Miele WWD160 WCS Washing Machine User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Miele
Table of Contents
Miele WWD160 WCS Washing Machine
Before the first use
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Damage from incorrect installation and connection.
Installing and connecting the washing ma-chine incorrectly will cause serious dam-age to property.
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Damage resulting from failure to re-move the shipping struts.
Failure to remove the shipping struts can result in damage to the washing machine and to adjacent cabinetry or appliances. Remove the shipping struts as described in “Installation and connection”.
3 steps must be completed before the washing machine can be operated.
- Remove the shipping struts.
- Set up Miele@home.
- Start the calibration program.
For additional information, please refer to the separate operating instructions sup-plied.
Operation
Operating the sensor buttons
- The sensor buttons react to fingertip con-tact.
- 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 possible
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Control field
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Temperature sensor buttons for selecting the temperature.
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Spin Speed sensor buttons for selecting the final spin speed.
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Sensor buttons for options You can supplement the wash pro-grams with options.
If a wash program has been selected, the sensor buttons for the available options light up dimly. -
Indicator lights
- Faults affecting the water inlet and drainage
- Excess detergent used
- i Reminder about Sanitize information
- The Add laundry function cannot be selected.
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Cap Dosing sensor buttons
Fabric care (e.g., fabric softener, proofing agent)- Additives (e.g., detergent enhancers)
- Detergent (for the main wash only)
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Time display
After the program has started, the pro-gram runtime will appear on the display in hours and minutes. -
Sensor buttons ( )
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Start/Add laundry sensor button
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Touching the Start/Add laundry sensor button starts the selected program. The sensor but-ton lights up constantly.
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Once the program has been started, the Start/Add laundry sensor button allows you to add laundry.
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Optical interface
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Program selector
For selecting programs and for switching the machine off.
The washing ma-chine is switched on when you select a program, and switched off by turning the program selector to the position.
Environmentally friendly washing
- Make use of the maximum load that the wash program can accommodate. This will keep energy and water consumption to a minimum in relation to the size of the load.
- Use the Express program for small, lightly soiled loads.
- Modern detergents make it possible to wash at lower temperatures (e.g., 70°F/20°C). Using the corresponding temperature settings will save energy.
- Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergents can cause bacteria and odors to build up in the washing ma-chine. 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
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Preparing the laundry
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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.
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Sort the laundry by color and by care label. Most gar-ments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.
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Pre-treat stains and badly soiled areas.
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Selecting a program
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Selecting the standard programs with the program selector dial
* Turn the program selector to the required program. The selected program will be shown in the display. This will then be re-placed by the standard display.
2. Selecting programs via the Mobile Start  program selector position and the Miele app To use Mobile Start 
, the washing machine must be logged on to the WiFi
network and Remote control must be switched on.
* Turn the program selector to the Mobile Start position. CON appears on the time display.
The washing machine can now be operated with the Miele app.
- Detergent dispenser drawer
- Control panel
- Drain filter
- Door
Selecting a program
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Loading the washing machine
Opening the door-
Take hold of the door and pull it open.
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Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the drum.
Closing the door -
Make sure that no items are caught between the door and the seal.
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Shut the door gently.
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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.
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Touch the sensor button for the spin speed desired. It will then light up brightly.
Selecting options -
The selection of options available for the wash program lights up dimly.
Tip: You can select multiple options for a single wash pro-gram.
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Add detergent
There are several options for adding deter-gent to the washing machine.
Cap Dosing
Three different types of capsule are avail-able:- Fabric care (e.g., fabric softener, proofing agent)
- Additives (e.g., detergent enhancers)
- Detergent (for the main wash only)
For further information on detergent, cap and dosage, please refer to the “Detergent” chapter in the Operating and Installation Instructions.
Using powder detergent
The detergent drawer contains an insert for liquid detergent in the
compartment. This insert must be removed to use powder detergent. It is not
possible to use powder detergent in the compartment.
Filling with detergent
This washing machine requires particularly efficient detergent. Add detergent
in accordance with the value in the pull-down dosage display.
- Pull out the deter-gent 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 tex-tiles.
Damage due to chlorine bleach. Textiles may be discolored or their fibers
damaged.
Only use chlorine bleach on suitable textiles.
The Pre-wash option must not be selected.
- Pour max. 1/4 cup (60 ml) of 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 wash 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 dis-play, the door can be opened.
- Open the door and add or remove laundry.
- Close the door.
- Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor but-ton.
The wash program will continue.
Changing a program (safety lock)
A program, temperature, spin speed, or se-lected options cannot be changed
once the machine has been successfully started. This prevents the machine
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 appear on the time display. The water is pumped away and the door lock is then re-leased.
Program end
The door is locked in the Anti-crease phase.
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Turn the program selector to the position. appears on the time display and the indicator light goes out. The door will be unlocked.
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Take hold of the door and pull it open.
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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 folds in the door seal for any foreign objects.
Tip: Leave the door slightly open.
- If you used a capsule, remove it from the detergent drawer.
Tip: Leave the detergent drawer slightly open.
Delay Start/Smart Start
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 Delay Start
- Select the wash program required.
- Touch the sensor button.
- Touch the or sensor button repeatedly until the required Delay Start time appears on the time display.
- In the case of settings below 10 hours, the Delay Start time changes in increments of 30 minutes.
- In the case of settings above 10 hours, the delay-start period 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 func-tion is activated, the function of the
sensor button changes. The time display no longer shows the Delay Start
period; in-stead, it shows the time period in which your washing machine can
be started au-tomatically. The procedure for setting this is the same as for
setting the time for De-lay Start. For additional information, please refer to
the separate operating instructions supplied.
Options
Options are selected and deselected us-ing the relevant sensor buttons in the con-trol field.
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 maxi-mum load by 50% will give a better
result. Please note the load information in the display. Small loads achieve a
better result.
The garments must be suitable for drying in a tumble dryer and suitable for ironing .
Buzzer
A buzzer sounds at the end of the pro-gram.
The buzzer sounds until the washing machine is switched off.
Program overview
Detergent
- √ Recommendation
- – No recommendation
- Special-purpose detergents (e.g., Wool Care)
- Fabric care (e.g., fabric softener)
- Additives (e.g., booster)
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 Twin Dos system exclusively.
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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 under warm running water.
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Cleaning the detergent-drawer housing
- Use a bottle brush to remove deter-gent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent-drawer housing.
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Tip: Leave the detergent drawer slightly open to allow it to dry.
Sanitize info (cleaning the drum)
Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergent can cause bacteria
and un-pleasant odors 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 light up on the time display.
Frequently asked questions …
Quick Start Guide
Washing machine
This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with the appliance! It is essential to familiarize yourself with the washing machine before using it for the first time. Please read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.