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Operating instructions Washer-dryer WT 2679 i To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 630 570...
They are, however, essential for the bags etc. are disposed safely and kept correct functioning of your appliance or out of the reach of babies and young machine. Please do not therefore children. Danger of suffocation! dispose of it with your household waste.
If in any doubt, consult a users are familiar with the content. qualified electrician. Pass them on to any future owner of the machine. The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed...
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– it is switched off at the wall socket carried out by a suitably qualified and the plug is withdrawn, or engineer.
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"Installation"). During spinning, a transit only use proprietary non-corrosive fitting which is still in place may result in descaling agents and strictly observe damage to both the machine and the instructions on the packaging. If in adjacent furniture or appliances.
(kitchen oils, cosmetics etc.). children to play on or near it or to play – items soiled with wax or other with its controls. Supervise its use by chemicals (e.g.
The programme has started. selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. b Display with – , OK, + and g Washing/Drying button Load/Detergent buttons See the following page for more for selecting: details.
When a programme is selected the select the following programmes via the display can be used to select and display: Dark garments , Shirts , Denim , change programme parameters. Sportswear , Outerwear , Proofing , Curtains , Separate rinse and Starch .
Before using for the first time Reminder to remove transport struts Calibrating the load size sensor to zero To avoid the risk of damage, the ^ Switch the machine on. transport struts must be removed ^ Open the drum door.
35% and 45%. This is – Use the extra option Soak instead of sufficient for most levels of soiling. Pre-wash . If Soak is followed immedi- For stubborn or old stains, use the ately by a main wash, the same suds Soak extra option.
Brief instructions ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most garments have a The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . textile care label in the collar or side show the operating sequence and can seam.
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WASHING B Switch the machine on ^ Use the - or + button to highlight the programme you wish to select and The interior drum lighting will come on. confirm your selection by pressing C Select a programme the OK button.
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The load size indicator display will appear. Load <25% The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme ^ Each press of the top right hand selected.
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. . . as follows: 100% Add the full amount Detergent for the pre-wash You also need to take the level of of the total amount soiling and water hardness into recommended). This account. compartment is also used for...
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^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. Only remove laundry from the The estimated programme duration will machine once the drum has count down in the display in one minute stopped turning. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely steps. During the first 10 minutes the machine measures how much water is dangerous and could result in injury.
Soak: 0.30 again. Use the – and + buttons to enter the You can switch the buzzer off by soak time. The display will also show pressing the buzzer button. You can the corresponding finishing time for the also change the volume of the buzzer.
Laundry can be added or removed menu - Door release"). after the programme has started when using the following programmes: – the water is above a certain level (e.g. when the Water plus extra – Cottons option has been selected).
Rinse and interim spin with the Cottons , Minimum iron , Express and Automatic programmes. There is a spin after the main wash and between the rinses. A reduction in the final spin speed will also reduce the interim spin speed. If a spin speed of...
Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 876421 max. 2.5 kg Fabric type Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons. If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle action". See "Settings menu J".
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Woollens / cold to 40°C ac max. 2.0 kg Fabric type Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold setting. Detergent Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens. Express cold to 40°C 76 max.
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Denim cold to 40°C max. 2.5 kg Notes – Wash denim inside out. – Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately. Detergent Liquid detergent for coloured fabrics.
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(poplin) or tablecloths to provide a water and dirt resistant finish. Notes – The items should be freshly washed and spun or dried before proofing. – For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards, either in a tumble dryer or by ironing.
– – – – d = Low water level a= Normal wash rhythm ( = Medium water level b= Gentle action e = High water level c= Woollens d= Silks Please continue reading for further details about the programme sequences.
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This means that programme cycles and durations programme, the drum continues to turn can vary. at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing. The door can be The programme sequences outlined in opened and laundry removed at any the chart are based on the basic time during the anti-crease phase.
Do not wash aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied apf Dry clean with the detergent. Tablets are suitable for full loads but note that it may be Do not dry clean impractical to reduce tablets for smaller Any oxidising bleaching loads.
This way the agents are distributed – The water hardness level. more evenly. Check with your local water supplier if you do not know the hardness level in your area. – The quantity of the laundry (add the recommended amount of detergent).
WASHING Fabric conditioners or liquid starch formulations or viscous liquid starch to the § compartment as it will clog Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Adding fabric conditioner separately Starch stiffens and gives body to items ^ Add fabric conditioner to of laundry, e.g.
Smoothing programme. maximum load permitted for drying, – Pure linen should only be machine or if you only want to dry part of the dried if specified as suitable by the load that was washed. manufacturer on the care label, as...
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A Sort the laundry The Washing indicator light must not ^ Sort the laundry according to be lit up as this would mean that the type of fibre / weave and the residual corresponding washing programme moisture content. This will help would begin before the drying achieve an even drying result.
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Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal. Check that all items have been removed from the drum. If items are left in the dryer, they could be damaged by The stopcock must be open even if you overdrying when the dryer is next used.
DRYING Extra option Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Low temperature ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. The temperature is reduced during the drying programme. Do not touch the metal cap located on the inside of the door...
Minimum iron items made of cotton or blended cotton/synthetic fabrics, e.g. blouses, table cloths, for machine ironing. Extra options Low temperature, thermospin max. 1200 rpm * Weight of dry laundry ** Note for test institutes: Use this programme when testing according to EN 50229 standard...
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Express max. 2.5 kg* Extra dry, Normal+, Normal Hand ironr, Hand iron rr, Machine iron, Timed drying Fabric type Small loads of garments which can be dryed in the Cottons programme. Extra options Low temperature, thermospin max. 1600 rpm Automatic max.
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Low temperature * Weight of dry laundry Timed drying: The Cottons , Minimum iron , Express , Automatic , Dark garments , Shirts , Denim , Sportswear and Outerwear programmes can be dried using warm air timed drying for durations of between 15 minutes and 2 hours. The drying temperature is determined by the particular programme being used.
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15 minutes to 2 hours Fabric type For drying or airing individual items. Note Do not select the longest drying time to start with. Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time. Timed drying max. 2.5 kg*...
When washing and drying in a continuous sequence continuous sequence the laundry is spun at max. 1200 rpm at the end of Where the amount of laundry to be the wash cycle to prevent it sticking washed and dried in one programme to the drum.
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WASHING AND DRYING D Load the drum ^ Open the drum door and load the laundry loosely in the drum. Follow the load size indicator and do not overload. Do not use detergent dispensing aids, e.g. plastic dispenser balls, for washing followed immediately by the drying programme.
After drying Rinse out fluff programme The fluff which occurs during drying can collect in the drum and also in the suds container. It is best to rinse out this fluff before the machine is used again so that it cannot be deposited on the next load (e.g.
5 minutes ^ Switch the machine off with the after the programme has started. I-On/0-Off button. ^ Use the – and + buttons to alter the ^ Switch the machine back on again temperature. and select a new programme.
6 seconds until the following to 5 minutes after the washing appears in the display: programme has started. The buzzer can be switched on or off at any time. Locked Please note that no changes are possible if programme locking has The machine will now not accept any been activated.
To select Delay start ^ Press the m button. ^ Select the programme you want and then press the m button. ^ Use the + and – buttons to alter the time you want the programme to end 9:51 Start time:...
Cleaning and care Extra cleaning Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by switching off at Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above) the wall socket and withdrawing the with powder detergent approx. every 6 plug before any cleaning and weeks to help prevent deposits building maintenance work.
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Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from ^ Use a bottle brush to remove compartment § and rinse under detergent residues and limescale warm running water. Clean the from the jets inside the detergent siphon tube in the same way.
... hose to the stopcock. – the door glass on the inside using a mild detergent or soap and water. – the metal cap on the inside of the door glass with a suitable proprietary...
Problem solving guide What to do, if . . . With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department.
Technical fault There is a fault. Start the programme again. Call the Service If the fault message Department appears again, contact the Service Department. A To switch off the fault message: Switch the machine off with the I-On/0-Off button.
Problems with the load size indicator Problem Possible cause Remedy The display There was To recalibrate the sensor to the zero setting: indicates a load of laundry in the – Remove the laundry from the drum. <25% or no load drum when the –...
"Installation and connection"). The pump makes This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a strange noises. pump sequence as a normal part of the operation. Large amounts of The water supply –...
Grey, greasy Insufficient detergent – Use more detergent. particles cling to has been used to break – Before washing the next load washed laundry. down the particles of run a Cottons 95°C grease in heavily soiled programme with powder laundry.
An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is still The load was too small In future dry small loads in a damp after a drying for the electronics to timed drying programme. cycle. assess the residual moisture correctly.
55°C. Activate the Door release setting, as described in "Settings menu J". – Use the "Set extended cool-down" setting, as described in "Settings menu J". For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is higher than 55°C.
^ Switch the machine off. Drain the machine If the drain outlet is blocked, (up to 25 litres) of water will be retained in the machine. Caution: if laundry has been ^ Remove the stopper.
^ Check that the impeller can turn easily. Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc.) and drain. Clean the drain filter housing. ^ Put the drain filter back in place and secure. ^ Use the lever to open the access flap.
^ Carefully fit the plastic holder and the protective cover together. ^ Insert the lighting unit into the socket ^ Insert the lever in the slot provided in and turn it clockwise to secure it. the drum lighting unit (see illustration)
After sales service In the event of any faults which you Future updates (PC) cannot remedy yourself, please The indicator or check light marked PC contact: is the interface used by Miele service – your Miele dealer, or technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the –...
Spacer bars metallic outer sleeve) g Drum door b Electricity supply cable h Access to drain filter and drain pump c Flexible drain hose with flexible (with i Access to the emergency door detachable swivel elbow) release and drainage...
Installation and connection Rear view a Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (with flexible, waterproof metallic outer sleeve) b Transit bar covers d Drain hose...
A concrete floor is the most suitable Please note: installation surface, being far less ^ Do not lift the machine by the door. prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted Ensure that the machine feet and surface.
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Installation and connection ^ Using the spanner supplied turn the ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, left-hand transit bar 90°, then then ^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
Installation and connection ^ Using the spanner supplied turn ^ Fit the covers on to the two holes. counter nut 2 in a clockwise Then plug the holes as shown with direction. Then turn counter nut 2 the caps. together with foot 1 to unscrew.
Installation and connection Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run – The slides supplied should be used to protect the floor from damage when the machine is pushed into N = Niche height (820-930 mm) position or taken out for servicing.
All the spacer bars can be removed if fronts the upper edge of the front panel needs to be flush with the upper edge of the Spacer bars machine front directly underneath the fascia panel. See "Fitting a door front The fascia panel can be aligned to panel made by another manufacturer".
Height: The height of the door front You can also make use of the 3 holes at panel corresponds to the door height the top of the door plate to screw the (H) of the adjacent units.
– with spacer bars: if width b increases, measurement a must also be increased b = 592 mm N a = 21.5 mm – without spacer bars: b = 593 mm N a = 22.0 mm b = 594 mm N a = 22.5 mm b = 595 mm N a = 23.0 mm...
Installation G Mark the fixing points on the back of the front panel through the holes in the machine door plate (see arrows in the illustration). ^ Calculate height (H) from the floor up H Remove the front panel.
3) the drain hose completely. 1) Inlet hose – The inlet hose is tested to withstand pressure of more than 14,000 kPa. – It has a protective sleeve which is made from metal to protect the hose from damage.
Miele Spare Parts Department as an with a flow pressure of between optional extra. 100 kPa and 1,000 kPa. If it is higher This hose is tested to withstand than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a pressures of up to 14,000 kPa and can reducer valve.
Miele dealer. pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no need to use a non-return valve. * For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a max. of 1.8 m) a second 3. Connected securely to a standpipe.
EN 61121 test programme EN 50229 test programme Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any extra options...
Depth 57.5 cm Depth with door open 118.0 cm Weight 100 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity - Washing 5.0 kg dry laundry Capacity - Drying 2.5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load...
Settings menu J for changing standard settings The Settings menu is used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Settings can be altered at any time.
Back A Language F. . . Time . . . E Use the – and + buttons to select the setting you want and confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. Important: If you do not make a selection in the Settings menu and in its sub-menus within approx.
Water + (the machine is delivered with To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock this option selected) ^ Use the – and + buttons to select the The water intake is increased in the clock option setting you want and...
Gentle action The machine is delivered with Suds cooling deactivated. Activating gentle action reduces the A tick will appear beside the option to drum action and is suitable for show that it has been set. washing slightly soiled items more gently.
4 minutes. There are 4 different options: The machine is delivered with the drying time on setting 3 (= 0 minutes). 1200 rpm (factory default setting) 1100 rpm 1000 rpm 900 rpm.
The code is: 125 To deactivate the lock Proceed as for activating the lock. Enter code ^ Use the + button to enter the first number. Confirm your selection of this number by pressing the OK button. Now set the second number.
°C/Celsius or button is pressed. °F/Fahrenheit . The machine is delivered with the A tick will appear beside the option to keypad tone switched off. show that it has been set. A tick will appear beside the option to ^ Select the option you want and show that it has been set.
Start/Stop button will start recommended spin speed has been flashing slowly. altered, the machine will store the changes in memory at the start of a There are two options: programme. When this programme is chosen again Standby is activated: these settings will appear in the display.
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