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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 3240
en-GB
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 07 616 410
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Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old machine material Electrical and electronic machines often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for disposal human health and to the environment. and can normally be recycled. They are, however, essential for the Ensure that any plastic wrappings, correct functio
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Contents Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel.....................................................10 Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cancelling a programme............................................26 Interrupting a programme ...........................................26 Changing a programme ............................................26 Skipping a programme stage ........................................26 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................27 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Future updates (PC).............................................42 Appliance guarantee ............................................42 Optional spare parts and accessories...............................42 Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Front view...............................................
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Warning and Safety instructions This washing machine is not This washing machine conforms to intended for use by persons (including current safety requirements. children) with reduced physical, Inappropriate use can, however, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack lead to personal injury and damage of experience and knowledge, unless to property. they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by a To avoid the risk of accidents and person responsible for their safety. da
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Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for Before setting up the washing which Miele cannot accept liability. machine, check it for any externally Repairs should only be undertaken by a visible damage. Miele approved service technician. Do not install or use a damaged Ensure current is not supplied to the washing machine. machine until after maintenance or Before connecting the washing repair work has been carrie
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Warning and Safety instructions This washing machine may only be Turn off the stopcock if the machine used in mobile installations such as is to be left for any length of time (e.g. ships if a risk assessment of the holiday), especially if there is no floor installation has been carried out by a drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity. suitably qualified engineer. Flooding danger. Do not make any alterations to the If hooking the drain hose into a wash washing machine, unless authorised
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Warning and Safety instructions Textiles which have been Only remove laundry from the pre-treated in solvent based cleaning washing machine once the drum has agents must be thoroughly rinsed in stopped turning. Reaching into a clean water before being washed in the moving drum is extremely dangerous machine. and could result in injury. Never use solvent based cleaning Accessories agents, e.g. those containing benzene, in this machine, as this may result in Accessory parts may only be fitte
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Description of the machine Control panel Display Programme selector See the following page for more For selecting the wash programme information. and temperature for that programme. The programme selector can be Start button turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. Starts the wash programme. Programme sequence indicator Additional option buttons lights Additional options can be added to Show which section of the wash the basic programme. programme has been reached. Use the top button to sel
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Description of the machine Display Programmable functions The display shows: The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to – the programme duration (Time left suit your individual requirements. In display) programming mode, the display will – the programmable functions show the function selected. Programme duration After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes. During the first 10 minutes the washing mach
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Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. This washing machine has undergone a thorough functional test in the factory and there will be some residual water in the drum from this process. For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared
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Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. To make the most out of your – Reduce the amount of detergent with machine, load the maximum dry load 1 smaller loads (approx. / less than 3 for the programme you are using. the amount recommended can be – Use the Automatic and Express used when washin
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How to wash correctly Brief instructions If you use a solvent-based clean- The headings numbered ,
,,... ing agent (e.g. one containing ben- show the operating sequence and can zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure be used as brief instructions. that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons) Sort the laundry are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine. Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine. Sort the laundry by colour and by
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How to wash correctly
Switch on the washing machine Select a programme Load the drum Press the Door button to open the drum door. Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. Do not overload as this causes creases and reduces cleaning Turn the programme selector to the efficiency.
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How to wash correctly Select additional option(s) Select a spin speed Each press of the top button selects the additional options in the following order: Short, Pre-wash, Soak, no selection. Use the lower button to select the Water plus option. Press the "Spin" button repeatedly until the indicator light for the spin speed you want comes on. Select the option you want. Not all the additional options are suitable for every programme. You can only select additional options which are compat
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How to wash correctly Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because... . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments . . . too much results in: as follows: – Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash,
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How to wash correctly Start the programme Press the flashing Start button. The estimated programme duration will show in the display. During the first 10 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry. The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate. Remove the laundry Check the folds in the door seal for Only remove laundry from the any small articles, e.g. buttons which machine once the drum has might be lodged the
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Additional options You can use the additional option Water plus buttons to augment the basic wash If you want to increase the water level programmes. for a wash process you can choose one of four settings for the Water plus Short button. See "Programmable functions - Water plus system". For light to nomal soiling with no The machine is set at the factory so that visible staining. the water level in the main wash and The duration of the main wash is rinses will be increased if the Water reduced.
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Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) Programme rpm Select the Rinse hold setting. The Cottons 1400 laundry will not be spun and will remain suspended in the final rinse Minimum iron 1200 water. This reduces creasing if the Delicates 600 laundry is not going to be removed Automatic 900 from the drum immediately after the Dark garments 1200 end of the programme. Shirts 600 – To start the final spin: Denim 900 Express 1400 The Rinse hold indicator light above Silks 400 th
