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Operating instructions Washer W 1930 T o prevent accidents and machine damage, U read these Operating Instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr . 05 047 720[...]
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Guide to the machine ...............................................3 Important safety instructions ........................................5 Preparation for use Operating Instructions USER MANTENANCE Instructions INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS T echnical data ...................................................4 6 Contents 2[...]
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a Supply cable b High pressur e intake hoses c Flexible drain hose, with detachable swivel elbow d Detergent dispenser drawer e Control panel f Drum door g Access panel for drain pump and fil - ter h Four height adjustable feet i Panel for emergency door release (door hinged right) and for drainage (door hinged left or right) j Panel for emergency [...]
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a "Delay start" button. b Time display "hours, mins". c "Door" button; opens the drum door . d "ON/OFF" button; T ur ns the machine on and off or inter - rupts a program. The "On" lamp illu - minates. Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment i - for the pre-wash. Compartment j - for the main wash. Com[...]
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W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of fir e, electric shock, or injury to persons while using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the follow - ing: 1. Read the instructions before using the appliance. 2. Do not wash materials that have been previously cleaned or soaked in gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or exp[...]
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W arning - T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPOR T ANT SAFETY IN - STRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing is mostly manufactured fr om the following recycled or r ecyclable materials: – corrugated paper/cardboar d – CFC free po[...]
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The key to good wash results is finding the correct combination of detergent and temperature, and then allowing the washing machine to optimize their us - age through its pr ogramming. Program lengths can vary for this reason. The fully electronic contr ols offer a com - bination of simple operation with many optional features. For instance, since [...]
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The headings numbered (1,2,3,...) show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide. Before washing A Prepare the wash load ^ Empty all pockets. Foreign objects accidentally left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can damage clothes and the machine. ^ Sort the laundr y Only wash items that are labeled ma - chine washable b[...]
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B Press the "Door" button to open the door C Load the machine Unfold the laundry and place it in the drum. For best results we r ecommend washing mixed loads consisting of both large and small items. This improves washing effectiveness and helps dis - tribute the load evenly to keep the ma - chine stable and reduce noise during spinning. [...]
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After washing K T urn the program selector switch to "Finish/Start" L Press the "ON/OFF" button. M Press the "Door" button. Do not attempt to remove laundry from the mac hine if the drum is turning. Y ou may seriously injure your self. If the drum turns with the door open, contact the Miele Ser - vice Department. N Rem[...]
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T o cancel a pr ogram: ^ T ur n the program selector to "Finish/Start". T o interrupt a pr ogram: ^ Press the "ON/OFF" buttton. T o continue the program, turn the ma - chine back on. T o change an incorrectl y selected program: ^ T ur n the program selector switch to "Finish/Start". When only the "On" lamp is[...]
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Powder detergent should be added to compartment j (main wash) and compartment i (pre wash, if selected) at the beginning of each wash cycle. Due to the design of the Miele 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 the manufacturer’s r ecommended amount of detergent is plenty for excel - lent wash results. Do not use chlorine bleac h! W ater is taken in through compartment [...]
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If fabric softener is desired, it will work more ef fectively and be gentler on the clothes if it is dispensed in the final rinse cycle of the wash, rather than in the dryer with softener sheets. T o auto - matically dispense fabric softener: ^ Open the lid of compartment p . ^ Pour an amount of liquid fabric soft- ener into compartment p according[...]
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Program T emperature range Fabric CO TTONS For cotton fabrics with - out special finishes. 85 - 105°F 105 - 120°F 140 - 190°F For dark colored items. For light colored items. Exclusively white items. PERMANENT PRESS For cotton blends, poly - ester blends and syn - thetics such as acrylic, nylon and ramie. 85° 105 - 120°F 140°F For dark fabric[...]
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max. load Additional options av ailable Normal wash cycle Rapid wash cycle 11 lbs – Pre-wash – W ater plus – Gentle wash Available A vailable 4.5 lbs – Pre-wash – W ater plus – Gentle wash Available A vailable 2 lbs – Pre-wash – Gentle wash Available A vailable 2 lbs Available – 11 lbs Available – Available – Available – 11 [...]
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CO TTONS PERMANENT PRESS FINE/ DELICA TES Pre-wash Selectable (1) Selectable (1) Selectable (1) Main wash ß (1) ß (1) ß Interim rinse ßß – Graduated rinse – ßß Number of rinses 4 3 3 Rinse and interim spin ß –– Graduated spin rpm max. 800 (2) –– Final spin rpm max. 1600 max. 900 (2) max. 600 (2) "Without final spin" av[...]
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WOOLENS Starc h Spin Fine rinse – ß –– ß ––– –––– –––– 2– –2 –––– –––– max. 1200 (2) max. 1600 max. 1600 max. 900 (2) ßß – ß – ß –– Woolens normal – – low low low – – – – high 38 min 18 min 7 min 14 min Graduated spin: The speed is gradually increased, until the final spin sp[...]
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Some clothing manufacture’s place tex - tile care symbols on their pr oducts. The following is an explanation of some of these symbols. W ashing (°C) 987 COTTONS 4321 PERMANENT PRESS 21 FINE/DELICA TES ac WOOLENS The significance of the bar beneath the wash tub is: no bar normal (maximum) agitation; e used in the Cottons program bar reduced (med[...]
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By using the pushbuttons to select one or more additional options, basic pr o - grams can be tailored to the type of laundry being washed. When the "Door" button is pressed, the other buttons will spring out, cancelling any additional options. "Pre-wash" – Use for heavily soiled or stained laundry items. – Available in the &[...]
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Time display "H:min" The Time display has a dual function. – It shows the time remaining in the wash program, and – it shows the programmed "Start de - lay" remaining befor e the program begins. Delay Start Upon turning on the machine, the "De - lay start" lamp will be blinking. The star t of the program can be del[...]
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T o clean the washing machine: ^ Clean the casing using a mild non - abrasive detergent or soap and water , and wipe dr y with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the control panel with a damp cloth. ^ If necessary , the drum can be cleaned using a stainless steel cleaner according to the manufac - turer’s instructions. A stainless steel cleaner specially form[...]
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Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Occasionally small objects, (buttons, coins, etc.), may find their way into the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely , the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is fr ee of for - eign objects. ^ T o clean the lint trap, remove the tool from behind the detergent dispenser drawer . ^ Open t[...]
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^ Once the flow of water stops, remove the lint trap and clean it. ^ Remove any foreign objects or lint. ^ T ur n the drain pump impeller (in the back of the chamber) by hand to check that it rotates fr eely . ^ Clean the inside of the lint trap hous- ing. Remove any detergent deposits or for- eign objects from the thr ead of the filter housing and[...]
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Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two water in - take filters to protect the intake valves. – one in the open end of the intake hose. – and one where the hose is con - nected to the machine only to be cleaned by a technician. The filter in the open end of the hose should be cleaned if intake problems occur , or after an i[...]
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Any w ork done on the electrical components of this appliance should only be performed b y a qualified technician in accor dance with all local and na - tional codes and regulations. Unauthorized repairs may result in per sonal injury and machine damage. W h a tt od oi f ,... Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . The program does not start? There is no po[...]
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W h a tt od oi f ,... Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . the "Pre-wash", "Main wash" or "Rinse 1-2" indicator lamp is flashing? There is an internal prob - lem. Restart the program. If the indicator lamp starts flashing again, call the Service Dept. . . . The "Rinse & hold" indicator lamp is flash - ing? The [...]
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W h a tt od oi f ,... Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . In spite of adequate water supply , the water flows slo wly into the ma - chine? A water inlet filter is blocked. Clean the water inlet fil - ters. . . . Large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser drawer? The water pressur e is too low . – Clean the filters in the water inlet system. ?[...]
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W h a tt od oi f ,... Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . Grey greasy parti - cles c ling to washed laundry? Insufficient detergent was used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry . – Add more detergent. – Before washing the next load run a COT - TONS 120°F program with detergent but with - out a load to clean the machine. [...]
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Opening the drum door in the event of a po wer failure If the drain outlet is clogged, more water will be retained in the machine (up to 6.5 gal/25l) . Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high temperature, the water draining out of the machine will still be hot! Stop and allow it to cool be - fore pr oceeding. ^ T ur n off the washing machine.[...]
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Never reach into a r otating drum! Al - ways make sure the drum is station - ary before reaching in to r emove laundry . Reaching into a moving drum is extremely danger ous. Door hinged right ^ Using a spoon handle or similar im- plement, pull down the emergency door latch (see illustration). Door hinged left ^ Open the access panel on the right ha[...]
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If problems occur that cannot be easily fixed, or if the appliance is under war - ranty , please contact: – The nearest Miele T echnical Service Department (see back cover). When contacting the T echnical Service Department, please have the model and Serial numbers of your appliance available, both which can be found on the dataplate visible abov[...]
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Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable surface for a washing machine. Con - crete floors ar e less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floors. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level and se - curely positioned. ^ T o avoid vibration during spinning, the machine should not be installed on so[...]
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2 . T urn the right shipping strut 90° clockwise. 3 . Withdraw the two struts together with the support plate. 4 . Plug the two holes with the plastic caps provided. Movement of the machine without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum. The shipping struts should be stored in a safe place for future use. They must be reinstalled[...]
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Leveling the mac hine T o ensure smooth operation, it is es - sential that the machine is level. Failure to level the machine can r esult in the machine "banging" in the spin cy- cle or "walking" across the floor during operation. Energy and water use will also increase. Adjust the four le veling feet as f ol - lows: ^ Tip the m[...]
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Building in This machine can be installed under a countertop either with or without a lid. If the lid is removed, the pr otective cover located underneath must be left in place. An optional UBS spacer kit (Part #1542631) can also be used to raise the machine an additional 2", if neces - sary . The dimensions below show the ma - chine being ins[...]
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Replacing the decor panel ^ Keep the door closed when replacing the decor panel. ^ Remove the edge strip from the hinged side of the door by unscrew - ing the 4 screws shown in the illustra - tion. Three ar e on the side of the door and one is on the bottom. ^ Loosen the remaining 7 scr ews from the bottom and side strips until the decor panel can [...]
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Installing a cabinet matching toekick A cabinet matching toekick can be in - stalled over the machine toekick if so desired. The height and depth of the machine toekick however , can not be altered. The toekick must be installed so that it can be removed if servicing be - comes necessary . Access to the emergency drain and door latch re - lease loc[...]
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Any residual water left in the machine fr om the factory test - ing process can be flushed out as follo ws: ^ Do not put any laundry in the ma - chine. ^ Place 1 / 4 of the recommended amount of detergent in compartment j . ^ T ur n on the machine. ^ Press the "Rapid wash" button. ^ T ur n the program selector to the "COTTONS 140°F&[...]
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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. T ur n on the valves and check for leaks. The water pressur e must be within 15-145 psi (1-10 bar). If the water pres - sure is gr eater than 145 psi (10 bar), a pressur e reducer must be installed. If the water pr[...]
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GROUNDING INSTR UCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or break - down, grounding will r educe the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric curr ent. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding con - ductor and plug. The plug must be plugged into an appr[...]
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W arning - T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPOR T ANT SAFETY IN - STRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. The following additional functions can be programmed into the machine if de - sired: High water level (onl y in "Cottons" rinses) Where rinse r esults are particularly im - portant (e.g[...]
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Step 1: T ur n off the machine, close the door , and release all pushbuttons. Set the Progam Selector Switch to "Finish/Start". Step 2: 4 seconds. ^ Press the "ON/OFF" button Step 3: ^ Press the "W ater plus" button 4 times (i.e. press in and out twice) The "ON" lamp will illumi- nate and the "Pre-wash&q[...]
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Step 4: Desired function: High water level ^ Set the Program Se - lector to "Fine rinse". Continue with Step 5 to activate. 5th rinse cyc le ^ Set the Program Se - lector to "Drain". Con - tinue with Step 5 to activate. W ater intake through compart- ment i ^ Set the Program Se- lector to "Starch". Continue with Step 5[...]
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Additional rinse in Rapid wash ^ Set the Program Selec - tor to "WOOLENS 85°". Continue with Step 5 to activate. Step 5: ^ Press the "W ater plus" button twice (i.e. in and out once) to tog - gle the function "ON/OFF". The "Rinse 1-2" lamp will illuminate when the func- tion is activated. Step 6: ^ Press the[...]
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T o check if the function has been stored: ^ Perfor m Steps 1 to 4. If the "Rinse 1-2" lamp lights, the pro - grammable function is active. ^ Press the "ON/OFF" button. This fin - ishes the check of the programmable function. If, after Step 2, the programm selec - tor is accidentally turned to a setting other than one of the thr[...]
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1.1 Dimensions Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Height without lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depth (including distance from wall) . . . . . . . . Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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1.2 Specifications Hot and cold water hoses come equipped with 3 / 4 " Female hose thread connections. Drainage is via a 5 ft. long, 1 1 / 4 " OD hose. This washing machine is supplied with a 5 foot long cable with plug for con - nection to a 120/240 V (208 V) 60 Hz (3-pole-4 wire gr ounding) power sup - ply . Program duration (appr o xim[...]
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Alteration rights reserved/005 1101 These instructions are printed on 100% unbleached, recycled paper ar e completely Biodegradable.[...]