Miele W 3240 Operating Instructions

Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.
The washing machine must not
be hosed down.
A range of Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning agents is available to
order from the Miele Spare Parts
Department, or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.
External casing and fascia
panel
Clean the casing using a Miele E-Cloth,
or with a mild, non-abrasive cleaning
agent or soap and water using a well
wrung-out cloth. Wipe dry...

Clean the siphon.
1. Remove the siphon from
compartmentand rinse under
warm running water. Clean the
siphon tube in the same way.
2. Replace the siphon.
If starching frequently, thoroughly
clean the siphon and siphon tube
regularly. A build-up of starch will
cause them to get clogged.Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer housing
Use a bottle brush to remove
detergent residues and limescale
from the jets inside the detergent
dispenser drawer housing.
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Cleaning the water inlet filters
The washing machine has two filters to
protect the inlet valves.
These filters should be checked every
six months or so, or more often if there
are frequent interruptions to the water
supply.
To clean the filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose:
First turn off the stopcock.

Unscrew the threaded union
connecting the free end of the inlet
hose to the stopcock.

Remove rubber seal1from the
recess.

Using pointed pliers, take hold of
plastic filter bar2,...

With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the
machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified person in strict accordance with local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
The programme does not...

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes
on
Problem Possible cause Remedy
TheCheck drainlight
flashes. – – – appears
in the display.The water outlet is
blocked.Clean the drain filter and the
drain pump as described in
Problem solving guide -
Opening the drum door in
the event of a blocked drain
outlet and/or power failure.
The drain hose has
been fixed too high.The maximum delivery head
is1m.
TheCheck inletlight
flashes. – – – appears
in the display.The water inlet is
blocked.Open the...

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme
continues as normal
Problem Possible cause Remedy
TheCheck drainlight
flashes.The drain outlet is
restricted.Clean the drain filter and the drain
pump as described in Problem
solving guide - Opening the drum
door in the event of a blocked
drain outlet and/or power failure.
TheCheck inletlight
flashes.The water inlet is
restricted.Check whether
–the stopcock is opened wide
enough.
– the inlet hose is kinked.
The filter in the
water inlet hose is...

General problems
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.The machine feet are not
level.Level the machine (see
Installation and
connection).
The laundry has not
been spun properly and
is still wet.The machine detected an
imbalance during the final
spin and reduced the
spin speed automatically.Include both large and
small items in the load as
this will give better
distribution.
The laundry has not
been spun satisfactorily.The spin speed selected
was too low.Select a higher...

An unsatisfactory wash result
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Liquid detergent
does not give the
required result.Liquid detergents
usually contain no
bleaching agents.
They do not remove
fruit, coffee and tea
stains.–Use a general purpose
detergent containing a
bleaching agent.
–Pour stain removers into
compartmentof the
dispenser drawer and liquid
detergent into a dispenser ball.
–Never put stain removers and
liquid detergent together in the
dispenser drawer.
Grey, greasy
particles cling to
washed...

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button
Possible cause Remedy
The machine is not
connected to the
electricity supply and / or
is not switched on.Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or
switch the machine on with theI-On/0-Offbutton.
Power cut.Open the drum door as described in Opening the
drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure.
The door was not
correctly engaged.Press hard against the lock side of the drum door
and then press theDoorbutton....

Opening the drum door in the
event of a blocked drain outlet
and/or power failure
Switch the washing machine off.
There is a lever behind the detergent
drawer fascia panel.
Remove the lever.

Use it to open the access flap.Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is blocked, up to
25 litres of water will be retained in the
machine.
Caution: if laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, water
draining out of the machine will still
be hot. Danger of scalding!
Procedure for draining the machine...