User manual MIELE W1213-WASHER

[. . . ] Operating instructions Washer W 1213 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M. -Nr. 05 875 000 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . Activate the program lock (if necessary) . 21 Adding/removing laundry during a wash program . [. . . ] To activate the Child Safety Lock Before activating the lock: ­ The washer must be turned off. Press and hold the "Sensitive" and "TEMP" buttons until step 4. Turn on the washer using the "On/Off" button. Press the "Extended / Heavy Soil / Soak" button three times. Release the "Sensitive" and "TEMP" buttons. The "Child lock" indicator flashes. Turn off the washer with the "On/Off" button. To deactivate the Child Safety Lock Repeat steps 1. The "Child Lock" indicator goes out. 23 Washer care , Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the unit or manually tripping the circuit breaker. Cleaning the washer ^ Clean the exterior of the washer with a mild solution of non-abrasive detergent or soap and water. ^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in a washing machine. This type of cleaner is available from Miele's Technical Service Department. ^ Clean the siphon tube. Remove the siphon tube from the fabric softener compartment § and rinse under warm water. Clean the pipe on which the siphon tube is attached. 2. Replace the siphon tube. Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue should be cleaned out regularly. , Do not use chemical solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass or all purpose cleaners. These can damage plastic surfaces and other parts. ^ Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. Press down on the red release lever and pull the drawer out of the machine. ^ Clean the detergent drawer with warm water. 24 Washer care Cleaning the drain pump Occasionally, small objects (buttons, coins, etc. ) may become trapped in the lint trap. If the machine does not drain completely, the lint trap should be checked to ensure that it is free of foreign objects. ^ Turn off the appliance with the "On/Off" button. If the main drain hose is clogged, water will be retained in the machine (a maximum amount of 6. 5 gal [25 l]). , Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high temperature, the water draining out of the machine will still be hot!Allow it to cool before proceeding. ^ To clean the lint trap, remove the tool from behind the detergent dispenser drawer. ^ Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise. About 2 quarts of water will drain out of the hose. [. . . ] If the water pressure is below 15 psi (1 bar), there will not be enough water available for a complete fill. The water intake hoses are equipped with screen filters. Do not remove these filters except for cleaning. Tips for a hot water connection ­ The hot water temperature from the hot water valve must not exceed 140°F; the ideal temperature is 130°F. [. . . ]