Miele W3048 Product Manual - Page 2

Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Help protect our environment

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Guide to the washer

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Control panel

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Display function

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Before using for the first time

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Setting the display language

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1. Prepare the laundry

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2. Load the laundry

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3. Select a program

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4. Selecting program settings

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5. Add detergent

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6. Start the program - Program end

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Spin cycle

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Delay Start

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Program guide

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Changing the programme sequence

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Canceling a program

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Interrupting a program

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Changing a program

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Adding/removing laundry during a wash program

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Preparing your appliance for an extended vacation

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Detergent

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Miele-recommended detergents

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General detergent recommendations

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Cleaning and care

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Cleaning the drum

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Cleaning the exterior and control panel

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Cleaning the detergent dispensing drawer

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Cleaning the liquid detergent inserts

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Cleaning the water inlet filter

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Section	Page
Contents	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	4
Use	6
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS	6
Help protect our environment	7
Disposal of the packing material	7
Disposal of an appliance	7
Guide to the washer	8
Control panel	8
Display function	9
Selection and display of program settings	9
Program selection using the display	9
Menu buttons	9
Before using for the first time	10
Setting the display language	10
Shipping strut reminder	10
Starting the first wash program	10
1. Prepare the laundry	11
Sort the laundry	11
Pre-treating stains	11
General tips	11
2. Load the laundry	12
Turn on the washer	12
Load the laundry	12
3. Select a program	13
A. Program selection using program buttons	13
B. Program selection via the MasterCare button	13
4. Selecting program settings	14
Select a temperature and/or spin speed	14
Select an option	14
Heavy Soil	14
Extended	14
Sensitive	15
Buzzer	15
Adjusting the buzzer volume	15
Switching on delay start	15
5. Add detergent	16
Using liquid detergent	17
Detergent for Heavy Soil	17
Bleach	17
Detergent for the main wash	17
Fabric softener or liquid starch	17
Use of bleach	17
Dispensing of bleach	17
Using powder detergent	18
Dispensing fabric softener or liquid starch	18
6. Start the program - Program end	19
Activate the Child Lock (if desired)	19
Deactivate the Child Lock	19
Program end	20
Spin cycle	21
Final spin speed	21
Rinse and interim spin	21
Hold	21
No spin (deselect rinse and interim spin and the final spin)	21
Delay Start	22
Program guide	23
Changing the programme sequence	27
Canceling a program	27
To add or remove laundry	27
To select another program	27
Interrupting a program	27
Changing a program	27
Adjusting the temperature	27
Adjusting the spin speed	27
Adjusting the options	27
Adding/removing laundry during a wash program	28
Preparing your appliance for an extended vacation	28
Detergent	33
Dyes / dye removers	33
Miele-recommended detergents	34
General detergent recommendations	35
Cleaning and care	36
Cleaning the drum	36
Cleaning the exterior and control panel	36
Cleaning the detergent dispensing drawer	36
Clean the siphon tube	37
Cleaning the niche of the detergent drawer	37
Cleaning the liquid detergent inserts	37
Cleaning the water inlet filter	38
Frequently asked questions	39
Problem solving guide	39
A wash program cannot be started	39
The following fault message appears in the display and the program has been canceled	40
A message appears in the display at the end of the program	41
General problems with the washer	41
Poor wash results	42
The drum door cannot be opened	43
Opening the drum door during a power failure	44
Blocked drain outlet	44
Draining the washing machine	44
Opening the drum door	45
After sales service	46
Repairs	46
Optional accessories	46
MieleCare	46
MIELE	47
Installation Instructions	47
Installation	48
Front view	48
Rear view	49
Installation site	50
Installation	50
Removing the shipping struts	50
Refitting the shipping struts	52
Leveling the machine	53
Screwing out and adjusting the feet	53
Water connection	54
The water protection system	54
Inlet hoses	54
Electronic module and washing machine housing	54
Drain hose	54
Hot and cold water connection	55
Cold water	55
Hot water	56
Reprogramming to cold water operation	56
Drainage	56
Electrical connection	57
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS	57

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