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Operating instructions
for washing machines

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.

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Contents

Caring for the environment ................................................................................... 6

Warning and Safety instructions ......................................................................... 7

Operating the washing machine......................................................................... 14
Control panel.......................................................................................................... 14
Examples on how to operate the machine ............................................................ 16

Before using for the first time............................................................................. 17
Setting the language .............................................................................................. 17
Messages............................................................................................................... 17
Running the first programme ................................................................................. 18

Washing environmentally and economically ..................................................... 19
EcoFeedback ......................................................................................................... 20

1. Prepare the laundry ......................................................................................... 21

2. Select a programme ........................................................................................ 22

3. Load the washing machine ............................................................................. 23

4. Select programme settings............................................................................. 24

5. Add detergent................................................................................................... 26
Detergent dispenser drawer................................................................................... 26
CapDosing ............................................................................................................. 27

6. Start the programme - the end of a programme........................................... 29

Spinning ................................................................................................................ 30

Delay start............................................................................................................. 32
To select delay start ............................................................................................... 32
To change delay start............................................................................................. 32
To cancel delay start and begin the programme straight away ............................. 32

Programme chart ................................................................................................. 33

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Contents
Options.................................................................................................................. 38
ProgrammeManager .............................................................................................. 38
   Intensive............................................................................................................ 38
   ECO .................................................................................................................. 38
   Extra gentle ....................................................................................................... 38
   Extra quiet......................................................................................................... 38
   AllergoWash ...................................................................................................... 38
Short ...................................................................................................................... 39
Water plus .............................................................................................................. 39
Stains ..................................................................................................................... 39
Wash programme chart - ProgrammeManager ..................................................... 40

Programme sequence ......................................................................................... 42

Garment care label symbols ............................................................................... 44

Changing the programme sequence ................................................................. 45
Cancelling a programme........................................................................................ 45
Interrupting a programme ...................................................................................... 45
Changing a programme ......................................................................................... 45
Adding or removing laundry after the programme has started.............................. 46
Safety lock ............................................................................................................. 47

Detergent .............................................................................................................. 48
The correct detergent ............................................................................................ 48
Water softeners...................................................................................................... 48
Dispensing aids...................................................................................................... 48
Fabric conditioner and liquid starch ...................................................................... 48
Miele recommended detergents ............................................................................ 49
Recommended detergents in accordance with Directive (EU) Nr. 1015/2010 ...... 50

Cleaning and care ................................................................................................ 52
Cleaning the drum (Hygiene info)........................................................................... 52
External casing and fascia panel ........................................................................... 52
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer.............................................................. 52
Cleaning the water inlet filters................................................................................ 54

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Contents
Problem solving guide ......................................................................................... 55
The programme does not start .............................................................................. 55
The following fault messages appear in the display and
the programme stops ............................................................................................. 56
The following fault messages appear in the display at the end of
the programme .................................................................................................... 57
General problems with the washing machine ........................................................ 59
An unsatisfactory wash result ................................................................................ 61
The door will not open ........................................................................................... 62
Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ...... 63

After sales service ............................................................................................... 65
Repairs ................................................................................................................... 65
Optional accessories ............................................................................................. 65
Guarantee: U.K....................................................................................................... 65
Guarantee: Other countries.................................................................................... 65

Installation and connection................................................................................. 66
Front view............................................................................................................... 66
Rear view ............................................................................................................... 67
Installation surface ................................................................................................. 68
Transporting the washing machine to its installation site ...................................... 68
Removing the transit bars ...................................................................................... 68
Re-fitting the transit bars ....................................................................................... 70
Levelling the machine ............................................................................................ 71
   Screwing out and adjusting the feet ................................................................. 71
   Building under a continuous worktop/ in a kitchen run .................................... 72
   Washer-dryer stack........................................................................................... 72
The water protection system ................................................................................. 73
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 74
Connection to the drainage system ....................................................................... 75
Electrical connection U.K....................................................................................... 76

Technical data ...................................................................................................... 77

Consumption data ............................................................................................... 78
Note for test institutes............................................................................................ 79

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Contents
Settings ................................................................................................................. 80
Language ............................................................................................................ 81
Degree of soiling .................................................................................................... 81
Buzzer volume ....................................................................................................... 81
Keypad tone........................................................................................................... 81
Total consumption ................................................................................................. 81
Code ...................................................................................................................... 82
Temperature unit .................................................................................................... 82
Display brightness ................................................................................................. 82
Dark display ........................................................................................................... 82
Machine switch-off ................................................................................................ 83
Memory .................................................................................................................. 83
Pre-wash Cottons .................................................................................................. 83
Gentle action.......................................................................................................... 83
Reduce temp.......................................................................................................... 84
Water plus .............................................................................................................. 84
Water plus level...................................................................................................... 84
Maximum rinse level .............................................................................................. 84
Suds cooling .......................................................................................................... 85
Anti-crease............................................................................................................. 85

Optional accessories ........................................................................................... 86
Detergent ............................................................................................................... 86
Specialist detergents ............................................................................................. 86
Fabric care ............................................................................................................. 87
Additives ................................................................................................................ 87

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mate‐               Disposal of your old machine
rial                                        Electrical and electronic machines often
The packaging is designed to protect        contain valuable materials. They also
the washing machine from damage dur‐        contain materials which, if handled or
ing transportation. The packaging ma‐       disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
terials used are selected from materials    tentially hazardous to human health and
which are environmentally friendly for      to the environment. They are, however,
disposal and should be recycled.            essential for the correct functioning of
                                            your machine. Please do not therefore
Recycling the packaging reduces the         dispose of it with your household
use of raw materials in the manufactur‐     waste.
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites. Ensure
that any plastic wrappings, bags etc.
are disposed of safely and kept out of
the reach of babies and young children.
Danger of suffocation.

                                            Please dispose of it at your local com‐
                                            munity waste collection / recycling cen‐
                                            tre or contact your Dealer for advice.
                                            Ensure that it presents no danger to
                                            children while being stored for disposal.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 This washing machine complies with current safety requirements.
 Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and dam‐
 age to property.
 To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine, please
 read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time.
 They contain important information on its safety, use and mainte‐
 nance.
 Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
 are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future user.

Correct application
 This washing machine is intended for use in domestic households
and similar working and residential environments.
 The washing machine is not intended for outdoor use.
 It must be used only as a domestic appliance to wash items
which are specified by the manufacturer as being washable on the
wash care label. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or operation.
 The washing machine can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown
how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequen‐
ces of incorrect operation.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the wash‐
ing machine unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the washing machine un‐
supervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recog‐
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the washing
machine unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the washing machine
and do not let them play with it.

Technical safety
 Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection"
and "Technical data".
 Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally
visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged machine.
 Before connecting the washing machine, ensure that the connec‐
tion data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali‐
fied electrician.
 Reliable and safe operation of this washing machine can only be
assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 The electrical safety of this washing machine can only be guaran‐
teed when correctly earthed.
It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any
doubt, please have the wiring system of the building tested by a
qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
 Do not connect the washing machine to the mains electricity sup‐
ply by a multi-socket adapter, extension lead or similar. These do
not guarantee the required safety of the machine (fire hazard due to
the risk of overheating).
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele origi‐
nal spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guaran‐
tee the safety standards of the machine.
 The electrical socket must be easily accessible after installation
so that the machine can be disconnected from the electricity supply
if necessary.
 Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the
user, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability. Repairs
should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician,
otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the guar‐
antee.
 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 The machine must be isolated from the electricity supply when
cleaning and maintaining the machine and in the event of a fault.
 The machine must only be connected to the on-site water supply
using a new hose kit. Old hose kits must not be re-used. Check the
condition of the hoses regularly so that you can replace them in
good time and avoid the risk of any water damage.
 The water flow pressure must be at least 100 kPa and should not
exceed 1000 kPa.
 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the machine and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which
may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered
by the guarantee.
 The machine must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
 Do not make any alterations to the machine, unless authorised to
do so by Miele.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use
 Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk
of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the elec‐
tronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing
point.
 Before using the machine for the first time, check that the transit
bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see "Installation
and connection - Removing the transit bars"). During spinning, a
transit bar which is still in place may result in damage to both the
machine and adjacent furniture or appliances.
 Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of
time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the
immediate vicinity.
 Flooding danger.
If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can
drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing. Make
sure the drain hose is secure, so that the force of the water flowing
out of the hose does not dislodge it.
 Take care to ensure that foreign objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
paper clips) do not find their way into the machine with the laundry.
These may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds contain‐
er, drum), which in turn can result in damage to the laundry.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Take care when opening the drum door after using the steam
function. Danger of burning due to escaping steam and the high
temperature of the surface of the drum as well as the porthole glass.
Stand back away from the machine and wait until the steam has dis‐
sipated.
 The maximum load for this washing machine is 8 kg (dry weight).
See the "Programme chart" for the maximum recommended loads
for individual programmes.
 If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine
should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale
it, only use a proprietary natural citric acid based descaling agent.
Miele recommends using Miele descaling agent which is available to
order online at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele. Strictly observe
the instructions on the packaging.
 Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being wash‐
ed in the machine.
 Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing
benzine, in this machine, as this may result in damage to component
parts and create toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a fire and ex‐
plosion hazard.
 Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing
benzine, to clean the surfaces of the machine. They can cause dam‐
age to plastic surfaces.
 Only use dyes specified by the manufacturer as being suitable for
use in a domestic washing machine. Always observe the manufac‐
turer's instructions carefully.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Colour run and dye removers contain sulphur compounds which
can cause damage such as corrosion. Do not use these products in
this machine.
 If detergent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them thor‐
oughly with lukewarm water immediately. If swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately and retain the packaging or label for refer‐
ence. Those with skin problems or sensitive skin should avoid their
skin coming into contact with detergent.

Accessories
 Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by
Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product
liability claims will be invalidated.
 A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing
machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional
accessory). Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele
washing machine and Miele tumble dryer.
 If installing the machine on a Miele plinth, (available as an optional
accessory, depending on country), please make sure you order the
correct one for this washing machine.

 Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐
 ance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

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Operating the washing machine

Control panel

a Display with sensors                f Option buttons
  See the next page for more informa‐   Various options can be added to the
  tion.                                 wash programme.
b Start/Stop button                   g Programme selector
  For starting the programme selected   For selecting the wash programme.
  and cancelling a programme once it
                                      h Optical interface PC
  has started.
                                        For service technicians.
c Temperature button
                                      i  button
  For selecting the temperature.
                                        For switching the washing machine
d Spin speed button                     on and off.
  For selecting the spin speed.         To save energy the washing machine
                                        will switch off automatically 15 mi‐
e Delay start button
                                        nutes after the end of the pro‐
  For selecting delay start.
                                        gramme/anti-crease phase or after
                                        being switched on if no other selec‐
                                        tion is made.

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Operating the washing machine
                                           Programme duration
                                           After the programme has started the
                                           programme duration will appear in the
                                           display in hours and minutes.
                                           If delay start has been selected, the
                                           programme duration will appear at the
                                           end of the delay start time.

                                           Delay start
                                           The delay start time selected will ap‐
                                           pear in the display.
j  sensor                                 After the programme has started the
  Scrolls down the list to the next op‐    delay start time will begin to count
  tion or decreases a value.               down.
k OK button                                Once the delay start time has elapsed,
  Confirms the programme selected, a       the estimated programme duration will
  value set or opens a sub-menu.           appear in the display.

l  sensor                                 Standard display
  Scrolls up the list to the next option   The standard display shows the follow‐
  or increases a value.                    ing from left to right:
m  Cap sensor
  Activates cap dosing via the deter‐       2:59                            1600
  gent dispenser drawer.
                                           – the programme duration
n EcoFeedback sensor                       – the selected wash temperature
  Provides information about the ener‐
  gy and water consumption of the          – the selected spin speed
  programme. Please also refer to
  "Washing environmentally and eco‐
  nomically - EcoFeedback".
Sensors  to  light up when the dis‐
play can be operated via the sensors.

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Operating the washing machine

Examples on how to operate                   Setting numerical values
the machine
                                              Start in                   00 :00 h
Scrolling through a list
                                             A numerical value is highlighted in
The  arrows in the display indicate         white. Touching the  sensor decrea‐
that a list is available.                    ses the value and touching the  sen‐
                                             sor increases it. The OK sensor is used
 Language                                  to activate the value which is currently
                                             in the display.
Touching the  sensor scrolls down the
list to the next option and touching the     Exiting a sub-menu
 sensor scrolls up the list to the next
                                             Select Back  to exit a sub-menu.
option. The OK sensor is used to acti‐
vate the option which is currently in the
display.

Identifying options selected

  Cap                                
If an option has been activated, this will
be indicated by a tick  next to it.

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Before using for the first time

  Before using the machine for the             Setting the language
 first time ensure that it is correctly in‐     You will be asked to select the lan‐
 stalled and connected. See "Installa‐          guage you want for the display. It is
 tion and connection". Also check               possible to change the language at any
 that the drain filters are securely            time via "Settings".
 tightened to prevent the risk of water
 leaks during use.                               deutsch                              

Removing the protective foil                     Touch the  or  sensor until the
                                                  language you want appears in the
and stickers                                      display.
 Remove
                                                 Confirm your selection of the lan‐
– the protective foil from the door.              guage by touching the OK sensor.
– any stickers from the front and the
                                                Messages
  lid.
                                                Two messages about removing the
  Please do not remove any labels              transit bars and preparing the washing
 (e.g. the data plate), visible when you        machine for use will appear in the dis‐
 open the door.                                 play.
                                                 Confirm the messages with the OK
This washing machine has undergone                sensor.
a complete functional test at the fac‐
tory and there will be some residual
water in the drum from this process.

For safety reasons, spinning is not pos‐
sible until the machine has been pre‐
pared for using for the first time. To ac‐
tivate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an ex‐
cessive build-up of foam.
 Press the  button in.
The welcome screen will light up.

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Before using for the first time

Running the first programme
 Open the stopcock.
 Turn the programme selector to Cot‐
  tons.
The following will appear in the display:

 Load                         1-8     kg

The standard display will then appear:

 2:59                            1600

 Press the Start/Stop button.
 Switch the washing machine off at
  the end of the programme.
 The washing machine is now ready
  for use.

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Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption                 Detergent
– Water consumption and energy us‐           – Do not exceed the amounts of deter‐
  age are determined by the size of the        gent recommended by the manufac‐
  load.                                        turer on the packaging.
  To make the most of your machine,
                                             – Adjust the dosage to the degree of
  load the maximum dry load for the
                                               soiling of the laundry.
  programme you are using.
                                             – Reduce the amount of detergent with
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
  washed, the automatic load recogni‐          smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than
  tion system will reduce the amount of        the amount recommended can be
  water and energy used.                       used when washing a half load).

– Use the Express 20 programme for           When drying with a tumble dryer
  small, lightly soiled loads.               Selecting the highest possible spin
– Modern detergents make it possible         speed for the wash programme will
  to wash at lower temperatures (e.g.        save energy when drying in a tumble
  20°C). Washing using lower tempera‐        dryer afterwards.
  ture settings will save energy.
– To maintain the hygiene of the ma‐
  chine, carry out a hot wash (60°C or
  above) using powder detergent at
  regular intervals. Hygiene info will ap‐
  pear in the display to remind you to
  carry out a hot wash.

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Washing environmentally and economically

EcoFeedback                                 2. Actual consumption
You can call up information about the       Tip: At the end of the programme, be‐
energy and water consumption of your        fore opening the door, you can view the
washing machine with the EcoFeed‐           actual amount of energy and water
back sensor.                                used by the programme which has just
                                            been run.
The following information will appear in
the display:                                 Touch the EcoFeedback sensor.

– an estimate of the consumption be‐         Energy                   0,9   kWh 
  fore the programme begins.
                                             Touch the  or  to switch to the
– the energy and water consumption to
                                              water consumption display.
  date during the programme.
– the energy and water consumption of        If the door is opened or the washing
  the programme which has just been          machine switches off automatically
  run at the end of the programme.           at the end of the programme, the da‐
                                             ta will revert to the estimated con‐
1. Estimate                                  sumption.
 After selecting a programme, touch
  the EcoFeedback sensor.                   Total consumption setting

The estimated energy consumption lev‐       – This setting gives a total of the ener‐
els will be displayed as a bar chart.         gy consumption and water consump‐
                                              tion to date.
 Energy                          See "Settings".
 Touch the  or  sensor to change
  to the estimated water consumption
  levels.

 Water                      
The more bars () visible, the higher the
energy or water consumption.
The estimate will vary depending on the
wash programme, temperature and any
options selected.
The display will change automatically or
you can return to the standard display
by touching the OK sensor.

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1. Prepare the laundry
                                           Tip: Badly soiled areas can be pre-trea‐
                                           ted with liquid detergent, stain remov‐
                                           ers etc. first, following the manufactur‐
                                           er's instructions. With particularly stub‐
                                           born stains ask your dry cleaner for ad‐
                                           vice.

                                             If you use a solvent-based
                                            cleaning agent (e.g. one containing
                                            benzine) to pre-treat a stain, make
                                            sure that any plastic parts (e.g. but‐
                                            tons) are protected, and that the
                                            cleaning agent is rinsed off before
 Empty all pockets.
                                            washing the garment in the machine.
  Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,
 paper clips, etc.) can cause damage         Do not use solvent-based clean‐
 to garments and to components in           ing agents in or on this machine.
 the machine.
                                           General tips
Sort the laundry                           – Curtains: Remove lead weights first
 Sort the laundry by colour and by          or place in a laundry bag.
  care label. Most garments have a tex‐    – Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any
  tile care label in the collar or side      loose wiring in bras, shirt collar stiff‐
  seam.                                      eners, etc. should be removed or
Tip: Dark textiles often contain excess      sewn in.
dye and should be washed separately        – Close any zips, attach velcro fasten‐
several times before being included in a     ers, fasten hooks and eyes etc. be‐
mixed load. Always wash whites and           fore washing.
coloureds separately.
                                           – Fasten duvet covers, pillow cases
Pre-treat stains                             etc. to prevent small items from being
                                             rolled up inside them.
 Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should
  be cleaned as soon as possible, pref‐    Do not wash any items in this washing
  erably whilst still fresh. Spillages     machine which are specified by the
  should be carefully dabbed off using     manufacturer as not washable on the
  a soft, colourfast cloth. Do not rub.    care label ( symbol).

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2. Select a programme

Switch on the washing ma‐                    B. Selecting a programme via the
chine                                        programme selector at the "Further
                                             programmes" setting and the dis‐
 Press the  button.                        play:

Programme selection
A. Selecting a programme via the
programme selector:

                                              Turn the programme selector to the
                                               Further programmes setting.
                                             The following will appear in the display:

 Turn the programme selector to the          Automatic plus                       
  required programme.
                                              Touch the  or  sensor until the
The load for the programme selected            programme you want appears in the
will appear in the display. This will then     display.
be replaced by the standard display.
                                              Confirm the programme with the OK
                                               sensor.
                                             The load for the relevant programme
                                             will appear in the display. Pre-set pro‐
                                             gramme parameters will be displayed
                                             depending on the programme selected.

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3. Load the washing machine

Open the door                               Close the door

 Reach under the door grip and pull         Make sure that no items are caught
  the door open.                              between the door and the seal.
 Unfold the laundry and load loosely
  into the drum.

Mixing both large and small items
gives better wash results and also
helps distribute the load evenly during
spinning.

Please note the maximum load for the
different wash programmes. The rele‐
vant programme load is always shown
in the display when you select a pro‐
gramme.
The most efficient use of energy and         Shut the door with a gentle swing.
water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this reduces cleaning efficiency and
causes creases.

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4. Select programme settings

Degree of soiling                            The following parameters will change
                                             depending on the degree of soiling se‐
Lightly soiled
                                             lected:
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight
body odour.                                  – with the Heavy degree of soiling set‐
                                               ting, a pre-wash will be carried out
Normally soiled
                                               automatically for some programmes
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
                                               (see "Options").
stains.
                                             – the rinse water level will be adjusted
Heavily soiled
Soiling and/or stains clearly visible.       – the programme durations (with light
                                               soiling the programme duration will
Tip: You can switch on the degree of
                                               be shorter)
soiling query and select the default set‐
ting for the degree of soiling (see "Set‐    The degree of soiling cannot be selec‐
tings - Degree of soiling").                 ted for some programmes. These pro‐
If the degree of soiling query has been      grammes are designed for normally
switched on then this will appear in the     soiled laundry.
display.
                                             Select a temperature
 Degree of soiling
                                             You can alter the pre-set temperature
The display will change automatically to     of a wash programme.
the degree of soiling query:
                                              Press the Temperature button.
 Normal                                  The following will appear in the display:
 Set the degree of soiling with the 
                                              Temperature                   °C
  and  sensors and confirm your se‐
  lection with the OK sensor.                 Set the temperature you want with
                                               the  and  sensors and confirm
                                               your selection with the OK sensor.

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4. Select programme settings

Selecting a spin speed                      Switch on delay start (if re‐
                                            quired)
You can alter the pre-set spin speed
of a wash programme.                        The start of a programme can be de‐
                                            layed from 15 minutes up to 24 hours,
 Press the Spin speed button.              allowing you to make use of night-time
                                            economy electricity rates, for example.
The following will appear in the display:
                                            See "Delay start".
 Spin speed            1600          rpm

 Set the spin speed you want with the
   and  sensors and confirm your
  selection with the OK sensor.

Select options

 Press the button for the option you
  want.
The indicator light in the button will
come on.

Not all options are suitable for use
with every programme. You can only
select options which are compatible
with the programme being used.
See "Options".

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5. Add detergent
There are several options for adding de‐
tergent.

Detergent dispenser drawer
Too little detergent results in:
– Laundry not getting properly clean
  and with time it may become grey
  and hard to the touch.
– Greasy particles clinging to laundry.
– Limescale deposits on the heater ele‐
  ments.
                                            Pull out the detergent dispenser
Too much detergent results in:               drawer and add detergent to the
                                             compartments as follows:
– Excessive foam which causes a low
  level of agitation and poor wash,        
  rinse and spin results.                  Detergent for the pre-wash (divide the
                                           total recommended amount as follows:
– High water consumption (an addi‐
  tional rinse cycle will automatically    add 1/3 to compartment  and 2/3 to
  switch in).                              compartment )

– A burden to the environment.             
                                           Detergent for the main wash
                                           /
                                           Fabric conditioner, liquid starch or cap‐
                                           sules.
                                           See "Detergent" for further information.

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5. Add detergent

CapDosing                                  Inserting a capsule
Three different types of capsule are        Open the detergent dispenser draw‐
available:                                   er.

    = Fabric care (e.g. fabric condi‐
       tioner, proofing agent)
 = Additives (e.g. detergent en‐
    hancers)
    = Detergent (for the main wash
       only)

Each capsule contains the correct
amount for one wash cycle.

You can order the capsules online at
www.miele-shop.com or from Miele
                                            Open the lid of the / compart‐
(see the end of this booklet for contact
                                             ment.
details).

  Keep capsules out of the reach
 of children.

Activating CapDosing
 Touch the Cap  sensor.
The first type of capsule which can be
selected for the programme will appear
in the display.

  Cap                                 
 Select the type of capsule you want       Press the capsule in firmly.
  with the  and  sensors and con‐
  firm your selection with the OK sen‐
  sor.

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5. Add detergent
                                            Deactivating/changing CapDosing
                                             Touch the Cap  sensor and follow
                                              the instructions in the display.

                                             If a capsule is being used, fabric
                                             conditioner cannot be added to the
                                              compartment at the same time,
                                             as water intake into the  compart‐
                                             ment when using CapDosing is sole‐
                                             ly through the capsule.

 Close the lid and press it firmly shut.
 Close the detergent dispenser draw‐
  er.

 The capsule is opened by the act of
 inserting it in the detergent dispenser
 drawer. The contents can run out of
 the capsule if you then remove it
 from the drawer before it is used.
 In this case, dispose of the capsule
 and do not re-use it.

The wash programme will dispense the
contents of the capsule at the correct
time.
 Remove the empty capsule at the
  end of the programme.

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6. Start the programme - the end of a programme

Start the programme
 Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
The door will lock (the  will appear in
the display to show this) and the pro‐
gramme will start.
If a delay start time has been selected,
then this will count down in the display.
At the end of the delay start time or im‐
mediately after the programme has
started (if no delay start time has been
selected), the programme duration will
appear in the display.                       Check the folds in the door seal for
                                              any small articles, e.g. buttons, which
The programme sequence is also                might be lodged there.
shown in the display. The washing ma‐
chine lets you know which section of         Switch the washing machine off with
the programme has been reached.               the  button.
                                             Close the door. Otherwise there is a
At the end of a programme
                                              danger of objects being placed inad‐
The door is still locked during the anti-     vertently in the drum. If these re‐
crease phase and the following will ap‐       mained unnoticed and were washed
pear alternately in the display:              in the next load, they could damage
                                              the laundry.
 Anti-crease/Finish
                                             If applicable, remove the used capsu‐
and                                           le from the detergent dispensing
                                              drawer.
     Press Start/Stop

 Press the Start/Stop button. This will
  unlock the door.
 Pull open the door.
 Remove the laundry.

 Check that all items have been re‐
 moved from the drum. Items left in
 the drum could discolour other items
 in the next wash or become discol‐
 oured themselves.

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Spinning

Final spin speed                  Final spin speed in the pro‐
            Programme     rpm
                                  gramme
Cottons                   1600    When a programme is selected the op‐
                                  timum spin speed for that programme
Minimum iron              1200
                                  will appear in the display. For pro‐
Delicates                 900     grammes marked with a * in the chart,
Woollens                 1200*   the optimum spin speed is not the max‐
                                  imum spin speed.
Silks                    600*
Automatic plus            1400    You can reduce the final spin speed.
Down duvets               1200    However, you cannot select a final spin
Outerwear                 800     speed higher than that shown in the
                                  chart.
Proofing                  1000
Sportswear                1200    Rinse and interim spin
Separate rinse / Starch   1600*
                                  There is a spin after the main wash and
Maintenance wash          900     between the rinses. A reduction in the
QuickPower wash           1600*   final spin speed will also reduce the in‐
                                  terim spin speed. If a spin speed of less
Express 20                1200
                                  than 700 rpm is selected for the Cot‐
Shirts                    900     tons programme, an additional rinse is
Dark garments / Denim     900     introduced.
Drain / Spin              1600

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Spinning

To omit the final spin (Rinse
hold)
 Use the Spin speed button to select
  the  setting (Rinse hold). The laun‐
  dry is not spun after the final rinse
  and remains in the final rinse water.
  This helps prevent creasing if the
  laundry is not going to be removed
  from the drum immediately after the
  end of the programme.
– To start the final spin:
  The washing machine will display the
  maximum spin speed possible. You
  can select a spin speed lower than
  this. Start the final spin by pressing
  the Start/Stop button.
– To end the programme:
  Use the Spin speed button to select
  the 0 rpm setting (Without spin) and
  press the Start/Stop button.
  The water will drain away.

To omit rinse and interim spin
and the final spin
 Press the Spin speed button.
 Select the 0 rpm setting.
After the last rinse, the water will be
pumped away and the anti-crease
phase will switch in.
In some programmes an additional
rinse is introduced with this setting.

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Delay start
With delay start you can choose when        To change delay start
you want the programme to start. You
                                            You can change delay start at any time.
can delay the start of the programme
from 15 minutes up to a maximum of 24        Press the Delay start button.
hours, allowing you to make use of
night-time economy electricity rates, for    Change the time                    
example.
                                             Touch the OK sensor.
To select delay start
 Press the Delay start button.              Start in                   05 :29 h

The following will appear in the display:    Now enter the time you want.

 Start in                    00 :00 h       To cancel delay start and begin
                                            the programme straight away
 Use the  and  sensors to enter
                                             Press the Delay start button.
  the hour and confirm your entry with
  the OK sensor.
                                             Change the time                    
The display will change:
                                             Touch the  sensor.
 Start in                    05: 00 h
                                             Start immediately                  
 Use the  and  sensors to enter
  the minutes and confirm your entry         Touch the OK sensor. The wash pro‐
  with the OK sensor.                         gramme will start immediately.
Tip: The values will count upwards and
downwards automatically if you touch
the  or  sensor continuously.

To begin delay start
 Press the Start/Stop button to begin
  delay start and the wash programme.
The following will appear in the display:

 Start in                    05: 00 h

When the delay start time has elapsed,
the programme will begin and the dis‐
play will show the programme duration
and the programme sequence.

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Programme chart

Cottons                     cold to 90°C                          Max. load 8.0 kg
Use for     Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabric, e.g. table linen, towelling, under‐
            wear, T-shirts etc.
Note        The settings 60°/40°C differ from / as follows:
            – Shorter programme durations
            – Longer temperature holding times
            – Higher energy consumption
            Where particularly high levels of hygiene are required please select a
            temperature of 60°C or higher.
Cottons                      /                                  Max. load 8.0 kg
Use for     Normally soiled cotton garments.
Notes       – These settings are the most efficient in terms of energy and water
              consumption for washing cottons.
            – With  the actual wash temperature reached will be lower than
              60°C although the wash performance is the same as with the
              standard Cottons 60°C programme.
Note for test institutes:
The test programme conforms to EN 60456 and the energy label to Directive
1061/2010.
Minimum iron                cold to 60°C                          Max. load 4.0 kg
Use for     Synthetic, mixed fibre and easy care cotton.
Note        Reduce the spin speed for fabric which creases easily.

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Programme chart

Delicates                   cold to 60°C                         Max. load 3.0 kg
Use for     Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and
            viscose.
            Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by
            the manufacturer.
Notes       – Dust in curtains usually makes a programme with pre-wash advis‐
              able. Select the Heavy setting for the degree of soiling so that a
              pre-wash will be carried out.
            – Deselect the spin for items which crease easily.
Woollens                   cold to 40°C                         Max. load 2.0 kg
Use for     Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabric. If
            the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold
            setting.
Note        Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily.
Silks                      cold to 30°C                         Max. load 1.0 kg
Use for     Silks and other handwashable fabric with no wool content.
Note        Place tights, bras etc. in a laundry bag.
Automatic plus              cold to 40°C                             Max. 6.0 kg
Use for     Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron
            programmes.
Note        The wash parameters (e.g. water level, wash rhythm and spin
            speed) are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensure the
            best possible care and wash result for each item.

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Programme chart

Down duvets                 cold to 60°C                      Max. load 2.5 kg
                                                  1 down duvet 2.20 m x 2.00 m
Use for     Quilts, duvets and pillows with feather or down filling.
Notes       – Remove air from the items before washing to prevent an exces‐
              sive build-up of foam. To do this either push the items into a nar‐
              row laundry bag to compress them or tie the items together with a
              washable strap.
            – Observe the instructions on the wash care label.
Outerwear                   cold to 40°C                         Max. load 2.5 kg
Use for     Performance outerwear (e.g. jackets and trousers) made from mem‐
            brane fabric such as Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®, WINDSTOPPER®
            etc.
Notes       – Zip up or close jackets before washing.
            – Do not use fabric conditioner.
            – If wished, these garments can also be re-proofed using the Proof‐
              ing programme. Proofing should not be done every time the gar‐
              ment is washed.
Proofing                        40°C                             Max. load 2.5 kg
Use for     Treating microfibre fabric, skiwear and table linen made from mainly
            synthetic fibres to provide a water and dirt resistant finish.
Notes       – The items should be freshly laundered and spun or dried before
              proofing.
            – For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards ei‐
              ther in a tumble dryer or by ironing.

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Programme chart

Sportswear                  cold to 60°C                         Max. load 3.0 kg
Use for      Sportswear such as singlets and leggings as well as microfibre and
             fleece garments.
Notes       – Do not use fabric conditioner.
            – Observe the manufacturer's care label.
Separate rinse / Starch                                          Max. load 8.0 kg
Use for     – Rinsing handwashed items.
            – Starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear.
Notes       – Reduce the spin speed for items which crease easily.
            – The laundry should be washed but not treated with fabric condi‐
              tioner.
            – Items will be rinsed very effectively using two rinse cycles by acti‐
              vating the Water plus option.
Maintenance wash                75°C                                        Empty
With frequent washing at low temperatures there is a danger of a build-up of
bacteria in the washing machine.
Cleaning the washing machine will significantly reduce bacteria, fungus and bio‐
film and prevent the build-up of unpleasant odours.
Notes       – Optimum results can be achieved by using Miele machine cleaner.
              Alternatively, a universal powder detergent can be used.
            – Dispense the machine cleaner or universal powder via the deter‐
              gent dispenser drawer.
            – Do not load any laundry. The drum must be empty for the mainte‐
              nance wash.

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Programme chart

QuickPower wash               60°C – 40°C                         Max. load 5.0 kg
Use for      Normally soiled garments which are also suitable for washing in the
             Cottons programme.
Note         – A special saturation process and wash rhythm ensure that the
               laundry is cleaned particularly quickly and thoroughly.
Express 20                   cold to 40°C                         Max. load 3.5 kg
Use for      Cotton garments that have hardly been worn or are only very lightly
             soiled.
Note         The Short option is activated automatically.
Shirts                       cold to 60°C                         Max. load 2.0 kg
Use for      Shirts and blouses made of cotton and mixed fibre.
Notes        – Pre-treat soiled cuffs and collars if necessary.
             – Wash silk shirts and blouses in the Silks  programme.
Dark garments /              cold to 60°C                         Max. load 3.0 kg
Denim
Use for      Black and dark items made of cotton, mixed fibre or denim.
Notes        – Wash inside out.
             – Denim often contains excess dye and may run during the first few
               washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.
Drain / Spin                                                                       –
Notes        – Drain only: Select 0 rpm for the spin speed.
             – Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

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Options
Options are selected and deselected          ECO
via the relevant buttons and the display.    This option reduces energy consump‐
                                             tion whilst maintaining cleaning efficien‐
                                             cy. This is achieved by increasing the
                                             wash duration and at the same time re‐
                                             ducing the wash temperature selected.

                                             Extra gentle
                                             This option decreases mechanical ac‐
                                             tion in order to reduce creasing.

                                             Extra quiet
                                             This option reduces noise levels during
                                             the programme. Use this if you want to
 Press the button for the option you        wash during quiet periods (for instance
  want.                                      when children are sleeping). The ma‐
                                             chine will activate the "Rinse hold" op‐
The relevant button will light up.           tion and not spin. The programme dura‐
Not all options are suitable for use with    tion is longer.
every programme.                             AllergoWash
You can only select options which are        This option should be used where high
compatible with the programme being          standards of hygiene are required. More
used.                                        energy is used to lengthen temperature
                                             holding times and more water is used
ProgrammeManager                             to increase rinsing efficiency.
The ProgrammeManager option can be
                                             Not all ProgrammeManager options
used to customise the washing pro‐
                                             are suitable for use with every pro‐
grammes to suit your requirements.
                                             gramme. Please refer to the "Wash
Intensive                                    programme chart - ProgrammeMan‐
                                             ager" for a list of suitable pro‐
For hard-wearing laundry that is very
                                             grammes.
heavily soiled. Cleaning efficiency is in‐
creased through more intense mechani‐
cal action and the application of more
heat energy.

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Options

Pre-ironing 
In order to reduce creasing, the laundry
undergoes a smoothing process at the
end of the programme. Reducing the
maximum load by 50% will give a bet‐
ter result. Please note the load informa‐
tion in the display. Small loads give a
better result.
The garments must be suitable for dry‐
ing in a tumble dryer   and suitable
for ironing  .

Short
Use this option for light soiling with no
visible staining.
The wash duration is reduced.

Water plus
The water level in the wash and rinse
stages is increased and a second rinse
is carried out in the "Separate rinse /
Starch" programme.
You can select other functions for the
Water plus button. These are described
in "Settings".

Stains
In order to clean stained laundry more
effectively, you can choose between 7
different types of stain. The wash pro‐
gramme will then adapt to the type of
stain selected. You can select one stain
per wash cycle.

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Options

Wash programme chart - ProgrammeManager
ProgrammeManager cannot be selected with programmes which are not listed in
the chart below.

                          Intensive   ECO      Extra      Extra    Allergo‐
                                               gentle     quiet     Wash
Cottons                      X         X         X         X          X
Minimum iron                 X         X         X         X          X
Delicates                    X         X         X         X          X
Woollens                    –         –         –         X          –
Silks                       –         –         –         X          –
Automatic plus               X         X         X         X          X
Down duvets                  X         X         X          –         X
Outerwear                    X         X         X         X          X
Proofing                     –         –         –         X          –
Sportswear                   X         X         X         X          X
Separate rinse / Starch      –         –         –         X          –
Express 20                   –         –         –         X          –
Shirts                       X         X         X         X          X
Dark garments / Denim        X         X         X         X          X

X = Can be selected
 – = Cannot be selected

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Options

The following options can be selected in addition to the pro‐
gramme:
None of the options can be selected with programmes which are not listed in the
chart below.

                          Pre-wash1)       Pre-      Short     Water         Stains
                                        ironing               plus
Cottons                        X            X          X         X             X
Minimum iron                   X            X          X         X             X
Delicates                      X            X          X         X             X
Automatic plus                 X            X          –         –             X
Down duvets                    X            –          –         X             –
Outerwear                      X            –          X         X             X
Sportswear                     X            –          X         X             X
Separate rinse / Starch        –            –          –         X             –
QuickPower wash                –            X          –         –             –
Express 20                     –            X         X2)        –             –
Shirts                         X           X2)         X         X             X
Dark garments /                X            X          X         X             X
Denim

 X = Can be selected
 – = Cannot be selected
1)   = Activated automatically when the Heavy degree of soiling setting is
       selected
2)   = Can be deselected

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Programme sequence

                              Main wash                 Rinses            Spinning
                           Water      Wash       Water       Rinses
                           level     rhythm      level
Cottons                                                   2-51)2)3)       
Minimum iron                                              2-42)3)         
Delicates                                                 2-42)3)         
Woollens                                                     2           
Silks                                                        2           
Automatic plus                                           2-42)3)         
Down duvets                                                3-43)          
Outerwear                                                  3-43)          
Proofing                     –                                 1           
Sportswear                                                 2-3    3)      
Separate rinse / Starch                                    0-15)          
Maintenance wash                                              3           
QuickPower wash                                               1           
Express 20                                                    1           
Shirts                                                     3-43)          
Dark garments / Denim                                     3-52)3)         
Drain / Spin                 –          –           –            –           

Please see the next page for a description of the symbols.

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Programme sequence

 = Low water level                         Special features in the pro‐
 = Medium water level                      gramme sequence
                                            Anti-crease:
 = High water level
                                            At the end of the programme the drum
     = Intensive rhythm                    continues to turn at intervals for up to
     = Normal rhythm                       30 minutes to help prevent creasing.
                                            Exception: There is no anti-crease
     = Sensitive rhythm                    phase in the Woollens programme.
     = Ultra sensitive rhythm              The door can be opened at any time
                                            during the anti-crease phase.
     = Handwash rhythm                     1)
                                                 A second rinse is carried out when a
     = Carried out
                                                 temperature of  or above is se‐
–     = Not carried out                          lected. A third rinse is carried out
                                                 when a temperature below  is
The washing machine has fully elec‐
                                                 selected.
tronic controls with automatic load rec‐    2)
ognition. It takes in the right amount of        An additional rinse is carried out if:
water required for the programme de‐        – there is too much foam in the drum
pending on the amount of laundry and
its absorbency rate.                        – a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has
                                              been selected
The programme sequences shown in
the chart are based on the standard         – the spin speed has been deselected
programme with a full load.                 3)
                                                 An additional rinse is carried out if:
The washing machine programme se‐           – the Water plus option is selected and
quence display shows which stage of           the Extra rinse or Water + and Extra
the programme has been reached.               rinse setting has been activated for
                                              the Water plus option in Settings.
                                            4)
                                                 Run-up to spin: A run-up to spin is
                                                 carried out before the wash process
                                                 begins to deflate down filled items.
                                                 Subsequent water intake for the main
                                                 wash is through compartment .
                                            5)
                                                 An additional rinse is carried out if:
                                                 the Water plus option is selected.

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Garment care label symbols

                 Washing                                 Drying
The figure quoted in the bucket is the   The number of dots indicates the dry‐
maximum temperature the garment          ing temperature
can be washed at. The number of              Normal temperature
bars under the symbol indicates the
level of agitation permitted.                Low temperature

      No bar under the symbol:              Do not tumble dry
       = normal agitation
                                                         Ironing
      One bar under the symbol:
       = reduced agitation               The number of dots indicates the iron‐
                                         ing temperature
      Two bars under the symbol:
       = much reduced agitation               Hot iron (max. sole plate temp.
                                               approx. 200°C)
      Hand wash (if no temperature is
       specified, use the lowest tem‐         Medium hot iron (max. sole
       perature or cold)                       plate temp. approx. 150°C)

      Do not wash                            Cool iron (max. sole plate temp.
                                               approx. 110°C).
Programme selection examples                   Do not steam iron garments
                                               carrying this symbol as this
     Programme       Garment care la‐          could cause irreversible dam‐
                       bel symbols             age.
Cottons                                  Do not iron
                   
Minimum iron                               Professional cleaning
                                             Dry clean only. The letters indi‐
Delicates          
                                             cate the type of cleaning agent
Woollens                                    required.
Silks                                      Professional Wet Clean only
Express 20                                 Do not dry clean

Automatic plus                                     Bleaching
                                             Any oxidising bleaching agent
                                              can be used
                                             Only use an oxygen based
                                              bleach or a non-chlorine bleach
                                             Do not bleach

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