Miele W 340 manual

Operating instructions f or W ashing machine W 340 T o avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. G M.-Nr . 05 534 260[...]

Disposal of the packing mate - rial The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suf focation! Rather than just [...]

Caring for our en vironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 W arning a[...]

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 W ater softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 W ashing with several components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Read the operating instructions be - fore using this machine for the first time. They contain important infor - mation about the safety , use and maintenance of the machine. This way you will avoid the risk of acci - dents and damage to the machine. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the co[...]

This machine must only be con - nected to the on-site water supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses must not be re-used. Check the hose r egu - larly for signs of wear and tear . Change in good time to avoid the risk of leaks and subsequent damage. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts a[...]

If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled. If, however , you do wish to descale the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. If in doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser - vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer . T extiles which have[...]

Special programmes – Programme for hand-washable fab - rics (Silks / ) Hand-washable fabrics which crease easily but do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks / programme (30°C temperature only). – Programme for hand-washable fab - rics (WOOLLENS / ) Hand-washable or machine-wash - able wool or wool blend fabrics can be washed in the WOOL[...]

Locking functions (pr ogramme lock - ing, system lock) Electronic pr ogramme locking Electronic pr ogramme locking prevents the door from being opened or the programme cancelled during a wash programme. The electr onic programme locking is automatically cancelled at the end of the programme. Electronic system loc k The system lock prevents anyone f[...]

Control panel a ST ART button starts the wash programme b Additional option b uttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to select either the Short , the Pre-wash or the Soak option. Use the lower button to select the W ater plus option. Indicator light on = option selected Indicator light off = option not se-[...]

Important control panel features Programme selector The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the temperature for that pr ogramme. The light ring will go out a few minutes after the end of the programme to save energy . Additional option b uttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to [...]

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is corr ectly in - stalled and connected. See the rele - vant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is se - curely tightened. Otherwise ther e is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not pos - sible until the machine has been [...]

– W ater consumption and energy us - age are determined by the size of the load. Load to the maximum recom - mended for the programme selected. – T o save energy wash normally and lightly soiled laundry at lower tem - peratures. The 95°C Cottons programme is pr obably only needed in exceptional circumstances, e.g. for oil based stains or where[...]

Brief instructions Please note: T o help familiarise yourself with how to use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Se - lecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme" in detail. A Sort the laundr y into colours and fab - ric types Selecting a programme: B Switch on the washing machine [...]

Programme c hart CO TTONS e Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towel - ling, jeans, underwear , T -shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short, W ater plus Notes – Only use the COTTONS 95°C programme for heavily soiled and incontinent laundry . – For heavily soiled laundry select the Soak or Pre-wash a[...]

DELICA TES f Fabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care shirts and blouses. Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer . Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short. Notes – Laundry remains relatively cr ease-free for easier ir oning. – Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with Pre-wash advisable. – [...]

Quick wash Fabric V er y lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cot - tons programme. Additional option W ater plus. Notes – Add less detergent (half load). Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid de - tergent. max. load 2.5 kg Mixed wash Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and cotton ga[...]

Before washing A Sort the laundr y ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and compo- nents in the machine. ^ Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and cuffs, and water soluble stains can be pre-tr eated with bar soap, liquid detergent or detergent mixed into a solution or paste. With pa[...]

Care symbols - washing Care symbols Fabric types Description of process Programme: (select the appropriate temperatur e ac - cording to the temperatur e on the care label symbol) e no bar Cottons Normal (maxi - mum) machine action and nor - mal spinning Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash f * single bar Synthetics Reduced (me - dium) machine action a[...]

Important - other care symbols / Hand wash (If no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold) h Do not wash apf Dry clean D Do not dry clean y Suitable for chlorine bleach - ing z Do not use chlorine bleach T umble dry q At normal temperature r At low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing I Hot iron H Medium hot iron G Cool iron [...]

Selecting a programme B Switch on the washing machine ^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button. ^ Open the stopcock. C Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door . D Load the drum ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. T o achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items[...]

Additional options H Select additional option(s) if re - quired. Additional options can be selected as long as they are compatible with the basic programme being used. Each press of the top button selects the additional option in the following order: Short , Pre-wash , Soak , no selection. Use the lower button to select or dese - lect the W ater pl[...]

I Add deter gent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . too little results in the following: – Laundry will not be properly clean and will in time become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles cling to the laundry . – Limescale deposits on the heater el - ements. . . . too much results in the following: ?[...]

At the end of a programme When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes on the laundry can be re - moved from the drum: K Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button. L Remove the laundry ^ Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles, e.g. buttons which might be lodged there. Check that all the items have been removed. Items left in [...]

Adding or remo ving laundry after a programme has started Laundry can be added or removed af - ter the programme has started when using the following programmes: – COTTONS – MINIMUM IRON – Quick wash – Mixed wash – Starch ^ Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the door . The prog[...]

Interrupting a programme ^ Switch the machine off with the I-ON/ 0-OFF button. T o continue with the same programme: ^ Switch the machine on with the I-ON/ 0-OFF button. Altering a programme once selected The machine will accept the following changes after a programme has started: – at any time after the start , the spin speed can be changed with[...]

Programme sequence This washing machine has fully elec - tronic contr ols with automatic load rec - ognition. The machine determines the amount of water to use depending on the load and the absorbtion rate of the laundry as water is taken in. The programme sequence and duration will therefor e vary with the load. The programme sequences outlined be[...]

WOOLLENS / Main wash W ater level: medium W ash rhythm: Woollens Rinses W ater level: medium No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin 2) : yes Final spin: yes Quick wash Main wash W ater level: low W ash rhythm: normal Rinses W ater level: medium No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin 2) : yes Final spin: yes Mixed wash Main wash W [...]

All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suit - able, including liquid, compact (con - centrated), tablets, liquid tablets and special application detergents. Use dis - pensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. T ablets are suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to reduce table[...]

Fabric conditioner s and liquid starc h Fabric conditioners make garments soft and fluffy to handle and help pr event static cling when tumble drying. Starch stif fens and gives body to items of laundry , e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. ^ Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. A utomatic dispensing of fabric con - diti[...]

Electronic pr ogramme locking Programme locking pr events the ma - chine from being opened or the programme cancelled during a wash programme. T o activ ate programme loc king ^ After the start of a programme, press the ST ART button for at least 4 sec - onds until the locked check light (lower right on the control panel) co - mes on. Programme loc[...]

Electronic system loc k The system lock prevents your ma - chine being used without your knowl - edge. When the system lock has been acti - vated: – the drum door cannot be opened with the Door button and – a programme cannot be started. T o activ ate the system lock First, ensure that: – The drum door is closed – The programme selector is [...]

, Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply and withdraw the plug from the socket prior to cleaning the machine. ^ Clean the casing with a mild non- abrasive detergent or soap and wa - ter . Wipe dr y with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the fascia panel with a damp cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ The drum can be cleaned using a suit[...]

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues r egularly . ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt. Pr ess down the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine. ^ Clean the detergent drawer with warm water . ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from compart- ment ?[...]

Cleaning the fluff (drain) filter and pump Check the drain filter initially after 3-4 washes to ascertain how often it is likely to requir e cleaning. With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of water run out. If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa - ter will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres) . , Caution: If laundry has been washed at a hi[...]

Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the fluff filter completely . ^ Clean the fluff filter thor oughly . ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g. buttons, coins, etc) and fluff. T urn the impeller by hand to check that it is free to r otate. Any foreign object causing an obstruction should be re - moved. ^ Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous - [...]

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 ther e are fr equent interruptions to the water supply . T o c lean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Unscrew the thr ead[...]

With the help of the following notes minor faults in the perfor mance of the appli - ance, some of which may result fr om incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. , Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit - ably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety r [...]

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. Fault indicator P ossible cause Remedy A The Check drain light flashes. The water outlet is blocked. Clean the fluff (drain) fil - ter and drain pump. The drain hose has been fixed too high. The maximum drain height is 1 m. The Check inlet light flashes. The water inlet is blocked. Open[...]

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash pr ogramme continues as normal. Fault indicator P ossible cause Remedy A The Check drain light flashes. The drain outlet is re - stricted. Clean the fluff (drain) filter and drain pump. The Check inlet light flashes. The water inlet is re - stricted. Check whether – the stopcock is opened wide enough.[...]

General prob lems or an unsatisfactory wash result Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cyc le. The four feet are not resting evenly on the floor . Level the machine. See advice on installation. The laundry has not been spun satisfactorily . The spin speed se - lected was too low . Select a higher spin speed next time.[...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy Liquid deter - gent does not give the re - quired result. Liquid detergents do not contain bleaching agents. They do not re - move fruit, coffee and tea stains. – Use a general purpose washing machine powder containing a bleaching agent. – Pour stain removers into compart - ment j of the dispenser drawer and liqu[...]

The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door b utton. P ossible cause Remedy The machine is not con - nected to the electricity supply . Put the plug in the socket and switch on. The washing machine is not switc hed on. Switch the machine on with the I-ON/0-OFF button. The electronic programme loc k has been activated. This is automatically [...]

Opening the drum door in the event of a po wer failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a filter flap opener behind the detergent drawer facia panel. ^ Remove the opener . ^ Use it to open the access flap. ^ Drain the water as described in the "Cleaning the fluff filter and pump" section of "Cleaning and care". , Alway[...]

Customer contact In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself please contact – Y our Miele dealer or – Y our nearest Miele Service Depart - ment (see back cover for the ad - dress). When contacting the Service Depart - ment, please quote the model and se - rial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate v[...]

Front vie w a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressur e of at least 70 bar) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Facia panel with controls h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Flap for fluff filter , drain pump and emergency release k Handle recesses for moving the machine l Four height adjusta[...]

Rear view a Protruding lid edge for holding when moving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressur e of at least 70 bar) d Drainage hose e T ransit bar covers f Restraining clip for: – Inlet hose – Drain hose – Electricity supply cable – T ransit bars when removed Installation and connection 48[...]

Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable in - stallation surface for a washing ma - chine, being far less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floorboards or a carpeted surface. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level and se - curely positioned. ^ T o avoid vibrations during spinning, the mach[...]

^ Using the spanner supplied turn the left-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar . ^ T ur n the right-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar . Installation and connection 50[...]

^ Fit the covers on to the two holes. Then plug the holes as shown with the caps. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine. Make sure that holes b are fitted over r etainers a . , The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store the transit bars as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use. [...]

Levelling the mac hine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may incr ease elec- tricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the f eet The four adjustable screw feet ar e used to level the machine. All four feet are sc[...]

Building under a continuous w ork - top/in a kitchen run – A special building under conversion kit* is requir ed. The machine lid must be replaced by a cover plate. T o ensure electrical safety the cover plate must be fitted. N.B. If you wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid , the conver [...]

Connection to water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with standard r egulations. In Germany the washing machine is not requir ed to have a non-return valve as it has been designed to comply with the relevant German DIN standard. Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with[...]

Connection to the drainage system The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre*. The drain hose must not be kinked as this restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at the end of the hose can be turned in either direction, or can be detached if requir ed, with a sharp twist and pull. If requir ed, the drain hose can be ex - tended[...]

Electrical connection U .K. All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and compe - tent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230-240V mains supply . The volt - age, rated load and fuse rating are given o[...]

Non-rewireab le plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non- rewir eable plug, the following informa - tion applies: If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product, it must be cut off and an appr opriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse should be removed fr om the old plug and dis - posed of. The plug cut[...]

Programme (without any additional options or programmable functions) Load Consumption data Energy W ater Programme time in kWh in litres normal Short CO TTONS 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 49 1 hr 54 mins 1 hr 22 mins 60°C 1) 5.0 kg 0.95 49 1 hr 57 mins 1 hr 13 mins 40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 49 1 hr 57 mins 1 hr 03 mins MINIMUM IRON 40°C 2.5 kg 0.45 58 1 hr 22 mins [...]

Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 94.5 cm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundr y V oltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see "Consumption data" W ater flow pressur e min. 1 bar (100 Pa) W ater flow pressur e[...]

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Progr ammable functions f or changing standard settings[...]

The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requir ements. W ater plus system Selecting the W ater plus additional option increases the water intake in the programmes listed below . The water intake is increased in the wash and rinse stages and in the COTTONS programme an extra rinse cycle is introduc[...]

Follow steps A to G to pr ogramme and store a setting in memory . The programmable functions ar e acti - vated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the additional option buttons in combina - tion with the programme selector . Before you begin, first ensur e that: – The washing machine is switched off. – The drum d[...]

Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action. Slightly soiled items are washed more gently . It should be ac - tivated for garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel too hard after they have been dried. Gentle action can be used with the COTTONS, MINIMUM IRON, Quick wash , Starch and Mixed wash pro[...]

T op-up rinse for CO TT ONS When this is activated, additional wa - ter flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. Hot suds can damage plastic drain - age pipes. T op-up rinse takes place when temper - atures of 95°C and 75°C ar e selected. T op-up rinse should be activated: – to prevent the danger of scalding if the[...]

Memory Function If an additional option(s) is selected for a programme, and / or the spin speed is altered, the machine stor es these changes in memory at the star t of a programme. When that particular programme is cho - sen again, the display will show the ad - ditional option(s) and / or spin speed which have been stored for that programme in th[...]

Soak A length of time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 minute increments for the soak pr o - cess. If the soak option is pressed the se - lected soak time will be carried out for the period selected before the wash programme is run. The machine is set as standard to a two hour soak time. Follow steps A to G to pr ogramme an[...]

M.-Nr . 05 534 260 / V05 Alteration rights reserved/4302 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.[...]