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- Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 340 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 05 534 260...
- Page 2 Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your The transport and protective packing dealer, your local waste collection cen- has been selected from materials which tre or scrap merchant about potential are environmentally friendly for disposal recycling schemes. and can normally be recycled.
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- Page 4 Contents Detergent ............30 Water softeners .
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- Page 6 The manufacturer is not liable for sponsibility. Repairs should only be un- damage resulting from improper use or dertaken by a Miele approved operation. engineer. This appliance should not be oper- Ensure current is not supplied to the ated by children.
- Page 7 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original Turn off the stopcock if the ma- spare parts. Only when these parts are chine is to be left for any length of fitted can the safety standards of the time (e.g.
- Page 8 Always make sure the drum is sta- the instructions on the packaging. If in tionary before reaching in to re- doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser- move washing. Reaching into a moving vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer. drum is extremely dangerous.
- Page 9 – Programme for hand-washable fab- In these programmes the laundry is rics (Silks /) washed and spun very gently to reduce creasing and the amount of ironing re- Hand-washable fabrics which crease quired, thus providing "Easy care" for easily but do not contain wool can be your laundry.
- Page 10 Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available. The system lock prevents anyone from using the washing machine without your knowledge. When the system lock is activated : –...
- Page 11 starts the wash programme show which section of the wash programme has been reached. Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to select either the Short , the Pre-wash or the Soak for switching the machine on or off or option.
- Page 12 Press the "Spin" button to select a differ- ent spin speed. However, you cannot select a spin speed higher than the maximum allowed for the basic wash programme chosen. The programme selector is used to set The indicator lights show the speed se- the basic wash programme and the lected.
- Page 13 Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly in- stalled and connected. See the rele- vant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is se- curely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not pos- sible until the machine has been pre- pared for using for the first time.
- Page 14 – Use the Short wash option for nor- – Water consumption and energy us- age are determined by the size of the mally or very lightly soiled laundry. load. Load to the maximum recom- – Do not exceed the amounts of deter- mended for the programme selected.
- Page 15 See the "Programme chart" in the next section for information on which Please note: programmes to use for different fabric To help familiarise yourself with how to types. use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Se- lecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme"...
- Page 16 Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towel- ling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Short, Water 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 ad- ditional options.
- Page 17 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 crease-free for easier ironing. – Dust in curtains usually makes using a programme with Pre-wash advisable.
- Page 18 Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cot- tons programme. Additional option Water plus. Notes – Add less detergent (half load). Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid de- tergent. max. load 2.5 kg Fabric Small loads of garments made from man-made fibres and cotton garments which can be washed together.
- Page 19 Do not use solvent-based clean- ing agents in this machine. ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by care label symbol. Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam. Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev- eral times before being washed to- gether with other garments.
- Page 20 (select the appropriate temperature ac- cording to the temperature on the care label symbol) Cottons Normal (maxi- Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash no bar mum) machine action and nor- mal spinning Synthetics Reduced (me- Delicates single bar dium) machine action and re- *If the gentle action option has been duced spinning programmed into your machine via the...
- Page 21 Hand wash (If no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold) Do not wash apf Dry clean Do not dry clean Suitable for chlorine bleach- Do not use chlorine bleach At normal temperature At low temperature Do not tumble dry Hot iron Medium hot iron Cool iron...
- Page 22 ^ Press in the I-ON/0-OFF button. ^ Open the stopcock. ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads ^ Turn the programme selector to the consisting of both large and small required programme.
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Page 23: Water Plus System
For heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains. Additional options can be selected as long as they are compatible with the basic programme being used. For heavily soiled and stained items Each press of the top button selects the with protein stains (e.g. - Page 24 For programmes with a pre-wash you information on detergent and the will need to purchase a special con- amount to dispense. tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de- partment which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dis- This starts the programme.
- Page 25 When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator Press the I-ON/0-OFF button and turn the programme selector to Finish . light comes on the laundry can be re- moved from the drum: Otherwise there is the danger of ob- ^ Press the Door button. jects being placed inadvertently in the drum.
- Page 26 – the suds temperature is above Laundry can be added or removed af- – the water is above a certain level. ter the programme has started when – programme locking is switched on. using the following programmes: – the programme has reached the Fi- –...
- Page 27 ^ Switch the machine off with the I-ON/ ^ Turn the programme selector to Fin- 0-OFF button. ish . To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage ^ Switch the machine on with the I-ON/ you want the programme to continue at 0-OFF button.
- Page 28 This washing machine has fully elec- Main wash tronic controls with automatic load rec- ognition. The machine determines the Water level: low amount of water to use depending on Wash rhythm: normal the load and the absorbtion rate of the Rinses laundry as water is taken in.
- Page 29 Main wash Water level: low Water level: medium Wash rhythm: normal Wash rhythm: Woollens Final spin: yes Rinses Water level: medium No of rinses: 2 Water level: high Spinning No of rinses: 2 Rinse and interim spin : yes Final spin: yes Final spin: yes Main wash Anti-crease:...
- Page 30 Use a quantity of detergent as for soft ^ Add detergent to the compartments water. as follows: Miele do not recommend connecting i = Detergent for pre-wash the machine to a household water soft- (if selecting a pre-wash add ener.
- Page 31 If starching frequently, the dispenser compartment and especially the si- phon tube and conditioner channel Fabric conditioners make garments soft will need regular cleaning to remove and fluffy to handle and help prevent any residual starch. See "Cleaning static cling when tumble drying. the detergent dispenser drawer".
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Page 32: Control Panel
Programme locking prevents the ma- ^ Now press the START button for at chine from being opened or the least 4 seconds until the locked programme cancelled during a wash check light (lower right on the control programme. panel) goes out Exception: ^ After the start of a programme, press If the programme selector has been... - Page 33 E Next slowly turn the programme se- lector anti-clockwise stage by stage The system lock prevents your ma- to DELICATES cold . chine being used without your knowl- The locked check light (lower right edge. on the control panel) will flash. F Now release the Short , Pre-wash or When the system lock has been acti- Soak button.
- Page 34 The washing machine must not be hosed down. A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part number 98013530, which is suit- able for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
- Page 35 Remove detergent residues regularly. ^ Clean the siphon. Remove the siphon from compart- ment §. Wash under running warm water. Clean the siphon tube in the ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser same way. drawer until a resistance is felt. Press down the release catch and at the Replace the siphon.
- Page 36 Check the drain filter initially after 3-4 washes to ascertain how often it is likely to require 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 Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water ^ Use it to open the access flap.
- Page 37 ^ Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous- Once the flow of water ceases: ing. Remove any deposits of limescale and detergent or foreign objects from the thread of the filter housing and filter unit (as these ob- jects can cause a leakage of water). Deposits of limescale are often a sign of underdosage of powder.
- Page 38 If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar. Miele’s own hoses meet this requirement. ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Unscrew the threaded union connect- ing the free end of the inlet hose to the stopcock.
- Page 39 With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appli- ance, 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 suit- ably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
- Page 40 Check drain The water outlet is Clean the fluff (drain) fil- blocked. ter and drain pump. The drain hose has been The maximum drain fixed too high. height is 1 m. Check inlet The water inlet is blocked. Open the stopcock. The filter in the water inlet Clean the filter.
- Page 41 Check drain The drain outlet is re- Clean the fluff (drain) filter stricted. and drain pump. Check inlet The water inlet is re- Check whether stricted. – the stopcock is opened wide enough. – the inlet hose is kinked. The filter in the inlet Clean the filter.
- Page 42 The four feet are not Level the machine. See advice on resting evenly on the installation. floor. The spin speed se- Select a higher spin speed next lected was too low. time. These do not indicate a fault. They occur at the beginning and end of a pumping sequence as a normal part of the operation.
- Page 43 Liquid detergents do – Use a general purpose washing not contain bleaching machine powder containing a agents. They do not re- bleaching agent. move fruit, coffee and – Pour stain removers into compart- ment j of the dispenser drawer tea stains. and liquid detergent into a dis- penser ball.
- Page 44 Put the plug in the socket and switch on. Switch the machine on with the I-ON/0-OFF button. This is automatically deactivated at the end of a programme. To deactivate it early see "Locking functions". To deactivate it see "Locking functions". Open the drum door as described in the section "Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure".
- Page 45 ^ Drain the water as described in the "Cleaning the fluff filter and pump" section of "Cleaning and care". ^ Switch the washing machine off. Always make sure that the drum There is a filter flap opener behind the is stationary before reaching into the detergent drawer facia panel.
- Page 46 In the event of any faults which you prove our service. cannot remedy yourself please contact – Your Miele dealer or – Your nearest Miele Service Depart- The appliance is guaranteed for a pe- ment (see back cover for the ad- riod of 1 year.
- Page 47 a Inlet hose (tested to withstand h Detergent dispenser drawer pressure of at least 70 bar) 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 g Facia panel with controls...
- Page 48 a Protruding lid edge for holding when e Transit bar covers moving the machine f Restraining clip for: b Electricity supply cable – Inlet hose c Inlet hose (tested to withstand – Drain hose pressure of at least 70 bar) –...
- Page 49 (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). ^ To remove the left and right covers . Use a screwdriver to prise out the cover as illustrated. . Pull the cover forwards to remove.
- Page 50 ^ 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 51 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 ma- chine is to be moved again (e.g.when moving house).
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Page 52: Levelling Machine
The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut in a clockwise direc- tion. Then turn counter nut together with foot to unscrew. ^ Use a spirit level to check the ma- Incorrect installation may increase elec- chine is standing level. - Page 53 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 54 Longer hoses 2.5 or 4 metres in length are available as optional extras. The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with The machine is designed to operate standard regulations. In Germany the with a water flow pressure of 1 bar mini- washing machine is not required to mum up to 10 bar maximum.
- Page 55 Connected securely to a plastic drain sary parts can be purchased from the pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no Miele Spare Parts Department or your need to use a non-return valve. Miele dealer. Connected securely to a standpipe.
- Page 56 The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi- All electrical work should be carried out nal in the plug which is marked with the only by a suitably qualified and compe- letter E or by the earth symbol z or tent person, in strict accordance with coloured green, or green and yellow.
- Page 57 If this machine is fitted with a non- rewireable 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 appropriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier and fuse should be removed from the old plug and dis- posed of.
- Page 58 (without any additional options in kWh in litres normal Short or programmable functions) 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 1 hr 54 mins 1 hr 22 mins 60°C 5.0 kg 0.95 1 hr 57 mins 1 hr 13 mins 40°C 5.0 kg 0.50 1 hr 57 mins 1 hr 03 mins...
- Page 59 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 laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data...
- Page 61 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...
- Page 62 The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to Setting 1: suit your individual requirements. an increase in the rinse water level for the programmes listed (except for Silks). Setting 2: Selecting the Water plus additional an increase in the water level in the option increases the water intake in main wash and rinses for the the programmes listed below.
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Page 63: Additional Option Buttons
E Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 75°C position: The Soak/Pre-wash sequence indica- The programmable functions are acti- vated to call up further features not tor light will briefly flash twice in 2 shown on the control panel by using the second intervals, to show that factory additional option buttons in combina- Setting 2 is stored in memory. -
Page 64: Gentle Action
A Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. Activating gentle action reduces the drum action. Slightly soiled items are B Switch the machine on with the I-ON/ washed more gently. It should be ac- 0-OFF button. -
Page 65: Top-Up Rinse For Cottons
A Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. When this is activated, additional wa- ter flows into the drum at the end of B Switch the machine on with the I-ON/ the main wash to cool the suds down. -
Page 66: Memory Function
A Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. If an additional option(s) is selected for a programme, and / or the spin B Switch the machine on with the I-ON/ speed is altered, the machine stores 0-OFF button. - Page 67 A Press the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps A length of time of between 30 minutes B to C. and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 B Switch the machine on with the I-ON/ minute increments for the soak pro- cess.
- Page 68 Alteration rights reserved/4302 M.-Nr. 05 534 260 / V05 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.