Miele W 3260 - Manual

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externallyvisible damage.Do not install or use a damagedwashing machine. ~ Before connecting the washing machine, ensure that the connectiondata on the data plate (voltage andconnected load) match the mainselectricity supply....

~ This washing machine may only be used in mobile installations such asships if a risk assessment of theinstallation has been carried out by asuitably qualified engineer. ~ Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless authorised todo so by Miele. Correct use ~ Do not install your washi...

~ Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaningagents must be thoroughly rinsed inclean water before being washed in themachine. ~ Never use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing benzene,in this machine, as this may result indamage to component parts and createtoxic f...

Control panel a Display See the following page for moreinformation b Start button – For delaying the start of a programme – Starts the wash programme c Additional option buttons Additional options can be added tothe basic programme.Use the top button to select eitherthe Short , Pre-wash , or Soak op...

Display The display shows: – delay start – programmable functions Delay start The delay start time selected willappear in the display. After the machine has started, the delaystart time counts down. If the delay starttime is more than 10 hours, it will countdown by the hour. If it is less than 9hour...

Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctlyinstalled and connected. See"Installation and connection". Alsocheck that the drain filter is securelytightened. Otherwise there is a riskof water leakage during use. This washing machine hasundergone a thorough functional...

Energy and water consumption – Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size ofthe load.To make the most out of yourmachine, load the maximum dry loadfor the programme you are using. – Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads. – When smaller amounts of laundry are was...

Brief instructions The headings numbered A , B , C , . . . show the operating sequence and canbe used as brief instructions. A Sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can causedamage to garments andcomponents in the machine. ^ Badly soiled areas...

B Switch on the washing machine C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load looselyinto the drum. Mixing both large andsmall items gives better wash resultsand also helps distribute the loadevenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy andw...

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 the lower button to select the Water plus option. ^ Select the option(s) you want. Not all the additional options aresuitable for every programme...

H Add detergent It is important to dispense the correctamount, because . . . . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and and in time becoming grey andhard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . . . ...

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 start time has elapsed,the display goes out and theprogramme starts. J Unload the drum When the programme has finished, the Anti-crease/Finish ind...

You can use the additional optionbuttons to augment the basic washprogrammes. Short For light to nomal soiling with novisible staining. The duration of the main wash isreduced. In the Dark garments and Denim programmes, 2 rinses will be carriedout instead of 3. Pre-wash For laundry with large amount...

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 spinspeed higher th...

Cottons 9876 * 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 option Short Minimum iron 876421 * 30°C to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg Fabric Synthetics...

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Cottons d a d 2-3 1) L L Minimum iron d a ( 2-3 2) L L Delicates e b e 3 – L Automatic d a ( 2-3 2) L L Dark garments d a ( 3 L L Shirts ( a ( 2 – L Denim ( a ( 3 – L Express d a d 2 L L Silks ( d ( 2 – L Wo...

Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is themaximum temperature the garmentcan be washed at. The number ofbars under the symbol indicate thelevel of agitation permitted. 9 No bar under the symbol:= normal agitation 4 One bar under the symbol:= reduced agitation c Two bars under the symbol:= much r...

Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at anytime after it has started. ^ Turn the programme selector to , Finish . The programme has been cancelledwhen the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes on (this can take up to 30seconds). If you want to select a differentprogramme: ^ Switch th...

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. Tabletsare suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets forsmaller loads. Some tablets do not d...

The right amount to dispense willdepend on the following: – The quantity of laundry. – The soiling level of the laundry. Lightly soiledNo visible dirt or stains. Normally soiledVisibly dirty and/or just a few slightstains. Heavily soiledVisible dirt and stains and/or dried onsoiling. – The water har...

, Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply andwithdraw the plug from the socketbefore cleaning the machine. , The washing machine must not be hosed down. A range of Miele branded cleaning andconditioning agents are available toorder from your Miele dealer, the MieleSpare Parts Depart...

^ Clean the siphon. 1 . Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under warm running water. Clean thesiphon tube in the same way. 2 . Replace the siphon. If starching frequently, thoroughlyclean the siphon and siphon tuberegularly. A build-up of starch willcause them to get clogged. Cleaning th...

Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters toprotect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked everysix months or so, or more often if thereare frequent interruptions to the watersupply. To clean the filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn...

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 rightwithout contacting the Service Department. , Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict...

General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakesduring the spin cycle. The machine feet are notlevel. Level the machine (see"Installation"). The laundry has notbeen spun properly andis still wet. The machine detected animbalance during the finalspin and reduced thespin speed...

An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergentdoes not give therequired result. Liquid detergentsusually contain nobleaching agents.They do not removefruit, coffee and teastains. – Use a general purpose detergent containing ableaching agent. – Pour stain removers into c...

The drum door does not open when you press the Door button Possible cause Remedy The machine is notconnected to theelectricity supply and / oris not switched on. Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / orswitch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. Power cut. Open the drum door as des...

Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the drain filter completely. ^ Clean it thoroughly. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from thefilter housing. Turn the impeller byhand to check that it rotates freely.Any foreign object causing anobstruction should be removed. ^...

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele,please quote the model and serialnumber of your machine, both of whichare shown on the data...

Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (withdetachable swivel elbow) g Control panel h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pumpand emergency release k Handle recesses for movi...

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressure of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose e Transit bar covers f Restraining clip for inlet hose anddrain hose g Restraining clips for transit barswhen removed Installation an...

Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitableinstallation surface for a washingmachine, being far less prone tovibration during the spin cycle thanwooden floorboards or a carpetedsurface. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level andsecurely positioned. ^ To avoid vi...

, To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must becovered after the transit bars havebeen removed. ^ 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 thatholes b are fitted over reta...

Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation. Incorrect installation may increaseelectricity and water consumption andmay cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are usedto ...

The fitting of building under kits andstacking kits must only beundertaken by qualified andcompetent persons, in accordancewith the instructions supplied withthe kit. Building under a continuousworktop/in a kitchen run If you wish to push your machine undera worktop and there is space to do this wit...

The Miele water protectionsystem The Miele water protection systemprotects the washing machine fromwater damage. The system consists of three maincomponents: 1) the inlet hose 2) the electronic unit and the washing machine housing 3) the drain hose 1) Inlet hose The inlet hose can withstandpressure ...

Connection to the watersupply The machine should be connected to amains water supply in accordance withlocal and national safety regulations.The German authorities do not require itto have a non-return valve as thewashing machine has been designedto comply with DIN regulations. The machine is design...

Connection to the drainagesystem The machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre*. Thedrain hose must not be kinked as thisrestricts drainage. The swivel elbow atthe end of the hose can be turned ineither direction, or can be detached ifrequired, with a sharp twist and pull. If re...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withcurrent national and local safetyregulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Ensure power is not supplied to theappliance until after installation workhas been carried out. ...

Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 6.0 kg 1.99 49 2 h 09 min 60°C 1) 6.0 kg 1.02 49 1 h 49 min 60°C 3.0 kg 0.75 39 59 min 40°C 1) 6.0 kg 0.65 55 1 h 55 min 40°C 2) 3.0 kg 0.40 39 59 min Minimum iron 40°C 1) 3.0 kg 0.50 55 1 h 02 min 1 h 19 min Deli...

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 580 mm Depth with door open 975 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1,600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 6 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data ...

Water plus system This is used to select the water intakesetting for the Water plus additional option. There are four different options: Setting 1: an increase in the rinse water level Setting 2: an increase in the water level in themain wash and rinses (the washingmachine is delivered with setting ...

Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces thedrum action and is suitable forwashing slightly soiled articles moregently. Gentle action can be used with the Cottons , Express and Automatic programmes. If Gentle action is programmed into themachine, every wash cycle in theseprogrammes will be car...

Suds cooling for Cottons When this is activated, additionalwater flows into the drum at the endof the main wash to cool the sudsdown. Hot suds can damage plasticdrainage pipes. Suds cooling takes place when atemperature of 95°C is selected. Suds cooling should be activated: – to prevent the danger o...

Memory function If an additional option is selected fora programme, and / or the spinspeed is altered, the machine storesthese changes in memory at the startof a programme. When that particular programme ischosen again, the washing machine willdisplay the additional option(s) and / orspin speed whic...

Soak duration A length of time of between 30 minutesand 2 hours can be programmed in30 minute increments for the soakprocess. If the Soak option is pressed, theselected soak time will be carried outfor the period selected before the washprogramme is run. The machine is delivered with a twohour soak ...

Miele washing machines offer perfectcare for your laundry and feature awide range of special programmesdesigned to suit the fabric beingwashed. And now Miele havedeveloped a range of specialistCareCollection detergents andconditioning products to offer you acomplete package for cleaning andcaring fo...

"UltraWhite" detergent This multi-purpose powder detergenthas excellent stain removal propertiesand is suitable for white and lightcoloured laundry as well as heavilysoiled coloured items. "UltraColor" detergent for colouredgarments This liquid detergent is particularlysuitable for c...