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Operating instructions for Washing machine W 989i It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident, or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 953 271...
Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your The transport and protective packing dealer, your local waste collection cen- has been selected from materials which tre or scrap merchant about potential are environmentally friendly for disposal recycling schemes.
Guide to the machine General view a Electric supply cable g Door interior plate with fixing points for a front panel b Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system h Four height adjustable feet c Flexible drain hose (with detachable i Access panel for drain pump and fil- swivel elbow) d Detergent dispenser drawer j Panel for emergency door release...
Guide to the machine Control panel a "I-ON / 0-OFF" button g "Spin" button To switch the machine ON or OFF or for spin speed, Rinse hold and With- to interrupt a programme. out final spin b "Door" button h Indicator lights opens the machine door.
The manufacturer is not liable for sponsibility. Repairs should only be un- damage resulting from improper use or dertaken by a Miele approved operation. engineer. This appliance should not be oper- Ensure current is not supplied to the ated by children.
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Warning and safety instructions The Miele "Waterproof system" pro- Do not install your washing ma- tects from water damage provided chine in rooms where temperatures the following conditions have been met: below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The –...
Consult the Miele Cus- Disposal of your old machine tomer Service Department if necessary. Before discarding an old machine Textiles which have been pre- unplug it.
Washing environmentally and economically – Water consumption and energy us- – Use the "Short" wash option for nor- age are determined by the size of the mally or very lightly soiled laundry. load. Load to the maximum recom- – Do not exceed the amounts of deter- mended for the programme selected.
Before using for the first time Water hardness reminder dial Before using the machine for the first Several factors including the water time ensure that it is correctly in- hardness level in your area will affect stalled and connected. See the rele- how much detergent you should use.
How to wash correctly Brief guide Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev- The headings numbered (A,B,C,...) eral times before being included in a show the operating sequence and can mixed load. be used as a brief guide. Delicate textiles should be washed sep- Before washing arately in a delicates programme (use a...
How to wash correctly B Press the "Door" button. To start a programme C Load the drum. G Press in the "I-ON/0-OFF" button. Unfold washing and load loosely in the – The programme selector should be drum. To achieve best results it is ad- pointing to Finish, the indicator light visable to make up mixed loads con- "Anti-crease/Finish"...
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How to wash correctly I Select any additional option re- J Select a spin speed quired. ^ Press the "Spin" button enough times ^ Press the relevant button. until the indicator light for the re- quired final spin speed lights up. Indicator light on = selected In some programmes the maximum Indicator light off = not selected...
How to wash correctly Delay start After washing K Select delay start if required. M Press the "Door" button. N Press and release the "I-On/0-Off" The start of programmes can be de- button. layed from 30 minutes up to a maxi- mum of 24^.
How to wash correctly Adding or removing washing General exceptions: after programme start The door cannot be opened when: Washing can be added or removed af- – the suds temperature is above 55°C. ter the programme has already started, – the additional option "Water plus" has when using the following programmes.
How to wash correctly Programme . . . To select a different programme pro- ceed as follows: . . . interruption ^ With the "I-On/0-Off" button switch off ^ Press the "I-ON/0-OFF" button. the appliance. ^ To continue with the same ^ Turn the programme selector to "Fin- programme press the"I-ON/0-OFF"...
Adding detergent All modern detergents produced for au- Water Hardness tomatic washing machines are suitable, Hardness Type of Hardness °dH range water level in German including liquid, compact (concen- (hardness) mmol / l trated), tablets and special application soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7 detergents.
Adding detergent Adding detergent Water softeners A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in water hardness ranges II-IV. Dispense ac- cording to the amount specified on the packaging. First add detergent and then the water softener. Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water.
Adding detergent Automatic fabric conditioners, Separate fabric conditioner or texturisers, or liquid starch texturiser ^ Open the lid of compartment p. ^ Add fabric conditioner or texturiser to the compartment p. ^ Turn the programme selector to "Starch". ^ Select a spin speed. ^ Press the "Start"...
Programmes Programme selection Programme Fabric Temperature max. spin speed COTTONS Cottons and linen fabrics, eg bed linen, table 95°C to 30°C 1600 linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nap- pies. COTTONS Wash load as for standard tests 60°C 1600 MINIMUM IRON (60°C) white nylon, white polyester fabrics (50°C), 60°C to 30°C coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fab-...
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Programmes max. load Additional options Notes – 5 kg Soak With heavily soiled items select "Soak" or "Pre-wash". Wash – Pre-wash dark colours in liquid detergent. – Short For normally soiled items select "Short". – Water plus (Option 1,2,3,4) 5 kg For test institutes: Programme setting for tests according to EN 60456 Stan- dard Programme...
Programmes Care symbols - washing Care Fabric Description of Programme: symbols types process Cottons Normal (maxi- Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash no bar mum) machine action and nor- mal spinning Synthetics Reduced (me- Delicates single bar dium) machine action and re- *If the gentle action option has been duced spinning programmed into your machine via the...
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Programmes Important - other care symbols Hand wash Do not wash Dry clean Do not dry clean Suitable for chlorine bleach- Do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry At normal temperature At low temperature Do not tumble dry Ironing Hot iron Medium hot iron Cool iron Do not iron...
Additional options To select an additional option to the ba- Deleting soak time sic programme press the button for that Keep pressing the "Soak" button, until option. The indicator light for the option the indicator light goes out. button comes on. If an additional option is chosen which Adding detergent for the Soak op- is incompatible with the basic...
Additional options Water plus Spin The water level increases in "soak", A final spin is carried out at the end pre-wash", "main wash" and / or of each of the basic programmes, if a "rinses", and / or an extra rinse can spin speed had been selected.
Additional options Electronic programme locking Switching off programme locking A Press the "Start" button until the Programme locking prevents the ma- "locked" check light goes out. chine from being opened or the programme cancelled using a wash Exception: programme. The indicator light "Anti-crease/Finish" in the Sequence display flashes.
Additional options Electronic Locking To switch off the locking function Repeat steps A to G. The check light The locking function prevents your "locked" goes out. machine being used without your knowledge. when the locking function is switched – the machine cannot be opened, –...
Display Soak The time left shows in the display, or If a time is selected for soaking, this is the time left plus soak time or the de- added to the prescribed running time lay start period. for the programme and the total shown In addition it serves as a display for in the display.
Programmable functions The programmable functions enable Option 2 the user to introduce further features as Increase in the water level in soak, pre- required. The programmable functions wash, main wash and rinses for Cot- remain stored in memory until they are tons, Minimum iron, Delicates, Quick cancelled by the user.
Programmable functions P9 = Gentle action P11 = Memory function For gentle washing of slightly soiled If an additional option is selected for items. Drum action is reduced. a programme, and / or the spin speed is altered, the machine stores Gentle action can be used with the Cot- these changes in memory at the start tons, Minimum iron, Quick Wash, Mixed...
Programmable functions Programming and storing in 2. Selecting a programmable function memory E For the programmable function re- quired turn the programme selector The programmable functions are acti- to the setting given: vated using the additional option but- – for P1 High Water level tons and the programme selector in to - MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons - special combinations, which intro-...
Programmable functions 3. To activate or deactivate a 4. Storing the programmable function programmable function. in memory H Switch the machine off with the For the programmable functions P1, "I-ON/0-OFF" button. P4, P9, P10, P11. Now you can start the wash G Pressing the "Start"...
E-cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part Number 98013530, which is suit- able for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt. ^ Clean the dispenser compartments and conditioner channel. Regularly remove any detergent resi- dues. ^ Press down the red release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump Check the fluff (drain) filter initially after 3-4 washes to ascertain how often it is likely to require cleaning. With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of water run out. If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa- ter will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres).
Cleaning and care ^ Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous- ing. Remove any deposits of lime scale and detergent or foreign objects from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit (as these objects can cause a leakage of water).
Cleaning and care ^ First turn off the stopcock. Cleaning the filter in the water inlet ^ Unscrew the threaded union connect- ing the free end of the inlet hose to The washing machine has a filter to the stopcock. protect the water inlet valve.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appli- ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit- ably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Problem solving guide The programme does not start. What to do if ... Possible cause Remedy The Anti-crease / Fin- There is no power. Check that ish indicator light is – the door is properly closed. not on. – the mains plug is plugged in. –...
Problem solving guide The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes What to do if ... Possible cause Remedy The buzzer sounds and The water outlet is Clean the fluff (drain) filter the Check drain light is blocked. and drain pump.
Problem solving guide A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. What to do if ... Possible cause Remedy The Check drain The drain outlet is re- Clean the fluff (drain) filter and light flashes. stricted.
Problem solving guide General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result What to do if . . . Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes The four feet are not Level the machine. See advice during the spin cycle. resting evenly on the on installation.
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Problem solving guide What to do if ... Possible cause Remedy The pump makes These do not indicate a fault. They occur at the end of strange noises. a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation. Large residues of de- The water supply pres- –...
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Problem solving guide What to do if . . . Possible cause Remedy Grey, greasy parti- Insufficient amounts of – Add more detergent. cles cling to detergent were used to – Before washing the next load washed laundry. break down the particles run a COTTONS 95°C of grease in heavily programme with powder de-...
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa- ter will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres). Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water drain- ing out of the machine will still be hot.
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Problem solving guide Door hinged left Always make sure the drum is sta- tionary before reaching in to the ma- chine to remove washing. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. Door hinged right ^ Open the access panel on the right hand side of the plinth.
PC is reserved for the service engineer, for updates to your machine – Your Miele Dealer or in future years. – Your nearest Miele Service depart- When for example technological devel- ment opments offer advanced modifications (see back cover for the address).
The most stable part of the floor is usually in the corner. If the machine is installed on a raised plinth, it has to be secured 1. Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°. against slippage during spin using retaining clips (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept).
Installation 2. Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°. 4. Plug the two holes with the plastic caps supplied. The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store the transit bars as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use.
Installation Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ With a screwdriver loosen and turn the foot 1 together with the counternut 2 to the left, (see illustra- tion below) and screw out.
910 mm or 950 to 960 mm from the floor, requires one or two raising kit(s) respectively, available with fitting in- structions from Miele dealers and the Miele Spare Parts dept. – The machine should never be oper- ated without the front panel firmly in place.
If the unit is fitted in a MIELE KITCHEN, a door panel with the appro- – altering the position of the nuts priate dimensions and the necessary holes pre-drilled can be provided.
Installation Drilling template Example 1: ^ Place the template on the lower edge ^ Drill all fixing holes for the inner door of the rear of the door panel. panel to the specified depth. On chipboard fronts: inject silicone seal- There are four short parallel marks in all ant (supplied) into the (= Ø...
Installation Example 2: ^ Drill the numbered holes and the screw points for the inner door panel to the specified depth. On chipboard fronts: inject silicone sealant (supplied) into the (= Ø 10 mm) free holes. Note that some different holes are re- quired for left or right hand hingeing.
Installation Aligning the door To align the door add or remove the spacers located underneath the door The door must align so that it is flush latch. with the control panel. If the door is not Additional spacers are supplied in the flush with the control panel it will not accessory pack.
Washer and dryer Stack Before fitting the plinth facing, please A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked note: with this washing machine. A stacking Under no circumstances must any- kit* and special accessories* are nec- thing be stuck over the flap(s) in the essary.
Installation Connection to water supply Fitting The machine should be connected to a The Miele Waterproof-System con- nected between the stopcock and the mains water supply in accordance with standard regulations. In Germany the machine offers the safest protection washing machine is not required to against water leaks.
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Only use a genuine Miele "Waterproof length of approx. 4.5 metres is available system" able to withstand pressure of as an optional extra from your Miele up to 70 bar, should you ever need a dealer or the Spare Parts Department.
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Installation The "Waterproof system" must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar. Important! The plastic casing of the water connec- tion contains an electric component. Do not dip into any liquid!
If required, the drain hose can be ex- tended to a length of 5 m. The neces- sary parts can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department, or your Miele dealer. For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second...
Installation Electrical connection U.K. Where it is necessary to change plugs, if the colours of the wires in the mains All electrical work should be carried out lead of this appliance do not corre- only by a suitably qualified and compe- spond with the coloured markings iden- tent person, in strict accordance with tifying the terminals of your plug, pro-...
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Installation Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non- rewireable plug, the following informa- tion applies: If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product, it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted.
Consumption data Programme Load Consumption data (without any additional op- Energy Water Programme time tions or in kWh litres normal short programmable functions) COTTONS 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 1 h 54 mins 1 h 22 mins 60°C 5.0 kg 0.95 1 h 58 mins 1 h 16 mins 40°C...
Technical Data Height 82.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 60.0 cm Depth with door open 118.0 cm Weight 96 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data...
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