Miele T 4462 C Operating Instructions Manual

Honeycomb care condenser tumble dryer
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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 4462 C
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 465 760

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4462 C To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 465 760...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Disposal of the packing material .
  • Page 4 Contents After Sales service..........34 Future updates (PC).
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content.
  • Page 6 Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. In countries where there are areas...
  • Page 7 In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the machine is only completely isolated from the electiricty supply when: – it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or – it is switched off at the mains, or –...
  • Page 8 Using accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If non-Miele parts are used with this machine, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated. Disposal of your old machine...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    a Delay Start button The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours. b Start button Press the Start button to start a programme. The Start indicator light will flash to indicate that a programme can be started.
  • Page 10: Guide To The Appliance

    PC / Optical interface The indicator light marked PC can used by Miele Service technicians as an optical interface to update your machine in future years. Electronic system lock –...
  • Page 11: Notes On Laundry Care

    Care symbols Before drying check the drying symbol on the care label. If there are no symbols, dry at your own risk! q ..Dry at normal temperature r ..Dry at a low temperature s .
  • Page 12: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly Brief instructions The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your machine. A Sort the laundry To ensure an even drying result separate out the washed laundry and sort it according to: .
  • Page 13 D Select a programme ^ Turn the programme selector to the required programme. Cottons, Minimum iron, Automatic, Shirts, Denim The duration of the programme selected will depend on the residual moisture of the laundry, fabric type and the load size. This may mean that the duration will be different each time.
  • Page 14: Short

    How to dry correctly E Select additional option(s) ^ Press the relevant button for the additional option(s) required. – It is not possible to select the Low temperature and Short options at the same time. – See the programme chart for details of the options which are suitable for a particular programme.
  • Page 15 G Start the programme ^ Press the Start button. – The indicator light for the Start button will then change from flashing to being on constantly. The drying cycle begins. – Depending on the programme selected, the drying stage reached is shown by the sequence indicator lights on the right hand side of the control panel.
  • Page 16: Delay Start

    Delay start To switch on Delay start The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours (24^). After selecting a programme: ^ Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the required delay period shows in the display. –...
  • Page 17: Programme Chart

    Cottons Normal+, Normal** Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear, underwear, flannelette bed linen. Additional Short, Low temperature (select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label), Buzzer. options Hand iron**, Machine iron Fabric type Cottons or linen fabrics, e.g.
  • Page 18 Programme chart Denim Fabric type Denim fabrics, e.g. jeans, jackets, skirts, shirts. Additional Buzzer. Low temperature. (Low temperature cannot be deselected). options Woollens handcare Fabric type Woollen fabrics Note – To refresh and fluff up woollen garments quickly. Woollen fabrics are not dried completely by this programme.
  • Page 19: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing a programme while it is running You cannot change to another programme once a programme has started (this prevents unintentional alterations). If the programme selector is turned to a different programme after a programme has begun, this will not affect the programme.
  • Page 20: Electronic System Lock

    Electronic system lock The system lock prevents your machine being used without your knowledge. It can be activated if wished. The dryer's electronics are locked. The dryer can still be switched on but a programme cannot be started. The Locked indicator light will flash if an attempt is made to start a programme.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Care

    Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the machine has been fitted with a drain hose (see installation). The condensed water container should be emptied after every drying cycle or as soon as the Empty out container indicator lamp comes on.
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    ^ Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door holder. A cleaning brush is available as an optional extra from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Tip: You can also use a vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 23: Cleaning Them With Water

    The machine must never be hosed down. ^ Dry all parts with a soft cloth. ^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
  • Page 24: Cleaning The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the condenser unit Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff from the dryer can get through the fluff filters and block the condenser unit. Dust from the room in which the dryer is installed can also get into the condenser unit and cause a blockage.
  • Page 25: Checking The Condenser Unit

    ^ Pull the condenser unit out of its housing by the handle. Checking the condenser unit ^ Hold the condenser unit up to the light as shown. ^ Check to see if there is any fluff inside it. The arrows in the illustration above indicate where to look.
  • Page 26: Replacing The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care ^ Then flush the unit through from the front. ^ Check the condenser unit again for any visible fluff and if necessary flush it through again until it has all gone. ^ Remove any soiling still visible inside the housing unit by hand using a damp cloth.
  • Page 27: Problem Solving Guide

    With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical equipment should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 28 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause There is a build Fluff is principally the result of up of fluff. friction when garments are being worn and washed. Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to form and has been established by research institutes to have no appreciable effect on the lifetime of the garment.
  • Page 29 Problem Possible cause The drying process Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the goes on too long or following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again even switches off. to start the programme again. Ventilation to and from the dryer may be insufficient (e.g.
  • Page 30 Problem solving guide Problem The condenser unit service panel will not shut. Water leaks from the machine after the condenser unit has been cleaned. The interior drum lighting does not come on. The ring around the programme selector does not light up. Possible cause The inner cover of the condenser unit has not...
  • Page 31: Check Lights And Fault Messages

    – Then start the programme again. If the programme stops again and the fault message reappears there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. – Empty out the condensed water container. – Check the drain hose. – The indicator light will go out if you switch the dryer off and then back on again.
  • Page 32 – Then start the programme again. If the programme stops again and the indicator light flashes again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. – Use the Timed drying - Warm air programme to dry individual items. – The indicator light will go...
  • Page 33: Changing The Lamp

    The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Problem solving guide The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover.
  • Page 34: After Sales Service

    Please see the guarantee card supplied with your machine. Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to...
  • Page 35: Installation

    Front view a Mains connection cable b Condensed water container c Control panel d Door e Service panel for condenser unit f Four height-adjustable screw feet g External drainage options (e.g. via wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, or gully). Installation...
  • Page 36: Installation Site

    – 870/885 mm - 915/930 mm, one or two height adjustment frames* are required. * Available as an optional accessory from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Replacing the lid If the lid has been removed in order to...
  • Page 37: Levelling The Machine

    (WTV) to match your washing machine is required. * Available as an optional accessory from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Stacking kits must be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter. Before moving the machine again (e.g.
  • Page 38: External Condensed Water Outlet

    If it is not long enough, an extension hose is available as an optional accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Setting up the drain hose From the back of the dryer at the top: ^ Unclip the drain hose from clip (1).
  • Page 39: Connection To A Sink Drain Outlet

    Connection to a sink drain outlet The drain hose can be connected directly to a sink drain outlet. ^ Remove the following from the back of the dryer at the bottom: Adapter 1 and hose clip 3 behind it. ^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using nut 2.
  • Page 40: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out.
  • Page 41: Consumption Data

    Programme Cottons Normal Cottons Hand iron Minimum iron Normal Minimum iron Hand iron Automatic Shirts Denim Woollens hand care Smoothing Weight of dry laundry ** EN 61121 test programme All data established in accordance with EN 61121. Before testing in accordance with EN 61121, dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70% residual moisture as per the above standard using the Cottons Normal programme without any additional options.
  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Technical data Height Height for building under Width Depth Depth with door open Weight Drum volume Maximum capacity Capacity of condensed water container Hose length Maximum delivery head Maximum drain hose length Length of connection cable Voltage Connected load Fuse rating (UK) Lamp wattage Energy consumption Test certificates awarded...
  • Page 43 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...
  • Page 44: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes The machine is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as possible. However, if you require the laundry to be drier, it is possible to reduce the default residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes.
  • Page 45: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The Minimum Iron Programmes

    Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programmes The machine is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as possible. However, if you require the laundry to be drier, it is possible to reduce the default residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programmes.
  • Page 46: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions Anti-crease If laundry is not removed as soon as the programme has finished, the drum will continue to rotate at intervals for one hour to prevent creasing. The anti-crease function – is activated when the machine is delivered. You can deactivate it if wished.
  • Page 47: Memory Function

    Memory function If an additional option has been selected for a programme or a duration has been selected for a timed drying programme, the machine will store this information in memory. When this programme is chosen again, these settings will also be selected.
  • Page 48: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions Extending the cooling down time The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be lengthened if required. This makes the garments easier to handle. The dryer is delivered with the extended cooling down time option deactivated.
  • Page 49: Clean Out Airways Indicator

    Clean out airways indicator The Clean out airways indicator light can be deactivated. The Clean out airways indicator light – is activated when the machine is delivered. The light is a reminder to clean the fluff filters and to check and clean the condenser unit, if necessary.
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