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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 3203
G
To 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.
M.-Nr. 06 622 880

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 3203 To 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. M.-Nr. 06 622 880...
  • Page 2: Caring For Our Environment

    Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for our environment......... . 2 Disposal of the packing material .
  • Page 4 Contents Garment care label symbols ........24 Changing the programme sequence .
  • Page 5 The Miele water protection system ........
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    The manufacturer is not liable for which the manufacturer cannot accept damage resulting from improper use or liability. Repairs should only be operation. undertaken by a Miele approved technician. Technical safety Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or Before setting up the machine, repair work has been carried out.
  • Page 7 If the connection cable is faulty it damage to both the machine and must only be replaced by a Miele adjacent furniture or appliances. approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
  • Page 8: Disposal Of Your Old Machine

    If in children whilst you are operating the doubt, contact the Miele Customer machine. Service Dept. or your Miele Dealer. For machines with a ‘porthole’ Textiles which have been door, remember that the porthole pre-treated in solvent based...
  • Page 9: Description Of The Machine

    Description of the machine Control panel a Display f Programme selector See the following page for more For selecting the wash programme information. and temperature for that programme. The programme selector can be b Start button turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. Starts the wash programme.
  • Page 10 Description of the machine Display Programmable functions The display shows: The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to – the programme duration (Time left suit your individual requirements. In display) programming mode, the display will – the programmable functions show the function selected.
  • Page 11: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly 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.
  • Page 12: Washing Environmentally And Economically

    Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. To make the most out of your –...
  • Page 13: How To Wash Correctly

    How to wash correctly Brief instructions If you use a solvent-based clean- The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . ing agent (e.g. one containing ben- show the operating sequence and can zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure be used as brief instructions.
  • Page 14 How to wash correctly B Switch on the washing machine D Select a programme 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.
  • Page 15 How to wash correctly E Select additional option(s) F Select a spin speed 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 Water plus option.
  • Page 16 How to wash correctly G Add detergent 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.
  • Page 17 How to wash correctly 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.
  • Page 18: Additional Options

    Additional options Water plus You can use the additional option buttons to augment the basic wash If you want to increase the water level programmes. for a wash process you can choose one of four settings for the Water plus Short button.
  • Page 19: Spinning

    Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ^ Select the Rinse hold setting. The Programme laundry will not be spun and will Cottons 1200 remain suspended in the final rinse Minimum iron 1200 water. This reduces creasing if the Delicates laundry is not going to be removed Automatic...
  • Page 20: Programme Chart

    Programme chart 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, Water plus Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and additional option Short Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 876421 Max.
  • Page 21 Programme chart Shirts 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Additional option Pre-wash or Soak Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary. – Wash silk garments in the Silks programme. Denim 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Additional option Short or Pre-wash or Soak Notes –...
  • Page 22: Programme Sequence

    Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses Interim Final spin level rhythm level spin Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Automatic Dark garments Shirts – Denim – Express Silks – Woollens Drain/Spin – – – – – Separate rinse/ –...
  • Page 23 Programme sequence This washing machine has fully Special features in the programme electronic controls with automatic load sequences: recognition. It takes in the right amount Anti-crease: of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry At the end of every programme, with the exception of the Woollens and its absorbency rate.
  • Page 24: Garment Care Label Symbols

    Garment care label symbols Washing Ironing The figure quoted in the bucket is the The number of dots indicates the maximum temperature the garment ironing temperature can be washed at. The number of Hot iron (max sole plate temp. bars under the symbol indicates the approx.
  • Page 25: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Changing a programme You can cancel a programme at any After the start of a programme it is no time after it has started. longer possible to select a different programme. If the programme selector ^ Turn the programme selector to is moved, the Anti-crease/Finish Finish .
  • Page 26: Adding Or Removing Laundry After A Programme Has Started

    Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing 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.
  • Page 27: Detergent

    For programmes with a pre-wash you will need to purchase a special container from the Miele Spare Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre-wash.
  • Page 28: Water Softeners

    Normally soiled Use a quantity of detergent as for soft Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight water. stains. Miele do not recommend connecting Heavily soiled the machine to a household water Visible dirt and stains and/or dried on softener.
  • Page 29: Fabric Conditioners And Liquid Starch

    Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, the dispenser starch compartment and especially the Fabric conditioners make garments soft siphon tube and conditioner channel to handle and help prevent static cling will need regular cleaning to remove when tumble drying. any residual starch.
  • Page 30: Cleaning And Care

    The washing machine must not be hosed down. E-Cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. It can be washed 300 times.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues regularly. ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment §. Wash under running warm water. Clean the ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser siphon tube in the same way. drawer until a resistance is felt.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: The washing machine has two filters to ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the protect the inlet valves. ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve These filters should be checked every and unscrew.
  • Page 33: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from 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 strict accordance with local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 34: The Wash Programme Stops And A Fault Indicator Light Comes On

    Problem solving guide The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes Remedy A Problem Possible cause The Check drain light The water outlet is Clean the drain filter and the flashes. "– – –" appears blocked. drain pump as described in in the display.
  • Page 35: A Fault Indicator Light Comes On But The Wash Programme Continues As Normal

    Problem solving guide A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal Remedy A Problem Possible cause The Check drain light The drain outlet is Clean the drain filter and the drain flashes. restricted. pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure".
  • Page 36: General Problems

    Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes The machine feet are Level the machine (see during the spin cycle. not level. "Installation"). The pump makes This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of strange noises.
  • Page 37: An Unsatisfactory Wash Result

    Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent Liquid detergents – Use a general purpose does not give the usually contain no detergent containing a required result. bleaching agents. bleaching agent. They do not remove –...
  • Page 38: The Drum Door Does Not Open When You Press The Door Button

    Problem solving guide The drum door does not open when you press the Door button Possible cause Remedy The machine is not Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. connected to the electricity supply and / or is not switched on.
  • Page 39: Opening The Drum Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure

    Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the Blocked drain outlet event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to and/or power failure 25 litres of water will be retained in the machine. ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a lever behind the detergent Caution: if laundry has been drawer fascia panel.
  • Page 40: Opening The Drum Door

    Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry.
  • Page 41: After Sales Service

    Optional accessories porthole glass when the door is open. Optional accessories for this washing machine are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.
  • Page 42: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand h Detergent dispenser drawer pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) i Drum door b Electricity supply cable j Access to drain filter, drain pump c - f Flexible drain hose (with and emergency release detachable swivel elbow) k Handle recesses for moving the...
  • Page 43: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when e Transit bar covers moving the machine f Restraining clip for inlet hose and b Electricity supply cable drain hose c Inlet hose (tested to withstand g Restraining clips for transit bars pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) when removed d Drain hose...
  • Page 44: Installation Surface

    (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). ^ To remove the left and right covers 1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the cover as illustrated.
  • Page 45 Installation and connection ^ Using the spanner supplied turn the ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, left-hand transit bar 90°, then then ^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
  • Page 46: Re-Fitting The Transit Bars

    Installation and connection 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. They must be re-fitted if the machine is to be moved again (e.g.when moving house).
  • Page 47: Levelling The Machine

    Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction. Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew.
  • Page 48: Building Under A Continuous Worktop/In A Kitchen Run

    Installation and connection Washer and Dryer stack The fitting of building under kits and A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked stacking kits must only be with the washing machine. A "WTV" undertaken by qualified and stacking kit* is necessary and can be...
  • Page 49: The Miele Water Protection System

    – Overflow protection system This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water. If the water The Miele water protection system level exceeds a certain level, the protects the washing machine from drain pump switches in and pumps water damage.
  • Page 50: Connection To The Water Supply

    Maintenance and care Only use a genuine Miele hose should you ever need a replacement or extension. These are tested to withstand pressure of at least...
  • Page 51: Connection To The Drainage System

    5 m. The machine. necessary parts can be purchased 2. Connected securely to a plastic drain from the Miele Spare Parts Department pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no or your Miele dealer. need to use a non-return valve.
  • Page 52: Electrical Connection U.k

    Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a national and local safety regulations suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 53: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal 95°C 6.0 kg 1.99 2 h 09 min Cottons 60°C 6.0 kg 1.02 1 h 49 min 60°C 3.0 kg 0.75 59 min 40°C 6.0 kg 0.65 1 h 55 min 40°C...
  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 580 mm Depth with door open 975 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 plate Fuse rating (UK) see data plate / plug Consumption data...
  • Page 55 Programmable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requirements.
  • Page 56: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions A Press the Start button and keep it The programmable functions are activated with the help of the Start pressed in whilst carrying out steps B-C. button and the programme selector. B Switch the machine on with the Water plus system I-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 57: Gentle Action

    Programmable functions Gentle action A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps Activating gentle action reduces the B-C. drum action and is suitable for B Switch the machine on with the washing slightly soiled articles more I-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 58: Top-Up Rinse For Cottons

    Programmable functions Top-up rinse for Cottons A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps When this is activated, additional B-C. water flows into the drum at the end B Switch the machine on with the of the main wash to cool the suds I-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 59: Memory Function

    Programmable functions Memory function A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps If an additional option is selected for B-C. a programme, and / or the spin B Switch the machine on with the speed is altered, the machine stores I-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 60: Soak

    Programmable functions Soak A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps A length of time of between 30 minutes B-C. and 2 hours can be programmed in B Switch the machine on with the 30 minute increments for the soak process.
  • Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/0906/W 3203 M.-Nr. 06 622 880 / 01 en - GB...

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