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Operating instructions
for vented tumble dryer
T 490

It is essential to read these
operating instructions before

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installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accident,
or damage to the machine.

M.-Nr. 04 939 831

Summary of Contents for T 490

Page 1: ...g instructions for vented tumble dryer T 490 It is essential to read these operating instructions before Q installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine M Nr 04 939 831 ...

Page 2: ...rrectly Hints on saving energy 12 1 Switching on and loading 12 2 Selecting a programme 13 3 Selecting additional option s 13 4 Starting a programme 13 After drying 14 Altering a programme 15 Programme chart 16 Programmable functions Notes 18 Correcting the drying level 18 Buzzer 18 Memory 18 Anti crease 18 Activating and storing in the memory 19 Contents 2 ...

Page 3: ...ilter 20 Tumble dryer 20 Problem solving guide What to do if 21 After sales service Repairs 25 Future updates 25 Installation 26 Installation venting 27 Electrical connection 33 Consumption data 34 Technical data 35 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...iance General view 1 Supply cable for electrical connection 2 Control panel 3 Door 4 Venting connection rear right or left supplied with the rear socket open 5 Four height adjustable screw feet Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... d START button starts a drying programme The indicator light flashes to indicate that the pro gramme can be started remains on once the programme has commenced eAdditional option buttons Indicator lights on option selected off option not selected fProgramme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clock wise gSequence indicator and check lights Please consult the section Problem solving guide for...

Page 6: ...ensure they are of fered for recycling Disposal of your old machine appliance Old machines appliances contain ma terials which can be recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes En sure that the machine appliance pres ents no danger to children while being stored for disposal See the appropri ate advice in the Warning a...

Page 7: ... a quali fied electrician The electrical safety of this ma chine 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 most import ant that this basic safety requirement is regularly tested by a qualified electri cian The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of an in...

Page 8: ... operating this vented dryer The exhaust air must not be vented into a chimney or vent flue which is in use nor should it be con nected to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces It would be dan gerous if smoke or exhaust fumes were drawn back into the room Always close the door after use to avoid the danger of someone leaning on the door which could cause the machine to tip children climbi...

Page 9: ...aches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Using accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele If other parts are used guaran tee performance and product liability claims may be invalidated Disposing of your old machine Before discarding an old machine unplug it and render the plug use less Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance ...

Page 10: ...d results Once the required degree of dryness is achieved the laundry is allowed to cool down At the end of the programme the anti crease action period begins The drum turns intermittently to reduce the forma tion of creases and folds Programmable functions can be used to select or de select some of the addi tional options and introduce further functions These combinations can be stored in the mac...

Page 11: ...he fine fabric interior tends to shrink depending on the quality Pure linen These items should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the textile care label as the surface of the fabric may other wise roughen Linen and down filled items can how ever be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Notes Some woven and loopknit materials eg T shirts cotton jersey mate...

Page 12: ...ntent after spinning This will help towards an even drying result Ensure the room is well ventilated 1Switching on and loading Fasten duvet covers etc to prevent small items from being rolled up in side them Do up zips and tie fabric belts and apron strings Press the l On 0 Off button Press the Door button and open the door Make sure there is no washing detergent dispenser among the laundry as thi...

Page 13: ...drying temperature is reduced For delicate fabrics drying symbol r eg acrylic The programme running time is in creased 4Starting a programme Press the START button The drying stage reached display on the right hand side of the facia panel will indicate which drying stage the pro gramme has reached The memory function If the memory function has been acti vated the machine will automatically call up...

Page 14: ...filter needs to be cleaned The Clean out airways check light will only go out before the start of a pro gramme if the dryer has been switched off with the l On 0 Off button After drying When the drying programme has fin ished the Anti crease Finish se quence indicator light comes on Press the Door button to open the door Remove the laundry Make sure that the drum is empty If items are left in the ...

Page 15: ...pro gramme Turn the programme selector to Fin ish The Anti crease Finish indicator light will flash by itself to indicate that the programme has been cancelled Turn the programme selector to the drying level required Switch additional options on or off as required Press the START button To open the door during a pro gramme to add or remove garments Cancel the programme by Pressing the Door button ...

Page 16: ...dry should be rolled up to prevent it from drying out until it can be ironed MINIMUM IRON Normal Minimum iron items which are made of synthetics or blended fabrics eg pullovers dresses trousers which are not dried adequately in the Normal programme 2 5 kg Spin minimum iron fabrics for at least 30 seconds in the washing machine before drying Normal 1 Minimum iron shirts Table cloths etc made of ble...

Page 17: ... To refresh and fluff up woollen garments quickly Remove garments immediately at the end of the programme Do not repeat Woollen fabrics are not dried completely by this programme Smoothing Minimum iron items made of cotton blended fabrics or synthetics 2 5 kg Smooths out creases caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine Fabrics are not dried completely in this programme Remove garments i...

Page 18: ...rammable function Buzzer see next page points 1 to 6 2 Press the START button The indicator light for machine iron goes out 3 Press the START button again and keep it pressed in The indicator light for machine iron will light up 4 Release the START button when the volume you want is reached 5 Turn the programme selector to the Finish position 6 Switch the machine off with the I On 0 Off button The...

Page 19: ...ying level COTTONS Normal for the function Buzzer COTTONS Normal for the Memory function COTTONS Hand iron r for the function Anti crease 7If the Machine iron indicator light comes on then the chosen function has been activated 8Each programmable function can be switched on or off by pressing the START button Machine iron indicator light on Programmable function activated off Programmable function...

Page 20: ...epartment Push the cleaned filter back into the door holder and close the door If there is a great deal of compacted fluff on the filter it can be cleaned under hot running water Dry the filter well after rinsing and put back in place Tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the power supply Clean the housing and control panel with a mild detergent or soapy water the drum and other stainless steel...

Page 21: ...0 Off button pushed in Was the START button pushed in Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped If so contact the Miele Service Department items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after drying Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric conditioner for the final rinse in the washing machine the laundry is not suffi ciently dry The load consists of different fabrics Sele...

Page 22: ...ean the fluff filter in the door Check to see if the air vent duct is blocked The laundry was not sufficiently spun Spin at a higher speed next time if possible the interior drum lighting does not come on It only lights up when the machine is switched on The bulb may be defective Change the bulb See instructions at the end of this section you need to open the door during a power cut See instructio...

Page 23: ...d Clean the fluff filter when the programme has finished See section Cleaning and care The vent ducting is blocked Check the vent ducting and ventilation outlet The ventilation outlet eg window or wall vent is blocked Ventilation to and from the dryer is insufficient eg in a small room Open a door or window while drying for increased air flow the Clean out airways in dicator light is still on afte...

Page 24: ... bulb The light bulb must not exceed the maximum wattage quoted on the data plate and the light cover Replace the plastic cover and screw back on The cover must be fixed securely otherwise moisture may seep in and cause a short circuit The temperature resistant bulb should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department Opening the door in the event of a power failure Pr...

Page 25: ...he data plate which is located beneath the drum opening on the right Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service Future updates The indicator or check light marked PC allows a service engineer to update your machine in future years When for example new programmes are developed or new fabrics are intro duced a service engineer will be able to modify existin...

Page 26: ...her appliances or furniture on either side A special conversion kit is necessary The machine lid is replaced by a coverplate which must be fitted by a suitably competent person to ensure electrical safety Flat type ducting is required if there is not enough space for a vent duct When installing under a worktop with a working height of 900 910 mm a spacer kit is necessary When built under the runni...

Page 27: ... the left or right side of the ma chine Install the venting pipework in such a way that the moist expelled air cannot be drawn into the machine again Connection must not be made to a flue used by gas or solid fuel boilers or heaters Before installation ensure that the machine is not connected to the electrical supply Installation to the left or right side of the machine Remove only the cover cap D...

Page 28: ...blish the number of elbows or bends necessary noting the type of bend angle and radius involved Table I Add the additional length factor as specified in Table I to the actual duct length to give the effective duct length The appropriate duct diameter can then be taken from Table II Note Drying times and energy consumption remain unaltered for 100 mm diameter ducting up to a total length of 10 m Lo...

Page 29: ...for addi tional duct length factors for other types of ducting Example Side connection left 2 00 m Length L 1 20 m Lower radius R 0 50 m Height H 1 00 m Upper radius R 0 50 m Wall pipe with louvred vent 3 80 m Effective duct length 9 00 m Result A duct diameter of 100 mm is adequ ate since the effective length is less than 20 m as specified in Table II Installation venting 29 ...

Page 30: ...s will prevent odours being transferred and the build up of condensation in the machines which are not in use For installation where up to 5 machines are connected to a shared system the pipe diameter D must be increased The factor to increase by is given in Table III Table III Number of machines Duct diameter increase factor from Table II 2 3 4 5 1 00 1 25 1 50 Installation venting 30 ...

Page 31: ...ug View of appliance from above 1 Wall pipe 2 Flexible foam gasket A flexible foam gasket must be used if the dryer is directly connected to the wall vent Example Window vent kit 1 Louvre frame 4 Grille 5 Flap 8 Clips x4 9 Raised head screws x4 Side view of appliance 1 Window vent kit 2 Adapter for flexible hose The window vent kit fitted in a plexiglass pane If using an existing pane cut out a ho...

Page 32: ...ion example 3 Connecting plastic vent pipe to the tumble dryer side view 1 Plastic piping 2 Connecting piece between exhaust outlet and plastic piping Installation example 2 Upward ducting via plastic piping to wall vent kit side view 1 Wall pipe 2 Connecting piece 3 Plastic piping outer diameter 110 mm Installation example 4 Height of venting outlet for washer dryer stack Installation venting 32 ...

Page 33: ...ed 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 MUST BE EARTHED Ensure power is not restored to the ap pliance while installation work is...

Page 34: ... 800 70 residual moisture 2 7 86 70 Hand iron rr 5 1200 1400 1600 2 0 1 85 1 55 65 61 53 53 50 43 Machine iron 5 1200 1400 1600 1 6 1 45 1 15 53 49 41 43 40 33 MINIMUM IRON Normal 1 2 5 1000 50 residual moisture 1 15 43 33 Hand iron 2 5 1000 1 0 39 30 Special care Woollens Hand care 1 0 2 3 3 Smoothing 2 5 0 3 8 8 1 Test performance in accordance with EN 61121 A11 2 Drying times may vary slightly ...

Page 35: ...pacity Voltage Rated load Fuse rating Electricity consumption Test certificates awarded 850 mm adjustable 10 5 mm 595 mm 600 mm incl distance from wall 44 kg 103 l 5 kg dry weight see data plate see section Consumption data Radio TV suppressed VDE Technical data 35 ...

Page 36: ...Alteration rights reserved 002 0600 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached wihout the use of chlorine ...

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