Miele T 440 C User manual

Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 440 C
It is essential to read these opera-
ting instructions before installing or
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using the machine to avoid the risk
of accident, or damage to the
machine. T.-Nr. 4580 90
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Contents
Page
Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For the user
Warning and safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading and unloading washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programmes for Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programmes for Minimum iron and timed drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programmes - Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Emptying the condensed water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
For the installer/electrician
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Condensed water outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Help to protect our environment!
Disposal of the packing material
The packaging used to protect the machine during transport largely consists of
the following recyclable materials:
- Corrugated paper/card
- Polystyrene - CFC-free
- Polyethylene foil - transparent
- Fibreboard (solvent free)
- Untreated wood
- Packaging straps: Polyamide (blue)
Polypropylene (black)
Rather than just throwing these materials away please take them to the nearest col-
lection point for specific waste.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your
local authorities or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes, before dis-
posing of the appliance.
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Guide to the appliance
1a.c. connection cable (2 m long)
with plug for connection to
240 V 50 Hz, 13 A (GB)
2Condensed water container
3Drum door
4Control panel
5Drain hose for condensed water
6Four height-adjustable screw feet
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Guide to the appliance
Pushbuttons
Door
opens the door
On/Off
for switching the appliance on and off.
Low temperature
low temperatures for delicate fabrics,
e.g. acrylics.
Buzzer
sounds when the drum turns during the
intermittent anti-crease action period.
Start
starts a drying programme
Indicator light “Empty out container”
Programme sequence indicator lights
On
Drying
Cooling down
Anti-crease/Finish
Programme selector switch
Cottons
Extra dry
Normal+
Normal
Hand iron r
Hand iron rr
Machine iron
Minimum iron
Normal+
Normal
Hand iron
Timed drying
15 mins cool air
20 mins warm air
Drying stage display
This shows the stage of drying
reached. For programmes “Normal +”
and “Extra dry” the indicator light re-
mains at the “Normal” position.
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Guide to the appliance
Environmentally conscious drying
The sensitive system automatically ad-
justs drying to suit the water quality.
The water conductivity is measured,
and registered by the control which
then compensates to achieve a uniform
residual moisture level. The Novotronic
control offers 9 programmes with elec-
tronic moisture measuring and 2 timed
programmes. The automatic reversing
action turns the drum clockwise and
anti-clockwise to loosen the laundry
and prevent damp patches and thus to
ensure even drying results.
Energy saving tips
Make sure that your laundry is thor-
oughly spun before drying. You will
save up to 35% energy and time if
laundry is spun at full spin speed in-
stead of at 00 rpm. Load according to
the optimum amount of washing for the
programme to be selected. Underload-
ing is uneconomical. Overloading gives
a poorer quality of drying and may
cause unnecessary creasing.
Before using for the first time
Important: The appliance must be
properly installed and connected to
the electricity supply.
Warning and safety instructions
Please read the operating instruc-
tions before using the tumble dryer
for the first time. They contain im-
portant information about the safety,
use and maintenance of the ma-
chine. This will avoid the risk of acci-
dents and damage to the machine.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and ensure that new
users are familiar with the content.
Pass them on any future owner of
the machine.
Correct usage
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics, which have
been washed in a water solution,
marked on the manufacturer’s wash
care label as being suitable for tumble
drying. Any other applications may be
dangerous. The manufacturer is not
liable for damage resulting from im-
proper use or operation.
Do not let small children play with
the machine and its controls or
operate it. Please supervise its use by
the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Before connecting the machine, en-
sure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre-
quency) matches the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fied electrician.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the ma-
chine be guaranteed.
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Warning and safety instructions
The electrical safety of this ma-
chine can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most import-
ant that this basic safety requirement is
regularly tested by a qualified electri-
cian. The manufacturer can not be held
responsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in un-
foreseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer can not accept
responsibility. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved engin-
eer.
In the event of a fault or for clean-
ing purposes, the machine is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply either when:
– the plug is withdrawn, or:
– it is switched off at the mains
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Use
There is a danger of fire with fab-
rics, which:
– contain rubber, foam rubber or rub-
ber-like materials
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents
– have been splashed with hair lac-
quer, hair spray, nail varnish remover
or similar.
Always close the door after use.
This way you will avoid the danger
of anyone sitting or leaning on the door,
which can cause the machine to tip up.
Do not install the machine in a room
where the temperature may drop
below freezing. At very cold tempera-
tures the machine may be difficult to
start. At very cold temperatures the ma-
chine may be difficult to start. Laundry
will not dry and the “anti-crease” indica-
tor light will flash to indicate there is a
problem. Freezing condensed water in
the pump, hoses and in the condensed
water container can lead to damage.
Make sure the drain hose is se-
curely attached if you hang it in a
sink or basin (external drainage of con-
densed water) to avoid the hose slip-
ping and the water causing damage.
Condensed water is not drinking
water. It can cause health prob-
lems in people and animals.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by
Miele. If other parts are used, guaran-
tee, performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine
unplug it. Render the plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-
pliance to prevent misuse.

Notes on laundry care
Before drying, check the drying symbol
on the textile 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:
– Cottons and minimum iron items
should be dried at a normal tempera-
ture at the appropriate programme
setting.
– For delicate fabrics, e.g. acrylic
fibres, the low temperature setting
should be selected.
The following fabrics should not be
dried in a tumble dryer:
– Woollens and wool blends
These fabrics tend to become matted
and shrink.
– Items filled with down
The fine fabric interior tends to shrink,
depending on the quality involved.
– Pure linen
These items should only be machine-
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the textile care label,
as the surface of the fabric may other-
wise tend to “roughen”.
Note
Some woven and loopknit materials
tend to shrink to varying extents de-
pending on their quality. This tendency
is exaggerated by over-drying.
When purchasing woven materials, it is
advisable to take their shrinkage
properties into account.
Starched washing can also be dried in
the tumble dryer. In order to achieve
the usual finish, double the amount of
starch should be used.
Select the most suitable programme for
hand or machine ironing.
Minimum iron items should be spun for
10 to 30 seconds before being tumble
dried. Such fabrics tend to crease if
overdried. These items should be given
only a short period in the dryer, and
taken out slightly damp. The “Minimum
iron Normal” programme is recom-
mended.
Minimum iron shirts in 100 % cotton
may crease during tumble drying de-
pending on the quality and weave.
Minimum iron fabrics tend to crease
more, the greater the load. This is par-
ticularly true of very delicate fabrics.
The load should be reduced to 1.5 kg
or, if necessary, to 1 kg. The “Hand
iron” setting is recommended for these
types of garment. In extreme cases do
not tumble dry these garments.
Dark-coloured garments should be
dried separately from light-coloured
garments.
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Loading the machine Unloading the machine
Load the laundry very loosely into the
drum.
Duvet covers and pillowcases should
be fastened before drying in order to
prevent small items from being rolled in-
side them.
Important: Please check that items
of laundry cannot be trapped by the
door as this will cause damage to
the fabric.
At the end of the programme remove
the washing from the machine. If this is
not done, the machine automatically
proceeds into an intermittent anti-
crease action for 0 minutes. This en-
tails the drum being rotated at short in-
tervals in order to reduce the possibility
of the formation of creases.
Once the laundry has been removed,
check that the drum is empty. Any
items left in the drum could be dam-
aged through overdrying in the next
programme.
Clean the fluff filter after each drying
cycle to prevent excessive energy con-
sumption and longer programme run-
ning times.
The door should always be closed after
use.
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Programme selection
Selecting a programme
This tumble dryer is fitted with an elec-
tronic sensor system. The required de-
gree of dryness is measured and moni-
tored electronically so that the heating
element is switched off as soon as it is
reached. The drying cycle automati-
cally finishes with a cooling down
period. This may be followed by the
anti-crease action cycle.
The following drying programmes are
available:
Cottons
six drying levels from “Extra dry” to
“Machine iron”
Minimum iron
three drying levels from “Normal+” to
“Hand iron”
Timed drying
15 mins cool air and 20 mins warm air
Low temperature
By selecting “Low temperature” the
temperature can be lowered for deli-
cate fabrics (e.g. acrylic).
Correct procedure:
Load the drum
Close the door
Switch on the machine
Select a programme by turning the
selector switch clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
Select “Low temperature” if required.
Press “Start”.
After drying:
Turn the programme selector switch
to “Finish”.
Switch the machine off.
Clean the fluff filter.
Opening the door during a pro-
gramme
If the door is opened during a pro-
gramme the programme will have to be
started again:
Close the door.
Press “Start”.
The selected programme restarts.
The programme is not continued if:
- There is a power failure lasting more
than 30 minutes.
- The programme has already reached
the “Cooling down” or “Anti-crease”
stage.
To reselect a different programme
during drying:
Set the programme selector switch
to the required programme.
The new programme starts from the be-
ginning.
To cancel a programme
Turn the programme selector switch
to “Finish”.
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Programmes - Cottons
Extra dry
Multi-layer fabrics which would not be
thoroughly dried using the “Normal +”
programme.
max. 5 kg
Note:
Jerseywear tends to shrink depending
on the quality and type of manufactur-
ing involved. The “Extra dry” pro-
gramme should therefore not be se-
lected for these fabrics.
Normal+
Mixed load of cotton fabrics, e.g. towell-
ing and jerseywear, i.e. single-layer
and multi-layer fabrics.
max. 5 kg
Normal
Homogeneous loads of cotton fabrics
(jerseywear, flannelette sheets, towel-
ling).
max. 5 kg
Note:
Should certain items still be slightly
damp, select the “Normal + pro-
gramme”.
Hand iron rr
Cotton or linen fabrics, e.g. table linen,
bedding, starched laundry, etc.
max. 5 kg
Note:
If fabrics are too damp for hand-iron-
ing, please select the “Hand iron r” pro-
gramme.
Machine iron
Cotton or linen fabrics, including star-
ched laundry, for machine-ironing.
max. 5 kg
Note:
The laundry should be rolled up to pre-
vent it from drying out until it can be
ironed.
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Programmes - Minimum iron and timed drying
Normal +
Minimum iron items made of synthetics
or blended fabrics, e.g. pullovers,
dresses, trousers, etc., which are not
dried adequately in the “Normal” pro-
gramme.
max. 2,5 kg
Normal
Minimum iron shirts, table cloths, etc.,
made of blended woven or knitted fab-
rics, e.g. cotton/synthetics.
max. 2,5 kg
Hand iron
Minimum iron shirts, table cloths, etc.
made of blended woven or knitted fab-
rics, e.g. cotton/synthetics, which are
still to be hand-ironed.
max. 2,5 kg
Note for all three programmes:
With blended fabrics consisting of wool
and synthetics, consult the manufac-
turer’s instructions, as the wool compo-
nent may become matted.
15 minutes cool air
Items which are only to be aired.
max. 5 kg
20 minutes warm air
Individual items, e.g. bathing towels,
bathing trunks.
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Programmes - Consumption data
Capacity
(kg)
Final spin speed
in a domestic
washing machine
(rpm)
Electricity
consumption
(kWh)
Drying time incl.
cooling down
time
(mins)
Cottons
Extra dry 5 1200
1400
1550
3.44
3.28
3.17
87
83
81
Normal + 5 1200
1400
1550
3.17
3.02
2.91
81
77
75
Normal 5 1200
1400
1550
2.88
2.74
2. 4
74
71
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Hand iron rr 51200
1400
1550
2.10
1.9
1.8
5
53
51
Machine iron 5 1200
1400
1550
1. 5
1.51
1.41
47
43
41
Minimum iron
Normal + 2.5 1000 1. 8 50
Normal 2.5 1000 1.41 45
Hand iron 2.5 1000 1.21 37
All consumption data have been obtained through standard tests (EN 1121/A11).
Different types of fabric, the load and residual moisture after spinning may affect
the figures given.
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Emptying the condensed water container
During the programme, water is con-
densed and collected in a container on
the left behind the fascia panel. The
container holds approx. 4 litres and
should be emptied after each drying
programme.
Pull out the container
Pull forward the cap of the spout as
indicated by the arrow and hold
open while emptying the container.
When the container is empty, release
the cap. The spout closes automati-
cally.
Push in the container until it clicks
into place.
Should the container be inadvertently
full when the tumble dryer is started or
if it becomes full during operation:
The “Empty out container” indicator
light comes on
Note:
The water collected in the container
has been distilled by evaporation and
can be used in a steam iron or humidi-
fier, for example.
The following points should be remem-
bered:
The laundry should be thoroughly
rinsed before it is loaded in the tumble
dryer.
As a precautionary measure, the water
should be passed through a fine sieve
or coffee filter in order to strain out any
very small particles of fluff from the
water which might otherwise cause
damage.
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Cleaning and care
The fluff which occurs during drying is
collected in the fluff filter in the door.
Clean the filter after every programme
to save time and energy.
Grip the filter by the recessed
handle and pull upwards to clean.
Remove any remaining fluff from the
hollow part of the door through the
wide slit at the bottom.
Remove fluff from the filters in the
door opening. These filters can be
taken out and rinsed if necessary.
Dry the filters before putting them
back in place.
Before cleaning the tumble dryer: Al-
ways disconnect the machine from
the power supply.
The dryer can be cleaned with a
cloth using soapy water or a mild
detergent (not scouring powder) and
dried with a soft cloth.
The drum may be cleaned using a
suitable proprietary stainless steel
cleaner following the manufactu-
rer’s instructions.
The machine must never be hosed
down. Do not use any abrasive sub-
stances or scouring pads to
clean the machine.
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Cleaning and care
Heat exchanger
The heat exchanger should be cleaned
once or twice a year.
Before cleaning, disconnect the ma-
chine from the mains supply.
Open the door
Turn the flap lever so that it is vertical
Remove the flap
Turn both levers on the heat ex-
changer so that they are vertical
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Cleaning and care
Pull out the heat exchanger
Clean the heat exchanger:
– at both ends (front and back)
– and along the two long sides
Stand the heat exchanger
lengthwise on a towel until it is quite
dry
Replace the heat exchanger in the
reverse order.
Attempt to pull forward the heat ex-
changer and the flap to check that both
are firmly positioned, as otherwise
water may leak from the machine.
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Problem solving guide
Electrical appliances should only be
repaired by qualified personnel. In-
correctly repaired machines may
pose a considerable risk to the
user.
There are, however, minor faults which
can be corrected without contacting
the Service Department.
The tumble dryer fails to start when
switched on.
Check whether the “On” indicator lamp
lights up. If so, failure to start may be
due to an incorrect selection procedure
sequence when switching on the ma-
chine.
Repeat the switch-on procedure in
the correct sequence (see P. 9).
If the “On” indicator lamp does not light
up, check that
the “On/Off” button is depressed
the door is properly closed
the mains plug is plugged in and the
fuse or circuit breaker has not
tripped.
Laundry is not sufficiently dry.
The load consists of dissimilar items in
terms of size and fabric.
Select a longer drying programme
next time.
Small loads or individual items may
cause the programme to terminate pre-
maturely.
Small loads should therefore be
“time-dried”.
Drying times are too long.
Clean the fluff filter in the door.
The laundry was not spun for a suffi-
ciently long time.
The grille under the drum door is
blocked, preventing any intake of cool
air.
Ventilation is inadequate (e.g. in a small
room).
When the machine is in operation,
open a door or the window.
After cleaning the heat exchanger,
water leaks from the machine
- Check that the heat exchanger flap
has ben replaced correctly. If necess-
ary, remove and replace.
Items made of synthetic fibres are
charged with static electricity after
drying.
Static charge can be reduced by ad-
ding fabric conditioner during the final
rinse cycle in the washing machine, or
a fabric conditioner sheet in the tumble
dryer.
Formation of fluff
Fluff is principally the result of friction
when items are worn and washed. Ma-
chine-drying hardly causes any fluff to
form and, as has been established by
research institutes, has no effect on the
lifetime of fabrics.
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Problem solving guide
To open the door in the event of
power failure
Using the spatula provided lever the
door open.
Water droplets appear at the upper
edge of the drum aperture.
A double filter system with double seal
prevents fluff from being deposited in
the heat exchanger.
This means that the heat exchanger
does not need to be cleaned so often.
The double seal may lead to the build-
up of condensate. Laundry being
removed from the machine may come
into contact with these water droplets.
They will, however, dry off in a matter of
minutes.
The “Anti-crease”indicator lamp in
the sequence indicator display starts
flashing.
Release the “On/Off” button and
then press it in again.
Press the“Start” button.
If the indicator lamp starts flashing
again, this indicates a fault in the ma-
chine. Please then contact your Miele
Dealer or the Miele Service Dept.
The drum door opens during the
drying cycle.
The machine has overheated. The tem-
perature limiter opens the drum door
and thus causes the machine to switch
off automatically.
Possible reasons for overheating:
The fluff filters in the door and in the
door opening are clogged.
The heat exchanger is blocked.
Before restarting the programme, pro-
ceed as follows:
Clean the affected part of the ma-
chine.
Press the “Start” button.
Should the drum door open again, this
must be due to a technical fault and
the Service Dept. should be contacted.
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Problem solving guide After-sales service
The interior drum lighting fails to
function.
The bulb may be defective.
Replace it as follows:
Switch off the machine or disconnect
from the mains supply.
Open the door.
Use a 19 mm spanner to unscrew
the plastic cover inside the drum
above the door.
The light bulb must not exceed the
maximum wattage quoted on the
data plate and the plastic light cover.
Replace the bulb and the plastic
cover.
The cover must be fixed securely, as
otherwise moisture may seep in and
cause a short-circuit.
The temperature-resistant bulb should
only be ordered from your Miele Dealer
or the Service Dept.
In the event of any faults which cannot
be remedied, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
– your Miele Dealer or
– the nearest Miele Service Depart-
ment (see back cover for the ad-
dress).
When contacting the Service Depart-
ment, please quote the Model and Ser-
ial nos. of your appliance, both of
which are shown on the data plate on
the right hand side below the opening
to the drum.
Example:
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Installation
The machine must be perfectly level to
ensure safe and proper operation.
Minor differences do not, however,
have an adverse effect on operation.
The screw feet can be adjusted to
compensate for any uneveness in
the floor surface.
Important
The grille below the drum door should
never be blocked, as this will prevent a
sufficient intake of cold air.
Installation
It is possible to install this appliance
under a continuous worktop / in a row
of kitchen units using a special conver-
sion kit*. The machine lid is replaced
by a coverplate which must be fitted by
a suitably competent person to ensure
electrical safety.
When installing under a worktop with a
working height of 900/910 mm: a
spacer kit * is needed.
When built under, the programme run-
ning times may be longer.
The tumble dryer can also be com-
bined with a Miele washing machine in
a washer-dryer stack. For this purpose
the appropriate stacking kit * to match
your washing machine is required.
* These items are all available from
your Miele Dealer.
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