Miele T 4897 C Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor condenser tumble dryerT 4897 CTo avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the machine it isessential to read these instructio

Control panela DisplaySee the following pages for moreinformation.b Short cut buttonsFor selecting an individualprogramme quickly. These buttonscan be

DisplayEntry menu1 CottonsProgramme selection ...2 Minimum iron Settings F ...3 Woollens handcare4 Smoothing 9:00When the machine is switched on, the

Programme selection menuProgrammeselectionBack ACottonsMinimum ironDelicates HYou can use the multi-function selector to select anyprogramme. The high

Using for the first timeWhen the tumble dryer is switched on for the first time, thewelcome screen will appear.The welcome screen will not appear agai

Care symbolsBefore drying check the drying symbolon the care label. If there are nosymbols, dry at your own risk!q . . . . . . . . . Dry at normal tem

Brief instructionsThe headings numbered (A, B, C ...)show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide to using yourmachine.A Sort the laund

D Select a programme^You can select a programme eitherby:–using the appropriate short cutbutton to select one of the four mostfrequently used programm

Before the end of a programmeThere is a cooling down phase at theend of the drying sequence:Coolingdownwill appear in the display. Theprogramme will n

You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the fourdrying programmes you use most frequently.Selecting/changing a favourite^Switch the dryer o

Important: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menuwithin approx. 15 seconds, the display will revert to the mainmenu.– Programmes with drying l

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

Selecting an extra option^Press short cut button 1Extras.Cottons Normal+ExtrasShortLow temp. Back A^Use the multi-function selector to select the extr

Selecting an extra optionNot all the extra options are suitable for use with everyprogramme.It is not possible to select theShortandLow temperatureopt

You can use the timer to set the end time of a programme,allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity ratesfor example. The start of a p

Cottons Max. load: 6 kg*Extra dry, Normal+, Normal**Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling,jerseywear, underwear, flann

Delicates Max. load: 2 kg*Normal+, NormalHand iron r, Hand iron rr, Machine ironFabric type For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibr

Smoothing Max. load: 3 kg*Fabric type–Cotton and linen fabrics.–Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres, cottons or synthetics,e.g. trousers, jackets,

Sportswear Max. load: 2 kg*Normal+, Normal, Hand iron rFabric type Sportswear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer.Outerwear Max. load: 2 kg

To cancel a programme^Press short cut button 4Cancel.The items will be cooled down,depending how long they have beendried for and the temperaturereach

Programme locking prevents the short cut buttons or themulti-function selector being used while drying is inprogress.The door is not locked and can be

Emptying the condensedwater containerThe condensed water will be collectedin the condensed water containerunless the appliance has been fittedwith a d

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of the packing material . . .

Cleaning the fluff filtersThe fluff which is created by the dryingprocess is collected by the fluff filters inthe door and the door opening. Cleanthe

Cleaning them with waterIf there is a great deal of compactedfluff on any of the filters, they can beremoved and cleaned under hotrunning water.^To re

Cleaning the condenser unitDetergent residue, hair and fine flufffrom the dryer can get through the flufffilters and block the condenser unit.Dust fro

^Pull the condenser unit out of itshousing by the handle.Checking the condenser unit^Hold the condenser unit up to thelight as shown.^Check to see if

^Then flush the unit through from thefront.^ Check the condenser unit again forany visible fluff and if necessary flushit through again until it has a

Problem solving guideWith the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of theappliance, some of which may result from incorrect op

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe followingmessage appearsafter theprogramme hasfinished:Clean the filtersThe dryer is not workingefficiently oreconomi

Other problemsProblem Possible cause RemedyThe dryingprocess goeson too long oreven switchesoff.In some circumstances the following message also appea

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe condenser unitservice panel willnot shut.The inner cover of thecondenser unit has not beenlocked properly and/or thec

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe programmedoes not start andthe display is dark.No obvious cause.–Have you followed thecorrect procedure for usingthe

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Emptying the condensed water conta

Changing the lampDisconnect the machine from themains electricity supply.^Open the door.You will find the interior lamp cover atthe top of the drum ap

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, or if themachine is under guarantee, pleasecontact–your Miele dealer or–the Miele Service

Front viewa Mains connection cableb Condensed water containerc Control paneld Doore Service panel for condenser unitf Four height-adjustable screw fee

Installation site,Make sure the dryer door can beopened without hindrance afterinstallation.Room in which the dryer is locatedAir taken in for use in

External condensed wateroutletWhen drying is in progress, condensedwater is pumped into the condensedwater container through the drain hoseat the back

Connection to a sink drain outletThe drain hose can be connecteddirectly to a sink drain outlet.^ Remove the following from the backof the dryer at th

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withnational and

Programme Load Final spin speedin a domestic washing machineEnergy Timekg* rpm kWh MinutesCottonsNormal6.0 800 (70 % residual moisture)**1200140016001

Height 850 mm (adjustable +7 / -7 mm)Width 595 mmDepth 580 mmDepth with door open 1,060 mmWeight 54 kgDrum volume 100 litresMaximum capacity 6 kg dry

Settings menu Jfor changingstandard settingsThe Settings menu is used to alter thedryer's electronics to suit differentrequirements.Settings can

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To open the Settings menu1 Cottons Programme selection ...2 Minimum ironSettings F ...3 Woollens handcare4 Smoothing 9:00^SelectSettingsJ from the ent

Time of dayFirst select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock.Then set the current time of day.To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock^Select either the 24 h

Drying levelsYou can alter the drying levels for theCottonsandMinimumironprogrammes.The bar chart shows you the setting.The machine is delivered with

Airways indicatorFluff should be removed after drying. TheClean the filtersmessage will remind you to clean the filters when a certainamount of fluff

To enter the codeThe display will now request that a code is entered. The codeis 250 and cannot be altered.0 __Enter lock code^Turn the multi-function

BuzzerA buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr) to letyou know the programme has finished.Off= The buzzer will always sound when there is a

StandbyTo save energy, the display goes out after 10 minutes andtheStartbutton flashes slowly.There are two options:Active(the machine is delivered wi

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To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the machine please readthese instructions carefully beforeusing it for the first time. Theycontain importa

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The machine is built in accordancewith current safety requirements.Unauthorised repairs could result inunforeseen dangers for the user, forwhich the m

In the event of a fault or forcleaning purposes, the machine isonly completely isolated from theelectiricty supply when:–it is switched off at the wal

To prevent the risk of fire thefollowing textiles must not bedried in this machine:–fabrics which contain a largeproportion of rubber, foam rubber orr