Miele T 4123 User Manual
Operating instructions
for vented tumble dryer
T 4123
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is essential to read these
Operating instructions before
it is installed or used for the first time.
G
M.-Nr. 06 067 720
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of your old machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
A Prepare the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
B Load the drum and switch on the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C Select a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
D Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interrupting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adding or removing items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
To cancel a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
E At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
To change the interior drumlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PC indicator lamp (interface for service technicians). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Contents
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Aligning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Washer-dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation - venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Calculating the effective duct length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation to the left or right side of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
a Venting system with flexible ducting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
b Venting system with plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
c Connecting directly to a wall vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Washer dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Increased drying level in the COTTONS programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Increased drying level in the MINIMUM IRON programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Warning and Safety instructions
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the machine please read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, use and maintenance.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and ensure that new
users are familiar with the content.
Pass them on to any future owner of
the machine.
Correct use
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.
"Dry Cleaning Kits" for freshening up
garments in a tumble dryer are
increasingly available on the market. If
using, do so at your own risk and follow
the instructions provided on the
packaging.
Any other applications may be
dangerous. The manufacturer is not
liable for damage resulting from
improper use or operation.
This machine is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play on or near it, or to
play with the controls. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install or use a
damaged machine.
the data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) matches the mains
electricity supply. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
when continuity is complete between
the machine and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
regularly tested, and where there is any
doubt the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
machine (e.g. danger or overheating).
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.
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
The electrical safety of this
machine can only be guaranteed
Do not connect the machine to the
mains electricity supply by an
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
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Warning and Safety instructions
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
electricity supply when:
it is switched off at the wall socket
–
and the plug is withdrawn, or
it is switched off at the mains, or
–
the mains fuse is withdrawn.
–
Operation
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However, it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
This dryer must not be:
–
connected to a chimney or vent flue
which is in use.
–
used without exhaust ducting.
–
used without the fluff filter in place or
if the fluff filter is damaged in any
way.
Check all parts of the extraction
system on a regular basis (e.g. wall
vent, external grille, bends in the
ducting etc.) and make sure they are all
free of any hindrance. A build-up of fluff
will prevent a free-flow of air through the
system. If the dryer is to be connected
to an existing ducting system this must
be checked for suitability beforehand.
Adequate ventilation is essential,
especially where another
appliance which also uses the room air
(e.g. gas, oil or coal fired heater,
continuous flow or other water heater) is
installed in the same or an adjacent
room.
To ensure safe operation, and to
prevent gases given off by these
appliances being drawn back into the
room, an underpressure of 0.04 mbar is
the maximum permissible. Ventilation
can be maintained by air inlets which
cannot be blocked, in windows, doors
and outside wall vents, or by an auto
matic window opening arrangement
when the tumble dryer is switched on. If
in doubt, the advice of a competent
builder, or for gas, a "Corgi" installer (in
UK) must be sought.
The exhaust air must not be vented
into a chimney or vent flue which is
in use, nor should it be connnected to
ducting which ventilates rooms with
fireplaces. It would be dangerous if
smoke or exhaust fumes were drawn
back into the room.
Do not install the machine in a
room where the temperature may
drop down to or below freezing. At very
cold temperatures the machine may be
difficult to start.
Always keep the area around the
machine free of dust and fluff.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Always close the door after use.
This way you will avoid the danger
of:
children climbing onto or into the
–
dryer or hiding things in it.
pets or other small animals climbing
–
into it.
Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
door, as this can cause the
machine to tip up.
There is danger of fire with fabrics
which:
– contain a large proportion of rubber,
foam rubber or rubber like materials.
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents.
– have been splashed with hair
lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances.
– contain padding or fillings (e.g.
pillows, jackets). If these were
damaged the filling could leak out
with the risk of igniting in the dryer.
Using accessories
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
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
–
are soiled with oil or grease.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
machine and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not
be covered by the machine
guarantee.
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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.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old machine
Old machines contain materials which
can be reclaimed or recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes.
Ensure that the machine presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Before throwing an old machine away
unplug it and render the plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the
machine to prevent misuse. This should
be done by a competent person.
Energy saving tips
Make sure that your laundry is
^
thoroughly spun before drying.
The higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.
Load according to the optimum
^
amount of laundry recommended for
the programme being used (see
"Programme chart").
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
^ To avoid unecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of
energy:
– Make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
– Make sure the fluff filter is clean
before using the dryer.
–
Check all parts of the ventilation
system on a regular basis and
remove any build up of fluff etc.
^
The vent ducting should be as short,
straight and smooth as possible to
minimise any resistance to the air
throughflow.
This helps to reduce running times
and energy consumption levels.
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Control panel
a Programme selector
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
b Programme sequence and check
lamps
c Start button
Press the
programme.
The
soon as a programme can be
started. It lights up constantly once
the programme has started.
Start
button to start a
Start
indicator lamp will flash as
d I-On/0-Off button
To switch the machine on or off / to
interrupt a programme.
e Door Button
To open the door / to cancel a
programme.
Pressing this button will open the
door even when the machine is
switched off at the mains.
If the machine is switched on at the
mains and the door is opened the
drum lighting will come on. It will go
out a few minutes later to save
energy.
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Notes on laundry care
Wash care labels
Before drying check the drying
symbol on the wash care label.
Significance of symbols:
q Dry at normal temperature
r Dry at low temperature
sDo not tumble dry
If no symbol is featured, dry at your
own risk applying the following
principles:
Cotton and minimum iron
be dried using the appropriate
programme for the degree of drying
required. See programme chart.
For delicates and fabrics with the
following wash care label r dry using
the
Low temperature
Never overload the drum. Do not
exceed the maximum recommended
loads given in the "Programme
chart". Overloading can cause
unnecessary wear and tear to the
laundry, give a disappointing drying
result and cause more creasing.
Do not put soaking wet items into
the tumble dryer. Spin them
thoroughly after washing using the
appropriate spin speed.
items should
option.
Items filled with down.
The fabric lining on these garments
may shrink depending on the quality.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing
Pure linen
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the wash care label,
as the surface of the fabric may
otherwise "roughen". These items can
be partially dried using the
programme.
Woven and loopknit materials
T-shirts, knitted garments) have a
tendency to shrink, depending on their
quality and this is made worse by
over-drying. When purchasing these
garments it is advisable to take their
shrinkage properties into account.
Minimum iron
shirts or blouses tend to crease more,
the larger the load being dried,
particulary when the weave of the
fabric is very fine. Reduce the load or
use the MINIMUM IRON programme with a max. load of 1 kg. If
this is unsatisfactory use the Special
care "Smoothing" setting, then hang the
garments on a hanger to dry.
Starched laundry
tumble dryer. In order to achieve the
usual finish, double the amount of
starch should be used.
programme.
should only be machine
Smoothing
(e.g.
fabrics and 100% cotton
Hand iron
can be dried in the
Tips on drying
Woollens and wool blends tend to
become matted and shrink if dried in a
tumble dryer. They can, however, be
partially dried using the
care
programme.
Woollens hand
New dark coloured garments
dried separately from light coloured
garments to avoid the danger of colours running.
should be
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Programme chart
Programmes Fabric type Special notes
COTTONS
Drying levels
Normal+ Single and multi-layered
fabrics, e.g. mixed load of
cotton fabrics (e.g.
towelling, jerseywear).
Normal
(2)
Load of similar cotton
fabrics (jersey wear,
flannelette sheets,
towelling).
Low temperature For drying delicate fabrics
with the symbol r (e.g.
acrylic garments).
Hand iron
(2)
Cotton or linen fabrics (e.g.
table linen, bed linen,
starched laundry etc.).
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics,
including starched laundry
for machine ironing.
maximum load:
(1)
5 kg
-
If laundry is still too damp,
then:
- finish drying using Timed
drying
- use the
Warm air
Normal+
programme next time.
Laundry is dried using the
Normal
programme, but at a
lower temperature.
-
The laundry should be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out before it can be ironed.
.
(1)
Weight of dry laundry
(2)
Note for test institutes: Programme setting for testing according to EN 61121
standard
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Programme chart
Programmes Fabric type Special notes
MINIMUM IRON
Drying levels
Normal+ Minimum iron items which
are made of synthetic or
blended fabrics (e.g.
pullovers, dresses, trousers)
which are not dried
adequately in the
Normal
programme.
Normal
(2)
Minimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of mixed
fibres, e.g. cottons /
synthetics.
Low temperature For drying delicate fabrics
with the symbol r (e.g.
acrylic garments).
Hand iron Minimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of mixed
fibres, e.g. cottons /
synthetics, which are still to
be hand ironed.
maximum load:
2.5 kg
(1)
Spin minimum iron fabrics
for at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying them.
Spin minimum iron fabrics
for at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying them.
Laundry is dried using the
Normal
programme, but at a
lower temperature.
Spin minimum iron fabrics
for at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying them.
Spin minimum iron fabrics
for at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying them.
For extra special care of
delicate fabrics and to
reduce creasing even more,
reduce the load to 1 kg. See
also "Special care
programmes".
(1)
Weight of dry laundry
(2)
Note for test institutes: Programme setting for testing according to EN 61121
standard
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Programme chart
Programme Fabric type Special notes
Special care programmes
Woollens
hand care
Woollen fabrics To refresh and fluff up woollen
garments quickly. Remove garments
Smoothing maximum load: 2.5 kg
maximum load: 2 kg
immediately at the end of the
programme. Do not repeat.
Woollen fabrics are not dried
completely by this programme.
(1)
(1)
Cottons and linen fabrics.
Minimum iron items made
of cotton, blended fabrics
or synthetics, e.g. cotton
trousers, shirts.
Smooths out creasing caused during
the spin cycle in the washing
machine.
Fabrics are not completely dried in
this programme.
Remove garments immediately at
the end of the programme and place
on a line or hangers to dry.
TIMED DRYING maximum load: 5 kg
Warm air Individual items
-
(e.g. bathing costumes,
bath towels, tea-towels).
Multi-layered fabric whose
layers have different drying
characteristics.
Cool air Items which are to be aired
-
only.
(1)
Weight of dry laundry
(1)
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A Prepare the laundry
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. to prevent
small items from being rolled up inside
them.
Do up zips, hooks and eyes etc.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings.
Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
Make sure there is no detergent
dispenser ball etc. in with the
laundry, as this could melt and
damage the machine and the
laundry.
How to dry correctly
Do not overload the drum.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
See the "Programme chart" for
maximum recommended loads.
Before closing the door check that
^
the fluff filter is correctly positioned in
the door.
B Load the drum and switch
on the dryer
^
Press the door button and open the
door.
^
Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
When closing the door make sure
items of laundry cannot be trapped
by the door, as this will cause
damage to the laundry.
^
Shut the door either with a gentle
swing or lean against it and push it
shut.
^
Switch the dryer on by pressing the
"l-On/0-Off" button.
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How to dry correctly
C Select a programme
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
See "Consumption data" chart for
programme durations.
Low temperature
^ For drying particularly delicate
fabrics (care symbol r) e.g. acrylics
turn the programme selector to the
Low temperature
position.
D Start the programme
Start
Press the
^
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
indicator lights up.
The required degree of dryness has
now been reached.
button.
Cool air
Because the temperature is reduced for
the Low temperature settings,
programme durations will be increased
and laundry will take longer to dry.
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