Miele W 833 manual

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    Operating instructions for washing machine W 833 It is essentia l to r ead these op er - ating instructi ons before installing or Q using the machine, to avoid the risk of accide nt, or da mage to the machine. M.-Nr . 04 613 450[...]

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    Contents Guide to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W arning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparation for us e Help to p r otect o ur envi ro nment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Guide to the machine 1 Electric supply cable 2 Inlet ho se (able to withstan d pressures up to 70 bar) 3 Flexible drain h ose (with detachable swivel elbow) 4 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Facia panel with cont rols 6 Drum door 7 Panel for access to fluff filter , drain pump and emergenc y door release 8 Four height adjust able feet Guide to the m a[...]

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    b “Door" pushbut ton opens the drum doo r c “I - ON / O - O FF” pushbutt on switch es the machine on or off or interrupts a programme d Pushbutto ns for additional opti ons Detergent di spenser drawer Compar tment i - Pr e-wash Compar tment j - Main wash Compar tment p (with lid) -Condit ioner e Spin speed selector f Programme sequence i[...]

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    W arnin g and Safet y Instruc tions Read the op erati ng instru ctions be- fore using th is machi ne for th e first time. They cont ain impor tant infor- mation ab out the safety , use and maintenance of the machine . This will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the mac hine. Keep these operat ing instru ctions in a safe place and ensure tha[...]

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    The best materials are us ed in the manufactu re of this machine, and ever y care is taken to che ck all par ts. However , with time, de terioration of parts can occur , especially w ith such component s as ho ses, giving rise to leaks. This should be bor ne in mind if operating th e machine w ithout s upervi- sion. Check th e hose r egularly for s[...]

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    If the co rrec t amo unt of d etergent is dispe nsed, the machine should not need to be desc aled. If, how ever , you do wish t o descale the mac hine only use proprietar y n on-corrosive de- scaling agents an d strictl y observe the instructio ns. Co nsult t he Miele C us- tomer Service Depar tment. T exti les which ha ve been pr e- treated in s o[...]

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    Help to pr otec t our envir onm ent Disposal o f the pack ing material The trans port and protective pack ing is mostly manufa ctured from the following recy cled or r e-useable mate rials: – corrugate d paper/card – polystyr ene - CF C-fr ee – untreated surplus woo d – chipboard, contains no phenolic res in s – polyethylene f oil (PE) ?[...]

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    W ashing environmentally and econo mically Caring fo r the en vir onment m eans sav- ing water , energy and detergent w hen washing but without c ompromising on resu lts. The key to a goo d wash result is findin g the best combination of amount of detergent, te mperatur e, length of pr o- gramme and th e machine’ s te chnology . If necessary , so[...]

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    Before using for the fi rst time Flush out any residual test water still in the machine as follows: Do not loa d the mach ine. Add a little detergent to compar t- ment j . Switch on the machine. Press the “Short wash” sel ector . Select the “COTTONS 60°C” pro- gramme. This operation will flush out any resi dues. W ater hard ness reminder T[...]

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    Brief guide to correct washing The headings numbered ( 1 , 2 , 3 ,...) offer a brief st ep by st ep guide to the operating sequence. Before was hing 1 Prepare the wa sh load Empty all pockets. Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coin s, paper clips etc) can cause dama ge to textiles and compon ents in th e machine. Sort the washing Most text iles hav e a [...]

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    3 Load the drum Unfold washing a nd load loosely in the drum. T o achieve best results it is advis- able to mak e up mixe d loads cons ist- ing of both large and s mall items. This impr oves the washing e ffec t and helps distribut e the load ev enly during spin. Overload ing re duces the wash r esult and caus es more creasing. Please note maximum [...]

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    After washing 1 T urn the programme se lector to “Finish/Start”. 2 Press the “Door” button. Only r emove washing fr om the ma- chine once the drum has stopped turnin g, othe rwise you ma y seri- ously injure yourse lf. 3 Press the I-ON / O-OFF button. 4 Remove the wa shin g. Make sur e the drum is e mpty . Items left behind could shrink or [...]

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    Changing the programme sequence Stopping a programme T ur n the programme selector t o “Fin- ish/Star t”. Interrupting a programme Pre ss the “I-ON/ 0-OFF” b uttton. T o continue th e programme, switch the machine back on. Changing an incorr e ctly selecte d pro- gramme: T ur n the programme selector t o “Fin- ish/Star t”. A new program[...]

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    Adding or remo ving washing W ashing can be added or removed after the programme has already star ted, when using the following pro- grammes: – COTTON S – MINIMUM IRON – QUICK W ASH 40°C – WOOLLENS –S t a r c h Press th e “Door” button in and hold it until the doo r springs open. Add or r emove i tems of washing. Pre ss any opti on b[...]

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    Adding dete rgen t All mode rn det ergents produced for automatic w ashing mach ines are suit- able, including liqu id, compact (co n- centrated) and special applic ation detergents. Use dispe nsing aids, e. g. balls, if t hese are supplied w ith the detergent. Woollens and knitwear con - taining wool mixtures should be washed usi ng a detergen t s[...]

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    Fabric con ditioners/s tarch for mulations Fabric conditioners/T ex turisers Fabric con ditioners make gar me nts soft an d fluffy to ha ndle and h elp pre- vent sta tic cling whe n tumble dr ying. Dispense a ccording to the manu fac- tur er’ s instructio ns. T extu risers ar e synthetic sta rch formula- tions an d give body to ite ms e.g. shir t[...]

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    Programme selection Programme Fabric T emperature range COTTONS 9876 cottons and linen fabric s eg bedlinen, table linen, towelling, jeans, T -shirts and na ppies. 95°C bis 30°C MINIMUM IRON 4321 (60°C) white nylon white polyester fabrics, (50°C) coloured nylon, polyester , cotton and viscose fabrics with special finishes, acrylic cotton fabric[...]

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    Max. load Additional options Notes 5 kg – Soak – Pr e-wash – W ater plus – Short wash with heavily soiled items select “So ak” or “Pre-was h” 2,5 kg – Soak – Pr e-wash – W ater plus – Short wash with heavily soiled items select “So ak” or “Pre-was h” for lightly soiled items select Shor t wash" 1 kg – Soak –[...]

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    Programme sequence COTTONS MINIMUM IRON DELICA TES Soak optional optional optional Pre-wash optional optional optiona l Main wash X X X T op-up rinse from 75°C – – Graduated rinsing – from 50°C from 50°C No. of rinses – normal 3 oder 4 1) 33 – part load 2 3 3 – short wash 2 2 3 Rinse & interim spin (rpm) max. 1000 max. 500 – Fi[...]

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    WOOLLENS Q UICKW ASH 40°C Starch Spin Separate rinse ––––– –– X –– X X ––– ––––– ––––– 32– –2 32– – – ––––– –m a x . 5 0 0– – – max. 900 max. 1200 max. 1200 max. 1200 max. 900 – max. 30 min max. 30 min max. 30 m in – optional optional optional – optional optional optiona[...]

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    Car e symbols W ashing 9 Cottons 9 5°C 8 Cottons 6 0°C 7 Cottons 4 0°C 4 Minimum iron 60°C 2 Minimum iron 40°C 1 Minimum iron 30°C a Delicates 40°C @ Delicates 30°C Machine was hable woolle ns Use the specia l ’Wool’ pr ogramme, and only wash textiles bearing the label sh own her e: This symbol is registered by the IW S (Inter national [...]

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    Additional o ptions Each of t he following buttons can be pressed in to give an addition al option. When the “Door” bu tton is pus hed in, all th e other b uttons sp ring o ut aga in, and the additi onal o ptions ar e can- celled. The following opt ions are additionally available for cer tain wash programmes: “Soak” – For heavily so iled [...]

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    “With pre-wash” – For heavily soile d and stained items . “W ater plus” – This is recommended for pa rt icularly delicate fa brics, and – if mor e water is requir e d for dispens- ing the detergent. – the water level increases in all sec- tions o f the p rog rammes COT TONS, MINIMUM IRON and Q UICK W ASH 40°C. “Short wash” – [...]

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    Cleaning and c are Cleaning the washing machine Clean the casing with a mild non-ab- rasive d eterg ent or soa p and water . Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Clean the facia panel with a damp cloth an d dry with a so ft cloth . The dr um can be cleaned using a suitable proprietar y stainless s teel cleaner . Do not use abras ive cleaners, or glass or al[...]

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    Cleaning the fluff filter and pump Check the fluff filter initially af ter 3 - 4 washes to ascertain ho w often i t is likely to requir e cleaning. With nor mal clea ning a pprox. 2 litres of water run out. If the drain outlet is clogged, more water will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres ) . Caution: if laun dry has been washed a t a high[...]

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    Once the flow of water ceases , remove the fluff filter completely an d clean it. Remove an y foreign bodies (e. g. but- tons, coin s, etc. ) and fluff. T ur n the impe ller by hand to check that it is free to rotate. Any foreign ob- jects c ausing a n obstr uction should be removed. Clean th e inside of the fluf f fil ter hou s- ing. Remove any de[...]

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    T o clean the water inlet filters The was hing ma chine has two filte rs to protect the inlet v alves. Th ese filt ers should be chec ked ever y 6 months o r so, or more often if there are frequent in- terrupt ions to the water supply . T o clean the fil ter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: First turn of f the sto pcock. Unscr ew the[...]

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    Problem solving guide Repair work to electrical appliances s hould on ly be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance wi th local a nd nation al regulations. Unauthorise d repairs could be da ngerous. What to do if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . the programme does not begin: There is no power . The “ON” indicator light has [...]

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    What to do if, . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . one of the following lights is flashing: – “Soak/Pre-wash” – “ Main wash” There is a fault. Start the programme again. If the light starts flashing agai n, call the Service dept. . . . the “Rinses/Rinse hold” light flashes quickly? There is a fault. . . . the “Rinses/Rinse hold?[...]

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    What to do if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . the drum door cannot be opened. The appliance is n ot plugged in to the electricity supply . Put the plug in the socket. Power cut See “What to do if” - (1st Section) on how to open the door . The door was not correctly engage d. Please press hard agains t the lock side of the drum doo r and th[...]

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    What to do if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . . . . lime deposits appear on the drum surface: Not enough detergent has been used. – Use a descaling agent which must be stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for use in washing machine s. – Use the correct amount of detergent to cope with th e water hardness. . . . grey , greasy particles cling[...]

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    Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure Switch off the washing machine. Open the drain pump/f luff filter panel and drain off any water as described in the Section on Cle aning and care. Pull the ring of the door mech anism downwards, the door will open. Always make sur e that the drum is sta- tionar y be fore reaching in to remove wa[...]

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    After sales servi ce In the event of any f aults w hich you can not remedy yours elf, pleas e contact: – Y our Miele Dealer or – Y our n earest Miele Serv ice de part - ment. (see back cove r for the add ress ). When cont acting the Serv ice Depar t- ment, pleas e quote th e Model an d Ser- ial nos. of your a ppliance, both of which ar e shown [...]

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    Install ation Installation surface Experie nce has shown th at a con cr ete floor is the mos t suitable installation sur- face fo r a washi ng ma chine. Concr ete floors ar e far le ss pr one to vibration dur- ing the spin cycle th an wooden floo r- boar ds or a surface with "so ft" pr ope r- ties. Please not e the f ollowing po ints: The[...]

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    Withdraw the two ba rs togeth er with the suppor t plate. Plug the t wo holes with the plast ic caps suppli ed. The machin e shou ld not be moved w ith- out the t ransit fitting in place . The transit f itting should be stored in a safe place fo r futur e use. It must be re-fitted if the machine is to be moved again. R e-fitting is car- ried ou t b[...]

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    Levelling the machine The machine must be perf ectly level to ensure safe and pr oper operation. Incorrect installa tion may increase water an d electricit y consu mption. The screw feet can be adjus ted to le vel the machine: Unscrew the f oot o r feet u ntil the ma- chine stands lev el. Hold the foot tight using a pipe wrench. Tighten th e counte[...]

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    Plumbing Connection to wa ter supply The machine should be connected to a mains wa ter suppl y in acco rdance with standard regulations. The Germ an auth- orities do not require it to have a non-re- turn valve as the was hing machine has been design ed to co mply with DVG W regula tions (German Association of Gas and W ater Enginee rs, see data pla[...]

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    Connection to the drainage system The machine drains via a drain pump with a deliv ery head of 1 metre. The drai n hose is 1.5 m l ong. It must not be k inked as th is restricts draina ge. The swive l elbow at th e end of the hose can be tur ned in e ither direction, or can be detached if required with a shar p twist an d pull. Drain hose connectio[...]

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    Electrical conne ction This machin e is su pplied ready for con- nection to an a.c. single phase 230 - 240 V , 50 Hz su pply . The machine is supplied with a 2 m long mains cable with moulded plu g. The v oltage, rated load and fuse rating are given on the data pl ate. P lease en sur e that th ese match the ho usehold mains supp ly . All electrical[...]

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    Programmable functions - Selection With the prog rammable f unctions you can adapt t he machine t o your in divid- ual r equir ements. A func tion stays pr o- grammed in memor y u ntil it is can- celled. The following programmable func- tions are avala ble: A High water level Where rinse results are par ticularly im- portant. Effe ctive for th e ri[...]

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    Programmable functions - T o programme Programming and saving the programmable functions Pro grammable function s ar e activa ted using a co mbination of the buttons for the option al functio ns with the pro- gramme selector switch. These co mbi- nations can call up extra func tions not displayed on the control panel. Programming takes place in thr[...]

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    Pro grammable function s - Check/ Cancel T o check the programmable function: T o see if a select ed programmable function has been activated, carry out Steps 1 to 6 . – If the “Rinse s/Rinse ho ld" light comes on , the rel evant p r ogramm- able func tion i s activate d. Press the I-ON / 0-OFF bu tton. This fi nishes the chec k. T o cance[...]

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    Consumption dat a Normal Programmes (without any additional o ptions or programmable functions) Load Consumption data Electricity in kWh Wa t e r in litres Time normal T ime short wash Cottons 95°C 5 .0 kg 1.80 62 1 h 52 mins 1 h 24 mins Cottons 60°C* 5.0 kg 1.05 59 1 h 47 mins 1 h 12 mins Cottons 40°C 5 .0 kg 0.55 59 1 h 35 mins 1 h 02 mins Min[...]

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    T echnical data Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depth with door o pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wei ght . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max. floo r load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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