Miele T 4423 C Operating Instructions Manual
Miele T 4423 C Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 4423 C Operating Instructions Manual

Honeycomb care condenser tumble dryer
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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 4423 C
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 067 760

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4423 C To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 067 760...
  • Page 2 Disposal of the packing material ........7 Disposal of your old machine .
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the condenser unit ......... 24 Removing the condenser unit.
  • Page 4 Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved technician. Ensure current is not supplied to the machine while maintenance or repair work is being carried out.
  • Page 5 If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the machine is only completely isolated from the electiricty supply when: –...
  • Page 6 Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated. The manufacturer cannot be held...
  • Page 7 The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
  • Page 8 a Delay Start button The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours. b Start button Press the Start button to start a programme. The indicator lamp will flash to indicate that a programme can be started.
  • Page 9 The display shows a variety of func- tions: – it displays how long a programme has to run in hours and minutes; – with "Delay start" it displays the time remaining until the programme starts; – it displays programmable functions being selected and de-selected.
  • Page 10 Before drying check the drying symbol on the wash care label. Significance of symbols: q Dry at normal temperature r Dry at low temperature s Do not tumble dry If no symbol is featured, dry at your own risk applying the following principles: Cotton and minimum iron items should be dried using the appropriate...
  • Page 11 Drying levels Weight of dry laundry Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be used when testing according to EN 61121 standard Multi-layered fabrics, which would not be thoroughly dried using the "Normal +" programme. Single and multi-layered fabrics, e.g. mixed load of cotton fabrics (e.g.
  • Page 12 Drying levels Minimum iron items which are made of synthetic or blended dresses, trousers) which are not dried adequately in the Minimum iron shirts, table cloths etc. made of blended Minimum iron shirts, table cloths etc. made of blended fabrics (e.g. cottons and synthetics), which are still to (e.g.
  • Page 13: Anti-Crease

    Woollen fabrics Cottons and linen fabrics. Minimum iron items made of cotton, blended fabrics or synthetics, e.g. cotton trousers, shirts. Weight of dry laundry COTTONS MINIMUM IRON TIMED DRYING - Warm air - Cool air Woollens hand care Smoothing For delicates and fabrics with the following wash care label r select the Low temperature option.
  • Page 14 ^ As far as possible, sort laundry for: - the type of fibre or weave, - the degree of dryness required, - similar size of items, - the moisture content after spinning. This will help towards achieving an even drying result. Fasten duvet covers etc.
  • Page 15: Short

    ^ Turn the programme selector to the programme required. COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON The length of the programme is electronically calculated according to the residual moisture content of the load. Approx. drying times are given in the "Consumption data" chart. Woollens Hand care and Smoothing See the "Consumption data"...
  • Page 16: Buzzer

    For drying fabrics which can withstand high temperatures, e.g. pure linens and cottons. Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics. – Because the heater rating is increased clothes dry faster thus shortening drying times. For drying delicate fabrics with the symbol r (e.g.
  • Page 17 ^ Press the Start button. The drying cycle begins. The drying stage reached is shown by the sequence indicator lamps on the right hand side of the control panel. At the end of the drying phase, a cooling down phase commences to cool the laundry down (the Cool air indicator lamp lights up).
  • Page 18 These instructions are designed as a brief guide only. Please make sure that you also read the detailed instructions at the beginning of this section. ^ Press the Door button to open the door. ^ Load the drum. ^ Close the door. ^ Switch the dryer on by pressing the l-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 19: Adding Or Removing Items

    Programmes cannot be changed after the start button has been pressed. If the programme selector is turned to a different programme after a programme has begun, this will not affect the programme. The Anti-crease / Finish indicator lamp will flash. The indicator lamp will go out when the selector is returned to its original position.
  • Page 20: Lamp

    The system lock prevents anyone from interfering with the dryer. If the system lock has been activated it is not possible to start a programme. The following (A,B,C...) must be carried out in the Please proceed step by step: A Ensure that the door is closed and that the programme selector is turned to Finish .
  • Page 21 The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the machine has been fitted with a drain hose (see installation). The condensed water container should be emptied or as soon as the Empty out container indicator lamp comes on.
  • Page 22 ^ 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.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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. the condenser unit at least twice a year.
  • Page 25 ^ Pull the condenser unit out of its housing by the handle. ^ Hold the condenser unit up to the light ^ Check to see if there is any fluff inside it. The arrows in the illustration above indicate where to look. If you cannot see any fluff: ^ Replace the condenser unit (see following page).
  • Page 26 ^ Then flush the unit through from the front. ^ Check the condenser unit again for any visible fluff and if necessary flush it through again until it has all gone. ^ Remove any soiling still visible inside the housing unit. ^ Also make sure the rubber seals are clean.
  • Page 27: Repairs

    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 equipment should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 28 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 by research institutes to have no effect on the lifetime of fabric. The load consisted of different fabrics.
  • Page 29 : Before attempting to remedy one of the following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again to start the programme again. Ventilation to and from the dryer may be insufficient (e.g because it is installed in a small room). This has caused the temperature in the room to rise sharply.
  • Page 30 Anti-crease / Finish Locked The inner cover of the condenser unit has not been locked properly and/or the condenser unit has not been positioned correctly. Fluff has collected at the bottom of the condenser unit housing. The lighting switched off automatically.
  • Page 31 If the programme stops again and the Clean out airways lamp flashes, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. – Empty out the condensed water container. – Check the drain hose.
  • Page 32 – Then start the programme again. If the programme stops again and an indicator lamp flashes, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The electronic unit is calculating the drying time for the programme (see “Guide to the appliance”).
  • Page 33 ^ Turn your wrist to make the cover open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. The lamp must not exceed the maximum wattage quoted on the data plate and on the lamp cover.
  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    Miele service technicians during service work for testing purposes and for updating the machine's programme data. Optional accessories for these dryers are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • Page 35 a Supply cable for electrical connection b Condensed water container c Control panel d Door e Service panel for condenser unit f Four height-adjustable screw feet g External drainage options (e.g. via wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, or gully).
  • Page 36 – The electrical socket must be located in an accessible position near the machine. * Available as an optional accessory from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. The building under kit is supplied with its own installation instructions.
  • Page 37 (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. After each use a small quantity of condensed water will collect in the area around the pump.
  • Page 38: Front View

    If it is not long enough, an extension hose is available as an optional accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. From the back of the dryer at the top: ^ Unclip the drain hose ^ Then pull it off holder...
  • Page 39 The drain hose can be connected directly to a sink drain outlet. ^ Remove the following from the back of the dryer at the bottom: Adapter and hose clip ^ Fit adapter to the sink drain outlet using nut . If this nut has a flat disc sealing it you should take the disc out first.
  • Page 40 All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Ensure power is not supplied to the machine while installation work is being carried out. The machine is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230-240V mains supply.
  • Page 41 If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this machine do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows: ^ The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol z or coloured green, or...
  • Page 42 EN 61121 test programme EN 61121 Standard testing 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 Normal Cottons programme without selecting any additional functions. Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given above depending on the size of the load, types of textiles, residual moisture levels after spinning, fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional options selected.
  • Page 43 Height Height without lid Width Depth Depth with door open Weight Drum volume Maximum capacity Capacity of condensed water container Length of connection cable Maximum delivery head Maximum drain hose length Voltage Rated load Fuse rating Lamp wattage Energy consumption Test certificates awarded 85 cm (adjustable +0.7/- 0.7 cm) 82 cm...
  • Page 45 Programmable functions for changing standard settings...
  • Page 46: Increased Drying Level

    The Sensitive System aims to dry using as little energy as possible. However, if you require the laundry to be drier, it is possible to reduce the final moisture level in the COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON programmes. The machine is delivered with this programmable function switched off.
  • Page 47: Memory

    The additional options selected previously for specific programmes are stored in the machine’s memory. The machine is delivered with this programmable function deactivated. It can be activated if wished. The programmable functions are activated to call up further features not shown on the control panel by using the additional option buttons in combination with the programme...
  • Page 48 Alteration rights reserved/0504 M.-Nr. 06 067 760 / 00 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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