Before using the first time

Important:

The appliance must be properly in- stalled and connected to the water and electrical supply in accordance with local and national codes.

See “Installation instructions”.

Make sure the shipping struts on the rear of the washer have been re- moved.

Any residual water left in the machine from the testing pro- cess should be flushed out as follows:

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

^Place 1/4 of the recommended amount of detergent in compartment

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^Turn on the machine.

^Turn the program selector to the “COTTONS 140°F” program.

^Press the “Short” button.

^Any residues will be flushed out dur- ing the course of the program.

Water hardness reminder.

The amount of detergent needed to wash clothes can depend on various factors, including the water hardness in your area. You can set the water hard- ness dial in the detergent dispenser as a reminder.

^Turn the dial to the required setting. Use the tool supplied with the ma- chine. It is located behind the deter- gent drawer door, on the left hand side (see “Cleaning and Care”).

Water hardness ranges

(in grains per gallon and PPM calcium carbon-

ate)

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

 

soft water

medium water

hard water

very hard

 

 

 

water

 

 

 

 

less than

8-14

15-22

over 22

7 grains

grains

grains

grains

per gallon

per gallon

per gallon

per gallon

 

 

 

 

less than

130-250 PPM

260-390 PPM

over 400 PPM

125 PPM

calcium car-

calcium car-

calcium car-

calcium car-

bonate

bonate

bonate

bonate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Miele W 1903 operating instructions Before using the first time, Water hardness reminder