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A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme con-
tinues as normal.

Fault indicator

Possible cause

Remedy

The Check drain light
flashes.

The drain outlet is re-
stricted.

Clean the fluff (drain) filter
and drain pump.

The Check inlet light
flashes.

The water inlet is re-
stricted.

Check whether

–

the stopcock is opened
wide enough.

–

the inlet hose is kinked.

The filter in the inlet
hose is dirty.

Clean the filter.

The Excess detergent
check light comes on.

Excessive foam has
built up during wash-
ing.

Use less detergent next
time and follow the recom-
mendation on the packag-
ing.

The Main wash indicator
light flashes in the
programme sequence
display.

There is a fault.

Start the programme again.
If the fault indicator occurs
again, contact the Service
Dept.

The Anti-crease/Finish
indicator light flashes in
the programme se-
quence display.

The position of the programme selector was altered
after the start of the programme. Turn the
programme selector back to the programme previ-
ously chosen.

To switch off the fault indicator: Switch off the machine with the I-ON/0-OFF but-
ton and turn the programme selector to

Finish

Problem solving guide

Summary of Contents for W 320

Page 1: ...structions for Washing machine W 320 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 05 875 090 ...

Page 2: ... Danger of suffocation Rather than just throwing these materi als away please ensure they are of fered for recycling Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection cen tre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for di...

Page 3: ...ion buttons 12 Spin button with indicator lights 12 Before using for the first time 13 Washing environmentally and economically 14 How to wash correctly 15 Brief instructions 15 Programme chart 16 Care symbols washing 19 Before washing 21 Selecting a programme 22 Additional options 23 At the end of a programme 25 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 26 Interrupting a programme ...

Page 4: ...the fluff drain filter and pump 34 Cleaning the water inlet filters 36 To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose 36 To clean the filter in the water inlet valve 36 Problem solving guide 37 The programme does not start 37 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on 38 A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal 39 General pr...

Page 5: ...machine 50 Screwing out and adjusting the feet 50 Building under a continuous worktop in a kitchen run 51 Washer and Dryer stack 51 Connection to water supply 52 Connection to the drainage system 53 Electrical connection U K 54 Consumption data 56 Technical data 57 Programmable functions 60 Water plus system 60 Gentle action 62 Top up rinse for COTTONS 63 Memory function 64 Soak 65 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...ns electricity supply If in any doubt consult a quali fied electrician The electrical safety of this appli ance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the ma chine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household w...

Page 7: ...e in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point Before using the machine for the first time check that the transit fit ting at the rear of the machine has been removed see section on Installation During spinning a transit fitting which is still in place m...

Page 8: ...in a domestic washing machine Al ways observe the manufacturer s in structions carefully Colour run and dye removers con tain sulphur compounds which can cause damage such as corrosion Do not use these products in this machine For machines with a porthole door remember that the porthole glass will be hot when washing at very high temperatures Do not let children touch it Always make sure the drum ...

Page 9: ... a Cottons programme for very lightly soiled fabrics Programme for mixed fabrics Mixed wash Suitable for small loads of garments made from man made fibres and cot ton garments which can be washed together Sort according to colour Rinse programme Separate rinse Articles are only rinsed and spun in the machine Delicates and Silks programmes In these programmes the laundry is washed and spun very gen...

Page 10: ...te your machine in future years When for example new programmes are developed or new fabrics are intro duced a service engineer will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available Description of the appliance 10 ...

Page 11: ...ndicator lights for spin speeds Rinse hold or With out spin dSpin button for selecting the final spin speed Rinse hold or Without spin eProgramme selector for selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise fProgramme sequence indicator lights show which section of the wash programme has been reached gCheck lights hI ...

Page 12: ...RON Mixed wash 600 DELICATES 400 Silks 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 indicator lights show the speed se lected You can also omit the final spin Press the Spin button to reach Rinse hold The laundry is not spun and remains suspended in the final rinse water This r...

Page 13: ...programme without laundry and without detergent Using detergent could result in an ex cessive build up of foam This also activates the ball valve The ball valve prevents detergent escaping from the suds container into the sump during a wash programme thus making maximum use of the detergent Turn on the stopcock Press the I ON 0 OFF button in Turn the programme selector to COTTONS 40 C Press the Sp...

Page 14: ...n se lect a lower temperature in the main wash Use the additional option Soak in stead of Pre wash with heavily soiled laundry If Soak is followed immediately by a main wash the same suds are used Use the Short wash option for nor mally or very lightly soiled laundry Do not exceed the amounts of deter gent which may be recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Reduce the amounts of detergen...

Page 15: ...g machine COpen the drum door DLoad the drum EClose the drum door FSelect a programme GSelect a spin speed HSelect any additional option required IAdd detergent JPress the START button At the end of a programme KOpen the drum door LRemove the laundry MSwitch off the washing machine NTurn the programme selector to the Finish position OClose the drum door See the Programme chart in the next section ...

Page 16: ... detergent for coloured fabrics liquid de tergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent See also Detergent section Max load 5 kg Note for test institutes Programme setting for testing according to EN 60456 standard Cottons 60 C MINIMUM IRON 4321 876 Fabric White nylon 60 C white polyester fabrics 50 C coloured nylon polyester cotton and viscose fabrics with special fin ishes acrylic cotton fab...

Page 17: ...inly liquids See also Detergent section Max load 1 kg Silks c Fabric Hand washable fabrics with no wool content e g satin lace and silk Additional options Water plus Notes Laundry remains relatively crease free for easier ironing Place socks tights bras etc in a washing bag Detergent Detergent for delicates mainly liquids See also Detergent section Max load 1 kg WOOLLENS ac COLD Fabric Machine was...

Page 18: ...ch can be washed together Sort accord ing to colour Additional options Short Pre wash Soak Water plus Notes If fabrics have a high proportion of man made fibres it is ad visable to programme the machine for Gentle Action See Programmable functions Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid de tergent max load 3 kg Starch Fabric Table cloths napkins overalls uniforms Notes The...

Page 19: ...ash f single bar Synthetics Reduced me dium machine action and re duced spinning Delicates If the gentle action option has been programmed into your machine via the programmable functions garments with a single bar under the care label f can also be processed using a Cottons Minimum Iron Quick wash Mixed Wash or Starch programme g broken bar Woollens Much reduced minimum ma chine action but with n...

Page 20: ...for chlorine bleach ing z Do not use chlorine bleach Tumble dry q At normal temperature r At low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing I Hot iron H Medium hot iron G Cool iron J Do not iron N B If you have any textiles with the older wash care labels select a programme according to the label below Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Woollens How to wash correctly 20 ...

Page 21: ...d be washed separately sev eral times before being washed to gether with other garments Always wash whites and coloureds separately Delicate textiles should be washed sep arately in a delicates programme use a washing bag where appropriate Curtains Remove lead weights and strips or place in a laundry bag Underwiring and collar stiffeners Any loose wiring in bras shirt collar stiffeners etc should ...

Page 22: ...ing spinning To save energy and water try to load the maximum amount for the programme selected However be careful not to overload the machine Overloading reduces the wash result and causes more creasing EClose the drum door with a gentle swing Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal FSelect a programme Turn the programme selector to the required programme GSelect a sp...

Page 23: ... and items with dried on stains Soak For heavily soiled and stained items with protein stains e g blood fats and oils cocoa A length of time of between 30 min utes and 2 hours can be pro grammed in 30 minute increments for the soak process The machine is set ex works with a soak period of 2 hours To programme in a different soak period see Programmable functions Soak period Water plus If you want ...

Page 24: ...grammes without a pre wash For programmes with a pre wash you will need to purchase a special con tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de partment which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dis penser drawer Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre wash Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows i D...

Page 25: ...sult in injury Check the folds in the door seal for any small articles e g buttons which be lodged there Check that all items have been re moved from the drum Items left in the drum could discolour other items in the next wash or become discol oured themselves MSwitch off the washing machine Press and release the I ON 0 OFF button and turn the programme se lector to Finish The Anti crease Fin ish ...

Page 26: ...TONS MINIMUM IRON Quick wash Mixed wash Starch Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open Add or remove items Close the door The programme will continue automati cally The door cannot be opened when the suds temperature is above 55 C the water is above a certain level the programme has reached the Final spin stage How to wash correctly 26 ...

Page 27: ... the programme selector is moved the indicator light Anti crease Finish will start flashing However the programme sequence remains unaffected The indi cator light will go out again when the programme selector is moved back to the programme previously chosen Skipping a programme stage Turn the programme selector to Finish As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage you...

Page 28: ...equence indicator lights show the stage the programme has reached COTTONS Main wash Water level low Wash rhythm normal Rinses Water level medium No of rinses 2 or 31 Spinning Rinse and interim spin2 yes Final spin yes MINIMUM IRON Main wash Water level low Wash rhythm normal Rinses Water level high No of rinses 2 or 31 Spinning Rinse and interim spin2 yes Final spin yes DELICATES Main wash Water l...

Page 29: ...mal Final spin yes Separate rinse Water level high No of rinses 2 Final spin yes Special features in the programme sequences Anti crease At the end of every programme with the exception of the WOOLLENS programme the anti crease action switches on for a maximum of 30 min utes The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anti crease phase 1 A third rinse takes place automati cal...

Page 30: ...tions when starching separately j Detergent for the main wash including Soak Fabric conditioner or liquid starch The right amount to dispense will de pend on the following The quantity of laundry The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains Possibly slight body odour Normally soiled Visibly dirty and or just a few slight stains Heavily soiled Stains and soiling clearly...

Page 31: ...al starch See Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Do not add starch formulations or viscous liquid starch to the com partment as it will clog it up See Adding starch separately Adding fabric conditioner separately Add fabric conditioner to compart ment Turn the programme selector to Starch Select a spin speed Press the START button Adding starch separately Use the separate Starch programme whe...

Page 32: ... chemi cals they contain The washing machine must not be hosed down E Cloth 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 It can be washed 300 times Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash 70 C or above with powder detergent approx eve...

Page 33: ... out of the machine Clean the detergent drawer with warm water Clean the siphon 1 Remove the siphon from compart ment Wash under running warm water Clean the siphon tube in the same way 2 Replace the siphon Over time detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the de tergent drawer housing Before replacing the detergent drawer use a bottle brush or similar to clean them out Clea...

Page 34: ...n washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot There is a filter flap opener located be hind the detergent drawer facia panel see illustration Remove the opener Use it to open the access flap Place a dish under the access flap Turn the fluff filter lid round 2 3 times Do not take it right out With large volumes of water the dish will need to be emptied several t...

Page 35: ... 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 Put the fluff filter back in place and secure Make sure the fluff filter is se curely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use After cleaning...

Page 36: ...the re verse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight The inlet hose should be inspected regularly because it is subjected to high pressure while the machine is in operation It should be replaced if there are small cracks in the surface or if it has been otherwise damaged If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand pressure of at le...

Page 37: ...ult indicator light comes on A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button The programme does not start Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy The Anti crease Finish indicator light is not on or the START indicator light is not flashing There is no power Check t...

Page 38: ... Check inlet light flashes The water inlet is blocked Open the stopcock The filter in the water inlet hose is dirty Clean the filter The Soak Pre wash or Rinses indicator light flashes in the programme sequence There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault indicators oc cur again contact the Service Department ATo switch off the fault indicator switch the washing machine off with the I O...

Page 39: ... has built up during wash ing Use less detergent next time and follow the recom mendation on the packag ing The Main wash indicator light flashes in the programme sequence display There is a fault Start the programme again If the fault indicator occurs again contact the Service Dept The Anti crease Finish indicator light flashes in the programme se quence display The position of the programme sele...

Page 40: ... of a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation Large residues of detergent remain in the dispenser drawer The water supply pres sure is too low Clean the filter in the water inlet system It may be useful to press the Water plus button Washing powder used with water softener tends to become sticky Pour washing powder into the dispenser before adding any water softener Fabric conditioner is n...

Page 41: ...y Insufficient amounts of detergent were used to break down the particles of grease in heavily soiled laundry Add more detergent Before washing the next load run a COTTONS 95 C programme with powder de tergent but without a load See also Extra cleaning in Cleaning and Care There are white residues which look like powder detergent on dark coloured laundry The detergent contained compounds zeolites ...

Page 42: ... Power cut Open the drum door as described in the section Opening the door in the event of a power failure The door was not cor rectly engaged Press hard against the lock side of the drum door and then press the Door button There is still water in the drum and the machine is unable to drain Clean the fluff drain filter and the drain pump For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened when the s...

Page 43: ...it to open the access flap Drain the water as described in the Cleaning the fluff filter and pump section of Cleaning and care Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is ex tremely dangerous Pull the emergency release down wards see illustration The drum door will open Problem solving guide 43 ...

Page 44: ...al number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate visi ble at the top inside of the door above the porthole glass when the door is open Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to im prove our service Appliance guarantee The appliance is guaranteed for a pe riod of 1 year See the guarantee booklet supplied with the machine for further details and complete ...

Page 45: ...upply cable c f Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow gFacia panel with controls hDetergent dispenser drawer iDrum door jFlap for fluff filter drain pump and emergency release kHandle recesses for moving the machine lFour height adjustable feet Installation and connection 45 ...

Page 46: ...he machine bElectricity supply cable cInlet hose tested to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar dDrainage hose eTransit bar covers fRestraining clip for Inlet hose Drain hose Electricity supply cable Transit bars when removed Installation and connection 46 ...

Page 47: ...the machine in a cor ner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor If the machine is installed on a raised plinth it has to be secured against slippage during spin using retaining clips available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept Installing the washing machine To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the edge of the lid where it pro trudes to th...

Page 48: ... Using the spanner supplied turn the left hand transit bar 90 then withdraw the transit bar Turn the right hand transit bar 90 then withdraw the transit bar Installation and connection 48 ...

Page 49: ... fitted over retainers a 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 Re fitting the transit bars Re fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure Installation and connection 49 ...

Page 50: ... machine is deliv ered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direc tion Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew Use a spirit level to check the ma chine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again us ing the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four counternuts must be firmly up against the ho...

Page 51: ...upplied with the conversion kit All parts marked are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department The fitting of building under kits and stacking kits must only be under taken by qualified and competent persons in accordance with the in structions supplied with the kit Washer and Dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine A stacking kit is necessary and ca...

Page 52: ...union The connection point is subject to mains water pressure Turn on the stop cock slowly and check for leaks If replacing the inlet hose only use genuine Miele hoses These are tested to withstand pressure of at least 70 bar This also applies to all fixtures and fittings used Longer hoses 2 5 or 4 metres in length are available as optional extras The machine is designed to operate with a water fl...

Page 53: ...of more than 1 m up to a maximum of 1 8 m a second duo drain pump is available with the corresponding kit from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your Miele Dealer Drain hose connection 1 Direct into a sink or basin Please note the following Hook the hose over the edge and se cure Make sure that the water can drain away freely without hindrance Other wise there is a risk of water overflow ing or ...

Page 54: ... wires in the mains lead are col oured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live Where it is necessary to change plugs if the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not corre spond with the coloured markings iden tifying the terminals of your plug pro ceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the ter...

Page 55: ...any socket elsewhere in the house electric shock hazard The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is em bossed in words on the base of the plug as applicable to the design ...

Page 56: ... 5 kg 0 45 49 1 h 16 min 1 h 01 min DELICATES 30 C 1 0 kg 0 35 65 59 min 49 min Silks 30 C 1 0 kg 0 24 39 37 min WOOLLENS 30 C 2 0 kg 0 23 35 40 min 1 EN 60456 test programme 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 opt...

Page 57: ...ate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see Consumption data Water flow pressure min 1 bar 100 Pa Water flow pressure max 10 bar 1000 Pa Inlet hose length 1 60 m Drain hose length 1 50 m Connection cable length 1 60 m Drain pump head max 1 00 m Drain pump length max 5 00 m Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 57 ...

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Page 59: ...Programmable functions for changing standard settings ...

Page 60: ... addi tional option button The settings are as follows Setting 1 an increase in the rinse water level for the programmes listed except for Silks Setting 2 an increase in the water level in the main wash and rinses for the programmes listed the washing ma chine is delivered with setting 2 pro grammed as standard Setting 3 an extra rinse cycle in the COTTONS programme only Setting 4 an increase in t...

Page 61: ...elector to the COTTONS 75 C position The Soak Pre wash sequence indica tor light will briefly flash twice in 2 second intervals to show that factory Setting 2 is stored in memory FEach subsequent press on the START button selects a different set ting The Soak Pre wash sequence indicator light will flash x 1 Setting 1 higher rinse water level selected x 2 Setting 2 higher water level in the main wa...

Page 62: ...trol panel by using the additional option buttons in combina tion with the programme selector Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I ON 0 OFF button CWait until the START indicator light comes o...

Page 63: ...e programme selector Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I ON 0 OFF button CWait until the START indicator light comes on D and then release the START but ton ETurn the programme selecto...

Page 64: ...first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The machine is properly closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the START button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I ON 0 OFF button CWait until the START indicator light comes on D and then release the START but ton ETurn the programme selector to the COTTONS 30 C position If the ...

Page 65: ...arrying out steps B to C BSwitch the machine on with the I ON 0 OFF button CWait until the START indicator light comes on D and then release the START but ton ETurn the programme selector to the MINIMUM IRON 60 C position The Soak Pre wash sequence indica tor light will briefly flash once every 2 seconds to show that a soak time of 2 hours is stored in memory FEach subsequent press on the START bu...

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