Figure 020-3: Drying Plus (Before Program End) - Miele G 4205 Technical Information

G 5xxx
Note:
The Drying plus function is always active unless it has been deactivated in
programming mode.
The latch automatically opens the door of the machine for approximately 30
minutes; see Figure 020-4. The door latch advances from position 1 (door
closed, latch completely retracted) to position 3 (drying, latch completely
extended), i.e. extended approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters). See Figure
020-9. This opening of the door optimizes drying results, as moisture can
escape. The fan cooldown (approximately 10 to 15 minutes) prevents any
damage to kitchen countertops by the expelled moisture. The warm, moist air
from the cabinet is discharged into the room as it escapes through the door
via the air flow from the fan. During the drying phase of the program in
operation, the room air, which has been taken in by the fan and slightly
warmed by the condenser, is discharged into the room from the top part of
the panel (Figure 020-3). This heats up the countertop, preventing large
temperature differences between the cold countertop and the warm, moist
cabinet air released by the Drying plus process. This prevents the expelled
moisture from collecting on the bottom edge of the countertop; see Figure
020-4.
After the Drying plus cycle has completed, the motorized door lock latch
moves from position 3 (drying, latch completely extended) back to position 2
(door open, latch positioned in the center). See Figure 020-10. In this
position, the adjustable door lock latch is hidden by the countertop in front of
it. The customer can now open the door and unload the appliance.
For the user, the opening of the door is an additional indication that the
program has come to an end. While Drying plus is running, the door may be
opened at any time.

Figure 020-3: Drying Plus (before Program End)

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