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Operating instructions 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. M.-Nr. 06 731 720...
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, Energy saving tips bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and To avoid unnecessarily long drying young children. Danger of suffocation! times and high consumption of energy: Rather than just throwing these –...
The manufacturer cannot be increasingly available on the market. If held liable for the consequences of an using, do so at your own risk, and inadequate earthing system (e.g. follow the instructions provided on the electric shock).
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Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved technician. Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
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If the water is drained externally electiricty supply when: through the drain hose instead of – it is switched off at the wall socket being collected in the condensed water and the plug is withdrawn, or container, make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a –...
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Do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with its controls. Supervise – items which contain damaged its use by the elderly or infirm.
Extra option buttons To switch the machine on or off or to Various extra options can be added interrupt a programme. to the drying programmes. h Door button Pressing this button will open the door even when the machine is switched off at the mains.
– Selecting different drying levels (e.g. Hand iron, Normal ... ) – Denim or the duration of the Warm air and – Cool air Cool air programmes – Warm air – Selecting delay start –...
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Because of this, the time displayed can alter during the They are used to alter or confirm the course of a programme. value displayed above the vertical line. In the same way, the Woollens...
^ Select the language you require by pressing the left hand Menu button Select programme under ~. ^ You can now load the laundry into the ^ Confirm your selection by pressing dryer and select a programme as the right hand Menu button under...
^ 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. drum.
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Warm / Cool air timed drying ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Extra dry programmes . . . 1 to 2 hours for the Timed drying ^ Press the left or right hand Menu hygiene programmes button reapeatedly until the drying Warm air level you want appears in the display.
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If the dryer is switched on at the mains down. and the door is opened, the drum lighting will come on. It will go out a few With programmes with drying levels, minutes later to save energy. e.g. Machine iron , Hand iron etc. the...
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 for a –...
The Cottons start of a programme can be delayed 1:01 Start in: from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, allowing you to make use of Normal night-time economy electricity rates, for example.
– Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear), as they have a tendency to shrink. Extra options Low temperature (select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label), Short, Anti-crease Hand iron r, Hand iron rr**, Machine iron Fabric type Cottons or linen fabrics, e.g.: table linen, bed linen, starched...
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Max. load: 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics Note – This programme only fluffs up woollen garments. They are not dried completely by this programme. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature.
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Note – Do not select the longest drying time to start with. Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time. You can use the Warm air programme to help remove odours from cotton clothing which has been worn but it still clean (select a duration of between 1/2 and 1 hour).
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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 phase.
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Programme chart Hygiene programmes In the Hygiene programmes the temperature is held constant for a longer period of time to deactivate micro-organisms, e.g. germs or house dustmites and also reduce the number of allergens in the laundry. These programmes should not be interrupted as this would prevent the micro-organisms from being deactivated.
^ Switch the dryer on. started (this prevents unintentional alterations). The programme will continue, as long If an attempt is made to change a as the cooling down phase has not selection, Option not possible will been reached. appear in the display.
Parts Department, or use a vacuum programme*. cleaner. ^ Also clean the door seal (2) with a Cleaning them whilst dry damp cloth. Tip: You can also use a vacuum cleaner ^ Once clean, push the filter back into to remove the fluff.
^ Lock both dials. ^ Turn dial a and pull the filter by the dial out of the door opening as shown b. Do the same on the other side. ^ Rinse all the filters under hot, running water.
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...
Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff from the dryer can get through the fluff filters and block the condenser unit. Dust from the room in which the dryer is installed can also get into the condenser unit and cause a blockage.
^ Pull the condenser unit out of its housing by the handle. Checking the condenser unit ^ Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit out as shown. ^ Hold the condenser unit up to the light as shown.
^ 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 machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Clean out airways – The dryer is not working – Cleaning the filters is appears after the efficiently or economically. usually all that is required. programme has However, if the message finished Possible cause: The fluff...
Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying Please check all the possible causes and switch the dryer process goes off and then back on again. on too long or Ventilation to and from the dryer Open a door or window while even switches may be insufficient (e.g.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Water leaks from the – The inner cover of the – Ensure that the machine after the condenser unit has not condenser unit is condenser unit has been locked properly positioned correctly been cleaned.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The programme does No obvious cause. – Is the dryer switched on? not start and the – Is the plug correctly display is dark. inserted in the socket and switched on? – Is the appliance door closed properly? –...
^ To close the cover push it upwards You will find the interior lamp cover at the top of the drum aperture. and press it on the left and right until you hear it click into position. Ensure that it is fitted into position securely, as any moisture could cause a short circuit.
After sales service Repairs Future updates (PC) In the event of any faults which you The indicator light marked PC is the cannot remedy yourself, or if the interface used by Miele service machine is under guarantee, please technicians during service work for...
Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable f Four height adjustable screw feet b Control panel g Air inlet and outlet vent for cooling the condenser unit c Condensed water container h External drainage options (e.g. via d Door...
Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine (see arrows) When moving the machine, you can hold it by the lid where it protrudes to b Air inlet vent for cooling the the rear of the dryer. To manoeuvre the...
This water can run out if the machine is tipped up when it is being moved. It is a good idea to run the Cool air programme for approximately 1 minute before moving the machine.
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 dryer is to be...
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Installation and connection ^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using nut 2. If this nut has a flat disc in it you should take the disc out first. ^ Attach the end of the hose 4 to adapter 1.
All data without a "star" against it was calculated using EN 61121:2005. 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.
Depth with door open 1074 mm Weight 53 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water 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...
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.
Settings menu J Language J To open the Settings menu ^ Close the door. The display can be set to appear in ^ Switch the dryer on. one of several different languages. ^ Press both menu buttons at the same...
Settings menu J Time (of day) Drying levels First select either a 24 hour or 12 You can alter the drying levels for the Cottons and Minimum iron hour clock . You can then set the current time of day.
You can decide at what level of fluff dryer on. Otherwise the dryer cannot this reminder should be given. be operated. You will have an idea of how often this To activate the lock code should be done after a few drying programmes.
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The following will appear in the display: 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...
Settings menu J Buzzer Standby is activated: The buzzer has two volumes. – if a programme is not selected within Normal (Factory default) 10 minutes of the machine being The buzzer sounds at the end of a switched on. programme.
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