Miele WWD320 - User Manual

Warning and Safety instructions 6  This washing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they havebeen given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a personresponsible ...

Warning and Safety instructions 9 Correct use  Do not install the washing machine in a room where there is a risk of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of theelectronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures belowfreezing point.  Before using the machine for the first ti...

Warning and Safety instructions 11 Accessories  Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this appliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturersare used, this will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot acceptliability.  A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top o...

Operating the washing machine 12 Control panel a Control panel The control panel consists of a timedisplay and various sensor controls.The individual sensors are explainedin the following. b Sensor controls – temperature for selecting the temperature. c Sensor controls – spin speeds for selecting th...

Operating the washing machine 13 g Time display After the programme has started, theprogramme duration will appear inthe display in hours and minutes.When Delay start is being used, theprogramme duration will appear afterthe Delay start time has elapsed. h    sensor controls The Delay start time ...

Caring for the environment 14 Disposal of the packingmaterial The transport and protective packaginghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and can normally be recycled. Recycling the packaging reduces theuse of raw materials in themanufacturing process and al...

Before using for the first time 15  Damage resulting from incorrect installation and connection.Installing and connecting thewashing machine incorrectly willcause serious damage to property.See “Installation”. Removing the protective foiland stickers  Remove: – the protective foil from the door – ...

Before using for the first time 16 Running the first programme  Turn on the tap.  Turn the programme selector to the Cottons  position. The washing machine is now switchedon and in the control panel thetemperature 60°C lights up.  Touch the Start / Add laundry  sensor. The programme will start. A...

Washing environmentally and economically 17 Energy and water consumption – To get the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for theprogramme you are using.The energy and water consumptionwill be the lowest in relation to thesize of the load. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed...

1. Preparing the laundry 18  Empty all pockets.  Damage due to foreign objects. Nails, coins, paper clips, and so oncan cause damage to garments andcomponents in the machine.Check the laundry before washingand remove any foreign objects. Sorting the laundry  Sort the laundry by colour and bycare ...

2. Loading the washing machine 19 Opening the door  Take hold of the door and pull itopen. Check the drum for pets or foreignobjects before loading it withlaundry. The most efficient use of energy andwater is achieved when a full load iswashed. However, do not overload asthis reduces cleaning effic...

3. Selecting a programme 20 Programme selection The washing machine is switched on byturning the programme selector to awash programme.  Turn the programme selector to therequired programme. The likely wash time is shown in thetime display and the pre-settemperature and spin speed light up inthe co...

3. Selecting a programme 21 Selecting Extras The selection of Extras available forthe wash programme lights up dimly.  Touch the sensor for the Extra youwant. It then lights up brightly. Useful tip: You can select multiple Extras for a wash programme. Please refer to “Extras” for moreinformation.

4. Adding detergent 22 Detergent dispenser drawer Any detergent suitable for automaticfront loading washing machines can beused with this appliance. Pleaseobserve the instructions for use anddosage on the detergent packaging. Filling with detergent  Pull out the detergent drawer and adddetergents t...

4. Adding detergent 24 CapDosing Three different types of capsule areavailable:  = Fabric care (e.g. fabric softener)  = Additives (e.g. booster)  = Detergent (for the main wash only) Each capsule contains the correctamount for one wash cycle. You can order the capsules online atshop.miele.com (d...

5. Starting the programme 26 Starting a programme  Touch the flashing  Start / Add laundry sensor. The door will lock and the programmewill start. If a Delay start time has been selected,this counts down in the time display. Atthe end of the Delay start time orimmediately after the programme hassta...

6. At the end of the programme 27 Opening the door andremoving the laundry The door remains locked during theAnti-crease phase. The control panellights up for 10 minutes after theprogramme ends. The control panelthen goes out and the  Start / Add laundry sensor flashes.  Turn the programme selector...

Spinning 28 Final spin speed in washprogrammes When a programme is selected, thesensor for the optimum spin speed forthat programme will be brightly lit up inthe control panel. A faster spin speed can be selected forcertain wash programmes. The highest selectable spin speed isindicated in the table....

Delay start 29 With Delay start you can delay the startof a programme from 30 minutes up toa maximum of 24 hours. This allowsyou to make use of night-time economyelectricity rates, for example. Selecting Delay start Delay start is not possible in the Drain/ Spin and Proofing  programmes.  Select th...

Programme chart 30 Cottons   60°C Max. load 8.0 kg Items Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc. Notes With Cottons  60°C the actual wash temperature reached will be lower than 60°C although the wash performance is the same as withthe standard Co...

Programme chart 31 Delicates Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Items Delicate garments made from synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon andviscose. Performance outerwear (e.g. jackets and trousers) made frommembrane fabric such as Gore-Tex®, SYMPATEX®,WINDSTOPPER®, etc. Curtains specified as machine-washab...

Programme chart 32 QuickPowerWash 40°C – 60°C Max. load 4.0 kg Items Moderately soiled garments which are also suitable for washing inthe Cottons programme. Notes A special saturation process and wash rhythm ensure that thelaundry is cleaned particularly quickly and thoroughly. Express 20 Cold to 40...

Programme chart 33 Drain/Spin – Notes – Drain only: Set spin speed to   . – Make sure you select the appropriate spin speed. Separate rinse/Starch Max. load 8.0 kg Items – For rinsing hand-washed items. – For starching table cloths, serviettes and workwear. Notes – Reduce the spin speed for fabrics...

Extras 34 You can use the Extras sensors toaugment the wash programmes. Selecting Extras Extras are selected and deselectedusing the relevant sensors on thecontrol panel.  Touch the sensor for the Extra youwant. The relevant sensor will light up brightly. Not all the Extras can be used withevery pr...

Programme sequence 36 Main wash Rinse Spin Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Cottons     2-5 2,3  Cottons    2-5 1,2,3  Minimum iron    2-4 2,3  Delicates    2-4 2,3  Woollens     2  Shirts    3-4 3  QuickPowerWash    2  Express 20    1  ECO 40-60    3 ...

Programme sequence 37  = low water level  = medium water level  = high water level  = intensive rhythm  = normal rhythm  = sensitive rhythm  = handwash rhythm  = carried out – = not carried out This washing machine has fullyelectronic controls with automatic loadcontrol. The washing machine ...

Programme sequence 38 PowerWash PowerWash is a washing techniquedeveloped by Miele. It is activated inthe following programmes: – Cottons (with small and medium- sized loads) – Minimum iron – Shirts – Delicates – ECO 40-60 (with small and medium- sized loads) How it works Conventional washing techni...

Changing the programme sequence 39 Changing the programme It is not possible to change theprogramme, the temperature, the spinspeed or the selected Extras after theprogramme has started. Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at anytime after it has started.  Turn the programme selector ...

Garment care label symbols 40 Washing The figure quoted in the symbol is themaximum temperature at which thegarment can be washed. The numberof bars under the symbol indicates thelevel of agitation permitted.  No bar under the symbol =normal agitation  One bar under the symbol =reduced agitation ...

Detergent 41 The correct detergent All detergents produced for automaticfront loading washing machines aresuitable. Follow the manufacturer'sinstructions and dosagerecommendations on the packaging. The right amount to dispensewill depend on the following: – The soiling level of the laundry. – The qu...

Detergent 43 Miele detergents Miele detergents have been specially designed for everyday use in Miele washingmachines. See “Detergents and care products” for more information about thesedetergents. Miele detergents Miele capsules UltraWhite UltraColor    Cottons    –   Cottons   –   Mini...

Cleaning and care 45 External casing and fasciapanel  Risk of electric shock! Mains voltage is present when thewashing machine is switched off.Disconnect the machine from theelectricity supply before cleaning ormaintenance.  Risk of damage due to ingress of water.The pressure of a water jet cancau...

Cleaning and care 46 Cleaning the siphon and the  /  compartment channel Liquid starch results in clogging. Ifclogged, the siphon in the  /  compartment will not work and thecompartment can overflow.Clean the siphon particularlythoroughly after using liquid starch afew times. 1. Remove the sipho...

Cleaning and care 47 Hygiene info(Cleaning the drum) Washing at low temperatures and/orusing liquid detergent can causebacteria and unpleasant odours to buildup in the washing machine. Use the Cottons  90 °C programme to clean the washing machine. This should be doneat the latest when the indicator ...

Problem solving guide 48 With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of theappliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remediedwithout contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won'tneed a service call. Please note that a call-...

Problem solving guide 50 During the programme, a symbol appears in the time display Message Possible cause and remedy  lights up The programme selector was moved to a differentposition after the programme had started.  Turn the programme selector back to the originalposition. At the end of the p...

Problem solving guide 51 General problems with the washing machine Problem Possible cause and remedy The washing machinesmells. The   indicator light was ignored. A programme using a temperature above 60°C has not been run fora long period of time.  In order to prevent bacteria and unpleasant odou...

Problem solving guide 53 An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause and remedy Liquid detergent doesnot give the requiredresult. Liquid detergents usually contain no bleachingagents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and teastains.  Use a general purpose powder detergentcontaining a bleach...

Problem solving guide 54 The door will not open Problem Possible cause and remedy The door cannot bepulled open during aprogramme. The drum is locked during a programme.  Follow the instructions in "5. Starting a programme– Adding laundry during a programme sequence". After the programme is...

Problem solving guide 55 Opening the door in the eventof a blocked drain outlet and/or power cut  Switch off the washing machine.  Open the drain pump access panel. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, a largerquantity of water can remain in thewashing machine.  Risk of scalding d...

Problem solving guide 56  Clean the filters thoroughly.  Remove any foreign objects (e.g.,buttons, coins etc.) and clean theinterior. Turn the impellers by hand tocheck that they rotate freely.  Replace the filters correctly (on theright and left) and tighten them.  Close the drain pump access p...

Service 57 Contact in case of fault In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contactMiele. Contact information for Miele can befound at the end of this booklet. Please quote the model and serialnumber of your appliance whencontacting Miele. This information canbe found on t...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 58 Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressures up to 7000 kPa) b Electrical connection c Flexible drain hose (with detachableswivel elbow) d Control panel e Detergent dispenser drawer f Door g Access to filters, pumps andemergency release h Four height-adjustabl...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 59 Rear view a Drain hose b Transport clips for inlet and drainhoses and mains connection cable c Electrical connection d Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machine e Inlet hose (tested to withstandpressures up to 7000 kPa) f Safety caps for transit bars g Transpor...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 60 Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitableinstallation surface. It is far less proneto vibration during the spin cycle thanwooden floorboards or a carpetedsurface. Please note:  The machine must be level andsecurely positioned.  To avoid vibrations du...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 61  Using the spanner supplied, turn theleft-hand transit bar anti-clockwise90°, then  withdraw the transit bar.  Turn the right-hand transit barclockwise 90°, then  withdraw the transit bar.

Installation *INSTALLATION* 62  Risk of injury from sharp edges. There is a risk of injury from reachinginto holes that are not covered.To avoid the risk of injury, the holesfor the transit bars must be coveredafter the transit bars have beenremoved!  Fit the stoppers onto the two holes.  Secure ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 63 Levelling the machine The washing machine must standperfectly level on all four feet to ensuresafe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increaseelectricity and water consumption andmay cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 64 Installing under a continuousworktop  Risk of electric shock due to exposed cables.There is a risk of coming into contactwith live parts while the lid isremoved.Do not remove the washing machinelid. This washing machine (with lid intact)can be pushed under a worktop i...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 65 The Miele water protectionsystem The Miele water protection systemprotects all parts of the washingmachine and surrounds from waterdamage. The system consists of three maincomponents: – the inlet hose – the electronic unit and drainage and overflow protection – the dra...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 66 Connection to the water supply  Health risk and risk of damage due to contaminated mains water.The quality of the water used mustcorrespond to the drinking waterspecification of the country in whichthe washing machine is beingoperated.Always connect the washingmachine...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 67 Drainage The suds are drained through a drainpump with a 1 m delivery head. For thewater to drain freely, the hose must beinstalled free of kinks.If required, the hose can be extended toa length of up to 5 m. The necessaryparts can be purchased from Miele. For a delive...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 68 Electrical connection The washing machine is supplied with amains cable with moulded plug readyfor connection to a switched socket. The socket must be easily accessibleafter the machine has been installed. Ifthe switch is not accessible afterinstallation an additional ...

Consumption data 70 Load Energy Water Duration Residual moisture °C kg  kWh Litres h:min % Cottons  60 8.0 0.84 50 2:59 53 60 4.0 0.83 46 2:59 53 40 4.0 0.34 39 2:59 53 Cottons 90 8.0 2.30 57 2:29 53 60 8.0 1.35 57 2:29 53 60 4.0 1.00 48 2:19 53 40 8.0 0.92 72 2:39 53 40 4.0 0.60 48 2:29 53 20 8.0 ...

Programmable functions 71 The programmable functions are usedto alter the machine's electronics tosuit changing requirements.Programmable functions can bealtered at any time. Programming is carried out in 8 steps(  ,  ,  ...  ) using sensors. Accessing the programming level Before you begin, ens...

Programmable functions 72 Editing and saving theprogrammable function You can either switch a programmablefunction on or off or select differentoptions.  Touch the  or  sensor to switch the programmable function on/off orto select an option: Programmable function Available options    ...

Programmable functions 73  PIN Code The PIN code prevents the washingmachine being used without yourknowledge. When the code has been activated, youhave to enter a code after switching thewashing machine on. Otherwise thewashing machine cannot be operated. Options  = PIN code is switched off (...

Programmable functions 74  Memory The washing machine will save thelast settings (temperature, spin speedand some of the Extras) selected for aprogramme after the programme hasstarted. When the programme is chosen again,the saved settings will appear in thedisplay. Options  = Memory is switche...

Programmable functions 75  Water plus You can determine the amount ofwater used if the Water + Extra is selected. Options  = More water is used in the wash and rinse stages (factory default setting)  = An extra rinse is carried out  = The water level in the wash and rinse stages is incre...

Programmable functions 76  Suds cooling When this is activated, additionalwater flows into the drum at the end ofthe main wash to cool the suds down.Hot suds can damage plastic drainagepipes. Suds cooling takes place when aCottons programme with a temperatureof 70°C or higher is selected. Suds co...

Detergents and care products 77 Detergent, fabric care, additives andmachine care products are available forthis machine. All the products havebeen designed for Miele appliances. These and many other useful productscan be ordered via the internet atshop.miele.com (depending on country)or from Miele ...

Detergents and care products 78 Specialist detergents  These specialist detergents areavailable as convenient single-usecapsules. Caps Sport – For synthetic fabrics – Neutralises odours thanks to built-in odour absorber – Prevents static charge in clothes – Retains the shape and breathability of sy...

Detergents and care products 79 Fabric care  These fabric care products are availableas convenient single-use capsules. Caps Fabric Softener – Fabric softener for freshly scented laundry – Pure and thorough cleanliness with a fresh scent – For cuddly soft laundry – Prevents static charge in clothes...

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