User manual MIELE W 1986 WASHING MACHINE OPERATING MANUAL

[. . . ] Operating instructions Washer W 1986 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. U M. -Nr. 28 The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed. 44 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS , WARNING - To reduce the risk of Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. [. . . ] Turn the program selector slowly in a counterclockwise motion to "End". Turn the program selector slowly in a counterclockwise motion to the "DELICATES/cold" position. The "Door Lock" indicator (lower right of control panel) flashes. Turn off the washer using the "On/Off" button. 21 Washer care , Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the unit or manually tripping the circuit breaker. Cleaning the washer ^ Clean the exterior of the washer with a mild solution of non-abrasive detergent or soap and water. ^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in a washer. This type of cleaner is available from Miele's Technical Service Department: (part # 00 077 927) ^ Clean the dispenser compartments and the fabric softener duct. Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue should be cleaned regularly. ^ Remove the siphon tube from the fabric softener compartment § and rinse under warm water. , Do not use chemical solvents, ^ Pull out the detergent drawer until it stops. Press the red release lever down and pull the drawer out of the machine. abrasive cleaners, glass or all purpose cleaners. Do not use a hose to clean the washer. 22 Washer care Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Occasionally, small objects (buttons, coins, etc. ) may become trapped in the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely, the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is free of foreign objects. ^ Place a 2 quart capacity container underneath the drain tube. ^ Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise 2 - 3 times. ^ To clean the lint trap, remove the tool from behind the detergent dispenser drawer. If the main drain hose is clogged, additional water will remain in the machine. In this case, tighten the lint trap lid and empty the container. , Caution: If the laundry has been washed at a high temperature, the water draining out of the machine will still be hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding. ^ Open the lint trap door. 23 Washer Care Once the flow of water stops: ^ Remove the lint trap lid. ^ Check that the drain pump impeller (in the back of the chamber) rotates freely by spinning with your hand. ^ Clean the inside of the lint trap housing. Remove any detergent deposits or foreign objects from the threads of the filter housing and filter unit before returning the lint trap. ^ Return the lint trap and tighten into place. , If the lint trap is not tightened securely, water will leak out when the machine is in use. After cleaning: ^ Run the "Fine rinse" program. This step is necessary to activate the ball valve. 24 Quick Guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", before using the washer. Quick Guide 1. Load the laundry ^ Turn the program selector in either direction to the desired program. Check the "Program guide", to determine which program is most appropriate for the load being washed. Select the spin speed ^ Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. ^ Open the drum door using the "Door" button. Activate the program lock (if necessary) ^ Hold the "START" button until the "Door Lock" indicator lights up. [. . . ] ­ If there is no water pressure at the hot water inlet, the unit automatically switches to cold water after several minutes. 41 Plumbing connection The washing machine can be connected to a potable water supply. The washing machine has 1/2" pressure hoses with 3/4" female hose thread connections. If there is no water hookup, contact a plumber to install a connection. Make sure that the sealing ring is seated properly on the hose connector. [. . . ]