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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.
How to...

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...

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...

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...

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...