User manual SINGER 655D DATASHEET

[. . . ] The "On" lamp illuminates. f g h i Pushbuttons for additional functions. PROGRAM SELECTOR switch. 4 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions WARNING ­ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in or soaked in gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. [. . . ] If the main drain hose is clogged, more water will be retained in the machine (max. In this case, tighten the lint trap lid and empty the dish before repeating the procedure as often as necessary. Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high temperature, the water draining out of the machine will still be hot!Stop and allow it to cool before proceeding. Open the lint trap door. 22 Cleaning and Care Cleaning and Care Once the flow of water stops, remove the lint trap and clean it. Remove any foreign objects or lint. Clean inside of the lint trap housing. Remove any detergent deposits or foreign objects from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit before replacing the lint trap. Turn the drain pump impeller (in the back of the chamber) by hand to check that it rotates freely. Any foreign objects should be removed. 23 Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters. The washing machine has two water inlet filters to protect each inlet valve. Carefully unscrew the inlet hose from the valve by turning the connector counterclockwise using a wrench if necessary. Remove the rubber seal from the connector. Inspect the inlet hose regularly. The hose should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface, or if it has been otherwise damaged or cut. If a replacement is necessary, use only a genuine Miele inlet hose as other hoses may burst under pressure. Detergent used with a water Pour detergent into the softener tends to become sticky. Fabric softener is not com- The dispenser drawer was not pletely dispensed or water re- pushed in when the fabric mains in the p compartment?Use only a low-sudsing detergent at the appropriate temperature. Make sure the drawer is all the way in. Clean the siphon tube. ­ Follow recommendations on the package. ­ Take the water hardness into account. ­ Use less detergent for lightly soiled or small loads. Not enough detergent has been ­ Use a decalcifier suitable for used. A product called "Quick" is available from the Miele Parts Department. ­ Use the correct amount of detergent for the water hardness in your area. 27 Problem solving guide Problem solving guide What to do if, . . Insufficient detergent was used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry. Remedy . ­ Before washing the next load run a COTTONS 120°F program with detergent but without a load to clean the machine. . Liquid detergent does not Liquid detergents do not contain bleaching agents. do not remove stains as well as powdered detergents containing non-chlorinated bleaches. This is a normal occurance of everyday wear with some fabrics. ­ Use a general purpose powder detergent containing a bleaching agent. ­ Pre-treat stains with a stain remover. [. . . ] For more information on the electrical connection and the "Easy Installation Kit" please contact ­ your Miele dealer or ­ the nearest Miele Service Department. 41 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Programmable functions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Programmable functions vated, but the program will continue unWarning - To reduce the risk of fire, interrupted. This prevents children from electric shock, or injury to persons, inadvertently changing or stopping a read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INwash program by playing with the dials. STRUCTIONS before operating this If the program selector switch is turned appliance. Additional functions can be programmed into the machine if desired: To change a program once the Program lock is activated: A High water level (only in "Cottons" rinses) Turn the program selector switch to "Finish/Start". [. . . ]