Miele W 5902 Premium Plus Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for Washing machine
W 5902 Premium Plus
en - GB
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. 09 007 570

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for Washing machine W 5902 Premium Plus en - GB 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.
  • Page 2: Caring For Our Environment

    Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old machine material Electrical and electronic machines often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for disposal human health and to the environment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for our environment ......... 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Detergent ............32 The correct detergent .
  • Page 5 The Miele water protection system ........
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other usage is not supported by to property. the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable To avoid the risk of accidents and for damage resulting from incorrect or damage to the washing machine, improper use or operation of the washing machine.
  • Page 7 If the connection cable is faulty it data on the data plate (voltage and must only be replaced by a Miele connected load) match the mains approved service technician to protect electricity supply. If in any doubt, the user from danger.
  • Page 8: Correct Use

    Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless authorised to Flooding danger. do so by Miele. If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink Correct use from overflowing.
  • Page 9 A lukewarm water immediately. If special descaling agent is available to swallowed, seek medical assistance order from the Miele Spare Parts immediately and retain the packaging Department or via the internet on or label for reference. Those with skin www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 10: Operating The Washing Machine

    Operating the washing machine Control panel a Display f Spin button See the following page for more For selecting the spin speed or deselecting the spin (No spin). The information. spin speed selected will be backlit in b PC / Optical interface yellow.
  • Page 11: Display

    Operating the washing machine Display Programme duration The display shows: After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will – the programme duration (Time left appear in the display in hours and display) minutes. – the programme sequence When delay start is being used, the –...
  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time 1. Welcome screen Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk of leaks during use.
  • Page 13 Before using for the first time 2. Language for the display 4. Run your first programme You will be asked to select the Your machine is now ready for the first language you require for the display. It programme to be run. is possible to change the language at any time via the Settings menu.
  • Page 14: Washing Environmentally And Economically

    Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. To make the most out of your –...
  • Page 15: How To Wash Correctly

    How to wash correctly Brief instructions If you use a solvent-based clean- The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . ing agent (e.g. one containing ben- show the operating sequence and can zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure be used as brief instructions.
  • Page 16 How to wash correctly B Switch on the washing machine ^ Press the K button in. Select programme C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely ^ Shut the door with a gentle swing. in the drum.
  • Page 17 How to wash correctly E Select an extra option(s), (if F Select a spin speed (if wished) wished) You can reduce the pre-set spin speed. ^ Press the button for the extra option. ^ Press the Spin button repeatedly until The name of the extra option the spin speed you want is backlit in selected will be backlit in yellow.
  • Page 18 How to wash correctly H Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because ..too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch.
  • Page 19 How to wash correctly I Start the programme Check that all items have been ^ Press the Start button. removed from the drum. Items left in the drum could discolour other items If a delay start time has been selected, in the next wash or become then this will count down in the display.
  • Page 20: Programme Selection

    Programme selection Fibre/fabric Colour Programme* Cotton, linen or cotton mix Cottons 95°C Light fabrics, e.g. table linen, Cottons 60°C towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Cottons 40°C Dark Cottons 30°C Synthetic, mixed fibre and Light Minimum iron 60°C easy care cotton garments, e.g. shirts, blouses, skirts etc.
  • Page 21 Programme selection Degree of soiling Extra option Lightly soiled with no visible dirt or stains Possibly slight body odour. Short Normal to heavily soiled Visibly dirty and stained – Normal to very heavily soiled Visibly dirty, with dried on stains and soiling Soak Large amounts of dirt Garments contain dust or...
  • Page 22: Extra Options

    Extra options Short The following extra options can be selected in addition to the programme: For light to normal soiling with no visible staining. The duration of the main wash is reduced. Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats and Cottons oils, cocoa).
  • Page 23: Spinning

    Spinning Final spin speed To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin (Without spin) Programme ^ Use the Spin button to select the Cottons 1400 Without spin setting. Minimum iron 1200 The laundry is not spun after the final Delicates rinse.
  • Page 24: Delay Start

    Delay start To begin delay start Delay start allows you to delay the start of a programme from 15 minutes up to ^ Press the Start button. a maximum of 23 hours 45 minutes, allowing you to make use of night-time The delay start time selected will count economy electricity rates, for example.
  • Page 25: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons 9876* 95°C, 60°C, 40°C, 30°C Max. load 7.0 kg Use for Cotton, linen and mixed fibre fabrics including table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.5 kg load and Short extra option Minimum iron 60°C, 40°C, 30°C Max.
  • Page 26 Programme chart Woollens / c* 30°C Max. load 2.0 kg Use for Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. Note Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily. Separate rinse/Starch Max. load 7.0 kg Use for – Rinsing handwashed items. –...
  • Page 27: Garment Care Label Symbols

    Garment care label symbols Washing Ironing The figure quoted in the bucket is the The number of dots indicates the maximum temperature the garment ironing temperature can be washed at. The number of Hot iron (max sole plate temp. bars under the symbol indicates the approx.
  • Page 28: Programme Sequence

    Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses Interim Final level rhythm level spin spin 1)2) Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Dark garments / – Denim Woollens / Separate rinse/Starch – – – Drain/Spin – – – – –...
  • Page 29 Programme sequence d = Low water level Special features in the programme sequences: ( = Medium water level Anti-crease: e = High water level At the end of the programme, the drum a = Intensive rhythm continues to turn at intervals for up to b = Normal rhythm 30 minutes to help prevent creasing.
  • Page 30: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Interrupting a programme ^ Switch the machine off with the K You can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. button. ^ Turn the programme selector to To continue with the same programme: Finish.
  • Page 31: Adding Or Removing Laundry After A Programme Has Started

    Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the drum door. The programme will continue automatically. Please note: Once a programme has started the machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load.
  • Page 32: Detergent

    Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk! Instructions for use and recommended dosage amounts are given on the detergent packaging. See "Optional accessories" at the end of this booklet for details of Miele branded care products including detergents and fabric conditioner. Universal...
  • Page 33: Water Softener

    No visible dirt or stains. Possibly softener. slight body odour. Miele branded water softening tablets Normally soiled are available from the Miele Spare Parts Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight Department or via the internet on stains. www.miele-shop.com. Heavily soiled Use a quantity of detergent as for soft Stains and soiling clearly visible.
  • Page 34: Fabric Conditioners And Liquid Starch

    Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, thoroughly starch clean the dispenser compartment, Fabric conditioners make garments soft especially the siphon tube and to handle and help prevent static cling fabric conditioner channel, regularly. when tumble drying. See "Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer".
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Care

    The washing machine must not (75°C or above) with powder detergent be hosed down. once a month. A range of Miele branded cleaning and Cleaning the detergent conditioning agents is available to dispenser drawer order from the Miele Spare Parts...
  • Page 36 Cleaning and care 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.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: The washing machine has two filters to ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the protect the inlet valves. ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve These filters should be checked every and unscrew.
  • Page 38: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 39: Fault Messages In The Display

    Problem solving guide Fault messages in the display Remedy A Problem Possible cause Fault – The water outlet is – Clean the drain filter and Check drainage blocked or the drain pump. system restricted. – The drain hose has – The maximum delivery been fixed too high.
  • Page 40: General Problems

    Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes The machine feet are not Level the machine (see during the spin cycle. level. "Installation and connection"). The laundry has not The machine detected an Include both large and been spun properly and imbalance during the final small items in the load as...
  • Page 41: An Unsatisfactory Wash Result

    Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent Liquid detergents usually – Use a general purpose contain no bleaching detergent containing a does not give the required result. agents. They do not bleaching agent. remove fruit, coffee and –...
  • Page 42: The Door Will Not Open

    Problem solving guide The door will not open Possible cause Remedy The washing machine is Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or switch the machine on with the K button. not connected to the electricity supply and/or is not switched on.
  • Page 43: Opening The Drum Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure

    Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the Blocked drain outlet event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to and/or power failure 25 litres of water will be retained in the machine. ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a lever behind the detergent Caution: if laundry has been drawer fascia panel.
  • Page 44 Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. To avoid loss of detergent, pour approx. 2 litres of water into the detergent dispenser drawer after cleaning the drain filter.
  • Page 45: After Sales Service

    Miele service – your Miele Dealer or technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the – Miele (see back cover for contact machine's programme data. details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, Appliance guarantee...
  • Page 46: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand h Detergent dispenser drawer pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) i Drum door b Electricity supply cable j Access to drain filter, drain pump c - f Flexible drain hose (with and emergency release detachable swivel elbow) k Handle recesses for moving the...
  • Page 47: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when e Transport clip for inlet and drain moving the machine hoses b Electricity supply cable f Safety cap for transit bars c Inlet hose (tested to withstand g Transport clip for inlet and drain pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) hoses and for storing transit bars when not in use.
  • Page 48: Installation Surface

    1. Pull on the attached stopper, retaining clips (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). Otherwise 2. then use a screwdriver to release the there is the danger of the machine catch at the top.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50: Re-Fitting The Transit Bars

    Installation and connection To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine. Make sure that the top catch is located above the holder.
  • Page 51: Levelling The Machine

    Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are used to level the machine.
  • Page 52: Building Under A Continuous Worktop/In A Kitchen Run

    Installation and connection Washer and Dryer stack The fitting of building-under kits* A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked and stacking kits* must only be with the washing machine. A "WTV" undertaken by qualified and stacking kit* is necessary. competent persons, in accordance...
  • Page 53: The Miele Water Protection System

    – Overflow protection system This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water. If the water The Miele water protection system level exceeds a certain level, the protects the washing machine from drain pump switches in and pumps water damage.
  • Page 54: Connection To The Water Supply

    The washing machine is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply. Maintenance and care Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extension. These are tested to withstand pressure of at least...
  • Page 55: Connection To The Drainage System

    If required, the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m. The necessary parts can purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele dealer. a Adapter * For a delivery head of more than 1 m b Nut (up to a max.
  • Page 56: Electrical Connection U.k

    Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 57: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 7,0 kg 2,20 2 h 29 min 60°C 7,0 kg 1,05 2 h 59 min 60°C 3,5 kg 0,64 2 h 29 min 40°C 7,0 kg 0,77 2 h 34 min...
  • Page 58: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 615 mm Depth with door open 975 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 650 mm Weight 98 kg Capacity 7 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load...
  • Page 59: Settings Menu

    Settings menu A tick L will appear beside the option The Settings menu can be used to to show that it has been set. alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. To change a value Settings can be altered at any time. Some settings do not have any options but the set value can be altered.
  • Page 60: Gentle Action

    Settings menu Gentle action Water plus Activating gentle action reduces the This setting is used to select the water intake setting for the Water plus drum action and is suitable for washing slightly soiled items more extra option. gently. It should be activated for There are three different options: garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel...
  • Page 61: Suds Cooling

    Settings menu Suds cooling To activate the lock code Lock code When this is activated, additional water flows into the drum at the end Activate of the main wash to cool the suds down. Hot suds can damage plastic Continue drainage pipes.
  • Page 62: Buzzer

    Settings menu Buzzer The following will appear in the display: When the buzzer function has been Lock code activated. activated, an audible tone sounds at Entry OK the end of a programme. You can select one of two volumes or Once the washing machine is switched switch the buzzer off.
  • Page 63: Keypad Tone

    Settings menu Keypad tone Display contrast An audible tone sounds each time a There are ten display contrast button is pressed. settings. The washing machine is delivered with The washing machine is delivered with the keypad tone switched off. the display brightness on setting 5. The option which is currently set will The bar chart shows you the setting.
  • Page 64: Standby Display

    Settings menu Standby display Memory In order to save energy, the display If an extra option has been selected and the backlit areas will go dark and for a programme, or the the green backlighting of the word recommended temperature or spin Start will flash slowly.
  • Page 65: Optional Accessories

    Miele specialist detergents designed to suit the fabric being washed. Miele have also developed a "Outdoor wear" range of specialist CareCollection This specialist detergent will clean your detergents and conditioning products water-repellent outerwear with care.
  • Page 66 Fabric conditioner This liquid detergent is particularly suitable for cleaning coloured and dark The Miele fabric conditioner will give your laundry a fresh, natural fragrance. garments. The special formulation offers effective stain removal, even at It makes garments soft to handle and...
  • Page 68 Alteration rights reserved/1811/W 5902 Premium Plus M.-Nr. 09 007 570 / 00 M.-Nr. 09 007 570 / 00...

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