Washing Machine
In 2001, the washing machine celebrated its 100th anniversary. Back in 1901, Miele built their first wooden-tub washer and,
in doing so, took a decisive step in the history of domestic appliances. Throughout the years, Miele have led the way
in laundry technology. They were the first to launch a washing machine with electronic controls, the first to invent updateable machines and the first to include a handwash program on washing machines. One of the latest Miele innovations is a delicates
and silk program that will save even more valuable
time formerly spent on washing by hand.

Miele's brand new FabriCare wash system, incorporating
the innovative honeycomb drum again takes laundry care
to a new level. Fewer, and smaller holes situated at the lowest points of the drum where three hexagons meet, results
in the following benefits:

1. A thin film of water cushions the garments from the drum.
This reduces breakage of indivudual fibers and piling
on delicate items.
2. After spinning, laundry is easier to remove from the machine,
as the smoothness of the drum prevents the garments
from "sticking" to it.
3. Mechanical strain on the laundry during spinning is reduced.
The honeycomb drum does not leave a pattern on the laundry.
4. Higher spin speeds even for delicate items are now made possible"

W404 FabriCare System H 85 W 59.5 D 58 (cm)	W418 FabriCare System H 85 W 59.5 D 58 (cm)	W487 FabriCare System Washing Machine H 85 W 59.5 D 58 (cm)

Single program selector switch The single program selector switch with integrated temperature selection is extremely easy to use. Every program has a choice of appropriate temperatures, so there is no danger of making a mistake.	Novotronic controls All Miele washing machines have fully electronic controls. These have no moving parts, which means much less wear and tear to the machine and a very wide choice of “intelligent” programs.
Automatic foam sensing Should over foaming occur in the drum, the motor automatically reduces the drum rhythm, enabling the foam to subside. Once this has happened, the original drum rhythm is restored and an extra rinse cycle is brought into the program. This means that good wash results are always achieved.	Time and energy savings Shorter program running times together with the new improved rinsing technology means you need less water than before and can wash a full load with only 45 liters of water. And because the residual moisture level after spinning is very low- just 43% - you save both time and electricity costs when drying.
Ball valve The machine will calculate and the display will indicate how much detergent you need to use. A self –activating ball valve also saves on detergent. During the wash cycle the floating ball presses itself tightly against the outlet of the suds container to prevent the detergent from escaping into the sump. The detergent remains in the suds container, so you use less and the environment has to cope with less pollution.	New drum lighting Thanks to a halogen light, the drum interior is evenly and well lit. Pressing any button on the control panel automatically switches the drum lighting on. This makes loading and unloading easier and it’s nearly impossible to forget a garment inside the washing machine. The light switches off automatically once the program start so you don’t waste electricity.
Hydromatic system All Miele washing machines work on the Hydromatic system where specially designed drum ribs with fins scoop up the water ad carry it to the top of the drum, before releasing it onto the laundry from above, ensuring efficient soaking. This means that you use very little water - only 45 liters on the top of the range models.	Spin speeds of up to 1800 rpm Depending on model, Miele washing machines offer a choice of spin speeds up to 1800 rpm. A gradual run up to spin and an imbalance check ensure that your laundry is handled as gently as possible. There is also a top limit to the spin speed for various prorammes to prevent fabrics from being spun at an inappropriate speed.
Woollens handcare This is not a drying programme. It is designed to fluff up the fibers and is the ideal complement to the Handwash Woollen programme on the washing machines.	Stronger outer body Miele's vitreous Direct Enamel coating provides the machine with a high impact resistance against chipping anf flaking, so it will always keep its good looks.
Anti-crease action At the end of the drying programme, the drum continues to turn intermittently for up to an hour to prevent the washing from setting into creases and folds.