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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
propietary 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 machine must never be
hosed down.

^

Dry all parts with a soft cloth.

^

A microfibre E-Cloth is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department
which is suitable for cleaning
surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals. It can be washed
300 times.

Cleaning and care

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Summary of Contents for T 9446 C

Page 1: ...structions for condenser tumble dryer T 9446 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 06 731 720 ...

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: ...he first time 13 Notes on laundry care 14 Care symbols 14 Tips on drying 14 How to dry correctly 15 Brief instructions 15 Extra options 18 Low temperature 18 Short 18 Anti crease 18 Buzzer 18 Delay start 19 Programme chart 20 Changing the programme sequence 25 Changing a programme while it is running 25 Cancelling a programme 25 Interrupting a programme 25 Adding or removing laundry after a progra...

Page 4: ...t messages in the display 33 Other problems 35 Changing the lamp 38 After sales service 39 Repairs 39 Future updates PC 39 Guarantee 39 Optional accessories 39 Installation and connection 40 Front view 40 Rear view 41 Installation site 41 Transporting the machine to its installation site 41 Levelling the machine 42 Room ventilation 42 Before moving the machine again e g when moving house 42 Extern...

Page 5: ...cal data 48 Settings menu J 50 To open the Settings menu 50 To close the Settings menu 50 Language J 50 Time of day 51 Drying levels 51 Extended cool down 51 Airways indicator 52 Lock code 52 Buzzer 54 Keypad tone 54 Contrast 54 Brightness 54 Standby display 54 Memory 54 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...rom improper 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 match the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when continuity ...

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: ...rring 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 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 temp...

Page 9: ...the 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...

Page 10: ...to the drying programmes eDelay start button For selecting delay start and calling up the time of day in the display fStart 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 gI On 0 Off button To switch the machine on or off or to int...

Page 11: ...ion Estimated time remaining Note All the display illustrations and times given in these instructions are examples and can vary Selecting programmes via the display By pressing the Further programmes button you can select one of the following programmes Denim Cool air Warm air Standard Pillows Large Pillows Silks handcare Sportswear Outerwear Proofing Cottons hygiene Minimum iron hygiene Timed dry...

Page 12: ...elected the estimated duration time remaining 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 content after spinning type of fabric size of load room temperature fluctuations in power supply The electronics continually assess conditions in the machine and adjust the estimated time remaining for a...

Page 13: ... language you require by pressing the left hand Menu button under Confirm your selection by pressing the right hand Menu button under OK The display for setting the time will then appear Setting the time of day 12 00 Change OK Select the hours you want by pressing the left hand Menu button under Change and confirm this with the right hand Menu button under OK Then set and confirm the minutes The e...

Page 14: ... 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 over dry these tex...

Page 15: ...ten 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 I On 0 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 dru...

Page 16: ...ed time remaining You cannot alter the drying level of the Woollens handcare and Smoothing programmes To select a Further programme Further programmes Denim Continue OK Press the left hand Menu button under Continue repeatedly until the programme you want appears Confirm your selection of the programme by pressing the right hand Menu button under OK You can select the drying level for the Denim Sp...

Page 17: ...ooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence Cooling down will appear in the display The programme will not finish until the cooling down phase has been completed There is no cooling down phase at the end of the Woollens handcare Silks handcare and Smoothing programmes G Remove the laundry when the programme has finished Anti crease if selected and Finished will appear in the display to ind...

Page 18: ...ed Short For drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures and have q on the care label Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics Fabrics are dried more quickly Anti crease Helps prevent creasing if laundry is not normally removed immediately after the end of a programme The drum will turn at intervals for an hour after the programme has finished Buzzer A buzzer sounds at intervals f...

Page 19: ...e by pressing the right hand Menu button under OK To begin delay start DPress the Start Stop button Cottons Start in 1 01 h Normal The delay start time will now count down in minutes until the start of the programme The drum will turn briefly every hour to help prevent creasing To add laundry after the delay start time has started counting down Open the door and add the laundry Close the door and ...

Page 20: ...le linen bed linen starched laundry Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Extra options Low temperature select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label Short Anti crease 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 blouse...

Page 21: ...e Low temperature cannot be deselected Automatic Max load 3 5 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes Sort according to colour Extra option Anti crease Shirts Max load 2 kg Normal Hand iron r Garment Shirts and blouses Extra options Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Anti crease Smoothing Max load 3 kg ...

Page 22: ...as 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 garments which are made of synthetic fibres Extra options Low temperature select this option for delicate fab...

Page 23: ...r Garment Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer Extra option Anti crease Proofing Normal drying level Max load 2 kg Item For drying microfibre fabrics ski wear fine closeweave cotton garments poplin or tablecloths which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer and have been treated to provide a water and dirt resistant finish Notes This programme includes a proofing fixing phas...

Page 24: ...and higher temperatures and which have the q symbol on the care label Minimum iron hygiene Normal drying level Max load 3 kg Fabric type Minimum iron items made of synthetic or blended fabrics 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 Timed drying hygiene Max load depending on fabric type Fabric ...

Page 25: ...d how long they have been dried for If you press the Start Stop button during the cooling down phase and confirm by pressing the right hand Menu button under OK Finished will appear in the display Switch the dryer off and then on again You can now select a different programme Interrupting a programme Switch the dryer off To continue drying Switch the dryer on The programme will continue as long as...

Page 26: ...he door fully Otherwise the door and the front panel of the condensed water container could suffer damage when pulling the container out Pull out the container Hold it at the front and towards the back and keep it in a horizontal position when carrying it Empty the container Replace the container in the dryer Condensed water should not be consumed It could lead to health problems for people and an...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...eaner 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 machine must never be hosed down Dry all parts with a soft cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic an...

Page 30: ...airways message appears If the dryer is used frequently then check the condenser unit after approx 100 drying cycles 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 forward...

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: ...t 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 lever upwards into the h...

Page 33: ...le cause Remedy l Adjust the load the programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds This is not a fault 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 t...

Page 34: ... switches 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 out airways appears See Settings menu J Airways indicator W Clean out airways the programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds See above for possible causes and their remedies To delete the fault message Switch the dryer off and then back on again...

Page 35: ...y The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropriate 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 36: ...er 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 friction when garments are being worn and washed Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to form and has been established ...

Page 37: ...n a different language A different language has been selected Set the language you want The flag symbol will guide you See Language at the end of this booklet The Start Stop button indicator 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 disp...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...on the data plate visible when the door is opened Future updates PC The indicator light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians during service work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Guarantee Please see the guarantee card supplied with your machine Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer or ...

Page 40: ...d water container dDoor eService panel for condenser unit fFour height adjustable screw feet gAir inlet and outlet vent for cooling the condenser unit hExternal drainage options e g via wash basin wash basin drain outlet or gully Installation and connection 40 ...

Page 41: ...n site Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation The machine lid must not be removed The machine must not be built under Transporting the machine to its installation site When moving the machine you can hold it by the lid where it protrudes to the rear of the dryer To manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing case to its installation site you will also need to hold i...

Page 42: ...he room It is very important particulary if the room is small to ensure adequate ventilation Opening a window for example will allow more air to enter the room Otherwise running times and energy consumption could be increased Before moving the machine 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 th...

Page 43: ... risk of back flow See Installation conditions requiring a non return valve The following optional accessories are available an extension hose a non return valve kit for connection to an external condensed water outlet includes an extension hose 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 stretch it or allow it to beco...

Page 44: ... on site water drainage system is not fitted with a non return valve or an appropriate air gap one must be fitted to prevent the risk of back flow a non return valve kit is available as an optional accessory 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 drye...

Page 45: ... adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut The non return valve 5 must only be fitted in an upright position or at a slight angle see illustration If it is fitted in a horizontal position it will not work correctly Fit the non return valve 5 to the drain hose of the dryer 6 make sure it is in the correct position see illustration Secure the non return valve using hose ...

Page 46: ...dual 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 a suitable repl...

Page 47: ... 400 0 15 5 Smoothing 3 0 1000 0 30 8 Sportswear Normal 2 0 600 1 45 65 Outerwear Normal 2 0 800 1 95 105 Proofing 2 0 800 1 55 72 Cottons hygiene 6 0 1000 3 70 118 Minimum iron hygiene 3 0 1200 1 45 58 Large pillows 1 2 1200 2 75 198 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 d...

Page 48: ...r container approx 3 5 litres Hose length 1 50 m Maximum delivery head 1 50 m Maximum drain hose length 4 00 m Length of connection cable 2 00 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 Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 48 ...

Page 49: ...Settings menu J for changing default 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: ...on with the right hand Menu button under OK To close the Settings menu Settings Back A Continue OK Press the right hand Menu button under OK Language J The display can be set to appear in one of several different languages Select the language you want by pressing the left hand Menu button under Continue A tick L will appear beside the language to show that it has been set The flag J after the word...

Page 51: ... programmes The bar chart shows you the setting Factory default a medium setting rrr damper The programme duration is shorter r drier The programme duration is longer Extended cool down 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 Factory default 0 mins normal coolin...

Page 52: ...ppear beside the option to show that it has been set Lock code The lock code prevents your machine being used without your knowledge When the code has been activated you have to enter a code after switching the dryer on Otherwise the dryer cannot be operated To activate the lock code Lock code Activate Continue OK Press the right hand Menu button under OK The display will now request that a lock c...

Page 53: ...Lock code activated Entry OK Once the machine is switched off it can only be used again if the lock code is entered To use the dryer when the lock code is activated When the machine is switched on again the display will request the lock code Enter code 250 as described above and confirm the entry The dryer is now unlocked and ready for use To deactivate the lock code Proceed as for activating the ...

Page 54: ... for the Start Stop button will start flashing slowly There are two options On Standby is activated if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine being switched on 10 minutes after a programme has started 10 minutes after the end of a programme Not in current prog Factory default Standby is activated if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine being switched o...

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