Programmable functions

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

Additional functions can be pro- grammed into the machine if desired:

AHigh water level (only in “Cottons” rinses)

Where rinse results are particularly im- portant (e.g. Soap allergies).

B5th Rinse in the “Cottons” programme

For soft water areas (up to 135 ppm cal- cium carbonate).

In soft water areas, a higher water level can be selected in addition to a 5th rinse cycle, if required.

CNo water intake through compartment i

The 10 second water intake through compartment i during the main wash is omitted.

vated, but the programme will continue uninterrupted. This prevents children from inadvertently changing or stop- ping a wash programme by playing with the dials.

If the programme selector switch is turned to its original position, the “On” lamp will stop flashing.

To change a programme once the pro- gramme lock is activated:

Turn the programme selector switch to “Start/Finish”.

The PROGRAMME SEQUENCE indica- tor lamps will start flashing in suc- cession after about 30 seconds. A new programme can be selected as soon as the “On” lamp is the only one remain- ing lit.

The functions described above can be programmed by the Customer using the steps shown on the follow- ing pages.

There are other programmable func- tions which are reserved for Miele Service Engineers. They are not nor- mally activated, and require access to internal machine components.

DProgramme lock (Child safety feature)

When activated, the washing machine will ignore any changes made after the first three minutes of operation. For example if the programme selector switch is moved to a different setting or an additional function is selected, the “On” lamp will flash, notifying you that the Child safety feature has been acti-

EAdditional rinse in Rapid wash

For soft water areas.

For an extra thorough rinse.

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Miele W 1918 operating instructions Programmable functions

W 1918 specifications

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