Miele T 4892 C Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 4892 C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 4892 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. 06 581 390

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4892 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. 06 581 390...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a material competent person. The plug must be The transport and protective packing rendered useless and the cable cut off has been selected from materials which directly behind it to prevent misuse.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Disposal of the packing material .
  • Page 4 Contents Electronic programme locking ........28 Cleaning and care .
  • Page 5 Contents Installation ............42 Front view.
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety To avoid the risk of accidents and Before setting up the machine, damage to the machine please read check it for any externally visible these instructions carefully before damage. using it for the first time. They Do not install or use a damaged contain important information on its machine.
  • Page 7 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 8 Warning and Safety instructions In the event of a fault or for If the water is drained externally cleaning purposes, the machine is through the drain hose instead of only completely isolated from the being collected in the condensed water electiricty supply when: container, make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a...
  • Page 9 – items which have been splashed with when expressly approved by Miele. hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish remover or similar substances. If non-Miele parts are used with this machine, guarantee, performance and – items which have been soiled with product liability claims may be oils or residues containing grease invalidated.
  • Page 10: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Display d Optical interface (PC) See the following pages for more This is used by service technicians information. to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to b Short cut buttons update programming data in the For selecting an individual future.
  • Page 11: Display

    Operating the tumble dryer Display Entry menu 1 Cottons Programme selection ... 2 Minimum iron Settings F ... 3 Woollens handcare 9:00 4 Smoothing When the machine is switched on, the entry menu (with factory default settings) appears and Programme selection is highlighted.
  • Page 12 Operating the tumble dryer Programme selection menu Programme Back A selection Cottons Minimum iron Delicates You can use the multi-function selector to select any programme. The highlighting will move up or down depending on the direction the multi-function selector is turned in.
  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

    Operating the tumble dryer Using for the first time When the tumble dryer is switched on for the first time, the welcome screen will appear. The welcome screen will not appear again after you have entered the time of day, and run an initial programme lasting longer than one hour.
  • Page 14: Notes On Laundry Care

    Notes on laundry care Care symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Before drying check the drying symbol depending on the quality of the item. on the care label. If there are no They can be partially dried using the symbols, dry at your own risk! Smoothing programme.
  • Page 15: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly Brief instructions C Load the tumble dryer ^ Press the a button to open the door. The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) show the operating sequence and can ^ Load the laundry loosely into the be used as a brief guide to using your drum.
  • Page 16 How to dry correctly D Select a programme Estimated time remaining ^ You can select a programme either When a programme is selected the estimated drying time will appear in the display. Please be aware that it is only – using the appropriate short cut an estimate! button to select one of the four most frequently used programmes...
  • Page 17 How to dry correctly ^ Empty the condensed water Before the end of a programme container (unless the dryer is There is a cooling down phase at the connected for external drainage). end of the drying sequence: Cooling down will appear in the display. The programme will not finish until the cooling down phase has been completed.
  • Page 18: Favourite Programmes

    Favourite programmes You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the four drying programmes you use most frequently. Selecting/changing a favourite ^ Switch the dryer on. Entry menu 1 Cottons Programme selection ... 2 Minimum iron Settings F ... 3 Woollens handcare 9:00 4 Smoothing...
  • Page 19 Favourite programmes Important: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 15 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. – Programmes with drying levels Cottons Normal+ Drying level Machine iron - Extra dry ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the drying level you want, and confirm your selection.
  • Page 20: Saving A Favourite Programme

    Favourite programmes Selecting an extra option ^ Press short cut button 1 Extras . Cottons Normal+ Extras Short Low temp. Back A ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the extra option you want, and confirm your selection. The main menu will reappear.
  • Page 21: Extra Options

    Extra options Selecting an extra option Not all the extra options are suitable for use with every programme. It is not possible to select the Short and Low temperature options at the same time. ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the Extra you want, and confirm your selection.
  • Page 22: Timer

    Timer You can use the timer to set the end time of a programme, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates for example. The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours. To open the Timer sub-menu Cottons Normal+ Low temp.
  • Page 23: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load: 6 kg* Extra dry, Normal+, Normal** Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear, underwear, flannelette bedlinen. – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics. Notes – Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics, as they have a tendency to shrink.
  • Page 24 Programme chart Delicates Max. load: 2 kg* Normal+, Normal Hand iron r, Hand iron rr, Machine iron Fabric type For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres, easy care cotton shirts and blouses, and evening wear with sequins and beading. Extra option Low temperature.
  • Page 25 Programme chart Smoothing Max. load: 3 kg* Fabric type – Cotton and linen fabrics. – Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres, cottons or synthetics, e.g. trousers, jackets, shirts. Notes – Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine.
  • Page 26 Programme chart Sportswear Max. load: 2 kg* Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Sportswear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Outerwear Max. load: 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Proofing Max.
  • Page 27: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence To cancel a programme Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ^ Press short cut button 4 Cancel . ^ Press the a button. The items will be cooled down, depending how long they have been ^ Open the door.
  • Page 28: Electronic Programme Locking

    Electronic programme locking Programme locking prevents the short cut buttons or the multi-function selector being used while drying is in progress. The door is not locked and can be opened at any time. To activate programme locking ^ Once the programme has begun, press and hold the Start button until the following appears in the display: System locked Now no more alterations can be made to the programme.
  • Page 29: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the appliance has been fitted with a drain hose (see installation). Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme. The drying programme will be interrupted if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    The fluff which is created by the drying is available as an optional extra from process is collected by the fluff filters in your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare the door and the door opening. Clean Parts Department. the filters after each drying programme.
  • Page 31: Cleaning Them With Water

    ^ Dry all parts with a soft cloth. ^ Rinse the filters under hot, running ^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from water. the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning ^ Then shake the filters until no more surfaces such as stainless steel, water droplets are visible.
  • Page 32: 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 33: Checking The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care If you cannot see any fluff: ^ Replace the condenser unit (see following page). If you can see some fluff: ^ Clean the condenser unit as described below. Cleaning the condenser unit ^ When rinsing the condenser unit, make sure you position it as shown in the next two illustrations.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care Replacing the condenser unit ^ With the handle facing upwards, push the condenser unit back into position in its housing. ^ Turn the lever down to the horizontal position, making sure that the hook on the lever clicks into the groove. When replacing the cover after cleaning, ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove.
  • Page 35: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 36 – Switch the dryer off and then back on again. – the buzzer There is a fault if, despite Contact the Miele Service sounds doing this, the Department. programme is cancelled and the fault message appears again.
  • Page 37: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying In some circumstances the following message also appears: process goes Clean the filters on too long or Please check all the possible causes and switch the dryer even switches off and then back on again.
  • Page 38 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The condenser unit The inner cover of the – Ensure that the service panel will condenser unit has not been condenser unit is not shut. locked properly and/or the positioned correctly and condenser unit has not been lock the cover.
  • Page 39 The lighting is defective if Contact the Miele Service it does not come on when Department. The Start button is one of the buttons is flashing slowly.
  • Page 40: Changing The Lamp

    ^ Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • Page 41: After Sales Service

    Optional accessories hand side below the drum aperture. 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 for...
  • Page 42: Installation

    Installation Front view a Mains connection cable e Service panel for condenser unit b Condensed water container f Four height-adjustable screw feet c Control panel g External drainage options (e.g. via wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, d Door or gully).
  • Page 43: Installation Site

    * Available as an optional accessory off from the dryer. from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Replacing the lid If the lid has been removed in order to...
  • Page 44: 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 45: External Condensed Water Outlet

    (4) hose is available as an optional (See illustration). Important: accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Do not let the drain hose become kinked, as this could Setting up the drain hose damage it.
  • Page 46: Connection To A Sink Drain Outlet

    Installation Connection to a sink drain outlet If this nut has a flat disc in it you should take the disc out first. Important: if this The drain hose can be connected nut has a washer or seal in it this must directly to a sink drain outlet.
  • Page 47: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a national and local safety regulations.
  • Page 48: Consumption

    Consumption Programme Load Final spin speed Energy Time in a domestic washing machine Minutes Cottons 800 (70 % residual moisture)** 3.90 Normal 1200 3.10 1400 2.95 1600 2.80 1800 2.55 Cottons 800 (70 % residual moisture)** 3.25 Hand iron rr 1200 2.40 1400...
  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm (adjustable +7 / -7 mm) Height for building under 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth 580 mm Depth with door open 1,060 mm Weight 54 kg Drum volume 100 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx.
  • Page 51 Settings menu J for changing standard settings The Settings menu is used to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different requirements. Settings can be altered at any time.
  • Page 52: Settings Menu J

    Settings menu J To open the Settings menu Cottons Programme selection ... 2 Minimum iron Settings F ... 3 Woollens handcare 9:00 4 Smoothing ^ Select Settings J from the entry menu and confirm your selection with the multi-function selector. To select a setting Settings Back A...
  • Page 53: Time Of Day

    Settings menu J Time of day First select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock. Then set the current time of day. To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock ^ Select either the 24 hour or the 12 hour clock option, and confirm your selection.
  • Page 54: Drying Levels

    Settings menu J Drying levels You can alter the drying levels for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. The bar chart shows you the setting. The machine is delivered with a medium setting set as stan- dard. Depending on the setting, the programme duration will be shorter (Damper) or longer (Drier).
  • Page 55: Airways Indicator

    Settings menu J Airways indicator Fluff should be removed after drying. The Clean the filters message will remind you to clean the filters when a certain amount of fluff has collected in them. You can decide at what level of fluff this reminder should be given. You will have an idea of how often this should be done after a few drying programmes.
  • Page 56 Settings menu J To enter the code The display will now request that a code is entered. The code is 250 and cannot be altered. Enter lock code ^ Turn the multi-function selector until the number 2 appears. Confirm your selection of this number. Now set the second number.
  • Page 57: Buzzer

    Settings menu J Buzzer A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programme has finished. = The buzzer will always sound when there is a fault, even if it has been switched off. Normal = The buzzer sounds at the end of a programme.
  • Page 58: Standby

    Operating the multi-function selector or one of the short cut buttons switches the display back on again. A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has been set. Miele{home This setting does not apply to this model.
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