Miele HoneyComb care T 4472 C, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...structions for condenser tumble dryer T 4472 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 06 465 790 ...

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: ...tart 17 Programme chart 18 Changing the programme sequence 20 Changing a programme while it is running 20 To cancel a programme 20 To interrupt a programme 20 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 20 Electronic system lock 21 Cleaning and care 22 Emptying the condensed water container 22 Cleaning the fluff filters 23 Cleaning them whilst dry 23 Cleaning them with water 24 Cleani...

Page 4: ...is located 38 Washer dryer stack 38 Before moving the machine again e g when moving house 38 External condensed water outlet 39 Setting up the drain hose 39 Connection to a sink drain outlet 40 If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet 40 Electrical connection 41 Electrical connection U K 41 Consumption data 42 Technical data 43 Programmable functions 46 Altering the residual...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...tarting 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 Pressing this button while drying is in progress will cancel the programme hDelay start button You can delay the start of a programme by up to 24 hours The indicator light flashes while the delay start...

Page 10: ...n alter during the course of a programme In the same way the Woollens hand care and Smoothing programmes can finish earlier than expected if a certain temperature is reached This can happen with particularly fine fabrics or if items were partly dry beforehand Buttons and check lights The relevant indicator light comes on each time a button is pressed PC Optical interface The indicator light marked...

Page 11: ...y to shrink 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 the...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...light for the drying level you want lights up Any of the drying levels can be selected for the Cottons programme A more limited range is available when using other programmes The duration of the programme selected will depend on the residual moisture of the laundry fabric type and the load size This may mean that the duration will be different each time Warm cool air timed drying programme The pro...

Page 14: ...s the top extra option button until the Cool air indicator light comes on Select the buzzer if wished A buzzer sounds at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr to let you know the programme has finished The buzzer can be switched on or off even after a programme has started The buzzer will still sound if there is a fault even if it has been switched off You can alter the pitch of the buzzer Select a prog...

Page 15: ...is a cooling down phase Cool air at the end of the drying sequence The programme will not finish until the cooling down phase has been completed There is no cooling down phase at the end of the following programmes Woollens handcare Smoothing At the end of a programme The indicator light Anti crease Finish comes on The indicator light for the drying stage reached depending on the programme selecte...

Page 16: ... longer On some programmes Low temperature is a standard part of the programme and so cannot be deselected Short For drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures and fabrics with the q symbol on the care label Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics The programme duration is shorter Cool air Select this option when you only want to air garments with cool air You need to press the ...

Page 17: ...Press the Start Stop button The delay start time will begin to count down and the Delay start indicator light will come on The delay start time counts down towards the start of the programme as follows more than 10 by the hour less than 10 in minutes The drum will turn briefly every hour to help prevent creasing While the delay start time is counting down you can still add laundry to the drum To d...

Page 18: ...inen fabrics e g table linen bedlinen 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 Synthetics Max load 3 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Fabric type Minimum iron and delicate items made of cotton synthetic or ble...

Page 19: ...oad 3 kg Fabric type Cotton and linen fabrics Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres cottons or synthetics e g trousers jackets shirts Notes Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine 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 temperature Low...

Page 20: ... new programme Switch the dryer off with the I On 0 Off button Switch the dryer back on with the l On 0 Off button Select a different programme To interrupt a programme Switch the dryer off with the I On 0 Off button To continue drying Switch the dryer back on with the l On 0 Off button The programme will continue as long as the cooling down phase has not been reached Adding or removing laundry af...

Page 21: ...then press the Low temperature Short Cool air button three times D Then release the Anti crease and Drying level buttons The Locked indicator light will flash The electronics have now been locked E Switch the dryer off with the I On 0 Off button To deactivate the lock Before you begin first ensure that The tumble dryer is switched off The door is closed A Press the Anti crease and Drying level but...

Page 22: ... slightly towards 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 Switch off the dryer before starting the next programme When you switch the dryer back on the Container indicator light will have...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 26 ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...for unauthorised work General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The tumble dryer fails to start when switched on No obvious cause Have you followed the switch on procedure correctly see How to dry correctly Is the plug correctly inserted in the socket and switched on Is the door closed properly Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static elec...

Page 29: ...collected by the fluff filters and can be easily removed see Cleaning and Care The laundry is not sufficiently dry The load consisted of different fabrics Finish drying using Warm air timed drying Select a more suitable drying programme next time see Programme chart The interior drum lighting does not come on The lighting switches off automatically to save energy Switch the dryer off and then on a...

Page 30: ... filters are clogged up with fluff or were still wet when they were replaced Remove any fluff The fluff filters must be completely dry Detergent residues hair and fine fibres can block up the condenser unit Check the condenser unit from time to time and clean it if necessary see Cleaning and Care The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appro...

Page 31: ...t has not been positioned correctly Ensure that the condenser unit is positioned correctly and lock the cover Check the rubber seals Water leaks from the machine after the condenser unit has been cleaned Fluff has collected at the bottom of the condenser unit housing Use a cloth to remove any fluff from the inside of the condenser unit housing Problem solving guide 31 ...

Page 32: ...tched on The Airways indicator light can be deactivated see Programmable functions The programme stops and the Airways indicator light is flashing No obvious cause First of all check if the filters need to be cleaned Switch the dryer off and then on again Then start the programme again If the programme stops again and the indicator light flashes again there is a fault Contact the Miele Service Dep...

Page 33: ...or Hand iron indicator light flashes The buzzer sounds No obvious cause Switch the dryer off and then on again Then start the programme again If the programme stops again and the indicator light flashes again there is a fault Contact the Miele Service Department The time remaining pauses Bars appear in the display This is not a fault The drying process is not yet complete The programme has taken l...

Page 34: ...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 35: ... 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 36: ...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 36 ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...moved 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 t...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...irts Normal 2 0 900 1 25 48 Denim Normal 3 0 800 1 75 52 Woollens hand care 2 0 900 0 15 4 Smoothing 3 0 0 30 8 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 moisture as per the above standard using the Cottons Normal programme without any extra options Con...

Page 43: ... 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 43 ...

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Page 46: ...eep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button The Buzzer indicator light will flash briefly on and off twice P and 0 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 D...

Page 47: ...in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button once The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off three times P and 0 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting The number which appears alternately in the dis...

Page 48: ...steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button twice The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off six times P and i will flash alternately in the display factory default setting The number which appears alternately in the display with P means i Memo...

Page 49: ...Press the I On 0 Off button in Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button three times The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off seven times P and 0 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 The coo...

Page 50: ...ease the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button four times The Buzzer indicator light will flash on and off slowly once P and 2 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 the Airways indicator light is deactivated I the Airways indicator light will come on when there is a heavy build up of fluff The Drying in...

Page 51: ...nstantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button five times The Buzzer indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and will then flash on and off quickly once P and 0 will flash alternately in the display factory default setting The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 Key pad tone is deactivated Default setting i Key pad tone is activated ...

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