Miele WS 5073 SLUICE Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions Washer-Extractor WS 5073 SLUICE It is essential to read these operating instructions before Q installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 068 971 /03 ...

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Contents Page Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Guide to the machine . . ....

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Warning and Safety Instructions Please read the operating instructions be- fore using this machine for the first time. They contain important information about the safety, use and maintenance of the ma- chine. This will avoid the risk of accidents a...

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Warning and Safety instructions Use of the machine Never allow children to play in, on or near the washer extractor, or to operate it them- selves. Please supervise its use by the el- derly or infirm. Remember that the door porthole glass can become...

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Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envi- ronmentally friendly for disposal and can nor- mally be recycled. Rather than just throwing these materi...

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Guide to the machine WS 5073 washer extractor, sluice machine 1 -Detergent dispenser box 7 -Cable entry for extra equipment 2 -Control panel 8 -Cable entry for Dispenser pumps 3 -Drum door 9 -Cable entry for power supply 4 -Front wall panel ...

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Guide to the machine Push button switches a Door Opens the drum door, releases the “With pre-wash” or “Starch” or “No final spin” buttons, if any of these had been pushed in. +i with Pre-wash Can be selected with programmes A, B, C, E ...

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Guide to the machine Programme sequence indicator lights Programme and Temperature selector Programmes A Cottons B Minimum iron C Delicates/Synthetics D Woollens E Short programme F Sluice G Separate Spin H Separate Drain F Sluice programme Sluice pr...

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Guide to the machine Before using for the first time Detergent dispenser compartments Compartment i - Pre-wash Compartment j - Main wash Compartment y - Liquid bleach Compartment p - Fabric conditioner The first commissioning of the machine shoul...

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Preparing the wash load Empty all pockets Foreign objects, (eg nails, coins, paper clips etc) can cause damage to textiles and components in the machine. Sort the laundry Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam. Sort the l...

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Programme selection Dispensing detergent Open the on-site stopcock. Switch on the on-site main switch. Select programme and temperature (e.g. programme A Cottons 95 o C). Additionally select pre-wash if required but only with programmes A,B,C, E. P...

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Programme selection Press the “h Start” button. - The indicator light “¾ min” goes out and the indicator light “p°C” lights up. - - The wash programme starts. Temperature display After the programme start the current suds temperature f...

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Changing programme sequence The programme can be changed at any time where it makes sense (does not apply to pro- gramme F). Turn the programme selector to the re- quired programme. The new programme will carry on at the relevant stage. Exceptions: ...

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Fabric conditioner / Starch Bleaching agents Only use bleaching agents on textiles with the symbol y on the wash care label. Bleaching agents must only be added to the compartment marked y . The agent will then be dispensed automatically during the 2...

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Coin operating mechanism/coin unit Selecting a programme with a coin unit in use Open the on-site stopcock(s). Switch on the on-site mains switch, Select a programme and temperature. m “Starching” and w “without final spin” are not available ...

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Programme changes To change individual programmes by re- programming Programmes can be changed individually to accommodate different wash processes and methods. 20 Programmable functions can be changed with up to 4 Options. Before starting: The on-si...

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Programme changes Example: Changing the temperature holding time in the main wash from 10 minutes to 5 or 15 or 20 minutes. 15 minutes is required. Option 3 corresponds to 15 mins.; see Pro- gramme Change Chart No.8 / B Temperature holding time in ...

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Programme changes Programme selector setting Options No. Programme function 1 Standard 234 Enter programm ed options Additional pre-wash 1 A 95 Wash time A,B (mins) no pre-w. 5 9 2 A Water level A,B low high Pre-wash 3 A 60 Select pre-wash A,B,C,E v...

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Cleaning and Care Cleaning the washing machine Clean the casing with a mild non-abrasive detergent or soap and water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Clean the facia panel with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. The drum and any other stainless ste...

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Cleaning and Care Problem solving guide To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: Using pliers, carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve, and unscrew. Use water pump pliers to withdraw the plastic filter by the bar (see illustra...

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Problem solving guide Press against the drum door and pull on the emergency door opening mechanism (see illustration). Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove washing. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. A...

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Problem solving guide The indicator light “q” is flashing. Check whether the drainage system is clogged. The Pre-wash indicator light “i" is flash- ing in the sequence display. Start the programme again. If the indicator still flashes call...

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Problem solving guide After sales service Laundry is either not spun at all or not spun satisfactorily. The “w No final spin” button was pushed in. The machine was not able to distribute the laundry load evenly. To protect the ma- chine, laundr...

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Explanation of symbols on the data plate 1 Machine type 2 Machine number/year of manufacture* 3 Voltage/Frequency 4 Control fusing 5 Drive motor 6 Plate diameter*/Plate quantity* 7 Drum data 8 Drum diameter/drum depth 9 Spin speed ...

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Notes for the installer Installation A concrete floor is the most suitable installa- tion surface. Please note: The machine must be level and securely positioned. Do not install the machine on a ’soft’ base such as floorboards as this could resul...

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Notes for the installer Levelling The machine must stand level to ensure smooth operation. The adjustable feet can compensate for an uneven base. Screw the foot or feet out until the ma- chine stands level. Hold the foot tight using a pipe wrench. Ti...

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Notes for the installer Coin mechanism unit The washer-extractor can be fitted with a coin unit. It can also be connected to an existing coin unit. The correct connection cable is required for this. For the C 4030/31 and C 4050/51 using timed operati...

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Miele Co. Ltd, Fairacres, Marcham Road, ABINGDON, Oxon OX14 1TW tel: 01235 554455, fax: 01235 554477 Service department, tel: 01235 554466 Telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. Alteration rights reserved 09.02 This pa...