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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 3722
To avoid the risk of accidents or en-GB
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 07 171 150
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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. incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the Ensure that any plastic wrappings, environment. They are, however, bags et
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Contents Caring for our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating the washing machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel.....................................................10 Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The correct detergent ..............................................28 Water softeners ...................................................29 Washing with several components ....................................29 Fabric conditioners and liquid starch ..................................30 Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end
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Contents Removing the transit bars ...........................................44 Re-fitting the transit bars ............................................46 Levelling the machine ..............................................47 Screwing out and adjusting the feet.................................47 Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run...................48 Washer and Dryer stack..........................................48 The Miele water protection system ...........................
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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. they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a To avoid the risk of accidents and person responsible for their safety. dama
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Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Unauthorised repairs could result in ~ unforeseen dangers for the user, for Before setting up the washing ~ which Miele cannot accept liability. machine, check it for any externally Repairs should only be undertaken by a visible damage. Miele approved service technician. Do not install or use a damaged Ensure current is not supplied to the washing machine. machine until after maintenance or Before connecting the washing repair work has been carrie
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Warning and Safety instructions This washing machine may only be Turn off the stopcock if the machine ~ ~ used in mobile installations such as is to be left for any length of time (e.g. ships if a risk assessment of the holiday), especially if there is no floor installation has been carried out by a drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity. suitably qualified engineer. Flooding danger. ~ If hooking the drain hose into a wash Correct use basin, check that the water can drain off quickly enough to
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Warning and Safety instructions Textiles which have been Only remove laundry from the ~ ~ pre-treated in solvent based cleaning washing machine once the drum has agents must be thoroughly rinsed in stopped turning. Reaching into a clean water before being washed in the moving drum is extremely dangerous machine. and could result in injury. Never use solvent based cleaning ~ Accessories agents, e.g. those containing benzene, in this machine, as this may result in Accessory parts may only be fitte
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Operating the washing 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 See the following page for more g Programme selector information. For selecting a programme. The indicator light next to the selected c Temperature button programme will come on. The For selecting a temperature. programme selector can be turned d Spin speed
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Operating the washing 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. The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate. The following are selected via the display: Programmable functions – wash temperature The programmable functions
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Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first ! deutsch time ensure that it is correctly ^ If the language shown is not the one installed and connected. See you want, select the language you do "Installation and connection". Also want by turning the programme check that the drain filter is securely selector. Confirm your selection by tightened to prevent the risk of water pressing the Start/Stop button. leaks during use. Reminder to remove transit bars For safety reasons
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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 – Adjust the dosage to the degree of machine, load the maximum dry load soiling of the laundry. for the programme you are using. – Reduce the amount of detergent with – Use the Automatic and Express 1 smaller loads (approx.
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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. that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons) A Sort the laundry are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine. ,Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine. ^ Sort the laundry by colour and
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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. The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. However, do not overload as this causes creases and reduces ^ Turn the programme selector cleaning efficiency
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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". Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt e.g. dust, sand. Buzzer ^ Select any extra options by pressing An audible tone sounds repeatedly at the appropriate button. The relevant the end of a programme and when indicator ligh
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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. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. ^ Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments . . . too much detergent results in: as follows: – Excessive foam which causes a low i level of agitation and
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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 programme has started. During the first discoloured themselves. 8 minutes the machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry. The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absor
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Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) Programme rpm ^ Select the e setting using the Spin Cottons 1200 speed button. The laundry will not be spun and will remain suspended in Minimum iron 1200 the final rinse water. This reduces Delicates 600 creasing if the laundry is not going to Woollens 1200 be removed from the drum immedi- Silks 400 ately after the end of the programme. Express 1200 – To start the final spin: Automatic 1200 Shirts 600 The washing machine will display
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Programme chart Cottons 9ö8E76* 30°C to 95°C Max. load 6.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. Extra options Short, Water plus, Pre-wash Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg 43218E76* Fabric Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons. If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle acti
