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    Operating man ual W asher PW 6065 Plus T o pr event accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr . 06 523 700[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Guide to the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before u[...]

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    Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Installation on a base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Read the operating instructions before using this machine for the first time. They contain important information about the safety , use and maintenance of the machine. Doing so will prevent injury and damage to the dryer . Save these instructions and pass them on to any future user . W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:[...]

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    Use Only use the washing machine to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer to be machine washable on the fabric care label. Any other applications may cause undesirable results. The manufactur er cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance. This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for use in m[...]

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    If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If the washer needs to be descaled, use a descaling agent with corrosion pr otection. These special descaling agents can be purchased fr om the Miele Service department. Use as directed. Never use solvent based cleaning agents in this machine, this may resu[...]

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    Control panel a Display* See the following pages for more information b Direct select buttons T o select a wash pr ogram directly . Y ou can also save a "Favorite" wash program on these buttons. c "Start" button d Optical interface PC Allows a service technician to check and update the wash programs e Jog shuttle T urn to select[...]

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    Display function Display contents will vary with program offering. Main menu 1 Cottons Uni. 60°C Program selection 2 Wrinkle-free 40°C Settings F 3 Delicates 40°C 4 Woollens H 30°C 12:00 The display shows the main menu (with factory default settings). "Program selection" is highlighted. If the display is dark (in Stand-by mode) turn t[...]

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    Menu Pr ogram selection Program back A selection Cottons Hygiene Cottons Uni. Wrinkle-free H All pre-set pr ograms can be selected with the jog shuttle. Depending on the direction the jog shuttle is turned the highlighter moves up or down. The arrows e- at the right side of the display show that mor e selections are available. ^ Press the jog shutt[...]

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    The appliance must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please see the "Installation instructions." For safety reasons, it is not possible to run a spin cycle before the first use. A program must be run without laundry and detergent to flush out any residual water from the factory testing process. ^ Open the water ma[...]

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    1. Sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to clothes and the machine. ^ Pre-tr eat stains. T ough stains (blood, egg, cof fee, tea etc.) or badly soiled areas (collars and cuffs) should be penetrated with a stain remover or a paste made fr om powder detergent a[...]

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    2. Load the washer ^ Open the drum door using the a button. The drum light comes on. ^ Load the laundry loosely into the drum. For best results, wash mixed loads of small and large items. This will improve washing effectiveness and help distribute the load evenly . For the lowest energy and water consumption load the washer to its max. capacity . S[...]

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    4. Adding deter gent Use detergent according to the laundry soiling and water hardness. T oo little detergent may cause: – ineffective cleaning of laundry; fabrics may become gray and stiff over time. – grease stains on the laundry . – hard water deposits on the heating element. T oo much deter gent may cause: – oversudsing with minimal dru[...]

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    5. Starting a program "Start" flashes when a program can be started. ^ Press the "Start" button. The "Start" button lights. The display shows the approximate program run time. It will count down in minutes. The first 10 minutes the washer calculates the water absorbency of the laundry . The overall program time may be [...]

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    T o cancel a pr ogram A program can be canceled any time after a program start. ^ Press the button G "Cancellation". The wash water will be drained away . ^ Open the drum door before starting a new program. T o change a pr ogram After the program start the spin speed can be selected until the final spin starts. The Extras "Starch Sto[...]

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    Programs may vary depending on the offerings of your machine. Cottons Hygiene 203°F to 158°F (95°C to 70°C) EF Items Items made from cotton and linen, i.e. bed linen, baby clothing, underwear Detergent Universal detergent Load size 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) Cottons Uni. 140°F to cold (60°C to cold) DBA Items Items made from cotton or mixed fabric, i.[...]

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    W oollens 104°F to cold (40°C to cold) Items Items made from machine washable wool and wool blend fabrics. Detergent Detergent for wool Load size 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) Silk / 86°F to cold (30°C to cold) Items Hand washable items, that contain no wool. Tip W ash hosier y and lingerie in a lingerie bag. Detergent Detergent for delicates Load size 5.5 [...]

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    Additional pr ograms The following programs can be added fr om the "Settings - Supervisor level" when activated by T echnical Service. Kitchen linen 203°F to 140°F (95°C to 60°C) Items Kitchen linen made from cottons and linen, i.e. chef jackets and pants, towels, rags Tip Use the "Pre-wash" pr ogram for tough stains. Use a [...]

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    Outerwear 104°F to cold (40°C to cold) Items Outdoor clothing made from micr o fibers. Tip – Close all zippers. – Do not use fabric softener Detergent Detergent for delicates Load size 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) Proofing 104°F to 86°F (40°C to 30°C) Items T o tr eat micro fiber , ski clothing, fine dense cotton (poplin) or table cloths to make them[...]

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    Disinfection programs Items Bed linen made of cottons or mixed fabrics. Note For differ ent requirements with a temperatur e selection of 85°C (thermal) to 40°C (chemother mal) with the r espective holding times. Detergent Use a detergent for disinfection and chemother mal disinfection. Regard the temperatur e level recommended on the packaging. [...]

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    *Programs may vary depending on the offerings of your machine. Main wash Rinse Spin W ater level W ash rhythm W ater level Rinses Rins spin Final spin Cottons Hygiene d a ( 2 LL Cottons Uni. d a ( 2 LL Minimum iron d a ( 2 LL Delicates e b e 2 – L Sturdy d a ( 2 LL Woollens ( c ( 2 LL Silk e d e 2 – L Dress Shirts ( a ( 2 – L Denim ( a ( 3 ?[...]

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    The washer is equipped with an electronic contr ol which deter mines the load size automatically . The washer determines the required water consumption for each load depending on quantity and water absorbency of the laundry . Different pr ogram sequences and wash times will result. The program sequence shown her e repr esents the basic program with[...]

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    Spin speed Program rpm Cottons Hygiene 1400 Cottons Uni. 1400 Minimum iron 1000 Delicates 600 Sturdy 1200 Woollens 1200 Silk 400 Shirts 600 Denim 900 Disinfection programs* 1400 Kitchen linen* 1400 T able linen* 1200 Curtains* 400 Pillows* 1400 Outerwear* 900 Proofing* 800 T owelling 1400 Sluice* 1400 Spin 1400 * = Programs can be added from the &q[...]

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    The basic wash programs can be enhanced with "Extras". Accessing the sub-menu "Extras" Cottons Uni. 140°F 1400 rpm Duration 0:45 h Extras H Delay Start Y H Back A H ^ Press the dir ect select button D . The sub-menu "Extras" shows. Selecting Extras Cottons Uni. 140°F 1400 rpm Options Pre-wash Starch Stop Rinse hold B[...]

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    Rinse Stop The washer stops after the last rinse, the laundry remains soaking in water . This will prevent wrinkles if the laundry is not removed immediately at the end of the wash pr ogram. Intensive* For laundry with nor mal to heavy soiling or stains. The total time for the wash program will be extended. W ater plus* The washer comes factory set[...]

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    The delay start option allows you to select the program end time. The program start can be delayed from 30 minutes to 24 hours. Select the sub-menu Dela y Star t Cottons Uni. 140°F 1400 rpm Duration 0:45 h Extras H Delay Start Y H Back A H ^ Press the dir ect select button E . The "Delay Star t" menu shows. Select the Delay Start time Th[...]

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    The washer has the option to save the most used wash programs on the dir ect select buttons. The option "Save" must be selected in the "Settings - Supervisor level". Contact T echnical Service for access to this level. Selecting/Changing a Fa v orite Main menu 1 Cottons Uni. 140°F Program selection 2 Minimum iron 104°F Setting[...]

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    – Selecting a temperature Cottons Uni. 140 °F 1400 rpm Temperature cold - 60°C a ^ Select the desired temperatur e with the jog shuttle and confirm. The basic menu shows again. – Selecting the spin speed Cottons Uni. 140 °F 1400 rpm Spin speed 0 - 1400 rpm t ^ Select the desired spin speed with the jog shuttle and confirm. The basic menu sho[...]

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    Saving a F av orite The basic menu shows all selected components. Cottons Uni. 104°F 1400 rpm Pre-wash Duration 00:53:00 h Extras H Delay Start Y H Save H Back A H ^ Press the dir ect select button F . Assigning a direct select button Cottons Uni. 104°F 1400 rpm Pre-wash until now : Cottons Uni. 60°C 1400 rpm Saving to : 1 2 3 4 Back A ^ Select [...]

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    Only use laundry detergent for mulated for front loading washing machines. For wool and wool blend fabrics use a detergent formulated for wools. Follow instructions on the detergent packaging for the correct use and amount of detergent. The amount of detergent used depends on the level of soiling: Light soiling No soiling or stains are visible. Nor[...]

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    Fabric softener , liquid star ch Fabric softener added to the wash program will make fabrics feel softer and will reduce static cling in the dryer . Liquid starch is a synthetic star ch wash used to give fabrics some stiffness. Starch can be included in any wash program as part of the final rinse. A utomatic dispensing of fabric softener or liquid [...]

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    , Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the unit or manually tripping the circuit br eaker . , Do not use chemical solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass or all purpose cleaners. These can damage plastic surfaces and other parts. Cleaning the washer ^ Clean the exterior of the washer with a mild solution of non-abrasi[...]

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    Cleaning the inlet hose filter The washer has two water inlet filters to protect each inlet valve. Check and clean these filters every 6 months. This may have to be done more fr equently with some water supplies. Cleaning the inlet hose filters ^ T urn off the water faucet. ^ Unscrew the inlet hose fr om the valve by turning the connector countercl[...]

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    , Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety r egulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held r esponsible for unauthorized work. The following section will help you avoid placing a service cal[...]

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    General prob lems with the washer Issue P ossible cause Solution The washer shakes during the spin cyc le . – The four feet are not resting evenly on the floor . – The floor is not properly r einforced. – Level the machine (see Installation Instructions). – It is recommended that the machine is installed on a concrete base. There are unusua[...]

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    P oor wash results Issue P ossible cause Solution The laundry does not get clean with liquid detergent. Liquid detergents do not contain bleaching agents. Fruit, coffee and tea stains may not be removed. – Use powder bleach. (Be sure this is suitable according the fabric car e labels of the laundry .) – Fill compartment j with powder bleach and[...]

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    The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed Issue Solution The washer has no power . Insert the plug into the outlet and ensure the circuit breaker has not tripped. P ower failure T o open the drum door , see "Frequently asked questions - Opening the drum door during a power failure...". The door was not properl y c[...]

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    Opening the door during a power failure or when the drain is bloc ked , Disconnect the machine from the power supply . ^ Open the detergent dispenser drawer . ^ Remove the tool. ^ Open the lint trap door . Machines with a drain pump If the main drain hose is clogged, water will be retained in the machine (max. 6.5 gal [30 l]) . , Caution: If laundr[...]

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    Once the flow of water stops: ^ Remove the lint trap lid. ^ Remove any foreign objects or lint from the filter . ^ Check that the impeller (in the back of the chamber) rotates fr eely by spinning it with your hand. ^ Return the lint trap lid and tighten into place. If the drain filter is not tightened securely water will leak out when the machine i[...]

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    Machines with a drain v alve ^ Press the lever for the emergency drain down and hold until you hear no more water running out. Open the drum door , Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching into the drum to remove laundry . A moving drum is extremely danger ous. ^ Insert a screwdriver into the notch, beside the lever , pull it down. T[...]

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    Changing the light bulb The machine will not operate if the light bulb is burnt out. ^ Disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, tripping the circuit br eaker or removing the fuse. ^ Open the detergent dispenser drawer . Remove the tool from the r ear side of the panel. ^ Open the drum door . ^ Insert the tool into the sl[...]

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    Repairs In the event of a fault which you cannot fix yourself, please contact the Miele T echnical Service Department. U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com V 1 800 565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the T echnical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. Both can be found on the data plate visible abo[...]

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    Installation Instr uctions T o prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.[...]

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    Front vie w a W ater intake hose hot b W ater intake hose cold c Electrical connection d Control panel e Detergent dispenser drawer f Drum door g Access panel to drain filter , drain pump and emergency door release h Height adjustable feet i Stand j Retaining clips (for concrete stand) k Recessed grip Installation 46[...]

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    Rear view a Lid with transport grips b Mounting for: – W ater intake hose – Drain hose – Withdrawn shipping struts c Power cord d Shipping struts with rotary protectors e W ater intake hose (cold) f W ater intake hose (hot) g Drain hose for drain pump h Drain hose for drain valve i Height adjustable feet Installation 47[...]

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    W asher/ Dryer Stack Height: Stacking kit with pull out shelf 66 15 / 16 " (1700 mm) The Miele washing machine can be installed as part of a washer -dr yer stack in combination with a Miele tumble dryer . An appropriate stacking kit* is requir ed. Installation of the stacking kit must be perfor med by a Miele Service T echnician. Reinstallatio[...]

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    Installation site The washer cannot be built-in. , Do not install the machine directly next to or over an open floor drain or drain channel. Moisture can penetrate the machine and damage electrical parts. A concrete floor is the most suitable surface for the washer . Concrete floors are less pr one to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden flo[...]

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    ^ T urn the left shipping strut counterclockwise 90° with the enclosed combination wrench. ^ Pull the shipping strut out. ^ T urn the right shipping strut counterclockwise 90° with the enclosed combination wrench. ^ Pull out the shipping strut out. Installation 50[...]

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    ^ Close the holes with the rotary protectors and their caps. ^ Fasten the shipping struts at the rear side of the washer . T ake care to insert the drill holes, b , into the clamps, a . , Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum. The shipping struts should be stored on the back of the washer for future[...]

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    Leveling the washer T o ensure smooth operation the washer must be level. Failure to level the machine can r esult in increased water and energy consumption as well as the washer "banging" during the spin cycle or "walking" across the floor during use. Adjust the four le veling feet The washer is leveled by adjusting the four fe[...]

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    W ater connection Cold water connection A water faucet with 3 / 4 " threat must be provided on-site. If none is available the machine must be connected to a water line by a qualified plumber . The water pressur e must be between 14.5 -145 psi (1 -10 bar). If the water pressur e is greater than 145 psi (10 bar), a pressur e reducer must be inst[...]

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    Hot water connection Connecting the machine to a hot water supply will lead to low electrical consumption during hot water operation. The hot water temperature at the water faucet must not exceed 158°F (70°C). The water in single water lines from the hot water source cools faster when not in constant use. T o heat the wash water more electricity [...]

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    Drainage There ar e two drainage options for this machine: Drain valve The machine is drained with a motorized drain valve. A connection can be made to an on-site floor drain (gully with an air gap) on an angle. Drain pump The wash water is drained using a pump with a 3 ft (1 m) delivery height. Make sure ther e are no kinks in the drain hose. The [...]

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    Electrical connection , This installation should be perfor med by an experienced and qualified technician, in accordance with local codes and regulations. The washer comes with a power cord without a plug. The machine is supplied as standard for connection to a 208 V , 60 Hz, 20 A, 2-phase electrical supply*. For extra safety it is advisable to ins[...]

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    Height 33 7/16" (85 cm) Width 23 7/16" (59.5 cm) Depth 28 3/8" (72 cm) Depth with the door open 44 1/8" (112 cm) Weight 240 lbs (109 kg) Maximum floor load 2778 Newton (approx. 278 kg) Capacity 14.3 (6.5 kg) dry laundr y Fuse rating see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Noise level during spinning ([...]

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    Disposal of the packing materials The cardboar d box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. T o prevent suf focation of children ensure that any plastic wrapping, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of childr en. Please recycle. Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can [...]

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    Menu Settings J to adjust standard settings The washer controls can be adjusted to changing demands thr ough the settings menu.[...]

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    Opening the menu Settings 1 Cottons Uni. 140°F Program selection 2 Minimum iron 104°F Settings F 3 Delicates 104°F 4 Woollens H 86°F 12:00 ^ Select the "Settings" J in the main menu and confirm by pressing the jog shuttle. Selecting Settings Settings Back A Language F Water plus Suds cooling H ^ Select the settings to be changed and c[...]

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    Language J The display contents can be shown in differ ent languages. The displayed language can be set in the sub-menu "Language" J . ^ Select the desired language and confirm with "OK". The flag behind the word "Language" is a guide to find the settings menu in case a foreign language is shown. If the language settin[...]

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    Time of day The selection allows the clock to be shown as 24 hours, 12 hours or not at all. The time of day is also set here. If the clock is not selected the delay start can only be shown only as a 24 hour clock timer . The display will how the timer counting down until the start of the program but not he curr ent time of day . Selecting the cloc [...]

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    Standby The display goes out after 10 minutes and the "Start" button flashes slowly to save energy . On The display will go into Standby mode: – if no program was selected after the machine was turned on. – after a program has started. – at the end of a program. Not in current prog. (Factory default) The Standby function will be tur[...]

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    The menu Settings - Supervisor level m ust be activated by the T echnical Service . The menu "Settings" (except Languages J ) is locked with a code to prevent unwanted access. Selecting Settings Settings Back A Language F Supervisor level ^ Select "Supervisor level" and confirm. Settings Back A Supervisor level Access via code ^[...]

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    Confirming the code 0 0 0 Confirming the code OK H Back A H ^ Confirm the entered code. W Entry OK Menu opened The user is now in the "Supervisor level". The previously described and all the following settings can be changed. Change the code to prevent unauthorized access to the settings. Settings - Supervisor level 65[...]

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    Language J The display contents can be shown in differ ent languages. The fixed default language can be set in the sub-menu "Languages J ". ^ Select the desired language and confirm with "OK". Sort languages The language order can be set, when the option "Language access - international" is selected. Supervisor level T[...]

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    A uto load control The washer has an Auto load control. The water levels and the program running times ar e adjusted to the load size. If the load size automatic is turned off the program will always run as if for a full load. The machine comes factory set with this option turned on. Pre-wash water The water type for the pre-wash can be selected (e[...]

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    W ater level Cottons The program "Cottons Hygiene" and "Cottons Uni." allows you to increase the water level for the main wash. The machine comes factory set with the option Block Parameter selected. (The water level will be controlled accor ding to the factory set program data.) W ater level Min. iron The program "Minimum [...]

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    No. of programs Additional programs can be added to the program selection. 0 Additional programs (factory default) 4 Additional programs ("T able linen", "Pillows", "Curtains" and "Kitchen linen") 2 Additional programs ("Outerwear" and "W aterproofing") 6 Additional programs (all of the ab[...]

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    Optimize energy The energy use for the programs "Cottons Hygiene", "Cottons Uni." and "Minimum iron" is at its optimum when this option is turned on. The machine comes factory set with this option "on". No. rinses Cottons The programs "Cottons Hygiene" and "Cottons Uni." allow you to chang[...]

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    No detergent If an external dispensing system is fitted to the machine it will not be accessed if "No soap" is selected. Y ou have the option to show the Extra "No Soap" in the menu "Extras". The machine comes factory set with this option "off". External dispenser The washer is set up for connection to an ext[...]

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