Miele W 3514 WPS, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...instructions for Washing machine W 3514 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 G M Nr 06 622 900 ...

Page 2: ...h if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance or machine Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no dange...

Page 3: ...conomically 12 Energy and water consumption 12 Detergent 12 Degree of soiling 12 When drying with a tumble dryer 12 How to wash correctly 13 Brief instructions 13 Degree of soiling Water plus Buzzer 18 Light 18 Normal 18 Heavy 18 Water plus 18 Buzzer 18 Spinning 19 Final spin speed 19 Rinse and interim spin 19 To omit the final spin Rinse hold 19 To omit rinse and interim spin and the final spin 1...

Page 4: ...d starch to laundry at the end of a programme 29 Colour run and dye removers dyes 29 Cleaning and care 30 E Cloth 30 Extra cleaning 30 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 31 Cleaning the filter in the water inlet 32 What to do if 33 The programme does not start 33 The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on 34 General problems 35 An unsatisfactory wash result 36 The drum door...

Page 5: ...ing the feet 46 Building under a continuous worktop in a kitchen run 47 Washer and Dryer stack 47 The Miele Waterproof system 48 Connection to the water supply 49 Connection to the drainage system 51 Electrical connection U K 52 Consumption data 53 Technical data 54 Programmable functions 56 Water plus system 56 Gentle action 57 Suds cooling in the Cottons programme 58 Increase the duration of the...

Page 6: ...ian The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine 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 wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufac...

Page 7: ...has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Do not install your washing machine 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 fitting at the rear of the machine has been removed ...

Page 8: ...roducts in this machine Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove washing Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Safety with children This machine is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with the controls Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm and supervise children whilst you are operating the machi...

Page 9: ...ic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future fSequence indicator lights Show which section of the wash programme has been reached gBuzzer button hCheck lights iDelay start button For delaying the start of a programme jStart Stop button For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started kI On 0 Off button For switching the m...

Page 10: ...e duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate Delay start The delay start time selected will appear in the display After the machine has started the delay start time counts down If the delay start time is more than 10 hours it will count down by the hour If it is less than 9 hours and 59 minutes it will count down minute by minute Once the delay start time has finished the ...

Page 11: ...out laundry and without detergent Using detergent could result in an excessive 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 Open the stopcock Press the I On 0 Off button in The indicator light for the Automatic programme will come on Press the H p...

Page 12: ...gs of between 35 and 45 Detergent Do not exceed the amounts of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads approx 1 3 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load Degree of soiling With most of the programmes you can specify the degree of soiling of the laundry The washing machine will then adjust the program...

Page 13: ...ts in this machine Sort the laundry by colour and by care label Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load Always wash whites and coloureds separately Curtains Remove lead weights first or place in a laundry bag Underwiring and collar stiffeners Any loo...

Page 14: ...oad 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 cleaning efficiency Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal Shut the door with a gentle swing DSelect a programme Press the e or button repeatedly until the indicator light for the programme you want lig...

Page 15: ... function You cannot select the degree of soiling or Water plus for every programme You can change the pre set temperature or spin speed by pressing the Temperature or Spin button In some programmes the maximum temperature and spin speed is limited The machine will not allow a higher value to be selected Press the Temperature or Spin button repeatedly until the indicator light for the value you wa...

Page 16: ...auses a low level of agitation and poor wash rinse and spin results Higher water consumption an additional rinse cycle will automatically switch in A burden to the environment Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments as follows i Detergent for the pre wash if the Degree of soiling has been set as Heavy add 1 4 of the total amount recommended j Detergent for the main wa...

Page 17: ...uch water is being absorbed by the laundry The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate HRemove the laundry when the programme as finished The Finish and Anti crease Sequence indicator lights will come on when the programme is finished Press the Door button to open the drum door Remove the laundry Only remove laundry from the machine once the drum has stopped t...

Page 18: ...ration of the main wash by 30 or 60 minutes instead of the standard default increase of 15 minutes See Programmable functions Water plus If the Water plus button is pressed the water level in the main wash and rinses is increased You can also alter the setting allocated to the Water plus button See Programmable functions Buzzer The buzzer will sound at the end of the programme or when Rinse hold h...

Page 19: ...ended in the final rinse water This reduces creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum immediately after the end of the programme To start the final spin The Rinse hold indicator light will illuminate Select the spin speed you want by pressing the spin speed button until the indicator light next to the spin speed you want illuminates The washing machine will then start the fi...

Page 20: ...6 standard Cottons 60 C Short programme 3 0 kg load and Light Degree of soiling setting Minimum iron Delicates cold to 60 C 8E764321 Max load 3 0 kg Fabric Synthetic fibres mixed fibres rayon and easy care cottons Curtains including net curtains specified as machine washable by the manufacturer Notes Due to the large amount of fine dust in curtains we recommend selecting the Heavy Degree of soilin...

Page 21: ...ening up and which can be washed in a Cottons programme Dark garments cold to 40 C Max load 3 0 kg Fabric Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres Note Wash inside out Shirts cold to 60 C Max load 2 0 kg Notes Pre treat collars and cuffs if necessary Wash silk garments in the Silks programme Denim cold to 60 C Max load 3 0 kg Notes Wash denim inside out Denim often contains excess dye and wi...

Page 22: ...licates b e 2 32 L L Woollens c 2 L L Silks e d e 2 L Express d a 2 32 L L Dark garments a 3 L L Shirts a 2 L L Jeans a 3 L Drain Spin L d Low water level Medium water level e High water level a Normal wash rhythm b Minimum iron Delicates c Woollens d Silks See the following page for more information about the programme sequences Programme sequence 22 ...

Page 23: ...ial features in the programme sequences Anti crease At the end of every programme with the exception of the Woollens programme the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anti crease phase 1 A second rinse is carried out when when a temperature of 60 C to 95 C has been selected A third rinse...

Page 24: ...sh apf Dry clean D Do not dry clean w Clean professionally x Suitable for chlorine bleaching 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 Garment care label symbols 24 ...

Page 25: ...I On 0 Off button Altering a programme Wash programme After the start of a programme it is no longer possible to select a different programme You will need to cancel the current programme before you can select a new one Temperature It is possible to alter the temperature up to 5 minutes after the start of a programme Spin speed You can select a different spin speed up until the final spin begins D...

Page 26: ...has been activated The Locked check light will come on if the Door button is pressed when the above conditions are present Safety lock The safety lock prevents the machine from being opened or the programme cancelled or the temperature or spin speed being altered during a wash programme To activate the safety lock Once the programme has started press the Start Stop button for at least 4 seconds un...

Page 27: ...is closed APress the Water plus and Temperature buttons at the same time and hold them pressed in until you reach step D BSwitch the machine on with the I On 0 Off button CPress the Degree of soiling light normal heavy button three times DThen release the Water Plus and Temperature buttons The Locked check light will flash ESwitch off the washing machine To deactivate the system lock Repeat steps ...

Page 28: ... 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 The right amount to dispense will depend on the following The quantity of laundry The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains Possibly slig...

Page 29: ...small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment If starching frequently clean the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel regularly See Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Do not use powder starch formulations or viscous liquid starch in the compartment as it will clog up Colour run and dye removers dyes Do not use colour run or dye remo...

Page 30: ...ces and other components because of the chemicals they contain R The washing machine must not be hosed down 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 Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash 70 C or above with powder ...

Page 31: ...t out of the machine Clean the detergent drawer with warm water Clean the siphon 1 Remove the siphon from compartment 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 detergent drawer housing Before replacing the detergent drawer use a bottle brush or similar to clean them out Clean...

Page 32: ...urn off the stopcock Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet hose to the stopcock Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove Clean the plastic filter Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight If water drips out tighte...

Page 33: ... not start Problem Possible cause Remedy The display remains dark and no indicator lights are lit up There is no power to the machine Check whether the mains plug is plugged in and switched on the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped The Locked CHECK light is flashing The electronic system lock has been activated De activate the electronic system lock The programme does not start when Drain Final s...

Page 34: ...t flashes appears in the display The water inlet is blocked or restricted Check whether the stopcock has been opened properly the inlet hose is kinked The filter in the water inlet hose is dirty Clean the filter The buzzer sounds and the Water inlet and Drain check lights flash appears in the display The Miele Waterproof system has reacted Call the Service Department The buzzer sounds and the Pre ...

Page 35: ...ter pressure is too low Clean the filter in the water inlet It may be useful to select the Water plus extra option Powder detergent used in conjunction with water softeners tends to become sticky In future add washing powder into the dispenser drawer first and then add the water softener Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment The siphon tube is ...

Page 36: ...tons 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load A stale smell is in the drum and on laundry Low temperature washing Before washing the next load run a Cottons 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load White residues which look like powder detergent are seen on dark textiles after washing The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not solu...

Page 37: ...lock is activated Deactivate the system lock as described in Changing the programme sequence System lock Power cut Open the drum door as described in Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure The door was not correctly 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 ...

Page 38: ...water will be retained in the machine Caution if laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding Procedure for draining the machine Place a suitable container under the access flap When draining water from the machine do not unscrew the drain filter completely or take it right out Unscrew the drain filter lid until water runs out...

Page 39: ...ng an obstruction should be removed Put the drain filter back in place and secure 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 Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Pull the emergency release downwards see illus...

Page 40: ... when the door is open Future updates PC The indicator or check light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Appliance guarantee Please see the guarantee card supplied with your machine Optional accessories Optional accessories for this washing machine are available from your Miele Dealer...

Page 41: ... f Flexible drain hose with detachable swivel elbow gFascia panel with controls hDetergent dispenser drawer iDrum door jAccess to drain filter drain pump and emergency release kHandle recesses for moving the machine lFour height adjustable feet Installation and connection 41 ...

Page 42: ...en moving the machine bElectricity supply cable cInlet hose with Waterproof system dDrain hose eTransit bar covers fRestraining clip for inlet hose and drain hose gRestraining clips for transit bars when removed Installation and connection 42 ...

Page 43: ...he machine in a corner 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 spinning 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 protrudes to t...

Page 44: ... 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 44 ...

Page 45: ... 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 machine 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 45 ...

Page 46: ...he machine is delivered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew Use a spirit level to check the machine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again using the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the housing All four counternuts must be firmly up against the hous...

Page 47: ...d Connections for electricity water and drainage should be installed in such a way that they remain accessible when the machine is in place Fitting instructions are supplied with the conversion kit All parts marked are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Department Washer and Dryer stack A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine A WTV stacking kit is necessary and can ...

Page 48: ...his protective sleeve A float switches off the safety valve preventing any more water from flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away 2 Electronic unit and washing machine housing Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine A float switches off the safety valves preventing any more water from flowing into the machine and water in the suds c...

Page 49: ...quire it to have a non return valve as the washing machine has been designed to comply with DIN regulations The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 100 and 1 000 kPa If it is higher than 1 000 kPa it is essential to fit a reducer valve Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with 3 4 thread The stopcock should be fitted by a qualified plu...

Page 50: ...nlet valve the dirt filter in the water inlet valve connection must not be removed Extension hose A 1 5 metre long metal extension hose is available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department as an optional extra This hose is tested to withstand pressures of up to 14 000 kPa and can be used as a flexible extension to the water supply N B Using this hose renders the Waterproof syste...

Page 51: ... 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 secure Make sure that the water can drain away freely without hindrance Otherwise there is a risk of water overflowing or of...

Page 52: ...nstall a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Do not connect via an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 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 ...

Page 53: ...ks 30 C 1 0 kg 0 25 39 36 min Express 40 C 3 0 kg 0 30 34 30 min Dark garments 40 C 3 0 kg 0 60 60 1 h 10 min 1 h 00 min Shirts 60 C 2 0 kg 1 00 59 1 h 12 min 1 h 02 min Denim 40 C 3 0 kg 0 50 52 1 h 00 min 50 min 1 EN 60456 test programme 2 Short programme for test institutes the degree of Soiling must be set to Light 1 EN 60456 test progamme with spin speed of 1200 rpm Consumption data can vary ...

Page 54: ...e Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see plug Consumption data see Consumption data Water flow pressure minimum 100 kPa 1 bar Water flow pressure maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar 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 54 ...

Page 55: ...Programmable functions for changing standard settings The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requirements ...

Page 56: ...n and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button comes on D and then release the Start Stop button The Buzzer indicator light will flash on and off once A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 1 2 or 3 EEach subsequent press of the Start Stop button will select a different setting The ...

Page 57: ...hed off The drum door is properly closed APress the Start Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button once The Buzzer indicator light will flash twice A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or ...

Page 58: ...emory Before you begin first ensure that The washing machine is switched off The drum door is properly closed APress the Start Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button twice The Buzzer indicator light will flash...

Page 59: ...t until the indicator light for the Start Stop button starts comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button three times The Buzzer indicator light will flash four times A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 1 2 or 3 FEach subsequent press of the Start Stop button will select a different setting The number alternating with the P in the display refers ...

Page 60: ...roperly closed APress the Start Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button four times The Buzzer indicator light will flash five times A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 1 2 or 3 FEach subse...

Page 61: ...on in CWait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button five times The Buzzer indicator light will flash six times A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1 0 keypad tone is deactivated 1 keypad tone is activated FPressing the Start Stop button will change the display message from 0 to 1 activ...

Page 62: ...ly closed APress the Start Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button six times The Buzzer indicator light will flash seven times A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1 0 the memory funct...

Page 63: ... whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button seven times The Buzzer indicator light will flash eight times A P will flash in the display alternating with the number 0 or 1 0 the automatic pre wash is deactivated 1 the automatic pre wash is activated...

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