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Before the first use Operation Preparing the laundry Selecting a program Starting a program Delay Start/Options

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Operating the sensor buttons 1. Preparing the laundry 3. Loading the washing machine 5. Add detergent Filling with detergent 6. Start the program 7. Program end Delay Start/SmartStart Options
 Damage from incorrect installation
and connection. The sensor buttons react to fingertip con- There are several options for adding deter- This washing machine requires particularly  Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry The door is locked in the Anti-crease You can delay the start of a program from Options are selected and deselected us-
 Empty all pockets. Opening the door
Installing and connecting the washing ma-  tact. If a sensor button is illuminated, it can
be selected.
gent to the washing machine. efficient detergent. Add detergent in accor-
dance with the value in the pull-down
sensor button. phase. 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours. ing the relevant sensor buttons in the con-
chine incorrectly will cause serious dam-  Damage due to foreign ob-  Take hold of the door and pull it The door will lock and the wash program  Turn the program selector to the  posi- This allows you to make use of night-time trol field.
age to property. If a sensor button is brightly lit, this means: open. CapDosing dosage display. economy electricity rates, for example.
jects. will start. tion. Heavy soiled
currently selected  Unfold the laundry and load Three different types of capsule are avail-
See “Installation”. Nails, coins, paper clips, and so  appears on the time display and the Selecting Delay Start
If a sensor button is dimly lit, this means: loosely into the drum. able: Adding laundry during a program For laundry that is very heavily soiled. The
on can cause damage to gar-  indicator light goes out. The door will be
 Damage resulting from failure to re- selection possible sequence  Select the wash program required. extended wash duration enhances the
ments and components in the  Fabric care (e.g., fabric softener, unlocked.
move the shipping struts. Laundry can be added or removed at any stain-removing effect.
machine. proofing agent)  Pull out the deter-  Touch the
time, provided that the  symbol is not illu- Tip: After the Anti-crease phase, the door
Failure to remove the shipping struts can Check the laundry before wash- gent drawer and will unlock automatically.  sensor but- Lightly soiled
result in damage to the washing machine           ing and remove any such foreign Closing the door  Additives (e.g., detergent enhancers) add detergent to minated on the control field. ton. For slightly soiled fabrics that are not
and to adjacent cabinetry or appliances. objects.  Detergent (for the main wash only) the compart-  Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor but-  Take hold of the stained. The wash duration is reduced.
 Make sure that no items are ton.
Remove the shipping struts as described ments. door and pull it
 Sort the laundry by color and by care label. Most gar- caught between the door and For further information on detergent, cap SoftSteam
in “Installation and connection”. Rotating bars ... ...  appear on open.
ments have a textile care label in the collar or side the seal. and dosage, please refer to the "Detergent"
3 steps must be completed before the seam. the time display.  Remove the laun-  Touch the  or  sensor button re- In order to reduce creasing, the laundry
chapter in the Operating and Installation In- dry. undergoes a smoothing process at the
washing machine can be operated. a Control field f CapDosing sensor buttons i Start/Add laundry sensor button  Pre-treat stains and badly soiled areas. structions.  Chlorine bleach for removing If the word  appears on the time dis- peatedly until the required Delay Start
play, the door can be opened. end of the program. Reducing the maxi-
1. Remove the shipping struts. b Temperature sensor buttons  Fabric care (e.g., fabric softener,  Touching the Start/Add laun-  stains or liquid detergent for the time appears on the time display.
Using powder detergent mum load by 50% will give a better result.
2. Set up Miele@home. for selecting the temperature. proofing agent) dry sensor button starts the se- pre-wash  Open the door and add or remove laun- Items left in the drum could discolor other - In the case of settings below 10 hours, Please note the load information in the
3. Start the calibration program. c Spin Speed sensor buttons lected program. The sensor but- 2. Selecting a program  Shut the door gently. The detergent drawer contains an insert for dry. the Delay Start time changes in incre-
 Detergent for the main wash, items in the next wash or become discol- display. Small loads achieve a better re-
For additional information, please refer to for selecting the final spin speed.  Additives (e.g., detergent en- ton lights up constantly. liquid detergent in the  compartment.  Close the door. ored themselves. ments of 30 minutes.
1. Selecting the standard programs with the program including Soak if selected sult.
the separate operating instructions sup- hancers) This insert must be removed to use powder
d Sensor buttons for options  Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor but-

PREPARING THE LAUNDRY/SELECTING A PROGRAM

selector dial detergent. It is not possible to use powder Remove all items from the drum. - In the case of settings above 10 hours,
plied. You can supplement the wash pro-  Once the program has been without with
 Detergent (for the main wash detergent in the  compartment.
 Fabric softener, liquid starch, or ton.
the delay-start period changes in incre-
grams with options. If a wash program started, the Start/Add laun-  Check the folds in SoftSteam SoftSteam
only) dry sensor button allows you to
 Turn the program selector to the  caps The wash program will continue. ments of 1 hour.
has been selected, the sensor buttons required program. The selected the door seal for
for the available options light up dimly. g Time display add laundry. Changing a program (safety lock) any foreign ob-
Full load  Half load
program will be shown in the Using chlorine bleach  Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry
e Indicator lights After the program has started, the pro- j Optical interface display. This will then be re- jects.
A program, temperature, spin speed, or se- sensor button. Half load  Small load
gram runtime will appear on the display  Damage due to chlorine bleach.

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This is used by the Service department placed by the standard display. lected options cannot be changed once the
 Faults affecting the water inlet in hours and minutes. as a transmission point.
4. Selecting program settings The Delay Start process starts and counts
Small load  Very small load
Textiles may be discolored or their fibers machine has been successfully started. down on the time display.
and drainage
h Sensor buttons    k Program selector 2. Selecting programs via the 1 Detergent dispenser drawer Selecting a temperature and spin speed damaged. This prevents the machine being operated
For the Delay start function. Tip: Leave the door slightly open. The garments must be suitable for drying
 Excess detergent used For selecting programs and for switch- MobileStart  program selector position and the Only use chlorine bleach on suitable tex- unintentionally, e.g., by children. SmartStart – Setting the time period
2 Control panel The wash program’s pre-set temperature and spin speed in a tumble dryer   and suitable for
ing the machine off. The washing ma- Miele app light up brightly. The choice of temperatures and spin tiles.  If you used a capsule, remove it from the If the  SmartGrid programmable func- ironing  .
chine is switched on when you select a 3 Drain filter Canceling a program
 Reminder about Sanitize informa- speeds selectable for the wash program light up dimly. detergent drawer. tion is activated, the function of the sensor
tion program, and switched off by turning To use MobileStart , the washing machine must be 4 Door Chlorination must be activated in the set- You can cancel a wash program at any time Buzzer
 Touch the sensor button for the temperature desired. It Tip: Leave the detergent drawer slightly button changes. The time display no
the program selector to the  position. logged on to the WiFi network and Remote control must tings before chlorine bleach is first used. after it has started.
will then light up brightly. open. longer shows the Delay Start period; in- A buzzer sounds at the end of the pro-
 The Add laundry function cannot be switched on.
 Turn the program selector to the  posi- stead, it shows the time period in which gram. The buzzer sounds until the wash-
be selected.  Touch the sensor button for the spin speed desired. It The Pre-wash option must not be se- tion.
 Turn the program selector to the your washing machine can be started au- ing machine is switched off.
will then light up brightly. lected.
MobileStart  position.  Turn the program selector to any posi- tomatically. The procedure for setting this
Selecting options  Pour max. 1/4 cup (60 ml) of bleach tion. is the same as for setting the time for De-
 appears on the time display. into the  chamber. lay Start. For additional information, please
The selection of options available for the wash program Rotating bars   ...  ...  or  ap-

ADDING LAUNDRY
Environmentally friendly washing - Modern detergents make it possible to - Washing at low temperatures and/or us- refer to the separate operating instructions
lights up dimly. The chlorine bleach is added automatically pear on the time display. The water is

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wash at lower temperatures (e.g., ing liquid detergents can cause bacteria supplied.
- Make use of the maximum load that the  Touch the sensor button for the required option. It will 10 minutes before the end of the main pumped away and the door lock is then re-
70°F/20°C). Using the corresponding and odors to build up in the washing ma- The washing machine can now be operated with the Miele
wash program can accommodate. This then light up brightly. wash. leased.
temperature settings will save energy. chine. Miele therefore recommends app.
will keep energy and water consumption

OPERATION
cleaning the washing machine once ev- Tip: You can select multiple options for a single wash pro-
to a minimum in relation to the size of the
ery month. gram.
load.
When the  indicator light lights up on
- Use the Express program for small, lightly
the control field and  appears on the
soiled loads.
time display, the washing machine must
be cleaned.

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Program overview Detergent Cleaning and care Frequently asked questions ...

Detergents recommended by Miele Cleaning the detergent drawer  Remove the

Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg)

Small load (6.6 lb/3 kg)

Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg)

Small load (4.4 lb/2 kg)

Small load (4.4 lb/2 kg)

Small load (4.4 lb/2 kg)

Half load (7.7 lb/3.5 kg)

Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg)

Small load (5.5 lb/2.5 kg)

Small load (5.5 lb/2.5 kg)

Full load (17.6 lb/8 kg)

Problem Possible cause and solution Problem Possible cause and solution
siphon and clean
Miele Detergents Miele Capsules Washing at low temperatures and the use under warm run- The control field remains There is no power to the machine.  and  alternate on the There is a fault.
UltraWhite UltraColor    of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up ning water. dark.  Check whether the plug is plugged in. time display and the  Disconnect the washing machine from the power supply.
of bacteria in the detergent drawer.

Treating microfiber fabric, ski wear, or table linens/drapes made from mainly synthetic fibers to provide a finish which is resistant to water and dirt.
Normal   –    Check whether the fuse has tripped. buzzer sounds. Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker.
 Clean the entire drawer at regular inter-  Wait at least 2 minutes before reconnecting the wash-
Delicates –    – vals for hygiene reasons, even if you are The washing machine has switched off automatically to ing machine to the power supply.

Performance outerwear (e.g., jackets and pants) made from membrane fabric such as Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER®, etc.
Sanitize  – –   using the TwinDos system exclusively. save energy.
Cleaning the siphon inside the  Switch the washing machine on again.
Handwash – –   –  Pull out the deter-  compartment  Switch the washing machine on again by turning the pro-
 Restart the program.
Quick Start Guide
gram selector.
Dress Shirts   –   gent drawer until a  Remove the If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Ser-
 and  alternate on the The door is not closed properly. The door lock could not
Load

resistance is felt. siphon from the vice.

Darks/Denims –  –  –
 compartment
time display. engage.
  lights up on the time The program selector was moved to a different position af-
Washing machine
Express –  –  – and clean under
 Close the door again. ter the program had started.
display.
Extra White   –   warm running wa-  Start the program again.  Turn the program selector back to the original position.
ter. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Ser-
Outdoor – –  – –  Press down the release button and, at The  indicator light Excessive foam has built up during washing.
vice.
Proofing – – –  – the same time, pull the drawer com-  Clean all compartments with warm wa- lights up.  Use less detergent next time and follow the manufac-
pletely out of the machine. After the appliance is An update is available for the washing machine. See “Pro-
ter. turer’s instructions on dosage given on the packaging.
 Recommendation  Special-purpose detergents (e.g., WoolCare) switched on,  appears grammable functions –  RemoteUpdate” for more in-
Removing and cleaning the insert for
Speed

Cleaning the detergent-drawer housing on the time display. The  indicator light lights When washing, a wash program using a temperature of
High, Med, Slow, , 

High, Med, Slow, , 

High, Med, Slow, , 

High, Med, Slow, , 

formation.
– No recommendation  Fabric care (e.g., fabric softener) liquid detergents up and  appears on the Hot+ has not been run for a long time.
Cotton or linen fabrics with direct skin contact or for which special hygiene requirements apply.

 Use a bottle brush The fault indicator The drain is blocked or restricted.

Max, Med, Slow, 

Med, Slow, , 

Med, Slow, , 

Med, Slow, , 
An insert for liquid detergents is located in time display.  Run the Sanitize program using the Miele Machine
Max, High, , 

Max, High, , 

 Additives (e.g., booster) The drain hose has been fixed too high.
to remove deter- light  lights up.  and 
the  compartment of the detergent Cleaner or a universal powder detergent.
drawer. gent residues and alternate on the time dis-  Clean the drain filter and the drain pump.
limescale from the play and the buzzer  The maximum drain height is 1 m. The washing machine is cleaned which prevents bacteria
 Remove the in- jets inside the de- sounds. and odor buildup.
Max, 

tergent-drawer
For white fabrics made of cotton or linen without special hygiene requirements.

sert. Clean the in-  and  alternate on the The SoftSteam option which runs at the end of the pro-
sert thoroughly housing. The fault indicator The water intake is blocked or restricted.
light  lights up.  and   Check whether the faucet is turned on properly. time display. gram could not be carried out properly.
with warm water.  Replace the detergent drawer.  Check whether the washing machine is aligned correctly
Cotton fabrics that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly soiled.

alternate on the time dis-  Check whether the inlet hose is kinked.
Black and dark garments made from cotton, mixed fibers, and denim.

The Miele app is used to select programs and operate the appliance.
Cotton, linen, and mixed-fiber fabrics made of both cotton and linen.

Tip: Leave the detergent drawer slightly play and the buzzer (see “Installation – Leveling the machine”).
open to allow it to dry.  Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.  Check whether the maximum drain height of 3.3 ft (1 m)
sounds.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...

The filter in the water intake is blocked. has been exceeded.
For delicate fabrics which are only suitable for hand washing.
Hot+, Hot, Warm+, Warm, Cold

Hot+, Hot, Warm+, Warm, Cold

Hot+, Hot, Warm+, Warm, Cold

Cleaning the siphon inside the Sanitize info (cleaning the drum)
Pre-treat collars and cuffs depending on the level of soiling.

 compartment  Clean the filter. If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Service.
Washing at low temperatures and/or using
Temperature

Compartment 1 has a siphon for better dis- liquid detergent can cause bacteria and un- The fault indicator The water protection system has reacted. The washing machine can still be used, but without the Soft-
pensing of the chlorine bleach. pleasant odors to build up in the washing light  lights up.  and  Close the faucet. Steam option.
Warm+, Warm, Cold

Warm+, Warm, Cold

Warm+, Warm, Cold

Warm+, Warm, Cold

Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

machine. Use the Sanitize program to clean  alternate on the time
For delicate fabrics made from synthetic fibers.

 Remove the re-  Contact Miele Service.

the washing machine. Clean the drum no display and the buzzer
lease catch. later than the point at which the  indicator sounds.
, , Warm+, ,

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CLEANING AND CARE

light and  light up on the time display.
Hot+

Cold
Sani

Drain only: set spin speed to .

This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with the
appliance! It is essential to familiarize yourself with the washing machine before using it for
the first time. Please read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention
to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Darks/Denims
Dress Shirts

MobileStart

Extra White
Handwash

Drain/Spin
Delicates

Proofing
Outdoor
Express
Sanitize
Program
Normal

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