Contents
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Detergent ............................................................................................................. 40
The correct detergent............................................................................................ 40
Water softeners ..................................................................................................... 40
Dispensing aids ..................................................................................................... 40
Fabric conditioner and liquid starch...................................................................... 40
Miele recommended detergents ........................................................................... 41
Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010...... 42
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 44
Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info) .......................................................................... 44
External casing and fascia panel........................................................................... 44
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ............................................................. 44
Cleaning the water inlet filters ............................................................................... 46
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 47
The programme does not start.............................................................................. 47
An error indicator light lights up in the control panel and the programme
was cancelled........................................................................................................ 48
At the end of a programme, an indicator light lights up on the control panel....... 49
General problems with the washing machine ....................................................... 50
An unsatisfactory wash result ............................................................................... 51
The door will not open........................................................................................... 52
Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ..... 53
After sales service............................................................................................... 55
Repairs .................................................................................................................. 55
Guarantee: U.K. ..................................................................................................... 55
Guarantee: Other countries ................................................................................... 55
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 55
Installation and connection ................................................................................ 56
Front view .............................................................................................................. 56
Rear view............................................................................................................... 57
Installation surface ................................................................................................ 58
Transporting the washing machine to its installation site...................................... 58
Removing the transit bars ..................................................................................... 58
Re-fitting the transit bars....................................................................................... 60
Levelling the machine............................................................................................ 61
Screwing out and adjusting the feet................................................................. 61
Building under a continuous worktop/ in a kitchen run.................................... 62
Washer-dryer stack .......................................................................................... 62