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Cleaning the tumble dryer

Disconnect the tumble dryer from
the mains electricity supply.

Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning products are available to
order via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.

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Clean the housing and control panel
with a slightly damp cloth and a mild
detergent or soapy water.

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The drum and other stainless steel
parts can be cleaned with a suitable
stainless steel cleaner following the
manufacturer's instructions.

Do not

use solvents, abrasive

cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaners. These could
damage plastic sufaces and other
parts. The tumble dryer must never
be hosed down.

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Dry all parts with a soft cloth.

Cleaning and care

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Summary of Contents for T 4804 C Allerdry

Page 1: ...ns for condenser tumble dryer T 4804 C allerdry To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 07 729 440 en GB ...

Page 2: ...spose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your Dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying The higher the spin...

Page 3: ... options Delay start 17 Low temperature 17 Buzzer 17 Delay start 17 Programme chart 18 Changing the programme sequence 22 Once a programme has started 22 changing the programme 22 cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme 22 cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry 22 Altering Delay start 22 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 22 Time rema...

Page 4: ...aning the condenser unit 31 Replacing the condenser unit 32 Problem solving guide 33 Check and fault messages 33 Other problems 36 Changing the lamp 40 After Sales service 41 Repairs 41 Future updates PC 41 Appliance guarantee 41 Optional accessories 41 Installation and connection 42 Front view 42 Installation site 43 Transporting the dryer to its installation site 43 Building under a continuous w...

Page 5: ...ons 52 Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programme 52 Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programme 53 Anti crease 54 Altering the volume of the buzzer 55 Altering the standard drying level in the Automatic programme 56 Extending the cooling down time 57 Standby 58 Memory function 60 Clean out airways indicator 61 Keypad tone 62 Adjusting the dryer s electron...

Page 6: ...turer s care label as being suitable for tumble drying Dry cleaning kits for freshening up garments in a tumble dryer are increasingly available on the market If using do so at your own risk and follow the instructions provided on the packaging Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use...

Page 7: ...ele approved service technician Ensure current is not supplied to the tumble dryer until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the tumble dryer be guaranteed If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service ...

Page 8: ...ble dryer items which have been cleaned using chemicals e g professional dry cleaning agents fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber foam rubber or rubber like materials For example products made from latex foam rubber shower caps waterproof textiles rubberised articles and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling damaged items which contain padding or fillings e g pillows...

Page 9: ... condensed water container make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping and the water causing damage Condensed water is not drinking water It can cause health problems in both people and animals Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and fluff Dust drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages in the condenser unit ...

Page 10: ...ramme fCheck lights For a description of these lights see Problem solving guide After sales service gStart Stop button For starting the 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 hProgramme selector with indicator lights iDoor button Pressing this button w...

Page 11: ...d 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 handcare and Smoothing programmes can finish earlier than expected if a certain temperature is reached This can happen with particularly fine fabrics very small loads or if items were partly dry beforehand Delay start The delay start time selected ...

Page 12: ... the door and in the door opening Hygiene filter The hygiene filter filters the air from the room which the dryer takes in to cool the condenser unit Once filtered this air gets warm It is then expelled back into the room The hygiene filter must be replaced with a new one when the Change filter indicator light comes on The dryer must not be used without the hygiene filter in place Without the hygi...

Page 13: ...ing 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 their quality Do not ...

Page 14: ...en 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 On 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...

Page 15: ...time remaining You cannot alter the drying level of the Woollens handcare and Smoothing programmes Hygiene programmes Select one of these programmes for drying garments where high standards of hygiene are required for example for allergy sufferers The Normal drying level cannot be changed for Cottons Minimum iron or Pillows For Timed drying the duration needs to be selected Timed drying programmes...

Page 16: ...es G Remove the laundry when the programme has finished 0 and Finish will appear in the display to indicate that the programme has finished The buzzer if selected will sound at intervals The drum will continue to rotate at intervals for up to an hour to prevent laundry creasing if you do not wish to remove it immediately anti crease There is no anti crease phase at the end of the Woollens handcare...

Page 17: ... selected in 30 minute steps more than 10 in 1 hour steps If you keep the Delay start button pressed in the time will continue to increase up to 24 To begin delay start Press the Start Stop button The Delay start indicator light will light up constantly 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...

Page 18: ...synthetic or mixed fibre e g skirts shirts and blouses Note Only for drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures and which have the q symbol on the care label Pillows 1 pillow up to max 80 x 80 cm or 2 pillows up to max 40 x 80 cm Fabric type Pillows with feather down or synthetic fillings Large items e g bed covers Notes For drying or airing items e g pillows with the q or r symbol on ...

Page 19: ...e optimum time Tip You can use the Warm air programme to help remove odours from cotton clothing which has been worn but it still clean select a duration of between 1 2 and 1 hour Items must be suitable for drying in a tumble dryer Dampen the garments a little beforehand or add a fabric conditioner sheet The Warm air programme will not be as effective at removing odours from any parts of the garme...

Page 20: ...arched laundry Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Low temperature Select the Low temperature option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label Minimum iron Max load 3 kg Normal Hand iron Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton synthetic or mixed fibre e g shirts blouses skirts and table cloths Notes Select Hand iron fo...

Page 21: ... 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 Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Woollens handcare Max load 2 kg Fabric type Woollen fabrics Notes This programme only fluffs up woollen garments Fabrics are not completely dried in this programme Remove garment...

Page 22: ... in the display Press the Door button Close the door Select another programme and start it cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry Proceed as described in Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started below Switch the dryer off after closing the door Altering Delay start See Delay start Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Press the Door button Open th...

Page 23: ... selector three positions stage by stage in a clockwise direction Each of the three programme indicator lights must come on one after the other D Now slowly turn the programme selector six positions stage by stage in an anti clockwise direction Each of the six programme indicator lights must come on one after the other The indicator light for the Low temperature button will flash and a key symbol ...

Page 24: ...firmly in both hands as shown pull it out 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 Condensed water should not be consumed It could lead to health problems for ...

Page 25: ...se the tool supplied with the dryer Cleaning them whilst dry Open the door and pull the fluff filter 1 out of the door as illustrated Also clean the door seal 2 with a damp cloth Vacuum the surface of the fluff filter If a vacuum cleaner is not available you can remove the fluff with your fingers Vacuum up any fluff from the hollow part of the door opening You could also use a cleaning brush which...

Page 26: ...e same on the other side Rinse all the filters under hot running water Then shake the filters until no more water droplets are visible Dry the filters thoroughly with care Clean the area underneath these filters e g with a vacuum cleaner Do not replace them if they are damp or wet Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults Push the large filter back into the door holder until it clicks int...

Page 27: ... 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 stainless steel cleaner following the manufacturer s instructions Do not use solvents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or all purpose cleaners These could damage plastic sufaces and other parts The tumble dryer must never be hosed down Dry all parts with a s...

Page 28: ... to function correctly the hygiene filter must be replaced with a new one when necessary Use the lever to open the panel Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards The replaceable hygiene filter is located in a removable holder on the back of the panel Press the lugs gently together to release the holder from the panel Dispose of the used hygiene filter with your normal household waste ...

Page 29: ...ntil the indicator lights up You must reset the filter counter back to 0 when you replace the filter This allows the filter counter to start counting the time to the next replacement Carry out the following procedure each time you replace the hygiene filter even if the indicator light has not come on Switch the dryer on Press the Low temperature and Buzzer buttons at the same time and hold them in...

Page 30: ...ndicator light comes on Clean it if necessary Removing the condenser unit Open the service panel 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 Tilt the cover forwards Remove it by pulling it diagonally upwards Turn the lever on the condenser unit upwards to ...

Page 31: ...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 31 ...

Page 32: ...ds 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 inner cover after cleaning ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove Replace the inner cover making sure the hooks locate correctly Hold it at an angle and push it gently downwards Then turn the...

Page 33: ...ault 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 Warm air programme timed drying to dry individual items To delete the fault message Open and close the door 0 appears in the display The Low temperature indicator lamp flashes The elec...

Page 34: ...es off To switch the light off Open and close the door The Clean out airways indicator light can be deactivated see Programmable functions The programme stops and the Clean out airways indicator light comes on The buzzer sounds See above for possible causes and their remedies To switch the light off Open and close the door If the indicator light appears again contact the Miele Service Dept The Emp...

Page 35: ... see Cleaning and care Hygiene filter for details The word Hygiene does not start flashing as soon as a Hygiene programme starts This is not a fault Hygiene will not start flashing until the hygiene drying process has been running at a particular temperature for a longer period of time The Start Stop button is flashing slowly and the display is dark The dryer is in Standby mode This is quite norma...

Page 36: ... Please see Cleaning and care Hygiene filter for details Take out the old filter and replace it with a new one Always keep the area around the dryer free of dust and fluff The fluff 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 co...

Page 37: ...amme for drying very large items such as bedding Pillows still feel damp after being dried The pillow is very large The tumble dryer has been overloaded See the appropriate section in the Programme chart Dry pillows repeatedly using the Pillows hygiene programme until dry or leave to dry in the fresh air Feather filled pillows smell after drying Feathers are a natural product and this is quite nor...

Page 38: ...luff from the inside of 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 programme or a fabric conditioner sheet to the load when drying There is a build up of fluff Fluff is principally the result of ...

Page 39: ... breaker tripped Power cut A programme which was running previously will continue automatically when power is restored to the tumble dryer as long as the Cooling down phase had not been reached The interior drum lighting does not come on The lighting switches off automatically to save energy Switch the dryer off and then on again The lamp needs changing Change the lamp as described at the end of t...

Page 40: ...rist 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 ...

Page 41: ...e problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions 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 appliance s programme data Appliance guarantee Please see the guarantee card supplied with your appliance Optional accessories Optional ...

Page 42: ...panel dDoor eService panel for condenser unit fFour height adjustable screw feet gHygiene filter panel the room air for cooling the condenser unit is drawn in here hExternal drainage options e g via wash basin wash basin drain outlet or gully Installation and connection 42 ...

Page 43: ...itchen unit The dryer should not be installed next to a refrigerator or freezer The warm air expelled from the rear of the dryer would increase the temperature around the refrigerator s freezer s heat exchanger causing the compressor to run continuously If it is not possible to install the dryer anywhere else then the refrigerator freezer must be sealed off from the dryer A building under kit with...

Page 44: ...port Levelling the dryer The dryer must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper operation The screw feet can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in the floor At the front of the dryer Room air to cool the condenser unit is taken in through the opening in the hygiene filter panel This opening must not be blocked or covered over as this would cause a fault Installation and connection 4...

Page 45: ...with a Miele washing machine in a washer dryer stack The appropriate WTV stacking kit available to order is required Stacking kits must only be installed by a suitably qualified fitter Before moving the dryer again e g when moving house After each use a small quantity of condensed water will collect in the area around the pump This water can run out if the dryer is tipped up when it is being moved...

Page 46: ...tional 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 hose beco...

Page 47: ...ttach 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 the loop...

Page 48: ...the appliance with a suitable residual current device RCD Contact a qualified electrician for advice 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 a suitable replaceme...

Page 49: ...00 0 15 4 Smoothing 3 0 1000 0 30 8 Cottons hygiene 6 0 1000 4 55 131 Minimum iron hygiene 3 0 1200 1 80 60 Pillows hygiene 1 2 1200 1 80 103 Weight of dry laundry EN 61121 2005 test programme All data without a star against it was calculated using EN 61121 2005 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 th...

Page 50: ...eight Capacity of condensed water container approx 3 5 l Hose length 2 m Maximum delivery head 1 50 m Maximum drain hose length 4 m Length of connection cable 2 m Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating UK see data plate plug Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data section Test certificates awarded see data plate Technical data 50 ...

Page 51: ...ammable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the tumble dryer s electronics to suit changing requirements Programmable functions can be altered at any time 51 ...

Page 52: ...p button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button The Low temperature indicator light will flash once briefly A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Increased residual moisture Laundry damper I Standard residual moisture factory default setting the Automatic indicator light will also flash once 2 Reduced residual mo...

Page 53: ... up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Low temperature button once The Low temperature indicator light will flash twice briefly A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Increased residual moisture Laundry damper I Standard residual moisture factory default setting the Automatic indicator light will also flash o...

Page 54: ...tch the dryer on Wait until the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Low temperature button twice The Low temperature indicator light will flash 3 times briefly A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Anti crease off 1 1 hour anti crease the Automatic indicator light will also flash o...

Page 55: ...tton DPress the Low temperature button three times The Low temperature indicator light will flash four times briefly A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Normal buzzer factory default setting I Loud buzzer the Automatic indicator light will also flash EPressing the Start Stop button switches between the options FSwitch the dryer off T...

Page 56: ...antly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Low temperature button four times The Low temperature indicator light will flash six times briefly A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Increased residual moisture Laundry damper I Standard residual moisture factory default setting the Automatic indicator light will also flash ...

Page 57: ...hen release the Start Stop button DPress the Low temperature button five times The Low temperature indicator light will flash seven times briefly A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Cooling down time not extended factory default setting i Cooling down time extended by five minutes the Automatic indicator light will also flash once 2 ...

Page 58: ...started They will however come on for 10 minutes after a delay start time has counted down at the end of the programme or the end of the anti crease phase The buzzer if selected will sound for 10 minutes at the end of the programme Instead of the factory default setting you can select another option Not in current programme As described under Factory default above However the display and programme...

Page 59: ...ll flash 8 times briefly A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Factory default setting I Not in current programme the Automatic indicator light will also flash once 2 Off the Automatic indicator light will also flash twice EPressing the Start Stop button switches between the options FSwitch the dryer off The setting you have selected i...

Page 60: ...in whilst carrying out steps B C BSwitch the dryer on Wait until the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Low temperature button seven times The Low temperature indicator light will flash 9 times briefly A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Memory deactivated factory default settin...

Page 61: ... Low temperature button eight times The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowly once A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Clean out airways indicator light is deactivated I Clean out airways indicator light comes on when there is a heavy build up of fluff the Automatic indicator light will also flash once 2 Factor...

Page 62: ...ature button nine times The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and then on and off quickly once A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Keypad tone deactivated factory default setting I Keypad tone activated the Automatic indicator light will also flash EPressing the Start Stop button switches between the o...

Page 63: ...re you begin ensure that The tumble dryer is switched off The door is closed APress the Start Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BSwitch the dryer on Wait until the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Low temperature button ten times The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and then on...

Page 64: ...The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and then on and off quickly three times A number to show which option is selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P 0 Default setting 1 Drying level range extended the Automatic indicator light will also flash EPressing the Start Stop button switches between the options FSwitch the dryer off The setting yo...

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