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Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4453 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. 06 086 650...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off material directly behind it to prevent misuse. The transport and protective packing See the "Warning and Safety" section of has been selected from materials which this booklet for further details.
Repairs should only be responsible person to ensure that they undertaken by a Miele approved can use the appliance safely. engineer. Ensure current is not supplied to the Young children should be supervised to...
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If the connection cable is faulty it being collected in the condensed water must only be replaced by a Miele container, make sure the drain hose is approved service technician to protect securely attached if you hang it in a the user from danger.
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Warning and Safety instructions Always close the door after use. To minimize the risk of fire in a This way you will avoid the danger tumble dryer, the following should be observed: – anyone sitting or leaning on the door, –...
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Using accessories kerosene, spot removers (some Accessory parts may only be fitted brands), turpentine, waxes and wax when expressly approved by Miele. removers. If other parts are used, guarantee, – Items containing foam rubber (also performance and product liability known as latex foam) or similarly claims may be invalidated.
Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a PROGRAMME buttons e- g Start/Stop button with indicator lights. For starting the programme selected For selecting a drying programme. and cancelling a programme once it has started. b EXTRAS buttons The indicator light flashes while a with indicator lights.
Operating the tumble dryer Features Buttons and check lights The relevant indicator light comes on Display each time a button is pressed. The display shows: PC / Optical interface – the programme duration (time remaining); The indicator or check light marked PC is explained in "After Sales Service".
Notes on laundry care Care symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Before drying check the drying symbol depending on the quality of the item. on the care label. If there are no They can be partially dried using the symbols, dry at your own risk! Smoothing programme.
How to dry correctly Brief instructions C Load the tumble dryer ^ Press the door button to open the The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the machine.
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How to dry correctly D Select a programme Selecting a drying level You can a select a drying level for the Cottons, Minimum iron and Automatic programmes. You cannot select a drying level for the other programmes. If you have selected one of these other programmes, please proceed to "Selecting Extras".
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How to dry correctly Selecting a drying level Selecting the buzzer You can a select a drying level for the A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a Cottons, Minimum iron and Automatic maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programmes.
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How to dry correctly E Start the programme At the end of a programme ^ Press the Start/Stop T button. The indicator light Anti-crease / Finish comes on. The indicator light for the – The indicator light for the drying stage reached (depending on Start/Stop T button will then change the programme selected) will also from flashing to being on constantly.
Extras Anti-crease Not all the Extras are suitable for selecting with every programme. Helps prevent creasing, if laundry is not normally removed immediately after the end of a programme. – The drum will turn at intervals for up to an hour. ^ After you have selected a programme, you can press the appropriate Extra button to select or...
Delay start To switch on Delay start To alter Delay start ^ Press the Start/Stop button. The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours (24^). The Delay start time will be interrupted. ^ Press the Delay start button After selecting a programme: repeatedly until the time you require ^ Press the Delay start button...
Programme chart Cottons Extra dry Max. load: 5 kg* Fabric type Multi-layered fabrics, which would not be thoroughly dried using the Normal+ programme. Do not dry jersey fabrics in the Extra dry programme as they have Notes a tendency to shrink. Extras Short or Low temperature, Anti-crease Cottons Normal +...
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Programme chart Minimum iron Normal + Max. load: 2.5 kg* Fabric Minimum iron items made of synthetic or blended fabrics which are not dried adequately in the Normal programme (e.g. pullovers, type dresses, trousers). Notes Spin minimum iron fabrics for at least 30 seconds in the washing machine before drying.
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Programme chart Smoothing Max. load: 2.5 kg* Fabric type – Cottons and linen fabrics. – Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres, e.g. cottons / synthetics, such as cotton trousers, jackets, shirts. Notes – Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine.
Changing the programme sequence Changing a programme while it Adding or removing laundry is running after a programme has started ^ Press the Door button. You cannot change to another programme once a programme has ^ Open the door. started (this prevents unintentional alterations).
Electronic system lock To deactivate the lock The system lock prevents your Before you begin, first ensure that: machine being used without your knowledge. – The tumble dryer is switched off. – The door is closed. It can be activated if wished. A Press the Anti-crease and DRYING The dryer's electronics are locked.
Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the appliance has been fitted with a drain hose (see installation). The condensed water container should be emptied after every drying programme or as soon as the Empty out container indicator light comes on.
The fluff which is created by the drying is available as an optional extra from process is collected by the fluff filters in your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare the door and the door opening. Clean Parts Department. the filters after each drying programme.
Cleaning and care ^ Place the filters back in the door Cleaning them with water opening (the left and right filters are If there is a great deal of compacted identical) with the finger holders fluff on any of the filters, they can be facing upwards.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the condenser unit Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff from the dryer can get through the fluff filters and block the condenser unit. Check the condenser unit at least twice a year. If the dryer is used frequently then clean the condenser unit after approx.
Cleaning and care 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.
Cleaning and care Replacing the condenser unit ^ With the handle facing upwards, push the condenser 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 inner cover after cleaning, ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repairs to the machine should only be undertaken by a suitably qualified service technician to ensure safety.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy There is a build up Fluff is principally the result Fluff is collected on the fluff of fluff. of friction when garments filters and can be easily are being worn and removed (see "Cleaning washed.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy The drying process Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the goes on too long or following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again even switches off. to start the programme again. Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window dryer may be insufficient...
Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy The condenser unit The inner cover of the – Ensure that the service panel will not condenser unit has not condenser unit is shut. been locked properly positioned correctly and and/or the condenser unit lock the cover.
Hand iron or If the programme stops Machine iron is again and the fault message flashing, and the reappears there is a fault. buzzer is Contact the Miele Service sounding. Department. Check/fault messages in the display Fault Possible cause Remedy The electronics are in the This is not a fault.
^ Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist 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.
Serial numbers both of which are Optional accessories for these dryers located on the data plate situated on are available from your Miele Dealer or the right hand side below the drum from the Miele Spare Parts Department. aperture.
Installation Front view a Supply cable for electrical e Service panel for condenser unit connection f Four height-adjustable screw feet b Condensed water container g External drainage options (e.g. via c Control panel wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, or gully). d Door...
Installation Installation site – The electric socket must be located in an accessible position near the Make sure the dryer door can be machine. opened without hindrance after When built under running times may be installation. longer. Transporting the machine to its NOTE: If you wish to push your machine under installation site...
All parts marked * are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Departement, and must be fitted by a suitably competent person according to the instructions supplied with the kit.
(4) hose is available as an optional (See illustration). accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Important: do not let the drain hose become kinked as this could Pulling out the drain hose damage it.
Installation Connection to a sink drain outlet If this nut has a flat disc sealing it you should take the disc out first. The drain hose can be connected Important: if this nut has a washer or directly to a sink drain outlet. seal in it this must not be removed! ^ Attach the end of the hose to adapter ^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose...
Installation Electrical connection Important This tumble dryer is supplied ready for The wires in the mains lead are connection to an a.c. single phase coloured in accordance with the supply. The machine is supplied with a following code: mains cable with moulded plug. Green/yellow = earth The appliance should be connected up Blue = neutral...
Consumption data Programme Final spin speed Energy Time in a washing machine EN 61121 test programme : Cottons Normal 800 rpm (70 % residual moisture) 3.40 kWh 106 mins Max. load 5 kg Cottons Hand iron rr 800 rpm (70 % residual moisture) 2.75 kWh 87 mins Max.
Technical data Height 85 cm (adjustable +0.7/- 0.7 cm) Height without lid 82 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58 cm Weight 54 kg Drum volume 100 litres Maximum capacity 5 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx. 3.5 litres Length of connection cable Maximum delivery head 1,5 m...
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Programmable functions for changing standard settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.
Programmable functions Cottons drying level A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps If you want the laundry to be drier B-C. you can reduce the residual moisture B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. level for the Cottons programmes.
Programmable functions Minimum iron drying level A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps If you want the laundry to be drier B-C. you can reduce the residual moisture B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. level for the Minimum iron programmes.
Programmable functions Memory A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps The electronics will memorise the B-C. drying level and any Extras selected B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. for the current drying programme. C Wait until the Start/Stop indicator light The Memory function comes on .
Programmable functions Extending the cooling down A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps time B-C. The Cooling down phase which takes B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. place at the end of a programme can C Wait until the Start/Stop indicator light be lengthend if required.
Programmable functions Keypad tones A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps An audible tone sounds each time a B-C. button is pressed. B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. The machine is delivered with the C Wait until the Start/Stop indicator light keypad tone switched off.
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