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ProgrammeManager/Extra options
Detergent
ProgrammeManager
Extra options
Miele recommended detergents
The ProgrammeManager option can
Extra options are selected and deselected
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be used to customise the washing pro-
via the relevant buttons and the display.
Programmes
UltraPhase 1/2
grammes to suit your requirements.
Cottons
Steam smoothing 
Intensive
Steam is injected into the drum at the end
Minimum iron
For hard-wearing laundry that is very heav-
of the wash process. Reducing the maxi-
Delicates
ily soiled. Cleaning efficiency is increased
mum load by 50% will give a better result.
Woollens 
through more intense mechanical action
For steam smoothing to work properly there
and the application of more heat energy.
needs to be a certain amount of resid-
Denim
ual moisture still present in the laundry.
Shirts
ECO
The final spin speed is therefore adjusted
Favourite
This option reduces energy consumption
accordingly.
programmes
whilst maintaining cleaning efficiency. This
a tumble dryer   and suitable for iron-
The garments must be suitable for drying in
is achieved by increasing the wash duration
ing  .
Mixed items
and at the same time reducing the wash
QuickPowerWash
temperature selected.
Express 20
Short
Extra gentle
For light soiling with no visible staining.
Steam care
This option decreases mechanical action in
The wash duration is reduced.
 = Recommended; – = Not recommended
order to reduce creasing. The laundry also
 = Sportswear;  = Down items;  = WoolCare;  = SilkCare;  = Fabric softener;  = Booster
undergoes a smoothing process at the end
Stains
of the programme.
In order to clean stained laundry more
effectively, you can choose from a list of
Dispensing fabric softener and
Extra quiet
various types of stains. The wash pro-
This option reduces noise levels during the
gramme will then adapt to the types of
liquid starch at the end of the
programme. Use this if you want to wash
stains selected. You can select a maximum
programme
during quiet periods (for instance, when
of three stains per wash cycle.
children are sleeping). The machine will acti-
You can dispense fabric softener either by
vate the "Rinse hold" option and not spin.
Further options
using automatic dispensing or via the deter-
The programme duration is longer.
After pressing the button, more func-
gent dispenser compartment.
tions will appear in the display. See "Extra
AllergoWash
options" in the operating instructions for
Automatic dispensing
This option should be used where high
more information.
One of the automatic dispensing containers
standards of hygiene are required. More
must be filled with fabric softener.
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energy is used to lengthen temperature
Touch the Dos  sensor.
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holding times and more water is used to
Activate the appropriate container.
increase rinsing efficiency. The items must
be suitable for drying in a tumble dryer 
Fabric softener will be dispensed in the last
rinse.
 and suitable for ironing  .
Cleaning and care
The right amount to dispense will
Cleaning the TwinDos system
depend on the following:
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The washing machine has a cleaning pro-
– The soiling level of the laundry.
Cap 
Cap 
Cap 
gramme for cleaning the TwinDos sys-
tem containers and the hoses inside the
Lightly soiled:

washing machine.

No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight
Miele 2 Phase System cartridges do not
body odour.
need to be cleaned.
Normally soiled:
Cleaning the containers and hoses
Visibly dirty and / or just a few slight
Clean the container or containers and
stains.
hoses every time you change the brand of
liquid detergent or fabric softener or if the
depending on the basic programme set
Heavily soiled:
system has not been used for a long period
Soiling and / or stains clearly visible.
of time (more than three months).
If the system has not been used for a
– The quantity of the laundry.
long time, the detergent in the hoses can
– The water hardness level in your area.
become viscous.
Check with your local water supplier if
The hoses could become blocked and
you do not know the hardness level in
would then need to be cleaned by a ser-
your area.
vice technician.
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Switch on the washing machine and wait
Hardness range
Hardness level
until the standard display lights up.
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Soft
< 17 mg / L CaCO3
Touch the  and  sensors at the same
slightly hard
17 – 60 mg / L CaCO
Manual dispensing
3
time until the following appears in the dis-
moderately hard
60 – 120 mg / L CaCO
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play:
Language
.
3
Touch the  sensor until
hard
120 – 180 mg / L CaCO
3
appears in the display.
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very hard
> 180 mg / L CaCO
3
Confirm the setting with the OK sensor.
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Touch the  sensor until
appears in the display.
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Confirm the setting with the OK sensor.
Touch the  or  sensor until the con-
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Add the fabric softener or liquid starch to
tainer (or containers) you want appears in
the  compartment or insert the appro-
the display and confirm this with the OK
priate capsule. Do not exceed the max-
sensor.
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imum level mark.
Follow the instructions in the display.
It will be automatically dispensed in the final
After cleaning you can fill one or both con-
rinse. At the end of the programme a small
tainers with new liquid detergent and/or
amount of water remains in the fabric sof-
fabric softener.
tener  compartment.
If starching frequently, thoroughly clean
the dispenser compartment, especially
the siphon tube, regularly.
Problem solving guide
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
To switch off the fault messages: Switch the washing machine off with the  button.
drawer
drawer housing
The messages will appear at the end of the programme and when the washing machine is
switched on and need to be confirmed with the OK sensor.
Washing at low temperatures and the use
Problem/Fault message
of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up
The display remains dark,
of mould and bacteria in the detergent
and the Start/Stop but-
dispenser drawer.
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ton indicator light does not
Clean the entire drawer at regular inter-
come on.
vals for hygiene reasons, even if you are
using the TwinDos system exclusively.
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Pull out the
Use a bottle brush to remove deter-
detergent
gent residues and limescale from the jets
You are asked to enter a
dispenser drawer
inside the detergent dispenser drawer
code.
until a resistance
housing.
is felt.
The following appears in the
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display:
Press down the release button and, at
Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info)
the same time, pull the drawer right out of
Washing at low temperatures and/or using
 Door lock
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the machine.
liquid detergent can cause bacteria and
Clean the detergent drawer with warm
unpleasant odours to build up in the wash-
The following appears in the
water.
ing machine. Use the Clean machine pro-
display:
gramme to clean the machine. Run this
Cleaning the siphon and the fabric
programme regularly or at the latest when
 Drain fault
softener channel
the
Hygiene info: Start a programme with
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Pull the siphon
a minimum temperature of 60°C
message
out of the
appears in the display.
The following appears in the
Dispensing unit
display:
compartment
and clean it
 Water intake fault
Maintenance
under warm
running water.
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Clean the siphon tube in the same way.
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The following appears in the
Refit the siphon.
display:
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Clean the fabric
 Technical fault F
softener channel
The following appears in the
using a brush
display:
and warm water.
Waterproof system reacted
Liquid starch can cause the siphon
to become clogged. Make sure that you
clean the siphon and siphon tube particu-
larly thoroughly after using liquid starch a
few times.
Problem/Fault message
Possible cause and remedy
The following appears in
A programme of at least 60°C has not been run for a long
the display at the end of the
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period of time.
programme:
In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odours
Possible cause and remedy
building up in the machine, run the Clean machine pro-
There is no power to the machine.
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 Hygiene info: Start a pro-
gramme using Miele dishwasher and washing machine
Check whether the mains plug is plugged in and
gramme with a minimum tem-
cleaner or powder detergent.
switched on.
perature of 60°C
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Check whether the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
The following appears in
The TwinDos container (or containers) is empty.
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The washing machine has switched off automatically to
the display at the end of the
Fill the container or containers with liquid detergent or
save energy.
programme:
fabric softener or replace the cartridge(s).
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Switch it back on with the  button.
Check if the laundry is clean. There may not have been
Insert a new cartridge or fill con-
enough detergent used.
Access via a code has been activated.
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tainer 1
Wash the items again if necessary.
Enter the code and confirm the entry. Deactivate the
or
code if you do not wish this message to appear in the
display the next time the machine is switched on.
Insert a new cartridge or fill con-
The door is not closed properly. The door lock could not
tainer 2. Check the wash result
engage.
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The following appears in
The pumps are dirty.
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Close the door again.
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the display at the end of the
Clean the pumps as described in "Problem solving
Start the programme again. If the fault message
programme:
guide - Opening the door in the event of a blocked
appears again, contact Miele.
drain outlet and/or power failure" in the operating
The water outlet is blocked or restricted. The drain hose
 Intensive recirculation system:
instructions.
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has been fixed too high.
Clean the filter and jet nozzle or
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Start the programme again after cleaning the pumps.
Clean the drain filters and the pumps.
remove foreign objects from the
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The jet in the top of the door ring is blocked with fluff.
Check whether the maximum delivery height of 1 m has
pump housing
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Remove the fluff with your finger. Do not use any sharp
been exceeded.
or pointed tools to do this.
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The water inlet is blocked or restricted.
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Start the programme again after cleaning the jet.
Check whether the tap is turned on properly.
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If the fault message appears again, contact Miele. The
Check whether the inlet hose is kinked.
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washing machine can still be used but with reduced func-
Check whether there is sufficient water pressure.
tionality.
The filter in the water inlet is blocked.
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Extra cooling
For safety reasons, the door cannot be opened if the
Clean the filter (see the operating instructions).
appears in the display after
suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
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There is a fault.
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a programme has been can-
Wait until the temperature in the drum has decreased
Restart the programme. If the fault message appears
celled.
and the message has gone out in the display.
again, contact Miele.
The following appears in the
The door lock has jammed.
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display:
Call Miele.
The anti-flooding system has reacted. The washing
machine is switched off.
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 Door lock fault. Call Miele
Turn off the tap.
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Call Miele.

Quick Start Guide

Washing machine
These short instructions are not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with
the appliance. Please read the operating instructions supplied with your washing machine
before using it for the first time and take note of the Warning and Safety instructions, as
well as the full descriptions on how to use your appliance.
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