Miele W 1611, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...nstructions for Washing machine W 1611 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 07 110 280 en AU NZ ...

Page 2: ...h if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance or machine Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no dange...

Page 3: ... Brief instructions 14 Spinning 19 Final spin speed 19 Rinse and interim spin 19 To omit the final spin Rinse hold 19 To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin No u 19 Programme chart 20 Extra options 22 Garment care label symbols 23 Programme sequence 24 Changing the programme sequence 26 Cancelling a programme 26 Interrupting a programme 26 Changing a programme 26 Adding or removing laun...

Page 4: ...onditioner channel 32 Cleaning the water inlet filters 33 Problem solving guide 34 What to do if 34 The programme does not start 34 Fault messages in the display 35 General problems 36 An unsatisfactory wash result 37 The drum door does not open when you press the Door button 38 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure 39 After sales service 41 Future updat...

Page 5: ...onsumption data 53 Consumption data for AS NZ 2040 2 2005 Standard 53 Note for test institutes 53 Technical data 54 Programmable functions 56 To access programmable functions 56 To select a programmable function 56 To alter a programmable function 56 To come out of programmable functions 56 Language F 56 Water plus 57 Gentle action 57 Suds cooling 57 Code 58 Temperature unit 59 Buzzer 59 Keypad to...

Page 6: ... may be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This washing machine is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety...

Page 7: ...riginal spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user for which Miele cannot accept liability Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out If th...

Page 8: ...e machine is to be left for any length of time e g holi day especially if there is no floor drain gully in the immediate vicinity Flooding danger If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing Make sure the drain hose is secure so that the force of the water flowing out of the hose does not dislodge it Take care to...

Page 9: ... contain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion Do not use these products in this machine If liquid detergent comes into contact with the eyes rinse them thoroughly with lukewarm water imme diately If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately and retain the packaging or label for reference Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their skin coming into contac...

Page 10: ...d to update programming data in the future eStart Stop button For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started fExtra option buttons Various Extra options can be added to the washing programmes gProgramme selector For selecting a programme The indicator light next to the selected programme will come on The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwi...

Page 11: ...l appear in the display in hours and minutes During the first 8 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry and uses this to calculate the load The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate Programmable functions The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requirements In pr...

Page 12: ...is being switched on for the first time the welcome screen will appear The welcome screen will not appear again once a programme lasting longer than 1 hour has been completed Setting the language You will be asked to select the language you require for the display It is possible to change the language at any time via the programmable functions english Select the language you require by turning the...

Page 13: ... 2040 refer to Consumption Data Detergent Do not exceed the amounts of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Adjust the dosage to the degree of soiling of the laundry Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads approx 1 3 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load Choosing the correct extra option Short and Pre wash Select A wash programme toge...

Page 14: ...a stain make sure that any plastic parts e g buttons 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 by care label Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several t...

Page 15: ...his causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal Shut the door with a gentle swing DSelect a programme Turn the programme selector clockwise or anti clockwise to the required programme The programme indicator light for the programme selected will come on ESelect a temperature spin speed The suggested temperature and or spin spe...

Page 16: ... staining The duration of the main wash is reduced Water plus The water level in the main wash and the rinses will be increased if the Water plus option is selected However you can select other settings for Water plus These are described in Programmable functions Pre wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt e g dust sand Buzzer An audible tone sounds repeatedly at the end of a programme and whe...

Page 17: ...w level of agitation and poor wash rinse and spin results Higher water consumption an additional rinse cycle will automatically switch in A burden to the environment Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows i Detergent for the pre wash divide the total recommended amount as follows add 1 3 to compartment i and 2 3 to compartment j j Detergent for the main wa...

Page 18: ...Remove the laundry when the programme has finished In the anti crease phase after the programme has finished the following will appear in the display 0 00 Finish Press the Door button to open the drum door Remove the laundry Check that all items have been removed from the drum Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves Check the folds in th...

Page 19: ...t be spun and will remain suspended in the final rinse water This reduces creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum immedi ately after the end of the programme To start the final spin The washing machine will display the maximum spin speed possible You can select a spin speed lower than this Start the final spin by pressing the Start Stop button To end the programme Press th...

Page 20: ... including net curtains specified as machine washable by the manufacturer Note Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with a pre wash advisable For curtains which crease easily reduce the spin speed or deselect the spin Woollens cold to 40 C Max load 2 0 kg Fabric Machine washable or hand washable wool or wool blend fabrics If the care label does not specify a temperature wash using the ...

Page 21: ...Shirts cold to 60 C Max load 2 0 kg Note Pre treat collars and cuffs if necessary Wash silk garments on the Delicates programme Denim cold to 60 C Max load 3 0 kg Note Wash denim inside out Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few washes Wash light and dark coloured items separately Dark garments cold to 40 C Max load 3 0 kg Fabric Dark garments made from cotton or mixed f...

Page 22: ...lectable extra options Short Water plus Pre wash Buzzer Cottons X X X X Minimum iron X X X X Delicates X X X Woollens X Express X X Automatic X Shirts X X X Denim X X X Dark garments X X Extra options 22 ...

Page 23: ...s Express 76 Automatic 7621 Drying The number of dots indicates the drying temperature q Normal temperature r Low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature I Hot iron max sole plate temp approx 200 C H Medium hot iron max sole plate temp approx 150 C G Cool iron max sole plate temp approx 110 C Do not steam iron garments carrying this symbol J Do ...

Page 24: ...ens e e e 2 L L Express d b d 2 32 L L Automatic abc e 2 32 L L Shirts e c e 2 L Denim c e 3 L Dark garments b d 3 L L Spin L d Low water level Medium water level e High water level a Intensive rhythm b Normal rhythm c Gentle rhythm d Sensitive rhythm e Handwash rhythm See the following pages for more information about the programme sequences Programme sequence 24 ...

Page 25: ...n the programme sequences Anti crease For instructions how to activate anti crease please refer to programmable functions in the last section of these instructions user selectable Programmable Feature Default as delivered is OFF At the end of every programme with the exception of the Woollens programme the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing The door c...

Page 26: ...o continue with the same programme Switch the machine back on with the I On 0 Off button Changing a programme After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different programme Temperature It is possible to select a different temperature up to 5 minutes after the programme has started Press the Temperature button Spin speed It is possible to change the spin speed up until the ...

Page 27: ...ed If you press the Door button when the above conditions are present the following will appear in the display Door locked Safety lock The safety lock prevents the machine from being opened the programme from being cancelled or the machine from being switched off during a wash programme To activate the safety lock Press and hold in the Start Stop button after the programme has started Stop or in 3...

Page 28: ...time delay start liquid detergent can either be dispensed placing a ball shaped container commonly provided by the detergent manufacturer straight onto the laundry load or alternatively dispensed through the detergent dispenser drawer For programmes with pre wash or delay start facility where applicable an additional liquid detergent dispenser insert Material number 6641240 is available from the M...

Page 29: ...t know the water hardness level in your area Water softeners A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in hard water areas Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water Washing with several components If you wash using several components e g special application deterg...

Page 30: ...e programme a small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment If starching frequently clean the dispenser compartment especially the siphon tube regularly See Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Do not use powder starch formulations or viscous liquid starch in the compartment as it will clog up Colour run and dye removers dyes Do not use colour run or dye removers in this m...

Page 31: ...aces and other components because of the chemicals they contain Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash 70 C or above with powder detergent approx every 6 weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine These can occur when washing is mainly done at low temperatures and can also lead to unpleasant smells If you have no reason to wash occasionally at this high temperature then run a Cottons 9...

Page 32: ...bric conditioner channel using a brush and warm water If starching frequently thoroughly clean the siphon tube and fabric conditioner channel regularly A build up of starch will cause them to get clogged Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing Cleaning and care 32 ...

Page 33: ... to the tap Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 remove the filter and clean Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the tap and check the connection is watertight To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Using pliers carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew Use...

Page 34: ...not be held liable for unauthorised work The programme does not start Problem Possible cause Remedy The display remains dark and the Start Stop button indicator light does not come on There is no power to the machine Check whether the mains plug is plugged in and switched on the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped You are asked to enter a code Access via a code has been activated Enter the code an...

Page 35: ... kinked the water pressure is too low lights up in the display and Waterproof fault flashes The water protection system has reacted Call the Service Department lights up in the display and Technical fault flashes There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault message appears again contact the Service Department Anti crease Chk detergent flashes in the display Excessive foam has built up d...

Page 36: ...wer The water pressure is too low Clean the water inlet filter Select Water plus Powder detergent used with water softeners can be sticky Add washing powder and then add the water softener Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment The siphon tube is not correctly positioned or is clogged up Clean the siphon see Cleaning and care Cleaning the deterg...

Page 37: ...ns 60 C programme with liquid detergent but without a load A stale smell is in the drum and on laundry Low temperature washing Before washing the next load run a Cottons 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load White residues which look like powder detergent are seen on dark textiles after washing The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not solubl...

Page 38: ...mme sequence Safety lock Access via a code has been activated Deactivate the code as described in Programmable functions Code Power cut Open the drum door as described in the next section The door was not correctly engaged Press hard against the lock side of the drum door and then press the Door button There is still water in the drum and the machine is unable to drain Clean the drain filter and d...

Page 39: ...e retained in the machine up to 25 litres Caution If laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding Procedure for draining the machine Place a suitable container under the access flap When draining water from the machine do not unscrew the drain filter completely or take it right out Turn the drain filter lid round until water r...

Page 40: ...bstruction should be removed Put the drain filter back in place and secure Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Pull the emergency release downwards see illustration...

Page 41: ...update your machine in future years If for example new programmes are developed or new fabrics are introduced a Miele service technician will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly Miele will provide information when such developments become available Appliance guarantee The appliance is guaranteed for a period of 2 years See the guarantee card supplied with the machine for furthe...

Page 42: ...icity supply cable c f Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow gDetergent dispenser drawer hControl panel iDrum door jAccess to drain filter drain pump and emergency release kHandle recesses for moving the machine lFour height adjustable feet Installation and connection 42 ...

Page 43: ...machine bElectricity supply cable cInlet hose tested to withstand pressure of at least 7 000 kPa dDrain hose eTransit bar covers fRestraining clip for inlet hose and drain hose gRestraining clips for transit bars when removed Installation and connection 43 ...

Page 44: ...e joists and not only to the floorboards Check for the presence of pipes and cables first If possible install the machine in a corner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor Transporting the machine to its installation site To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the front feet as well as by the edge of the lid where it protrudes to the rea...

Page 45: ... Using the spanner supplied turn the left hand transit bar 90 then withdraw the transit bar Turn the right hand transit bar 90 then withdraw the transit bar Installation and connection 45 ...

Page 46: ...t bars to the back of the washing machine Make sure that holes b are fitted over retainers a The machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place Store them as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use They must be re fitted if the machine is to be moved again e g when moving house Re fitting the transit bars Re fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure Installation and ...

Page 47: ...n when the machine is delivered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew Use a spirit level to check the machine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again using the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four counternuts must be firmly up against ...

Page 48: ... be stacked with the washing machine A WTV stacking kit is necessary which can be purchased from your Chartered Agent or the Miele Spare Parts Department Please note a Safety distance to wall at least 2 cm b Height Stacking kit with pull out shelf approx 172 cm Stacking kit without pull out shelf approx 170 cm c Depth of the washer dryer stack approx 65 cm Installation and connection 48 ...

Page 49: ...achine housing Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine A float switches off the safety valves preventing any more water flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away Overflow protection This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water If the water level exceeds a certain level the drain pump switches in and pumps the excess water...

Page 50: ...urn on the tap slowly and check for leaks Correct the position of the washer and union if appropriate The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply and connection to a household water softener is not recommended Maintenance and care Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extension These are tested to withstand pressure of at least 7000 kPa In...

Page 51: ...rom the Miele Spare Parts Department Drain hose connection 1 Direct into a sink or basin Please note the following Hook the hose over the edge and secure Make sure that the water can drain away freely without hindrance 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 T...

Page 52: ...tent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out Connection should be made via a suitable switching socket which is easily accessible after installation in order to separate...

Page 53: ...ny extra options selected Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95 C 6 5 kg 1 99 47 1 h 38 min 2 h 03 min 60 C 6 5 kg 1 02 47 50 min 1 h 43 min 60 C1 3 0 kg 0 73 39 50 min 40 C 6 5 kg 0 47 53 40 min 1 h 51 min 40 C1 3 0 kg 0 36 39 40 min Minimum iron 40 C 3 0 kg 0 50 55 42 min 1 h 03 min Delicates 30 C 2 0 kg 0 35 69 49 min 59 min Woollens 30 C 2 0 kg 0 ...

Page 54: ... data plate Connected load see data plate Consumption data see Consumption data Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa 1 bar Water flow pressure maximum 1 000 kPa 10 bar Inlet hose length 1 60 m Drain hose length 1 50 m Connection cable length 1 60 m Delivery head max 1 00 m Drain pump length max 5 00 m LEDs Class 1 Test certificates awarded see data plate Technical data 54 ...

Page 55: ...rogrammable functions for changing standard settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine s electronics to suit changing requirements Programmable functions can be altered at any time ...

Page 56: ...op button to confirm your selection To alter a programmable function You can see the different options available for a programmable function by turning the programme selector The option which is currently set will have a tick L beside it FTurn the programme selector until the option you want appears in the display GPress the Start Stop button to activate this option To come out of programmable fun...

Page 57: ...r garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel too hard after they have been dried Gentle action can be activated for the Cottons and the Minimum iron programmes The washing machine is delivered with the Gentle action setting deactivated Suds cooling When this is activated additional water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down Hot suds...

Page 58: ...gramme selector until the first number appears in the display Confirm your selection of the number by pressing the Start Stop button Repeat the process until all three numbers have been entered 1 2 5 Press the Start Stop button The following will appear in the display Code activated Once the machine is switched off it can only be used again if the code is entered To use the washing machine when th...

Page 59: ...sounds at maximum volume Loud at the end of a programme or when Rinse hold is reached Keypad tone An audible tone sounds each time a button is pressed The machine is delivered with the keypad tone deactivated Brightness There are ten different display brightness settings The bar chart shows you the setting The machine is delivered with the display brightness on setting 5 This will change as soon a...

Page 60: ... back on again Memory If an extra option has been selected for a programme or the recommended temperature or spin speed has been altered the machine will store the changes in memory at the start of a programme When this programme is chosen again these settings will appear in the display The machine is delivered with the memory function deactivated Anti crease Anti crease helps prevent creasing if ...

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