User manual MIELE W 196

[. . . ] Operating instructions for washing machines 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. 14 Examples on how to operate the machine. 36 To cancel delay start and begin the programme straight away . 47 Adding or removing laundry after the programme has started . [. . . ] Options It is possible to select or deselect the Short and Water plus options up to 5 minutes after the programme has started. Tip: It is not possible to make any changes to the programme or to cancel it if the safety lock has been activated. The following will appear in the display: Prog. If you want to select a different programme  Close the door. ΁€ Select the programme you want. Interrupting a programme  Switch the washing machine off with the  button. ΁€ Switch the washing machine back on with the  button to continue with the same programme. π¦  Scroll up the list with the  or  sensor to: Add laundry  – the water is above a certain level. €“ the programme has reached the Spin stage. If you want to open the door when the above conditions are present you will need to cancel the programme. The safety lock will remain activated if the temperature in the drum is above 55 °C. The lock will not deactivate until the temperature has dropped to below 55 °C. If this message does not appear in the display then it is no longer possible to add or remove items of laundry. The programme will stop and the door will unlock. 48 Changing the programme sequence Safety lock The safety lock prevents the temperature, spin speed or options being altered during a wash programme. To activate the safety lock  Press the Start/Stop button. The following will appear in the display: Cancel programme To deactivate the safety lock  Proceed as for activating the safety lock. The following will appear in the display: Deactivate lock   Touch the OK sensor. π¦  Scroll up the list with the  or  sensor to: Activate lock   Touch the OK sensor. 49 Detergent The correct detergent All detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and dosage recommendations on the packaging. For users in Asia: please use a low foaming detergent suitable for use in front-loading machines Dispensing aids Use dispensing aids, (e. [. . . ] This function is useful for allergy sufferers as it achieves an excellent rinse result. Factory default setting: the maximum rinse level setting is switched off. Suds cooling When this is activated, additional water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes. [. . . ]