Miele W 1612 Important safety instructions, Proper use, Children around the appliance

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Important safety instructions

This washer complies with all applicable safety laws and regulations. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and property damage.

Please thoroughly read these instructions before first using the appliance. They contain important information on the safe installation, operation, and care of your appliance. They are intended to help prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.

The W 1612 meets all CSA requirements. This machine is not approved for use in the United States.

Proper use

￿The washing machine is designed for household use only and only for washing textiles whose fabric care label states that they can be washed. Other uses may be dangerous. Miele will not be held liable for damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.

￿Individuals who are incapable of using the appliance safely because of reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or because of a lack of experience or knowledge, must not use this appliance without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

Children around the appliance

￿Supervise any children in the vicinity of the appliance. Never allow children to play with the appliance.

￿Children must not use the washer unsupervised unless they have received sufficient instruction to operate it safely. They must be able to recognize the potential hazards of improper operation.

￿Remember that high wash temperatures will make the porthole glass hot.

Teach children not to touch the glass while the washer is in operation.

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Contents Operating instructions Washing machine 1612 Caring for the environment Disposal of packing materialsDisposing of your old appliance Contents Contents Technical data Important safety instructions Proper useChildren around the appliance Technical safety Important safety instructions Accessories Operating the washing machine Control panelProgram duration Programmable functionsReminder to remove the shipping rods Before using for the first timeSetting the language Running the washer for the first timeEnergy and water consumption When drying with a tumble dryerEnvironmentally friendly use Detergent consumptionHow to wash correctly Brief instructionsSwitch the washer on Load the washer Select a temperature / spin speedSelect program Sensitive Select extra optionsShort Heavy SoilAdd detergent How to start a program Remove the laundry when the program is finishedSpin cycles Rinse cycle spinsDe-select the rinse spins and final spin none Final spin cycle speedProgram overview Denim/Jeans 60C to cold Colours Cold to 40CDress Shirts 60C to cold Darks 40C to coldExtra options Garment care label symbols Program sequence Main wash Rinse SpinSpecial features in the program sequences Interrupting a program Canceling a programChanging a program sequence Changing a programLoading or removing laundry Childproof feature onChildproof feature OFF Childproof lockDetergent Selecting the right detergentUniversal Colour Delicates Water softener Washing with several componentsRight amount to dispense will depend on the following Fabric softener, fabric shaper, and liquid starch Dyes and dye removersCleaning the housing and control panel Cleaning and careCleaning the drum Cleaning the dispenser drawerCleaning the siphon and softener channel Cleaning the detergent drawer housingCleaning the water inlet filters Cleaning the filter in union of the inlet hoseTo clean the filter in the water inlet valve Troubleshooting What to do ifNo wash program will start Flashes Fault messages in the displayProblem Possible cause Remedy Display lights up Flashes Display lights upGeneral problems Unsatisfactory wash results Loading door cannot be opened with the Door button How to drain the washer Blocked drain outletOpening the loading door Warranty conditions and warranty period Customer serviceProgram updates PC Additional accessoriesInstallation and connection Front viewRear view Installation surface Transporting the washer to the installation siteRemoving the transport fittings Installation and connection Re-fitting the shipping rods Screw out and adjust the feet Levelling the machineInstalling under a countertop Washer-dryer stackPlease note Connecting to the water supply Miele water protection systemTap water line cold water Hot water connectionDrainage system Drain hose connectionElectrical connection Electrical InstructionsTechnical data Programmable functions for changing Default settings Programmable functions LanguageWater plus Gentle washSuds cooldown Enter the code Pin codeTo activate the pin code To operate the washer with the pin codeKeypad tone Temperature unitBuzzer BrightnessAnti-crease Standby displayMemory Not in current ProgrSubject to change without notice Nr 264 960