Operating and installation instructions

for Washer-extractor
WS 5425 MC 13

It is essential to read these

operating instructions before Gi
installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 545 641

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 Contents

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Caring for our environment

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal of your old machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Economy tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guide to the machine

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Multi function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to wash correctly

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Coin-box / time counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To change a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To cancel a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To omit a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To repeat a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Textile care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Water softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Washing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fabric conditioners, texturisers and liquid starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner, texturiser or liquid starch . . . . . . 21
Manually adding liquid or powder starch during a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programmes
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the filters in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To clean the filter in the inlet hose: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installation
View from rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Removing the transit fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Levelling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation on a raised plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Washer and Dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Coin mechanism / Time counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connection of single and two phase machines: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connection of machines supplied with a cable and plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Electrical connection WSE 5425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Electrical connection Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
German standard version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connection to cold water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connection to hot water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connection to drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Machines with a drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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 Warning and safety instructions
The electrical safety of this appli-
Read the operating instructions be- ance can only be guaranteed when
fore using this machine for the first continuity is complete between the ma-
time. They contain important infor- chine and an effective earthing system
mation about the safety, use and which complies with local and national
maintenance of the machine. This regulations. It is most important that this
way you will avoid the risk of acci- basic safety requirement is regularly
dents and damage to the machine. tested by a qualified electrician.
Keep these operating instructions in The manufacturer cannot be held re-
a safe place and ensure that new sponsible for the consequences of an
users are familiar with the content. inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec-
Pass them on to any future owner of tric shock).
the machine.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Correct usage Unauthorised repairs could result in un-
Only use the machine to wash foreseen dangers for the user, for which
items which are specified by the the manufacturer cannot accept re-
manufacturer to be machine-washable sponsibility. Repairs should only be un-
on the wash-care label. dertaken by a Miele approved
Any other applications may be danger- engineer.
ous. The manufacturer is not liable for Ensure current is not supplied to the
damage resulting from improper use or appliance while maintenance or repair
operation. work is being carried out.

This machine should not be oper- The machine is only completely

ated by children. Supervise its use isolated from the electricity supply
by the elderly or infirm. when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
Technical safety and the plug is withdrawn, or
Before setting up the machine, – it is switched off at the mains, or
check it for any externally visible
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
damage. Do not install and use a dam-
aged machine.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre-
quency) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fied electrician.

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 Warning and safety instructions
The best materials are used in the Before using the machine for the
manufacture of this machine, and first time, check that the transit fit-
every care is taken to check all parts. ting at the rear of the machine has been
However, with time, deterioration of removed (see section on "Installation").
parts can occur, especially with such During spinning, a transit fitting which is
components as hoses, giving rise to still in place may result in damage to
leaks. This should be borne in mind if both the machine and adjacent furni-
operating the machine without supervi- ture or appliances.
sion. Check the hoses regularly for
Avoid contact of stainless steel sur-
signs of wear, and change in good
faces (front, lid, casing) with liquid
time, to avoid leaks and subsequent
cleaning and disinfecting agents which
damage.
contain chlorine or sodium
Faulty components must only be hypochlorite. These agents can have a
replaced by genuine Miele original corrosive effect on stainless steel. Ag-
spare parts. Only when these parts are gressive vapours containing chlorine
fitted can the safety standards of the bleach can also be corrosive. Do not
machine be guaranteed. store open containers of these agents
near the machine.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation Turn off the stopcock if the ma-
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay chine is to be left for any length of
particular attention to keeping the appli- time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is
ance and its surroundings in a clean no floor drain (gully) in the immediate
condition at all times. Any damage vicinity.
which may be caused by cockroaches
Flooding danger
or other vermin will not be covered by
If hooking the drain hose into a
the guarantee.
wash basin, check that the water can
drain off quickly enough to prevent the
Use sink from overflowing.
Do not install the machine in rooms Make sure the drain hose is secure, so
where temperatures below freezing that the force of the water flowing out of
may occur. Frozen hoses may burst un- the hose does not dislodge it. Other-
der pressure.The reliability of the elec- wise this will result in flooding.
tronic control unit may be impaired at Take care to ensure that foreign ob-
temperatures below freezing point. jects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, paper
clips) do not find their way into the ma-
chine with the washing. These may
damage components of the machine
(e.g. suds container, drum), which in
turn can result in damage to the wash-
ing.

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 Warning and safety instructions
If the correct amount of detergent Accessories
is dispensed, the machine should
Accessory parts may only be fitted
not need to be descaled. If, however,
when expressly approved by Miele.
you do wish to descale the machine
If other parts are used, guarantee, per-
only use proprietary non-corrosive
formance and product liability claims
descaling agents and strictly observe
may be invalidated.
the instructions on the packaging. If in
doubt contact the Miele Customer Ser-
vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer. Disposal of your old machine
Textiles which have been Before discarding an old machine
pre-treated in solvent based clean- unplug it. Render the plug useless.
ing agents must be thoroughly rinsed in Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-
clean water before being washed in the pliance to prevent misuse. This should
machine. be done by a competent person.

Never use solvent based cleaning

agents in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts
and create toxic fumes. Such deter-
gents also pose a fire and explosion
hazard.
Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a washing machine. Always ob-
serve the manufacturer’s instructions
carefully.
Colour run and dye removers may
contain sulphur compounds which
cause damage such as corrosion. Do
not use these products in this machine.
If washing at very high tempera-
tures remember that the porthole
glass will be hot . Do not let children
touch it during a hot wash programme.
Always make sure the drum is sta-
tionary before reaching in to re-
move washing. Reaching into a moving
drum is extremely dangerous.

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 Caring for our environment

Disposal of the packing Economy tips

material To help you wash most economically,
The transport and protective packing remember the following tips:
has been selected from materials which – Always wash with the maximum laun-
are environmentally friendly for disposal dry load specified for each
and can normally be recycled. programme. This uses the energy to
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, the best advantage.
bags etc. are disposed of safely and – Only use the correct amount of deter-
kept out of the reach of babies and gent required as recommended by
young children. Danger of suffocation! the manufacturer on the detergent
Rather than just throwing these package.
materials away, please ensure they are – If laundry is not heavily soiled, select
offered for recycling. a lower temperature setting than indi-
cated on the laundry care label. Use
Disposal of your old machine the "Short" programme for laundry
Old machines contain materials which that just needs freshening up, or is
can be recycled. Please contact your only very lightly soiled.
dealer, your local waste collection cen-
tre or scrap merchant about potential
recycling schemes.
Ensure that the machine presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate ad-
vice in the "Warning and safety instruc-
tions".

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 Guide to the machine

Front view Use

This washer-extractor is particularly
suitable for regular use in high demand
areas such as communal laundry
rooms, halls of residence, sheltered
housing, guest houses etc.

a Machine lid
b Control panel
Detergent dispenser
c Drum door
d Access panel for fluff filter, drain
pump and emergency door release
e Height adjustable feet

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 Guide to the machine

Control panel

a Door button a e Programme sequence indicator

lights
Opens the drum door and releases
any additional option buttons which g/h On / Start
have been pushed in. i Pre-wash
b Additional option buttons j Main wash
+i With Pre-wash n Rinse
Can be selected with programmes n Rinse
A, B, C, E
n/mRinse / Starch
m Starch
q Drain
Can be selected with programmes
A, B, E, F u Final spin
w No final spin r End
Can be selected with programmes pq Water inlet / Drain
A, B, C, D, E, F f Programme selector
c Start button h A Cottons
Starts the programme B Minimum iron
d Multi function display and indica- C Delicates / Synthetics
tor lights D Woollens
E Short
F Separate rinse
G Separate spin
H Separate drain

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 Guide to the machine

Multi function display

a Display
b Indicator lights for
– Temperature %°C
After a programme has started the
actual suds temperature is displayed
in 5°C steps until the temperature set
for the main wash is reached.
The Temperature %°C indicator lights
up.
– Time left j min
Once the temperature set for the
main wash has been reached the
time left for the programme to run
shows in the display in hours and
minutes.
The Time left j min indicator lights
up.
The time left counts down in one min-
ute intervals.

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 Before using for the first time

Important: the machine must be cor-

rectly installed and connected to the
electricity and water supplies in ac-
cordance with national and local
safety regulations.

Check that the transit fitting at the

rear of the machine has been re-
moved.

See "Installation", "Electrical connec-

tion" and "Plumbing" at the end of
this booklet.

Flushing out the machine

Any residual lubricants and water from
testing still in the machine should be
flushed out as follows:
A Run the first wash programme with-
out laundry.
B Add a little detergent to compart-
ment j.
C Turn the programme selector to the
A Cottons 60°C programme.
D Press the h Start button.
On completion of the programme turn
the programme selector back to
the r End position.

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 How to wash correctly

Brief instructions Dark textiles often contain excess dye

and should be washed separately sev-
For brief instructions follows steps
eral times before being included in a
(A,B,C ,...).
mixed load.
Before washing Delicate textiles should be washed sep-
arately in a delicates programme (use a
A Sort the laundry.
washing bag where appropriate).
Only wash textiles made from wool or
wool mixtures if they are declared as
being suitable for machine washing on
the textile care label.
^ Pre-treating the washing.
Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and
cuffs, and water soluble stains can be
pre-treated with bar soap, liquid deter-
gent or detergent mixed into a solution
or paste.
With particularly stubborn stains ask
your dry cleaner for advice.
^ Empty all pockets.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, agents in this machine.
paper clips, etc.) can cause dam-
age to garments and components in – With curtains:
the machine. Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
Most garments have a textile care label – Bras:
in the collar or side seam. Sort the laun- Ensure any underwiring is securely
dry by care label symbols. See "Textile sewn in. If not remove it.
care symbols" for an explanation of the
symbols. – Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
Only wash items stated by the manu- Turn inside out if recommended by
facturer to be machine washable on the the manufacturer.
care label.
– Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc. before washing.
– Fasten duvet covers to prevent
smaller items rolling up inside them.

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 How to wash correctly
B Open the drum door. To start the programme
C Load the drum. G Turn the programme selector to
the required programme
Unfold the laundry and load loosely in
.
the drum. To achieve best results it is
advisable to make up mixed loads con- H Select additional options if re-
sisting of both large and small items. quired.
This improves the washing effect and
^ Press the additional option button re-
helps distribute the load evenly during
quired (see "Programme chart").
spinning.
The additional option can be dese-
Overloading causes creasing and re-
lected by pressing the button again.
duces cleaning efficiency.

Do not exceed the following maxi-

mum loads:
Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg
Minimum iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
Delicates / Synthetics . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg
Woollens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 kg
Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
D Close the drum door.
Make sure that no garments are caught
between the drum door and the seal.
E Add detergent and fabric condi-
tioner or liquid starch if required.
See "Detergent" for further informa-
tion.
F Open the stopcock.

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 How to wash correctly
Coin-box / time counter J Press the h Start button.
I If your machine is fitted with a The programme starts.
Coin-box / time counter:
^ Insert coins / tokens.
^ Press the h Start button.

Failing to follow these instructions

will result in coins or tokens being
"swallowed".

Coins will also be lost if after inserting

the coins / tokens and before pressing
the h Start button:
– the door is opened.
– the programme selector is turned be-
yond the r End position to another
programme.
– a programme is interrupted for more
than 20 seconds in a machine oper-
ating with a coin time counter.

Coins and tokens should be emptied

on a regular basis to ensure the coin
box does not get jammed full.

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 How to wash correctly
After washing
K Turn the programme selector
to r End.
L Close the stopcocks.
M Press the a door button.
N Remove the laundry.

Only remove laundry from the ma-

chine once the drum has stopped
turning. Reaching into a moving
drum is extremely dangerous and
could result in injury.

Make sure the drum is empty, otherwise

when the machine is next used, these
items may become damaged (e.g.
shrink) or cause other laundry to discol-
our.

O Check the folds in the door seal for

any small articles such as buttons
or other foreign objects which
might be lodged there.

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 How to wash correctly

To change a programme To omit a programme stage

Programmes A, B, C, D, E can be ^ Turn the programme selector to
changed at any time as long as the r End.
programme sequence allows for this.
As soon as the programme sequence
^ Turn the programme selector to the light for the stage at which the
required programme. The new programme should continue starts
programme will continue from the flashing:
same stage that the previously se-
^ Turn the programme selector back to
lected programme was at.
the appropriate programme within 3
Except: seconds.
If the programme selector was turned
past the r End position, in which case To repeat a programme stage
the previous programme would be can-
celled and the new programme would Pre-requisite:
have to be started afresh. A programme stage must have finished
before it can be repeated:
The previous programme would also be
cancelled if the programme selector ^ Turn the programme selector to
was moved from or to the following: r End.

– F Separate rinse When r End lights up in the sequence

display:
– G Separate spin
^ Select the programme required.
– H Separate drain
^ Press the h Start button.
When using a coin box / time coun- ^ After approx. 5 seconds, turn the
ter the programme is locked after 3 programme selector to r End again.
minutes and no more changes are
possible. Once the indicator light of the
programme stage to be repeated starts
flashing:
To cancel a programme
^ Turn the programme selector to the
^ Turn the programme selector to the
appropriate programme
r End position.
within 3 seconds.
The programme sequence indicator
lights flash through the other
programme stages until the r End
position is reached.

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 Textile care symbols

Washing / Handwash
9 Cottons 95°C h Do not wash
8 Cottons 60°C apf Dry clean
7 Cottons 40°C D Do not dry clean
5 Minimum iron 95°C y Suitable for chlorine bleaching
4 Minimum iron 60°C z Not suitable for chlorine
2 Minimum iron 40°C bleaching
41 Delicates/Synthetics
c Machine washable
Woollens Tumble dry
The significance of the bar beneath the q At normal temperature
wash tub: r At the lower temperature
e no bar, s Do not tumble dry
normal (maximum) agitation, eg Cot-
tons or Minimum iron programme Ironing
f bar, I Hot iron
reduced overall action, eg Minimum
iron or Delicates programme H Medium hot iron
g broken bar, G Cool iron
much reduced (minimum) agitation, J Do not iron
Woollens programme

Machine washable woollens

Use the woollens programme only for
items bearing a "machine washable
woollens" care label.

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 Detergent
All modern detergents produced for See "Problem solving guide" for advice
automatic washing machines are suit- on how to deal with textiles heavily
able, including liquid, compact (con- soiled with oil or grease.
centrated), and special application de-
tergents. Water hardness
Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these Hardness Water mmol/l German
are supplied with the detergent. range scale
°d
Woollens and knitwear containing wool I soft 0 - 1.3 0-7
mixtures should be washed using a de- II medium 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14
tergent specifically designed for wash- III hard 2.5 - 3.8 14 - 21
ing woollens. IV very hard over 3.8 over 21

Instructions for use and recommended

amounts are given on the detergent
packaging. It is important to dispense the
The right amount to dispense will de- correct amount, because...
pend on the following:
...too little detergent results in:
– The quantity of laundry
– Laundry not getting properly clean
– The soiling level of the laundry and with time it may become grey
Lightly soiled and hard to the touch.
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly – Greasy particles clinging to the laun-
slight body odour. dry.
Normally soiled – Limescale building up on heater
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight elements.
stains.
Heavily soiled ...too much detergent results in:
Stains and soiling clearly visible. – Excessive foam.
– The water hardness level in the area – Low level of agitation.
If you do not know the hardness level
contact your local water authority – Poor wash, rinse and spin results.
who will be able to advise you. – A burden to the environment.

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 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. Dispense the
detergent as required for soft water.

Washing with several

components
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
dispense the agents into compartment
^ Open the detergent dispenser j in the following order:
drawer and add detergent, fabric 1. Detergent
conditioner and starch to the correct
compartment as follows: 2. Water softener

i = Detergent for the pre-wash 3. Stain removers

(if this option has been This way the agents are distributed
selected) more evenly.
j = Detergent for the main wash
p = Fabric conditioner, texturisers
or liquid starch

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 Detergent

Fabric conditioners, texturisers The conditioner or liquid starch is auto-

and liquid starch matically dispensed in the last rinse. At
the end of the programme a small
Fabric conditioners make garments soft amount of water remains in compart-
and fluffy to handle and help prevent ment p.
static cling when tumble drying.
Texturisers are synthetic starch formula- If starching frequently, clean the dis-
tions which stiffen items of laundry, e.g. penser compartment and especially
shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. the siphon tube and conditioner
channel on a regular basis. See
Starch stiffens and gives body to items "Cleaning and care - Cleaning the
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and detergent dispenser drawer".
bed linen.
^ Dispense according to the manufac- Manually adding liquid or powder
turer’s instructions. starch during a programme
^ Prepare the starch solution as stated
Automatic dispensing of fabric on the packet.
conditioner, texturiser or liquid
starch ^ Select the programme required and
also push in the "Starch m" button.
^ Open the lid to compartment p. The programme and the "time left" in-
dicator will pause before the last
rinse.
The "Starch m" indicator light co-
mes on.
^ Add the starch formulation to com-
partment i.
^ Press and release the "Starch m"
button to continue the programme.
"w No final spin" can be selected to
keep creasing to a minimum. The water
is drained away, and the load can be
taken dripping wet from the drum.
^ Add the fabric conditioner, texturiser
or liquid starch. Do not exceed the
maximum level mark.
^ Close the compartment lid.
^ Push in the dispenser drawer.

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 Programmes

Programme chart
Programme Fabric type Temperature max.
rpm
Cottons Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed 95°C to 40°C 1200
linen, table linen, towelling, jeans,
T-shirts, underwear, nappies.
Minimum Textiles made with synthetic, mixed 95°C to 40°C 900
iron fibres, or minimum iron cottons, e.g.
shirts, blouses, workwear, table linen
Delicates / Textiles made with acrylics, acetate 60°C to 30°C 600
Synthetics and triacetate, as well as 100% cotton
shirts and blouses and other delicate
garments.
Machine washable curtains. 30°C 600

Woollens Woollens or wool blend fabrics which 30°C 1200

have a textile care label stating that
they are machine washable.
Short Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can 40°C 1200
be washed in the Cottons programme.

Separate Articles which have been washed by 1200

rinse hand and only need to be rinsed in
the machine.

Separate For spinning garments which have 1200

spin been hand washed. These must be
suitable for spinning in a machine.
Separate For laundry which is to be taken out of
drain the drum dripping wet before the end
of a programme.
Additional options
+i "With pre-wash"
For heavily soiled and stained textiles.

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max. load Additional Notes

options
5 kg – With pre-wash For heavily soiled laundry press the "With
– Starch pre-wash " button. For dark coloured fab-
– No final spin rics use a liquid detergent.
2.5 kg – With pre-wash For heavily soiled laundry press the "With
– Starch pre-wash " button.
– No final spin
1 kg – With pre-wash Use the woollens programme for any tex-
– No final spin tiles which contain wool.

Load loosely in – With pre-wash Dust in curtains usually makes using a

the drum filling no – No final spin programme with pre-wash advisable.
more than 1/3 full
1.5 kg – No final spin Use liquid detergent for machine washable
woollens

2.5 kg – With pre-wash Use less powder (as for a half load)
– Starch
– No final spin
5 kg Also suitable in certain circumstances
where an extra rinse might be required
(turn the programme selector to "Separate
rinse" after the last rinse has taken place).
5 kg

m "Starch"
For freshly washed textiles such as table cloths, napkins, uniforms etc.

w "No final spin"

For laundry which is not to be spun but taken from the drum dripping wet.

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Programme sequence
The programme sequences outlined Woollens
below are based on the basic Main wash
programme with a full load. Additional Water level: low
options which can be selected have not Rinses
been taken into account. Water level: low
The programme sequence indicator No. of rinses: 2
lights show the stage the programme Final spin: max. 1200 rpm
has reached. Reduced drum agitation.

Cottons
Main wash Short 40°C
Water level: low Main wash
Rinses Water level: low
Water level: medium Rinses
No. of rinses Water level: medium
- 3 with a max. load No. of rinses: 2
- 2 with a partial load Final spin: max. 1200 rpm
Final spin: max. 1200 rpm

During programme selection the nomi-

Minimum iron nal temperature for that programme
shows in the display and the tempera-
Main wash
ture and start indicator lights come on.
Water level: low
Rinses
Water level: medium
No. of rinses: 3
Final spin: max. 900 rpm

Delicates / Synthetics
Main wash
Water level: high
Rinses
Water level: high
No. of rinses: 3
Final spin: max. 600 rpm

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 Programmes

Additional programmable
functions
It is possible to have additional pro-
grammable functions and / or
programme sequence changes carried
out by a Miele Service Dealer or Ser-
vice Engineer.
Any changes to the standard machine
version must be noted on a card left
with the machine as a record for any
subsequent servicing work.

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 Cleaning and care
Extra cleaning
Disconnect the machine from the
If you wash mainly with low tempera-
mains electricity supply and with-
tures it is a good idea to carry out a hot
draw the plug from the socket prior
wash approx. every six weeks. This will
to cleaning the machine.
help prevent deposits and unpleasant
smells building up in the machine
Cleaning the machine which can occur when washing is
^ Clean the casing with a mild mainly done at low temperatures. If you
non-abrasive detergent or soap and have no reason to wash occasionally at
water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. this high temperature, then run a Cot-
tons 95ºC programme with detergent
^ Clean the control panel with a damp but no laundry at regular intervals.
cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
^ The drum and any other stainless
steel components can be cleaned
using a suitable proprietary stain-
less-steel cleaning agent. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on the
packaging.

Do not use abrasive cleaning

agents, disinfecting agents or sol-
vents.
These can cause considerable dam-
age to the machine because of the
chemicals they contain.

Avoid contact of stainless steel sur-

faces (front, lid, casing) with liquid
cleaning and disinfecting agents
which contain chlorine or sodium
hypochlorite. These agents can
have a corrosive effect on stainless
steel. Aggressive vapours contain-
ing chlorine bleach can also be cor-
rosive. Do not store open containers
of these agents near the machine.

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 Cleaning and care

Cleaning the drainage system ^ Place a suitable container (2 litres)

underneath the drain fixture.
Check the fluff filter, initially after 3 - 4
washes to ascertain how often it is likely
to require cleaning.
Under normal conditions approx. 2
litres of water will drain out of the ma-
chine when the fluff filter is removed.
However, if the drain outlet is blocked,
more water will be retained in the ma-
chine (max. 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 or burn-
^ Turn the fluff filter lid round 2-3 times.
ing.
Do not take it right out. Approx. 2
litres of water will drain out.
^ Switch the machine off (either open
the door or switch off at the mains If there is a blockage more water than
and withdraw the plug). this will drain out and the container will
need to be emptied several times.

To stop the flow of water:

^ Secure the fluff filter back into posi-
tion.
^ Empty the container and repeat the
process until all the water has been
emptied.

^ Open the drain access flap.

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 Cleaning and care

^ Once the flow of water ceases, re- ^ Turn the impeller by hand to check
move the fluff filter completely and that it is free to rotate.
clean it. Any foreign object causing an ob-
struction must be removed.
^ Remove any foreign objects (buttons,
coins etc.) and fluff. ^ Clean the inside of fluff filter housing.
Remove any deposits of limescale and
detergent or foreign objects from the
thread of the filter housing and filter
unit.
^ Put the fluff filter back in place and
secure.

Make sure the fluff filter is securely

tightened. Otherwise there is a dan-
ger of water leakage during use.

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 Cleaning and care

Cleaning the detergent

dispenser drawer
Remove detergent residues regularly.

^ Clean the detergent dispenser com-

partments and the fabric conditioner
compartment with warm water.

^ Pull out the detergent dispenser

drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the red release catch and at
the same time pull the drawer right
out of the machine.

^ Remove the siphon from

compartment p and rinse under
warm running water.
^ Then clean the tube that it sits over
using warm water.
^ Replace the siphon securely.

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 Cleaning and care

Cleaning the filters in the water The filters in the inlet hose should be
inlet checked and cleaned approx. every 6
months.
The machine has the following filters to Inspect the inlet hose as it is subjected
protect the inlet valves: to high pressure while the machine is in
– in the free end of any water inlet hose operation. The hose should be re-
– in the water inlet valve(s) for connect- placed if there is any sign of damage
ing the hose(s) to the machine. such as stress cracks in the surface.
If replacing the inlet hose only use a
To clean the filter in the inlet hose: hose tested to withstand a pressure of
at least 70 bar. Miele original hoses are
^ Turn off the stopcock. tested to this standard.
^ Carefully unscrew the knurled cou- To clean the filter in the water inlet
pling connecting the inlet hose to the valve:
check valve which is attached to the
stopcock (see "Plumbing"). ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve,
and unscrew.

^ Remove the rubber seal from the re-

cess.
^ Using pointed pliers withdraw the
^ Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter by the bar (see illustra-
plastic filter bar, remove the filter and
tion).
clean.
^ Clean the plastic filter.
^ Put the filter and seal back in the re- ^ Put back in the reverse order.
verse order and reconnect the hose
to the check valve. Turn on the stop- Both filters - one in the pressure
cock and check the connection is hose union and one in the water inlet
watertight. valve must always be replaced after
being cleaned.

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 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 machines should only be carried out by a suitably

qualified engineer in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Un-
authorised repairs could be dangerous.

Fault Possible cause Remedy

The I/h On/Start indi- There is no power Check that
cator light does not supply to the machine. – the door is properly closed.
light up. The – the plug is correctly in-
programme does not serted in the socket and the
start. mains electricity supply is
switched on.
– the fuse or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
The p check light The water inlet is re- – Open the stopcock fully.
flashes, although the stricted. – Check the inlet hoses for
programme has fin- kinks.
ished as usual. – The water pressure is too
low
The filters in the inlet – Clean the filters (see sec-
hoses are blocked. tion "Cleaning the filters in
the water inlet").
The indicator light goes out
when the programme selector
is turned to the r End posi-
tion.

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Fault Possible cause Remedy

The check light p The water inlet is – Turn the programme selector to
flashes, the r End blocked. r End.
indicator light is on, – Open the stopcock(s).
but the laundry in – Select a programme.
the machine has not
– Press the h Start button.
been washed.
If little or no water is taken in during
the next programme, the water
pressure may be too low. If it is ade-
quate there may be a technical
fault. In this case, call the Miele Ser-
vice Dept.
The q indicator The drainage sys- Check whether
light is flashing. tem is blocked. – the drainage system is blocked,
See "Cleaning the drainage sys-
tem" in "Cleaning and Care".
The programme se- There is a fault. Start the programme again.
quence indicator If the indicator light flashes again,
light i Pre-Wash is call the Miele Service Dept.
flashing.
The programme se- There is a fault. If the indicator light flashes again
quence indicator when the next programme is run,
light j Main wash call the Miele Service Dept.
flashes during or at
the end of a
programme.
The programme se- There is a fault. Start the programme again.
quence indicator If the indicator light flashes again,
light n Rinse 1 or call the Miele Service Dept.
n Rinse 2 flashes.

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Fault Possible cause Remedy

Despite adequate The filters in the water Clean the filters (see "Cleaning
water supply pres- inlet hoses may be and care" - "Cleaning the filters
sure the machine clogged. in the water inlet").
takes a long time to
fill.
Large amounts of The water supply pres- – Clean the filters (see
unused detergent sure is too low. "Cleaning and care" -
remain in the dis- "Cleaning the filters in the wa-
penser. ter inlet").
– Check if the water flow
through the stopcock is 5
litres in 15 seconds.
Washing powder be- In future, pour washing powder
comes viscous when into the detergent dispenser be-
used together with a fore adding water softener.
water softener.
Fabric conditioner The dispenser drawer
is not completely was opened while fab-
dispensed or too ric conditioner was be-
much water remains ing flushed in.
in the p compart- The siphon is either in- Clean the siphon, (see
ment. correctly positioned or "Cleaning and care" - "Cleaning
clogged. the detergent dispenser").
Laundry washed Liquid detergents do – Use a general purpose wash-
with liquid deter- not contain any bleach- ing machine powder contain-
gent is not cleaned. ing agents. They do not ing a bleaching agent.
remove fruit, coffee and – Pour stain removers into com-
tea stains. partment j of the detergent
dispenser and liquid deter-
gent into a dispenser ball.
– Never put stain removers and
liquid detergent together in
the dispenser drawer.

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Fault Possible cause Remedy

There are white The detergent con- – Try and brush off the residues
residues which tained compounds with a soft brush once the laun-
look like powder (zeolites) to aid water dry is dry.
detergent on dark softening which are not – Use a liquid detergent to wash
coloured laundry. soluble in water. These dark coloured textiles. Liquid
have ended up on the detergents usually contain no
laundry. zeolites.
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 parti- run a COTTONS 95°C
cles of grease in heavily programme with powder deter-
soiled laundry. gent but without a load.
Textiles have par- – Select a programme with
ticularly greasy pre-wash.
soiling. Use liquid detergent for the
pre-wash.
– In the main wash use ordinary
powder detergent.
The use of heavy-duty detergent
is recommended in the main wash
for very heavily soiled work cloth-
ing.
Consult detergent producers.

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Fault Possible cause Remedy

The laundry is ei- The "No final spin" w button
ther not spun at was pushed in.
all or not spun
The machine was not able to Always make up mixed loads
satisfactorily.
distribute the laundry load consisting of large and small
evenly. To protect the ma- items.
chine, laundry was either
only spun at a reduced
speed or not at all.
Large items which tangle or For safety reasons, the ma-
roll up in the drum (e.g. bath chine does not spin if this is
mats) can cause an imbal- the case. Attempts to build
ance during the spin cycle. up spin speed are repeated,
however, until the time allo-
cated to spinning has ex-
pired.
Check whether
– the drainage system is
clogged. Clean as de-
scribed in "Cleaning and
care" - "Cleaning the
drainage system".
The machine The most likely cause is that Level the machine (see "In-
shakes during the the four machine feet are not stallation" - "Levelling the ma-
spin cycle. resting securely on the floor. chine").
Weak floorboards not only See "Installation" - "Installa-
lead to excessive noise but tion surface.
also to shaking during the
spin cycle .

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Opening the drum door in the

event of a power failure
Drain pump version:
^ Turn the programme selector
to r End.

Always make sure that the drum is

stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is ex-
tremely dangerous and could cause
injury.

^ Open the access panel to the drain-

age system and drain off any water
(see "Cleaning and care" - "Cleaning
the drainage system").

^ Use a spoon handle to pull the emer-

gency release downwards (see ar-
row). The door will then open.

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 After Sales Service
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself please contact
– Your Miele dealer or
– Your nearest Miele Service Depart-
ment (see back cover for the ad-
dress).

When contacting the Service Depart-

ment, please quote the model and se-
rial number of your machine, both of
which are shown on the data plate visi-
ble at the top inside of the door above
the porthole glass when the door is
open.

Please note that telephone calls may

be monitored and recorded to im-
prove our service.

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 Installation

View from rear

a Cable entry for extra equipment

b Inlet hose (cold water)
c Inlet hose (hot water)
d Transit fitting (remove before com-
missioning)
e Supply power cable
f Drain hose (for drain pump)
g Height adjustable feet

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 Installation

Installation surface If possible, install the machine in a cor-

ner, as this is usually the most stable
A concrete floor is the most suitable
part of the floor.
surface for a washing machine, being
far less prone to vibration during the
If the machine is installed on a
spin cycle than wooden floorboards or
raised plinth, it must be secured us-
a carpeted surface.
ing the butt straps supplied with the
Please note the following points: machine.
Follow the installation instructions
^ The machine must be level and se-
supplied.
curely positioned.
Installation
Do not install the machine near or di-
rectly above an open gully or floor Lift the machine from its packaging
drain. Moisture from these can pene- base and move it to its site.
trate the machine and damage the
Please note:
electric components.
^ Do not lift the machine by the drum
^ To avoid vibrations during spinning door.
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings. Ensure that the machine feet and the
floor area are dry to prevent the ma-
If installing on a wooden floor joist:
chine from slipping during the spin
^ We recommend a plywoood base (at cycle.
least 70 x 60 x 3 cm).
The base should span several joists
and be bolted to the joists and not
only to the floorboards. Check for the
presence of pipes and cables first.

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 Installation
Removing the transit fitting

C Withdraw the two bars together with

the support plate.
A Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°.

D Plug the holes with the plastic caps

B Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°. supplied.
The machine must 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 (e.g. when moving
house). Re-fitting is carried out by
reversing the procedure.

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 Installation
Levelling the machine ^ Using a screwdriver loosen foot 1 to-
gether with counter nut 2 by turning it
The machine must stand perfectly level
anti-clockwise, and unscrew to the
on all four feet to ensure safe and
required height.
proper operation.
^ Put the machine back on all four feet.
^ Use a spirit level to check the ma-
chine is standing level.

The four adjustable feet are used to

level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is deliv- ^ Holding foot 1 securely with a pipe
ered. wrench use a screwdriver to turn
counternut 2 in a clockwise direction
Screwing out and adjusting the feet. until it is held firmly up against the
^ Gently tip the machine and prop it up housing.
using a solid wood wedge for exam-
ple, to ensure stability. All four counternuts must be tight-
ened firmly up against the housing.
Make sure the machine does not slip Please also check this for the feet
as this could cause injury. which did not need adjustment. Oth-
erwise there is the danger of the ma-
chine moving about.

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Installation on a raised plinth

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 Installation
a Cold water inlet hose Washer and Dryer stack
- blue stripes -
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
(see "Plumbing")
with the washing machine. A stacking
b Hot water inlet hose kit* is necessary.
- red stripes -
(see "Plumbing") Coin mechanism / Time counter
c Electrical connection This machine can be equipped with a
(see "Electrical connection U.K.") coin / token box.*
d Coin mechanism (optional) Separate installation and wiring instruc-
tions are supplied with the coin box.
e Small panel with text
A wall bracket is required for a washer
f Drain hose for drain pump (LP) ver-
and dryer stack .
sion (see "Plumbing")
The machine can also be connected to
h Concrete plinth (to be supplied on
an already existing time counter. A spe-
site), if not available a steel plinth*
cial connection cable * is required for
can be purchased from Miele, (en-
this.
sure there is secure connection to
the floor). The re-programming of the machine
then required must only be carried out
i Hexagonal M 10 nut
by an authorised Miele Service Dealer
j Butt strap or the Miele Service Dept.
k Screw, washer and plug 8 x 40
The machine must not be used in
conjunction with equipment de-
When installing on a suspended
signed to automatically switch the
floor, use the appropriate fixing kit
machine off (e.g. Timer switches).
(plugs and screws).

All items marked * are available to order

from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele
Professional Sales Dept.

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 Installation

Electrical connection U.K. Connection of single and two

All electrical work must be carried out phase machines:
by a suitably qualified and competent – 230 - 240 V / 1 N / 50 Hz
person, in strict accordance with na- (30 amp fuse rating U.K.)
tional and local safety regulations.
– 400 V / 2 phase + N / 50 Hz
Ensure power is not supplied to the ma- (2 x 15 amp fuse rating U.K.)
chine while installation work is being
carried out. Connection should be made via a suit-
able isolator which complies with na-
The voltage, rated load and fuse rating tional and local safety regulations, and
are given on the data plate. Please en- the on/off switch should be easily ac-
sure these match the site mains supply. cessible for servicing work.

This washer-extractor is supplied as For extra safety it is advisable to install

standard for connection to either: a residual current device (RCD) with a
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance
– 230 - 240 V / 1N / 50 Hz with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section
13 A fuse rating 739).
with a cable and plug for connection
to a suitable switched socket. When switched off there must be an
all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the iso-
or lator switch (including switch, fuses and
– 230 - 240 V / 1 N / 50 Hz, relays acc. to VDE 0660).
30 A fuse rating
single phase supply for connection Important
to a suitable isolator. For 400 V 2 phase connection, the ma-
or: chine is supplied with a 4-core cable in
the following colours:
– 400 V / 2 phase + N / 50 Hz
2 x 15 A fuse rating Black = live
for connection to a suitable isolator. Brown = live
or: Blue = neutral
– for off-shore use, WSE 5425 Green and yellow = earth.
for connection to a suitable isolator.
If a 3 phase supply is provided on site,
then one of the phases is not used.
The machine is not convertible.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED

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Connection of machines – The wire which is coloured blue must

supplied with a cable and plug be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter
– 230 - 240 V / 1N / 50 Hz N or coloured black.
(13 A fuse rating U.K.)
– The wire which is coloured brown
Connection should be made via a fused must be connected to the terminal in
plug and suitable switched socket the plug which is marked with the let-
which is easily accessible after installa- ter L or coloured red.
tion.
For extra safety it is advisable to install WARNING:
a residual current device (RCD), with a THIS APPLIANCE
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance MUST BE EARTHED
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section
739).
Do not connect via an extension lead.

Important
The wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in accordance with the following
code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
Where it is necessary to change plugs,
if the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance do not corre-
spond with the coloured markings iden-
tifying the terminals of your plug, pro-
ceed as follows:
– The wire which is coloured green
and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth sym-
bol z or coloured green, or green
and yellow.

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Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
If this machine is fitted with a
non-rewireable plug, the following infor-
mation 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. The fuse carrier and fuse should
be removed from the old plug and dis-
posed of.
The plug cut from the flexible cord
should then be disposed of and on no
account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard).
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is em-
bossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap-
proved to BS 1362 and have the cor-
rect rating. Replacement fuse covers
may be purchased from your local elec-
trical supplier or Service agent.

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Electrical connection Electrical connection Ireland

WSE 5425 All electrical work must be carried out
All electrical work must be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent
by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with na-
person, in strict accordance with na- tional and local safety regulations.
tional and local safety regulations. This washer-extractor is supplied as
This washer extractor is supplied for standard for connection to 230 V 50 Hz
connection to either: single phase supply, and is not convert-
ible. Fuse rating 25A.
^ 440 V 3 phase supply 60 Hz without
neutral Connection should be made via a suit-
able isolator which complies with na-
or tional and local regulations and the
^ 400 V 3 phase supply 50 Hz without on/off switch should be easily accessi-
neutral ble for servicing work.

or For extra safety it is advisable to install

a residual current device (RCD) with a
^ 230 V 3 phase supply 60 Hz without trip current of 30 mA (in accordance
neutral with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section
or 739).
^ 400 V 2 phase supply 50 Hz When switched off there must be an
all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the iso-
(see Electrical connection "Connection lator switch (including switch, fuses and
of single and 2 phase machines" for de- relays acc. to VDE 0660).
tails)
The voltage, rated load and fuse rating
The machine is not convertible. are given on the data plate. Please en-
The voltage, rated load and fuse rating sure these match the site mains supply.
are given on the data plate. Please en-
sure these match the site mains supply. WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST
Connection should be made via a suit- BE EARTHED
able isolator which complies with na-
tional and local safety regulations, and
the on/off switch should be easily ac-
German standard version
cessible for servicing work. The machine is supplied as standard
for connection to 400 V 2-phase + N
For extra safety it is advisable to install
supply.
a residual current device (RCD) with a
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section
739).

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Plumbing If replacing the inlet hose only use a

hose tested to withstand pressure of
This machine is approved for all UK ap-
at least 70 bar. This also applies to all
plications as suitable for category 5.
fittings used. Miele original parts are
Product is listed in the WRAS regula-
tested to this standard.
tions advisory scheme directory and is
suitable for direct connection to mains
drinking water. No special plumbing ar-
Longer hoses 2.5 or 4.0 m in length are
rangements e.g. break tanks are re-
available as optional extras.
quired.
The pressure hose and solenoid inlet
A Water Council approved check valve
valve are designed for a water flow
is supplied in the accessories pack
pressure of between 1 and 10 bar. At
provided with this machine. It should be
higher water pressures it is essential to
fitted in between the stopcock(s) and
fit a reducer valve.
the water inlet hose(s).
There is a minimum flow pressure of 1
The machine should be connected to
bar if 5 litres of water flow into a suit-
the water supply in accordance with lo-
able container in 15 seconds.
cal and national safety regulations.
Connection to the water supply should
be carried out by a qualified plumber
and should incorporate a stopcock with
a 3/4" thread.
The machine is supplied as standard
with two hoses, for connection to a hot
and cold water supply.

Connection to cold water supply

The approx. 1.5 m long 3/8" pressure
hose (blue stripes) should be con-
nected to the check valve on the stop-
cock via the 3/4" threaded union.
This hose is not suitable for connection
to a hot water supply.
Make sure that the washer sits correctly
in the union.
The connection points are subject to
water pressure. Turn on the stopcock
slowly and check for leaks. Correct the
positioning of the washers and screw
unions if appropriate.
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Connection to hot water
supply
To keep electricity consumption costs
down this machine can be connected
to a (ring) piped hot water supply. The
maximum temperature must not exceed
70°C.
It is not economical to run it from an in-
dividual hot water supply if it is not in
continuous use, as the water in the sup-
ply pipes cools down and more energy
would be required to reheat the water.

For operational reasons the machine

must not be connected to hot water
only.

For hot water connection the same con-

ditions apply as for cold water connec-
tion.
If the machine is not installed for hot
water connection:
^ Both inlet hoses can be connected to
cold water using an adapter piece,
without the machine being repro-
grammed.
or
^ unscrew inlet hose (red stripes)
^ plug the inlet connection with the cap
supplied.
^ The machine will have to be repro-
grammed by an authorised service
dealer.

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Connection to drainage
Machines with a drain pump
The machine drains via a drain pump
with a max. delivery head of 1 metre.
The 1.5 metre long drain hose must not
be kinked as this would restrict drain-
age.
The hook in the end of the drain hose
can be turned or taken off if required.
The drain hose may be connected as
follows:
– Direct into a sink (drain pump version
LP).
Hook the hose over the edge of the
sink and secure . Make sure that the
water can flow away freely to avoid
flooding and to prevent water from
being sucked back into the machine.
– Connected to a plastic drain pipe
with a rubber seal. There is no need
to use a non-return valve.
– Directed into a standpipe, (seal the
hose into the pipe to avoid flooding
in case of the drainpipe being
blocked).
– Directly into a floor drain (gully).
The drain hose can be extended to 5
metres.
The accessories required can be pur-
chased from the Miele Spare Parts
Dept.
For draining the water away with a de-
livery head over 1 metre (and up to a
max. of 1.8 metres) a 2nd "Duo-drain
pump" can be connected. Contact your
Miele Dealer or the Professional Sales
Dept.

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 Technical data

Height 85 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 71.5 cm
Depth with door open 107 cm
Weight 112.5 kg
Max. floor load 2714 Newton (272 kg)
Capacity 5 kg dry laundry
Connected load see data plate
Rated load see data plate
Fuse rating see data plate
Water flow pressure min. 1 bar
Static water pressure max. 10 bar
Max. delivery head
(drain pump version LP) max. 1m
Noise level during spin
(sound pressure according to German < 70 dB(A)
3. GSGV)
Test certificates awarded Radio/tv suppression, VDE

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