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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 3228
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. 09 289 620
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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 should be recycled. They are, however, essential for the Ensure that any plastic wrappings, correct functioning o
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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.......................................12 Washing environmentally and economically ..........................13 Energy and water consumption ....................................13
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Contents Changing the programme sequence .................................27 Cancelling a programme............................................27 Interrupting a programme ...........................................27 Changing a programme ............................................27 Skipping a programme stage ........................................27 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................28 Detergent .......................................................29 T
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Contents Installation and connection ........................................44 Front view........................................................44 Rear view........................................................45 Installation surface.................................................46 Installing the washing machine ....................................46 Removing the transit bars ...........................................46 Re-fitting the transit bars .........................................
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Warning and Safety instructions It must only be used as a domestic This washing machine conforms to appliance to wash items which are current safety requirements. specified by the manufacturer as being Inappropriate use can, however, washable on the care label. lead to personal injury and damage Any other usage is not supported by to property. the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable To avoid the risk of accidents and for damage resulting from incorrect or damage to
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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 washing machine. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele Before connecting the washing approved service technicia
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Warning and Safety instructions This machine must not be used in a Turn off the stopcock if the machine non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor Do not make any alterations to the drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity. washing machine, unless authorised to do so by Miele. Flooding danger. If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can drain Correct use off quickly enough to prev
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Warning and Safety instructions If the correct amount of detergent is Colour run and dye removers dispensed, the machine should not contain sulphur compounds which can need to be descaled. If, however, you cause damage such as corrosion. Do do wish to descale the machine only not use these products in this machine. use proprietary non-corrosive descaling If detergent comes into contact with agents and strictly observe the the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with instructions on the packaging.
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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. – For delaying the start of a Programme sequence indicator programme lights – Starts the wash programme Show which section of the wash programme has been reached Additional option buttons Additional options can be added to Check
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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 – delay start suit your individual requirements. In – programmable functions programming mode, the display will show the function selected. Delay start The delay start time selected will appear in the display. After the machine has started, the delay start time counts down. If the delay start time is more than 10 hours, it will count down by the hour
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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 The headings numbered ,
, ,... cleaning agent (e.g. one containing show the operating sequence and can benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make be used as brief instructions. sure that any plastic parts (e.g. Sort the laundry buttons) 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 or on this machine. Sort the laundry by colour an
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How to wash correctly
Switch on the washing machine Select Delay start (if required) Load the drum Make sure that the programme selector is at the Finish position. Press the Door button to open the drum door. Press the Start button to set the delay Unfold the laundry and load loosely start time. into the drum. Mixing both large and Select a programme small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy a
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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 or no option. 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(s) you want. Not all the additional options are suitable for every programme. You can only select additional options which are comp
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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 and in time becoming 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, ri
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How to wash correctly Start the programme Press the flashing Start button. If a delay start time has been selected, then this will count down in the display. After the Delay start time has elapsed, the display goes out and the programme starts. Unload the drum When the programme has finished, the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light will come on. Check the folds in the door seal for Press the Door button to open the any small articles, e.g. buttons, which drum door. might be lodged there
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Additional options You can use the additional option Water plus buttons to augment the 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. plus b
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Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) Programme rpm Select the Rinse hold setting. The Cottons 1300 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 1300 The Rinse hold indicator light above Silks 400 th
