Operating instructions for Washing machine W 404 Plus 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.
Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing material Disposal of your old appliance or machine The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Electrical and electronic appliances / machines often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment.
Contents Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Altering a programme once selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Skipping a programme stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To cancel or select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and safety instructions To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner of the machine.
Warning and safety instructions 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. 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.
Warning and safety instructions 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. or your Miele Dealer. Textiles which have been pretreated in solvent based cleaning agents must be thoroughly rinsed in clean water before being washed in the machine.
Description of the appliance Special programmes Delicates and Silks / programmes – Programme for hand-washable fabrics (Silks /) In these programmes, the laundry is washed and spun very gently to reduce creasing and the amount of ironing required, thus providing "Easy care" for your laundry. Hand-washable fabrics which crease easily and do not contain wool can be washed in the Silks / programme (30°C temperature only).
Description of the appliance 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.
Description of the appliance Control panel a Start button Starts the wash programme b Additional option buttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to select either the Intensive, Pre-wash, or Soak option or a combination of these options. Use the lower button to select the Water plus option.
Description of the appliance Important control panel features Programme selector The programme selector is used to set the basic wash programme and the temperature for that programme. Additional option buttons Additional options can be added to the basic programme. Use the top button to select either the Intensive, the Pre-wash or the Soak option or a combination of these options. Use the lower button to select the Water plus option.
Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See the relevant section under "Installation". Also check that the fluff filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared for using for the first time. To activate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent.
Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. – Do not exceed the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging. – Use the Mixed wash or the Quick wash programme for smaller amounts of laundry. – Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load).
How to wash correctly Brief instructions Please note: To help familiarise yourself with how to use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Selecting a programme" and "At the end of a programme" in detail. See the "Programme chart" in the next section for information on which programmes to use for different fabric types.
How to wash correctly Programme chart Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9ö876 Fabric Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nappies. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive, Water plus Notes – Only use the Cottons 95°C programme for heavily soiled laundry. – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the Intensive additional option.
How to wash correctly Delicates cold to 40°C 21 Fabric For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres and easy care cotton shirts and blouses. Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machinewashable by the manufacturer. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive Notes – For heavy soiling or where staining is visible, use the Intensive additional option. – Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
How to wash correctly Quick wash 7 Fabric Very lightly soiled fabrics, which can be washed in the Cottons programme. Additional option Water plus Notes – Use less detergent (as for a half load). – If fabrics have a high proportion of man-made fibres it is advisable to programme the machine for "Gentle Action". See "Programmable functions". Note that this programme is not suitable for delicate items. Detergent Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics. Max. load 2.
Garment care label symbols / Hand wash (If no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold) h Do not wash apf Dry clean D Do not dry clean y 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 19
Garment care label symbols Before washing A Sort the laundry ,Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine. ^ Sort the laundry by colour and by care label symbol. 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 washed together with other garments. Always wash whites and coloureds separately. ^ Empty all pockets. ,Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.
Garment care label symbols Selecting a programme F Select a programme B Switch on the washing machine ^ Press in the I-On/0-Off button. C Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button and open the drum door. D Load the drum ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. To achieve best results it is advisable to make up mixed loads consisting of both large and small items.
Garment care label symbols Additional options H Select additional option(s) Additional options can be selected as long as they are compatible with the basic programme being used. Each press of the top button selects the additional option in the following order: Intensive or Intensive and Pre-wash or Intensive and Soak or Pre-wash or Soak or no option selected. Use the lower button to select or deselect the Water plus option. Pre-wash For heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains.
Garment care label symbols I Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . too little results in the following: – Laundry will not be properly clean and will in time become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles cling to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. . . . too much results in the following: – Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash, rinse and spin results.
Garment care label symbols At the end of a programme When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator light comes on the laundry can be removed from the drum. (This light stays on at the end of the programme and remains on until the selector is turned back to the Finish position). K Open the drum door ^ Press the Door button. L Remove the laundry. ,Only remove laundry from the machine once the drum has stopped turning. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could result in injury.
Garment care label symbols Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started The door cannot be opened, if: Laundry can be added or removed after the programme has started when using the following programmes: – the water is above a certain level. – Cottons – the suds temperature is above 55°C. – the programme has reached the Final spin stage. – Minimum iron – Quick wash – Mixed wash – Starch ^ Press the Door button in and hold it until the door springs open. ^ Add or remove items.
Garment care label symbols Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage ^ Switch the washing machine off with the I-On/0-Off button. ^ Turn the programme selector to Finish. To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage you want the programme to continue at starts flashing: ^ Switch the washing machine back on again with the I-On/0-Off button.
Garment care label symbols Programme sequence This washing machine has fully electronic controls with automatic load recognition. This machine takes in the right amount of water required for the programme depending on the amount of laundry and its absorbency rate. This means that programme cycles and durations shown in the display can vary. The programme sequences outlined below are based on the basic programme with a full load. Additional options which can be selected have not been taken into account.
Garment care label symbols Woollens / Main wash Water level: medium Wash rhythm: Woollens Rinses Water level: medium No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin2): yes Final spin: yes Quick wash Main wash Water level: low Wash rhythm: normal Rinses Water level: medium No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin2): yes Final spin: yes Mixed wash Main wash Water level: low Wash rhythm: normal Rinses Water level: high No of rinses: 2 Spinning Rinse and interim spin2): yes Final spin: yes 28 Starch Wa
Detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated), tablets, liquid tablets and special application detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets are suitable for full loads but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others and may not be suitable for Quick wash programmes.
Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to items of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen. ^ Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme ^ Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to compartment §. Do not exceed the maximum level mark.
Cleaning and care ,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 nonabrasive detergent or soap and water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ Clean the fascia panel with a damp cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth. ^ The drum can be cleaned using a suitable proprietary stainless-steel cleaning agent following the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues regularly. ^ Clean the siphon. ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt. Press down the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine. ^ Clean the detergent drawer with warm water. 32 1. Remove the siphon from compartment §. Wash under running warm water. Clean the siphon tube in the same way. 2. Replace the siphon.
Cleaning and care 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 there are frequent interruptions to the water supply. To clean the filter in the water inlet valve ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew. To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose: ^ First turn off the stopcock.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. ,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous. The programme does not start. Problem Possible cause The Anti-crease/Finish There is no power.
Problem solving guide The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on. Problem The Check drain light flashes. The Check inlet light flashes. The Check inlet and Check drain lights are flashing. Possible cause Remedy A The water outlet is blocked. Clean the fluff 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". The drain hose has been fixed too high. The maximum drain height is 1 m.
Problem solving guide A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. Problem Possible cause Remedy A The Check drain light flashes. The drain outlet is Clean the drain filter and the drain restricted. pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure". The Check inlet light flashes. The water inlet is restricted. Check whether – the stopcock is opened wide enough. – the inlet hose is kinked.
Problem solving guide General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakes during the spin cycle. The four feet are not resting evenly on the floor. Level the machine. See installation. The laundry has not been spun satisfactorily. The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed was too low. next time. The pump makes strange noises. These do not indicate a fault. They occur at the end of a pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Liquid detergent Liquid detergents do does not give the not contain bleaching required result. agents. They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains. Remedy – Use a general purpose washing machine powder containing a bleaching agent. – Pour stain removers into compartment j of the dispenser drawer and liquid detergent into a dispenser ball. – Never put stain removers and liquid detergent together in the dispenser drawer.
Problem solving guide The drum door does not open when you press the Door button. Problem Remedy The machine is not connected to the electricity supply. Put the plug in the socket and switch on. The washing machine is not switched on. Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. 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 correctly engaged.
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel. Blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to 25 litres of 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.
Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: ,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. ^ Remove the drain filter completely. ^ Clean it thoroughly. ^ Pull the emergency release downwards (see illustration). The drum door will open.
Problem solving guide Customer contact Optional accessories In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself please contact Optional accessories for this washing machine are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. – Your Miele dealer or – Your nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover for the address).
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Fascia panel with controls h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Access to fluff filter, drain pump and emergency release k Handle recesses for moving the machine l Four height adjustable feet 43
Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose (tested to withstand pressure of at least 7,000 kPa) d Drain hose e Transit bar covers f Restraining clip for: – Inlet hose – Drain hose – Electricity supply cable – Transit bars when removed 44
Installation and connection Installation surface Installing the washing machine 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. 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 the rear of the washing machine as well as by the handle recesses at the front.
Installation and connection ^ Using the spanner supplied turn the left-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, then ^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
Installation and connection ,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. ^ 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.
Installation and connection Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction. Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew. Incorrect installation may increase electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are used to level the machine.
Installation and connection Washer and Dryer stack 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. Building under a continuous worktop/in a kitchen run A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A "WTV" stacking kit* is necessary and can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Please note – A special building under conversion kit* is required.
Installation and connection The Miele water protection system The Miele water protection system protects the washing machine from 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 pressure of more than 7,000 kPa. 2) Electronic unit and washing machine housing – Sump Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine.
Installation and connection 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. The machine is designed to operate with a flow pressure of between 100 kPa and 1,000 kPa. If it is higher than 1,000 kPa it is essential to fit a reducer valve.
Installation and connection Connection to the drainage system Drain hose connection: The machine drains via a drain pump with a delivery head of 1 metre*. Please note the following 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 required, with a sharp twist and pull. If required, the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m.
Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. 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.
Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres 5.0 kg 1.70 45 5.0 kg 0.95 45 5.0 kg 0.95 45 5.0 kg 0.50 45 5.0 kg 0.50 45 40°C1) 2.5 kg 0.45 49 40°C 2.5 kg 0.45 49 1 h 01 min 1 h 16 min 1.0 kg 0.35 65 49 min 59 min 1.0 kg 0.24 39 37 min – 2.0 kg 0.
Technical data Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 94.5 cm Weight 93 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data see "Consumption data" Water flow pressure min. 100 Pa (1 bar) Water flow pressure max. 1.000 Pa (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.
Programmable functions for changing standard settings
Programmable functions The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to suit your individual requirements. The programmable functions are activated with the help of the Start button and the programme selector. Water plus system Selecting the Water plus additional option increases the water intake in the programmes listed below. The settings are as follows: Setting 1: an increase in the rinse water level for the programmes listed.
Programmable functions Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory. E Turn the programme selector to the Cottons 75°C position: Before you begin, first ensure that: The Soak/Pre-wash sequence indicator light will briefly flash twice in 2 second intervals, to show that factory Setting 2 is stored in memory. – The washing machine is switched off. – The machine is properly closed. – The programme selector is at Finish.
Programmable functions Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for washing slightly soiled articles more gently. It should be activated for garments with a single bar under the care label and for articles which feel too hard after they have been dried. Gentle action can be used with the Cottons, Quick wash, Starch and Mixed wash programmes.
Programmable functions Top-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. Top-up rinse takes place when temperatures of 95°C and 75°C are selected. Top-up rinse should be activated: – to prevent the danger of scalding if the drain hose is hooked over the edge of a sink or basin. – where the drainage pipes do not comply with DIN 1986.
Programmable functions Memory function If an additional option(s) is selected for a programme, and / or the spin speed is altered, the machine stores these changes in memory at the start of a programme. When that particular programme is chosen again, the display will show the additional option(s) and / or spin speed which have been stored for that programme in the memory. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. B Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button.
Programmable functions Soak A length of time of between 30 minutes and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 minute increments for the soak process. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. B Switch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. If the soak button is pressed the selected soak time will be carried out for the period selected before the wash programme is run. C Wait until the Start indicator light comes on . . .
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