Miele W 3228 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor Washing machineW 3228To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the machine it isessential to read these instructionsbefore

Control panela DisplaySee the following page for moreinformationb Start button– For delaying the start of aprogramme– Starts the wash programmec Addit

DisplayThe display shows:–delay start–programmable functionsDelay startThe delay start time selected willappear in the display.After the machine has s

Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctlyinstalled and connected. See"Installation and connection". Alsocheck t

Energy and water consumption–Water consumption and energyusage are determined by the size ofthe load.To make the most out of yourmachine, load the max

Brief instructionsThe headings numbered A, B, C,...show the operating sequence and canbe used as brief instructions.A Sort the laundry^ Empty all pock

B Switch on the washing machineC Load the drum^Press the Door button to open thedrum door.^Unfold the laundry and load looselyinto the drum. Mixing bo

F Select additional option(s)Each press of the top button selects theadditional options in the following order:Short, Pre-wash, Soak or no option.Use

H Add detergentIt is important to dispense the correctamount, because... . . too little detergent results in:–Laundry not getting properly cleanand a

I 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

You can use the additional optionbuttons to augment the washprogrammes.ShortFor light to nomal soiling with novisible staining.The duration of the mai

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

Final spin speedProgramme rpmCottons 1300Minimum iron 1200Delicates 600Automatic 900Dark garments 1200Shirts 600Denim 900Express 1300Silks 400Woollens

With Delay start you can choose whenyou want the programme to start. Thestart of a programme can be delayedfrom 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24hours,

Cottons 30°C to 95°C 98761)Max. load 7.0 kgUse for Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics.Additional options Short or Pre-wash or Soak, Water plusNote fo

Shirts 40°C Max. load 2.0 kgAdditional options Pre-wash or SoakNotes–Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.–Wash silk garments in the Silks program

Main wash Rinses SpinningWaterlevelWashrhythmWaterlevelRinses InterimspinFinal spinCottons d a d 2-41)LLMinimum iron d a ( 2-32)LLDelicates e b e 3 –

This washing machine has fullyelectronic controls with automatic loadrecognition. It takes in the right amountof water required for the programmedepen

WashingThe figure quoted in the bucket is themaximum temperature the garmentcan be washed at. The number ofbars under the symbol indicate thelevel of

Cancelling a programmeYou can cancel a programme at anytime after it has started.^Turn the programme selector to ,Finish.The programme has been cancel

Adding or removing laundryafter a programme has started^Press the Door button in until thedrum door springs open.^Add or remove items.^Close the door.

The correct detergentAll modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable.Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied

Caring for our environment ...2Warning and Safety instructions ...6Description

The right amount to dispense willdepend on the following:–The quantity of laundry.–The soiling level of the laundry.Lightly soiledNo visible dirt or s

Fabric conditioners and liquidstarchFabric conditioners make garments softto handle and help prevent static clingwhen tumble drying.Starch stiffens an

,Disconnect the machine from themains electricity supply andwithdraw the plug from the socketbefore cleaning the machine.,The washing machine must not

^Clean the siphon.1. Remove the siphon fromcompartment § and rinse under hotrunning water. Clean the siphon tubein the same way.2. Replace the siphon.

Cleaning the water inlet filtersThe washing machine has two filters toprotect the inlet valves.These filters should be checked everysix months or so,

With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of themachine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put righ

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comeson.Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy AThe Check drain lightflashes. "– – –" ap

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programmecontinues as normal.Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy AThe Check drain lightflashes.The dra

General problemsProblem Possible cause RemedyThe machine shakesduring the spin cycle.The machine feet are notlevel.Level the machine (see"Install

An unsatisfactory wash resultProblem Possible cause RemedyLiquid detergentdoes not give therequired result.Liquid detergentsusually contain nobleachin

Changing the programme sequence ...27Cancelling a programme ...27Interrupting a

The drum door does not open when you press the Door buttonPossible cause RemedyThe machine is notconnected to theelectricity supply and / oris not swi

Opening the drum door in theevent of a blocked drain outletand/or power failure^Switch the washing machine off.There is a lever behind the detergentdr

Once the flow of water ceases:^Remove the drain filter completely.^ Clean it thoroughly.^Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and flu

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact:–your Miele Dealer or–Miele (see back cover for contactdetails).When contact

Front viewa Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa)b Electricity supply cablec - f Flexible drain hose (withdetachable swivel e

Rear viewa Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machineb Electricity supply cablec Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa)

Installation surfaceA concrete floor is the most suitableinstallation surface for a washingmachine, being far less prone tovibration during the spin c

^Using the spanner supplied turn theleft-hand transit bar 90°, then^withdraw the transit bar.^Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,then^withdraw the tr

,To avoid the risk of injury theholes for the transit bars must becovered after the transit bars havebeen removed.^ Fit the covers on to the two holes

Levelling the machineThe machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation.Incorrect installation may increaseelec

Installation and connection ...44Front view...44Rear view ..

The fitting of building-under kits*and stacking kits* must only beundertaken by qualified andcompetent persons, in accordancewith the instructions sup

The Miele water protectionsystemThe Miele water protection systemprotects the washing machine fromwater damage.The system consists of three maincompon

Connection to the watersupplyThe machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withlocal and national safety regulations.The German

Connection to the drainagesystemThe machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre*. Thedrain hose must not be kinked as thisrestricts

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withcurrent natio

Load Consumption dataEnergy Waterin kWh in litres NormalCottons 95°C 7.0 kg 1.99 49 2 h 09 min60°C* 7.0 kg 0.99 49 1 h 49 min60°C* 3.5 kg 0.98 40 1 h

Height 850 mmWidth 595 mmDepth 580 mmDepth with door open 975 mmHeight for building under 820 mmWidth for building under 600 mmDepth for building unde

Programmable functionsfor changing default settingsThe programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suityour individual requirem

Water plus systemThis is used to select the water intakesetting for the Water plus additionaloption.There are four different options:Setting 1:an incr

Gentle actionActivating gentle action reduces thedrum action and is suitable forwashing slightly soiled articles moregently.Gentle action can be used

This washing machine conforms tocurrent safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however,lead to personal injury and damageto property.To avoid the

Suds cooling for CottonsWhen this is activated, additionalwater flows into the drum at the endof the main wash to cool the sudsdown. Hot suds can dama

Memory functionIf an additional option is selected fora programme, and / or the spinspeed is altered, the machine storesthese changes in memory at the

Soak durationA length of time of between 30 minutesand 2 hours can be programmed in30 minute increments for the soakprocess.If the Soak option is pres

Miele washing machines offer perfectcare for your laundry and feature awide range of special programmesdesigned to suit the fabric beingwashed. Miele

"UltraWhite" detergentThis multi-purpose powder detergenthas excellent stain removal propertiesand is suitable for white and lightcoloured l

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Technical safety~Before setting up the washingmachine, check it for any externallyvisible damage.Do not install or use a damagedwashing machine.~Befor

~This machine must not be used in anon-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).~Do not make any alterations to thewashing machine, unless authorised todo

~If the correct amount of detergent isdispensed, the machine should notneed to be descaled. If, however, youdo wish to descale the machine onlyuse pro