Miele W 5903 WPS, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tructions for Washing machine W 5903 WPS 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 09 444 850 en AU NZ ...

Page 2: ...s often contain materials which 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 Therefore please do not dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and en...

Page 3: ...start 27 Programme chart 28 Programme sequence 30 Garment care label symbols 32 Changing the programme sequence 33 Cancelling a programme 33 Interrupting a programme 33 Change 33 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 34 Detergent 35 The correct detergent 35 Water softener 37 Washing with several components 37 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch 38 Automatic dispensing of fabri...

Page 4: ...ain outlet and or power failure 47 After sales service 49 Future updates PC 49 Appliance warranty 49 Optional accessories 49 Installation and connection 50 Front view 50 Rear view 51 Installation surface 52 Installing the washing machine 52 Removing the transit bars 52 Re fitting the transit bars 54 Levelling the machine 55 Screwing out and adjusting the feet 55 Building under a continuous worktop...

Page 5: ...gs menu 66 To open the Settings menu 66 Selecting settings 66 To close the Settings menu 66 Language 66 Gentle action 67 Soak 67 Water plus 67 Longer pre wash 67 Suds cooling 68 Lock code 68 Buzzer 69 Keypad tone 70 Display brightness 70 Display contrast 70 Text brightness 70 Standby display 71 Memory 71 Anti crease 71 Water intake 72 Optional accessories 73 CareCollection 73 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...l living quarters This does not include common shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels motels or bed breakfasts It must only be used to wash garments which have been declared suitable for washing by the manufacturer indicated on the garment care label Any other use may be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operat...

Page 7: ...s Supervise children whilst you are using it Older children may only use the washing machine if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely recognising the dangers of misuse For machines with a porthole door remember that the porthole glass will be hot when washing at very high temperatures Do not let children touch it Warning and Safety instructions 7 ...

Page 8: ...nt and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e ...

Page 9: ...f at the mains or the mains fuse is withdrawn or the screw out fuse is removed in countries where this is applicable The Miele Water protection system protects from water damage provided the following conditions have been met the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity supply if a fault has been identified the machine must be examined by a competent person before further u...

Page 10: ...acent furniture or appliances Turn off the tap if the machine is to be left for any length of time e g holiday especially if there is no floor drain gully in the imme diate 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 flowi...

Page 11: ...omponent parts and create toxic fumes Such agents also pose a fire and explosion hazard Never use solvent based cleaning agents e g those containing benzene to clean the outside surfaces of this machine They can cause damage to plastic surfaces Dyes need to be suitable for use in your washing machine and can only be used in domestic quantities Follow the manufacturer s instructions carefully Sulph...

Page 12: ...ble dryers can be stacked with Miele washing machines To enable this a stacking kit can be purchased from Miele as an optional accessory Please ensure that you order the correct stacking kit to match the washing machine and tumble dryer combination Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 12 ...

Page 13: ...ated in yellow eExtra option buttons Various Extra options can be added to the washing programmes If an Extra option has been selected the relevant Extra options will be illuminated in yellow fSpin button For selecting the spin speed or No spin The selected spin speed is illuminated in yellow gProgramme selector For selecting a wash programme and the appropriate temperature The programme selector ...

Page 14: ...sed the programme duration will appear after the delay start time has elapsed During the first 8 minutes the machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate Delay start The delay start time selected will appear in the display After the machine has started the delay start time counts down Once the del...

Page 15: ...sing for the first time To activate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent Using detergent could result in an excessive build up of foam This also activates the ball valve The ball valve prevents detergent escaping from the suds container into the sump during a wash programme thus making maximum use of the detergent 1 Welcome screen Place the disp...

Page 16: ...and connection for instructions on how to do this Remove transport bars OK After removing the transport struts if this has not already been done by your fitter press the OK button Remove the display fascia 4 Running your first programme Your machine is now ready for the first programme to be run Select programme Turn the programme selector to Cottons 60 C Duration 2 09 h Start flashes green Press ...

Page 17: ...tion tests to AS NZS 2040 Refer to consumption data Detergent consumption 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 Soak Pre ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...load evenly during spinning The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed However do not overload as this 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 to the required programme Duration 1 45 h The estimated prog...

Page 20: ...Extra options for more information FSelecting Spin speed if required You can reduce the final spin speed Press the Spin button until the required spin speed is highlighted in yellow See Spin for more information GSelecting Delay start if required The start of the programme can be delayed from 15 minutes up to a maximum of 23 hours and 45 minutes This allows you to make use of night time economy el...

Page 21: ... a low level of agitation and poor wash rinse and spin results higher water consumption an additional rinse cycle will automatically switch on 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 ma...

Page 22: ...display shows the stage the programme has reached JRemove the laundry when the programme has finished Anti crease Finished Press the Door button again to open the door The machine will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of the Anti crease phase Push the K button to switch the machine back on Remove the laundry Check that all items have been removed from the drum Left items might shr...

Page 23: ...fault setting is one hour See Soak in the Settings chapter 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 Settings menu Pre wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt e g dust sand Selectable Extra options S h o r t S o a k W a t e r p l u s P r e w a s h ...

Page 24: ... trousers blouses skirts etc light Minimum iron 60 C dark Minimum iron 40 C Minimum iron 30 C Delicate items made of synthetic fibres mixed fibres or rayon stockings blouses etc light Delicates 40 C dark Delicates 30 C Curtains Items made of cotton mixed fibres and or denim dark Dark garments Jeans 40 C Woollens mixed wool and handwashable items Woollens 30 C Please follow the manufacturer s care ...

Page 25: ...d without visible stains Possibly slight body odour Short Normal to heavy soiling Items with visible stains Normal to very heavy soiling Items with dried stains Soak Large amounts of dirt Items contain dust or sand Pre wash Programme selection 25 ...

Page 26: ... To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin No spin Select the setting No spin via the Spin button The water will drain away and the machine will go straight into the anti crease stage An additional rinse is introduced for the programmes Cottons and Minimum iron in this setting Press the Door button and take out the wet garments or Turn the programme selector to Drain Spin Take note of the ...

Page 27: ...ds the delay time by 15 minutes If the Delay start button is held in the time is automatically set to 23 hours and 45 minutes Correct entered delay start time Turn the programme selector to Finish Select the required wash programme again Press the Delay start button and enter the time again Start delay start time Press the Start button The selected time will count down in the display and the wash ...

Page 28: ...d 2 5 kg Item For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres mixed fibres and rayon Curtains including net curtains specified as machine washable by the manufacturer Notes Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with a pre wash advisable For items which crease easily deselect the spin Dark garments 40 C Max load 3 0 kg Item Black and dark garments made from cotton mixed fibres and denim N...

Page 29: ...the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily Separate rinse Starch Max load 7 5 kg Item For rinsing hand washed items Table cloths napkins and overalls that require starching Notes Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric conditioner Drain Spin Notes Drain only Set spin speed to No spin Make sure you select the appropriate spin ...

Page 30: ...hm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Programme sequence 30 Cottons d a 2 32 L L Minimum iron c e 2 33 L L Delicates e d e 3 L Darks and denim b d 3 L Woollens e f e 2 L L Separate rinse Starch e 2 L Drain Spin L See the next page for legend ...

Page 31: ...based on the basic programme with a full load Extra options which can be selected have not been taken into account The display shows the stage the programme has reached Special features in the programme sequences Anti crease The drum will continue to rotate for up to 30 minutes after the programme end to avoid creasing Exceptions There is no crease protection in the Woollens programme The washing ...

Page 32: ...mum iron 54321 Delicates ac Dark garments 76 Woollens 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 approx 200 C H approx 150 C G approx 110 C J Do not iron Professional cleaning f Dry clean only The letters indicate the type of cleaning agent required p w Professi...

Page 33: ...the programme selector to the required programme Press the Start button to start the programme Interrupting a programme Switch the machine off with the K button To continue with the same programme Switch the machine on again with the K button Change Programme and temperature After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different programme Spin speed Once a programme has star...

Page 34: ... if laundry is added or removed after the start of a programme the machine will always complete the programme cycle assuming a full load This can increase the programme running time shown in the display The door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is above 55 C the water is above a certain level the programme has reached the Spin stage If you press the Door button when the above conditions ar...

Page 35: ...abel on the packaging to get information on the use and the dosage Detergent 35 Detergent for universal fabrics Detergent for coloured fabrics Detergent for delicates Special detergent Proofing agent Fabric softener Cottons X X X Minimum iron X X X Delicates X X X X Darks and denim1 X X X X Woollens X X Separate rinse Starch X X Drain Spin ...

Page 36: ...Tablets are suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller loads Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others and may not be suitable for programmes with short durations Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk Instructions for use and recommended dosage amounts are given on the detergent packaging For programmes wi...

Page 37: ... the hardness level in your area Water softener 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 detergents we recom...

Page 38: ... and fabric conditioner channel 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 Adding fabric conditioner or starch separately Dispense in accordance with manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Add powder or viscous starch to compartment i Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to ...

Page 39: ... 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 also lead to unpleasant smells If you have no reason to wash occasionally at this high temperature then run a Cottons 95 C programme with detergent but no laundry ...

Page 40: ...ace the siphon If starching frequently thoroughly clean the siphon and siphon tube regularly A build up of starch will cause them to get clogged Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing Cleaning and care 40 ...

Page 41: ...First turn off the tap Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet hose to the tap Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove Clean the plastic filter Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the tap and check the connection is watertight If water drips out tighten the co...

Page 42: ... dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work The programme does not start Problem Possible cause Remedy The display remains dark and the indicator lights for the programme buttons are not lit up 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 cod...

Page 43: ...et hose is kinked L Waterproof activated Close stopcock The water protection system has reacted Call Miele Technical fault Call the Service Department There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault message appears again contact Miele The following will flash in the display Anti crease alternately with Chk detergent Excessive foam has built up during washing Use less detergent next time an...

Page 44: ...low Clean the filter in the water inlet 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 detergent dispenser drawer Th...

Page 45: ...t amounts of detergent were used The laundry was heavily soiled with grease Use more detergent Before washing the next load run a Cottons 60 C programme with liquid 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 soluble in water These have stuck to f...

Page 46: ...Deactivate the code as described in the Settings menu Power outage 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 drain pump as described in the next section For safety reasons the dru...

Page 47: ...be 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 ...

Page 48: ... the drain filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use To activate the ball valve and prevent a loss of washing detergent pour approx 2 litres of water through the detergent dispenser drawer after cleaning the drain filter Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reaching into a movi...

Page 49: ... 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 warranty The appliance has a manufacturer s warranty of 2 years See the warranty card supplied with the machine for further det...

Page 50: ...cal connection c f Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow gFascia panel with controls hDetergent dispenser drawer iDrum door jFlap for fluff filter drain pump and emergency release kHandle recesses for moving the machine lFour height adjustable screw feet Installation and connection 50 ...

Page 51: ...let hoses with Waterproof system for cold water dInlet hoses with Waterproof system for hot water eDrain hose fTransport brackets for inlet and drain hoses gTransit bar covers hTransport brackets for inlet and drain hose and restraining clips for transit bars Installation and connection 51 ...

Page 52: ...nd cables first If possible install the machine in a corner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor If the machine is installed on a raised plinth it has to be secured against slippage during spinning using retaining clips available from Miele Installing the washing machine To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the edge of the lid where i...

Page 53: ... 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 53 ...

Page 54: ...e washing machine Make sure that the upper hooks are above the retainers 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 connection 54 ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...when the machine is in place Fitting instructions are supplied with the conversion kit All parts marked are available from Miele The fitting of cover plates and stacking kits must only be undertaken by qualified and competent persons in accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit Washer and Dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine A stacking kit is necess...

Page 57: ...tective covering which surrounds the inlet hose as a second skin The float switches off the safety valves preventing water flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away 2 Electronic unit and washing machine housing Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the appliance A float switches off the water inlet valves preventing water flowing into the machin...

Page 58: ... necessary Do not dip into any liquid The protective sleeve of the hose must not be damaged or kinked The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with local and national safety regulations Connection to a household water softener is not recommended The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 100 and 1000 kPa If it is higher than 1000 kPa it is essen...

Page 59: ...valve the dirt filter in the water inlet valve connection must not be removed Extension hose A 1 5 metre long metal extension hose is available from Miele as an optional extra This hose is tested to withstand pressures of up to 14000 kPa and can be used as a flexible extension to the water supply Installation and connection 59 ...

Page 60: ...s used for cold water connection The other water intake hose can be fixed at the back of the appliance Hot water connection The water intake hose with the red label is used for hot water connection Tips for hot water connection The temperature of hot water on the mains water tap must not exceed 60 C The preferred temperature is 55 C If the hot water tap is turned off for some time the washing mach...

Page 61: ...ose 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 There is no need to use a non return valve 3 ...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...nsumption data see Consumption data Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa 1 bar Water flow pressure maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar Inlet hose length 1 60 m Drain hose length 1 50 m Connection cable length 1 60 m Drain pump head max 1 00 m Drain pump length max 5 00 m LEDs Class 1 Test certificates awarded See data plate Power consumption when machine is switched off 0 25 W Power consumption in standby mode...

Page 64: ...dispenser drawer Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type and volume of load fluctuations in the electricity supply and any Extra options selected Consumption data 64 Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Normal Cold Water Cottons s 7 5 kg 0 56 62 2 h 24 min ...

Page 65: ... 40 C 3 5 kg 0 50 50 1 h 08 min Delicates 30 C 2 0 kg 0 38 69 59 min Darks and denim 40 C 3 0 kg 0 60 52 1 h 12 min Woollens 30 C 2 0 kg 0 23 39 39 min Note for test institutes AS NZS 2040 1 AS NZS 2040 2 Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type and volume of load fluctuations in the electricity...

Page 66: ...y Press the OK button to select the option A tick L will appear beside the option to show that it has been set Changing values Some settings have no options but the set value can be changed Each press of the button increases the set value Once the maximum setting has been reached the value jumps at the next press of the button to the minimum setting The set value is confirmed by pressing the OK bu...

Page 67: ...ear beside the soaking time to show that it has been set Water plus This programmable function is used to select the water intake setting for the Water plus Extra option There are three different options Water the machine is delivered with this option selected as standard The water level is increased in the wash and rinse stages Extra rinse An extra rinse is introduced Water Extra rinse The water ...

Page 68: ... code prevents your machine being used without your knowledge When the code has been activated you have to enter a code after switching the washing machine on Otherwise the washing machine cannot be operated To activate the code Lock code Activate Continue OK Press the OK button You are asked to enter a code The code is 125 and cannot be altered To enter the lock code Lock code 0 _ _ OK Enter the ...

Page 69: ...chine is now unlocked and ready for use To deactivate the code Proceed as for activating the lock code The following will appear in the display 1 Lock code deactivated Entry OK Buzzer When the buzzer function has been activated an audible tone sounds at the end of the programme There are two volumes Off the machine is delivered with this option selected as standard The buzzer is switched off Norma...

Page 70: ...s will change as soon as a different setting is chosen Display contrast There are ten different display contrast settings The machine is delivered with the display contrast on setting 5 The bar chart shows you the setting This will change as soon as a different setting is chosen Text brightness There are ten different brightness settings for the lights Start Delay start Extras and Spin speed The m...

Page 71: ...tion selected as standard The standby function is switched off The display and the lights remain switched on during the course of the programme 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 appea...

Page 72: ...old To save energy warm water will be used during the main wash if a temperature of 40 C or higher is selected Exceptions The programme Woollens only use cold water You can heat up your water with cheaper energy saving options e g gas solar power oil The temperature has to be below 60 C For hygienic reasons the intake hose with the blue marking must be connected to the cold water main Settings men...

Page 73: ...e your laundry a fresh natural fragrance It makes garments soft to handle and prevents static build up during tumble drying For delicates This liquid detergent is ideal for the gentle treatment of delicate fabrics such as wool and silk Its special formulation cleans effectively at temperatures as low as 20 C while protecting the colour of your delicate garments UltraWhite This multi purpose powder...

Page 74: ...ing Sportswear The Miele sportswear detergent is designed to clean sportswear whilst taking care of the special microfibres used in these garments It will help to neutralise and remove odours whilst protecting the colour of the fabric and preventing static build up Down Items This special purpose detergent contains a mild tenside and has been specially formulated to keep down filled items supple a...

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