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Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4882 C It is to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 986 620...
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^ Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying. The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which The higher the spin, the greater the are environmentally friendly for disposal savings that can be made in energy and can normally be recycled.
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......... . 2 Disposal of the packing material .
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..........27 Emptying the condensed water container .
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Repairs should only be This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the undertaken by a Miele approved risk of injury, do not allow children to technician. play on or near it, or to play with the Ensure current is not supplied to the controls.
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If the connection cable is faulty it the pump, hoses and / or condensed must only be replaced by a Miele water container. approved service technician to protect If the water is drained externally the user from danger. through the drain hose instead of...
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Always close the door after use. This way you will avoid the danger Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. – children climbing onto or into the If other parts are used, guarantee, dryer or hiding things in it.
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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 update programming data in the For selecting an individual future. programme quickly. These buttons can be programmed to select your own favourite drying programmes.
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COTTONS PROGRAMME SELECTION ... MINIMUM IRON SETTINGS F... WOOLLENS HANDCARE 10:00 SMOOTHING When the machine is switched on, the entry menu (with factory default settings) appears and Programme Selection is highlighted. the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to the next menu option. the multi-function selector selects the highlighted menu option.
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PROGRAMME Back A SELECTION COTTONS MINIMUM IRON WOOLLENS HANDCARE 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. The V H arrows on the right of the display indicate the turning direction and further options.
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When the tumble dryer is switched on for the first time, the welcome screen will appear. Welcome! 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. The display will then switch to show the time of day.
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– Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Before drying check the drying depending on the quality of the item. symbol on the wash care label. These garments can be partially dried using the Smoothing q ..Dry at normal temperature programme.
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The heading numbered (A, B, C ...) ^ Press the a button to open the door. show the operating sequence and can ^ Load the laundry loosely into the be used as a brief guide to using your drum. machine. Do not overload the drum.
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^ 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 The following factors all affect the ('favourites'), or...
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^ Empty the condensed water 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.
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You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the four drying programmes you use most frequently. ^ Switch the machine on. COTTONS PROGRAMME SELECTION ... MINIMUM IRON SETTINGS F... WOOLLENS HANDCARE 10:00 SMOOTHING ^ Press short cut button 1. Normal COTTONS Duration: 1:29 h...
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Important: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. Cottons, Minimum iron, Automatic Normal+ COTTONS Drying levels from Machine iron - Extra dry ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the drying level you want and confirm your selection.
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^ Press short cut button 1 Extras . Normal+ COTTONS Extras Short Low temp. Back A ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the Extra you want and confirm your selection. The main menu will reappear. All the settings you have selected are now shown in the main menu.
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Normal+ COTTONS Duration: 1:39 h Extras Timer Y Save Back A ^ Press short cut button 1 Extras . This opens the Extras sub-menu. Normal+ COTTONS Extras Short Low temp. Back A ^ Use the multi-function selector to select either Short or Low temp.
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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 programme start can be delayed to start automatically in 30 minute intervals up to a maximum of 24 hours.
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Max. load: 5 kg* Fabric type Multi-layered fabrics, which would not be thoroughly dried using the Normal + programme. Notes Do not dry jersey fabrics in the Extra dry programme as they have a tendency to shrink. Extras Short or Low Temp. Max.
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Max. load: 2.5 kg* Fabric type Minimum iron items made of synthetic or blended fabrics which are not dried adequately in the Normal programme. Extras Short or Low Temp. Max. load: 2.5 kg* Fabric type Minimum iron shirts, blouses, skirts, table cloths etc. made of mixed fibres, e.g.
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Max. load: 2.5 kg* Fabric type – Cottons and linen fabrics. – Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres, e.g. cottons/ synthetics, such as cotton trousers, jackets, shirts. Notes – Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine.
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^ 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. dried for and the temperature reached. Do not touch the back of the drum when adding or removing Finish will appear when you press items.
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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. ^ 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.
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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.
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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 drying programme.
^ 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.
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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. the condenser unit at least twice a year.
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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. ^ When rinsing the condenser unit, make sure you position it as shown in the next two illustrations.
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^ 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.
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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.
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To delete the fault message: fluff filters will already – Switch the dryer off and then have been displayed. back on again. There is a fault, if Contact the Miele Service despite doing this, Department. the programme is cancelled and the fault message...
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In some circumstances the following message also appears: Clean fluff filters Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window while the dryer may be insufficient machine is in operation for (e.g because it is installed increased air flow. in a small room).
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The inner cover of the – Ensure that the condenser unit has not been condenser unit is locked properly and/or the positioned correctly and condenser unit has not been lock the cover. positioned correctly. – Check the rubber seals. Fluff has collected at the –...
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(Stand-by mode). up when one of the buttons is pressed. The lighting is defective if Contact the Miele Service it does not come on when Department. Start one of the buttons is pressed.
^ Turn your wrist to make the cover open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the light cover.
Miele will provide information when below the drum aperture. such developments become available. Optional accessories for these dryers are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to...
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a Supply cable for electrical e Service panel for condenser unit connection f Four height-adjustable screw feet b Condensed water container g External drainage options (e.g. via c Control panel wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, or gully). d Door...
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* Available as an optional accessory from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. The building under kit is supplied with its own installation instructions.
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(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. After each use a small quantity of condensed water will collect in the area around the pump.
If it is not long enough, an extension hose is available as an optional (See illustration). accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Important: do not let the drain hose become kinked as this could damage it.
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If this nut has a flat disc sealing it you should take the disc out first. The drain hose can be connected Important: if this nut has a washer or directly to a sink drain outlet. seal in it this must not be removed! ^ Attach the end of the hose to adapter ^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip...
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All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and If this machine is fitted with a competent person, in strict accordance non-rewireable plug and the socket with national and local safety outlets are not suitable for the plug regulations.
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If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows: ^ The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol z or coloured green, or...
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EN 61121 test programme: 5.0 kg (70 % residual moisture) 5.0 kg (70 % residual moisture) 2.5 kg (50 % residual moisture) 5.0 kg 1200 rpm 3.25 kWh 84 mins 1400 rpm 3.10 kWh 81 mins 1600 rpm 2.85 kWh 74 mins 1800 rpm 2.80 kWh...
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Height 85 cm (adjustable +0.7/- 0.7 cm) Height without lid 82 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58 cm Weight 54 kg Drum volume 100 litres Maximum capacity 5 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx. 3.5 litres Length of connection cable 1.60 m Maximum delivery head Maximum drain hose length...
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.
Settings COTTONS PROGRAMME SELECTION ... MINIMUM IRON SETTINGS F... WARM AIR 10:00 WOOLLENS HANDCARE ^ Select Settings J from the entry menu and confirm your selection with the multi-function selector. Settings SETTINGS Back A LANGUAGE F ... TIME OF DAY ... DRYING LEVELS ...
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First select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock. Then set the current time of day. SETTINGS Back A TIME OF DAY 24 h clock ... 12 h clock ... ^ Select the clock option you want and confirm your selection.
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You can alter the drying levels for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. SETTINGS back A DRYING LEVELS COTTONS ... MINIMUM IRON ... ^ Select a programme and confirm your selection. The bar chart shows you the setting. The machine is delivered with a medium setting set as stan- dard.
Fluff should be removed after drying. The Clean fluff filters indicator will remind you to clean the filters when a certain amount of fluff has collected in the filters. 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.
The system lock prevents your machine being used without your knowledge. When the system lock has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the dryer on. Otherwise the dryer cannot be operated. SETTINGS Back A LOCK Activate ... ^ Select Activate and confirm your selection.
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After the last number has been entered, you must confirm the code with OK. Confirm lock code. Back A ^ Confirm the code. Entry OK! Lock active when machine is switched off ^ Switch off the dryer. When the machine is switched on again, the display will request the lock code.
A buzzer sounds to let you know the programme has finished. = The buzzer is switched off but sounds at maximum volume if there is a fault. Normal = The buzzer sounds at the end of a programme. Loud = The buzzer sounds louder at the end of a programme.
There are ten different display contrast settings. The display contrast will change as soon as a different setting is chosen. The bar chart shows you the setting. The machine is delivered with a medium setting set as stan- dard. Set display contrast ^ Set the display contrast you require.
To save energy, the display goes out after 10 minutes and the Start button flashes slowly. There are two options: on (the machine is delivered with this option selected) Stand-by comes on: – if a programme is not selected after the machine has been switched on.
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