User manual MIELE W 3985 WPS

[. . . ] Operating instructions for Washing machine W 3985 WPS 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. 06 750 560 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. [. . . ] Temperature It is possible to select a different temperature up to 5 minutes after the programme has started. Spin speed It is possible to change the spin speed up until the final spin begins. Extra options It is possible to select or deselect the Short and Water plus extra options up to 5 minutes after the programme has started. Please note that no changes are possible if the safety lock has been activated. Interrupting a programme ^ Switch the machine off with the s button. To continue with the same programme: ^ Switch the washing machine back on again with the s button. 33 Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ^ Press the door button a to open the drum door. Please note: Once a programme has started the machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load. For this reason, if laundry is added or removed after the start of a programme, the machine will always complete the programme cycle assuming a full load which can lead to a change in the programme duration shown in the display. The door cannot be opened, if: ­ the suds temperature is above 55°C. If you press the a button when the above conditions are present, the following will appear in the display: Ü Machine locked Safety lock The safety lock prevents the machine from being opened and/or the programme cancelled during a wash programme. To activate the safety lock ^ Once the programme has started, press the Start button for at least 6 seconds until the following appears in the display: Locked The machine will now not accept any changes and the programme will proceed through to the end. The safety lock is deactivated automatically at the end of the programme. To deactivate the safety lock ^ Press the Start button for at least 6 seconds until the following appears in the display: Unlocked 34 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 Automatic Dark garments Shirts Denim Express Woollens Silks Sportswear Outerwear Hygiene First wash Proofing X X X X X X X X1) X X1) X Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens X X X X X Detergent for coloured fabrics* X X X Detergent for delicates Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being "suitable for use on membrane textiles" as these consist of fluorochemical compounds. X2) X 1) Curtains Pillows Starch X2) X1) Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, starch 1) Only use liquid detergent 2) Only use powder detergent or detergent specifically designed for washing curtains *Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent. 35 Detergent The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: ­ The quantity of the 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 softener A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in hard water areas. [. . . ] The display will remain visible during a programme. Memory If an extra option has been selected for a programme, or the recommended temperature or spin speed has been altered, the machine will store the changes in memory at the start of a programme. These settings will appear in the display the next time this programme is selected via the Programme selection menu. The memory function is not active when favourite programmes are selected using the short cut buttons. The machine is delivered with the memory function deactivated. To close the Settings menu ^ Select Back and confirm your selection. [. . . ]