Miele w 4449 - Manual

This washing machine conforms tocurrent safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however,lead to personal injury and damageto property. To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the washing machine,please read these instructionscarefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain importanti...

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externallyvisible damage.Do not install or use a damagedwashing machine. ~ Before connecting the washing machine, ensure that the connectiondata on the data plate (voltage andconnected load) match the mainselectricity supply....

~ This washing machine may only be used in mobile installations such asships if a risk assessment of theinstallation has been carried out by asuitably qualified engineer. ~ Do not make any alterations to the washing machine, unless authorised todo so by Miele. Correct use ~ Do not install your washi...

~ Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent based cleaningagents must be thoroughly rinsed inclean water before being washed in themachine. ~ Never use solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing benzene,in this machine, as this may result indamage to component parts and createtoxic f...

Control panel a Programme buttons For selecting a washing programme. b Display with Menu buttons See the next pages for moreinformation. c PC / Optical interface This is used by service techniciansto run diagnostic checks on yourmachine and can also be used toupdate programming data in thefuture. d ...

Display The display is used for the following: Selecting and displaying settings – Temperature – Spin speed – Soak duration – Delay start – Cancelling a programme – Safety lock – Estimated programme duration Selecting programmes via thedisplay By pressing the Further programmes button, you can selec...

Menu buttons Various settings are made via the Menu buttons. They are used to alter or confirm thevalue displayed above the vertical line. To alter a setting: Cottons Duration: 1:49 h 60°C 1600 rpm Pressing the left hand Menu button under 60°C alters the temperature and pressing the right hand Menu ...

Preparing the washingmachine Before using the machine for the firsttime ensure that it is correctlyinstalled and connected. See"Installation and connection". Alsocheck that the drain filter is securelytightened to prevent the risk of waterleaks during use. This washing machine hasundergone a...

For safety reasons, spinning is notpossible until the machine has beenset up for using for the first time. Toactivate the spinning function youmust run a wash programme withoutlaundry.This will also fill the dispensingsystem tube with liquid detergent. Priming the liquid detergentdispensing system S...

How automatic liquiddetergent dispensing works If you start a programme using auto-matic dispensing, the washing machinewill calculate how much detergent todispense according to the dosage levelset, the amount of laundry in the drumand the degree of soiling specified.This means that the correct amou...

Useful tips The correct liquid detergent You can fill the container with anybrand of liquid detergent. However, it isadvisable to fill it with the brand youtend to use most frequently . Make a note of the brand name of theliquid detergent below to remind you ofthe name when you need to buy somemore....

Energy and water consumption – Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size ofthe load.To make the most out of yourmachine, load the maximum dry loadfor the programme you are using. – Use the Automatic and Express programmes for small loads. – When smaller amounts of laundry are was...

Brief instructions The headings numbered A , B , C , . . . show the operating sequence and canbe used as brief instructions. A Sort the laundry ^ Empty all pockets. , Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can causedamage to garments andcomponents in the machine. ^ Badly soiled areas...

B Switch on the washing machine The interior drum lighting will come on. C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load looselyin the drum. Mixing both large andsmall items gives better wash resultsand also helps distribute the loadevenly during spinning...

You can now set the temperature andspin speed you want via the Menu buttons. Cottons Duration: 1:49 h 60°C 1600 rpm ^ By pressing the left hand Menu button under 60°C you can alter the temperature, and by pressing theright hand Menu button under 1600 rpm you can alter the spin speed. Pressing the Fu...

E Add detergent Too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become greyand hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. Too much detergent results in: – Excessive foam which causes a low lev...

Detergent dispensing drawer If you want to run a programme usingpowder detergent or specialapplication agents, these should beadded to the detergent dispensingdrawer. Please note: – If using powder detergent or special application agents, do not press the Automatic dispensing button, as this will ca...

H Remove the laundry when theprogramme has finished In the anti-crease phase after theprogramme has finished, the followingwill appear alternately in the display: Cottons Anti-crease 60°C 1600 rpm and Cottons Finish 60°C 1600 rpm ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Remove the laundry. C...

Short For light to nomal soiling with no visiblestaining. The duration of the main wash isreduced. Water plus The water level in the main wash andthe rinses will be increased if the Water plus option is selected. Pre-wash For laundry with large amounts of dirte.g. dust, sand. Further extras Soak For...

Final spin speed Programme rpm Cottons 1600 Minimum iron 1200 Delicates 600 Woollens 1200 Automatic 1200 Shirts 600 Express 1600 Denim 900 Hygiene 1600 Dark garments 1200 Curtains 600 Pillows 1200 Silks 400 Sportswear 1200 Outerwear 800 First wash 1200 Proofing 1000 Drain / Spin 1600 Separate rinse ...

With delay start you can choose whenyou want the programme to end. Thestart of a programme can be delayedfrom 30 minutes up to a maximum of24 hours, allowing you to make use ofnight-time economy electricity rates, forexample. The current time of day needs tohave been set for delay start to workcorre...

Cottons 98E76 * 30°C to 95°C Max. load 6.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,underwear, T-shirts etc. Extra options Pre-wash, Soak, Short, Water plus, Rinse hold, Extra rinse Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and Short extra option Mini...

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. Extra options Short, Water plus, Rinse hold Express 76 * cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg Fabric Small loads of items which require freshening up and which canbe washed in...

Main wash Rinses Spinning Water level Wash rhythm Water level Rinses Interim spin Final spin Cottons d a ( 2-4 3)4) L L Minimum iron ( c e 2-3 5) L L Delicates e d e 3 – L Woollens e e e 2 L L Automatic ( abc e 2-3 5) L L Shirts e c e 2 – L Express d b d 2-3 5) L L Denim ( c e 3 – L Hygiene d b ( 3-...

Washing The figure quoted in the bucket is themaximum temperature the garmentcan be washed at. The number ofbars under the symbol indicates thelevel of agitation permitted. 9 No bar under the symbol: =normal agitation 4 One bar under the symbol: =reduced agitation c Two bars under the symbol: =much ...

Cancelling a programme You can cancel a programme at anytime after it has started. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Stopped: Cancel programme Continue OK ^ Press the right hand Menu button under OK . The suds will be pumped away. If you want to remove the laundry: ^ Press the Door button. If you want ...

Adding or removing laundryafter a programme has started ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Add or remove items. ^ Close the drum door. The programme will continueautomatically. Please note: Once a programme has started themachine cannot recognise anyadjustment to the load. For this rea...

The correct detergent All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. 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 n...

The right amount to dispense willdepend on the following: – The soiling level of the laundry Lightly soiledNo visible dirt or stains. Possiblyslight body odour. Normally soiledVisibly dirty and/or just a few slightstains. Heavily soiledVisible dirt and stains and/or dried onsoiling. – The quantity o...

Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Fabric conditioners make garments softto handle and help prevent static clingwhen tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to itemsof laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths andbed linen. Automatic dispensing of fabricconditioner or liquid starch tolaundry at the...

, Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply andwithdraw the plug from the socketbefore cleaning the machine. , The washing machine must not be hosed down. A range of Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products are available toorder from your Dealer, the Miele SpareParts Department...

Cleaning the siphon and conditionerchannel 1 . Remove the siphon from compartment § and rinse under warm running water. Clean thesiphon tube in the same way. 2 . Replace the siphon. ^ Clean the fabric conditioner channelusing a brush and warm water. If starching frequently, thoroughlyclean the sipho...

Cleaning the dispensing unit The container should be cleaned eachtime you change brand of liquiddetergent. Cleaning the container and lid , Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners orall-purpose cleaning agents.These might damage plasticsurfaces and other componentsbecause of the chemi...

Cleaning the filter in the waterinlet The washing machine has a filter toprotect the water inlet valve. The accessible filter in the union in theopen end of the inlet hose should bechecked every six months, or moreoften if there are frequent interruptionsto the external water supply. ^ First turn of...

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of themachine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put rightwithout contacting the Service Department. , Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in stric...

Fault messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy A 2 FaultCheck drainagesystem – The water outlet is blocked orrestricted. – The drain hose has been fixed too high. – Clean the drain filter and the drain pump. – The maximum delivery head is 1 m. 2 FaultWater intakeOpen stopcock The water ...

Problems with the automatic liquid detergent dispensingsystem Problem Possible cause Remedy No liquid detergenthas been dispensed. The liquid detergentcontainer and tube areempty. Add liquid detergent to thecontainer and fill the tube withliquid detergent as describedin "Before using for the fir...

Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is notclean even though thedosage level is setcorrectly. Liquid detergentsusually contain nobleaching agents.They do not removefruit, coffee and teastains. – Instead of liquid detergent, use a general purposepowder detergentcontaining a bleachingagent. or – ...

General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine shakesduring the spin cycle. The machine feet are notlevel. Level the machine (see"Installation). The laundry has notbeen spun properly andis still wet. The machine detected animbalance during the finalspin and reduced thespin speed auto...

An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Grey, greasyparticles cling towashed laundry. Insufficient amounts ofdetergent were used tobreak down the particlesof grease in heavilysoiled laundry. – Use more detergent. – Before washing the next load run a Cottons 95°Cprogramme with pow...

The door will not open Possible cause Remedy The machine is notconnected to theelectricity supply and/or isnot switched on. Insert the plug in the socket and switch on and/orswitch the machine on with the I-On/0-Off button. The safety lock has beenactivated. Deactivate the safety lock as described i...

Once the flow of water ceases: ^ Remove the drain filter completely. ^ Clean it thoroughly. ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from thefilter housing. Turn the impeller byhand to check that it rotates freely.Any foreign object causing anobstruction should be removed. ^...

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele,please quote the model and serialnumber of your machine, both of whichare shown on the data...

Front view a Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system b Electricity supply cable c - f Flexible drain hose (with detachable swivel elbow) g Control panel h Detergent dispenser drawer i Drum door j Access to drain filter, drain pumpand emergency release k Four height adjustable feet Installation a...

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the machine b Electricity supply cable c Inlet hose with "Waterproof" system d Drain hose e Transit bar covers f Restraining clip for inlet hose anddrain hose g Restraining clips for transit barswhen removed h Dispensing tube for automatic li...

Installation surface A concrete floor is the most suitableinstallation surface for a washingmachine, being far less prone tovibration during the spin cycle thanwooden floorboards or a carpetedsurface. Please note the following points: ^ The machine must be level andsecurely positioned. ^ To avoid vi...

, To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must becovered after the transit bars havebeen removed. ^ Fit the covers onto the two holes.Then plug the holes as shown withthe caps. ^ Secure the transit bars to the back ofthe washing machine. Make sure thatholes b are fitted over retai...

Levelling the machine The machine must stand perfectly levelon all four feet to ensure safe andproper operation. Incorrect installation may increaseelectricity and water consumption andmay cause the machine to move about. Screwing out and adjusting the feet The four adjustable screw feet are usedto ...

Dispensing unit The dispensing unit (liquid detergentcontainer, lid and base) are storedin the drum when the washingmachine is delivered. ^ Open the door (the washing machinemust be connected to the electricitysupply). ^ Remove the dispensing unit. a Container (capacity: 5 litres) b Lid c Dispensing...

Fitting the tube , The tube must not be kinked, squashed or damaged in any way.Do not remove the stopper at theend of the tube until after it has beenfitted. If dirt were to get into the tube,it could damage the pump. ^ Place the dispensing unit in theposition you have chosen for it. ^ Take the end ...

Fitting the base , Only use the screws supplied to secure the dispensing unit to thelid of the washing machine.Using different screws coulddamage the washing machine. The tube must be attached to the outlet underneath the base before thebase is screwed into position. ^ Use a thin screwdriver to remo...

The Miele Waterproof system The Miele Waterproof system protectsthe washing machine from waterdamage. The system consists of three maincomponents: 1) the inlet hose 2) the electronic unit and the washing machine housing 3) the drain hose 1) Inlet hose – The inlet hose is fitted with an additional el...

Connection to the water supply , The plastic casing of the safety valve contains electricalcomponents. The Waterproof systemmust only be connected to its ownstopcock. It must not be connectedto mixer taps or similar and must notbe fitted in areas where there is therisk of water or other liquidsreach...

Maintenance and care If you intend to unscrew the MieleWaterproof system hose from thestopcock it is essential to disconnectthe machine from the electricity supplyfirst. Only use a Miele Waterproof system hose should you need a replacement. In order to protect the water inletvalve, the dirt filter i...

Connection to the drainagesystem The machine drains via a drain pumpwith a delivery head of 1 metre*. Thedrain hose must not be kinked as thisrestricts drainage. The swivel elbow atthe end of the hose can be turned ineither direction, or can be detached ifrequired, with a sharp twist and pull. If re...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withcurrent national and local safetyregulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Ensure power is not supplied to theappliance until after installation workhas been carried out. ...

Load Consumption data Energy Water Duration in kWh in litres Short Normal Cottons 95°C 6.0 kg 1.99 47 2 h 09 min 60°C 1) 6.0 kg 1.02 47 1 h 49 min 60°C 3.0 kg 0.73 39 1 h 03 min 40°C 1) 6.0 kg 0.65 59 2 h 04 min 40°C 2) 3.0 kg 0.36 39 59 min Minimum iron 40°C 1) 3.0 kg 0.50 55 59 min 1 h 19 min Deli...

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 634 mm Depth with door open 1074 mm Weight 99 kg Maximum floor load 1,600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 6 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate / plug Consumption data see "Consumption data" Water fl...

To open the Settings menu ^ Connect the machine to theelectricity supply. ^ Switch on the washing machine. ^ Press both menu buttons at the sametime until the following appears in thedisplay: Settings Language ! Continue OK You are now in the Settings menu. ^ Select the setting you want with theleft...

Detergent dosage If you change the brand of liquiddetergent for the automatic dispensingsystem you will also need to alter thedosage level set for it. See "Liquid detergent dispensing -Dosage level" for more information. Gentle action Activating gentle action reduces thedrum action and is su...

Temperature unit You can chose for the temperature tobe displayed in °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit . A tick L will appear beside the option to show that it has been set. Buzzer When the buzzer function has beenactivated, an audible tone sounds atthe end of a programme or whenRinse hold is reached. The...

Miele washing machines offer perfectcare for your laundry and feature awide range of special programmesdesigned to suit the fabric beingwashed. And now Miele havedeveloped a range of specialistCareCollection detergents andconditioning products to offer you acomplete package for cleaning andcaring fo...

"UltraWhite" detergent This multi-purpose powder detergenthas excellent stain removal propertiesand is suitable for white and lightcoloured laundry as well as heavilysoiled coloured items. "UltraColor" detergent for colouredgarments This liquid detergent is particularlysuitable for c...