Miele W 865 User Manual

Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 865
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accidents, or damage
to the machine.
G
M.-Nr. 05 603 360

Miele W 865 Specifications

General

Brand	Miele
Model	W 865
Category	Washer
Language	English

Summary

Operating Instructions

Guide to the machine

Control panel

Warning and safety instructions

Correct usage

Guidelines for the proper and intended use of the washing machine.

Technical safety

Covers electrical safety, earthing, and connections to prevent hazards.

Use

Washing environmentally and economically

Before using for the first time

Flushing out the machine

Steps to flush residual lubricants and water before the first use.

How to wash correctly

Before washing

Steps to prepare laundry and the machine before starting a wash cycle.

Sort the laundry

Load the drum

To start a programme

Select any additional option required

Select a spin speed

At the end of a programme

Adding or removing washing after programme start

Programme... interruption

Programme... alteration

Adding detergent

It is important to dispense the correct amount, because...

Programmes

Programme selection

Additional options

Sequence

Care symbols - washing

Additional options

Soak

Pre-wash

Water plus

Electronic programme locking

Programmable functions

Maximum water level

Water plus system

Selecting the Options

Activating the compartment

Soak time

Gentle action

Top-up rinse for Cottons

Memory function

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the washing machine

Extra cleaning

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump

To clean the water inlet filters

Problem solving guide

The programme does not start.

Troubleshooting steps when the washing machine fails to start.

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal.

General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button.

The pump makes strange noises.

Large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser drawer.

Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment.

Liquid detergent does not give the required result.

Grey, greasy particles cling to washed laundry.

There are white residues which look like powder detergent on dark coloured laundry.

Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure

After sales service

Customer contact

Appliance guarantee

Installation

Installation surface

Installation

General steps for lifting and positioning the machine during installation.

Removing the transit fitting

Instructions on how to remove transit bars before operation.

Re-fitting the transit bars

Levelling the machine

Screwing out and adjusting the feet

Building under a worktop

Connection to water supply

Connection to the drainage system

Electrical connection U.K.

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363

Important

Consumption data

Technical Data