Miele W 2809 i manual

Operating instructions f or W ashing machine W 2809i T o 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. G M.-Nr . 06 979 010[...]

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[...]

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 External casing and fascia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Ex[...]

Matching the fascia panel to the height of adjacent drawer fronts . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Spacer bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Removing the spacer bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Fitting the front panel . . . . [...]

This washing machine conforms to current safety r equirements. Inappropriate use can, however , lead to personal injury and damage to property . T o avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the washing machine, please read these instructions carefully befor e using it for the first time. They contain important information on its installation, safe[...]

T echnical saf ety 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 electri[...]

This washing machine may only be used in mobile installations such as ships if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer . Correct use Do not install your washing machine in rooms wher e temperatures below fr eezing may occur . Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electr onic cont[...]

T extiles which have been pre-tr eated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine. Never use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing benzene, in this machine, as this may result in damage to component parts and create toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a fire and explosi[...]

Control panel a Extra option b uttons V arious extra options can be added to the washing programmes. b Displa y See the following page for more information. c Dela y start button For delaying the start time of a programme. d T emperature b utton For selecting a temperature. e Spin speed b utton For selecting the final spin speed or e (Rinse hold) o[...]

The following are selected via the display: – wash temperature – spin speed – delay start – cancellation of a programme – safety lock – programmable functions The display also shows: – the programme duration – the programme sequence Programme duration After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will appear in th[...]

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is corr ectly 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. For safety reasons, spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepar ed for using for the first[...]

Energy and water consumption – W ater consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. T o make the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you ar e using. – Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed using the Cottons programme, the [...]

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 poss[...]

B Switc h on the washing machine C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door . ^ 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. The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. [...]

F Select an e xtra option(s) ^ Select any extra options by pressing the appropriate button. The r elevant indicator light will come on to show which extra option has been selected. Not all the extra options are suitable for use with every programme. Y ou can only select extra options which are compatible with the basic programme being used. Short F[...]

H Ad d detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry . – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . . . too much detergent results in: – Ex[...]

I Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. If a delay start time has been selected, then this will count down in the display . At the end of the delay start time or im - mediately after the programme has started (if no delay star t time has been selected) the estimated programme duration will appear in the display . During the fi[...]

Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1400 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 600 Woollens 1200 Silks 400 Express 1400 Automatic 1200 Shirts 600 Denim 900 Outerwear 800 Dark garments 1200 Spin 1400 Y ou 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 i[...]

Delay start allows you to choose when you want the programme to start. The start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example. Selecting delay start ^ Press the Delay start button. The following will appear in the display: 0:30 ] 60° 1400 ^ [...]

Cottons 9ö8E76 30°C to 95°C Max. load 5.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear , T -shirts etc. Extras Short, Water plus, Pr e-wash Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Minimum ir on 43218E76 30°C to 60°C Max. load 2.5 kg Fabric Synthetics, mixed fibres[...]

Silks /ac cold to 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg Fabric Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace and silk. Note Place tights, bras etc. in a washing bag. Extra W ater plus Express 76 cold to 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg Fabric Small loads of items which requir e freshening up and which can be washed in a Cottons programme. Note[...]

Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Garment Outerwear made from micr o-fibres such as Gor e-T ex ® , SYMP A TEX ® , WINDSTOPPER ® etc. Notes – Zip up jackets before washing. – Do not use fabric conditioner . Extra options Short, Water plus, Pr e-wash Dark garments cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Item Black and dark garments made from cot[...]

Main wash Rinses Spinning W ater level W ash rhythm W ater level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Cottons d a ( 2-4 1) LL Minimum iron d a ( 2-3 2) LL Delicates e b e 3 – L Woollens ( c ( 2 LL Silks e d e 2 – L Express d a ( 2-3 2) LL Automatic ( a ( 2-3 2) LL Shirts ( a ( 2 – L Denim ( a ( 3 – L Outerwear ( b e 3 L 3) L Dark garments ( a ( 3[...]

This machine has fully electronic controls with automatic load recognition. It 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 can vary . The programme sequences outlined in the chart are based on the basic programme with a full[...]

W ashing 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 T wo bars under the symbol: = much reduced agitation / Hand wash (if no temp[...]

Cancelling a programme Y ou can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Cancel programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button again. The suds will be pumped away . If you want to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button. If you want to select a differ ent programme: ^ Switch the machine off with the [...]

Adding or remo ving 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 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. T ablets are suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to r educe tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others, and may not be[...]

The right amount to dispense will depend on the follo wing: – The quantity of laundry – The soiling level of the laundry 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 water hardness leve[...]

Fabric conditioner s and liquid starc h 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. A utomatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starc h to laundry at the end of a programme ^ Add the fabric co[...]

, Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket before cleaning the machine. , The washing machine must not be hosed down. External casing and fascia panel ^ Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or soap and water using a well wrung-out cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ The drum[...]

^ 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 fr equently , 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 ^ U[...]

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 machine, 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 strict accordance with curr ent local and national [...]

Fault messa ges in the display Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy A ! lights up in the display and Drain fault flashes. – The water outlet is blocked or restricted. – The drain hose has been fixed too high. – Clean the drain filter and the drain pump. – The maximum delivery head is 1 m. ! lights up in the display and Water inlet fault flashes.[...]

General prob lems Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cyc le. The machine feet are not level. Level the machine (see "Installation"). The laundry has not been spun properl y and is still wet. The machine detected an imbalance during the final spin and reduced the spin speed automatically . Include both large[...]

An unsatisfactory wash result Prob lem Possib le 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[...]

The drum door does not open when y ou press the Door button P ossible cause Remedy The machine is not connected to the electricity supply and/or is not switc hed on. Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/or switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. The safety lock has been activated. Deactivate the safety lock as described in &quo[...]

Opening the drum door in the event of a b locked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. 1. Drain the machine If the drain outlet is blocked, (up to 25 litres) of water will be retained in the machine. , Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot. Danger[...]

2. Open the drum door , Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry . Reaching into a moving drum is extremely danger ous. Door hinged right ^ Use a screwdriver to push the emergency door latch downwards (see illustration). The drum door will open. Door hinged left ^ Use a screwdriver to push the [...]

The drain filter access flap is visible when the drum door is open. ^ Use the lever to open the access flap. ^ Unscrew the drain filter completely . ^ Check that the impeller can turn easily . Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff. Then clean the drain filter and the drain filter housing. ^ Put the drain filter back in pl[...]

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your machine, both of which are shown on the data plate visible above the port[...]

Front vie w a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressur e of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c Flexible drain hose with flexible (with detachable swivel elbow) d Fascia panel with contr ols e Detergent dispenser drawer f Spacer bars g Machine door h Access to drain filter and drain pump i Access to the emergency door release and draina[...]

Rear view a Electricity supply cable b T ransit bar covers c Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressur e of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose Installation and connection 45[...]

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 47[...]

^ Fit the covers on to the two holes. Then plug the holes as shown with the caps. , The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store them in a safe place for futur e use. They must be re-fitted if the machine is to be moved again (e.g. when moving house). Re-fitting the transit bars Re-fitting is carried out by reversi[...]

Levelling the mac hine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet ar e used to level the machine. All four feet are screwed in when the machine is delivered. ^ Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction. T[...]

Building under a continous worktop / in a kitc hen run N = Niche height (820 - 930 mm) This machine is specially designed for installation under a continuous worktop run in a fitted kitchen. It is supplied with a cover plate, instead of a lid, which is necessary to ensure electrical safety and must not be removed. The washing machine must not be us[...]

Matching the fascia panel to the height of adjacent drawer fronts Spacer bars The fascia panel can be aligned with the drawer fronts by adjusting the spacer bars. ^ Using a socket spanner , tur n clockwise or anti-clockwise until the requir ed height is reached. If necessary individual bars can be removed or mor e added. ^ T o do this, use the sock[...]

Fitting the front panel The machine front can be fitted with a door panel to match other kitchen units. If fitted in a Miele kitchen, the door panel can be order ed pre-drilled with the necessary fixing holes as an optional accessory . If fitted in a non-Miele kitchen, a suitable panel will have to be drilled to suit by a qualified kitchen fitter .[...]

Fitting a door front panel made by another man ufacturer Preparing the front panel A Measur e distance X for drilling the hinge holes. – with spacer bars: – without spacer bars: (the front panel must be correspondingly higher) B Mark the two hinge holes and the four smaller holes as shown in the diagram. For left hand hinging only: – front pa[...]

For right hand hinging only – front panel sho wn decor side face down, upper edge at the bottom: if width ( b ) increases, measur ement a must also be increased b = 592 mm N a = 21.5 mm b = 593 mm N a = 22.0 mm b = 594 mm N a = 22.5 mm b = 595 mm N a = 23.0 mm b = 596 mm N a = 23.5 mm The height H of the door front panel corresponds to the door h[...]

Fitting a plinth facing The gap between the lower edge of the washing machine plinth and the floor can be closed up using a suitable kitchen furniture plinth facing. The washing machine plinth has a special groove in which a plinth facing can be fitted. Plinth facing dimensions Length : 592 - 596 mm Thickness : 8 mm Height ( H ): The plinth facing [...]

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 unit [...]

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 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 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 cabl[...]

Load Consumption data Energy W ater Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 42 2 h 09 min 60°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.85 42 1 h 49 min 60°C 2.5 kg 0.70 36 1 h 03 min 40°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.52 48 1 h 59 min 40°C 2) 2.5 kg 0.36 36 59 min Minimum ir on 40°C 1) 2.5 kg 0.44 49 59 min 1 h 19 min Delicates 30°C 1.0 kg 0.33 65 49 min 59 min W[...]

Height 82.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 57.5 cm Depth with door open 118.0 cm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (appr ox. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundr y V oltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate / plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" W ater flow pressur e minimum 100 kPa (1 bar) W at[...]

Progr ammable functions f or changing def ault settings The programmable functions ar e used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requir ements. Programmable functions can be alter ed at any time.[...]

T o access pr ogrammable functions The programmable functions ar e accessed via the Start/Stop button and the programme selector . Before you begin, first ensur e that: – The washing machine is switched off. – The machine is properly closed. A Pr ess the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B - C . B Pr ess the I-O[...]

W ater plus This programmable function is used to select the water intake setting for the W ater plus extra option. There ar e three dif ferent options: W ater + (the machine is delivered with this option selected) The water level is increased in the wash and rinse stages. Extra rinse An extra rinse is introduced. W ater+ & Extra rinse The wate[...]

Code A code can be used to lock the electronics on the washing machine to prevent it 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. Code ... ^ Press the Start/Stop button. T o activ ate the code Activate ^ Press t[...]

T emperature unit Y ou can chose for the temperature to be displayed as °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit . The machine is delivered with °C/Celsius as the default setting. Buzzer When the buzzer function has been activated, an audible tone sounds at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached. There ar e two volumes: Normal (the machine is d[...]

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

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