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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 3923 WPS
To avoid the risk of accidents or en-GB
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 07 170 860
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Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled. incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the Ensure that any plastic wrappings, environment. They are, however, bags et
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Contents Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel.....................................................10 Display..........................................................11 Before using for the first ti
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Contents Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The correct detergent ..............................................35 Water softener ....................................................36 Washing with several components ....................................36 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ..................................37 Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end
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Contents Re-fitting the transit bars ............................................54 Levelling the machine ..............................................55 Screwing out and adjusting the feet.................................55 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run...................56 Washer and Dryer stack..........................................56 The Miele Waterproof system ........................................57 Connection to the water supply ...............................
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Warning and Safety instructions This washing machine is not ~ This washing machine conforms to intended for use by persons (including current safety requirements. children) with reduced physical, Inappropriate use can, however, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack lead to personal injury and damage of experience and knowledge, unless to property. they are supervised whilst using it or have been given instruction concerning To avoid the risk of accidents and its use by a person responsible for
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Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Unauthorised repairs could result in ~ unforeseen dangers for the user, for Before setting up the washing ~ which Miele cannot accept liability. machine, check it for any externally Repairs should only be undertaken by a visible damage. Miele approved service technician. Do not install or use a damaged Ensure current is not supplied to the washing machine. machine until after maintenance or Before connecting the washing repair work has been carrie
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Warning and Safety instructions This washing machine may only be Turn off the stopcock if the machine ~ ~ used in mobile installations such as is to be left for any length of time (e.g. ships if a risk assessment of the holiday), especially if there is no floor installation has been carried out by a drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity. suitably qualified engineer. Flooding danger. ~ If hooking the drain hose into a wash Correct use basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to
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Warning and Safety instructions Textiles which have been Only remove laundry from the ~ ~ pre-treated in solvent based cleaning washing machine once the drum has agents must be thoroughly rinsed in stopped turning. Reaching into a clean water before being washed in the moving drum is extremely dangerous machine. and could result in injury. Never use solvent based cleaning ~ Accessories agents, e.g. those containing benzene, in this machine, as this may result in Accessory parts may only be fitte
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Operating the washing machine Control panel a Start/Stop button f Extra options buttons For starting the programme selected Various extra options can be added and cancelling a programme once it to the washing programmes. has started. g Programme selector b Display with Menu buttons For selecting the wash programme See the next pages for more and temperature for that programme. information. The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. c + button For selecting delay start. h I
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Operating the washing machine Display Selecting programmes via the display The display is used for the following: With the programme selector at the Selecting and displaying settings Further programmes position, you can select one of the following – Temperature programmes: – Spin speed – Dark garments – Soak duration – Curtains – Delay start – Pillows – Cancelling a programme – Sportswear – Safety lock – Outerwear – Estimated programme duration – Proofing – Separate rinse Selecting extra options
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Operating the washing machine Menu buttons To alter a setting: Cottons Duration: 1:49 h 60°C 1600 rpm Pressing the left hand Menu button under 60°C alters the temperature and pressing the right hand Menu button under 1600 rpm alters the spin speed. To confirm a setting: Further programmes Various settings are made via the Menu Dark garments buttons. Continue OK They are used to alter or confirm the Pressing the left hand Menu button value displayed above the vertical line. under Continue calls u
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Before using for the first time Setting the language Before using the machine for the first You will be asked to select the time ensure that it is correctly language you require for the display. It installed and connected. See is possible to change the language at "Installation and connection". Also any time via the Settings menu. check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of water Sprache leaks during use. deutsch . OK This washing machine has undergone a thorough fun
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Before using for the first time Reminder to remove transport struts Calibrating the load sensor to zero ^ Switch on the washing machine. To avoid the risk of damage, the transport struts must be removed ^ Open the drum door. before the machine is used for the ^ Turn the programme selector to the first time. See "Installation and Cottons position. connection" for instructions on how to do this. ^ After removing the transport struts (if this has not already been done by your fitter) press the righ
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Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. To make the most out of your – Adjust the dosage to the degree of machine, load the maximum dry load soiling of the laundry. for the programme you are using. – Reduce the amount of detergent for – Use the Automatic and Express smaller loads. Use the Lo
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How to wash correctly Brief instructions ,If you use a solvent-based clean- The headings numbered A, B, C,... ing agent (e.g. one containing ben- show the operating sequence and can zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure be used as brief instructions. that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons) A Sort the laundry are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine. ,Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine. ^ Sort the laundry by colour and
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How to wash correctly B Switch on the washing machine D Select a temperature / spin speed The interior drum lighting will come on. The suggested temperature and/or spin speed can be changed if required. The programme selector will light up and the display will ask you to select a Cottons programme. Duration: 1:49 h C Select a programme 60°C 1600 rpm ^ By pressing the left hand Menu button under 60°C you can alter the temperature, and by pressing the right hand Menu button under 1600 rpm you can
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How to wash correctly The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum asa%(in 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme selected. ^ 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 ^ Select any extra options by pressing washed. However, do not overload as the appropriate butt
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How to wash correctly F Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount because... When the door is closed, the load size indicator will be replaced with the . . . too little detergent results in: detergent percentage display. – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey Detergent 75% and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the A Back A laundry. The percentage shown relates to the – Limescale deposits on the heater amount of detergent recommend
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How to wash correctly G Select Delay start (if required) ^ Press the + button to set the time you wish to programme to end at. See "Delay start" for more information. H Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. If a delay start time has been set, then this will count down in the display. At the end of the delay start time or immediately after the programme has started (if no delay start time has been ^ Pull out the detergent drawer and selected) the estimated programme add dete
