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Operating instructions for Washing machine W 3652 WPS 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. 06 618 280...
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.
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.
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If the connection cable is faulty it of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there must only be replaced by a Miele is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate approved service technician to protect vicinity.
If in children whilst you are operating the doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser- machine. vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer. For machines with a ‘porthole’...
Description of the machine Control panel a Programme buttons with indicator f Start/Stop button lights For starting the programme selected For selecting a washing programme. and cancelling a programme once it has started. b Extra option buttons with indicator g I-On/0-Off button lights Various Extra options can be added For switching the washing machine...
Description of the machine Display Selecting programmes via the display By pressing the Further programmes button, you can select one of the following programmes: – Sportswear – Outerwear – Proofing – Curtains – Pillows – Drain/spin – / + buttons –...
Before using for the first time Setting the language Before using the machine for the first ^ Use the – and + buttons to select the time ensure that it is correctly language you want and confirm your installed and connected. See selection by pressing the OK button.
Before using for the first time Running your first programme Calibrating the load sensor to zero ^ Switch the washing machine on. Your machine is now ready for the first programme to be run. ^ Open the drum door. 15:00 ^ Press the programme button for Cottons .
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 –...
How to wash correctly Brief instructions ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most garments have a The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . textile care label in the collar or side show the operating sequence and can seam.
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How to wash correctly B Switch on the washing machine The display will switch to show the menu for the programme selected. The interior drum lighting will come on. 60°C 1600 rpm C Select a programme 1:49 Duration: ^ You can then alter the temperature which is shown highlighted with the –...
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How to wash correctly The display shows the amount of laundry loaded in the drum as a % (in 25% steps) of the maximum load permissible for the programme selected. ^ 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.
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How to wash correctly E Add detergent – High water consumption (an additional rinse cycle will The load size indicator display will be automatically switch in). replaced with the detergent percentage display. – A burden to the environment. Detergent 75% Add slightly less than half the amount recommended .
How to wash correctly F Start the programme Only remove laundry from the ^ Press the flashing Start/Stop button. machine once the drum has stopped turning. Reaching into a The estimated programme duration will moving drum is extremely appear in the display. This will count dangerous and could result in injury.
Extras Short You can use the extra option buttons to augment the basic wash programmes. For light to normal soiling with no visible staining. Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt The duration of the main wash is e.g. dust, sand. reduced.
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 1600 remain suspended in the final rinse Minimum iron 1200 water. This reduces creasing if the Delicates laundry is not going to be removed Automatic...
Delay start With delay start you can choose when To begin delay start you want the programme to end. The ^ Press the Start/Stop button. start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 60°C 1600 rpm hours, allowing you to make use of...
Programme chart Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9876 Max. load 6.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics. Extras Pre-wash or Soak, Short, Water plus Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 421876 Max.
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Programme chart Dark garments cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Garment Black and dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres. Note Wash inside out. Extras Short Denim cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg Notes – Wash denim inside out. –...
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Programme chart Curtains Max. load 2.0 kg Item Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by the manufacturer. A pre-rinse without detergent is carried out automatically to remove dust. Note For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or select Without spin.
Programme sequence Main wash Rinses Spinning Water Wash Water Rinses Interim Final spin level rhythm level spin Cottons Minimum iron Delicates – Automatic Express Woollens Silks – Dark garments Denim – Shirts – Sportswear Outerwear Curtains – Pillows – Proofing –...
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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 At the end of every programme, with the exception of the Woollens and its absorbency rate.
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 indicate the approx.
Changing the programme sequence Cancelling a programme Altering a programme You can cancel a programme at any Altering the programme or the time after it has started. temperature ^ Press the Start/Stop button briefly. After the start of a programme it is no The suds will be pumped away and the longer possible to select a different programme is cancelled.
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 or the drum door. programme cancelled or the temperature or spin speed being ^ Add or remove items.
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.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft Normally soiled water. Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight Miele do not recommend connecting stains. the machine to a household water Heavily soiled softener. Stains and soiling clearly visible.
Detergent Fabric conditioners or liquid conditioner channel regularly. See "Cleaning the detergent dispenser starch drawer". Do not add starch Fabric conditioners make garments soft formulations or viscous liquid starch to handle and help prevent static cling to the § compartment as it will clog when tumble drying.
E-Cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, <N>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.
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.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter in the water ^ First turn off the stopcock. inlet ^ Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet The washing machine has a filter to hose to the stopcock. 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...
Problem solving guide What to do, if . . . With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, 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 accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Problem solving guide Fault messages in the display Remedy A Problem Possible cause Fault – The water outlet is – Clean the drain filter and Check drainage blocked or the drain pump. system restricted. – The maximum drain – The drain hose has height is 1 m.
Problem solving guide Problems with the load size indicator or calibrating to zero Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ To recalibrate the sensor to the The display indicates There was already <25% zero setting: a load of or no laundry in the drum load size is indicated when the washing –...
Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes The machine feet are not Level the machine (see during the spin cycle. level. "Installation"). The pump makes This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of strange noises.
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent Liquid detergents – Use a general purpose detergent does not give the usually contain no containing a bleaching agent. required result. bleaching agents. – Pour stain removers into They do not remove compartment j of the dispenser fruit, coffee and tea...
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 connected to the switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. electricity supply and / or is not switched on.
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.
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.
The new lamp must be of the same type (G4) with a maximum power output of 5 watts/12 volts. The lamps are available from an electrical retailer, your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. ^ Insert the new lamp into the plastic holder.
Future updates (PC) cannot remedy yourself, please The indicator or check light marked PC contact: is the interface used by Miele service – your Miele dealer or technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the – the Miele Service Department (see machine's programme data.
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system h Detergent dispenser drawer b Electricity supply cable i Drum door c - f Flexible drain hose (with j Access to drain filter, drain pump detachable swivel elbow) and emergency release g Fascia panel with controls k Handle recesses for moving the machine...
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 with "Waterproof" system g Restraining clips for transit bars when removed d Drain hose...
(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.
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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.
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).
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.
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...
Installation and connection The Miele Waterproof system 2) Electronic unit and washing machine housing The Miele Waterproof system protects the washing machine from water – Sump damage. Any leaking water is collected in a The system consists of three main sump in the base of the machine.
Installation and connection Connection to the water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with The plastic casing of the safety local and national safety regulations. valve contains electrical The German authorities do not require it components.
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Installation and connection Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the Miele Waterproof system hose from the stopcock it is essential to disconnect the machine from the electricity supply first. Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement.
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.
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.
Consumption data Max. 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 0.73 1 h 03 min 40°C 6.0 kg 0.65...
Technical data Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 97.5 cm Weight 94 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 6 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see plug Consumption data...
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Settings menu for changing standard settings The Settings menu is used to alter the washing machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Settings can be altered at any time.
Settings menu J Time To open the Settings J menu A Switch on the appliance. The main First select either a 24 hour or 12 menu will appear. hour clock or to not have a clock displayed at all. B After 5 seconds an additional line will appear in the display.
Settings menu J Water plus Gentle action This setting is used to select the Activating gentle action reduces the water intake setting for the Water plus drum action and is suitable for 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...
Settings menu J Lock ^ After the last number has been entered, press the OK button. The system lock prevents your machine being used without your 1 2 5 knowledge. When the system lock has been Confirm lock code activated, you have to enter a code ^ Confirm the code with the OK button after switching the washing machine or if you want to correct a mistake,...
Settings menu J Temperature 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 A tick L will appear beside the option keypad tone switched off.
Settings menu J Standby 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.
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