Operating and Installation Instructions

Washer

To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions

before installation or use.

en-US M.-Nr. 10 980 030

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mate- Disposal of your old appliance

rial Electrical and electronic appliances
The cardboard box and packing materi- contain valuable materials. They also
als protect the appliance during ship- contain certain substances, compounds
ping. They have been designed to be and components which were essential
biodegradable and recyclable. for the proper functioning and safe use
of the equipment. Handling these mate-
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, rials improperly by disposing of them in
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and your household waste can be harmful to
kept out of the reach of children. Dan- your health and the environment. There-
ger of suffocation! fore, please do not dispose of your old
appliance with regular household waste
and follow local regulations on proper
disposal.

Consult with local authorities, dealers or

Miele in order to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances.
Miele assumes no responsibility for
deleting any personal data left on the
appliance being disposed. Please en-
sure that your old appliance is kept
away from children until removal. Ob-
serve safety requirements for appli-
ances that may tip over or pose an en-
trapment hazard.

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 Contents
Caring for the environment ..................................................................................  2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................  6
Guide to the washer ............................................................................................  11
Control panel ......................................................................................................... 11
How the control field works................................................................................... 12

Before using for the first time ............................................................................  14

Removing the protective film and stickers ........................................................... 14

Environmentally friendly washing ......................................................................  16

1. Prepare the laundry.........................................................................................  17
2. Load the laundry..............................................................................................  18
3. Select a program .............................................................................................  19
4. Adding detergent.............................................................................................  21
Detergent dispenser drawer .................................................................................. 21
Dispensing aids ................................................................................................ 21
Using chlorine bleach....................................................................................... 22
Using powder detergent................................................................................... 22
Using detergent tablets or pods....................................................................... 22
Using fabric softener and liquid starch ............................................................ 23
CapDosing............................................................................................................. 23

5. Starting a program ..........................................................................................  26

6. Program end – removing the laundry ............................................................  27
Spin cycle .............................................................................................................  28
Delay Start............................................................................................................  30
Program guide .....................................................................................................  31
Extra options........................................................................................................  34
Heavy soiled .......................................................................................................... 34
Light soiled ............................................................................................................ 34
Pre-wash ............................................................................................................... 34
Buzzer.................................................................................................................... 34
The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programs ............ 35

Changing the program sequence ......................................................................  36

Changing the program .......................................................................................... 36
Canceling a program ............................................................................................. 36
Interrupting a program........................................................................................... 36
Adding or removing laundry .................................................................................. 37
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Detergent .............................................................................................................  38
Miele-recommended detergents ........................................................................... 38
General detergent recommendations.................................................................... 39

Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................  40

Cleaning the drum (hygiene info)........................................................................... 40
Cleaning the housing and control panel................................................................ 40
Cleaning the detergent dispensing drawer ........................................................... 40
Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................................. 43

Frequently asked questions ...............................................................................  44

Problem solving guide........................................................................................... 44
A wash program cannot be started....................................................................... 44
The program is canceled and a fault indicator light lights up on
the control field...................................................................................................... 45
During the program, a symbol appears on the time display ................................. 46
At the end of the program, an indicator light lights up on the control field........... 46
General problems with the washer........................................................................ 47
Poor wash results .................................................................................................. 49
The drum door cannot be opened ........................................................................ 50
Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power outage .... 51

Technical Service.................................................................................................  53

Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 53
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 53
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 53

Installation............................................................................................................  56
Front view .............................................................................................................. 56
Rear view............................................................................................................... 57
Installation surface ................................................................................................ 58
Transporting the washing machine to its installation site...................................... 58
Removing the shipping struts ............................................................................... 58
Refitting the shipping struts .................................................................................. 60
Leveling the machine............................................................................................. 61
Unscrewing and adjusting the feet................................................................... 61
Additional installation requirements ...................................................................... 62
Installing under a countertop............................................................................ 62
Setting up the cabinet ...................................................................................... 62
For closets at room height................................................................................ 63
Product Dimensions .............................................................................................. 63
Dimensions....................................................................................................... 63
Installation on a plinth ...................................................................................... 64
Washer-dryer stack .......................................................................................... 64

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The water protection system................................................................................. 65
Water intake .......................................................................................................... 66
Water drainage ...................................................................................................... 67
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 68

Technical data......................................................................................................  69

Programmable functions ....................................................................................  70

Choosing and selecting programmable functions ................................................ 70
Editing and saving the programmable function .................................................... 71
Exiting the programming level ............................................................................... 71
 Buzzer.............................................................................................................. 71
 Keypad tone..................................................................................................... 71
 PIN code.......................................................................................................... 72
 Control field switch-off status ........................................................................ 72
 Memory .......................................................................................................... 73
 Water intake ................................................................................................... 73
 Additional long pre-wash – Normal ................................................................ 74
 Gentle action .................................................................................................. 74
 Reducing the temperature.............................................................................. 74
 Maximum rinse level ....................................................................................... 75
 Suds cooling ................................................................................................... 75
 Anti-crease ..................................................................................................... 75
 Low water pressure........................................................................................ 75
 Chlorine bleach .............................................................................................. 76
 Display brightness dimmed............................................................................ 76
 Welcome tone................................................................................................. 76

Optional accessories ..........................................................................................  77

Detergent............................................................................................................... 77
Speciality detergents............................................................................................. 77
Fabric care............................................................................................................. 78
Additive ................................................................................................................. 78
Machine care......................................................................................................... 78

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 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 a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by pro-
viding a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate out-
let that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all lo-
cal codes and ordinances.
 WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor may result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a quali-
fied electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
 Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not
fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
 Do not install or use a washer with visible damage.
 Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to
the weather.
 Do not install your washing machine where temperatures below
freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reli-
ability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures
below freezing.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Before connecting the machine, ensure that the connection data

on the data plate (fusing, voltage and frequency) match the mains
electrical supply. If in doubt contact an electrician.
 Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to the
power supply. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety
of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
 This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for use in mo-
bile installations such as recreational vehicles or aircraft. However,
under certain conditions it may be possible for an installation in
these applications. Please contact the Miele Technical Service Dept.
with specific requirements.
 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in these operating in-
structions.
 If the power cord is damaged it must only be replaced by a Miele
Service technician with a genuine Miele power cord.
 Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDRO-
GEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used
for such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes before using the washing machine.
This will release any built-up hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time, the gas is flammable.
 Before the appliance is removed for service or discarded, remove
the door.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use
 Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close super-
vision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
 The drum door glass will be hot when washing at very high tem-
peratures. Do not touch the glass. Danger of burns! Keep children
away from the washer when in use.
 Only use the washing machine to wash items which are specified
by the manufacturer to be machine washable on the fabric care la-
bel. Any other applications may be dangerous.
 Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned, washed,
soaked or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other
flammable substances. These articles give off vapors that could ig-
nite or explode. Do not add these items to the wash load.
 Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off
vapors which could ignite or explode.
 Do not use cleaning solvents on or near the machine or the con-
trols. Contact with cleaning solvents will damage the surface..
 Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
 Do not tamper with the controls.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Miele tumble dryers and Miele washing machines can be installed

as a washer-dryer stack. A Miele washer-dryer connection kit is re-
quired as an optional accessory for this. Please ensure that the
washer-dryer connection kit is suitable for the Miele tumble dryer
and the Miele washing machine.
 If installing the machine on a Miele plinth (available as an optional
accessory), please make sure you order the correct one for this
washing machine.
 Should detergent enter the eyes, rinse out immediately with plenty
of lukewarm water. If accidentally ingested, seek medical advice im-
mediately. People who have sustained damage to the skin or who
have sensitive skin should avoid contact with the detergent.
 The maximum dry laundry weight is 17.6 lb (8 kg). See the “Pro-
gram guide” for the maximum recommended loads for individual
programs.
 This product may contain chemicals know to the state of Califor-
nia to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FCC Declaration of Conformity

 These devices comply with FCC Rules Part 15. This equipment
has been tested and found to be in compliance with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules of Oper-
ation and is subject to the following conditions:
These devices may not cause harmful interference.
These devices must accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be in-
stalled and operated with minimum distance 8“ (20 cm) between the
radiator and your body.

Industry Canada Statement

 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for Ra-
dio Noise Emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Inter-
ference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communica-
tions.
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

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 Guide to the washer

Control panel

a Control field g Time display

b Temperature sensor buttons for the program duration
for selecting the temperature. h Sensor buttons   
c Spin Speed sensor buttons for the Delay Start function
for selecting the spin speed. i Start/Stop sensor button
d Extra Options sensor buttons for program start/cancellation
for the various extra options that can j Optical interface
be added to the wash programs. for service technicians
e Indicator lights    k Program selector
light up when necessary for selecting programs and for
f CapDosing sensor buttons switching off. The washing machine
is switched on when you select a
program, and switched off by turning
the program selector to the  posi-
tion.

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Guide to the washer

How the control field works  Sensor buttons for extra options

You can supplement the wash pro-

grams with extra options.

If a wash program has been selected,

the sensor buttons for the available ex-
tra options light up dimly.

 Indicator lights
– 
lights up if there are faults affecting
the water intake and drainage
– 
The , , , , , and  sensor lights up if excess detergent was
buttons react to fingertip contact. Se- used
lection is possible as long as the re- – 
spective sensor button is lit. lights up as a reminder about hygiene
information
If a sensor button is brightly lit, this
means it is currently selected – 
flashes for as long as it is possible to
If a sensor button is dimly lit, this
add laundry
means it can be selected
lights up when the door of the wash-
 and  sensor buttons for temper- ing machine is locked
ature and spin speed
 CapDosing
After a wash program has been se-
lected with the program selector, the The CapDosing sensor buttons are
recommended temperature (in °F) and used for activating cap dosing.
spin speed (in rpm) light up brightly.
– 
Selectable temperatures and spin Fabric care (e.g., fabric softener,
speeds light up dimly. proofing agent)
– 
Additives (e.g., detergent enhancers)
– 
Detergent (for the main wash only)

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 Guide to the washer
 Time display  Start/Stop sensor button
After the program has started, the pro- Touching the Start/Stop sensor button
gram duration will appear on the display starts the selected program or cancels
in hours and minutes. a program that has already been
started. The sensor button flashes
When Delay Start is being used, the
slowly as soon as it is possible for a
program duration will appear after the
program to be started and then lights
Delay Start time has elapsed.
up constantly after the program has
 Sensor buttons    started.
– 
After touching the  sensor button,
a later start time for the program (De-
lay Start) can be selected. Once se-
lected,  lights up brightly.
– 
The duration of the Delay Start period
is selected by touching the  or
 sensor button.
The Delay Start time selected will ap-
pear on the time display.
After the program has started, the Delay
Start time will begin to count down.
Once the Delay Start time has elapsed,
the program begins and the estimated
program duration appears on the time
display.

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Before using for the first time

 Damage from incorrect installa-

tion and connection.
Installing and connecting the wash-
ing machine incorrectly will cause
serious damage to property.
See “Installation”.

Removing the protective film

and stickers
 Remove:
– The protective film from the door
 Shut the door.
– Any stickers (if present) from the front
and the lid This washing machine has undergone
a complete functional test at the fac-
Please do not remove any labels tory and some residual water will
(e.g., the data plate) which are visible therefore remain in the drum from this
when you open the door. process.

For safety reasons, spinning is not pos-

Remove the drain hose elbow
sible until the machine has been pre-
from the drum pared for use for the first time. To acti-
An elbow piece for the drain hose is vate the spinning function, you must run
stored in the drum. a wash program without laundry and
without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an ex-
cessive build-up of foam!
The ball valve is activated at the same
time. The ball valve prevents detergent
escaping from the suds container into
the sump during a wash program, thus
making maximum use of the detergent.

 Pull open the door.

 Remove the elbow piece.

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 Before using for the first time

Running the first program  When the program has ended, turn
the program selector to .
 Turn on the water supply.
The washing machine is switched off
 Turn the program selector to Normal.
again and is now ready for use.
The washing machine is now switched
on and the temperature hot+ lights up Energy savings
on the control field. – 10 minutes after the beginning of the
Anti-crease phase, the indicators dim
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor button.
and the Start/Stop sensor button
The program starts and the  symbol starts flashing.
lights up on the control field.
– 15 minutes after completion of the
After 10 minutes, the indicators dim Anti-crease phase, the washing ma-
and the Start/Stop sensor button chine switches off completely and
starts flashing. the door lock is released.

At the end of the program

At the end of the program, the Anti-
crease function is switched on. The
 symbol lights up on the control field,
: appears on the time display, and
the drum occasionally rotates.
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor button.
The door will be unlocked.

 Reach under the recessed grip and

pull the door open.
Tip: Leave the door slightly open to al-
low the drum to dry.
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Environmentally friendly washing
Energy and water consumption Detergent consumption
– Make use of the maximum load that – Do not exceed the amounts of deter-
the wash program can accommo- gent recommended on the packag-
date. ing.
This will keep the energy and water
– Adjust the dosage to the level of soil-
consumption to a minimum in relation
ing of the laundry.
to the size of the load.
– Reduce the amount of detergent with
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
smaller loads (approx. ⅓ less than
washed, the washing machine’s au-
the amount recommended can be
tomatic load control system will re-
used when washing a half load).
duce the amount of water and energy
used. When drying with a tumble dryer
– Use the Express program for small, Select the highest possible spin speed
lightly soiled loads. for the wash program to save energy in
– Modern detergents make it possible the subsequent tumble dryer cycle.
to wash at lower temperatures (e.g.,
70°F/20°C). Using the corresponding
temperature settings will save energy.
– To maintain the hygiene of the ma-
chine, carry out a hot wash (above
60°C) at regular intervals. The  indi-
cator will come on to remind you to
carry out a hot wash.

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 1. Prepare the laundry
Tip: Stains (such as blood, egg, coffee,
and tea) can be pre-treated using some
handy tricks which can be found in the
Miele guide to laundry care. Please
contact Miele directly or submit a re-
quest via Internet page to obtain or
view a copy of this manual.

 Damage due to solvent-based

cleaning agents
Cleaning agents containing benzine,
stain remover, etc., can damage
plastic parts.
 Empty all pockets.
When pre-treating a stain, make sure
that plastic parts do not come into
 Damage due to foreign objects.
contact with cleaning agents.
Nails, coins, paper clips, and so on
can cause damage to garments and
components in the machine.  Risk of explosion due to solvent-
Check the laundry before washing based cleaning agents.
and remove any such foreign ob- When using solvent-based cleaning
jects. agents, an explosive mixture may
develop.
Sort the laundry Never use solvent-based cleaning
agents in the washing machine.
Only wash items that are labeled ma-
chine washable by the manufacturer.
General tips
Most garments have a fabric care label
in the collar or side seam. – Curtains: Remove any lead weights
or strips before washing.
 Sort the laundry by care label and
color. – Loose bra underwires should be re-
moved or sewn in place before wash-
Tip: Dark fabrics often bleed the first ing.
few times they are washed. They should
be washed separately several times be- – Close zippers, hooks and eyelets be-
fore being included in a mixed load. fore washing.

Pre-treating stains – Comforter covers and pillowcases

should be fastened to prevent small
 Badly soiled areas and stains should items from rolling inside of them.
be cleaned as soon as possible,
preferably while still fresh. Stains Do not wash items with the  sym-
should be carefully dabbed off using bol on the fabric care label.
a soft, colorfast cloth. Do not rub!

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2. Load the laundry

Opening the door Closing the door

 Take hold of the door and pull it  Make sure that no items are caught
open. between the door and the seal.

Check the drum for pets or foreign

objects before loading it with laun-
dry.

The most efficient use of energy and

water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this reduces cleaning efficiency and
causes creasing.
 Unfold the laundry and load loosely in
the drum.

Mixing both large and small items  Shut the door with a gentle swing.
gives better wash results and also
helps distribute the load evenly during
spinning.

Tip: Please note the maximum load for

different wash programs.

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 3. Select a program

Program selection Selecting a temperature and spin

speed
The washing machine is switched on by
turning the program selector to a wash The wash program’s pre-set tempera-
program. ture and spin speed light up brightly.
The choice of temperatures and spin
speeds selectable for the wash pro-
gram light up dimly.

 Turn the program selector to the re-

quired program.
The estimated wash time is shown on
the time display and the pre-set tem-  Touch the sensor button for the tem-
perature and spin speed light up in the perature desired. It will then light up
control field. brightly.
 Touch the sensor button for the spin
speed desired. It will then light up
brightly.

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3. Select a program
Selecting extra options

The selection of extra options avail-

able for the wash program lights up
dimly.

 Touch the sensor button for the re-

quired extra option. It will then light
up brightly.
Tip: You can select multiple extra op-
tions for a wash program.

Please refer to “Extra options” for

more information.

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 4. Adding detergent

Detergent dispenser drawer Tips for dispensing

This washing machine requires high ef- Adjust the detergent dosage to the level
ficiency detergent. Adhere strictly to the of soiling of the laundry and the maxi-
dispensing amounts supplied by the mum load. Reduce the amount of de-
detergent manufacturer. The detergents tergent with smaller loads (e.g., reduce
must be marked with the following la- the amount of detergent by ⅓ when
bel: washing a half load).
Too little detergent:
– The laundry is not cleaned properly
and may become gray and hard to
Filling with detergent the touch over time.
– Can lead to a build-up of mould in
the washing machine.
– Grease is not completely removed
from the laundry.
– Can lead to limescale deposits on the
heater elements.
Too much detergent
– Poor wash, rinse, and spin results.
– Causes higher water consumption as
an extra rinse cycle is automatically
 Pull out the detergent drawer and add activated.
detergents to the compartments.
– A greater burden on the environment.
 Chlorine bleach for removing
 stains or liquid detergent for the Dispensing aids
pre-wash Use dispensing aids (e.g., balls) if these
are supplied with the detergent, particu-
 Detergent for the main wash and
larly when using liquid detergent.
soaking
 Fabric softener, liquid starch, or
 capsules

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4. Adding detergent
Using chlorine bleach Using powder detergent

 Damage due to chlorine bleach. The detergent dispenser drawer con-

tains an insert for liquid detergent in the
Textiles may be discolored or their
 compartment. This insert must be
fibers damaged.
removed to use powder detergent.
Only use chlorine bleach on suitable
textiles. It is not possible to use powder de-
tergent in the  compartment.
Chlorination must be activated in the
A pre-wash cannot be carried out
programmable functions before chlo-
when using powder detergent.
rine bleach is first used.
 Remove the detergent dispenser
Chlorine bleach may be used in the drawer.
following programs:
 Remove the insert for liquid deter-
– Normal gents from the  compartment.
– Wrinkle-free Tip: Reinsert the insert into the deter-
– Sanitize gent dispenser drawer before next us-
ing liquid detergent.
– Dress Shirts
– Extra White Using detergent tablets or pods
Always put detergent tablets or pods
Dispensing chlorine bleach directly in the drum with the laundry.
Follow the manufacturer's instruc- They cannot be added via the detergent
tions on the packaging. dispenser drawer.

The extra option pre-wash must not

be selected.

 Pour max. ¼ cup (60 ml) of chlorine

bleach into the  chamber.
The chlorine bleach is added automati-
cally 10 minutes before the end of the
main wash.

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 4. Adding detergent
Using fabric softener and liquid CapDosing
starch
Three different types of capsule are
Fabric softeners available:
make garments soft to handle and help
prevent static cling when tumble drying.  = Fabric care (e.g., fabric soft-
ener, proofing agent)
Liquid starch
is synthetic and provides good stiffness  = Additives (e.g., detergent en-
to fabric. hancers)
Natural starch  = Detergent (for the main wash
stiffens and gives body to fabric. only)

Adding fabric softener Each capsule contains the correct

amount for one wash cycle.

Capsules are available to order from

Miele’s online store, Miele customer
service, or your Miele dealer.

 Capsules pose a health risk.

The ingredients of capsules can be
hazardous to health if they are swal-
lowed or come into contact with
skin.
Keep capsules out of the reach of
children.
 Add the fabric softener or the liquid
starch to the  compartment. Do not Switching on CapDosing
exceed the maximum level mark.
 Touch the sensor button for the cap-
It will be automatically dispensed in the sule you want to use.
final rinse cycle. At the end of the pro-
gram, a small amount of water remains Sensor button Capsule
in the  compartment.
 for 
If starching frequently, clean the dis-  for 
penser compartment, especially the
siphon, regularly.  for 

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4. Adding detergent
Inserting a capsule
 Open the detergent dispenser drawer.

 Close the lid and press it firmly shut.

 Close the detergent dispenser
drawer.
 Open the lid of the / compart-
ment. The capsule is opened by the act of
inserting it in the detergent dispenser
drawer. The contents can run out of
the capsule if you then remove it
from the drawer before it is used.
Dispose of opened capsules.

 Press the capsule in firmly.

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 4. Adding detergent
The contents of the capsule will be Color run and dye removers
added to the wash program at the cor-
rect time.  Damage due to color run/dye re-
movers.
During CapDosing, water intake to Color run and dye removers can
the  compartment takes place cause corrosion in the washing ma-
solely via the capsule. chine.
Do not add any additional fabric soft- Do not use color run or dye removers
ener to the  compartment. in the washing machine.
 Remove the empty capsule at the Dyes suitable for use in domestic wash-
end of the wash program. ing machines can be used. However,
please note that the salt used in the
For technical reasons, a small amount
dyeing process can cause corrosion to
of water will remain in the capsule.
stainless steel components in the ma-
Switching off/Changing CapDosing chine if you use dye frequently. Always
observe the dye manufacturer’s instruc-
 In order to switch off CapDosing, tions carefully.
touch the brightly lit sensor button.
 In order to change CapDosing, touch
one of the other capsule sensor but-
tons.

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5. Starting a program

Starting a program
 Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor
button.
The door will lock and the program will
start.
– As long as the  symbol is flashing
on the control field, you can add
laundry.
– When the  symbol lights up con-
stantly, the door is locked until the
end of the program.
If a Delay Start time has been selected,
this will count down on the time display.
At the end of the Delay Start time or im-
mediately after the program has started
(if no Delay Start time has been se-
lected), the program duration will ap-
pear on the time display.

Energy savings
After 10 minutes, the indicators dim.
The Start/Stop sensor button will flash
slowly.
You can reactivate the indicators:
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor button
(this does not have any effect on a
running program).

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 6. Program end – removing the laundry

Program end Items left in the drum could discolor

The time display shows 0:00. The  other items in the next wash or be-
symbol will remain lit up on the control come discolored themselves.
field. The door is locked in the Anti- Remove all items from the drum.
crease phase.
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor button.
The door unlocks and the  symbol on
the control field goes out.
 Pull open the door.
 Remove the laundry.

Energy savings
– 10 minutes after the beginning of the
Anti-crease phase, the indicators dim
and the Start/Stop sensor button
starts flashing.  Check the folds in the door seal for
– 15 minutes after completion of the any foreign objects.
Anti-crease phase, the washing ma- Tip: Leave the door slightly open to al-
chine switches off completely and low the drum to dry.
the door lock is released.
 Turn the program selector to the 
position. This switches the washing
machine off.
 If applicable, remove the used cap-
sule from the detergent dispenser
drawer.
Tip: Leave the detergent dispenser
drawer slightly open to allow it to dry.

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Spin cycle

Final spin speeds

Program Selectable spin speeds

Max.

Slow
High

Med


Normal  – – – X X
Wrinkle-free –  X X X X
Delicates – –  X X X
Sanitize  X – – X X
Handwash –  X X X X
Dress Shirts – –  X X X
Express –  X X X X
Darks/Denims –  X X X X
Extra White  X – – X X
Outdoor – –  X X X
Proofing – X  X X X
Drain/Spin  X X X – X

 = optimum spin speed for program is pre-set

X = can be selected – = cannot be selected

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 Spin cycle

Final spin speed in the wash Deselecting the rinse-spin and final
program spin

When a program is selected, the sensor  Touch the  sensor button.

button for the optimum spin speed for After the last rinse cycle, the water will
that program will be brightly lit up on be pumped away and the Anti-crease
the control field. phase will switch on.
A faster spin speed can be selected for An Extra Rinse cycle is carried out with
certain wash programs. this setting for certain wash programs.
The highest selectable spin speed is in- Rinse-spin
dicated in the table.
There is a spin cycle after the main
Omitting the final spin (Rinse hold) wash and between the rinse cycles. A
 Touch the  sensor button (Rinse reduction in the final spin speed will
hold). also reduce the interim spin speed as
appropriate. If a spin speed of less than
The laundry is not spun after the final 700 rpm is selected for the Normal pro-
rinse and remains in the rinse water. gram, an Extra Rinse phase is carried
This helps prevent creasing if the laun- out.
dry is not going to be removed from the
drum immediately after the end of the
program.

After the end of a program

The sensor button for the optimum

spin speed lights up on the control
field. You can change the spin speed.
The Start/Stop sensor button will flash
slowly.

 To start the final spin:

Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor
button once.
The final spin is carried out.
 To end the program:
Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor
button twice.
The water will be pumped away.

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Delay Start
With Delay Start, you can delay the Starting Delay Start
start of a program from 30 minutes up  Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor
to a maximum of 24 hours. This allows button.
you to make use of night-time economy
electricity rates, for example. The Delay Start process starts and
counts down on the time display.
Selecting Delay Start
Altering Delay Start
Delay Start cannot be selected in the
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor button.
Drain / Spin or Proofing programs.
The Delay Start process stops and the
 Select the program required.  symbol on the control field goes out.
 Touch the  sensor button.  Touch the  or  sensor button re-
peatedly until the required Delay Start
time appears on the time display.
 Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor
button.

Canceling Delay Start

 Touch the Start/Stop sensor button.
The Delay Start process stops and the
 symbol on the control field goes out.
 Touch the brightly lit  sensor but-
ton.
The  sensor button lights up brightly. Delay Start is canceled and the  sen-
 Touch the  or  sensor button re- sor button goes out. The program dura-
peatedly until the required Delay Start tion appears on the time display.
time appears on the time display.  Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor
– In the case of settings below button in order to start the wash pro-
10 hours, the Delay Start time gram.
changes in increments of 30 minutes
– In the case of settings above
10 hours, the Delay Start time
changes in increments of 1 hour

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 Program guide

Temperature Item/Tip
with garment care label sym-
bols
Normal Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg)
Hot+ 140°F/60°C  Cotton, linen, and mixed fiber textiles made of
both cotton and linen.
Hot 120°F/50°C 
Warm+  105°F/40°C 
Warm 85°F/30°C 
Cold Cold
USA test program in accordance with: DOE Federal Register 10 CFR Part
430 Appendix J2 to subpart B
Canada test program in accordance with: CAN/CSA-C360-13
Wrinkle-free Half load (8.8 lb/4 kg)
Hot+ 140°F/60°C  Synthetic or mixed fiber fabric, or wrinkle-free
cotton.
Hot 120°F/50°C 
Warm+  105°F/40°C 
Warm 85°F/30°C 
Cold Cold
Delicates Small load (6.6 lb/3 kg)
Hot+ 140°F/60°C  For fine textiles made from synthetic fibers.
Hot 120°F/50°C 
Warm+  105°F/40°C 
Warm 85°F/30°C 
Cold Cold
Sanitize Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg)
Sani  170°F/75°C  Cotton or linen fabrics with direct skin contact
or for which special hygiene requirements ap-
ply.

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Program guide

Temperature Item/Tip
with garment care label sym-
bols
Handwash Small load (4.4 lb/2 kg)
Warm+  105°F/40°C  For fine textiles which are only suitable for hand
washing.
Warm 85°F/30°C
Cold Cold
Dress Shirts Small load (4.4 lb/2 kg)
Hot+ 140°F/60°C  Pre-treat collars and cuffs depending on the
level of soiling.
Hot 120°F/50°C 
Wash dress shirts and silk blouses in the Deli-
Warm+  105°F/40°C  cates program.
Warm 85°F/30°C 
Cold Cold
Express Half load (7.7 lb/3.5 kg)
Warm+ 105°F/40°C  Cotton textiles that have hardly been worn or
are only very lightly soiled.
Warm  85°F/30°C 
Selecting the Lightly soiled extra option will re-
Cold Cold duce the washing time by 10 minutes.
Darks/Denims Small load (4.4 lb/2 kg)
Warm+  105°F/40°C  Black and dark garments made from cotton,
mixed fibers, and denim.
Warm 85°F/30°C 
– Wash inside out.
Cold Cold
– Denim often contains excess dye and may
run during the first few washes. Therefore,
wash light and colored items separately.

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 Program guide

Temperature Item/Tip
with garment care label sym-
bols
Extra White Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg)
Hot+  140°F/60°C  For white textiles made of cotton or linen with-
out special hygiene requirements.
Outdoor Small load (5.5 lb/2.5 kg)
Warm+  105°F/40°C  Performance outerwear (e.g., jackets and
trousers) made from membrane fabric such as
Warm 85°F/30°C 
Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER®,
Cold Cold etc.
– Zip up or close any jackets with Velcro before
washing.
– Do not use fabric softener.
– If required, these garments can also be re-
proofed using the Proofing program. Reproof-
ing after each wash cycle is not recom-
mended.
Proofing Small load (5.5 lb/2.5 kg)
Warm+  105°F/40°C Treating microfiber fabric, ski wear, or table
linens made from mainly synthetic fibers to pro-
vide a finish which is resistant to water and dirt.
– The items should be freshly laundered and
spun or dried before proofing.
– For best results, the items should be heat-
treated afterwards either in a tumble dryer or
by ironing.
Drain / Spin Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg)
Cold – Drain only: Set spin speed to .
– Make sure you select the appropriate spin
speed.

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Extra options
You can supplement the wash pro- Light soiled
grams with extra options.
For slightly soiled textiles that are not
Extra options are selected and dese- stained. The wash duration is reduced.
lected using the relevant sensor buttons
on the control field. Pre-wash
For laundry with large amounts of dirt,
e.g., dust and sand.

Buzzer
A buzzer sounds at the end of the pro-
gram. The buzzer sounds until the
washing machine is switched off. The
volume of the buzzer can be changed,
see “Settings – Buzzer”.

 Touch the sensor button for the extra

option you require.
The relevant button will light up brightly.
Not all the extra options can be used
with every program.
An extra option that is not permitted for
the wash program is not lit dimly and
cannot be activated by touch.

Heavy soiled
For laundry that is very heavily soiled.
The extended wash duration enhances
the stain-removing effect.

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 Extra options

The following extra options can be selected in addition to the

programs
Heavy soiled Light soiled Pre-Wash Buzzer
Normal X X X X
Wrinkle-free X X X X
Delicates X X X X
Sanitize X X X X
Handwash – X – X
Dress Shirts X X X X
Express – X – X
Darks/Denims X X X X
Extra White X X X X
Outdoor X X X X
Proofing – – – X
Drain / Spin – – – X

X = can be selected
– = cannot be selected

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Changing the program sequence

Changing the program Removing laundry after canceling the

program
After a program has started, it is no
longer possible to select a different pro- If you want to remove the laundry when
gram. it is dripping wet:

If you would like to change the pro-  Open the door.

gram, you have to cancel the program.  Remove the laundry.
Canceling a program If you want to remove the laundry after
it has been spun (damp):
You can cancel a wash program at any
time after it has started.  Open the door.
 Touch and hold the Start/Stop sensor  Close the door.
button until the time display switches
 Turn the program selector to Drain/
to :.
Spin.
The water will be pumped away. As
Tip: Select an appropriate spin speed.
soon as the  symbol on the control
field goes out, the program has been
Interrupting a program
canceled.
 Turn the program selector to the
 Open the door.  position.
Selecting a different program after The washing machine switches off.
canceling the program
 To continue, turn the program selec-
 Close the door. tor to the position of the wash pro-
 Check that there is still detergent in gram that was started.
the dispenser drawer. Add more de- Tip: If  appears on the time display,
tergent if necessary. the program selector is in the incorrect
 Turn the program selector to the pro- position.
gram you want and start it by touch-
ing the Start/Stop sensor button.

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 Changing the program sequence

Adding or removing laundry

You can add or remove laundry at the
start of a wash program as long as the
 symbol is flashing on the control
field.

 Briefly touch the Start/Stop button.

The program will stop and the door will
unlock.
 Pull open the door.
 Add or remove items.
 Close the door.
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor button.
The wash program will continue.

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Detergent

Miele-recommended detergents
The Miele detergents have been developed by Miele especially for the Miele wash-
ing machine. You can order the Miele detergents from Miele's online store or you
can purchase them from Miele's customer service, or your Miele dealer.
Miele Miele Miele Miele Miele
UltraWhite UltraColor Cap  Cap  Cap 
Normal   –  
Wrinkle-free –  –  
Delicates –  , ,   –
Sanitize  – –  
Handwash – – , ,   –
Dress Shirts   –  
Express –  –  –
Darks/Denims –  –  –
Extra White   –  
Outdoor – –  – –
Proofing – – –  –

 Recommended  Sport  SilkCare

– Not recommended  Downs  Fabric softener
 Outdoor  Proofing
 WoolCare  Booster

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 Detergent

General detergent recommendations

The wash programs that are not listed do not have a detergent recommendation.

Universal Color Detergent for Bleach

detergent detergent Woolens and
delicates
Normal   – 
Wrinkle-free   – 
Delicates –   –
Sanitize   – 
Handwash – –  –
Dress Shirts   – 
Express – 1) – –

Darks/Denims –   –
Extra White  – – 
Outdoor – –  –

 Recommended 1) Liquid detergent

– Not recommended

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the drum  Damage due to cleaning agents.

(hygiene info) Do not use solvents, abrasive clean-
Washing at low temperatures and/or us- ers, glass cleaners or all-purpose
ing liquid detergent can cause bacteria cleaning agents. These might dam-
and unpleasant odors to build up in the age plastic surfaces and other com-
washing machine. Use the Sanitize pro- ponents because of the chemicals
gram to clean the machine. This should they contain.
be done at the latest when the indicator Do not use any of these cleaning
light  comes on. agents.

Cleaning the housing and con- Cleaning the detergent dis-

trol panel pensing drawer
 Risk of electric shock. Washing at low temperatures and the
Mains voltage is present when the use of liquid detergent can lead to a
washing machine is switched off build-up of bacteria in the detergent
Disconnect the machine from the dispenser drawer.
electricity supply before cleaning or
maintenance.  For hygiene reasons, clean the entire
drawer at regular intervals.
 Risk of damage due to ingress of Removing the detergent dispenser
water. drawer
The pressure of a water jet can
cause water to get into the washing
machine, resulting in damage to
components.
Do not spray the washing machine
with a water jet when hosing down.

 Clean the housing and control panel

with a mild cleaning agent or soap
and water and dry both with a soft
cloth.
 The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable stainless steel cleaning agent
following the manufacturer’s instruc-  Pull out the detergent dispenser
tions on the packaging. drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release button and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.

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 Cleaning and care
Removing and cleaning the insert for Cleaning the  compartment
liquid detergents Compartment 1 has a siphon for better
An insert for liquid detergents is located dispensing of the chlorine bleach.
in the  compartment of the detergent
dispenser drawer.

 Remove the release catch.

 Remove the insert. Clean the insert

thoroughly with warm water.

 Remove and clean the siphon.

 Clean the  and  compart-
ments with warm water.

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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the siphon and the /
compartment channel
Liquid starch results in clogging. The
siphon in the / compartment no
longer works and the compartment
can overflow.
Clean the siphon particularly thor-
oughly after using liquid starch a few
times.

 Clean the fabric softener channel with

a brush and warm water.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

drawer housing

1. Remove the siphon from the  com-

partment and clean under warm run-
ning water. Clean the siphon tube in
the same way.
2. Refit the siphon.

 Use a bottle brush to remove deter-

gent residues and limescale from the
jets inside the detergent dispenser
drawer housing.

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 Cleaning and care

Cleaning the water inlet filter

The washing machine has two filters to
protect the inlet valve. You should in-
spect the filters approximately every six
months, or more often if there are fre-
quent interruptions to the external water
supply.

Cleaning the filter in the inlet hose

 First turn off the faucet.
 Unscrew the inlet hose from the
faucet.  Use needle nose pliers to withdraw
the filter by the bar.
 Clean the filter.
 Reassemble the appliance in reverse
order.

After cleaning, turn the faucet slowly

and make sure the screw connec-
tions are watertight. If water leaks,
tighten the screw connections.

The filters must be put back in place

after cleaning.
 Remove the rubber seal 1 from the
connector.
 Using needle nose pliers, take hold of
the plastic filter bar 2 and remove it.
 Clean the filter.
 Reassemble the appliance in reverse
order.

Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve

 Using pliers, carefully loosen the
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve
and unscrew.

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Frequently asked questions

Problem solving guide

With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli-
ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting Miele Service. This will save time and money.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:

 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The

manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work.
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably qual-
ified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety codes.

A wash program cannot be started

Problem Possible cause and solution
The control field re- There is no power to the machine.
mains dark.  Check whether the plug is plugged in.
 Check whether the fuse has tripped.
The washing machine has switched off automatically
to save energy.
 Switch the washing machine on again by turning
the program selector.
 and  appear alter- The door is not closed properly. The door lock could
nately on the time dis- not engage.
play.  Close the door again.
 Start the program again.
If the fault message appears again, contact Tech-
nical Service.

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 Frequently asked questions
The program is canceled and a fault indicator light lights up on
the control field
Problem Possible cause and solution
The fault indicator light The water intake is blocked or restricted.
 lights up,  and  ap-  Check whether the water supply is turned on prop-
pear alternately on the erly.
time display, and the  Check whether the intake hose is kinked.
buzzer sounds.  Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.
The filter in the water intake is blocked.
 Clean the filter.
The fault indicator light The drain is blocked or restricted.
 lights up,  and  ap- The drain hose has been fixed too high.
pear alternately on the  Clean the filter and the pump.
time display, and the  The maximum drain height is 1 m.
buzzer sounds.
The fault indicator light The water protection system has reacted.
 lights up,  and   Close the water supply.
appear alternately on  Contact Technical Service.
the time display, and
the buzzer sounds.
 and  appear alter- There is a fault.
nately on the time dis-  Disconnect the washing machine from the power
play and the buzzer supply, either by unplugging the machine or by
sounds. disconnecting it at the fuse.
 Wait at least 2 minutes before reconnecting the
washing machine to the electricity supply.
 Then switch the washing machine on again.
 Restart the program.
If the fault message appears again, contact Tech-
nical Service.

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Frequently asked questions
During the program, a symbol appears on the time display
Message Possible cause and solution
 lights up. The program selector was moved to a different posi-
tion after the program had started.
 Turn the program selector back to the original po-
sition.
The program has been interrupted.
 Open the door.
 Close the door.

At the end of the program, an indicator light lights up on the

control field
Problem Possible cause and solution
The indicator light  Excessive foam has built up during washing.
lights up.  Use less detergent next time and follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions on dosage given on the
packaging.
The indicator light  A wash program using a temperature above 140°F
lights up. (60°C) has not been run for a long period of time.
 In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odors
building up in the machine, run the Sanitize pro-
gram using Miele washing machine cleaner or uni-
versal powder detergent.

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 Frequently asked questions
General problems with the washer
Problem Possible cause and solution
The washing machine is The indicator light  was ignored. A wash program
emitting an odor. using a temperature above 140°F (60°C) has not
been run for a long period of time.
 In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odors
building up in the machine, run the Sanitize pro-
gram using Miele washing machine cleaner or uni-
versal powder detergent.
The door and detergent dispenser drawer were
closed after washing.
 Leave the door and the detergent dispenser
drawer slightly open to allow them to dry.
The washer shakes dur- The four feet are not resting evenly on the floor.
ing the spin cycle.  Level the machine (see “Leveling the washer”).
The laundry has not The machine detected an imbalance during the final
been spun properly and spin and reduced the spin speed automatically.
the laundry is still wet.  Wash large and small items together in order to
achieve a more even load distribution.
There are unusual There is no fault!
sounds coming from Lapping sounds at the beginning and end of the
the drain pump. drain process are normal.
Large amounts of deter- The water pressure is too low.
gent residue remain in  Clean the filter in the water intake.
the detergent dispens-  Please note that the water pressure must be at
ing drawer. least 14.5 psi (100 kPa).
Powder detergent used in conjunction with water
softeners tends to become sticky.
 Clean the detergent dispenser drawer and in fu-
ture, add detergent first and then the water soft-
ener.

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Frequently asked questions
General problems with the washing machine
Problem Possible cause and solution
The fabric softener is The siphon tube is either positioned incorrectly or
not completely dis- clogged.
pensed or too much  Clean the siphon tube, see “Cleaning and care -
water remains in the  Cleaning the detergent drawer”.
compartment.
At the end of the pro- The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer
gram there is still liquid onto which the capsule is placed is blocked.
in the capsule.  Clean the small pipe.
Not a fault.
For technical reasons, a small amount of water will
remain in the capsule.
There is water next to The Cap sensor button  was not activated or an
the capsule in the fabric empty capsule was not removed at the end of the
softener compartment. last wash cycle.
 Make sure that you remember to activate the Cap
 sensor button the next time you insert a cap-
sule.
 Remove and then dispose of the empty capsule at
the end of each wash cycle.
The small pipe in the detergent dispenser drawer
onto which the capsule is placed is blocked.
 Clean the small pipe.

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 Frequently asked questions
Poor wash results
Problem Possible cause and solution
Liquid detergent is not Liquid detergents do not usually contain bleaching
achieving the required agents. Consequently, fruit, coffee, and tea stains
results. cannot always be removed.
 Use powder detergent containing a bleaching
agent.
 Use the appropriate capsule or add stain removers
to the  compartment.
 Never put stain removers and liquid detergent to-
gether in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Gray, greasy particles Insufficient amounts of detergent were used. The
cling to washed laundry. laundry was heavily soiled with grease (oils, oint-
ments).
 Use more detergent or use liquid detergent with
this type of soiled laundry.
 Before washing the next load, run a Normal 60°C
program with liquid detergent but without a load.
White residues which The detergent contained compounds (zeolites) to aid
look like powder deter- water softening which are not soluble in water. These
gent are seen on dark have ended up on the laundry.
textiles after washing.  Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush
once the laundry is dry.
 In the future, wash dark textiles using a detergent
which contains no zeolites. Liquid detergents do
not usually contain zeolites.
 Use the Darks/Denim program to wash the textiles.

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Frequently asked questions
The drum door cannot be opened
Problem Possible cause and solution
The door cannot be The drum is locked during a program.
pulled open during a  Touch the Start/Stop sensor button to cancel the
program. program.
The program is canceled, the door will unlock, and you
will be able to pull it open.
There is still water in the drum and the machine is un-
able to drain.
 Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as de-
scribed in “Opening the door in the event of a
blocked drain outlet and/or power outage”.
After the program is To protect the user against scalding, the door cannot
canceled, flashing bars be opened if the suds temperature is higher than
......... appear 130°F (55°C).
on the time display.  Wait until the temperature in the drum has de-
creased and the bars have stopped flashing on the
time display.
 and  appear alter- The door lock has jammed.
nately on the time dis-  Contact Technical Service.
play.

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Opening the door in the event

of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power outage
 Turn off the washing machine.

 Slowly unscrew the drain filter to let

the water out.
 Tighten the drain filter back up again
if you need to interrupt the flow of
water.
 Open the drain pump flap. Once the flow of water stops:
Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is blocked, a larger
quantity of water can remain in the
washing machine.

 Risk of scalding due to hot suds.

Escaping suds will be hot if laundry
has been washed at high tempera-
tures.
Carefully allow all suds to drain off.

Draining the washing machine

 Remove the drain filter completely.
Remove the drain filter, though not
completely.

 Place a suitable container under the

flap, e.g., a bowl or dish.

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Opening the door

 Danger of injury due to rotating

drum.
Reaching into a rotating drum is ex-
tremely dangerous and may result in
injury.
Always make sure that the drum is
stationary before reaching in to re-
move laundry.

 Clean the drain filter thoroughly.

 Remove any foreign objects (e.g.,
buttons, coins, etc.) and clean the in-
terior. Turn the impellers by hand to
check that they rotate freely.
 Replace the drain filter correctly and
tighten it securely.
 Close the drain pump flap.

 Risk of water damage  Use a screwdriver to unlock the door.

Make sure the drain filter is securely
tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of  Pull open the door.
water leakage during use.
Replace the drain filter correctly and
tighten it securely.

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Contact in case of fault Optional accessories

In the event of a fault which you cannot Optional accessories are available
remedy yourself, please contact your through your Miele dealer or Miele.
Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service.
Warranty
Contact information for Miele Techni-
cal Service can be found at the end of For further information, please refer to
this document. your warranty booklet.

Please quote the model and serial num-

ber of your appliance when contacting
Miele. Both pieces of information can
be found on the data plate.
The data plate is found above the port-
hole glass when the door is opened.

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Alteration rights reserved.

Visit our website for all the current product specifications, technical appliance
information, and warranty information.

To avoid accidents or damage to the appliance, please read these instructions

before installing and/or using it.

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Front view

a Drain hose e Control panel

b Hot-water inlet hose (pressure-proof f Detergent dispenser drawer
to 1,015 psi/7,000 kPa) g Door
c Cold-water inlet hose (pressure- h Flap for drain filters, drain pump, and
proof to 1,015 psi/7,000 kPa) emergency release
d Electrical connection i Four height-adjustable feet

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Rear view

a Drain hose e Cold-water inlet hose (pressure-

b Transport clips for inlet and drain proof to 1,015 psi/7,000 kPa)
hoses and power cord f Hot-water inlet hose (pressure-proof
c Electrical connection to 1,015 psi/7,000 kPa)

d Protruding lid for holding when mov- g Safety caps for shipping struts
ing the machine h Transport clips for inlet and drain
hoses and for storing shipping struts
when not in use

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Installation surface Transporting the washing ma-

A concrete floor is the most suitable in- chine to its installation site
stallation surface for this machine. It is
far less prone to vibration during the  Danger of injury due to unsecure
spin cycle than wooden floorboards or lid.
a carpeted surface. The fixings at the back of the lid may
become brittle due to external cir-
Please note: cumstances. There is a danger of the
 The machine must be level and se- lid being pulled off when carrying the
curely positioned. appliance.
Before carrying the appliance, check
 To avoid vibrations during spinning, that the lid is secure where it pro-
the machine should not be installed trudes at the back of the appliance.
on soft floor coverings.
If installing on a wooden joist floor:  Carry the washing machine by the
front feet and by the lid where it pro-
 Install the unit on a 2 ft. x 2 ft. x trudes at the back of the appliance.
3
1  /16“ (61 x 61 x 3 cm) plywood base.
Ideally the base should be large Removing the shipping struts
enough to span several joists and
should be anchored to the joists and
not just the floor boards.
Tip: If possible, install the machine in a
corner. This is usually the most stable
part of the floor.

 Injury can occur if the washing

machine has not been adequately
secured.
During installation, the washing ma-
chine must be secured on a raised
plinth to be made available on site  Remove the left and right covers.
(concrete or brick), in order to ensure
it cannot fall or slip. 1. Pull off the shipping strut covers and
Secure the washing machine using a 2. then use a screwdriver to release the
clamp/fastening bracket (MTS floor catches at the top and bottom.
mounting kit – available from your
Miele dealer or Miele Technical Ser-
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 Using the wrench supplied, turn the  Turn the right-hand shipping strut
left-hand shipping strut 90°, then 90°, then

 withdraw the shipping strut.  withdraw the shipping strut.

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 Risk of injury from sharp edges.

There is a risk of injury from reaching
into holes that are not covered.
Cover the holes for the shipping
struts after they have been removed.

 Secure the shipping struts to the

back of the washing machine. Make
sure that the top catch is located
above the holder.

 Risk of damage from incorrect

transport.
 Fit the covers onto the holes.
The washing machine may become
damaged if moved without the ship-
ping struts in place.
Keep the struts in a safe place. Fit
them again if the machine is to be
moved (e.g., when moving house).

Refitting the shipping struts

Refitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.

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Leveling the machine

The washing machine must stand per-
fectly level on all four feet to ensure
safe and proper operation.
Incorrect installation may increase elec-
tric and water consumption and may
cause the machine to move about.

Unscrewing and adjusting the feet

The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the washing machine. All four
feet are screwed in when the machine is
 Use a spirit level to check that the
delivered.
washing machine is standing level.
 Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe
wrench. Turn counter nut 2 again us-
ing the wrench supplied until it sits
firmly up against the housing.

 Risk of damage due to incor-

rectly aligned washing machine.
There is a danger of the washing ma-
chine moving about if the feet are not
secured.
Turn all four counter nuts for the feet
until they sit firmly up against the
 Using the wrench supplied, turn housing. Please also check this for
counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction. the feet which did not need adjust-
Then turn counter nut 2 together with ment.
foot 1 to unscrew.

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Additional installation require- Setting up the cabinet

ments
The washing machine must be in-
stalled in accordance with the rele-
vant local regulations.

 Damage resulting from failure to

remove the transit bars.
Failure to remove the shipping struts
can result in damage to the washing
machine and to adjacent cabinetry or
appliances.
Remove the shipping struts as de-
scribed in “Installation and connec-
tion”.

Installing under a countertop

 Risk of electric shock due to ex-

posed cables
There is a risk of coming into contact
with live parts while the lid is re-
moved.
Do not remove the washing machine
lid.

This washing machine (with lid intact)

can be pushed under a worktop if there
is space to do so.

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For closets at room height Product Dimensions
You can also insert a ventilation open- Dimensions
ing at the top of the closet. In addition,
you must provide an opening on the
bottom side of the door.

 Risk of damage due to overheat-

ing of the washing machine.
The air supply must not be hindered
by an additional closet or shelf.
Please ensure that air is able to cir-
culate freely at the top of the closet.

 = 4.9 ft (1.50 m) drain hose with

connection to the top left on the
rear
 = 6.5 ft (2.00 m) electrical cord
with plug for 120 V, 15 A (NEMA
5-15 configuration) to the top
left on the rear
 = 5.2 ft (1.60 m) warm and cold-
water intake hoses to the top
left on the rear

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Installation on a plinth
– WTS 510 (only available in white)

Washer-dryer stack
– WTV 512 and WTV 502 washer-dryer
stacking kit

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The water protection system Electronic module and washing ma-

chine housing
The Miele water protection system pro-
tects all parts of the washing machine – Sump: Any leaking water is collected
and its surroundings from water dam- in a sump in the base of the machine.
age. A float switches off the water inlet
valves, preventing any more water
The system consists of the following from flowing into the machine and
main components: water in the suds container is
– the inlet hose pumped away.

– the electronic module and drainage – Overflow protection: This prevents

and overflow protection the washing machine taking in too
much water. If the water level ex-
– the drain hose ceeds a certain level, the drain pump
Inlet hoses switches on and pumps the excess
water away in a controlled way.
– Protection against the hoses bursting
Drain hose
The inlet hose can withstand pres- The drain hose is protected by a ventila-
sure of more than 1,015 psi tion system which prevents the washing
(7,000 kPa). machine from being emptied com-
pletely.

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Water intake
Maintenance
Only use a genuine Miele hose that has
been tested to withstand pressure of at
least 1,015 psi (7,000 kPa) should you
ever need a replacement.

 A filter is located in the open end

of the inlet hose and another in the
intake point to protect the inlet valve.
Neither filter may be removed.

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Water drainage
The suds are drained through a drain
pump with a 3.2 ft (1 m) delivery head.
For the water to drain freely, the hose
must be installed free of kinks.
If required, the hose can be extended to
a length of up to 16.4 ft (5 m). Acces-
sories are available from your Miele
dealer or the Miele Technical Service.

Drainage options:
1. Direct into a sink or basin:
Please note:
– Hook the hose over the edge and
secure!
– If the water is pumped into a sink,
be sure that it can drain away
quickly enough. Otherwise there is
a risk of water overflowing or of
some of the drained water being
sucked back into the machine.
2. Connected securely to a plastic drain
pipe with a rubber nipple (there is no
need to use a non-return valve).
3. Connected securely to a floor drain.
4. Connected securely to a sink with a
plastic nipple.

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Electrical connection ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This installation should be performed by

an experienced and qualified techni-
This appliance must be grounded. In
cian, in accordance with local codes
the event of a malfunction or break-
and regulations.
down, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path The washing machine is supplied with a
of least resistance for electric cur- 5’ 3“ (1.6 m) long, 3 wire cord, ending in
rent. This appliance is equipped with a NEMA 5-15P plug, ready for connec-
a cord having an equipment-ground- tion to a 120 V, 15 A, 60 Hz, AC power
ing conductor and a grounding plug. supply.
The plug must be plugged into an
The proper outlet can be purchased
appropriate outlet that is properly in-
from an electrical supply dealer.
stalled and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING – Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance; if it will not fit the out-
let, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.

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 Technical data

Height 33 7/16" (850 mm)

Width 23 7/16" (596 mm)
Depth 25 1/16" (636 mm)
Depth with door open 41 1/2" (1054 mm)
Height for building under 32 5/16" (+5/16"/-1/16") (820 mm)
Width for building under 23 5/8" (600 mm)
Weight Approx. 220.5 lb (100 kg)
Capacity 17.6 lb (8 kg) dry laundry
Connection voltage See data plate
Power rating See data plate
Fuse See data plate
Consumption data See “Consumption data”
Minimum flow pressure 14.5 psi (100 kPa)
Maximum flow pressure 145 psi (1,000 kPa)
Water inlet hose length 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
Drain hose length 4.9 ft (1.50 m)
Power cord length 6.5 ft (2.00 m)
Maximum drain pump head height 3.2 ft (1.00 m)
Maximum drain hose length 16.4 ft (5.00 m)
LEDs Class 1
Test certificates awarded See data plate
Power consumption when switched off 0.3 W
Power consumption when not switched 0.3 W
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Programmable functions

The programmable functions are used Programmable functions

to alter the machine’s electronics to  Buzzer
suit changing requirements. Program-
mable functions can be altered at any  Keypad tone
time.  PIN code
Programming is carried out in 8 steps  Control field switch-off status
(, ,  ... ) using the sensor but-  Memory
tons.
 Water intake
Accessing the programming level
 Additional long pre-wash – Nor-
Before you begin, ensure the following: mal
– The washing machine is switched on  Gentle action
(the program selector is pointing to a
 Reduce temperature
wash program).
 Maximum rinse level
– The washing machine door is open.
 Suds cooling
 Touch the Start/Stop sensor button
and hold it down during steps –.  Anti-crease
 Close the washing machine door.  Low water pressure

Wait until the Start/Stop sensor button  Chlorine bleach

lights up constantly...  Display brightness dimmed
 ...and then release the Start/Stop  Welcome tone volume
sensor button.
 Confirm the selected programmable
After approximately 4 seconds,  will function by touching the Start/Stop
light up on the time display. sensor button.
Choosing and selecting pro-
grammable functions
The number of the programmable
function will appear on the time dis-
play as  and a number: e.g., .

 Touch the  or  sensor button to

scroll to the next or previous pro-
grammable function:

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Editing and saving the pro- Exiting the programming level

grammable function  Turn the program selector to .
You can either switch a programmable The setting you have selected are now
function on/off or select different op- stored in the memory. You can alter the
tions. settings again at any time.
 Touch the  or  sensor button to
switch the programmable function  Buzzer
on/off or to select an option:
The buzzer sounds to let you know the
Programmable function program has finished.
Available options
Options
      – 
 X X O  = Buzzer is switched off
 X O  = Normal buzzer volume
X
 O X
 = Loud buzzer volume
(factory setting)
 X O
 O X  Keypad tone
 X O
 O X X X
Each touch of a sensor button is con-
firmed with an audible tone.
 O X
 O X Options
 O X  = Keypad tone is switched off
 O X
 = Keypad tone is switched on
 X O (factory setting)
 O X
 O X
 X X O X X
 X O X

X = can be selected
O = Factory setting

 Confirm the chosen selection with

the Start/Stop sensor button.
The number of the programmable func-
tion, e.g., , will then light up again.

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 PIN code  Control field switch-off

status
The PIN code prevents the washing
machine being used without your To save energy, the time display and
knowledge. sensor buttons will go out after
10 minutes, and only the Start/Stop
When the PIN code has been activated,
sensor button will flash.
you have to enter it after switching the
washing machine on. Otherwise, the Options
washing machine cannot be operated.
 = Off
Options The time display and sensor
 = PIN code is switched off (fac- buttons will remain lit up while
tory setting) the washing machine is
switched on
 = PIN code is switched on
 = On (factory setting)
Using the washing machine with a The time display and sensor
PIN code buttons will switch off after
10 minutes if the program is
The code is 125 and cannot be altered.
started.
 Switch on the washing machine. However, the time display and
   appears on the time display and sensor buttons will remain lit
the  and  sensor buttons light up. up for 10 minutes after a Delay
Start time has elapsed, after
 Touch the  sensor button. the end of a program, or at the
   appears on the time display. end of the Anti-crease phase.

 Confirm the number with the Start/

Stop sensor button.
The first number has been saved and
you can now enter the second number
using the  and  sensor buttons.
 Enter the second and third numbers
and confirm the numbers with the
Start/Stop sensor button.
The lock is released and a wash pro-
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 Memory  Water intake

The washing machine will save the You can program 2 options for the wa-
last settings (temperature, spin speed, ter intake. The water intake is con-
and some of the extra options) se- trolled by the two intake hoses.
lected for a wash program after the
program has started. Options

When the program is chosen again, the  = Cold water

saved settings will appear on the dis- The washing machine will be
play. operated with cold water only.
Options  = Hot water (factory setting)
Hot water is used in the main
 = Memory is switched off (fac-
wash.
tory setting)
 = Memory is switched on  Risk of damage from incorrect
water connection.
Connection to a hot water supply
only is not permitted. When being
operated with hot water, the washing
machine always requires a cold wa-
ter connection as well in order to
control the temperature of the water
used for washing the laundry.
The washing machine must always
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 Additional long pre-wash –  Gentle action

Normal
When Gentle action is activated, drum
If you require a longer pre-wash, you rotation is reduced. In this way, lightly
can extend the pre-wash time. soiled items can be washed more gen-
tly.
Options
Gentle action can be activated for the
 = No increase in the pre-wash Normal and Wrinkle-free programs.
time (factory setting)
Options
 = + 6 minutes increase in the
pre-wash time  = Gentle action is switched off
 = + 9 minutes increase in the (factory setting)
pre-wash time  = Gentle action is switched on
 = + 12 minutes increase in the
pre-wash time  Reducing the temperature
At high altitudes, water has a lower
boiling point. Miele recommends
switching on the reduce temperature
setting at altitudes of 6,560 ft
(2,000 m) or above to prevent water
from boiling. The maximum tempera-
ture is reduced to 176°F (80°C), even if
a higher temperature has been se-
lected.

Options
 = The reduce temperature setting
is switched off (factory set-
ting)
 = The reduce temperature setting
is switched on

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 Maximum rinse level  Anti-crease

The water level in the rinse can be The Anti-crease function helps prevent
permanently set to the highest value. creasing after the end of the program.

This function is important for allergy At the end of the program, the drum
sufferers as it achieves excellent wash continues to turn for up to 30 minutes.
results. The water consumption will be The door can be opened at any time
increased. during the Anti-crease phase.
Options Options
 = Maximum rinse level is  = The Anti-crease function is
switched off (factory setting) switched off
 = Maximum rinse level is  = The Anti-crease function is
switched on switched on (factory setting)

 Suds cooling  Low water pressure

Additional water flows into the drum at If the water pressure is below 100 kPa
the end of the main wash to cool the (1 bar), the program will be canceled
suds down. and the fault message  will appear.

Suds cooling takes place when a Nor- If the water pressure cannot be in-
mal program with a temperature of creased, activating this function will
158°F (70°C) or higher is selected. prevent the program from being can-
celed.
Suds cooling should be activated:
Options
– To prevent the danger of scalding if
the drain hose is hooked over the  = Low water pressure is
edge of a sink or basin. switched off (factory setting)
– Where the drainage pipes do not  = Low water pressure is
comply with DIN 1986. switched on
Options
 = Suds cooling is switched off
(factory setting)
 = Suds cooling is switched on

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 Chlorine bleach  Welcome tone

You can activate the automatic addi- The welcome tone sounds whenever
tion of chlorine bleach at the end of the washing machine is switched on.
the main wash.
You can switch the welcome tone on or
Chlorine bleach may only be used in off.
some programs. See “5. Adding deter-
Options
gent – Using chlorine bleach” for more
detailed information.  = Welcome tone is switched off
Activating chlorine bleach extends the  = Welcome tone is switched on
program duration by approximately at normal volume (factory set-
10 minutes. ting)
Options  = Welcome tone is switched on
at loud volume
 = Chlorine bleach is switched off
(factory setting)
 = Chlorine bleach is switched on

 Display brightness dimmed

The brightness of the dimmed sensor
buttons on the control field can be set
to one of seven different levels.

The brightness will change as soon as a

different setting is chosen.
Options
 = Darkest level

 = Brightest level
 = (factory setting)

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Detergent, fabric care products, addi- Speciality detergents
tives, and machine care products are
Speciality detergents are available as
available for this washing machine. All
capsules  in convenient single dose
the products have been designed for
amounts or in a handy bottle.
Miele washing machines.
These and many other useful products Outdoor
can be ordered via the Miele online – Liquid detergent for outdoor and per-
shop, from your Miele dealer, or from formance clothing
Miele directly (see end of this manual
for contact details). – Cleans with care and is gentle on col-
ors
Detergent – With lanolin to care for and condition
membrane fabric
UltraWhite
– Multi-purpose powder detergent Sport
– Liquid detergent for sportswear and
– For white and light-colored laundry
fleece garments
as well as heavily soiled cotton items
– Neutralizes unpleasant odors
– Effective stain removal even at low
temperatures – Retains the shape of the textiles
UltraColor Downs
– Liquid detergent for colored items – Liquid detergent suitable for pillows,
sleeping bags, and Down Filled Items
– For colored and dark textiles
– Retains the elasticity of down and
– Protects bright colors from fading
feather-filled items
– Effective stain removal even at low
– Retains the breathability of Down
temperatures
Filled Items
Wool and delicates detergent – Prevents down filling clumping to-
– Liquid detergent for delicates gether
– Particularly suitable for woollen and
silk textiles
– Cleans at temperatures as low as
70°F (20°C), helps retain the shape of
delicate items and protect colors

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Optional accessories
WoolCare Additive
– Liquid detergent for Woolens and
Booster
delicates
– For removing stains
– Includes a special wheat protein con-
ditioning formula – For white and colored laundry
– Helps prevent pilling – Available as capsules  in conve-
nient single dose amounts
– Gentle on colors
– Only available as capsules  Machine care
SilkCare Detergent
– Liquid detergent for silks – For cleaning the washing machine
thoroughly and effectively
– Contains a special silk protein condi-
tioning formula – Removes grease, bacteria, and asso-
ciated unpleasant odors
– Gentle on colors
– Use 1–3 times per year
– Only available as capsules 
Descaling agent
Fabric care
– Removes heavy lime scale deposits
Fabric care agents are available as cap-
sules  in convenient single dose – Mild and gentle with natural citric
amounts or in a handy bottle. acid

Proofing agent Water softener tablets

– For reproofing microfiber textiles, – Reduces quantities of detergent for

e.g., rain coats hard water

– Retains the breathability of textiles – Less detergent residue in textiles

– Less chemicals in waste water due to
Fabric softener reduced amount of detergent
– Fresh, natural fragrance
– Makes laundry soft to handle

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Please have the model and serial number
of your appliance available when
contacting Technical Service.

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