User manual MIELE T 4262 C

[. . . ] Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4262 C To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. G M. -Nr. 06 465 730 Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling. [. . . ] Dust from the room in which the dryer is installed can also get into the condenser unit and cause a blockage. If the dryer is used frequently then clean the condenser unit after approx. Removing the condenser unit ^ Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position. ^ Pull the cover forwards ^ Then remove it by pulling it diagonally upwards. ^ Open the service panel. ^ Turn the lever on the condenser unit to the vertical position. 19 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. Checking the condenser unit ^ Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit out as shown. ^ Hold the condenser unit up to the light as shown. The arrows in the illustration above indicate where to look. 20 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. ^ Then turn the lever upwards into the horizontal position to lock the cover. ^ Replace the service panel and press the upper edge until it clicks into position. ^ 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 by hand using a damp cloth. The rubber seals must not be removed and must be free of kinks. , It is important to ensure that both the condenser unit and the cover are correctly positioned and locked otherwise water may leak from the machine. 21 Problem solving guide 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 appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. General problems Problem Possible cause The tumble dryer fails to No obvious cause. Remedy ­ Have you followed the switch-on procedure correctly (see "How to dry correctly")?Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric conditioner to the final rinse in the washing machine or a fabric conditioner sheet to the load in the dryer. Items made of synthetic Synthetic fibres tend to fibres are charged with attract static charge. static electricity after drying. 22 Problem solving guide Problem There is a build up of fluff. Possible cause 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 appreciable effect on the lifetime of the garment. [. . . ] The option of extending the cooling down time is available with the Cottons, Minimum iron and Automatic programmes. Before you begin, first ensure that: ­ The tumble dryer is switched off. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B-C. F Pressing the Start button alters the cooling down time. 41 ­ If the Drying indicator lamp flashes once: The cooling down time will be five miinutes longer. [. . . ]