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Operating instructions

for condenser tumble dryer
T 4859 Ci SUPERTRONIC

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. 07 737 880

en - GB

Summary of Contents for T 4859 Ci SUPERTRONIC

Page 1: ... for condenser tumble dryer T 4859 Ci SUPERTRONIC 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 07 737 880 en GB ...

Page 2: ...dispose of it at your local community waste 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 the greater the savings that can be made in energy and ...

Page 3: ...nd unload the drum 30 Extras 31 Short 31 Low temperature 31 Favourite programmes 32 Programme chart 34 Cleaning and care 39 Emptying the condensed water container 39 Cleaning the fluff filters 40 Cleaning them whilst dry 40 Cleaning them with water 41 Cleaning the tumble dryer 42 Cleaning the condenser unit 43 Removing the condenser unit 43 Checking the condenser unit 44 Cleaning the condenser uni...

Page 4: ...again e g when moving house 55 Matching the fascia panel to the height of adjacent drawer fronts 56 Removing the spacer bars 56 Fitting the front panel 57 Front panel dimensions 57 Fitting the front panel 57 Fitting a door front panel made by another manufacturer 58 Preparing the front panel 58 Preparing the fixing points 59 Fitting a plinth facing 60 External condensed water outlet 61 Arranging t...

Page 5: ... 65 Technical data 66 Settings menu 67 Open the Settings menu 67 Language J 67 Time 68 Drying levels 68 Extended cool down 69 Airways indicator 69 Code 70 Buzzer 72 Keypad tone 72 Brightness 72 Contrast 72 Display keypad illumination 72 Memory 73 Anti crease 73 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...e owner Correct application This tumble dryer is not designed for commercial use It is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use It must only be used as a domestic appliance to dry items which have been washed in a water solution and which are marked on the manufacturer s care label as being suitable fo...

Page 7: ... children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble dryer unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use clean or maintain the tumble dryer without supervision if they have been shown how to do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved The tumble dryer is not a toy To prevent the risk of injury do not allow children to play with it or...

Page 8: ...e cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the tumble dryer e g danger of overheating If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect...

Page 9: ...ntenance The tumble dryer must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer unless authorised to do so by Miele In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the tumble dryer and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches ...

Page 10: ... which have been treated with inflammable cleaning agents or which contain residues of acetone alcohol benzine petrol kerosene stain remover turpentine wax and wax remover or other chemicals items which have been splashed with hair lacquer hair spray nail varnish remover or similar substances When washing such heavily soiled items ensure that you use additional detergent and select a high temperat...

Page 11: ...ding or fillings e g pillows jackets When damaged the filling can get out with the risk of igniting in the dryer In many programmes the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure that the items are not too hot to handle when you remove them this also avoids the danger of the laundry self igniting The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase has been completed As soon...

Page 12: ...s a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump and in the drain hose The ambient room temperature should be between 2 C and 35 C If the water is drained externally instead of being collected in the 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 wa...

Page 13: ...ories with this tumble dryer If non Miele parts are used guarantee performance and product liability claims may be invalidated Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 13 ...

Page 14: ... messages the time of day the position of an entry using the scroll bar fClear sensor U For returning to the previous menu For returning to the main menu when touched twice For deleting the values set previously For cancelling the programme gStart sensor The programme selected is started by touching this sensor when it is illuminated green hK button For switching the dryer on and off To save energ...

Page 15: ...ugh the menus If the menu lists more options than are visible in the display a scroll bar will appear on the right to show the position in the list Main menu 10 21 Favourite programmes Cottons Minimum iron m The sensors on the right can be used to scroll up or down the list Each touch of the sensor will move the list up or down one line A dotted line will appear under the last option in the list C...

Page 16: ...ble dryer s electronics to suit different requirements See Settings menu for more details Information sensor The Information sensor will light up if information about an option is available Touch the sensor if you want to read the information Programme sequence display Symbols in the display show which section of the programme has been reached Symbol Programme sequence R Start at Finish at G Dryin...

Page 17: ...hange Delete Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Drying level depending on programme Duration depending on programme Extras depending on programme Start at Finish at Drying tips Cottons Delicates Cotton synthetic Woollens Silks Microfibre Linen This option has further choices Operating the tumble dryer 17 ...

Page 18: ...indicator Code Buzzer Keypad tone Brightness Contrast Display keypad illumination Memory Anti crease Miele home Remote control This option has further sub menus Appears if the dryer has been fitted with the optional communication module Operating the tumble dryer 18 ...

Page 19: ...master appliance dPower supply eMiele home Gateway f WLAN Router Possible connections optional gPC Notebook hiPod or iPhone iConnection with a domestic bus system display jPossible internet connection iPod und iPhone are registered trade marks of Apple Inc Miele home 19 ...

Page 20: ...book or an iPod iPhone can be used within the operating radius of a WLAN f to display status information about the networked appliances and to carry out some operational commands Household network i Miele home enables smarter living With the Miele home Gateway e communication enabled appliances can be integrated into the domestic bus system iPod und iPhone are registered trade marks of Apple Inc O...

Page 21: ...steps 1 to 5 1 Welcome screen Switch the dryer on with the K button The welcome screen will appear in the display for 3 seconds The display for setting the language will then appear 2 Set the language Sprache 10 21 deutsch english p español OK Select the language you want The sensors on the right can be used to scroll up or down the list Confirm the language you have selected with OK Before using ...

Page 22: ...tted with a communication module optional accessory Confirm the message with OK 5 Continue setting the dryer up as described in the Operating instruction manual The dryer is correctly set up once a programme lasting longer than one hour has been run See 2 Selecting a programme The welcome screen and request to set the language will appear in the screen after switching the dryer on again if a progr...

Page 23: ... the quality of the item They can be partially dried using the Gentle 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 Loopknit garments e g T shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on their quality Do not over dry these textiles When purchasing these garments it...

Page 24: ...em Fasten zips hooks and eyes etc Tie fabric belts and apron strings Sew in or remove underwiring from bras Load the tumble dryer Press the a button to open the door Load the laundry loosely into the drum Do not overload the drum See the Programme chart for recommended loads for each programme Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry and give a disappointing drying result Bef...

Page 25: ...ogrammes with drying levels e g Cottons You have a choice of drying levels with this programme Cottons 1 6 kg 1 19 h 10 21 Drying level Normal Extras Start at m Touch the Drying level sensor Drying level 10 21 Normal Hand iron r p Hand iron rr OK If there are more than 3 levels to choose from Use the right hand sensors to show more levels Touch the left hand sensor to confirm the drying level requ...

Page 26: ...e the and sensors on the right to alter the value highlighted Confirm the value you have set with OK Cool air 20 mins 1 hour Warm air 15 mins 2 hours Timed drying hygiene 1 hour 2 hours Other programmes e g Gentle smoothing These programmes have fixed drying levels durations and cannot be altered Gentle smoothing 1 kg 0 58 h 10 21 Start at Finish at 2 Select a programme 26 ...

Page 27: ...rogramme start time or the programme end time up to a maximum of 24 hours With the first 15 minute step the time will be adjusted to the next quarter of an hour Select the Start at or the Finish at option Cottons 1 6 kg 1 19 h 10 21 Extras Start at 01 11 Finish at 02 30 OK Use and to select the time you want for Start at or Finish at Confirm the time you have selected with OK Please note If you su...

Page 28: ...inning the type of textile the load the ambient room temperature fluctuations in the power supply or a programme interruption The time left during drying is continually monitored and altered This is why the time shown in the display may fluctuate duration the programme This is quite normal Programmes can also finish earlier than expected if for example particularly fine fabrics are being dried the...

Page 29: ... button to switch the dryer off Press the s button to switch the dryer on Select another programme and start it An alternative way to cancel Press the a button Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Press the a button Open the door Danger of burning Do not touch the back of the drum when adding or removing items The drum and the items can get very hot Add or remove items as requi...

Page 30: ...easing This is quite normal Press the a button to open the door Remove the laundry Check that all items have been removed from the drum If items are left in the dryer they could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is next used The dryer will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of a programme the end of the anti crease phase If the dryer is signed on to the Miele home system it wi...

Page 31: ...dried at a lower temperature This option uses a lower temperature and a longer drying time Note You can also alter the drying levels and cooling down periods for some programmes see Settings menu This dryer also has a buzzer and an anti crease phase at the end of the programme which can be altered see Settings Optional extras This dryer offers the following extras S h o r t L o w t e m p e r a t u...

Page 32: ...l way 2 If you alter a drying level or select an Extra when you select the programme Also select Save as To enter a name for a favourite programme Name A A A A A A A A A A A 10 21 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Select character Select the first character and confirm this with Select character Use the sensor to scroll to the right to select the rest of the characters After the first letter i...

Page 33: ...nated Start sensor The programme will start To change a favourite programme Select the Change option Select the favourite programme you wish to change Make any changes and then save it under the same name The altered parameters will be active the next time the favourite programme is started To delete a favourite programme If you have already saved ten favourite programmes then you will have to del...

Page 34: ...aundry Tip To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Minimum iron Max load 3 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Use for Minimum iron cotton synthetic and mixed fibre fabric e g tops dresses trousers skirts and table cloths Delicates Max load 2 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Hand iron rr Use for Synthetic mixed fibre rayon and easy care cotton e g shirts blou...

Page 35: ...h can be dried using the Cottons programme Tip Short programme duration Woollens handcare Max load 2 kg Use for Woollen garments and fabrics containing wool Tip This programme only fluffs up woollen garments They are not dried completely by this programme Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature Silks handcare Max load 1 kg Use for Silks ...

Page 36: ...his programme includes a proofing fixing phase Only use proofing agents containing fluorochemical compounds which are stated by the manufacturer as being suitable for use on membrane textiles Do not dry items which have been treated with proofing agents containing paraffin Fire hazard Pillows 1 2 pillows up to 80 x 40 cm Large pillows 1 pillow up to 80 x 80 cm Use for Pillows suitable for drying i...

Page 37: ...fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics e g jackets pillows For drying individual items e g bath towels swimwear tea towels Tip Do not select the longest drying time to start with Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time Note You can use the Warm air programme to help remove odours from clean cotton clothing select a duration of between 1 2 and 1 hour Item...

Page 38: ...abel Minimum iron hygiene Max load 3 kg Normal Use for Minimum iron items made of synthetic or mixed fibre e g skirts shirts and blouses Tip Only for drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures and which have the q symbol on the care label Timed drying hygiene Max load Depends on fabric type Use for 6 kg of items made of cotton or linen fabric 3 kg of minimum iron items made of syntheti...

Page 39: ...ards 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 p...

Page 40: ...the filter Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door opening You could also use a cleaning brush which is available as an optional extra from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department or use a vacuum cleaner Also clean the door seal 2 with a damp cloth Once clean push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way Use your...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...e 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 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 Dry all parts with a soft cloth Cleaning an...

Page 43: ... once a year Always check it if the Clean out airways message appears 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 Tu...

Page 44: ...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 44 ...

Page 45: ...ing the condenser unit 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 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 ...

Page 46: ...splay Problem Possible cause Remedy You are asked to enter a code Access via a code has been activated Enter the code see Settings menu 1 Adjust the load The programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds This is not a fault In some programmes if the drum has been overloaded or underloaded the programme will be cancelled This can also happen if the items are already dry Use the Warm air programme in fut...

Page 47: ... can change the parameters for this message See the Settings menu Clean out airways The programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds See above for possible causes and their remedies Make a note of what is shown in the display Try to resolve the problem yourselft Switch the dryer off and then on again If you do not succeed Call the Service Department A prompt which has not been described previously app...

Page 48: ...ng 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 friction when garments are being worn and to some extent when they are being washed Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to fo...

Page 49: ...filters are clogged up See Cleaning and care Remove any fluff The fluff filters were wet when replaced The fluff filters must be completely dry Detergent residues hair and fine fibres can block the condenser unit See Cleaning and care The condenser unit must be checked and cleaned if necessary The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropri...

Page 50: ...nation switches off automatically Touch the Start sensor The display and sensors will light up See Settings The programme does not start No obvious cause Is the dryer switched on Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket and switched on Is the door closed properly Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped The display is in a different language A different language has been selected Set the lang...

Page 51: ...n 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 light specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the light cover Turn the light anti clockwise to remove Replace the lamp To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right un...

Page 52: ...e 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 In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk For information on the appliance guarant...

Page 53: ... decor panel eService panel for condenser unit fHose for external drainage of condensed water see External condensed water outlet gRear view Slot for Miele home communication module hIntake and exhaust vents for cooling the condenser unit iFour height adjustable screw feet Installation and connection 53 ...

Page 54: ...y and must not be removed Slides can be used to protect the floor from damage when the machine is pushed into position or taken out for servicing The electrical socket must be located in an accessible position near the tumble dryer Please note Niche height Additional accessories required 820 mm None from 830 840 mm Fit longer screw feet set to approx 40 mm from 870 885 mm One raising kit from 915 ...

Page 55: ...is adequately ventilated 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 The appropriate WTV stacking kit available to order to match your dryer is required The stacking kit must be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter...

Page 56: ...tional accessory This can be used to add spacer bars from below up to a maximum of 25 mm After fitting the bars cut or pinch off any excess length from the screws Removing the spacer bars All the spacer bars can be removed if the upper edge of the front panel needs to be flush with the upper edge of the appliance front directly underneath the fascia panel See Fitting a front panel made by another ...

Page 57: ...aring and drilling the fixing holes Front panel dimensions Width 592 596 mm Thickness 17 to 19 mm corresponding to the thickness of the adjacent unit door front panels Height The height of the door front panel corresponds to the door height H of the adjacent units Fitting the front panel Open the door Hold the front panel in the correct position in front of the appliance door Screw the front panel...

Page 58: ...our smaller holes as shown in the diagram Depending on country this tumble dryer is supplied either left or right hand hinged For left hand hinging only front panel shown decor side face down upper edge at the bottom if width b increases measurement a must also be increased b 592 mm N a 21 5 mm b 593 mm N a 22 0 mm b 594 mm N a 22 5 mm b 595 mm N a 23 0 mm b 596 mm N a 23 5 mm H height of adjacent...

Page 59: ... deep in the back of the front panel DNext drill the four smaller holes C 7 mm 10 mm deep in the back of the front panel EShorten the front panel from the bottom to height H Preparing the fixing points FHold the pre drilled front panel in the correct position in front of the machine door GMark the fixing points on the back of the front panel through the holes in the machine door plate see arrows i...

Page 60: ... 8 mm Height H The plinth facing height must be calculated after aligning the height of the appliance with the screw feet or after fitting the raising kit s 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 dryer is fitted on a raising kit you can use double sided adhesive ...

Page 61: ...4 00 m If the on site water drainage system is not fitted with a non return valve or an appropriate air gap an air gap or the non return valve supplied with the dryer 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 Arranging the drain hose Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stre...

Page 62: ...lve or an appropriate air gap an air gap or the non return valve supplied with the machine must be fitted to prevent the risk of back flow Otherwise water could leak out of the dryer and cause damage 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 a...

Page 63: ... extension hose 4 to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut Non return valve 5 has to be fitted with the arrow pointing in the direction of flow i e towards the sink Otherwise water will not drain out of the machine Fit non return valve 5 to the drain hose on the dryer 6 make sure it is fitted correctly see arrow on non return valve Secure the non return valve using...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...Normal 2 0 800 50 1 20 81 Proofing Normal 2 0 800 50 1 25 59 Denim Normal 3 0 900 60 2 40 119 Woollens handcare 2 0 1000 50 0 15 4 Sportswear Normal 2 0 600 50 1 35 61 Outerwear Normal 2 0 800 50 1 40 72 Cottons hygiene 6 0 1000 60 3 70 118 1 Weight of dry laundry 2 Test programme in accordance with Regulation 392 2012 EU for energy labelling measured in accordance with EN 61121 All data was calcu...

Page 66: ...water container approx 3 5 litres Drain hose length 950 mm Maximum delivery head 1 5 m Maximum drain hose length 4 m Length of connection cable 2 m Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate plug Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data Test certificates awarded see data plate Technical data 66 ...

Page 67: ...ct the Settings menu Confirm with OK To select a setting Settings 10 21 Language Time Drying levels m The sensors on the right can be used to scroll up or down the list Language J The display can be set to appear in one of several different languages To select the language you want go to the Language J sub menu The flag after the word Language acts as a guide to prevent a language which will not b...

Page 68: ... format set as a 24 hour clock Set the time of day Time 10 21 OK Use the and sensors to set the hour Confirm the hours with OK and then enter the minutes Drying levels You can alter the drying levels for the Cottons Minimum iron and Automatic plus programmes The bars show you the setting The default is the middle setting Drier P P P P P P P the programme duration increases Damper P the programme d...

Page 69: ...l cooling down phase Airways indicator Fluff should be removed after drying The Clean out airways message will remind you to do this when a certain amount of fluff has collected 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 out airways does not appear Heavy Clean out airways only ap...

Page 70: ...will now request that a code is entered The code is 250 and cannot be altered Activate code 10 21 2 A A Please enter code OK Use to enter the first number Confirm the first number with OK and then enter the second number Repeat the process until all three numbers have been entered After the last number has been entered you must confirm the code with OK Information 10 21 Input OK Code active when m...

Page 71: ...lay will request the code Enter code 250 with the and sensors The dryer is now unlocked and ready for use To deactivate the code Proceed as for activating the code Information Code OK Ready 1 OK Confirm with OK You can now switch on the dryer without being asked to enter a code Settings menu 71 ...

Page 72: ... level is set If you make an alteration it will appear in the display immediately Display keypad illumination The display and sensor illumination switches off to save energy Start flashes slowly to save energy The display and the sensors are not illuminated if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the tumble dryer being switched on 10 minutes after the end of a programme Press the Start...

Page 73: ...gramme is chosen again these settings will appear in the display Off Factory default On Anti crease Anti crease helps prevent creasing if laundry is not normally removed im mediately after the end of a programme After the programme has finished the drum will continue to rotate at intervals There is no anti crease phase with Wollens Off 1 hour 2 hours Factory default Settings menu 73 ...

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