Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product W3203 Miele
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Operating instructions f or W ashing machine W 3203 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.
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.
Caring for our en vironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance or machine .
Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . .
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Appliance guarantee .
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.
This machine must only be connected to the on-site water supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses must not be re-used. Check the hose regularly for signs of wear and tear . Change in good time to avoid the risk of leaks and subsequent damage. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1200 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 600 Automatic 900 Dark garments 1200 Shirts 600 Denim 900 Express 1200 Silks 400 Woollens 1200 Drain/Spin 1200 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.
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 876421 Max.
Shirts 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg Additional option 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 option Short or Pre-wash or Soak Notes – W ash denim inside out.
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 D.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
, 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.
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 .
Cleaning the water inlet filters The washing machine has two filters to protect the inlet valves. These filters should be checked every six months or so, or more often if ther e are fr equent interruptions to the water supply . T o c lean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn off the stopcock.
With the help of the following notes minor faults in the perfor mance of the machine, some of which may result fr om incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department.
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 .
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.
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.
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. Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and / or switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.
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.
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.
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).
Front vie w a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressur e of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Control panel h Detergent dispenser.
Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressur e of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose e T ransit bar covers f Restra.
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.
^ 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 .
^ 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.
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.
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.
The Miele water protection system The Miele water protection system protects the washing machine fr om 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 can withstand pressur e of more than 7,000 kPa.
Connection to the water supply The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The German authorities do not require it to have a non-return valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DIN regulations.
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.
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 (BS 7651 in the UK). Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out.
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.
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 laundr y V oltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating (UK) see data plate / plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" W ater flow pressur e min.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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