Miele W 3444 WPS manual

Operating instructions f or W ashing machine W 3444 WPS T o avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. G M.-Nr . 06 475 430[...]

Disposal of the packing material 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 thr[...]

Caring for our en vironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 W arning and safe[...]

Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 T o interrupt a programme[...]

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Optiona[...]

T o avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine please read these instructions carefully befor e using it for the first time. They contain important infor mation on its safety , use and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users ar e familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner of the mac[...]

The Miele "W ater protection system" protects fr om water damage provided the following conditions have been met: – the machine is correctly plumbed in and connected to the electricity supply . – if a fault has been identified, the machine must be examined by a competent person before further use, and repair ed if necessary . Faulty c[...]

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 Service Dept. or your Miele Dealer . T extiles which have be[...]

Control panel a Display See the following page for more information. b Start button Starts the wash programme. c Additional option b uttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to select either the Short , Pre-wash , or Soak option. Use the lower button to select the W ater plus option. Indicator light on = opt[...]

Display The display shows: – the programme duration (Time left display) – the programmable functions Programme duration After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes. During the first 10 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry and use[...]

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is corr ectly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepar ed for using for t[...]

Energy and water consumption – W ater consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. T o make the most out of your machine, load the maximum dry load for the programme you ar e using. – Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads. – When smaller amounts of laundry are washed using the Cottons programmes, the[...]

Brief instructions The headings numbered A , B , C , . . . show the operating sequence and can be used as brief instructions. A Sort the laundr y ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and components in the machine. ^ Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should be cleaned as soon as pos[...]

B Switch on the washing machine C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door . ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. D[...]

E Select additional option(s) Each press of the top button selects the additional options in the following order: Short , Pre-wash , Soak , no selection. Use the lower button to select the W ater plus option. ^ Select the option you want. Not all the additional options are suitable for every programme. Y ou can only select additional options which [...]

G Add deter gent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry . – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . . . too much results in: – Excessive fo[...]

H Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start button. The estimated programme duration will show in the display . During the first 10 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry . The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate. I Remove the laundry Only remove laundry fr[...]

Y ou can use the additional option buttons to augment the basic wash programmes. Short For light to nomal soiling with no visible staining. The duration of the main wash is reduced. In the Dark garments and Denim programmes, 2 rinses will be carried out instead of 3. Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dir t e.g. dust, sand. Soak For heavily[...]

Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1600 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 600 Automatic 900 Dark garments 1200 Shirts 600 Denim 900 Express 1600 Silks 400 Woollens 1200 Drain/Spin 1600 Separate rinse/Starch 1200 Y ou can reduce the final spin speed. However , you cannot select a final spin speed higher than that shown in the chart above. Rinse and in[...]

Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9876 Max. load 6.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics. Additional options Short or Pre-wash or Soak, W ater plus Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and additional option Short Minimum ir on *) 30°C to 60°C 421876 Max. load 3.0 kg Fabric Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy car e cottons. Reduce[...]

Shirts 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Additional options Pre-wash or Soak Notes – Pre-tr eat collars and cuffs if necessary . – W ash silk garments in the Silks programme. Denim 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Additional options Short or Pre-wash or Soak Notes – W ash denim inside out. – Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few wash[...]

Main wash Rinses Spinning W ater level W ash rhythm W ater level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Cottons d a d 2-3 1) LL Minimum iron d a ( 2-3 2) LL Delicates e b e 3 – L Automatic d a ( 2-3 2) LL Dark garments d a ( 3 LL Shirts ( a ( 2 – L Denim ( a ( 3 – L Express d a d 2 LL Silks ( d ( 2 – L Woollens ( c ( 2 LL Drain/Spin ––– – ?[...]

This washing machine has fully electronic contr ols with automatic load recognition. It takes in the right amount of water requir ed for the programme depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate. This means that programme cycles and durations can vary . The programme sequences outlined in the chart are based on the basic programme wi[...]

W ashing The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of bars under the symbol indicates the level of agitation permitted. 9 No bar under the symbol: = normal agitation 4 One bar under the symbol: = reduced agitation c T wo bars under the symbol: = much reduced agitation / Hand wash (if no temp[...]

Cancelling a programme Y ou can cancel a programme at any time after it has started. ^ T ur n the programme selector to Finish . The programme has been cancelled when the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes on. If you want to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button. The suds will be pumped away . If you want to select a differ ent programm[...]

Adding or remo ving laundry after a programme has started ^ Press the Door button in until the drum door springs open. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the door . The programme will continue automatically . Please note: Once a programme has started the machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load. For this reason, if laundry is added or remove[...]

Electronic system loc k The system lock prevents your machine being used without your knowledge. If the system lock has been activated it is not possible to start a programme. T o activ ate the system lock Before you begin, first ensur e that : – The drum door is closed. – The programme selector is at Finish . A Switch the machine on using the [...]

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. T ablets are suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to r educe tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others and may not be s[...]

The right amount to dispense will depend on the follo wing: – The quantity of laundry . – The soiling level of the laundry . Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains. Normally soiled Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains. Heavily soiled Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on soiling. – The water hardness level. Check with your local [...]

Fabric conditioner s and liquid starc h Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Starch stif fens and gives body to items of laundry , e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. A utomatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starc h to laundry at the end of a programme ^ Add the fabric c[...]

, Disconnect the machine 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 water . 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 suitable [...]

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 compartment § [...]

Cleaning the filter in the water inlet The washing machine has a filter to protect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose should be checked every six months, or more often if there ar e frequent interruptions to the external water supply . ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Unscrew the thr eaded un[...]

With the help of the following notes minor faults in the perfor mance of the appliance, 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 suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulati[...]

The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy A The Check drain light 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 out[...]

A fault indicator light comes on but the wash pr ogramme continues as normal Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy A The Check drain light 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".[...]

General prob lems Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cyc le. The machine feet are not level. Level the machine (see "Installation"). The pump makes strange noises. This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a pump sequence as a normal par t of the operation. The programme selector light ring is n[...]

An unsatisfactory wash result Prob lem Possib le 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 compartment j of the dispenser drawer[...]

The drum door does not open when y ou press the Door button P ossible cause Remedy The machine is not connected to the electricity supply and / or is not switc hed on. Put the plug in the socket and switch on and / or switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. The electronic pr ogramme locking has been activated. This is automatically deacti[...]

Opening the drum door in the event of a b locked 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 r etained in the machine. , Cauti[...]

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 fr om the filter housing. T ur n the impeller by hand to check that it rotates fr eely . Any foreign object causing an obstruction should be removed. ^ Put the drain filter back in place an[...]

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your machine, both of which are shown on the data plate visible above the port[...]

Front vie w a Inlet hose with "W aterproof" 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 pump and emergency release k Handle recesses for moving the machine l Four height adjustable feet Installation and [...]

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose with "W aterproof" system d Drain hose e T ransit bar covers f Restraining clip for inlet hose and drain hose g Restraining clips for transit bars when removed Installation and connection 44[...]

Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitable installation surface for a washing machine, 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 securely positioned. ^ T o avoid vibrations during spinning, the machine shoul[...]

^ 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 46[...]

^ 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 electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet ar e used to level the machine. All four feet are screw[...]

The fitting of building under kits and stacking kits must only be undertaken by qualified and competent persons, in accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit. Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitc hen run If you wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid , the conversion kit[...]

The Miele W aterproof system The Miele W aterproof system pr otects the washing machine from water damage. The system consists of three main components: 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 electrical safety valve which works like an [...]

Connection to the water supply , The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The W aterproof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas wher e there is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it. Do not get wet. The protective sl[...]

Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the Miele W aterproof system hose fr om the stopcock it is essential to disconnect the machine from the electricity supply first. Only use a Miele W aterproof system hose should you need a replacement. In order to pr otect the water inlet valve, the dirt filter in the water inlet valve connection must n[...]

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 extended to[...]

Electrical connection U .K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug ready fo[...]

Load Consumption data Energy W ater 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 ir on 40°C 1) 3.0 kg 0.50 55 1 h 02 min 1 h 19 min Delicates 30°C 2.0 kg 0.35 69 43 min 59 min A[...]

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 580 mm Depth with door open 975 mm Weight 94 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 6 kg dry laundr y V oltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate / plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" W ater flow pressur e minimum 100 kPa (1 bar) W ater flo[...]

Progr ammable functions f or changing def ault settings The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing pr ogrammes to suit your individual requir ements.[...]

The programmable functions ar e activated with the help of the Start button and the programme selector . W ater plus system This is used to select the water intake setting for the W ater plus additional option. There ar e four differ ent options: Setting 1: an increase in the rinse water level Setting 2: an increase in the water level in the main w[...]

Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for washing slightly soiled articles more gently . Gentle action can be used with the Cottons , Express and Automatic programmes. If Gentle action is programmed into the machine, every wash cycle in these programmes will be carried out with gentle action rhythm. The wash[...]

T op-up rinse for Cottons When this is activated, additional water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down. Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes. T op-up rinse takes place when a temperature of 95°C is selected. T op-up rinse should be activated: – to prevent the danger of scalding if the drain hose is hooked [...]

Memory function If an additional option 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 chosen again, the washing machine will display the additional option(s) and / or spin speed which have been stored for that programme in [...]

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

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