Miele W 3240 Operating Instructions

							Cottons	* 30°C to 95°C Max. load 6.0 kg
Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics.
Additional options Short or Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus
Note for test institutes:
Short programme: 3.0 kg load and additional optionShort
Minimum iron
	
*30°C to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Fabric Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons. Reduce the
spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.
Additional options Short or Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus
Delicates
* cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed
fibres, rayon and easy care cottons.
Curtains, including net curtains, specified as
machine-washable by the manufacturer.
Additional option Short or Pre-wash or Soak
Notes – Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with
Pre-wash advisable.
– For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed
or select Without spin.
Automatic* 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg
Fabric Mixed loads of garments suitable for theCottonsand
Minimum ironprogrammes. Sort according to colour.
Additional options Short or Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus
Dark garments* 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Item Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.
Additional option Short or Pre-wash or Soak
Note Wash inside out.
Programme chart
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							Shirts 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Additional option Pre-wash or Soak
Notes
–Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.
–Wash silk garments in theSilksprogramme.
Denim 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Additional option Short or Pre-wash or Soak
Notes
–Wash denim inside out.
–Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the
first few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items
separately.
Express* 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Fabric Small loads of items which require freshening up and which
can be washed in aCottonsprogramme.
Silks* 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg
Fabric Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content,
e.g. satin, lace and silk.
Additional option Water plus
Note Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Woollens
* cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Fabric
Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend
fabrics. If the care label does not specify a temperature,
wash using the cold setting.
Drain/Spin Max. load 6.0 kg
Note Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.
Drain only: SelectWithout spin.
Separate rinse/Starch Max. load 6.0 kg
Note When using starch, laundry should be washed but not
treated with fabric conditioner.
* Please note that the buckets represent garment care label symbols. See
Garment care label symbols.
Programme chart
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							Main wash Rinses Spinning
Water
levelWash
rhythmWater
levelRinses Interim
spinFinal spin
Cottons2-41)
Minimum iron2-3
2)
Delicates3–
Automatic2-3
2)
Dark garments3
Shirts2–
Denim3–
Express2
Silks2–
Woollens2
Drain/Spin–––– –
Separate
rinse/Starch––1–
= Low water level
= Medium water level
= High water level= Normal wash rhythm
= Gentle action
= Woollens
= Silks
See the following page for more information about the programme sequences.
Programme sequence
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							This washing machine has fully
electronic controls with automatic load
recognition. It takes in the right amount
of water required for the programme
depending on the amount of laundry
and its absorbency rate. This means
that programme cycles and durations
can vary.
The programme sequences outlined in
the chart are based on the basic
programme with a full load. Additional
options which can be selected have not
been taken into account.
The programme sequence display
shows the stage the programme has
reached.Special features in the programme
sequences:
Anti-crease:
At the end of every programme, with
the exception of theWoollens
programme, the drum continues to turn
at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help
prevent creasing. The door can be
opened and laundry removed at any
time during the anti-crease phase.
1)A second rinse is carried out when a
temperature of 60°C to 95°C has
been selected. A third rinse is
carried out when a temperature
below 60°C is selected.
A third/fourth rinse is carried out if:
– there is too much foam in the drum
– a spin speed lower than 700 rpm has
been selected
–Nohas been selected
2)A third rinse is carried out if:
Nohas been selected
Programme sequence
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							Washing
The figure quoted in the bucket is the
maximum temperature the garment
can be washed at. The number of
bars under the symbol indicate the
level of agitation permitted.
No bar under the symbol:
= normal agitation

One bar under the symbol:
= reduced agitation
Two bars under the symbol:
= much reduced agitation
Hand wash (if no temperature
is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
Do not wash
Drying
The number of dots indicates the
drying temperature
Normal temperature
Low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
The number of dots indicates the
ironing temperature
Hot iron (max sole plate temp.
approx. 200°C)
Medium hot iron (max sole
plate temp. approx. 150°C)
Cool iron (max sole plate
temp. approx. 110°C). Do not
steam iron garments carrying
this symbol.
Do not iron
Professional cleaning
Dry clean only. The letters
indicate the type of cleaning
agent required. 

Professional Wet Clean only

Do not dry clean
Bleaching
Any oxidising bleaching
agent can be used
Only use an oxygen based
bleach or a non-chlorine
bleach
Do not bleach
Garment care label symbols
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							Cancelling a programme
You can cancel a programme at any
time after it has started.
Turn the programme selector to
Finish.
The programme has been cancelled
when theAnti-crease/Finishindicator
light comes on (this can take up to 30
seconds).
If you want to select a different
programme:
Switch the machine off and then back
on again with theI-On/0-Offbutton.
Check that there is still detergent in
the detergent drawer. Add detergent,
if necessary.
Select and start a new programme.
If you want to remove the laundry:
Turn the programme selector to
Drain/Spin. Make sure the spin speed
is appropriate for the laundry.

Press theStartbutton.
The suds will be pumped away.

Press theDoorbutton.
Interrupting a programme

Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Offbutton.
To continue with the same programme:

Switch the machine on with the
I-On/0-Offbutton.
Changing a programme
After the start of a programme it is no
longer possible to select a different
programme.
Temperature
It is possible to select a different
temperature up to 6 minutes after the
programme has started.
Spin speed
It is possible to change the spin speed
at any time.
Additional options
It is possible to select or deselect the
Water plusadditional option up to 6
minutes after the programme has
started.
Skipping a programme stage
Turn the programme selector to
Finish.
As soon as the programme sequence
indicator light for the programme stage
you want the programme to continue at
starts flashing:

Turn the programme selector back to
the appropriate programme again
within 4 seconds
.
Changing the programme sequence
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							Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started
Press theDoorbutton in until the
drum door springs open.
Add or remove items.
Close the door.
The programme will continue
automatically.
Please note:
Once a programme has started the
machine cannot recognise any
adjustment to the load.
For this reason, if laundry is added or
removed after the start of a programme,
the machine will always complete the
programme cycle assuming a full load
which can lead to an increase in the
programme duration shown in the
display.
The door cannot be opened, if:
–
the suds temperature is above 55°C.
–
the water is above a certain level.
–
the programme has reached the
Final spinstage.
Changing the programme sequence
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							The correct detergent
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable.
Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets
are suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for
smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others and may not be
suitable for programmes with short durations.
Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk!
Instructions for use and recommended amounts for a full load are given on the
detergent packaging.
Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer
for programmes without a pre-wash.
For programmes with a pre-wash you will need to purchase a special container
from the Miele Spare Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment
of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for
the main wash and to compartmentfor the pre-wash.
See Optional accessories at the end of this booklet for details of Miele branded
care products, including detergents and fabric conditioners.
Universal
detergentDetergent for
colouredsDetergent for
delicates
Cottons X X
Minimum iron X X
Delicates X
Automatic X X
Dark garments X1)
Shirts X X
Denim X1)
Express X X
Silks Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens
Woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
Separate
rinse/StarchLiquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, starch
1)Only use liquid detergent
Detergent
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							The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
–The quantity of laundry.
–The soiling level of the laundry.
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
Heavily soiled
Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on
soiling.
– The water hardness level.
Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the hardness level
in your area.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in hard
water areas. Dispense according to the
amount specified on the packaging.
First add detergent and then the water
softener.
Miele branded water softening tablets
are available from the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water
softener.
Washing with several
components
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
we recommend always dispensing the
agents into compartmentin the
following order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed
more evenly.
Detergent
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							Fabric conditioners and liquid
starch
Fabric conditioners make garments soft
to handle and help prevent static cling
when tumble drying.
Starch stiffens and gives body to items
of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and
bed linen.
Automatic dispensing of fabric
conditioner or liquid starch to
laundry at the end of a programme

Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment.Do not
exceed the maximum level mark.
It will be automatically dispensed in the
last rinse. At the end of the programme
a small amount of water remains in the
fabric conditioner compartment.
If starching frequently, the dispenser
compartment and especially the
siphon tube and fabric conditioner
channel will need regular cleaning to
remove any residual starch. See
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer. Do not add powder starch
formulations or viscous liquid starch
to thecompartment as it will clog
up. See below.
Adding fabric conditioner or starch
separately
Dispense in accordance with
manufacturers instructions on the
packaging.
Add powder or viscose starch to
compartment.
Add the fabric conditioner or liquid
starch to compartment.
Turn the programme selector to
Separate rinse/Starch

Select a spin speed.

Press theStartbutton.
Colour run and dye removers /
dyes

Do not usecolour run or dye
removers in this washing machine.

Dyes suitable for use in domestic
washing machines can be used.
However, please note that the salt
used in the dyeing process can
cause corrosion to stainless steel
components in the machine if you
dye frequently. Always observe the
manufacturers instructions carefully.
Detergent
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