User manual MIELE W 1514

[. . . ] Operating instructions for Washing machine W 1514 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. G M. -Nr. 06 732 300 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. [. . . ] To deactivate the safety lock ^ Press and hold in the Start/Stop button after the programme has started. Unlock in 3 secs X ^ Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in until the time has elapsed and the following appears in the display: Unlocked X 26 Detergent The correct detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Tablets are suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others, and may not be suitable for programmes with short durations. Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk!Instructions for use and recommended dosage amounts are given on the detergent packaging. Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer for programmes without a pre-wash. 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 Woollens Express Automatic Shirts Denim Dark garments 1) Only use liquid detergent * Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent. X X X X X X X1) X1) X X Detergent for coloured fabrics* X X X Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens Detergent for delicates 27 Detergent The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: ­ The quantity of laundry ­ The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains. 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 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. 28 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, clean the dispenser compartment, especially the siphon tube, regularly. Do not use powder starch formulations or viscous liquid starch in the § compartment as it will clog up. Colour run and dye removers / dyes ^ Do not use colour run or dye removers in this 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. ^ 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 §. 29 Cleaning and care , Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket before cleaning the machine. 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 can 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. , The washing machine must not be hosed down. External casing and fascia panel ^ Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or soap and water. [. . . ] Suds cooling takes place when temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are selected. Suds cooling should be activated: ­ to prevent the danger of scalding if the drain hose is hooked over the edge of a sink or basin. The machine is delivered with Suds cooling deactivated. 56 Programmable functions Code A code can be used to lock the electronics on the washing machine to prevent it being used without your knowledge. When the code has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the washing machine on. [. . . ]