Miele POLARIS Instructions d'exploitation

Operating instructionsfor Washing machinePolarisTo avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the machine it isessential to read these instructionsbefore

Control panela DisplaySee the following page for more in-formation.b Temperature buttonFor selecting a temperature.c Spin speed buttonFor selecting th

The following are selected via the dis-play:– wash temperature– spin speed– programmable functions– cancellation of a programme– safety lockThe displa

Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctly instal-led and connected. See "Installationand connection". Also chec

Energy and water consumption–Water consumption and energy usa-ge are determined by the size of theload.To make the most out of your machi-ne, load the

Brief instructionsThe headings numbered A, B, C, . . .show the operating sequence and canbe used as brief instructions.A Sort the laundry^ Empty all p

B Switch on the washing machineC Load the drum^Press theDoorbutton to open thedrum door.^Unfold the laundry and load looselyin the drum. Mixing both l

F Select an extra option(s)^ Select any extra options by pressingthe appropriate button. The relevantindicator light will come on to showwhich extra

G Add detergentIt is important to dispense the correctamount, because . . .. . . too little detergent results in:–Laundry not getting properly cleanan

H Start the programme^Press the flashingStart/Stopbutton.The estimated programme duration willappear in the display once the pro-gramme has started. D

Final spin speedProgramme rpmCottons 1500Minimum iron 1200Delicates 600Woollens 1200Express 1500Automatic 1200Shirts 600Denim 900Dark garments 1200Spi

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

Cottons 9876 30°C to 95°C Max. load 5.0 kgFabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc.Extra opti

Automatic7621cold to 40°C Max. load 3.5 kgFabric Mixed loads of garments suitable for theCottonsandMinimumironprogrammes. Sort according to colour.Shi

Main wash Rinses SpinningWaterlevelWashrhythmWaterlevelRinses InterimspinFinal spinCottons d a ( 2-41)LLMinimum iron d a ( 2-32)LLDelicates e b e 3 –

This machine has fully electronic con-trols with automatic load recognition. Ittakes in the right amount of water requi-red for the programme dependin

WashingThe figure quoted in the bucket is themaximum temperature the garmentcan be washed at. The number ofbars under the symbol indicates thelevel of

Cancelling a programmeYou can cancel a programme at anytime after it has started.^Press theStart/Stopbutton.Cancel programme^Press the flashingStart/S

Adding or removing laundryafter a programme has started^Press theDoorbutton to open thedrum door.^Add or remove items.^Close the drum door.The program

The correct detergentAll modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable.Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied

The right amount to dispense will de-pend on the following:–The quantity of laundry–The soiling level of the laundryLightly soiledNo visible dirt or s

Fabric conditioners and liquidstarchFabric conditionersmake garments soft to handle and helpprevent static cling when tumble dry-ing.Starchstiffens an

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of the packing material . . .

,Disconnect the machine from themains electricity supply and with-draw the plug from the socket beforecleaning the machine.,The washing machine must n

Cleaning the siphon and conditionerchannel1. Remove the siphon from compart-ment § and rinse under warm run-ning water. Clean the siphon tube inthe sa

Cleaning the water inlet filtersThe washing machine has two filters toprotect the inlet valves.These filters should be checked everysix months or so,

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machi-ne, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put r

Fault messages in the displayProblem Possible cause Remedy A! lights up in the dis-play andDrain faultflashes.–The water outlet isblocked or restric-t

General problemsProblem Possible cause RemedyThe machine shakes du-ring the spin cycle.The machine feet arenot level.Level the machine (see "In-s

An unsatisfactory wash resultProblem Possible cause RemedyLiquid detergentdoes not give therequired result.Liquid detergents usu-ally contain no blea-

The drum door does not open when you press the Door buttonPossible cause RemedyThe machine is not con-nected to the electricitysupply and/or is not sw

Opening the drum door in theevent of a blocked drain outletand/or power failure^Switch the washing machine off.There is a lever behind the detergentdr

Once the flow of water ceases:^Remove the drain filter completely.^ Clean it thoroughly.^Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and flu

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27The correct detergent . . .

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please con-tact:–your Miele Dealer or–the Miele Service Department (seeback cover for cont

Front viewa Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres-sure of at least 7,000 kPa)b Electricity supply cablec - f Flexible drain hose (with deta-chable swiv

Rear viewa Protruding lid for holding when mo-ving the machineb Electricity supply cablec Inlet hose (tested to withstand pres-sure of at least 7,000

Installation surfaceA concrete floor is the most suitable in-stallation surface for a washing machi-ne, being far less prone to vibration du-ring the

^Using the spanner supplied, turn theleft-hand transit bar 90°, then^withdraw the transit bar.^Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,then^withdraw the t

^Fit the covers onto the two holes.Then plug the holes as shown withthe caps.^Secure the transit bars to the back ofthe washing machine. Make sure tha

Levelling the machineThe machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe and pro-per operation.Incorrect installation may increase e

Building under a worktop,The machine lid must not be re-moved.This washing machine can be pushedunder a worktop with its lid in place,providing the wo

The Miele water protectionsystemThe Miele water protection system pro-tects the washing machine from waterdamage.The system consists of three main com

Connection to the water supplyThe machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withlocal and national safety regulations.The Germa

Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Transporting the machine to it

Connection to the drainagesystemThe machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre*.The drain hose must not be kinked asthis restricts

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance with cur-rent nat

Load Consumption dataEnergy Water Durationin kWh in litres Short NormalCottons 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 42 2 h 09 min60°C1)5.0 kg 0.85 42 1 h 49 min60°C 2.5

Height 850 mmWidth 595 mmDepth 634 mmDepth with door open 1074 mmWeight 99 kgMaximum floor load 1,600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)Capacity 5 kg dry laundry

Programmable functionsfor changing default settingsThe programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suitchanging require

To access programmable functionsThe programmable functions are ac-cessed via theStart/Stopbutton andthe programme selector.Before you begin, first ens

Water plusThis programmable function is usedto select the water intake setting fortheWater plusextra option.There are three different options:Water +(

CodeA code can be used to lock the elec-tronics on the washing machine toprevent it being used without yourknowledge.When the code has been activated,

Temperature unitYou can chose for the temperature tobe displayed as°C/Celsiusor°F/Fahrenheit.The machine is delivered with°C/Celsius as the default se

Standby displayTo save energy, the display goes outand the indicator light for theStart/Stopbutton will start flashing slowly.The display will always

To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the machine please readthese instructions carefully beforeusing it for the first time. They con-tain impor

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The machine is only completelyisolated from the electricity supplywhen:–it is switched off at the wall socketand the plug is withdrawn, or–it is switc

Turn off the stopcock if the machi-ne is to be left for any length oftime (e.g. holiday), especially if there isno floor drain (gully) in the immediat

Safety with childrenThis machine is not a toy! To avoidthe risk of injury do not allow chil-dren to play on or near it or to play withthe controls. Su