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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 4892 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. 06 581 390

Summary of Contents for T 4892 C

Page 1: ...structions for condenser tumble dryer T 4892 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 06 581 390 ...

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: ...ime 13 Notes on laundry care 14 Care symbols 14 Tips on drying 14 How to dry correctly 15 Brief instructions 15 Favourite programmes 18 Selecting changing a favourite 18 Saving a favourite programme 20 Extra options 21 Short 21 Low temperature 21 Timer 22 Programme chart 23 Changing the programme sequence 27 To cancel a programme 27 To interrupt a programme 27 Adding or removing laundry after a pr...

Page 4: ...tumble dryer 31 Cleaning the condenser unit 32 Removing the condenser unit 32 Checking the condenser unit 33 Cleaning the condenser unit 33 Replacing the condenser unit 34 Problem solving guide 35 Problem solving guide 35 Fault messages in the display 35 Other problems 37 Changing the lamp 40 After Sales service 41 Future updates PC 41 Appliance guarantee 41 Optional accessories 41 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ...gain e g when moving house 44 External condensed water outlet 45 Setting up the drain hose 45 Connection to a sink drain outlet 46 If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet 46 Electrical connection 47 Electrical connection U K 47 Consumption 48 Technical data 49 Settings menu J 52 Language J 52 Time of day 53 Drying levels 54 Extending the cooling down time 54 Airways indicat...

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: ...mes 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 tumble...

Page 11: ...f 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 pro...

Page 12: ...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 below the word Back Alternatively you can also hig...

Page 13: ...e entered the time of day and run an initial programme lasting longer than one hour Setting the time of day 9 00 Please set the 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 dryer 13 ...

Page 14: ...hrink 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 their qua...

Page 15: ...n 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 drum See the ...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...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 18: ...1 29 h Extras H Timer Y H Save H Back A H Turn the multi function selector to highlight either the Programme or the Drying level Confirm your selection of the part you want to change by pressing the multi function selector once Depending on the option highlighted the following will be displayed Programme selection Programme selection Back A Cottons Minimum iron Delicates H Use the multi function s...

Page 19: ...ay will show which drying levels can be selected for each individual programme Warm air Cool air programmes Warm air 0 30 h 9 00 Finish 9 30 Duration Warm air 0 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 minutes to 2 hours in 10 minute stages The programme end time for the duration selected will also appear...

Page 20: ...l Low temp Duration 1 59 h Extras H Timer Y H Save H Back A H Press short cut button 3 Save Selecting 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 yo...

Page 21: ...ck L 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 temperature Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the care label e g acrylic garments The programm...

Page 22: ...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 one hour the drum will turn briefly every hour to prevent creasing While the timer is c...

Page 23: ...drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Extra options Short Low temperature select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label Minimum iron Max load 3 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton synthetic or blended fabrics e g shirts blouses skirts and table cloths Notes In the Minimum iron Hand iron programme items...

Page 24: ...nim fabrics e g jeans jackets skirts shirts Extra option Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Woollens handcare Max load 2 kg Fabric type Woollen fabrics Notes To refresh and fluff up woollen garments quickly 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 Extra options Low tempe...

Page 25: ... temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Warm air Max load 6 kg Fabric type Voluminous and multi layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics e g jackets pillows For drying individual 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 option ...

Page 26: ...es This programme includes a proofing fixing phase Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being suitable for use on membrane textiles as these contain fluorochemical compounds Do not dry items which have been treated with proofing agents containing parafin Fire hazard Pillows large 1 pillow up to 80 x 80 cm Pillows 1 2 pillows up to 40 x 40 cm Fabric type Pillows suitable...

Page 27: ... long as the cooling down phase has not been reached 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 b...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...lters back in the door opening the left and right filters are identical with the finger holders facing upwards See illustration Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable proprietary stainl...

Page 32: ...lean the condenser unit after approx 100 drying cycles Removing the condenser unit Open the service panel by pressing the two lower corners at the same time see illustration The hooks at the side will prevent the panel from falling off Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards Then place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Pull the cover ...

Page 33: ...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 33 ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ... electronic programme lock has been activated Press and hold the Start button until Ready appears in the display l Adjust the load the programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds This is not a fault The electronic unit recognised that there was 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 ...

Page 36: ...d then back on again You can adjust the setting which controls when or if the message Clean the filters appears See Settings menu J Airways indicator Technical fault the programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds No obvious cause In some circumstances Clean the filters has already been displayed Clean the filters and the condenser unit To delete the fault message Switch the dryer off and then back o...

Page 37: ...as not 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 Open zips next time If the problem occurs again dry garments with long ...

Page 38: ...h 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 are being worn and washed Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to form an...

Page 39: ...t language has been selected in the Settings Language J menu Set the language you want The flag symbol will guide you The Start 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 is dark and the light ring around the multi function...

Page 40: ...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 41: ... 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 42: ...ection cable bCondensed water container cControl panel dDoor eService panel for condenser unit fFour height adjustable screw feet gExternal drainage options e g via wash basin wash basin drain outlet or gully Installation 42 ...

Page 43: ...sh your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid a building under kit is not necessary Otherwise the building under kit is essential The building under kit must be fitted by a suitably qualified person The machine lid is replaced by a coverplate It is essential that the coverplate is fitted to ensure electrical safety The building under kit is supplied with it...

Page 44: ...gy consumption could be increased Washer dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer dryer stack To do this the appropriate stacking kit WTV to match your washing machine is required Available as an optional accessory from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department Stacking kits must be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter Before moving th...

Page 45: ...as an optional accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept Setting up the drain hose From the back of the dryer at the top Unclip the drain hose from clip 1 Then pull it off holder 2 From the back of the dryer at the bottom Unclip the drain hose from clip 3 Then pull the drain hose completely out of the dryer towards the left 4 See illustration Important Do not let the drain h...

Page 46: ...emoved Attach the end of the hose to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet Do not push the drain hose back into the dryer Doing this could cause it to become kinked and damaged in the dryer Loop the drain hose up Use a suitable cable tie to secure the looped hose to the back of the dryer or simply lay ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... Woollens handcare 2 0 900 0 15 4 Silks handcare 1 0 0 15 5 Smoothing 3 0 0 30 8 Sportswear Normal 2 0 1 40 50 Outerwear Normal 2 0 1 50 57 Proofing 2 0 1 60 56 Pillows 1 0 1 60 84 Large Pillows 1 2 1 60 98 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 mois...

Page 49: ... weight Capacity of condensed water container approx 3 5 l Hose length 2 m Maximum delivery head 1 m Maximum drain hose length 3 m Length of connection cable 2 m Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating UK see plug Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data section Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 49 ...

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Page 51: ...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 51 ...

Page 52: ... If you do not make a selection in the sub menu within approx 15 seconds the display will revert to the main menu To close the Settings menu Settings Back A Language F Time of day Drying levels H Select Back and confirm your selection The display will revert to the entry menu Language J The display can be set to appear in several different languages A tick L will appear beside the language to show...

Page 53: ...0 00 Please set the 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 Woollens handcare 4 Smoothing 9 00 Highlighting the time of day in the Entry menu and confirmin...

Page 54: ...ing down time The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can 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 You can select an extended cooling down time in 2 minute increments up to a maximum of 18 minutes You cannot extend the cooling ...

Page 55: ... will appear beside the option to show that it has been set Anti crease action The drum will continue to rotate at intervals for one hour to prevent laundry creasing if you do not wish to remove it immediately A tick L will appear beside the option to show that it has been set The machine is delivered with the option On set as standard The anti crease function cannot be used with the Woollens hand...

Page 56: ...r Repeat the process until all three numbers have been entered After the last number has been entered you must confirm the code with OK 2 5 0 Confirm lock code OK H Back A H Confirm the code then switch the dryer off 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 ...

Page 57: ... tick L will appear beside the option to show that it has been set The machine is delivered with the option Normal set as stan dard 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 is delivered with the option Off set as standard Display contrast There...

Page 58: ... has been switched on after the Start button has been pressed at the end of a programme Not in current programme Standby is activated 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 L will appear beside the option to show that it has been set Settings menu J 58 Miel...

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