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Detergents

You can use all

high efficiency detergents

which are formulated for household

washing machines. Closely follow the requirements of the detergent manufacturer.

Universal

Color

Delicate

Special

Bleach

Fabric

Softener

Normal

X

X

–

–

X

X

Wrinkle free

X

X

–

–

X

X

Sanitize

X

–

–

–

X

X

Handwash

X

X

X

–

–

X

Woolens

–

–

–

X

–

–

Express

1)

X

X

–

–

–

X

Custom

X

X

–

–

X

X

Extra White

X

–

–

–

X

X

Delicates

–

–

X

X

X

X

Silk

–

–

–

X

–

X

Denim / Jeans

1)

X

X

X

X

X

X

Dress shirts

X

X

–

–

X

X

Comforters

1)

–

–

–

X

X

X

Outerwear

–

–

–

X

X

–

Table linens

X

–

–

–

X

–

Beach towels

–

–

–

–

–

X

Quick rinse

–

–

–

–

–

X

Clean Machine

–

–

–

–

X

–

1)

only liquid detergent

Miele offers a variety of specialized laundry detergents and fabric softeners,

each uniquely designed to meet your individual laundry care needs. For more

information visit the Miele.com web site.

Using the washer

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Section	Page
Contents	1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4	4
Guide to the washer 7	7
Control panel 7	7
Display function 8	8
Before using for the first time 9	9
Setting the display language 9	9
Washing tips: 10	10
Using the washer 11	11
1. Prepare and sort the laundry 11	11
2. Load the laundry 12	12
Loading a comforter 13	13
3. Select a program 14	14
4. Select a temperature and/or spin speed 14	14
Program guide 15	15
Final spin speed 19	19
5. Select an option 20	20
6. Add detergent 21	21
Detergents 23	23
Fabric after care 24	24
7. Select Delay Start (if desired) 25	25
8. Start the program 26	26
9. Activate the Child Lock (if desired) 26	26
10. Program end 27	27
Preparing your appliance for an extended vacaion 27	27
Canceling a program 28	28
Interrupting a program 28	28
Changing a program 28	28
Adjusting the temperature 28	28
Adjusting the spin speed 28	28
Adjusting the options 28	28
Quick guide 29	29
Using the washer 29	33
Adding/removing laundry during a wash program 29	33
Cleaning and care 30	34
Cleaning the exterior and control panel 30	34
Cleaning the drum 30	34
Cleaning the dispenser drawer 31	35
Cleaning the water inlet filters 33	37
Frequently asked questions 34	38
No wash program will start 34	38
The display shows a fault message 35	39
General issues with the washer 36	40
Unsatisfactory wash results 37	41
The drum door cannot be opened 38	42
After sales service 41	45
Installation instructions 43	47
Installation 44	48
Installation site 46	50
Removing the shipping struts 47	51
Leveling the washer 48	52
Plumbing 49	53
Electrical connection 52	56
Setting the display language 53	57

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