Miele W 3228 User manual

Operating instructions

for Washing machine

W 3228

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

en-GB

Disposal of the packing

material

The transport and protective packing

has been selected from materials which

are environmentally friendly for disposal

and should be recycled.

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!

Disposal of your old machine

Electrical and electronic machines

often contain materials which, if

handled or disposed of incorrectly,

could be potentially hazardous to

human health and to the environment.

They are, however, essential for the

correct functioning of your machine.

Please do not therefore dispose of it

with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local

community waste collection / recycling

centre or contact your Dealer for

advice. Ensure that it presents no

danger to children while being stored

for disposal.

Caring for our environment

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

Detergent .....................................................13

Choosing the correct additional option (Short, Soak, Pre-wash)............13

When drying with a tumble dryer ...................................13

How to wash correctly.............................................14

Additional options ................................................19

Short............................................................19

Pre-wash ........................................................19

Soak ............................................................19

Water plus .......................................................19

Spinning ........................................................20

Final spin speed ..................................................20

Rinse and interim spin ...........................................20

To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ..................................20

To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin .......................20

Delay start.......................................................21

Programme chart .................................................22

Programme sequence .............................................24

Garment care label symbols ........................................26

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

The correct detergent ..............................................29

Water softeners ...................................................30

Washing with several components ....................................30

Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ..................................31

Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry

at the end of a programme ........................................31

Adding fabric conditioner or starch separately ........................31

Colour run and dye removers / dyes ...................................31

Cleaning and care ................................................32

External casing and fascia panel .....................................32

Extra cleaning ..................................................32

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer...............................32

Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................34

Problem solving guide ............................................35

The programme does not start .......................................35

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. ............36

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. . 37

General problems .................................................38

An unsatisfactory wash result ........................................39

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button..............40

Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet

and/or power failure................................................41

Blocked drain outlet .............................................41

After sales service ................................................43

Future updates (PC) .............................................43

Guarantee .....................................................43

Optional spare parts and accessories ...............................43

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 ............................................48

Levelling the machine ..............................................49

Screwing out and adjusting the feet .................................49

Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run ...................50

Washer and Dryer stack ..........................................50

The Miele water protection system ....................................51

Connection to the water supply .......................................52

Connection to the drainage system....................................53

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................54

Consumption data ................................................55

Technical data ...................................................56

Programmable functions...........................................58

Water plus system .................................................58

Gentle action .....................................................59

Suds cooling for Cottons ............................................60

Memory function ..................................................61

Soak duration.....................................................62

Optional accessories..............................................63

CareCollection ....................................................63

Contents

This washing machine conforms to

current safety requirements.

Inappropriate use can, however,

lead to personal injury and damage

to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and

damage to the washing machine,

please read these instructions

carefully before using it for the first

time. They contain important

information on its installation, safety,

use and maintenance.

Keep these instructions in a safe

place and ensure that new users are

familiar with the content. Pass them

on to any future owner.

Correct application

~This washing machine is not

designed for commercial use. It is

intended for use in domestic

households and in similar working and

residential environments such as:

–Shops

–Offices and showrooms

and by residents in establishments

such as

–Hostels and guest houses

~The washing machine is not

intended for outdoor use.

~It must only be used as a domestic

appliance to wash items which are

specified by the manufacturer as being

washable on the care label.

Any other usage is not supported by

the manufacturer and could be

dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable

for damage resulting from incorrect or

improper use or operation of the

washing machine.

~The washing machine can only be

used by people with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack

of experience and knowledge, if they

are supervised whilst using it or have

been shown how to use it in a safe way

and understand the hazards involved.

Safety with children

~Keep children away from the

washing machine at all times. It is not a

toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not

allow children to play on or near it or to

play with its controls. Supervise

children whilst you are using it.

~Children 8 years and older may use

the washing machine only if they have

been shown how to use it in a safe way

and understand the hazards involved.

~For machines with a 'porthole' door,

remember that the porthole glass will

be hot when washing at very high

temperatures.

Do not let children touch it.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

~Before setting up the washing

machine, check it for any externally

visible damage.

Do not install or use a damaged

washing machine.

~Before connecting the washing

machine, ensure that the connection

data on the data plate (voltage and

frequency) match the mains electricity

supply. If in any doubt, consult a

qualified electrician.

~The electrical safety of this washing

machine can only be guaranteed when

correctly earthed. It is most important

that this basic safety requirement is

observed and regularly tested, and

where there is any doubt the household

wiring system should be inspected by a

qualified electrician. The manufacturer

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 supply

by an extension lead. Extension leads

do not guarantee the required safety of

the appliance (e.g. danger of

overheating).

~Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original

spare parts. Only when these parts are

fitted can the safety standards of the

machine be guaranteed.

~Unauthorised repairs could result in

unforeseen dangers for the user, for

which Miele cannot accept liability.

Repairs should only be undertaken by a

Miele approved service technician.

~If the connection cable is faulty it

must only be replaced by a Miele

approved service technician to protect

the user from danger.

~The machine must be isolated from

the electricity supply in the event of a

fault and during installation,

maintenance and repair work.

~This washing machine must only be

connected to the on-site water supply

using a new hose kit. Old hoses must

not be re-used.

~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.

Warning and Safety instructions

~This machine must not be used in a

non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).

~Do not make any alterations to the

washing machine, unless authorised to

do so by Miele.

Correct use

~Do not install your washing machine

in rooms where temperatures below

freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may

burst or split. The reliability of the

electronic control unit may be impaired

at temperatures below freezing point.

~Before using the washing machine

for the first time, check that the transit

bars at the rear of the machine have

been removed (see section on

"Installation and connection"). 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 container, drum), which in

turn can result in damage to the

laundry.

Warning and Safety instructions

~If the correct amount of detergent is

dispensed, the machine should not

need to be descaled. If, however, you

do wish to descale the machine only

use proprietary non-corrosive descaling

agents and strictly observe the

instructions on the packaging. A

special descaling agent is available to

order from the Miele Spare Parts

Department or via the internet at

www.miele-shop.com.

~Textiles which have been

pre-treated with solvent based cleaning

agents must be thoroughly rinsed in

clean water before being washed in the

machine.

~Do not use solvent based cleaning

agents, e.g. those containing benzene,

in this machine, as this may result in

damage to component parts and create

toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a

fire and explosion hazard.

~Do not use solvent based cleaning

agents, e.g. those containing benzene,

to clean the outside surfaces of this

machine. They can cause damage to

plastic surfaces.

~Only use dyes specified by the

manufacturer as being suitable for use

in a domestic washing machine. Always

observe the manufacturer's instructions

carefully.

~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 thoroughly with

lukewarm water immediately. If

swallowed, seek medical assistance

immediately and retain the packaging

or label for reference. Those with skin

problems or sensitive skin should avoid

their skin coming into contact with

detergent.

~Only remove laundry from the

washing machine once the drum has

stopped turning. Reaching into a

moving drum is extremely dangerous

and could result in injury.

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.

Miele cannot be held liable for

damage caused by non-compliance

with these Warning and Safety

instructions.

Warning and Safety instructions

Control panel

aDisplay

See the following page for more

information

bStart button

– For delaying the start of a

programme

– Starts the wash programme

cAdditional option buttons

Additional options can be added to

the basic programme.

Use the top button to select either

the Short,Pre-wash,orSoak option.

Use the lower button to select the

Water plus option.

Indicator light on = option selected

Indicator light off = option not

selected

dIndicator lights for spin speed,

Rinse hold or Without spin

eSpin button

For selecting the final spin speed,

Rinse hold or Without spin

fProgramme selector

For selecting the wash programme

and temperature for that programme

The programme selector can be

turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.

gProgramme sequence indicator

lights

Show which section of the wash

programme has been reached

hCheck lights

iI-On/0-Off button

For switching the machine on or off

or interrupting a programme

jDoor button

Opens the machine door

Description of the machine

Table of contents

Popular Washer manuals by other brands

Tricity Bendix

Tricity Bendix AW 1000 W Operating & installation instructions

Panasonic

Panasonic NA-F60L5WRB operating instructions

GE WSLP1500 Dimensions and installation information

Electrolux

Electrolux EWF1284EDW Service manual

Bosch

Bosch WAN2829BSN User manual and installation instructions

LG TV2516DV3B owner's manual

LG TH2517DSAV owner's manual

VESTEL

VESTEL CMH-XL 7510 TE user manual

AEG

AEG 74335 User information

Johnson

Johnson JWF721A user manual

Beko

Beko WTE7604XLW0 owner's manual

Danby

Danby DTT100A1WDB Owner's use and care guide

Amica

Amica WA 14 Ex operating instructions

Daewoo

Daewoo DWD-F1222 instruction manual

Bosch

Bosch WAS28461AU instruction manual

Finlux

Finlux FLX108CF220 user manual

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 3LBR5132AN0 Use and care guide

Beko

Beko WKB 51231 PTMA manual