User manual MIELE W1903A

[. . . ] Operating instructions for the W 1903 Washing Machine To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these Operating Instructions before installation or use. ö M. -Nr. 05 018 530 Contents Contents Guide to the machine. 5 Preparation for use Help protect our environment . 6 Operating instructions Optimal usage . [. . . ] When only the "On" LED is illuminated: ^ Re-select the program. 5 seconds, turn the Program Selector back to "Finish/Start". Once the sequence indicator lamp for the stage you wish to repeat starts flashing: turn the Program Selector to the desired program within 3 seconds. 19 Cleaning and care Cleaning and care To clean the washing machine: ^ Clean the casing using a mild nonabrasive detergent or soap and water, and wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the control panel with a damp cloth. ^ If necessary, the drum can be cleaned using a stainless steel cleaner according to the manufacturer's instructions. A stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in washing machines is available from the Miele Technical Service Department. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. ^ Clean the dispenser compartments and the fabric softener duct. Cleaning the detergent drawer Should the detergent drawer become clogged or dirty, it can be cleaned as follows: ^ Pull the drawer out until it stops. ^ Remove the siphon tube from compartment p and rinse in warm water. ^ Press down the red release lever and pull the drawer out of the machine. 20 Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and lint trap Occasionally small objects, (buttons, coins, etc. ), may find their way into 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. ^ Place a 2 quart (2l) capacity container underneath the drain tube. ^ Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise 2 - 3 times. 2 quarts (2 l) of water will drain out of the hose. If the main drain hose is clogged, more water will be retained in the machine (max. In this case, tighten the lint trap lid and empty the dish before repeating the procedure as often as necessary. Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high temperature, the water draining out of the machine will still be hot!Stop and allow it to cool before proceeding. To clean the lint trap, remove the tool from behind the detergent dispenser drawer. ^ Open the lint trap door. 21 Cleaning and care ^ Once the flow of water stops, remove the lint trap and clean it. ^ Clean the inside of the lint trap housing. ^ Turn the drain pump impeller (in the back of the chamber) by hand to check that it rotates freely. Remove any detergent deposits or foreign objects from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit before replacing the lint trap. 22 Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters. The washing machine has two water inlet filters to protect each inlet valve. To clean the filter in the inlet hose: ^ Turn off the valve. ^ Carefully unscrew the inlet hose from the valve by turning the connector counterclockwise using a wrench if necessary. ^ Remove the rubber seal from the connector. The hose should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface, or if it has been otherwise damaged or cut. If a replacement is necessary, use only a genuine Miele inlet hose as other hoses may burst under pressure. [. . . ] For example if the Program Selector is moved to a different setting or an additional function is selected, after the first three minutes, the "On" lamp will flash, notifying you that the Child Safety Feature has been activated. The program will, however continue uninterrupted. This prevents children from inadvertently changing or stopping a wash program by playing with the dials. If the Program Selector is turned to its original position, the "On" lamp will stop flashing. [. . . ]