Miele W 211 manual

Operating instructions f or W ashing machine W 211 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 . 06 272 390[...]

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 or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 W arning and safe[...]

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Skipping a programme stage . . . . . .[...]

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 T ranspor t base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

T o avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine please read these instructions carefully befor e using it for the first time. They contain important infor mation on its safety , use and maintenance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner o[...]

This machine must only be connected to the on-site water supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses must not be re-used. Check the hose regularly for signs of wear and tear . Change in good time to avoid the risk of leaks and subsequent damage. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitt[...]

The transport base lever must be over to the left when the washing machine is in operation. Only then is the stability of the machine guaranteed. 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 strict[...]

Y our machine also has the following special programmes in addition to the standard Cottons and Minimum ir on programmes. Special programmes – Silks / Hand-washable fabrics which crease easily and do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks / programme (30°C temperatur e only). – Woollens / Hand-washable or machine- washable wool or wool bl[...]

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, the time shown can change. This is normal. Future updates (PC) The indicator or check light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service [...]

Control panel a Display See the following page for more information. b Start button starts the wash programme. c Additional option b uttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to select the Intensive , Pre-wash , or Soak option or a combination of these options. Use the lower button to select the W ater plus o[...]

Programme duration After a programme has started, the maximum programme duration (wash time) will appear in the display in hours and minutes. In the Cottons , Minimum iron and Auto - matic programmes, the machine measures the amount of water absorbed by the laundry and uses this to calculate the load during the first 10 minutes. If the machine reco[...]

Important control panel features Programme selector The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the temperature for that pr ogramme. Additional option b uttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to select either the Intensive , the Pre-wash or the Soak option or a combination of these o[...]

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 Automatic 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 reduce the amount of water , time and ene[...]

Brief instructions Please note: T o help familiarise yourself with your washing machine, please read the sections "Before washing", "Loading the drum and adding detergent", "Selecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme" in detail. A Sort the laundr y into colours and fabric types Loading the drum and[...]

Programme c hart Cottons 30°C to 95°C 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 laundry . – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use [...]

Delicates cold to 40°C 21 Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and easy care cotton shirts and blouses. Curtains, including net cur tains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer . Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive Notes – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the Intensive additi[...]

Quick wash 40°C 7 Fabric V er y lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cottons programme. Additional option W ater plus Notes – Use less detergent (as for a half load). – If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action". See "Programmable functions"[...]

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[...]

Loading the drum and adding detergent B Switch on the washing machine and open the drum ^ Press the I-On/0-Off button in. ^ Press the Lid button and open the outer lid fully . ^ Open the inner lid. a Inner lid b Detergent dispenser drawer , T ake care. The drum flaps ar e spring-loaded. ^ Gently press your hand against the rear drum flap. ^ Press t[...]

C Load the laundry ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. T o protect multi-layer ed garments with particularly fine outer layers from damage, always use a washing bag. T o save energy and water , tr y to load the maxim[...]

T ake care not to trap items of laundry when closing the drum flaps. ^ Close the inner lid by pressing gently on the lock so that it clicks into position. If the inner lid is not closed properly , the wash programme cannot start and the Excess detergent check light will flash rapidly . How to wash correctl y 24[...]

E Add deter gent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and over time becoming grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry . – Limescale deposits building up on the heater elements. . . . too much results in: – Exces[...]

Programme selection G Select a programme ^ T ur n the programme selector to the requir ed programme. The maximum duration for the programme will appear in the display . H 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.[...]

Intensive For normal to heavy soiling or where staining is visible. The duration of the main wash is increased. Pre-wash For heavily soiled and stained items. Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats and oils, cocoa). – A length of time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 minute increme[...]

At the end of a programme K Open the lid ^ Press the Lid button. ^ Open the outer lid fully . ^ Open the inner lid. L Open the drum and remove the laundry Check that all items have been removed fr om the drum. Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves. M Close the drum and the inner lid Oth[...]

Adding or remo ving laundry after a programme has started Laundry can be added or removed after any programme has alr eady started. ^ Press the Lid button. The drum will automatically rotate to the correct position for opening. The Rinse hold and Without spin indicator lights will flash alternately . Y ou can open the outer lid once the Rinse hold [...]

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[...]

W oollens / 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 A utomatic Main wash W[...]

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 for sm[...]

Fabric conditioner s and liquid starc h Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent 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 conditioner or liquid [...]

, Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket before cleaning the machine. ^ Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or with 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 su[...]

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues r egularly . ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and remove. ^ Pull out the conditioner insert and the siphon tube (see arrows). ^ Clean the detergent dispenser drawer , conditioner inser t and siphon tube under running warm water . ^ Also clean the tube that the siphon tube si[...]

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[...]

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. Y ou should, however , note the following: , Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accord[...]

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy A 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 lid in the event of a blocked water outlet and/o[...]

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash pr ogramme continues as normal. Prob lem 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 lid in the event of a blocked water outlet and/or a power failure". [...]

General prob lems or an unsatisfactory wash result. Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cyc le. The transport base lever has not been moved over to the left. Push it over to the left. The laundry is not spun satisfactorily . The spin speed selected was too low . Select a higher spin speed for the next wash programme. [...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy Liquid detergent does not give the required result. Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching agents. They do not remove fruit, cof fee and tea stains. – Use a general purpose detergent containing a bleaching agent. – Pour stain removers into compartment j of the dispenser drawer and liquid detergent into a [...]

Prob lems with opening/closing or a "b uzzing" sound Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The drum opening is not in the upper position. An imbalance has prevented automatic drum positioning. T ur n the drum by hand to the correct position. Always mix large and small items in a load to avoid imbalance. Mixing both large and small items in the [...]

Opening the lid in the event of a bloc ked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. ^ Use the yellow lever 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 machine. , Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out[...]

^ Clean the fluff filter thor oughly . ^ Check that the impeller can turn easily . Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Clean the fluff filter housing. ^ Put the fluff filter back in place and secure. , Make sure it is secur ely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. Open the lid , Always make[...]

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

Front vie w a Mains connection cable b Inlet hose c Lid with fascia panel d Access to fluff filter , drain pump and emergency release e T ranspor t base lever f Feet g Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow Installation 47[...]

T ranspor t base This washing machine is fitted with a transport base to allow it to be moved around. Push the lever o ver to the left when using the machine Only then is the stability of the machine guaranteed. , If the lever is not in the left position, the washing machine can move about during washing and spinning and cause a lot of damage. Push[...]

Removing the transit fittings ^ Remove the packaging and position the washing machine where you want to use it. ^ Unscrew and r emove the 4 outer screws marked A . ^ Unscrew the 4 scr ews marked B . These screws must then be left on the transit bars (see illustration). ^ Remove the transit bars. ^ Plug the 4 large holes with the caps supplied. The [...]

Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine. It is far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface. , Ensure that the machine feet and the floor are dry to prevent the machine from slipping during the spin cycle. T o avoid vibrations during spi[...]

The Miele water protection system The Miele water protection system protects the washing machine fr om 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 pressur e of more than 7,000 kPa. 2) Electronic u[...]

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 pressur e of betw[...]

Connection to the drainage system The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre. The 1.5 metre long drain hose must not be kinked as this would restrict 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. Drain hose connection: 1 . D[...]

Electrical connection U .K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug ready fo[...]

Load Consumption data Energy W ater Duration in kWh in litres Normal Intensive Cottons 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 45 1 h 45 min 2 h 00 min 60°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.85 45 – 1 h 59 min 60°C 5.0 kg 0.85 45 1 h 29 min 1 h 59 min 40°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.50 45 – 1 h 59 min 40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 45 1 h 29 min 1 h 59 min Minimum Ir on 40°C 1) 2.5 kg 0.45 49 – 1 h 15 min 40?[...]

Height 90 cm Height with lid open 139 cm Width 45 cm Depth 60 cm Weight, empty 99 kg Capacity 5 kg dry laundr y V oltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" section W ater flow pressur e min. 100 kPa (1 bar) Static water pressur e max. 1,000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet hose leng[...]

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

The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requir ements. The programmable functions ar e activated with the help of the Start button and the programme selector . W ater plus system Selecting the W ater plus additional option increases the water intake in the programmes listed below . The water intak[...]

Follow steps A to G to pr ogramme and store a setting in memory . Before you begin, first ensur e that: – The washing machine is switched off. – The machine is properly closed. – The programme selector is at Finish . A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C . B Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off [...]

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 used with the Cottons , Quick wash , Starch and Auto - matic p[...]

T op-up rinse for Cottons When this is activated, additional water 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 drain hose[...]

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[...]

Soak A length of time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 minute increments for the soak process. If the soak option is pressed the selected soak time will be carried out for the period selected before the wash programme is run. The machine is set as standard to a two hour soak time. Follow steps A to G to pr ogramme and store[...]

Alteration rights reserved/3404/W 211 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine. M.-Nr . 06 272 390 / 00 gb / GB[...]