I need a manual for a salton waffle maker wm4

Appears to be the same thing with a different model number.

http://www.salton.com/files/documents/WM-1075%20Booklet%20EN.pdf

These instructions are taken from a WM14 waffle maker, maybe they will work for you. It doesn't say anything about removing the plates:

"Wipe Cooking Plates with absorbent paper
towel or a soft cloth. Although the Cooking Plates are coated
with a non-stick coating, some batter or ingredients may still adhere
to the Waffle Maker. To remove, simply pour a little cooking oil onto
the baked-on food. Allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes. This should
soften the food and make it easy to remove with absorbent paper
towel or a soft cloth. If the preceding measure fails to remove the
food residue, we suggest wiping the Cooking Plates with a slightly
dampened cloth and a little non-abrasive detergent."

The manual for this waffle maker is on the www.salton.com site

http://www.salton.com/en/service.asp
The unit has an automatic thermostat and is very simple to use. Honestly instructions aren't even really needed. You can use the link above to contact Salton to receive the information your inquiring about.
Thank you,
Lee

I looked for you model by using Salton WM4 and found nothing. Is there a better model number?

Closest match was Russell Hobbs
RHBW4 and RHBW4CAN

This unit is also made by Salton

I checked several Salton user manuals and none of them had removable plates. They all stated this in the use and care guide:

Cleaning

To keep your Waffle Maker operating properly, clean regularly.

1. Unplug the Waffle Maker and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.

2. Never immerse the waffle maker in water or any other liquid.

3. Wipe the exterior with a soft, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

4. To remove any remaining batter on the Cooking Plates, wipe with a soft, damp cloth or absorbent paper towel. Dry thoroughly.

5. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the finish.

Like Pam For Grilling, myself. Plain, melted shortening may help, too; simply spoon some on, let it melt, and brush it around.

http://tv.manualsonline.com/ex/thread/view/idThread/635417 See if this link helps you to locate the manual that you require. I hope this helps you locate one.

It very well may, did the box or manual say? If not and even if it did you will still need to either spay or brush with butter to keep waffles from sticking, that many surfaces with all those corners and ditches something will stick everytime unless you lightly coat with non stick something. let me know if this helps goofballlovers

Plug it in, and wait for light to go off..

When light is off, pour (aprox) 1/4 cup batter on each of the 2 (of the 4) waffle panels on the bottom surface. Close lid; then, per manual, wait about 90 seconds. The light may flicker on/off while baking but disregard. You may experiment with different times by observing "steam" from coming out of baking area.
Remove waffles with a plastic spatula (as knives may scratch the non stick coating)

When cleaning, power unit off.. Do not immerse unit in water. Wipe down with a soapy/damp cloth.

I tried using non stick spray and it seemed to make them "soggy"; it also required up to 2 mins (used a "sand timer") then flipped waffles, then another 2mins..

Believe it or not but if it is a non-stick surface it can simply be brushed with cold water while the surface is still very hot. As long as you do this immediately after you remove the food. Try it with a pastry brush or similar.