User manual MIELE W 4144 WPS

[. . . ] Operating instructions for Washing machine W 4144 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. 06 732 350 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. [. . . ] Changing the temperature It is possible to select a different temperature up to 6 minutes after the programme has started. Changing the spin speed It is possible to change the spin speed at any time. Changing extra options It is possible to select or deselect the Short and Water plus Extra options up to 6 minutes after the programme has started. A programme cannot be cancelled or changed if the safety lock has been activated. ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button again. If you want to select a different programme: ^ Switch the machine off with the I-On/0-Off button. ^ Select and start a new programme. Interrupting a programme ^ Switch the machine off with the I-On/0-Off button. To continue with the same programme: ^ Switch the machine back on with the I-On/0-Off button. 27 Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ^ Press the Door button 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 an increase 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 Door button when the above conditions are present, the following will appear in the display: i Door locked Safety lock The safety lock prevents the machine from being opened, the programme from being cancelled or the machine from being switched off during a wash programme. To activate the safety lock ^ Press and hold in the Start/Stop button after the programme has started. Stop or in 3 secs X ^ Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in until the time has elapsed and the following appears in the display: Locked X The safety lock is now activated. 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 28 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 Silks Express Automatic Shirts Denim Outerwear Dark garments 1) Only use liquid detergent * Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent X 1) Detergent for coloured fabrics* X X Detergent for delicates X X X Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens X X X X X X X1) X 29 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. [. . . ] 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. 58 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. [. . . ]