Miele W3922 - Manual

This washing machine conforms tocurrent safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however,lead to personal injury and damageto property. To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the washing machine,please read these instructionscarefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain importanti...

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 Start/Stop button For starting the programme selectedand cancelling a programme once ithas started. b Display with Menu buttons See the next pages for moreinformation. c + button For selecting delay start. d PC / Optical interface This is used by service techniciansto run diagnostic ...

Display The display is used for the following: Selecting and displaying settings – Temperature – Spin speed – Soak duration – Delay start – Cancelling a programme – Safety lock – Estimated programme duration Selecting programmes via thedisplay With the programme selector at the Further programmes po...

Menu buttons Various settings are made via the Menu buttons. They are used to alter or confirm thevalue displayed above the vertical line. To alter a setting: Cottons Duration: 1:49 h 60°C 1600 rpm Pressing the left hand Menu button under 60°C alters the temperature and pressing the right hand Menu ...

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 to prevent the risk of waterleaks during use. This washing machine hasundergone a thorough functional testin t...

Reminder to remove transport struts To avoid the risk of damage, thetransport struts must be removedbefore the machine is used for thefirst time. See "Installation andconnection" for instructions on howto do this. ^ After removing the transport struts (ifthis has not already been done byyour...

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...

^ Select any extra options by pressingthe appropriate button. The relevantindicator light will come on to showwhich extra option has beenselected. ^ Press the Further extras button to select the following extra options(depending on the programmeselected): Soak , Rinse hold and Extra rinse . Not all ...

F Add detergent When the door is closed, the load sizeindicator will be replaced with thedetergent percentage display. Detergent 75% A Back A The percentage shown relates to theamount of detergent recommended bythe manufacturer on the packaging. 40% = Add slightly less than half the amount recommend...

^ Pull out the detergent drawer andadd detergent to the compartmentsas follows: i Detergent for the pre-wash (dividethe total recommended amount asfollows: add 1 / 3 to compartment i and 2 / 3 to compartment j ) j Detergent for the main wash,including Soak if selected § Fabric conditioner or liquid ...

I Remove the laundry when theprogramme has finished In the anti-crease phase after theprogramme has finished, the followingwill appear alternately in the display: Cottons Anti-crease 60°C 1600 rpm and : Programme finishedUnload the drumbefore switching off ^ Press the Door button to open the drum do...

Short For light to nomal soiling with no visiblestaining. The duration of the main wash isreduced. Water plus The water level in the main wash andthe rinses will be increased if the Water plus option is selected. Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirte.g. dust, sand. Further extras Soak For...

Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1600 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 600 Woollens 1200 Automatic 1200 Shirts 600 Express 1600 Denim 900 Hygiene 1600 Dark garments 1200 Curtains 600 Pillows 1200 Silks 400 Sportswear 1200 Outerwear 800 Proofing 1000 Drain / Spin 1600 Separate rinse 1200 Starch 1500...

With delay start you can choose whenyou want the programme to end. Thestart of a programme can be delayedfrom 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24hours, allowing you to make use ofnight-time economy electricity rates, forexample. The current time of day needs tohave been set for delay start to workcorre...

Cottons 98E76 * 30°C to 95°C Max. load 6.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc. Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Mini...

Shirts cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary. – Wash silk garments in the Silks programme. Extra options Short, Water plus, Rinse hold Express 76 * cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Fabric Small loads of items which require freshening up and which canbe washed in...

Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Item Outerwear made from micro-fibres such as Gore-Tex ® , SYMPATEX ® , WINDSTOPPER ® etc. Notes – Zip up jackets before washing. – Do not use fabric conditioner. Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold Proofing 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Item F...

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Cottons d a ( 2-4 3)4) L L Minimum iron ( c e 2-3 5) L L Delicates e d e 3 – L Woollens e e e 2 L L Automatic ( abc e 2-3 5) L L Shirts e c e 2 – L Express d b d 2-3 5) L L Denim ( c e 3 – L Hygiene ( b ( 3-...

Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is themaximum temperature the garmentcan be washed at. The number ofbars under the symbol indicates 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 ...

Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at anytime after it has started. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Stopped: Cancel programme Continue OK ^ Press the right hand Menu button under OK . The suds will be pumped away. If you want to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button. If you want ...

Adding or removing laundryafter a programme has started ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the drum door. The programme will continueautomatically. Please note: Once a programme has started themachine cannot recognise anyadjustment to the load. For this rea...

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 ...

The right amount to dispense willdepend on the following: – The quantity of the laundry – The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiledNo visible dirt or stains. Possiblyslight body odour. Normally soiledVisibly dirty and/or just a few slightstains. Heavily soiledStains and soiling clearly visible...

Fabric conditioners and liquidstarch Fabric conditioners make garments softto handle and help prevent static clingwhen tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to itemsof laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths andbed linen. Automatic dispensing of fabricconditioner or liquid starch tolaundry at the ...

, 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 filter in the waterinlet The washing machine has a filter toprotect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose should bechecked every six months, or moreoften if there are frequent interruptionsto the external water supply. ^ First turn of...

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 stric...

Fault messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy A 2 FaultCheck drainagesystem – The water outlet is blocked orrestricted. – The drain hose has been fixed too high. – Clean the drain filter and the drain pump. – The maximum delivery head is 1 m. 2 FaultWater intakeOpen stopcock The water ...

Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero Problem Possible cause Remedy The display indicatesa load of <25% or no load size is indicatedwhen the drum isfull. There was alreadylaundry in the drumwhen the machinewas switched on.This has decalibratedthe sensor from thezero setting...

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 auto...

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 door will not open Possible cause Remedy The machine is notconnected to theelectricity supply and/or isnot switched on. Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/orswitch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. The safety lock has beenactivated. Deactivate the safety lock as described i...

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 with "Waterproof" system b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable 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 moving themachine l Fo...

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system d Drain hose e Transit bar covers f Restraining clip for inlet hose anddrain hose g Restraining clips for transit barswhen removed Installation and connection 51

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 Waterproof system The Miele Waterproof system protectsthe washing machine from waterdamage. 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 is fitted with an additional el...

Connection to the water supply , The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electricalcomponents. The Waterproof systemmust only be connected to its ownstopcock. It must not be connectedto mixer taps or similar and must notbe fitted in areas where there is therisk of water or other liquidsreach...

Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the MieleWaterproof system hose from thestopcock it is essential to disconnectthe machine from the electricity supplyfirst. Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement. In order to protect the water inletvalve, the dirt filter i...

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 47 2 h 09 min 60°C 1) 6.0 kg 1.02 47 1 h 49 min 60°C 3.0 kg 0.73 39 1 h 03 min 40°C 1) 6.0 kg 0.65 59 2 h 04 min 40°C 2) 3.0 kg 0.36 39 59 min Minimum iron 40°C 1) 3.0 kg 0.50 55 59 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 94 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 6 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data p...

To open the Settings menu ^ Connect the machine to theelectricity supply. ^ Switch on the washing machine. ^ Press both menu buttons at the sametime until the following appears in thedisplay: Settings Language ! Continue OK You are now in the Settings menu. ^ Select the setting you want with theleft...

Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces thedrum action and is suitable forwashing slightly soiled items moregently. It should be activated forgarments with a single bar under thecare label and for articles which feeltoo hard after they have been dried. Gentle action can be activated for the C...

Temperature unit You can chose for the temperature tobe displayed in °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit . A tick L will appear beside the option to show that it has been set. Buzzer An audible tone sounds repeatedly atthe end of a programme and whenRinse hold is reached. There are two volumes: Off (default...

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...