Miele W 1918 operating instructions Help protect our environment, Disposal of the packing material

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Help protect our environment

Warning - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN- STRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing is mostly manufactured from the following recycled or recyclable materials:

corrugated paper/cardboard

CFC free polystyrene

polystyrene foil (transparent)

Untreated wood

Polypropylene (PP) strapping

Rather than throwing these materials away, please take them to your commu- nity recycling center.

Disposal of an old appliance

Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling center about the possi- bility of recycling these materials.

Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it from the outlet and cut off its power cord and remove any doors to prevent it from becoming a hazard.

Before using the first time

Since all Miele washing machines are tested for proper operation before leav- ing the factory, some residual water may be left inside.

As this water is not visible, we recom- mend you perform the following steps before you use your new machine for the first time, or if it has been in storage for more than a few weeks between uses.

^Do not put any laundry in the ma- chine.

^Add a small amount of detergent to compartment j.

^Turn “On” the machine.

^Press the “Rapid wash” button.

^Turn the dial to “COTTONS 140°F”.

The machine will start to run and will flush out any residual water that may be inside.

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Contents Operating instructions Contents Guide to the machine Detergent dispenser drawer Important safety instructions Disposal of the packing material Before using the first timeHelp protect our environment Disposal of an old applianceOptimal usage EconomyPreparing the Laundry Before washingPrepare the wash load Recommended load sizes are noted below To start a programPress the Door button to open the door Load the machine Close the machine doorEnd of Program After washingClose the drum door To interrupt a program To cancel a programChanging the program sequence To change an incorrectly selected programAdding detergent Using the Starch program to dis- pense liquid starch Adding fabric softener or starchStarch Program selection CottonsMax. load Additional options Normal wash cycle Rapid wash Program sequence Cottons Permanent Fine Press DelicatesProgram sequence Washing C Textile care symbolsTemperature Conversion Chart Tumble dryPre-wash Additional optionsGentle wash Water plusDelay start/Time remaining indicator Time display HminCleaning the detergent drawer Cleaning and careTo clean the washing machine Pull the drawer out until it stopsCleaning the drain pump and lint trap Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters To clean the filter in the inlet hoseTo clean the filter in the inlet valve Problem solving guide What to do if Cause RemedyOn indicator Indicator lamp isIndicator lamp is flash Pre-washFlows slowly into the ma Chine? Large residues Spite of adequateWater supply, the water Detergent remainLaundry? Grey greasy partiCles cling to washed Liquid detergentOpening the drum door during a power failure To check water pressureElectricity After sales service Installation surface InstallationRemoving the shipping struts Installation Instructions Adjust the four leveling feet as fol- lows Leveling the machineWasher / Dryer Stack Water hardness reminder Plumbing Connections Drain connectionPlease note Electrical connection Grounding InstructionsProgrammable functions Step SecondsAHigh water level Child safety featureDesired function B5th rinse cycleAdditional rinse in Rapid wash To check if the function has been stored Deleting the additional func- tionsPerform Steps 1 to Technical data DimensionsProgram duration approximate SpecificationsTemperature control Spin speed Detergent dispenserPage Page
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W 1918 specifications

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