Miele W 833, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ing instructions for washing machine W 833 It is essential to read these oper ating instructions before installing or Q using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine M Nr 04 613 450 ...

Page 2: ...ashing 11 Changing the programme sequence 14 Adding or removing washing 15 Adding detergent 16 Fabric conditioners starch formulations 17 Programme selection 18 Programme sequence 20 Care symbols 22 Additional options 23 Maintenance Cleaning and care 25 Problem solving guide 29 After sales service 34 Programmable functions Programmable functions Selection 41 Programmable functions To programme 42 ...

Page 3: ...tand pressures up to 70 bar 3 Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow 4 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Facia panel with controls 6 Drum door 7 Panel for access to fluff filter drain pump and emergency door release 8 Four height adjustable feet Guide to the machine 3 ...

Page 4: ...off or interrupts a programme d Pushbuttons for additional options Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment i Pre wash Compartment j Main wash Compartment p with lid Conditioner e Spin speed selector f Programme sequence indicator and control lights g Programme selector Guide to the machine 4 ...

Page 5: ...e that the connection data on the data plate fusing voltage and fre quency matches the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a quali fied electrician The electrical safety of this ma chine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations It is most import ant that this basic safety ...

Page 6: ... a clean condition at all times Any dam age which may be caused by cock roaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Before using the machine for the first time check that the transit fit ting at the rear of the machine has been removed see section on Installa tion During spinning a transit fitting which is still in place may result in dam age to both the machine and adja...

Page 7: ...hing machine Always ob serve the manufacturer s instructions carefully Dye removers may contain sulphur compounds which cause damage such as corrosion to the machines Do not use dye removers in this machine 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 during a hot wash programme Always make sure t...

Page 8: ...P Rather than just throwing these ma terials away please take them to the nearest local authority collection point for specific waste Disposal of your old machine Old machines may contain material which can be reclaimed or recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap mer chant about potential recycling schemes Ensure that the machine presents no danger to childre...

Page 9: ...so a pre wash is not auto matically included in the programmes If it is wanted a simple press on the pre wash selector includes it Economy tips To help you wash most economically remember the following tips The automatic load control facility allows you to wash individual loads of between 1 and 5 kg Ideally wash with the maximum load specified for each programme This uses the en ergy to the best a...

Page 10: ...r hardness reminder The amount of detergent will depend on various factors including the water hardness level in your area The dial located in the detergent dis penser box can be turned to the rele vant setting as a water hardness re minder using 1 soft 4 very hard Use the spatula supplied with the machine It is located at the rear of the dispenser drawer If you do not know how hard the water is i...

Page 11: ...ile care label Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev eral times before being included in a mixed load Delicate textiles should be washed sep arately in a delicates programme Only wash textiles made from wool or wool mixtures if the textile care label states that they are suitable for ma chine washing Pre treating the washing Badly soiled areas e g collars and c...

Page 12: ... Any loose wiring in bras etc should be removed or sewn in Woollens knitted garments T shirts etc Turn inside out if the manufacturer rec ommends it 4Close the drum door Make sure no items of washing are caught between the drum door and the door seal 5Turn on the stopcock if it is not already on 6Add detergent See Section on Detergent for details To start a programme 1Turn the programme selector t...

Page 13: ...4Remove the washing Make sure the drum is empty Items left behind could shrink or colour run in the next wash 5Check the folds in the door seal for buttons etc 6Turn off the stop cock at the end of the day 7Close the drum door Otherwise there is a danger of objects being placed inadvertently in the drum If these remained unnoticed and were washed in the next load they could damage the washing Brie...

Page 14: ... Fin ish Start A new programme can be selected when only the ON indicator light is still on Changing a programme which has been locked see Section on Activating programmable functions To omit a programme stage Turn the programme selector to Fin ish Start As soon as the programme sequence light for the stage at which the pro gramme should continue starts flashing Turn the programme selector switch ...

Page 15: ...TONS and QUICK WASH 40 C The door can be opened in the follow ing programme stages Main wash Rinses Please note that the door can only be opened when the suds temperature is less than 55 C MINIMUM IRON and WOOLLENS The door can be opened during the fol lowing programme stage Main wash Washing cannot be added or removed later if the following additional options or programmable functions have been s...

Page 16: ...become grey and hard to the touch Greasy particles cling to the washing Lime deposits on the heater ele ments too much results in the following Excessive foam Low level of agitation Poor washing and rinsing results Water is taken in through compartment i in the pre wash Water is taken in through compartment j in the main wash If the capacity of compartment j is insufficient for the amount of deter...

Page 17: ...r remains in the fabric condi tioner compartment p If preferred turn the spin speed se lector to Rinse hold to allow the load to steep in the fabric condi tioner retexturiser Starch liquid starch Prepare and dispense the starch sol ution in accordance with the manu facturer s instructions Add to compartment i Select the spin speed Turn the programme selector to Starch The Soak Pre wash indicator w...

Page 18: ...stockings in man made fibres not wool or wool blends 60 C to cold Curtains declared machine washable by the manufacturer pre wash probably advisable 30 C to cold WOOLLENS Programme for machine washable wool fabrics bearing the machine washable care label there is not a pre wash option See Care Symbol Chart 40 C to cold QUICKWASH 40 C 7 Very lightly soiled fabrics Not suitable for Delicates 40 C St...

Page 19: ... is warmed to 24 C This helps the effect of the detergent For shorter programmes use Delicates Short wash and not QUICKWASH 40 C Fill the drum loosely 1 2 to 3 4 full Soak Pre wash Short Dust in curtains usually makes pre wash advisable 1 kg If cold is selected for the temperature the water is warmed to 24 C This helps the effect of the detergent 2 5 kg Water plus Add less detergent half load 5 kg...

Page 20: ... available Programme section not available 1 A 4th rinse automatically switches in if there is too much foam in the drum or if a spin speed lower than 800 rpm has been selected 2 Increasing the water level The water level can be increased from a low level to a higher level by pressing the Water plus button 3 Top up rinse Additional water flows into the drum and the suds are cooled slightly Hot wat...

Page 21: ...s Final spin The maximum spin speed according to the programme is held constant for a fixed period of time In the programmes MINIMUM IRON WOOL and Separate Rinse the spin speed is automatically limited to 900 rpm and in the DELICATES programme to 600 rpm even if the selector has been set to a higher spin speed A lower speed can be selected Anti crease action Guards against the tendency for creases...

Page 22: ...l is registered by the IWS International Wool Secretariat Hand wash h do not wash ABC dry clean D do not dry clean y suitable for chlorine bleach z do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry q at normal temperature r at low temperature s do not tumble dry Ironing I hot iron H medium hot iron G cool iron J do not iron N B If you have any textiles with the older wash care labels select a pro gramme accor...

Page 23: ... be bleached out e g blood fats and oils cocoa Soak duration 2 hours Amount of detergent for Soak The amount of detergent recom mended by the detergent manufac turers should be distributed according to to the wash programme which is to be run after the Soak process Programmes without pre wash Add the total amount of detergent to compartment j or directly into the drum on top of the laundry Program...

Page 24: ...ed by turn ing the spin speed selector to the set ting required but also depends on the basic wash programme chosen Without final spin Interim rinse and spin is carried out in the relevant programmes Washing is not spun after the final rinse but the water is drained away and the machine goes straight into the anti crease stage Rinse hold Interim rinse and spin is carried out in the relevant progra...

Page 25: ...lass or all purpose cleaners These might cause damage to the plastic surfaces because of the chemicals they contain Detergent dispenser drawer Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt Press down the red release knob and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine Clean the detergent dispenser and conditioner dispenser compart ments Regularly remove any deter...

Page 26: ...tion if laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Take the yellow filter flap opener from behind the detergent drawer facia panel see illustration above Open the flap Place a dish under the drain fixture Turn the fluff filter lid round 2 3 times Do not take it right out With large volumes of water when the dish is full screw the fluff filter ...

Page 27: ...k that it is free to rotate Any foreign ob jects causing an obstruction should be removed Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous ing Remove any deposits of lime scale and detergent or foreign bodies from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit as these objects can cause a leakage of water Put the fluff filter back and screw it in firmly Cleaning and care 27 ...

Page 28: ...l back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight Inspect the inlet hose which is sub jected to high pressure while the ma chine is in operation The hose should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been otherwise damaged If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure up to 70 bar Miele...

Page 29: ...r has not been turned to the Finish Start position Turn the programme selector to the Finish Start position Select a programme the Check water inlet outlet indicator light is flash ing The water inlet is blocked but the programme has run normally The stopcock is not opened far enough The inlet hose is kinked The water pressure is too low Call the Service dept The water inlet system is blocked The ...

Page 30: ...selected the ON indicator light is flashing Programme locking is activated There was an attempt to alter the programme Reselect the programme originally chosen the washing is not spun satisfactorily The spin speed selected was too low Select a higher spin speed next time The load was not distributed sufficiently evenly in the drum Laundry was spun at a reduced speed to protect the machine Mix larg...

Page 31: ...e is too low Clean the water inlet filter It may be useful to select Water plus Washing powder used with water softener tends to become sticky Pour washing powder into the dispenser before adding the water softener fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or water remains in the p com partment The dispenser drawer was not pushed right in when the conditioner was being flushed in The siphon t...

Page 32: ...detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not soluble in water These have ended up on the textiles Use detergents containing no zeolites to re wash the load and in the future Liquid detergents usually contain no zeolites Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush liquid detergent does not give the desired result Liquid detergents do not usually remove stains suc...

Page 33: ... door will open Always make sure that the drum is sta tionary before reaching in to remove washing Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous To check water pressure Place a bucket under the stopcock Turn on the stopcock If 5 litres of water flow into the bucket in 15 seconds the water pressure is cor rect Electric socket If there is any doubt about the elec tricity supply socket consult a...

Page 34: ...h are shown on the data plate visible when the door is opened above the porthole glass Example Future updates The indicator light marked PC is reserved for the service engineer for updates in future years to your machine When for example technological devel opments offer advanced modifications to your existing programme cycles a service engineer will be able to input these into your machine contro...

Page 35: ...m wide Ideally the base should be large enough to span several joists and should be bolted to the joists and not only to the floorboards Check for the presence of pipes and cables first The most stable part of a floor is usually in the corner If the machine is installed on a raised plinth it must be secured against slippage during spin using retaining clips available from the Miele Spare Parts Dep...

Page 36: ...lastic caps supplied The machine should not be moved with out the transit fitting in place The transit fitting should be stored in a safe place for future use It must be re fitted if the machine is to be moved again Re fitting is car ried out by reversing the procedure Installation 36 ...

Page 37: ... tegrated installation or installation under a continuous worktop The UBW building under kit cannot be used with sloping facia machines Building under However the machine complete with its own lid which must not be removed can still be slid under a worktop if there is enough space The machine must be allowed to jut out sufficiently for the control panel not to be obscured Washer Dryer stack A Miel...

Page 38: ...a short 3 4 thread the extra washers enclosed should also be in serted in the inlet hose union to com pensate The connection points are subject to mains water pressure Turn on the stop cock slowly and check for leaks Cor rect the positioning of the washers and screw unions if appropriate If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure of up to 70 bar This also applies to all...

Page 39: ...re that the water can flow freely to avoid flooding and to prevent water from being sucked back into the ma chine Connected to a standpipe Connected to a plastic drain pipe with a rubber nipple There is no need to use a non return valve Allow the water to drain off into a floor drain If required the hose can be extended to a length of 5 m The necessary parts can be purchased from the Miele Spare P...

Page 40: ... or col oured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this machine or appliance is fitted with a non rewirea...

Page 41: ...functions set for example by playing children The washing machine ignores any changes after the first three minutes of starting the programme for example if the programme selector switch is set to a different setting or an additional pro gramme is selected The On light starts flashing Once the programme selector switch is turned back to its original position the On light stops flashing To cancel a...

Page 42: ...he ON light now comes on in the se quence display and the Main wash light flashes 2 Activate programmable function 6For the function required turn the pro gramme selector to the appropriate setting as follows for High Water Level programmable function A turn to SEPARATE RINSE for Extra rinse programmable function B turn to Drain for Programme lock programmable function C turn to QUICKWASH 40 C for...

Page 43: ...e Rinses Rinse hold light comes on the relevant programm able function is activated Press the I ON 0 OFF button This finishes the check To cancel the programmable function Repeat the steps 1 to 9 In step 7 the Rinses Rinse hold light now goes out In step 9 Press the I ON 0 OFF button the programmable function is cancelled Programmable functions Check Cancel 43 ...

Page 44: ... kg 0 55 59 1 h 35 mins 1 h 02 mins Minimum iron 40 C 2 5 kg 0 45 65 1 h 20 mins 43 mins Delicates 30 C 1 0 kg 0 40 75 1 h 00 mins 41 mins Woollens 30 C 1 0 kg 0 20 60 49 mins Starch 5 0 kg 19 mins Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given as a result of water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type of load volume fluctuations in the electricity supply a...

Page 45: ...flow pressure min Static water pressure max Drain pump head max Drain pump length max Test certificates awarded Electrically suppressed according to 85 cm 59 5 cm 60 cm 97 cm 94 kg 1600 Newton approx 160 kg 5 kg dry laundry see Data plate 1 bar 10 bar 1 m 5 m Radio tv suppression VDE DIN EN 60555 VDE 0838 Technical data 45 ...

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Page 48: ...Alteration rights reserved 003 4997 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine ...