Miele W 3240 Operating Instructions

							Display
The display shows:
–the programme duration (Time left
display)
–the programmable functions
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
machine measures how much water is
being absorbed by the laundry and
uses this to calculate the load. The
programme duration may be longer or
shorter depending on this absorbency
rate.Programmable functions
The programmable functions can be
used to tailor washing programmes to
suit your individual requirements. In
programming mode, the display will
show the function selected.
Description of the machine
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							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 for using for the first time. To
activate the spinning function you must
run a wash programme without laundry
and without detergent.
Using detergent could result in an
excessive build-up of foam.
This also activates the ball valve. The
ball valve prevents detergent escaping
from the suds container into the sump
during a wash programme, thus making
maximum use of the detergent.

Open the stopcock.

Press theI-On/0-Offbutton in.

Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 60°C.

PressStart.
When this programme has finished turn
the programme selector toFinish. Your
washing machine is ready for using for
the first time.
Before using for the first time
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							Energy and water consumption
–Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load.
To make the most out of your
machine, load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.
–Use theAutomaticandExpress
programmes for small loads.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed using theCottons
programmes, the automatic load
recognition system will reduce the
amount of water, time and energy
used. This may mean that the time
left shown in the display is adjusted
during the course of the wash
programme.
– Using theCottons 60°Cprogramme
instead of theCottons 95°C
programme will give energy savings
of between 35% and 45%. This is
sufficient for most levels of soiling.
For stubborn or old stains, use the
Soakoption.
–
Use the additional optionSoak
instead ofPre-wash. If Soak is
followed immediately by a main
wash, the same suds are used.Detergent
–Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx.
1/3less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Choosing the correct additional
option(Short, Soak, Pre-wash)
Select:
–A wash programme together with the
Shortoption for light to normal soiling
where there are no obvious marks.
– A wash programme without any
additional options for normal to
heavy soilingwith visible staining.
– A wash programme together with the
Soakoption for heavily soiled
laundry.
– ThePre-washadditional option for
laundry with large amounts of dirt
(e.g. dust, sand).
When drying with a tumble dryer
Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
Washing environmentally and economically
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							Brief instructions
The headings numbered,
,,...
show the operating sequence and can
be used as brief instructions.
Sort the laundry
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and
components in the machine.

Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should
be cleaned as soon as possible,
preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated
with liquid detergent, stain removers
etc. first, following the manufacturers
instructions. With particularly stubborn
stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
If you use a solvent-based clean
-
ing agent (e.g. one containing ben
-
zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure
that any plastic parts (e.g. 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 this machine.
Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label. Most garments have a
textile care label in the collar or side
seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times before being included in
a mixed load. Always wash whites and
coloureds separately.
– Curtains: Remove lead weights first
or place in a laundry bag.
–
Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
–
Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn
inside out, if recommended by the
manufacturer.
–
Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc before washing.
–
Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up
inside them.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer asnot washableon the
care label. (symbol)
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Switch on the washing machine
Load the drum
Press theDoorbutton 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
efficiency.
Make sure that no garments are
caught between the drum door and
seal.

Shut the door with a gentle swing.Select a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
The estimated programme duration will
then show in the display.
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							Select additional option(s)
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 theWater
plusoption.
Select the option you want.
Not all the additional options are
suitable for every programme.
You can only select additional
options which are compatible with
the programme being used.Select a spin speed
Press the Spin button repeatedly
until the indicator light for the spin
speed you want comes on.
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							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.
. . . too much results in:
– Excessive foam which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.
– Higher water consumption (an
additional rinse cycle will
automatically switch in).
– A burden to the environment.Pull out the detergent drawer and
place detergent in the compartments
as follows:

Detergent for the pre-wash (divide
the total recommended amount as
follows: add
1/3to compartment
and2/3to compartment).

Detergent for the main wash,
including Soak if selected

Fabric conditioners or liquid starch

Close the detergent drawer.
See Detergent for further information.
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							Start the programme
Press the flashingStartbutton.
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
Only remove laundry from the
machine once the drum has
stopped turning. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely
dangerous and could result in injury.
When the programme has finished, the
Anti-crease/Finishindicator light will
come on.
Press theDoorbutton to open the
drum door.

Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become
discoloured themselves.Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons which
might be lodged there.
Press and release theI-On/0-Off
button and turn the programme
selector toFinish.
Close the drum door. Otherwise there
is the danger of objects being placed
inadvertently in the drum. If these
remained unnoticed and were
washed in the next load, they could
damage the laundry.
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							You can use the additional option
buttons to augment the basic wash
programmes.
Short
For light to nomal soiling with no
visible staining.
The duration of the main wash is
reduced.
In theDark garmentsandDenim
programmes, 2 rinses will be carried
out instead of 3.
Pre-wash
For laundry with large amounts of dirt
e.g. dust, sand.
Soak
For heavily soiled and stained items
with protein stains (e.g. blood, fats
and oils, cocoa).
–
A length of time of between 30
minutes and 2 hours can be
programmed in 30 minute
increments for the soak process.
–
The default setting is 2 hours.
To programme in a different soak
period see Programmable functions –
Soak duration.
Water plus
If you want to increase the water level
for a wash process you can choose one
of four settings for theWater plus
button. See Programmable functions -
Water plus system.
The machine is set at the factory so that
the water level in the main wash and
rinses will be increased if theWater
plusbutton is pressed.
Additional options
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							Final spin speed
Programme rpm
Cottons 1400
Minimum iron 1200
Delicates 600
Automatic 900
Dark garments 1200
Shirts 600
Denim 900
Express 1400
Silks 400
Woollens 1200
Drain/Spin 1400
Separate rinse/Starch 1200
You can reduce the final spin speed.
However, you cannot select a final spin
speed higher than that shown in the
chart above.
Rinse and interim spin
There is a spin after the main wash and
between the rinses. A reduction in the
final spin speed will also reduce the
interim spin speed. If a spin speed of
less than 700 rpm is selected for a
Cottonsprogramme, an additional rinse
is introduced.To omit the final spin (Rinse hold)
Select theRinse holdsetting. The
laundry will not be spun and will
remain suspended in the final rinse
water. This reduces 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
:
TheRinse holdindicator light above
the Spin button will be lit up. Use
the Spin button to select the spin
speed you want. The final spin will
then begin.
– To end the programme
:
Press theDoorbutton. The water will
drain away. Press theDoorbutton
again to open the door.
To omit rinse and interim spin and
the final spin
Select theWithout spinsetting. The
laundry is not spun after the final
rinse. The water will drain away and
the machine will go straight into the
anti-crease stage. An additional rinse
is introduced if this setting is selected
with theCottons,Minimum Ironand
Automaticprogrammes.
Spinning
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