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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

Summary of Contents for T 4462 C

Page 1: ...structions 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 G M Nr 06 465 760 ...

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: ...elay start 16 Programme chart 17 Changing the programme sequence 19 Electronic system lock 20 Cleaning and care 21 Emptying the condensed water container 21 Cleaning the fluff filters 22 Cleaning them whilst dry 22 Cleaning them with water 23 Cleaning the tumble dryer 23 Cleaning the condenser unit 24 Removing the condenser unit 24 Checking the condenser unit 25 Cleaning the condenser unit 25 Repl...

Page 4: ...g the machine again e g when moving house 37 External condensed water outlet 38 Setting up the drain hose 38 Connection to a sink drain outlet 39 If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet 39 Electrical connection 40 Electrical connection U K 40 Consumption data 41 Technical data 42 Programmable functions 44 Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes 44 Alt...

Page 5: ...r use or operation Technical safety Before setting up the machine check it for any externally visible damage Do not install or use a damaged machine Before connecting the machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate voltage and connected load match the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed ...

Page 6: ...by genuine Miele original spare parts 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 which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the mac...

Page 7: ...ryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place Do not install the machine in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring At temperatures around freezing point the machine may not be able to operate properly There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump hoses and or condensed water container The ambient room temperature should be between 2 C and 35...

Page 8: ...machine to tip up Always close the door after use This way you will avoid the danger of children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it pets or other small animals climbing into it Safety with children This machine is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury keep children away from the machine at all times and supervise them whilst you are using it Do not allow children to play on or ...

Page 9: ...ing with hot or cold air max 2 hours Both the Cool air and Warm air indicator lights will flash when this programme is selected When one of the buttons is pressed the appropriate indicator lights will then light up constantly fProgramme selector The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise gProgramme sequence indicator lights Show the drying stage reached hCheck lights See Prob...

Page 10: ...itions in the machine and adjust the estimated time remaining for a more accurate reading Because of this the time displayed can alter during the course of a programme In the same way the Woollens hand care and Smoothing programmes can finish earlier than expected if a certain temperature is reached This can happen with particularly fine fabrics or if items were partly dry beforehand PC Optical in...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...ten hooks and eyes 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 dru...

Page 13: ...ration will be different each time Woollens hand care and Smoothing The programme duration is fixed for these programmes Timed drying You select the programme duration you require After selecting the Timed drying programme press either the Cool air or Warm air button repeatedly until the required time appears in the display Times of I5 30 minutes are selected in steps of 5 minutes over 30 minutes ...

Page 14: ...or all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the care label e g acrylic garments The programme duration is longer On some programmes Low temperature is a standard part of the programme and so cannot be deselected Buzzer A buzzer sounds at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr to let you know the programme has finished The buzzer can be switched on or off after a programme has started The...

Page 15: ...d of a programme The Anti crease Finish indicator light comes on 0 will then appear in the display The drum will continue to rotate at intervals to prevent laundry creasing if you do not wish to remove it immediate ly anti crease The anti crease phase lasts for an hour H Remove the laundry Press the Door button and open the door Remove the laundry Make sure that the drum is empty If items are left...

Page 16: ...art time will begin to count down and the Delay start indicator light will come on The delay start time counts down towards the start of the programme as follows more than 10 by the hour less than 10 in minutes The drum will turn briefly every hour to help prevent creasing While the delay start time is counting down you can still add laundry to the drum To do this first switch the dryer off and op...

Page 17: ... Minimum iron items made of cotton synthetic or blended fabrics e g shirts blouses skirts and table cloths Note Select Hand iron for delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing even more reduce the load to 1 5 kg In the Miniumum iron Hand iron programme items are dried with very little creasing depending on fabric type and amount of load Additional options Short Low temperature select this option for ...

Page 18: ...oths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine Fabrics are not completely dried in this programme Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature Additional options Buzzer Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Timed drying Max load 6 kg Warm air Fabric type Multi layered fabrics whose layers have different d...

Page 19: ...ew programme Turn the programme selector to the required programme Select or deselect any additional options required Press the Start 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...

Page 20: ...ramme selector anti clockwise stage by stage to Finish ESlowly turn the programme selector anti clockwise stage by stage to Denim The Locked indicator light will flash FThen release the Short button The system lock is activated GSwitch the machine off with the I On 0 Off button To deactivate the lock Before you begin first ensure that the door is closed The programme selector is at Finish ASwitch ...

Page 21: ...ut slightly towards the right hand side Hold the container with both hands and carry it in a horizontal position 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 Before starting a new programme first switch the machine off and then on again The Empty out container indicator la...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...lters 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 mains electricity supply Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable proprietary stainl...

Page 24: ...lean the condenser unit after approx 100 drying cycles Removing the condenser unit Open the service panel by pressing the two lower corners at the same time see illustration The hooks at the side will prevent the panel from falling off Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards Then place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Pull the cover ...

Page 25: ...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 25 ...

Page 26: ...er 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 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 horizon...

Page 27: ...for unauthorised work General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The tumble dryer fails to start when switched on No obvious cause Have you followed the switch on procedure correctly see How to dry correctly Is the plug correctly inserted in the socket and switched on Is the door closed properly Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static elec...

Page 28: ...een established by research institutes to have no appreciable effect on the lifetime of the garment Fluff is collected by the fluff filters and can be easily removed see Cleaning and Care The laundry is not sufficiently dry The load consisted of different fabrics Finish drying using Timed drying Warm air Select a more suitable drying programme next time see Programme chart Problem solving guide 28...

Page 29: ... filters are clogged up with fluff or were still wet when they were replaced Remove any fluff The fluff filters must be completely dry Detergent residues hair and fine fibres can block up the condenser unit Check the condenser unit from time to time and clean it if necessary see Cleaning and Care The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appro...

Page 30: ...a cloth to remove any fluff from the inside of the condenser unit housing The interior drum lighting does not come on The lighting switched off automatically The lighting only comes on when the door is opened if the dryer is switched on To save energy the lighting goes out after a while if the door is left open The lamp needs changing Change the lamp as described at the end of this section The rin...

Page 31: ...n The Clean out airways indicator light can be deactivated see Programmable functions The programme stops and the Clean out airways indicator light is flashing See above for possible causes and their remedies No obvious cause Switch the dryer off and then on again Then start the programme again If the programme stops again and the fault message reappears there is a fault Contact the Miele Service ...

Page 32: ...he buzzer sounds This is not a fault The electronic unit has recognised that there is no laundry in the drum and cancelled the programme Drying individual garments or items which are already dry can also cause the programme to be cancelled Use the Timed drying Warm air programme to dry individual items The indicator light will go out when you open and close the door if the dryer is switched on The...

Page 33: ...st 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 click in...

Page 34: ... 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 Appliance guarantee Please see the guarantee card supplied with your machine Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are availabl...

Page 35: ...ection cable 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 35 ...

Page 36: ...sh your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid a building under kit is not necessary Otherwise the building under kit is essential The building under kit must be fitted by a suitably qualified person The machine lid is replaced by a coverplate It is essential that the coverplate is fitted to ensure electrical safety The building under kit is supplied with it...

Page 37: ...gy consumption could be increased Washer dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined 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 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 th...

Page 38: ...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 Then pull it off holder 2 From the back of the dryer at the bottom Unclip the drain hose from clip 3 Then pull the drain hose completely out of the dryer towards the left 4 See illustration Important Do not let the drain h...

Page 39: ...moved 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 lay t...

Page 40: ...o install a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Do not connect via an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until...

Page 41: ...ts 2 0 900 1 25 48 Denim 3 0 800 1 75 52 Woollens hand care 2 0 900 0 15 4 Smoothing 3 0 0 30 8 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 Consumption da...

Page 42: ... weight Capacity of condensed water container approx 3 5 l Hose length 2 m Maximum delivery head 1 m Maximum drain hose length 3 m Length of connection cable 2 m Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating UK see plug Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data section Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 42 ...

Page 43: ...Programmable functions for changing standard settings 43 ...

Page 44: ...ess the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in As soon as the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly C release the Start button DTurn the programme selector to the Cottons Normal position P 0 will appear alternately in the display to show that a setting is selected The number which appears alternately in the display with...

Page 45: ... APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in As soon as the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly C release the Start button DTurn the programme selector to the Cottons Hand iron position P 0 will appear alternately in the display to show that a setting is selected The number which appears alternately in the displ...

Page 46: ... selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in As soon as the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly C release the Start button DTurn the programme selector to the Cottons Machine iron position P i will appear alternately in the display to show that a setting is selected The number which appears...

Page 47: ...mme selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in As soon as the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly C release the Start button DTurn the programme selector to the Minimum iron Normal position P 0 will appear alternately in the display to show that a setting is selected The number which appea...

Page 48: ...ed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in As soon as the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly C release the Start button DTurn the programme selector to the Minimum iron Hand iron position P 0 will appear alternately in the display to show that a setting is selected The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 The cooling down ti...

Page 49: ... The programme selector is at Finish APress the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in As soon as the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly C release the Start button DTurn the programme selector to the Woollens hand care position P i will appear alternately in the display to show that a setting is selected The number w...

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