The W4842 was the last and best-equipped of Miele’s Touchtronic washers before the W1 generation replaced them, and it is the one we are asked about most often when owners are deciding whether to repair or replace. Mechanically these are strong machines with a long life left in them at ten or twelve years old. The parts that typically need attention by then – brushes, door lock, pump – are all modest.
Key Features
- Top W 4000 model with the largest honeycomb drum in the series
- 1600 rpm spin with electronic imbalance control
- Automatic programs plus a programmable favorite
- Stackable with a matching Miele Touchtronic dryer
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Control board communication errors after a power surge
02
Motor brushes worn on high-mileage machines
03
Door lock assembly wear from a decade of daily cycles