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Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4804 C allerdry en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which – Make sure that your laundry is are environmentally friendly for disposal thoroughly spun before drying.
Any other usage is not supported by lead to personal injury and damage the manufacturer and could be to property. dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or To avoid the risk of accidents and improper use or operation of the tumble damage to the tumble dryer, please dryer..
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Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele Before connecting the tumble dryer, approved service technician to protect ensure that the connection data on the the user from danger.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be dried in this To prevent the risk of fire, the tumble dryer: following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g.
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There is a risk of damage if the Accessories condensed water is allowed to freeze in Only use genuine Miele spare parts the pump, hoses and / or condensed and accessories with this appliance. water container.
Operating the tumble dryer Control panel Low temperature button Check lights Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower For a description of these lights see: temperature. "Problem solving guide" / "After sales service". Drying level button Start/Stop button with indicator lights For starting the programme selected Display and cancelling a programme once it...
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Operating the tumble dryer Display In the same way, the Woollens handcare and Smoothing programmes The following are selected via the can finish earlier than expected if a display: certain temperature is reached. This – Delay start can happen with particularly fine fabrics, very small loads or if items –...
How the dryer works Drying Hygiene filter The drying air in the drum circulates in The hygiene filter filters the air from the a closed system passing lengthwise room which the dryer takes in to cool through the condenser. the condenser unit. Once filtered this air gets warm.
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 Load the tumble dryer ^ Press the Door button to open the The headings numbered ( , ...) show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the dryer.
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How to dry correctly Select a programme Important: Please note that the programme duration shown in the display will vary according to the programme selected (see "Programme duration/Estimated time remaining"). You cannot alter the drying level of the Woollens handcare and Smoothing programmes.
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How to dry correctly Select any Extra options / Delay finished. The buzzer (if selected) will start sound at intervals. ^ Low temperature, buzzer and delay start The drum will continue to rotate at are selected by pressing the appropriate intervals for up to an hour to prevent button (see "Extra options / Delay start").
Extra options / Delay start Low temperature – If you keep the Delay start button pressed in, the time will continue to increase up to 24^. For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the To begin delay start care label (e.g.
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. bacteria or house dustmites, and also to reduce the number of allergens in the laundry. If Hygiene appears in the display, this indicates that the hygienic drying process is running.
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Programme chart Cool air Max. load: 6 kg* Fabric type – Any item which only needs airing. Warm air Max. load: 6 kg* Fabric type – Multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows. – For drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, bathing costumes, tea-towels and small loads.
Programme chart Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Cottons Max. load: 6 kg* Extra dry, Normal** Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear, T-shirts, underwear.
Programme chart Shirts Max. load: 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron Fabric type Shirts and blouses. Select the Low temperature option for delicate fabrics with the r temperature symbol on the care label. Smoothing Max. load: 3 kg* Fabric type – Cotton and linen fabrics. –...
Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Altering Delay start ^ See "Delay start". - changing the programme You cannot change to another Adding or removing laundry programme once a programme has after a programme has started started (this prevents unintentional ^ Press the Door button.
Electronic system lock Now slowly turn the programme The system lock prevents the dryer selector six positions stage by stage being used without your knowledge. in an anti-clockwise direction. Each of the six programme indicator It can be activated if wished. lights must come on one after the other.
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"). Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme. The Empty out container indicator light will come on if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter available as an optional extra from (1) out of the door as illustrated. your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. ^ Also clean the door seal (2) with a ^ Once clean, push the filter back into damp cloth.
Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water Do not replace them if they are If there is a great deal of compacted damp or wet. Damp or wet filters fluff on any of the filters, they can be could cause operational faults. removed and cleaned under hot ^ Push the large filter back into the running water.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply. Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available to order via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. ^ Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water.
Cleaning and care Hygiene filter The replaceable hygiene filter is located in a removable holder on the Replacing the hygiene filter back of the panel. The hygiene filter in the dryer filters out dirt particles from the room air which is drawn in to cool the condenser unit.
Cleaning and care Resetting the filter counter after fitting a new filter The Change filter indicator comes on to tell you that it is time, under normal conditions, to replace the hygiene filter with a new one. However, where excessive dust has collected it may be necessary to replace the hygiene filter more frequently than waiting until the...
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. Dust from the room in which the dryer is installed can also get into the condenser unit and cause a blockage.
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.
Hygiene or Finish and then on again. flashes in the display. – Then start the The buzzer sounds. programme again. If the programme stops and a fault message appears again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department.
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– If the indicator light The buzzer sounds. appears again, contact the Miele Service Dept. The condensed water – Empty out the The Empty out container indicator light container is full or there is condensed water comes on.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The Change filter A filter counter registers Please see "Cleaning and indicator light has come the number of hours the care, Hygiene filter" for hygiene filter has been details. operating for. Under normal conditions, it is time to replace the hygiene filter when the Change filter indicator...
Problem solving guide 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 even switches may be insufficient (e.g because while the dryer is in...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the sufficiently dry. different fabrics or the Warm air programme. item was very large. – Select a more suitable drying programme next time (see "Programme chart").
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Water leaks from the – The inner cover of the – Ensure that the dryer after the condenser unit has not condenser unit is condenser unit has been locked properly positioned correctly been cleaned. and/or the condenser and lock the inner unit has not been...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The tumble dryer fails to No obvious cause. – Is the dryer switched start when switched on. – Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket and switched on? – Is the door closed properly? –...
^ 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.
Optional accessories for this dryer are N.B. A call-out charge will be available from your Miele Dealer, the applied for service visits where the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the problem could have been resolved internet at www.miele-shop.com. as described in these instructions.
Installation and connection Front view Mains connection cable Four height adjustable screw feet Condensed water container Hygiene filter panel (the room air for cooling the condenser unit is drawn Control panel in here) Door External drainage options (e.g. via Service panel for condenser unit wash basin, wash basin drain outlet or gully)
Installation and connection Installation site The dryer should not be installed Make sure the dryer door can be next to a refrigerator or freezer. The opened without hindrance after warm air expelled from the rear of the installation. dryer would increase the temperature around the refrigerator's/freezer's heat Transporting the dryer to its exchanger causing the compressor to...
Installation and connection Replacing the lid If the lid has been removed in order to fit a coverplate, ensure that, if the lid is ever replaced, it fits securely into the rear holders. Otherwise, it is not properly secure for transport. Levelling the dryer ^ The screw feet can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in...
Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (available to order) is required. Stacking kits must only be installed by a suitably qualified fitter.
(4) hose is available as an optional (See illustration). Important: accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Do not let the drain hose become kinked, as this could Setting up the drain hose damage it.
Installation and connection Connection to a sink drain outlet If this nut has a flat disc in it you should take the disc out first. Important: if this The drain hose can be connected nut has a washer or seal in it this must directly to a sink drain outlet.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
Technical data Height 850 mm (adjustable +7 / -7 mm) Height for building under 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth 580 mm Depth with door open 1,062 mm Weight 52 kg Drum volume 100 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx.
Programmable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the tumble dryer´s electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.
Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture A number to show which option is level in the Cottons selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture A number to show which option is level in the Minimum iron selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
Programmable functions Anti-crease A number to show which option is Anti-crease helps prevent creasing, if selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. laundry is not normally removed immediately after the end of a 0 Anti-crease off programme.
Programmable functions Altering the volume of the A number to show which option is buzzer selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The buzzer has two volumes. 0 Normal buzzer Follow the steps ( , , ...) to (factory default setting) programme and store in memory.
Programmable functions Altering the standard drying A number to show which option is level in the Automatic selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
Programmable functions Extending the cooling down A number to show which option is time selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme 0 Cooling down time not extended can be extended by 5 or 10 minutes, (factory default setting) if required.
Programmable functions Standby Instead of the factory default setting To save energy, the display and the you can select another option: programme sequence/check lights Not in current programme go out after 10 minutes and the Start/Stop button starts flashing As described under "Factory default" slowly.
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Programmable functions Before you begin, ensure that: A number to show which option is – The tumble dryer is switched off. selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. – The door is closed. Press the Start/Stop button and keep 0 Factory default setting it pressed in whilst carrying out steps I Not in current programme...
Programmable functions Memory function A number to show which option is The electronics will memorise any selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. extra options selected for a programme. The duration selected 0 Memory deactivated for the Warm air or Cool air timed (factory default setting) drying programmes will also be stored in memory.
Programmable functions Clean out airways indicator A number to show which option is Fluff should be removed after drying. selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The Clean out airways indicator will remind you to clean the filters when a 0 Clean out airways indicator light is certain amount of fluff has collected deactivated...
Programmable functions Keypad tone A number to show which option is An audible tone sounds each time a selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. button is pressed. 0 Keypad tone deactivated Follow the steps ( , , ...) to programme and store in memory.
Programmable functions Adjusting the dryer's – The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and electronics for very soft water then on and off quickly twice. In some areas of the UK, water is A number to show which option is extremely soft which can affect the selected will appear in the display sensitivity of the control electronics.
Programmable functions Extending the range of the A number to show which option is drying levels selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. You can extend the range of the drying levels for many of the 0 Default setting programmes: 1 Drying level range extended...