Miele WDA110 Quick Start Manual

Before the first use Operating the washing machine
ə Before using the machine for the first
time, ensure that it is correctly installed
and connected. Please read the separate
operating instructions supplied with the
appliance.
For safety reasons, spinning is not possible
until the machine has been prepared for use
for the first time. To activate the spinning
function, you must run a wash programme
without laundry and without detergent.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ə Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
1 Display 4 Spin button
This also activates the ball valve. The ball The display shows the programme dura- With spin speed indicator lights for
valve prevents detergent escaping from the tion (Time left display) and the program- selecting the spin speed.
suds container into the sump during a wash mable functions. 5 Programme selector
programme, thus making maximum use of 2 Start button For selecting a wash programme.
the detergent. For starting the programme selected 6 Programme sequence indicator
and cancelling a programme once it has lights
started. Show which stage of the programme
3 Extra option buttons has been reached.
Running the first programme For selecting Extra options. Use the 7 Check / Fault indicator lights
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Turn on the tap. upper button to select Short, Prewash See "Problem solving guide".
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Switch on the washing machine with the or Soak. Use the lower button to select The PC check light is also used by
ĺ  button. Water plus. service technicians to run diagnostic
Turn the programme selector to Cottons Indicator light on = option selected checks and may be used to update pro-
60°C. Indicator light off = option not selected gramming data in the future.
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Press the Start/Stop button.
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Switch the washing machine off at the
end of the programme.
The machine is now ready for use.
Washing environmentally and economically
– To make the most out of your machine,
load the maximum dry load for the pro- – Modern detergents enable washing at
gramme you are using. reduced temperatures (e.g. 20°C). Use
– When smaller amounts of laundry are appropriate temperature settings for
washed, the automatic load recognition saving energy.
system will reduce the amount of water – Reduce the amount of detergent with
and energy used. smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than the
– Use the Express 20 programme for amount recommended can be used
small, lightly soiled loads. when washing a half load).
Washing
1. Preparing the laundry
Programmable functions
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The programmable functions can be used Empty all pockets.
to tailor washing programmes to suit your
ə Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
personal requirements. In programming
coins, paper clips, etc.) can
mode, the display will show the function
cause damage to garments and
selected.
components in the machine.
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Sort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most gar-
ments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.
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Pre-treat stains and badly soiled areas (see the booklet
"Miele's guide to laundry care").
8  button
For switching the washing machine
on and off. To save energy, the wash-
ing machine will switch off automati-
cally 15 minutes after the end of the pro-
gramme / Anti-crease phase or after
being switched on if no other selection
is made.
9 Door button
For opening the door.
2. Selecting a programme
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
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Switch on the washing machine with the  button. 2 Control panel
Door
3
Programme selection
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Turn the programme selector to the required pro-
gramme.
The estimated programme duration will appear in the dis-
play.
During the first 10 minutes the machine measures how
much water is being absorbed by the laundry. The pro-
– Selecting the highest possible spin
gramme duration may be longer or shorter depending on
speed for the wash programme will
this absorbency rate.
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
3. Loading the washing machine 5. Adding detergent
Opening the door
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Press the Door button to open the door.
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Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum.
Mixing both large and small items gives better wash
results and also helps distribute the load evenly during
spinning.
 Detergent for the pre-wash (divide the
Closing the door
total recommended amount as fol-
lows: add 1/3 to compartment  und
Make sure that no items are
2/3 to compartment )
caught between the door and
 Detergent for the main wash, includ-
the seal.
ĺ ing Soak if selected
Shut the door with a gentle
 Fabric softener or liquid starch
swing.
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Close the detergent dispenser drawer.
See "Detergent" in the operating instruc-
tions for more information.
4. Selecting programme settings
Selecting Extras
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Each press of the upper button selects the Extra options:
Soak or Pre-wash or Short or no Extra option.
Use the lower button to select the Water plus Extra option.
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Select the Extra option(s) you want.
Useful tip: Not all the Extra options can be used with
every programme.
You can only select Extra options which are compatible
with the programme being used.
Selecting a spin speed
You can alter the preset spin speed of a wash pro-
gramme.
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Press the Spin button repeatedly until the indicator light
of the spin speed you want comes on.
Changing the programme sequence
6. Starting the programme - the Cancelling a programme Interrupting a programme
ĺ ĺ ĺ
end of the programme
Pull out the Turn the programme selector to Finish. Switch the washing machine off with the
detergent drawer The suds will be pumped away. The water  button.
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and add Starting the programme will drain away. The programme is cancelled Switch the washing machine back on
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detergent to the Press the flashing Start button. as soon as the Anti-crease/Finish indica- with the  button to continue with the
tor light comes on and  appears in the dis-
compartments. same programme.
At the end of the programme play.
When the programme has finished, the
Anti-crease/Finish indicator light will light up Removing the laundry Adding or removing laundry
in the programme sequence display and  ĺ
Turn the programme selector to Drain/ after a programme has started
will appear in the display. Spin.
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Useful tip: Please take note of the spin Press the Door button until the door
The washing machine will switch off auto-
speed selected. opens.
matically 15 minutes after the end of the ĺ ĺ
Anti-crease phase. Press the  button to ĺ Press the Start button. ĺ Add or remove items.
Press the Door button. Close the door.
switch it back on again. ĺ
Remove the laundry. The programme will continue.
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Press the Door button to open the door.
ĺ Once a programme has started, the
Remove the laundry. Selecting another programme
ĺ washing machine cannot recognise any
Switch the washing machine off and then
ə adjustment to the load.
Check that all items have been remo-
ĺ back on with the  button. For this reason, if laundry is added or
ved from the drum.
Check that there is still detergent in the
ĺ removed after the start of a programme,
Check the folds dispenser drawer. Add more detergent if
the machine will always complete the pro-
in the door seal necessary.
ĺ gramme cycle assuming a full load.
for any small Turn the programme selector to the pro-
This can lead to an increase in the time
articles, e.g. gramme you want and start the pro-
left displayed.
buttons, which gramme by pressing the Start button.
might be lodged The door cannot be opened if:
Making changes
there. – the suds temperature is above 55°C.
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Switch the washing machine off with the – the water is above a certain level.
 button. Programme – the programme has reached the Spin
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Turn the programme selector to Finish. Once a programme has started, it is no stage.
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Close the door. longer possible to select a different pro-
gramme.
Temperature
The temperature can be changed within six
minutes of the programme starting.
Spin speed
The spin speed can be changed at any
time.
Extras
It is possible to select or deselect the Water
plus Extra option up to six minutes after the
programme has started.
Programme chart