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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 4453 C

It is

essential

to read these

operating instructions before
installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine.

M.-Nr. 06 086 650

Summary of Contents for T 4453 C

Page 1: ...structions for condenser tumble dryer T 4453 C It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine WO M Nr 06 086 650 ...

Page 2: ...g centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long dry...

Page 3: ...s on laundry care 12 Care symbols 12 Tips on drying 12 How to dry correctly 13 Brief instructions 13 Extras 17 Short 17 Low temperature 17 Anti crease 17 Delay start 18 Programme chart 19 Changing the programme sequence 22 Changing a programme while it is running 22 To cancel a programme 22 To interrupt a programme 22 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 22 Electronic system lo...

Page 4: ...s in the display 34 To change the interior drum lamp 35 After Sales service 36 Future updates PC 36 Optional accessories 36 Installation 37 Front view 37 Installation site 38 Transporting the machine to its installation site 38 Building under a continous worktop in a row of kitchen units 38 Replacing the lid 38 Aligning the machine 39 Room in which the dryer is located 39 Washer dryer stack 39 Bef...

Page 5: ...Consumption data 43 Technical data 44 Programmable functions 46 Cottons drying level 46 Minimum iron drying level 47 Memory 48 Extending the cooling down time 49 Keypad tones 50 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...fore connecting the machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate fusing voltage and frequency matches the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations It is most im...

Page 7: ...to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer The dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged in any way The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place Do not install the machine in a room where the temperature may drop down to or below freezing At very cold temperatures the machine may ...

Page 8: ... be covered by the appliance guarantee To minimize the risk of fire in a tumble dryer the following should be observed Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer Oil affected items can ignite spontaneously especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer The items become warm causing an o...

Page 9: ...ed in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of static electricity unless this practice is specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble dryer Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose during drying When available a drying rack could be used for such ite...

Page 10: ...he programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started The indicator light flashes while a programme is being selected and then is on constantly when the programme has started Pressing this button while drying is in progress will cancel the programme hDelay start button You can delay the start of a programme by up to 24 hours The indicator light flashes while the delay start time is ...

Page 11: ...curate reading Because of this the time displayed can alter during the course of a programme If the time remaining stops counting down shortly before the end of the programme and bars start flashing in the display this is not a fault The drying programme is a little longer than was originally indicated Buttons and check lights The relevant indicator light comes on each time a button is pressed PC ...

Page 12: ...y to shrink depending on the quality of the item They can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Pure linen should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the care label as the surface of the fabric may otherwise become rough They can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Loopknit garments e g T shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on the...

Page 13: ...s etc Tie fabric belts and apron strings Sew in or remove underwiring from bras B Turn on the tumble dryer Switch the dryer on by pressing the I On 0 Off button in The tumble dryer may be switched on after loading saving energy as the light will not come on C Load the tumble dryer Press the door button to open the door Load the laundry loosely into the drum Do not overload the drum See the Program...

Page 14: ... air and Cool air programme times are fixed Selecting a drying level You can a select a drying level for the Cottons Minimum iron and Automatic programmes You cannot select a drying level for the other programmes If you have selected one of these other programmes please proceed to Selecting Extras Press the DRYING LEVEL button repeatedly until the indicator light for the drying level you want come...

Page 15: ...buzzer A buzzer sounds at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr to let you know the programme has finished Press the Buzzer button Indicator light on Buzzer selected The buzzer will always sound when there is a fault even if the buzzer has been switched off You can change the volume of the buzzer Before you begin first ensure that the dryer is switched on the door is closed you have selected a programme...

Page 16: ...has been activated Before the end of a programme There is a cooling down phase Cool air at the end of the drying sequence The programme will not finish until the cooling down phase has been completed There is no cooling down phase at the end of the following programmes Woollens handcare Smoothing At the end of a programme The indicator light Anti crease Finish comes on The indicator light for the ...

Page 17: ...withstand higher temperatures Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics The programme duration is shorter Low temperature For drying delicate fabrics at a lower temperature For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the care label e g acrylic garments The programme duration is longer Anti crease Helps prevent creasing if laundry is not normally removed immediately after the...

Page 18: ...n 10 counting down in minutes The drum will turn briefly after 1 hour to help prevent creasing Laundry can be added at any time during the delay period To do this first switch the dryer off and open the door Then Close the door and switch the dryer back on again To alter Delay start Press the Start Stop button The Delay start time will be interrupted Press the Delay start button repeatedly until t...

Page 19: ...ormal programme next time Extras Short or Low temperature Anti crease Cottons Hand iron r Max load 5 kg Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics e g table linen bedlinen starched laundry etc Extras Short or Low temperature Anti crease Cottons Hand iron rr Max load 5 kg Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics e g table linen bedlinen starched laundry etc Notes If laundry is still too damp then select Ha...

Page 20: ... 2 5 kg Fabric type Minimum iron blended fabrics such as cottons synthetics e g shirts blouses skirts and table cloths which are still to be hand ironed Notes Spin minimum iron fabrics for at least 30 seconds in the washing machine before drying For extra special care of delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing even more reduce the load to 1 kg Items are dried with very little creasing depending on...

Page 21: ...x load 3 kg Fabric type Mixed load of cotton and minimum iron fabrics Notes Select Hand iron r for garments which are still to be hand ironed Extras Anti crease Cool air Max load 5 kg Fabric type Any item which only needs airing Extras Anti crease Warm air Max load 5 kg Fabric type Multi layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics such as jackets pillows For drying individua...

Page 22: ...l only for programmes with drying levels To continue drying Press the Start Stop button To interrupt a programme Switch the dryer off with the I On 0 Off button To continue drying Switch the dryer back on with the l On 0 Off button The programme will continue as long as the cooling down phase has not been reached Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Press the Door button Open t...

Page 23: ...f button in C Press the Short Low temperature button three times D Then release the Anti crease and DRYING LEVEL buttons The Locked indicator light will flash The electronics have now been locked E Switch the dryer off with the I On 0 Off button To deactivate the lock Before you begin first ensure that The tumble dryer is switched off The door is closed A Press the Anti crease and DRYING LEVEL but...

Page 24: ... slightly towards the right hand side Hold the container in a horizontal position when carrying it Open the shutter and empty out the water To replace the container hold it at a slight angle as when removing it and push it in gently until you feel it click into position Switch off the dryer before starting the next programme When you switch the dryer back on the Empty out container indicator light...

Page 25: ...ff from the surface of the filter 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 Once clean push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way Also clean the door seal 2 with a damp clo...

Page 26: ...onal faults Push the large filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way Place the filters back in the door opening the left and right filters are identical with the finger holders facing upwards See illustration Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the power supply Clean the housing and control panel with a mild cleaning agent ...

Page 27: ...r unit after approx 100 drying cycles Removing the condenser unit Open the service panel The hooks at the side will prevent the panel from falling off Now the remove the panel in an upwards direction and place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Pull the cover forwards and remove it by pulling it diagonally upwards Turn the lever on the condenser uni...

Page 28: ...the illustration above indicate where to look 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 Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit out as shown Cleaning and care 28 ...

Page 29: ...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 inner cover after cleaning ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove Replace the cover making sure the hooks locate correctly Hold it at an angle and push it gently downwards Then turn the lever upwards into the hori...

Page 30: ...ault Possible cause Remedy The appliance fails to start when switched on No obvious cause Have you followed the switch on procedure correctly see section on Drying correctly Is the plug correctly inserted in the socket and switched on Is the door closed properly Has the plug or circuit breaker tripped Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after drying Static charge can...

Page 31: ...t There are water droplets at the upper edge of the drum aperture A double filter system with dual insulation prevents fluff from being deposited in the condenser unit This insulation can lead to a build up of condensation Laundry being removed from the machine may come into contact with these water droplets but they will dry off in a matter of minutes The interior drum lighting does not come on T...

Page 32: ... filters must be completely dry The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at highest spin speed for the type of fabric The tumble dryer has been overloaded Do not exceed the maximum load for the programme selected Metallic components e g zips have prevented the dryer from registering the correct moisture level in the laundry Close zips and fasten any...

Page 33: ...nit housing Use a cloth to remove any fluff from the inside of the condenser unit housing Check and fault indicator lights Fault Possible cause Remedy The Locked indicator light flashes when the appliance is switched on and the programme cannot be started The system lock is activated If you wish to use the dryer the system lock must be deactivated see Electronic system lock The Empty out container...

Page 34: ...ult message reappears there is a fault Contact the Miele Service Department Check fault messages in the display Fault Possible cause Remedy The following appears in the display after the programme has started The electronics are in the process of calculating the drying time and require a few seconds longer This is not a fault Shortly before the end of the programme the count down of the time left ...

Page 35: ...our 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 The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover Replace the lamp To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it c...

Page 36: ...ight hand side below the drum aperture Future updates PC The indicator or check light marked PC on the fascia panel is the interface used by the Miele service technicians during service work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Optional accessories Optional accessories for these dryers are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department Pleas...

Page 37: ...lectrical connection bCondensed water container cControl panel dDoor eService panel for condenser unit fFour height adjustable screw feet gExternal drainage options e g via wash basin wash basin drain outlet or gully Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ...f from the dryer A special conversion kit is required The machine lid is replaced by a coverplate which must be fitted by suitably qualified person to ensure electrical safety When installing under a 900 910 mm high worktop a spacer kit is required The electric socket must be located in an accessible position near the machine When built under running times may be longer NOTE If you wish to push yo...

Page 39: ...ned with a Miele washing machine in a washer dryer stack To do this the appropriate stacking kit WTV to match your washing machine is required A washer and dryer should never be stacked without using the proper stacking kit Doing so is extremely dangerous as the dryer may vibrate off of the washing machine during use All parts marked are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Departement an...

Page 40: ...ble as an optional accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept Pulling out the drain hose From the back of the dryer at the top Unclip the drain hose 1 Then pull it off holder 2 From the back of the dryer at the bottom Unclip the drain hose from holder 3 Then pull the drain hose completely out of the dryer towards the left 4 See illustration Important do not let the drain hose...

Page 41: ... removed Attach the end of the hose to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet Do not push the drain hose back into the dryer Doing this could cause it to become kinked and damaged in the dryer Loop the drain hose up Use a suitable cable tie to secure the looped hose to the back of the dryer or simply la...

Page 42: ...ains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in 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 b...

Page 43: ... 1 80 kWh 73 mins 69 mins 62 mins 61 mins Cottons Hand iron rr Max load 5 kg 1200 rpm 1400 rpm 1600 rpm 1800 rpm 2 00 kWh 1 90 kWh 1 60 kWh 1 55 kWh 67 mins 63 mins 56 mins 55 mins Cottons Machine iron Max load 5 kg 1200 rpm 1400 rpm 1600 rpm 1800 rpm 1 60 kWh 1 50 kWh 1 20 kWh 1 15 kWh 56 mins 52 mins 45 mins 44 mins Minimum iron Hand iron r Max load 2 5 kg 1000 rpm 1 10 kWh 40 mins Automatic Nor...

Page 44: ... water container approx 3 5 litres Length of connection cable 2 m Maximum delivery head 1 5 m Maximum drain hose length 4 m Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Plug rating see data plate Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data Test certificates awarded Electrical safety C Tick Mark Electrically suppressed AS NZS 1044 Technical data 44 ...

Page 45: ...grammable functions for changing standard settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine s electronics to suit changing requirements Programmable functions can be altered at any time 45 ...

Page 46: ...ress the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the Start Stop indicator light comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button once The Buzzer indicator light will flash briefly on and off twice P and 0 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting FPress the Start Stop button repeatedly until P and 1 appear in the display the Drying indicator light will also f...

Page 47: ...Press the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the Start Stop indicator light comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button twice The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off three times P and 0 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting FPress the Start Stop button repeatedly until P and 1 appear in the display the Drying indicator light wil...

Page 48: ...t steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in CWait until the Start Stop indicator light comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button three times The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off six times P and 1 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting FPress the Start Stop button repeatedly until P and 0 appear in the display Memory functi...

Page 49: ...ait until the Start Stop indicator light comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button four times The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off seven times P and 0 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting FPress the Start Stop button repeatedly until P and 1 appear in the display the Drying indicator light will also flash on and off once...

Page 50: ...ght comes on D and then release the Start Stop button EPress the Buzzer button six times The Buzzer indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and will then flash on and off quickly once P and 0 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting FPress the Start Stop button repeatedly until P and 1 appear in the display the Drying indicator light will also flash Key pad tone swit...

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