Miele Kurz-GA WXD Washing Towel Instruction Manual

Miele Kurz-GA WXD Washing TowelInitial commissioning

Damage from incorrect installation and connection. Installing and connecting the washing machine incorrectly will cause serious damage to property.
“Installation” 3 steps must be completed to put the washing machine into operation.

1. Remove the shipping struts.
2. Set up
3. Start the calibration program.

For further information please refer to the separate operating instructions supplied.

Operation

1. Control field
2. Temperature sensor buttons for selecting the temperature.
3. Spin speed sensor buttons for selecting the final spin speed.
4. Sensor buttons for extra options You can supplement the wash programs with extra options. If a wash program has been selected, the sensor buttons for the possible extra options light up dimly.
5. Indicator lights
   • Faults affecting the water inlet and drainage
   • Excess detergent used
   • Reminder about hygiene information
   • The Add laundry function cannot be selected.
6. CapDosing sensor buttons
   • Fabric care (e.g. fabric softener, proofing agent)
   • Additives (e.g. detergent enhancers)
   • Detergent (for the main wash only)
7. Time display
   • After the program has started, the program cycle time will appear on the display in hours and minutes.
8. Sensor buttons
   • For the Delay start function.

Operating the sensor buttons

• The sensor buttons react to fingertip contact. If a sensor button is illuminated, it can be selected.
• If a sensor button is brightly lit, this means: currently selected
• If a sensor button is dimly lit, this means: selection is possible

Start/Add laundry sensor button

• Touching the Start / Add laundry sensor button starts the selected program. The sensor button lights up constantly.
• Once the program has been started, the Start / Add laundry sensor button allows you to add laundry.

Optical interface

• This is used by the Service department as a transmission point.

Program selector

For selecting programs and for switching off. The washing machine is switched on by selecting a program and switched off by turning the program selector to the position. Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergents can cause bacteria and odours to build up in the washing machine. Miele, therefore, recommends cleaning the washing machine once every month. When the indicator light lights up on the control field and appears on the time display, the washing machine must be cleaned.

Preparing the laundry

• Preparing the laundry
  • Empty all pockets Damage due to foreign objects. Nails, coins, paper clips, and so on can cause damage to garments and components in the machine. Check the laundry before washing and remove any such foreign objects.
  • Sort the laundry by color and by the care label. Most garments have a textile care label on the collar or side seam. Pre-treat stains and badly soiled areas (see the booklet “Miele’s guide to laundry care”).
• Selecting a program
• Selecting the standard programs with the program selector dial Turn the program selector to the required program. The selected program will be shown on the display. This will then be replaced by the standard display.
• Selecting programs via the MobileStart program selector position and the Miele app turn the program selector to the MobileStart position. appears on the time display.
  • The washing machine can now be operated with the Miele app.
• Loading the washing machine
  • Opening the door
    • Take hold of the door and pull it open.
    • Unfold the laundry and load it loosely into the drum.
  • Closing the door
    • Make sure that no items are caught between the door and the seal.
    • Shut the door gently.
• Selecting program settings Selecting a temperature and spin speed The wash program’s pre-set temperature and spin speed light up brightly. The choice of temperatures and spin speeds selectable for the wash program light up dimly.
  • Touch the sensor button for the temperature desired. It will then light up brightly.
  • Touch the sensor button for the spin speed desired. It will then light up brightly.
  • Selecting extra options
    • The selection of extra options available for the wash program lights up dimly.
  • Touch the sensor button for the required extra option. It will then light up brightly.
  • Useful tip: You can select multiple extra options for a wash program.
• Add detergent
  • There are several options for adding detergent to the washing machine.
  • CapDosing
    If you selected CapDosing when setting the program, the detergent will be dispensed via the capsule for this washing program.
  • Using powder detergent
    The detergent drawer contains an insert for liquid detergent in the compartment as standard. This insert must be removed to use powder detergent. It is not possible to use powder detergent in the
    compartment.
• Adding detergent
  This washing machine requires particularly efficient detergent. Add detergent in accordance with the value in the pull-down dosage display.
  • Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent to the compartments.
  • Chlorine bleach for removing stains or liquid detergent for the pre-wash
  • Detergent for the main wash, including Soak if selected
  • Fabric softener, liquid starch, or caps
  • Using chlorine bleach
    • Damage due to chlorine bleach. Textiles may be discolored or their fibers damaged. Only use chlorine bleach on suitable fabrics.
    • Chlorination must be activated in the settings before chlorine bleach is first used. The Pre-wash extra option must not be selected.
  • Pour max. 60 ml of chlorine bleach into the chamber. The chlorine bleach is added automatically 10 minutes before the end of the main wash.
• Start the program
  • Touch the flashing Start / Add laundry sensor button. The door will lock and the program will start. Adding laundry during a program sequence Laundry can be added or removed at any time, provided that the symbol is not illuminated on the control field.
  • Touch the Start / Add laundry sensor button. Rotating bars appear on
    the time display.
  • If the word appears on the time display, the door can be opened.
  • Open the door and add or remove laundry.
  • Close the door.
  • Touch the Start / Add laundry sensor button.
  • The wash program will continue.
  • Changing a program (child lock)
    • A program, temperature, spin speed, or selected extra options cannot be changed once the machine has been successfully started. This prevents the machine from being operated unintentionally, e.g. by children.
  • Canceling a program
    • You can cancel a wash program at any time after it has started.
  • Turn the program selector to the position.
  • Turn the program selector to any position. Rotating bars oder appear on the time display. The water is pumped away and the door lock is then released.
• Program end The door is locked in the Anti-crease phase.
  • Turn the program selector to the position. appears on the time display and the indicator light goes out. The door is unlocked.
  • Useful tip: After the Anti-crease phase, the door will unlock automatically.
  • Take hold of the door and pull it open.
  • Remove the laundry.
  • Items left in the drum could discolor other items in the next wash or become discolored themselves. Remove all items from the drum.
  • Check the door seal for any foreign objects.
  • Useful tip: Leave the door slightly open. If you used a capsule, remove it from the detergent drawer.
  • Useful tip: Leave the detergent drawer slightly open.

Delay start / Extra options

Delay start / SmartStart
You can delay the start of a program from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours. This allows you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates, for example. Selecting the Delay start function

Select the wash program required.

• Touch the sensor button repeatedly until the required Delay start time appears on the time display.
  • In the case of settings below 10 hours, the Delay starts time changes in increments of 30 minutes.
  • In the case of settings above 10 hours, the Delay starts time changes in increments of 1 hour.
• Touch the flashing Start / Add laundry sensor button.

The Delay start process starts and counts down on the time display.

SmartStart – Setting the time period
If the SmartGrid programmable function is activated, the function of the sensor button changes. The time display no longer shows the delay start period, and instead shows the time period in which your washing machine can be started automatically. The procedure for making this setting is the same as for setting the time for a delayed start. For further information please refer to the separate operating instructions supplied.

Extra options

Extra options are selected and deselected using the relevant sensor buttons on the control panel.

Heavy soiled
For laundry that is very heavily soiled. The extended wash duration enhances the stain-removing effect.

Lightly soiled
For slightly soiled fabrics that are not stained. The wash duration is reduced.

SoftSteam
In order to reduce creasing, the laundry undergoes a smoothing process at the end of the program. Reducing the maximum load by 50% will give a better result. Please note the load information in the display. Small loads give a better result.

without SoftSteam with SoftSteam

• Full load Half load
• Half load Small load
• Half load Very small load

The garments must be suitable for drying in a tumble dryer and suitable for ironing Buzzer A buzzer sounds at the end of the program. The buzzer sounds until the washing machine is switched off.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the detergent drawer

Washing at low temperatures and the use of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up of bacteria in the detergent drawer.

• Clean the entire drawer at regular intervals for hygiene reasons, even if you are using the TwinDos system exclusively.
• Pull out the detergent drawer until a resistance is felt.
• Press down the release button and, at the same time, pull the drawer completely out of the machine.

Removing and cleaning the insert for liquid detergents

• An insert for liquid detergents is located in the compartment of the detergent drawer.
• Remove the insert. Clean the insert thoroughly with warm water.

Cleaning the siphon inside the compartment
Compartment 1 has a siphon for better dispensing of the chlorine bleach.

Remove the release catch

• Remove the siphon and clean under warm running water

Cleaning the siphon inside the compartment

• Remove the siphon from the compartment and clean it under warm running water.
• Clean all compartments with warm water

Cleaning the detergent-drawer housing

• Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent drawer housing.
• Replace the detergent drawer.

Useful tip: Leave the detergent drawer slightly open to allow it to dry.

Hygiene info (cleaning the drum) Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergent can cause bacteria and unpleasant odours to build up in the washing machine. Use the Sanitize program to clean the washing machine. Clean the drum no later than the point at which the indicator light and lights upon the time display.

Frequently asked questions