Miele W 340 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor Washing machineW 340To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the machine it isessential to read these operating instructio

Locking functions (programme lock-ing, system lock)Electronic programme lockingElectronic programme locking preventsthe door from being opened or thep

Control panela START buttonstarts the wash programmeb Additional option buttonsAdditional options can be added tothe basic programme.Use the top butto

Important control panelfeaturesProgramme selectorThe programme selector is used to setthe basic wash programme and thetemperature for that programme.T

Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctly in-stalled and connected. See the rele-vant section under "Installation&qu

–Water consumption and energy us-age are determined by the size of theload. Load to the maximum recom-mended for the programme selected.–To save energ

Brief instructionsPlease note:To help familiarise yourself with how touse your washing machine please readthe sections "Before washing", &qu

Programme chartCOTTONS eFabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towel-ling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies.Additional opti

DELICATES fFabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy careshirts and blouses.Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer.A

Quick washFabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cot-tons programme.Additional option Water plus.Notes–Add less detergent (hal

Before washingA Sort the laundry^ Empty all pockets.,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,coins, paper clips, etc.) can causedamage to garments and compo-nents

Disposal of the packing mate-rialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposalan

Care symbols - washingCaresymbolsFabrictypesDescription ofprocessProgramme:(select the appropriate temperature ac-cording to the temperature on the ca

Important - other care symbols/ Hand wash (If no temperatureis specified use the lowesttemperature or cold)h Do not washapf Dry cleanD Do not dry clea

Selecting a programmeB Switch on the washing machine^Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button.^Open the stopcock.C Open the drum door^Press theDoorbutton and op

Additional optionsH Select additional option(s) if re-quired.Additional options can be selected aslong as they are compatible with thebasic programme

I Add detergentIt is important to dispense the correctamount, because . . .. . . too little results in the following:–Laundry will not be properly cle

At the end of a programmeWhen theAnti-crease/Finishindicatorlight comes on the laundry can be re-moved from the drum:K Open the drum door^Press theDoo

Adding or removing laundryafter a programme has startedLaundry can be added or removed af-ter the programme has started whenusing the following progra

Interrupting a programme^Switch the machine off with the I-ON/0-OFF button.To continue with the same programme:^Switch the machine on with the I-ON/0-

Programme sequenceThis washing machine has fully elec-tronic controls with automatic load rec-ognition. The machine determines theamount of water to u

WOOLLENS /Main washWater level: mediumWash rhythm: WoollensRinsesWater level: mediumNo of rinses: 2SpinningRinse and interim spin2): yesFinal spin: ye

Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of the packing material . . .

All modern detergents produced forautomatic washing machines are suit-able, including liquid, compact (con-centrated), tablets, liquid tablets andspec

Fabric conditioners and liquidstarchFabric conditioners make garments softand fluffy to handle and help preventstatic cling when tumble drying.Starch

Electronic programme lockingProgramme locking prevents the ma-chine from being opened or theprogramme cancelled during a washprogramme.To activate pro

Electronic system lockThe system lock prevents your ma-chine being used without your knowl-edge.When the system lock has been acti-vated:–the drum doo

,Disconnect the appliance fromthe mains electricity supply andwithdraw the plug from the socketprior to cleaning the machine.^Clean the casing with a

Cleaning the detergent dispenserdrawerRemove detergent residues regularly.^ Pull out the detergent dispenserdrawer until a resistance is felt. Pressdo

Cleaning the fluff (drain) filterand pumpCheck the drain filter initially after 3-4washes to ascertain how often it is likelyto require cleaning.With

Once the flow of water ceases:^ Remove the fluff filter completely.^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly.^Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins

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 the appli-ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put

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

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comeson.Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy AThe Check drain lightflashes.The water outlet isbl

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

General problems or an unsatisfactory wash resultProblem Possible cause RemedyThe machineshakes during thespin cycle.The four feet are notresting even

Problem Possible cause RemedyLiquid deter-gent does notgive the re-quired result.Liquid detergents donot contain bleachingagents. They do not re-move

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button.Possible cause RemedyThe machine is not con-nected to the electricitysupply.Put the plug in

Opening the drum door in theevent of a power failure^Switch the washing machine off.There is a filter flap opener behind thedetergent drawer facia pan

Customer contactIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself please contact–Your Miele dealer or–Your nearest Miele Service Depart-ment

Front viewa Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 70 bar)b Electricity supply cablec - f Flexible drain hose (withdetachable swivel elbo

Rear viewa Protruding lid edge for holding whenmoving the machineb Electricity supply cablec Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 70 ba

Installation surfaceA concrete floor is the most suitable in-stallation surface for a washing ma-chine, being far less prone to vibrationduring the sp

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^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

^Fit the covers on to the two holes.Then plug the holes as shown withthe caps.^Secure the transit bars to the back ofthe washing machine. Make sure th

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

Building under a continuous work-top/in a kitchen run–A special building under conversionkit* is required.The machine lid must be replaced bya cover p

Connection to water supplyThe machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withstandard regulations. In Germany thewashing machine

Connection to the drainagesystemThe machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre*.The drain hose must not be kinked asthis restricts

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outonly by a suitably qualified and compe-tent person, in strict accordance withnation

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363If this machine is fitted with a non-rewireable plug, the following informa-tion applies:If the socket outlets are not sui

Programme(without anyadditional optionsor programmablefunctions)Load Consumption dataEnergy Water Programme timein kWh in litres normal ShortCOTTONS95

Height 85.0 cmWidth 59.5 cmDepth 58.0 cmDepth with door open 94.5 cmWeight 93 kgMaximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg)Capacity 5 kg dry laund

Read the operating instructions be-fore using this machine for the firsttime. They contain important infor-mation about the safety, use andmaintenance

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Programmable functionsfor changingstandard settings

The programmable functions can beused to tailor washing programmes tosuit your individual requirements.Water plus systemSelecting theWater plusadditio

Follow steps A to G to programmeand store a setting in memory.The programmable functions are acti-vated to call up further features notshown on the co

Gentle actionActivating gentle action reduces thedrum action. Slightly soiled items arewashed more gently. It should be ac-tivated for garments with a

Top-up rinse for COTTONSWhen this is activated, additional wa-ter flows into the drum at the end ofthe main wash to cool the suds down.Hot suds can da

Memory FunctionIf an additional option(s) is selectedfor a programme, and / or the spinspeed is altered, the machine storesthese changes in memory at

SoakA length of time of between 30 minutesand 2 hours can be programmed in 30minute increments for the soak pro-cess.If the soak option is pressed the

M.-Nr. 05 534 260 / V05Alteration rights reserved/4302This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

This machine must only be con-nected to the on-site water supplyusing a new hose kit. Old hoses mustnot be re-used. Check the hose regu-larly for sign

If the correct amount of detergentis dispensed, the machine shouldnot need to be descaled. If, however,you do wish to descale the machineonly use prop

Special programmes–Programme for hand-washable fab-rics (Silks /)Hand-washable fabrics which creaseeasily but do not contain wool can bewashed in the