User manual MIELE PRESTIGE PLUS 6

[. . . ] Operating instructions for Washing machine Prestige Plus 6 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB M. -Nr. 07 217 980 Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling. Disposal of your old appliance or machine Electrical and electronic appliances / machines often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. [. . . ] For programmes with a pre-wash you will need to purchase a special container from the Miele Spare Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre-wash. All purpose detergent for whites* Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Automatic Dark garments Shirts Denim Express Silks Woollens Separate rinse/ Starch X X X X X1) X X1) X Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, starch X X Detergent for coloured fabrics* X X X Detergent for delicates 1) Only use liquid detergent *Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent. 29 Detergent The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: ­ The quantity of laundry. Check with your local water supplier if you do not know the hardness level in your area. Water softeners A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in hard water areas. Miele branded water softening tablets are available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www. miele-shop. com Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water. Miele do not recommend connecting the machine to a household water softener. Washing with several components If you wash using several components (e. g. special application detergents), we recommend always dispensing the agents into compartment j in the following order: 1. Stain remover This way the agents are distributed more evenly. 30 Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme If starching frequently, the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube and fabric conditioner channel will need regular cleaning to remove any residual starch. Do not add powder starch formulations or viscous liquid starch to the § compartment as it will clog up. Adding fabric conditioner or starch separately ^ Dispense in accordance with manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. ^ Turn the programme selector to Separate rinse/Starch ^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to compartment §. At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment §. ^ Press the Start button. Colour run and dye removers / dyes ^ Do not use colour run or dye removers in this washing machine. However, please note that the salt used in the dyeing process can cause corrosion to stainless steel components in the machine if you dye frequently. Always observe the manufacturer's instructions carefully. 31 Cleaning and care , Disconnect the machine from the Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above) with powder detergent approx. These can occur when washing is mainly done at low temperatures, and also lead to unpleasant smells. If you have no reason to wash occasionally at this high temperature, then run a Cottons 95°C programme with detergent but no laundry at regular intervals. mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket before cleaning the machine. , The washing machine must not be hosed down. A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning agents are available to order from your Miele dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department, or via the internet on www. miele-shop. com Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues regularly. External casing and fascia panel Clean the casing using a Miele E-Cloth, or with a mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or soap and water using a well wrung-out cloth. ^ The drum and any stainless steel outer panels can be cleaned using a suitable proprietary stainless-steel cleaning agent following the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaning agents. These might damage plastic surfaces and other components because of the chemicals they contain. , Do not use solvents, abrasive ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt. Press down the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine. ^ Clean the detergent drawer with warm water. 32 Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Clean the siphon. [. . . ] E Turn the programme selector to the Cottons 40°C position: A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1. F Press the Start button to change the display from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0. The setting you have selected is now stored in memory and will remain so until you alter it. 59 Programmable functions Top-up rinse for Cottons When this is activated, additional water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. Top-up rinse should be activated: ­ to prevent the danger of scalding if the drain hose is hooked over the edge of a sink or basin. [. . . ]