a Hot water intake hose b Cold water intake hose c Power cord d - g Drain hose (drain options shown i.e adjustable and removable elbows). h Control panel i Detergent dispenser drawer j Drum door k Access panel to lint trap and drain pump l Recessed grip m Four height-adjustable feet Installation 39[...]

Back view a Lid excess end with transport grips b Power cord c Cold water intake hose d Hot water intake hose e Drain hose f Shipping struts with rotary protection g Mounting for: – Water intake hose – Drain hose – Power cord – Shipping struts Installation 40[...]

Installation site A concrete floor is the most suitable surface for the washer. Concrete floors are less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floors. Note: – The machine must be leveled and securely positioned. – To avoid vibration while spinning, the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings. If the installation m[...]

^ Turn the left shipping strut counterclockwise 90° with the enclosed combination wrench. ^ Pull out the shipping strut. ^ Turn the right shipping strut clockwise 90° with the enclosed combination wrench. ^ Pull out the shipping strut. Installation 42[...]

^ Close the holes with the rotary protectors, making sure to close the caps. ^ Fasten the shipping struts to the rear of the washer. Take care to insert the drill holes correctly, b , into the clamps, a . , Do not move the washer without the shipping struts in place. Installing the shipping struts ^ Reinstall the struts by reversing the "Remov[...]

Level the washer To ensure smooth operation, the washer must be level. Failure to level the machine can result in increased water and energy consumption, loud noises during the spin cycle or "walking" across the floor during use. Adjust the four leveling feet The washer is leveled by adjusting the four feet: ^ Tip the machine slightly and[...]

Installation beneath a counter If a countertop is placed over the washer, at least a 1 / 4 " gap must be left between the top of the machine and bottom of the countertop; nothing should be within ½" of any side of the washing machine. – When the machine lid needs to be removed to reduce the height of the machine, a countertop kit *i s [...]

Washer / Dryer Stack The Miele washing machine can be installed as part of a washer-dryer stack in combination with a Miele tumble dryer. An appropriate "stacking kit*" is required. (* available from your Miele dealer or Miele.) Note: a Safety distance to the wall: minimum 13 / 16 "( 2c m ) b Height: Stacking kit with pull out shelf [...]

The washing machine can be connected to a portable water supply. A non-return valve is not needed unless required by building code. The washing machine has ½" (13 mm) pressure hoses with 3 / 4 " (19 mm) female hose thread connections. If there is no water hookup, contact a plumber to install a connection. Make sure that the sealing ring [...]

Water connection ^ Connect the cold water intake hose (blue mark) to the cold water valve and the hot water intake hose (red mark) to the hot water valve. If the machine is being connected only to a cold water supply, both the hot and cold water intake hoses must be attached to the cold water valve through the use of a Y adapter (available at a har[...]

Drainage The 5 foot (1.5 m) drain hose may be connected as follows: 1. Directly into a sink: hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secure it firmly (e.g. by tying the hose to the water faucet). 2. To a stand pipe: place the drain hose int oa1½ "( 4c m ) stand pipe and secure it firmly. 3. To a floor drain: The machine is equipped with a[...]

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro[...]

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