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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 4659 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. 06 523 071

Summary of Contents for T 4659 C

Page 1: ...structions for condenser tumble dryer T 4659 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 06 523 071 ...

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: ...e 12 Notes on laundry care 13 Care symbols 13 Tips on drying 13 How to dry correctly 14 Brief instructions 14 Extras 17 Low temperature 17 Short 17 Anti crease 17 Buzzer 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 E...

Page 4: ...lving guide 30 Fault messages in the display 30 Other problems 32 Changing the lamp 35 After Sales service 36 Future updates PC 36 Appliance guarantee 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 kitchen run 38 Levelling the machine 39 Room in which the dryer is located 39 ...

Page 5: ...alve 44 Electrical connection 46 Electrical connection U K 46 Consumption data 47 Technical data 48 Settings menu J 50 To open the menu 50 Language J 50 Time of day 51 Drying levels 51 Extending the cooling down time 52 Airways indicator 52 Lock 53 Buzzer 54 Keypad tones 54 Display contrast 54 Display brightness 54 Standby 55 To close the J menu 55 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...ata in the future dm button For selecting delay start and calling up the time of day in the display e OK and buttons See the following pages for more information fStart Stop button T For starting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started gDisplay See the following pages for more information hI On 0 Off button To switch the machine on or off or to interrupt a programme i...

Page 11: ...e estimated programme end time or the current time of day Estimated time remaining When a programme is selected the estimated drying time will appear in the display Please be aware that it is only an estimate The following factors all affect the estimated time remaining Residual moisture content after spinning type of fabric size of load room temperature fluctuations in power supply The electronic...

Page 12: ...onfirm your setting by pressing the OK button Now set the minutes and confirm your selection The display will change to show the entry menu The entry menu showing the current time of time will appear whenever the machine is switched on until you select a programme After a few seconds an additional line will appear in the display Settings J 10 00 Select programme Settings F See Settings menu at the...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...a drying level or a duration for this programme Timed Drying Warm air Cool air 2 00 h Warm air Duration 2 00 h You can use the or button to increase or decrease the duration from 15 min up to 2 h Special programmes The following choice of programmes will appear in the display when you press the Special programmes button E Outerwear Denim Shirts H Use the or button to highlight the programme you wa...

Page 16: ...e Cool down will appear in the display 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 hand care Smoothing At the end of a programme Anti crease if selected and Finish will appear in the display to indicate that the programme has finished The buzzer will sound if selected F Remove the laund...

Page 17: ...grammes Low temperature is a standard part of the programme and so cannot be deselected Short For drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics The programme duration is shorter Anti crease Helps prevent creasing if laundry is not normally removed immediately after the end of a programme The drum will turn at intervals for up to an hour Buzze...

Page 18: ...the button to shorten the end time if you have chosen too long a time Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button To begin delay start Press the Start Stop button Normal Start in 1 01 h The delay start time will now count down in minutes until the start of the programme The drum will turn briefly every hour to help prevent creasing While the delay start time is counting down you can still cha...

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: ...ics e g shirts blouses skirts and table cloths which are still to be hand ironed Notes 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 fabric type and amount of load Extras Short or Low temperature Anti crease Woollens handcare Max load 2 kg Fabric type Woollen fabrics Notes To refresh and fl...

Page 21: ...s e g jeans jackets skirts shirts Extras Anti crease Shirts Max load 1 5 kg Fabric type Shirts and blouses Extras Anti crease Smoothing 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 Fabrics are not completely dr...

Page 22: ... To select a new programme Switch the dryer off with the I On 0 Off button Switch the dryer back on with the l On 0 Off button Select a different programme 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 started Adding or removing lau...

Page 23: ...p button for at least 6 seconds until the following appears in the display X System locked Now no more alterations can be made to the programme To deactivate programme locking Press and hold the Start Stop button for at least 6 seconds until the following appears in the display W Ready Important Programme locking is deactivated automatically at the end of the programme or by pressing the Door butt...

Page 24: ...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 To remove the message from the display switch the dryer off and then on again Condensed water should not be consumed It could lead to health proble...

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: ...ion Ensure it is facing the correct way Replace the filters in the door opening by first inserting them at the bottom and then pressing them into place at the top Lock both dials 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 part...

Page 27: ... is used frequently then clean the condenser unit after approx 100 drying cycles Removing the condenser unit Open the door Open the service panel with the yellow lever Hold the panel securely when doing this Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards and place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Pull the cover forwards Remove it by pulling...

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: ...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 30: ... Settings menu J X System locked The electronic programme lock has been activated Press and hold the Start Stop button until Ready appears in the display l Adjust the load 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 t...

Page 31: ...s when or if the message Clean the filters appears See Settings menu J Airways indicator section Technical fault Call the Service Department No obvious cause In some circumstances Clean the filters will already have been displayed Clean the fluff filters and the condenser unit To delete the fault message Switch the dryer off and then back on again There is a fault if despite doing this the program...

Page 32: ... has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropriate spin speed 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 hooks next time If the problem occurs again dry garments ...

Page 33: ... the condenser unit housing Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after drying Synthetic fibres tend to attract static charge Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric conditioner to the final rinse in the washing machine or a fabric conditioner sheet to the load in the dryer There is a build up of fluff Fluff is principally the result of friction when garments a...

Page 34: ... display is in a different language A different language has been selected in the Settings Language J menu Set the language you want The flag symbol will guide you The Start Stop button light flashes when a programme is being selected This is not a fault The flashing indicates that a programme can be started After the programme has started the flashing will change to a constant light The display i...

Page 35: ...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 36: ... 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 37: ...densed water container cControl panel dDoor can be fitted with a decor panel 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: ...ect the floor from damage when the dryer is pushed into position or taken out for servicing The electrical socket must be located in an accessible position near the machine N B If you wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid the building under kit is not necessary Otherwise the building under kit is essential N Niche height 820 930 mm illustr...

Page 39: ...tilated particularly if the dryer is located in a small room Otherwise running times and energy 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 accessory available to order The stacking kit must be fitted by suitably qual...

Page 40: ... see illustration Then take the upper decor strip off by pulling it forwards Loosen but do not unscrew completely the screws on the three remaining decor strips Move the decor strips forwards A decor panel up to 4 mm thick can now be inserted Slide the decor panel in from above Press the decor strips into position and tighten up the loosened screws Now push on the upper decor strip from the front ...

Page 41: ...e Open the door First remove the door panel to do this unscrew the 10 screws see arrows from the machine door plate Then remove the three decor strips from the door panel Shorten the door panel and the two side decor strips at the bottom by measurement X using a suitable saw Drill four holes for securing the lower decor strip into the door panel Fit the decor strips and the door panel If you are i...

Page 42: ... H The plinth facing height must be calculated after aligning the height of the machine with the screw feet or after fitting the height adjustment frames Installation Calculate height H from the floor up into the groove on the underside of the tumble dryer Cut the plinth facing to size Slide it into the groove Useful tip If the machine is fitted on a height adjustment frame you can use double side...

Page 43: ...y head 1 50 m Maximum drain hose length 4 00 m If the on site water drainage system is not fitted with a non return valve the one supplied with the machine must be fitted to prevent the risk of back flow See Installation conditions requiring a non return valve Maximum delivery head with non return valve fitted 1 00 m Pulling out the drain hose Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stretch it or...

Page 44: ...n valve If the on site water drainage system is not fitted with a non return valve the one supplied with the machine must be fitted to prevent the risk of back flow A non return valve is required If the tumble dryer is connected to a sink drain outlet see the following section If the tumble dryer is to be connected to a drainage system already in use by another appliance e g a dishwasher Example C...

Page 45: ...on hose 4 to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut The non return valve 5 must only be fitted in an upright postion or at a slight angle see illustration If it is fitted in a horizontal position or lying on its side it will not work correctly Fit the non return valve 5 to the drain hose of the dryer 6 make sure it is in the correct position see illustration Secure ...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...600 1 25 39 Denim 2 0 800 1 20 45 Woollens hand care 2 0 900 0 20 3 Smoothing 2 5 0 30 8 Outerwear 2 0 800 1 70 74 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 Extra options ...

Page 48: ...y laundry Capacity of condensed water container approx 3 5 l Drain hose length 950 mm Drain pump head max 1 50 m Drain pump length max 4 m Connection cable length 1 60 m Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data section Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 48 ...

Page 49: ...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 49 ...

Page 50: ...rm your selection by pressing the OK button The arrow H in the display indicates that there are further options If you do not make a selection in the Settings menu and in its sub menus within approx 15 seconds the display will revert to the previous menu Language J The display shows several different languages You can select one of the languages displayed via the Language J sub menu The flag after...

Page 51: ...the minutes The display will return to the Settings menu N B You can also set the time of day by pressing the m button after switching the machine on and before selecting a programme Drying levels You can alter the drying levels for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes C back A Cottons Minimum iron Select the option you want and confirm your selection with the OK button The bar chart shows you ...

Page 52: ...oothing programmes Airways indicator 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 Off Clean fluff filters does not appear He...

Page 53: ...ber Confirm your selection of this number by pressing the OK button Now set the second number Repeat the process until all three numbers have been entered After the last number has been entered press the OK button Yes 2 5 0 No Confirm lock code Confirm the code with the OK button or if you want to correct a mistake press the button The lock will now be activated when the dryer is switched off To u...

Page 54: ...s been set The machine is delivered with the option Off set as standard C back A P off B on Select the option you want and confirm your selection with the OK button Display contrast There are ten different display contrast settings The bar chart shows you the setting The machine is delivered with a medium setting set as standard g Set display contrast Select the setting you want and confirm your s...

Page 55: ...tand by comes on if a programme is not selected after the machine has been switched on Pressing one of the buttons switches the display back on again A tick B will appear beside the option to show that it has been set The machine is delivered with the option On set as standard C back A Q on B Not in current Prog Select the option you want and confirm your selection with the OK button To close the ...

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