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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 3725
en - AU, NZ
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. 07 655 950

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 3725 en - AU, NZ 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. 07 655 950...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the 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 the environment ......... . 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Detergent ............28 The correct detergent .
  • Page 5 The Miele water protection system ........
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions This washing machine is not This washing machine conforms to intended for use by persons (including current safety requirements. children) with reduced physical, Inappropriate use can, however, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack lead to personal injury and damage of experience and knowledge, unless to property.
  • Page 7 If the connection cable is faulty it data on the data plate (voltage and must only be replaced by a Miele connected load) match the mains approved service technician to protect electricity supply. If in any doubt, the user from danger.
  • Page 8 If in doubt contact the Miele Customer Ser- vice Department or your Miele Chartered Agent.
  • Page 9 Accessory parts may only be fitted damage to component parts and create when expressly approved by Miele. If toxic fumes. Such agents also pose a other parts are used, guarantee, fire and explosion hazard.
  • Page 10: Operating The Machine

    Operating the machine Control panel a Extra option buttons f Start/Stop button Various extra options can be added For starting the programme selected to the washing programmes. and cancelling a programme once it has started. b Display g Programme selector See the following page for more information.
  • Page 11 Operating the machine Programme duration After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes. During the first 8 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry and uses this to calculate the load.
  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Setting the language Before using the machine for the first You will be asked to select the time ensure that it is correctly language you require for the display. It installed and connected. See is possible to change the language at "Installation and connection".
  • Page 13: 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 14: How To Wash Correctly

    How to wash correctly Brief instructions If you use a solvent-based The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . cleaning agent (e.g. one containing show the operating sequence and can benzene) to pre-treat a stain, make be used as brief instructions. sure that any plastic parts (e.g.
  • Page 15 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 16 How to wash correctly F Select an extra option(s) Water plus The water level in the main wash and the rinses will be increased if the Water plus option is selected. However, you can select other settings for Water plus. These are described in "Programmable functions".
  • Page 17 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 18 How to wash correctly H Start the programme Check that all items have been ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. removed from the drum. Items left in The estimated programme duration will the drum could discolour other items appear in the display once the in the next wash or become discoloured themselves.
  • Page 19: Spinning

    Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold/ Programme ^ Select the e setting using the Spin Cottons 1300 speed button. The laundry will not be Minimum iron 1200 spun and will remain suspended in Delicates the final rinse water. This reduces Woollens 1200 creasing if the laundry is not going to...
  • Page 20: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons 30°C to 95°C Max. load 6.5 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Extra options Short, Water plus, Pre-wash Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg Fabric Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons.
  • Page 21 Programme chart Silks cold to 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg Fabric Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content, e.g. satin, lace and silk. Note Place tights, bras etc. in a washing bag. Extra option Water plus Express cold to 40°C Max.
  • Page 22 Programme chart Outerwear cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg ® Garment 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 Short, Water plus, Pre-wash Dark garments cold to 40°C Max.
  • Page 23: Programme Sequence

    Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses Interim Final level rhythm level spin spin Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Woollens Silks – Express Automatic Shirts – Denim – Outerwear Dark garments Spin – – – – – d = Low water level a= Intensive rhythm ( = Medium water level...
  • Page 24 Programme sequence This machine has fully electronic Special features in the programme 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 For instructions how to activate 'anti- and its absorbency rate.
  • Page 25: Garment Care Label Symbols

    Garment care label symbols Drying Washing The number of dots indicates the The figure quoted in the bucket is the drying temperature maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of Normal temperature bars under the symbol indicates the Low temperature level of agitation permitted.
  • Page 26: 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. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Temperature Cancel programme ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button...
  • Page 27: Adding Or Removing Laundry After A Programme Has Started

    Changing the programme sequence Adding or removing laundry Safety lock after a programme has started The safety lock prevents the machine ^ Press the Door button to open the from being opened, the programme drum door. from being cancelled or the machine from being switched off during a ^ Add or remove items.
  • Page 28: Detergent

    For programmes with pre-wash or delay start facility (where applicable), an additional liquid detergent dispenser insert (Material number 6134691) is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department. All purpose Detergent for...
  • Page 29: Water Softeners

    Detergent Water softeners The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in hard – The quantity of laundry. water areas. Dispense according to the –...
  • Page 30: Fabric Conditioners And Liquid Starch

    Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, clean the starch dispenser compartment, especially Fabric conditioners the siphon tube, regularly. See make garments soft to handle and help "Cleaning the detergent dispenser prevent static cling when tumble drawer". Do not use powder starch drying.
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Extra cleaning Disconnect the machine from the Carry out a hot wash (70°C or above) mains electricity supply and with powder detergent approx. every 6 withdraw the plug from the socket weeks to help prevent deposits building before cleaning the machine.
  • Page 32 Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under ^ Use a bottle brush to remove warm running water. Clean the detergent residues and limescale siphon tube in the same way. from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing.
  • Page 33: 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 34: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide What to do if . . . 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. You should, however, note the following: Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with current local and national safety...
  • Page 35: Fault Messages In The Display

    Problem solving guide Fault messages in the display Remedy A Problem Possible cause lights up in the – The water outlet is – Clean the drain filter and display and blocked or the drain pump. restricted. Drain fault – The maximum delivery flashes.
  • 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 laundry has not The machine detected Include both large and small been spun properly an imbalance during the items in the load as this will and is still wet.
  • Page 37: An Unsatisfactory Wash Result

    Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergents – Use a general purpose Liquid detergent 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 Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/or The machine is not switch the machine on with the K 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 clogged, more and/or power failure water will be retained in the machine (up to 25 litres). ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a filter flap opener behind the Caution: If laundry has been detergent drawer facia panel.
  • Page 40 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

    The indicator light marked PC allows a contact: service technician to update your – your Miele Chartered Agent or machine in future years. – the Miele Service Department (see If, for example, new programmes are back cover for contact details).
  • Page 42: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand h Detergent dispenser drawer pressure of at least 7000 kPa) i Drum door b Electricity supply cable j Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and c - f Flexible drain hose (with 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

    ^ To remove the left and right covers raised plinth, it has to be secured 1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the against slippage during spinning cover as illustrated. using retaining clips (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). 2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.
  • 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 To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must be covered after the transit bars have been removed. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back of the washing machine. Make sure that holes b are fitted over retainers a.
  • 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. Failure to level the machine can result in the machine "banging" in the spin cycle or "walking" across the floor during operating.
  • Page 48: Building Under A Continuous Worktop / In A Kitchen Run

    Installation and connection Building under a continuous Washer and Dryer stack worktop / in a kitchen run A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A stacking – A special building under conversion kit* is required. kit* is necessary and can be purchased The machine lid must be replaced by from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • 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 all parts of the washing drain pump switches in and pumps machine from 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 7000 kPa.
  • Page 51: Connection To The Drainage System

    (up to a max. of 1.8 m) a second duo-drain pump is available with the c Hose clip corresponding kit from the Miele Spare d End of the hose Parts Department. ^ Fit adapter a to the sink drain outlet Drain hose connection: using nut b.
  • Page 52: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection Electrical connection The washing machine is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230V mains supply. The voltage, rated load and plug rating are given on the data plate. Please ensure these match the household mains supply.
  • Page 53: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Consumption data for AS/NZ 2040.2:2005 Standard Max. load Consumption data Energy Water Degree of soiling in kWh in litres Normal Cottons 40°C 6.5 kg 0.55 1 h 51 min Notes for test institutes: Detergent must be despensed via the detergent dispenser drawer. Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and volume of load, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional options...
  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Technical data 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 93 kg Capacity 6.5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load...
  • Page 55: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions To alter a programmable function The programmable functions are You can see the different options used to alter the machine's available for a programmable function electronics to suit changing by turning the programme selector. requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time. The option which is currently set will have a tick L beside it.
  • Page 56: Water Plus

    Programmable functions Water plus Gentle action This programmable function is used Activating gentle action reduces the to select the water intake setting for drum action and is suitable for the Water plus extra option. washing slightly soiled items more gently. It should be activated for There are three different options: garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel...
  • Page 57: Code

    Programmable functions Code A code can be used to lock the electronics on the washing machine ^ Press the Start/Stop button. to prevent it being used without your The following will appear in the display: knowledge. Code activated When the code has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the Once the machine is switched off, it washing machine on.
  • Page 58: Temperature Unit

    Programmable functions Temperature unit Keypad tone You can chose for the temperature to An audible tone sounds each time a be displayed as °C/Celsius or button is pressed. °F/Fahrenheit. The machine is delivered with the The machine is delivered with keypad tone deactivated.
  • Page 59: Standby Display

    Programmable functions Standby display Memory To save energy, the display goes out If an extra option has been selected after 10 minutes and the indicator for a programme, or the light for the Start/Stop button will start recommended temperature or spin flashing slowly.
  • Page 60: Optional Accessories

    And now Miele have Fabric Softener developed a range of specialist Care Miele's fabric softener will give your Collection detergents and conditioning laundry a fresh, natural fragrance. It products to offer you a complete...
  • Page 61 Sportswear The Miele sportswear detergent is designed to clean sportswear whilst taking care of the special microfibres used in these garments. It will help to neutralise and remove odours whilst protecting the colour of the fabric and preventing static build-up.
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