User manual MIELE W 4446 WPS

[. . . ] Operating instructions for Washing machine W 4446 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. 06 732 370 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. [. . . ] The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anti-crease phase. 1) Pre-rinse: A pre-rinse without detergent is carried out automatically to remove dust. Run-up to spin: A run-up to spin is carried out before the wash process begins to deflate the pillows. A second rinse is carried out when a temperature of 60°C to 95°C has been selected. A third rinse is carried out when a temperature below 60°C is selected. A third/fourth rinse is carried out if: 2) 3) 4) ­ there is too much foam in the drum ­ a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has been selected ­ No spin has been selected 5) A third rinse is carried out if: No spin has been selected 6) In the Outerwear programme, laundry is only spun after the main wash. 31 Garment care label symbols Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of bars under the symbol indicates the level of agitation permitted. 9 4 c / No bar under the symbol: = normal agitation One bar under the symbol: = reduced agitation Two bars under the symbol: = much reduced agitation Hand wash (if no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold) Do not wash Ironing The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature I H G Hot iron (max sole plate temp. Professional Wet Clean only Do not dry clean Bleaching x { Any oxidising bleaching agent can be used Only use an oxygen based bleach or a non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach J h Drying The number of dots indicates the drying temperature q r s Normal temperature Low temperature Do not tumble dry z 32 Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Stopped: Cancel programme Continue OK 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. Changing a programme Programme After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different programme. 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. ^ Press the right hand Menu button under OK. 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. 33 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: Ü Door locked Safety lock The safety lock prevents the machine from being opened or the programme cancelled during a wash programme. To activate the safety lock ^ Press and hold in the Start/Stop button after the programme has started. Stopped: Cancel programme Continue OK By pressing the left hand Menu button under Continue, the following will appear in the display: Activate safety lock ^ Confirm by pressing the right hand Menu button under OK. The following will appear in the display: X Locked The safety lock is now activated. [. . . ] A tick L will appear beside the option to show that it has been set. Longer pre-wash The pre-wash for the Cottons programme can be extended by 6, 9 or 12 minutes. A tick L will appear beside the option to show that it has been set. 65 Settings menu Lock code The code prevents your machine being used without your knowledge. When the code has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the washing machine on. To activate the Lock code Lock code Activate Continue OK Lock code 125 Back A OK ^ Confirm the code by pressing the right hand Menu button under OK or, if you have made a mistake, press the left hand Menu button under Back A. [. . . ]