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- Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 404 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. M.-Nr. 05 819 571...
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Page 2: Caring For Our Environment
Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your The transport and protective packing dealer, your local waste collection has been selected from materials which centre or scrap merchant about are environmentally friendly for disposal potential recycling schemes. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Caring for our environment......... . 2 Disposal of the packing material . - Page 4 Contents Detergent ............28 Water softeners .
- Page 5 The Miele Waterproof system ........
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Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
Repairs should only be This appliance should not be undertaken by a Miele approved operated by children. Supervise its engineer. use by the elderly or infirm. Ensure current is not supplied to the... - Page 7 If the connection cable is faulty it of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there must only be replaced by a Miele is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate approved service technician to protect vicinity.
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Page 8: Disposal Of Your Old Machine
Always make sure the drum is the instructions on the packaging. If in stationary before reaching in to doubt, contact the Miele Customer Ser- remove washing. Reaching into a vice Dept. or your Miele Dealer. moving drum is extremely dangerous. -
Page 9: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance Delicates and Silks / programmes Special programmes – Programme for hand-washable In these programmes, the laundry is fabrics (Silks /) washed and spun very gently to reduce creasing and the amount of ironing Hand-washable fabrics which crease required, thus providing "Easy care"... -
Page 10: Future Updates (Pc)
When, for example, new programmes are developed or new fabrics are introduced, a service engineer will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly. Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available. -
Page 11: Control Panel
Description of the appliance Control panel a START button e Programme selector starts the wash programme for selecting the wash programme and temperature for that programme. b Additional option buttons The programme selector can be Additional options can be added to turned clockwise or anti-clockwise the basic programme. -
Page 12: Important Control Panel Features
Description of the appliance Important control panel Select the spin speed. features Press the "Spin" button to select a different spin speed. However, you Programme selector cannot select a spin speed higher than the maximum allowed for the basic The programme selector is used to set wash programme chosen. -
Page 13: Before Using For The First Time
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. -
Page 14: Washing Environmentally And Economically
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 which may be the load. recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging. –... -
Page 15: How To Wash Correctly
How to wash correctly Brief instructions See the "Programme chart" in the next section for information on which Please note: programmes to use for different fabric To help familiarise yourself with how to types. use your washing machine please read the sections "Before washing", "Selecting a programme"... -
Page 16: Programme Chart
How to wash correctly Programme chart COTTONS 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 and incontinent laundry. - Page 17 How to wash correctly DELICATES 21 + COLD Fabric Acrylics, acetate and triacetate, 100% cotton easy care shirts and blouses. Curtains, specified machine-washable by the manufacturer. Additional options Soak, Pre-wash, Intensive Notes – For heavy soiling where staining is visible, use the Intensive additional option.
- Page 18 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".
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Page 19: Before Washing
How to wash correctly Before washing Do not use solvent-based A Sort the laundry 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. -
Page 20: Selecting A Programme
How to wash correctly F Select a programme Selecting 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. -
Page 21: Additional Options
How to wash correctly Additional options Pre-wash H Select additional option(s) For heavily soiled laundry and items with dried on stains. Additional options can be selected as long as they are compatible with the Soak basic programme being used. Each press of the top button selects the For heavily soiled and stained items additional option in the following order: with protein stains (e.g. -
Page 22: Add Detergent
For programmes with a pre-wash you See section on "Detergent" for further will need to purchase a special information on detergent and the container from the Miele Spare Parts amount to dispense. department which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent J Press the START button. -
Page 23: At The End Of A Programme
How to wash correctly At the end of a programme Check that all items have been When the Anti-crease/Finish indicator removed from the drum. Items left in light comes on the laundry can be the drum could discolour other items removed from the drum. -
Page 24: Adding Or Removing Laundry After A Programme Has Started
How to wash correctly Adding or removing laundry The door cannot be opened, when: after a programme has started – the suds temperature is above 55°C. Laundry can be added or removed – the water is above a certain level. after the programme has started when –... -
Page 25: Interrupting A Programme
How to wash correctly Interrupting a programme Skipping a programme stage ^ Switch the washing machine off with ^ Turn the programme selector to Finish . the I-ON/0-OFF button. To continue with the same programme: As soon as the programme sequence indicator light for the programme stage ^ Switch the washing machine back on you want the programme to continue at... -
Page 26: Programme Sequence
How to wash correctly Programme sequence MINIMUM IRON This washing machine has fully Main wash electronic controls with automatic load recognition. This machine takes in the Water level: low right amount of water required for the Wash rhythm: normal programme depending on the amount Rinses of laundry and its absorbency rate. - Page 27 How to wash correctly WOOLLENS / Starch Main wash Water level: low Water level: medium Wash rhythm: normal Wash rhythm: Woollens Final spin: yes Rinses Separate rinse Water level: medium No of rinses: 2 Water level: high Spinning No of rinses: 2 Rinse and interim spin : yes Final spin: yes...
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Page 28: Detergent
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft ^ Add detergent to the compartments water. as follows: Miele do not recommend connecting i = Detergent for pre-wash the machine to a household water (if selecting a pre-wash add softener. -
Page 29: Fabric Conditioners And Liquid Starch
Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid If starching frequently, the dispenser starch compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel Fabric conditioners make garments soft will need regular cleaning to remove and fluffy to handle and help prevent any residual starch. See "Cleaning static cling when tumble drying. -
Page 30: Cleaning And Care
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 suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. It... -
Page 31: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues regularly. ^ Clean the siphon. 1. Remove the siphon from compartment §. Wash under running warm water. Clean the ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser siphon tube in the same way. drawer until a resistance is felt. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet
Cleaning and care ^ First turn off the stopcock. Cleaning the filter in the water inlet ^ Unscrew the threaded union connecting the free end of the inlet The washing machine has a filter to hose to the stopcock. protect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose should be checked every six months, or more... -
Page 33: Problem Solving Guide
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. -
Page 34: The Wash Programme Stops And A Fault Indicator Light Comes On
Problem solving guide The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes Remedy A Fault indicator Possible cause The Check drain light The water outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the flashes. blocked. drain pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain... -
Page 35: A Fault Indicator Light Comes On But The Wash Programme Continues As Normal
Problem solving guide A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal. Remedy A Fault indicator Possible cause The Check drain The drain outlet is Clean the fluff filter and the drain light flashes. restricted. pump as described in "Problem solving guide - Opening the door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure". -
Page 36: General Problems Or An Unsatisfactory Wash Result
Problem solving guide General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine The four feet are not Level the machine. See shakes during the resting evenly on the advice on installation. spin cycle. floor. The laundry has not The spin speed selected Select a higher spin speed been spun... - Page 37 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergent Liquid detergents do not – Use a general purpose does not give the contain bleaching washing machine powder required result. agents. They do not containing a bleaching remove fruit, coffee and agent.
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Page 38: The Drum Door Cannot Be Opened By Pressing The Door Button
Problem solving guide The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the Door button. Problem Remedy The machine is not Put the plug in the socket and switch on. connected to the electricity supply. The washing machine is Switch the machine on with the I-ON/0-OFF button. not switched on. -
Page 39: Opening The Drum Door In The Event Of A Blocked Drain Outlet And/Or Power Failure
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the Blocked drain outlet event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is blocked, up to and/or power failure 25 litres of water will be retained in the machine. ^ Switch the washing machine off. There is a filter flap opener behind the Caution: if laundry has been detergent drawer fascia panel. -
Page 40: Opening The Drum Door
Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: Make sure the fluff 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. -
Page 41: Customer Contact
In the event of any faults which you be monitored and recorded to cannot remedy yourself please contact improve our service. – Your Miele dealer or – Your nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover for the address). When contacting the Service... -
Page 42: Installation And Connection
Installation and connection Front view a Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system h Detergent dispenser drawer b Electricity supply cable i Drum door c - f Flexible drain hose (with j Flap for fluff filter, drain pump and detachable swivel elbow) emergency release g Facia panel with controls k Handle recesses for moving the... -
Page 43: Rear View
Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid edge for holding when e Transit bar covers moving the machine f Restraining clip for: b Electricity supply cable – Inlet hose c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system – Drain hose d Drainage hose –... -
Page 44: Installation Surface
(available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept). ^ To remove the left and right covers 1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the cover as illustrated. - Page 45 Installation and connection ^ Using the spanner supplied turn the ^ Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°, left-hand transit bar 90°, then then ^ withdraw the transit bar. ^ withdraw the transit bar.
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Page 46: Re-Fitting The Transit Bars
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). -
Page 47: Levelling The 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. -
Page 48: Building Under A Continuous Worktop/In A Kitchen Run
Installation and connection Building under a continuous Washer and Dryer stack worktop/in a kitchen run A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked with the washing machine. A stacking – A special building under conversion kit* is required. kit* is necessary and can be purchased The machine lid must be replaced by from the Miele Spare Parts Department. -
Page 49: The Miele Waterproof System
Installation and connection The Miele Waterproof system 2) Electronic unit and washing machine housing The Miele Waterproof system protects the washing machine from water – Sump damage. Any leaking water is collected in a The system consists of three main sump in the base of the appliance. -
Page 50: Connection To The Water Supply
Installation and connection Connection to the water supply The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electrical components. The Water- proof system must only be connected to its own stopcock. It must not be connected to mixer taps or similar and must not be fitted in areas where there is the risk of water or other liquids reaching it. - Page 51 The machine should be connected to a Maintenance and care mains water supply in accordance with If you intend to unscrew the Miele local and national safety regulations. Waterproof system hose from the The German authorities do not require it...
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Page 52: Connection To The Drainage System
5 m. The machine. necessary parts can be purchased 2. Connected securely to a plastic drain from the Miele Spare Parts Department pipe with a rubber nipple. There is no or your Miele dealer. need to use a non-return valve. -
Page 53: Electrical Connection U.k
Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the All electrical work should be carried out terminal in the plug which is marked only by a suitably qualified and with the letter E or by the earth symbol competent person, in strict accordance z or coloured green, or green and with national and local safety... - Page 54 Installation and connection Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non-rewireable plug, the following information applies: If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product, it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted.
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Page 55: Consumption Data
Consumption data Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Normal Intensive COTTONS 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 1 h 32 min 1 h 47 min 60°C 5.0 kg 0.95 – 1 h 56 min 60°C 5.0 kg 0.95 1 h 26 min 1 h 56 min 40°C... -
Page 56: Technical Data
Technical data Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58.0 cm Depth with door open 94.5 cm Weight 94 kg Max. 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... - Page 57 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...
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Page 58: Programmable Functions
Programmable functions The programmable functions can be The settings are as follows: used to tailor washing programmes to Setting 1: suit your individual requirements. an increase in the rinse water level for The programmable functions are the programmes listed. activated with the help of the START button and the programme selector. - Page 59 Programmable functions Follow steps A to G to programme E Turn the programme selector to the COTTONS 75°C position: and store in memory. The Soak/Pre-wash sequence indicator Before you begin, first ensure that: light will briefly flash twice in 2 second –...
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Page 60: Gentle Action
Programmable functions A Press the START button and keep it Gentle action pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. Activating gentle action reduces the drum action and is suitable for B Switch the machine on with the washing slightly soiled articles more I-ON / 0-OFF button. -
Page 61: Top-Up Rinse For Cottons
Programmable functions A Press the START button and keep it Top-up rinse for COTTONS pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. When this is activated, additional wa- ter flows into the drum at the end of B Switch the machine on with the the main wash and the suds are I-ON/0-OFF button. -
Page 62: Memory Function
Programmable functions A Press the START button and keep it Memory function pressed in whilst carrying out steps B to C. If an additional option(s) is selected for a programme, and / or the spin B Switch the machine on with the speed is altered, the machine stores I-ON/0-OFF button. -
Page 63: Soak
Programmable functions A Press the START button and keep it Soak pressed in whilst carrying out steps A length of time of between 30 minutes B to C. and 2 hours can be programmed in 30 B Switch the machine on with the minute increments for the soak process. - Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/2103 M.-Nr. 05 819 571 / 01 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.