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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 4888 C

It is

essential

to read these

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

M.-Nr. 05 986 610

Summary of Contents for T 4888 C

Page 1: ...nstructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4888 C It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine G M Nr 05 986 610 ...

Page 2: ...that the machine presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before throwing an old appliance away unplug it and render the plug useless Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse This should be done by a competent person Energy saving tips Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying The higher the spin the greater the savings that can be ...

Page 3: ...tes on laundry care 13 Wash care symbols 13 Tips on drying 13 How to dry correctly 14 Brief instructions 14 Favourite programmes 17 Selecting changing a favourite 17 Saving a favourite programme 19 Extras 20 Short 20 Low temp 20 Timer 21 Programme chart 22 Changing the programme sequence 25 To cancel a programme 25 To interrupt a programme 25 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has starte...

Page 4: ...guide 33 Fault messages in the display 33 Other problems 35 Changing the lamp 38 After Sales service 39 Future updates PC 39 Optional accessories 39 Installation 40 Front view 40 Installation site 41 Room in which the dryer is located 41 Transporting the machine to its installation site 41 Aligning the machine 41 Before moving the machine again e g when moving house 41 External condensed water out...

Page 5: ... 46 Technical data 47 Settings menu J 50 Open the menu 50 Language J 50 Time of day 51 Drying levels 52 Extending the cooling down time 52 Airways indicator 53 Anti crease 53 Lock 54 Buzzer 56 Keypad tones 56 Display contrast 57 Stand by 58 To close the menu 58 Contents 5 ...

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

Page 7: ... dried after cleaning If they are still damp or wet when replaced there is a risk of faults occurring when the machine is used The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place Do not install the machine in a room where the temperature may drop down to or below freezing At very cold temperatures the machine may be difficult to start There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is ...

Page 8: ...lar substances which contain padding or fillings e g pillows jackets If these were damaged the filling could leak out with the risk of igniting in the dryer are soiled with oil or grease In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any da...

Page 9: ...mmes cStart button dOptical interface PC This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future eMulti function selector This is used to select menu options by turning it and to confirm your selection by pressing it f On Off button s To switch the dryer on or off g Door button a To open the door Operating the tumbl...

Page 10: ...of the four favourite programmes which appear on the left of the display You can customise the favourite programmes to suit your own requirements The short cut buttons have different functions in the other menus Where this is the case an arrow H will appear in the display above the short cut button together with a description of its function Programme selection There are two ways of selecting a pr...

Page 11: ...Duration 1 29 h Extras H Timer Y H Save H Back A H Turn the multi function selector to highlight either the Drying level or the Programme Pressing the multi function selector selects the highlighted option and opens the relevant sub menu The sub menus Extras Timer and Save can be opened by pressing the short cut button directly below them You return to the entry menu by pressing short cut button 4...

Page 12: ...ed the time of day and run an initial programme lasting longer than one hour The display will then switch to show the time of day Setting the time of day 10 00 Set time of day Set the hour with the multi function selector and confirm this setting Now set the minutes Once this has been confirmed the time of day is saved in memory and the display goes back to the entry menu Operating the tumble drye...

Page 13: ...ments have linings which have a tendency to shrink depending on the quality of the item These garments can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Pure linen should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the wash care label as the surface of the fabric may otherwise become rough These garments can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Loopknit gar...

Page 14: ... Fasten zips 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 s 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 a button to open the door Load the laundry loosely into the drum Do not overload the dr...

Page 15: ... time of day and the estimated end time of the programme Button 3 Save to save the current programme as a favourite Button 4 Cancel to cancel the current programme 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 conte...

Page 16: ...g the drum will continue to rotate at intervals to prevent laundry creasing if you do not wish to remove it immediately The anti crease phase lasts for 1 hour F Remove the laundry Press the a button to open the door Remove the laundry Make sure that the drum is empty If items are left in the dryer they could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is next used If the appliance is switched on at th...

Page 17: ...on 1 Main menu COTTONS Normal Duration 1 29 h Extras H Timer Y H Save H Back A H Confirm your selection of the part you want to change by pressing the multi function selector once Depending on the option selected one of the following will be displayed Programme selection PROGRAMME Back A SELECTION COTTONS MINIMUM IRON WOOLLENS HANDCARE H Use the multi function selector to select the programme you ...

Page 18: ... available when using the Minimum iron and Automatic programmes Warm air Cool air programmes WARM AIR 0 30 h 10 00 Finish 10 30 Duration warm air 00 30 h Use the multi function selector to select the duration you want and confirm your selection 15 to 30 minutes in 5 minute stages 30 mins to 2 hrs in 10 minute stages The programme end time for the duration selected will also appear Woollens handcar...

Page 19: ...p Duration 1 59 h Extras H Timer Y H Save H Back A H Press short cut button 3 Save Select a short cut button COTTONS Normal Low temp Previous COTTONS Normal Save to 1 2 3 4 Back A Use the multi function selector to select the number you want and confirm your selection Your settings have now been saved as a favourite programme and will appear in the entry menu Repeat the procedure if you want to cu...

Page 20: ...ection An Extra which has already been selected will be shown with a tick beside it can be de selected by highlighting it and then confirming your selection Short For drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics The programme duration is shorter Low temp For drying delicate fabrics at a lower temperature For all delicate or minimum iron fabr...

Page 21: ...multi function selector to select the programme end time and confirm your selection The programme end time will be adjusted to the next full or half hour Once the end time has been entered the start time of the programme will also appear To start the timer Press the Start button The timer will count down in minutes until the start of the programme If the time until the programme start is more than...

Page 22: ...use the Normal programme next time Extras Short or Low Temp 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 Temp 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 Hand iron r in the future Extra...

Page 23: ...ts blouses skirts and table cloths which are still to be hand ironed Notes Spin minimum iron fabrics for at least 30 seconds in the washing machine before drying For extra special care of delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing even more reduce the load to 1 kg Extras Short or Low Temp Woollens handcare Max load 2 kg Fabric type Woollen fabrics Notes To refresh and fluff up woollen garments quickl...

Page 24: ... items e g bath towels bathing costumes tea towels Notes Do not select the longest drying time to start with Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time Extra Low temp Cool air Max load 5 kg Fabric type Any item which only needs airing Denim Max load 2 kg Fabric type Denim fabrics e g jeans jackets skirts shirts Shirts Max load 1 5 kg Fabric type Shirts and blouses Outer wear M...

Page 25: ...e drying Press the Start button To interrupt a programme Switch the tumble dryer off by pressing the s button To continue drying Switch the tumble dryer on again by pressing the s button Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Press the a button Open the door Do not touch the back of the drum when adding or removing items The drum could be very hot danger of burning Add or remove ...

Page 26: ...e programme has begun press and hold the Start button until the following appears in the display X System locked Now no more alterations can be made to the programme Programme locking is deactivated automatically at the end of the programme or by pressing button a To deactivate programme locking Press and hold the Start button until the following appears in the display W Ready Electronic programme...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...gers to remove the fluff 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 Use your fingers to ...

Page 29: ...Place the filters back in the door opening the left and right filters are identical with the finger holders facing upwards See illustration Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the 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 propri...

Page 30: ...an 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 the 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 cove...

Page 31: ...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 along the left hand side as shown Cleaning and care...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...ronic programme lock has been activated Press and hold the Start button until Ready appears in the display l ADJUST LOAD the programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds This is not a fault The electronic unit recog nises that there is no laundry in the drum and cancels the programme Drying individual garments or items which are already dry can also cause the programme to be cancelled Use the Warm air...

Page 34: ...itches off To delete the fault message Switch the dryer off and then back on again You can adjust the setting which controls when or if the message Clean fluff filters appears See Settings menu J Airways indicator section TECHNICAL FAULT the programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds No obvious cause In some circumstances Clean fluff filters will already have been displayed Clean the fluff filters a...

Page 35: ... been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the washing machine s maximum 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 gar...

Page 36: ...c 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 are being worn and washed Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to form and as has been established by research institutes has no effect on the lifetime of fabr...

Page 37: ...nguage has been selected in the Settings Language J menu Set the language you want The flag symbol will guide you The Start button light will flash 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 is dark and the light ring around the multi function ...

Page 38: ...pen 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 light cover Replace the lamp To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click into position Ensure that it is fitted into position securely as any...

Page 39: ... light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians for programming updates into the machine should these become available in the future When for example new programmes are developed or new fabrics are introduced a serivce engineer will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly Miele will provide information when such developments become available Optional accessories...

Page 40: ...lectrical connection bCondensed water container cControl panel dDoor eService panel for condenser unit fFour height adjustable screw feet gExternal drainage options e g via wash basin wash basin drain outlet or gully Installation 40 ...

Page 41: ...its installation site you will also need to hold it by the front feet Aligning the machine The machine must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper operation The screw feet can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in the floor The ventilation gaps in the plinth must not be covered over as this would prevent a sufficient intake of air This tumble dryer is not suitable for building unde...

Page 42: ...le as an optional accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept Pulling out the drain hose From the back of the dryer at the top Unclip the drain hose 1 Then pull it off holder 2 From the back of the dryer at the bottom Unclip the drain hose from holder 3 Then pull the drain hose completely out of the dryer towards the left 4 See illustration Important do not let the drain hose ...

Page 43: ... removed Attach the end of the hose to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet Do not push the drain hose back into the dryer Doing this could cause it to become kinked and damaged in the dryer Loop the drain hose up Use a suitable cable tie to secure the looped hose to the back of the dryer or simply la...

Page 44: ...h Blue neutral Brown live Electrical connection U K Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non rewireable plug and the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied or if the existing plug needs to be replaced by a new one the old plug will need to be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and disposed...

Page 45: ...erminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol z or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING THIS APPLIANCE M...

Page 46: ...rr 5 0 kg 1200 rpm 1400 rpm 1600 rpm 1800 rpm 2 00 kWh 1 85 kWh 1 60 kWh 1 55 kWh 57 mins 53 mins 47 mins 46 mins Cottons Machine iron 5 0 kg 1200 rpm 1400 rpm 1600 rpm 1800 rpm 1 60 kWh 1 45 kWh 1 20 kWh 1 15 kWh 47 mins 44 mins 37 mins 36 mins Minimum iron Hand iron r 2 5 kg 1000 rpm 1 10 kWh 35 mins Woollens handcare 2 0 kg 0 20 kWh 4 mins Smoothing 2 5 kg 0 30 kWh 8 mins Denim 2 0 kg 900 rpm 1...

Page 47: ...f condensed water container approx 3 5 l Length of connection cable 1 60 m Maximum delivery head 1 m Maximum drain hose length 3 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 Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppressed VDE Technical data 47 ...

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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: ... you do not make a selection in the sub menu within approx 20 seconds the display will revert to the main menu Language J The display shows several different languages You can select one of the languages displayed via the Languages J sub menu The flag after the word Languages acts as a guide to prevent a language which will not be understood from being set A tick will appear beside the language to...

Page 51: ...et the time of day 10 00 Set time of day Use the multi function selector to select the hour and confirm your selection Now set the minutes Confirm the selection again to save the time of day in memory The time of day can be changed at any time later on by 1 COTTONS PROGRAMME SELECTION 2 MINIMUM IRON SETTINGS F 3 WARM AIR 4 WOOLLENS HANDCARE 12 00 Highlighting the time of day in the Entry menu and ...

Page 52: ... shorter Damper or longer Drier Extending the cooling down time The Cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can also be lengthened if required This makes the garments easier to handle The bar chart shows you the setting The machine is delivered with 0 mins normal cooling down period set as standard 0 mins 18 mins Set extended cool down Select the extended time you want i...

Page 53: ...ff Normal Factory default setting Sensitive Clean fluff filters appears when there is only a small build up of fluff A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has been set SETTINGS back A AIRWAYS IND Off Non sensitive Normal B H Select the option you want and confirm your selection Anti crease The drum will continue to rotate at intervals for one hour to prevent laundry creasing if you ...

Page 54: ...e the lock SETTINGS Back A LOCK Activate Select Activate and confirm your selection To enter the lock code The display will now request that a code is entered The code is 250 and cannot be altered 0 _ _ Enter lock code Turn the multi function selector until the number 2 appears Confirm your selection of this number Now set the second number Repeat the process until all three numbers have been ente...

Page 55: ... the code X Entry OK Lock active when machine is switched off Switch off the dryer To unlock the machine When the machine is switched on again the display will request the lock code Enter lock code 250 as described above and confirm the entry To deactivate the lock Proceed as for activating the lock Settings menu J 55 ...

Page 56: ...e the option to show that it has been set The machine is delivered with the option Normal set as stan dard SETTINGS Back A BUZZER Off Normal B Loud Select the option you want and confirm your selection Keypad tones An audible tone sounds when the Start button a short cut button or the multi function selector is pressed A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has been set The machine i...

Page 57: ...settings The display contrast will change as soon as a different setting is chosen The bar chart shows you the setting The machine is delivered with a medium setting set as stan dard Set display contrast Set the display contrast you require Settings menu J 57 ...

Page 58: ...og Stand by comes on if a programme is not selected after the machine has been switched on Operating the multi function selector or one of the short cut buttons switches the display back on again A tick will appear beside the option to show that it has been set SETTINGS Back A STAND BY On B Not in current prog Select the option you want and confirm your selection To close the Settings menu SETTING...

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Page 60: ...M Nr 05 986 610 00 Alteration rights reserved 3403 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine ...

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