Miele T 4462 C User Manual

Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 4462 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.
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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 appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of your appliance with your household waste.
It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy:
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.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
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Make sure the room in which the dryer is located is well ventilated.
Make sure the fluff filters are clean before using the dryer.
Check the condenser unit from time to time and clean it when necessary.
Contents
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tips on drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Low temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Emptying the condensed
water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning them whilst dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning them with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Check lights and fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Contents
After Sales service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Future updates (PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Building under a continous worktop / in a row of kitchen units . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacing the lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Levelling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Room in which the dryer is located . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Washer - dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Before moving the machine again (e.g. when moving house). . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting up the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connection to a sink drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . 39
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programmes . . . . . . . . . 45
Anti-crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Extending the cooling down time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Clean out airways indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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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, installation, use and maintenance. Keep these 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.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged machine.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Correct use
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been washed in a water solution, marked on the manufacturer's 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.
The electrical safety of this
machine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and 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).
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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Warning and Safety instructions
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements. 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 until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed.
If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
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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Warning and Safety instructions
In the event of a fault or for
cleaning purposes, the machine is only completely isolated from the electiricty 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 may only be used
in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
The dryer must not be used without
the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged in any way.
The fluff filters must be thoroughly
dried after cleaning. If they are still damp or wet when replaced there is a risk of faults occurring when the machine is used.
If the water is drained externally
through the drain hose instead of being collected in the condensed water container, make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping and the water causing damage.
Condensed water is not drinking
water. It can cause health problems in both people and animals.
Always keep the area around the
machine free of dust and fluff. Dust drawn into the machine can, over time, cause blockages in the condenser unit.
The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place.
Do not install the machine in a
room where there is a risk of frost occurring. At temperatures around freezing point the machine may not be able to operate properly. There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump, hoses and / or condensed water container. The ambient room temperature should be between +2°C and +35°C.
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Warning and Safety instructions
To prevent the risk of fire the
following textiles must not be dried in this machine:
fabrics which contain a large
proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber like materials.
items which contain padding or
fillings (e.g. pillows, jackets). items which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents. items which have been splashed with
hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish remover or similar substances.
– items which have been soiled with
oils or residues containing grease (kitchen oils, cosmetics etc.).
– items soiled with wax or other
chemicals (e.g. mops and floor cloths).
– items which have not been
thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease or oil, e.g. workwear. Such clothing may require a heavy duty detergent to get them clean. If necessary consult the detergent manufacturer for advice.
Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
door, as this can cause the machine to tip up.
Safety with children
This machine is not a toy. To avoid
the risk of injury keep children away from the machine at all times and supervise them whilst you are using it. Do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with its controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If non-Miele parts are used with this machine, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine,
switch it off at the wall socket and unplug it. Render the plug useless and cut off the cable directly behind the machine. This should be done by a competent person.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these 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.
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Control panel
a Delay Start button
The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours.
b Start button
Press the Start button to start a programme. The Start indicator light will flash to indicate that a programme can be started. It lights up constantly once the programme has started.
c Display d Buttons for selecting and
deselecting additional options
Indicator light: on = option selected
off = option not
selected
e Cool air / Warm air buttons
For selecting the time required for
Timed drying
(max. 2 hours). Both the Cool air and Warm air indicator lights will flash when this programme is selected. When one of the buttons is pressed, the appropriate indicator lights will then light up constantly.
with hot or cold air
f Programme selector
The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
g Programme sequence indicator
lights
Show the drying stage reached.
h Check lights
See "Problem solving guide" for details.
i I-On/0-Off button
To switch the appliance on or off or to interrupt a programme.
j Door button
To open the door / to cancel a programme. Pressing this button will open the door even when the appliance is switched off at the mains.
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Guide to the appliance
Programmes
Standard drying programmes for
Cotton and Miniumum iron fabrics
Automatic, Shirts, Denim, Woollens
hand care, Smoothing
programmes Timed drying programmes
Display
The following are shown in the display:
the programme duration (time
remaining); – the delay start time; – the programmable functions. Estimated time remaining When a programme is selected the
estimated drying time will appear in the display. Please be aware that it is only an estimate!
The following factors all affect the estimated time remaining: residual moisture content after spinning; type of fabric; size of load; room temperature; fluctuations in power supply.
special
PC / Optical interface
The indicator light marked PC can used by Miele Service technicians as an optical interface to update your machine in future years.
Electronic system lock
Prevents the machine being used
without your knowledge.
Programmable functions
For changing the standard settings.
Drum lighting
If the dryer is switched on, the drum lighting will come on when the door is opened. It will go out after a short while if the door is left open to save energy.
The electronics continually assess conditions in the machine and adjust the estimated time remaining for a more accurate reading. Because of this the time displayed can alter during the course of a programme.
In the same way, the
care
and
Smoothing
finish earlier than expected if a certain temperature is reached. This can happen with particularly fine fabrics or if items were partly dry beforehand.
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Woollens hand
programmes can
Notes on laundry care
Care symbols
Before drying check the drying symbol on the care label. If there are no symbols, dry at your own risk!
q . . . . . . . . . Dry at normal temperature
r . . . . . . . . . . Dry at a low temperature
s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do not tumble dry
Cottons, linens and minimum iron
items should be dried using the
appropriate programme for the
degree of dryness required.
For delicates and fabrics with the
following care label r select the
temperature
extra option.
Low
Tips on drying
Always observe the maximum recommended loads given in the "Programme chart". Never overload the drum. Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry, give a disappointing drying result and cause more creasing.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing
Pure linen
dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the care label, as the surface of the fabric may otherwise become rough. They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing
Loopknit garments
underwear) tend to shrink depending on their quality. Do not over-dry these textiles. When purchasing these garments it is advisable to take their shrinkage properties into account.
– Minimum iron fabrics
cotton shirts or blouses tend to crease more the greater the load. This is especially true of very fine weaves, such as shirts or blouses.
Reduce the load or use the
programme.
– Starched laundry
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual finish, double the amount of starch should be used.
programme.
should only be machine
programme.
(e.g. T-shirts and
and 100%
Shirts
can be dried in the
Do not put soaking wet items into the tumble dryer. Spin them thoroughly after washing using the appropriate spin speed.
Woollens and wool blends
become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. They can, however,
be partially dried using the
hand care
Down-filled garments
which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item.
programme.
tend to
Woollens
have linings
New dark coloured garments be washed and dried separately from light coloured garments to avoid the danger of colours running and discolouring other garments or even plastic components in the machine. Dark coloured fibres can also settle on light coloured garments and vice versa.
should
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How to dry correctly
Brief instructions
The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your machine.
A Sort the laundry
To ensure an even drying result separate out the washed laundry and sort it according to: . . . . . the drying level required . . . the type of fibre or weave
. . size . . the moisture content after spinning.
Make sure that objects e.g.
,
detergent dispensing balls have been removed from the laundry. They could melt, and cause damage to the dryer or the laundry.
– Check seams and stitching to ensure
that padding and linings are intact. – Fasten duvet covers and pillow
cases to prevent small items from
being trapped inside them.
C Load the tumble dryer
Door
Press the
^
door. Load the laundry loosely into the
^
drum.
Do not overload the drum. See the "Programme chart" for recommended loads for each programme. Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry and give a disappointing drying result.
^ Before closing the door make sure
the fluff filter is correctly positioned.
button to open the
Fasten hooks and eyes etc. –
Tie fabric belts and apron strings. –
Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
B Turn on the tumble dryer
^
Switch the dryer on by pressing the
I-On/0-Off
The tumble dryer may be switched on after loading, saving energy as the light will not come on.
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button in.
Check the laundry is right inside the drum so that it cannot get trapped or damaged when the door is shut.
^
Shut the door either with a gentle swing, or lean against it and push it shut.
How to dry correctly
D Select a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
^
required programme.
Cottons, Minimum iron, Automatic, Shirts, Denim
The duration of the programme selected will depend on the residual moisture of the laundry, fabric type and the load size. This may mean that the duration will be different each time.
Timed drying
You select the programme duration you require:
After selecting the Timed drying
^
programme, press either the or
Warm air
the required time appears in the
display. Times of: – I5-30 minutes are selected in steps of
5 minutes
– over 30 minutes and up to 2.00 hours
in steps of 10 minutes.
button repeatedly until
Cool air
Woollens hand care
The programme duration is fixed for these programmes.
and
Smoothing
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How to dry correctly
E Select additional option(s)
Press the relevant button for the
^
additional option(s) required.
– It is not possible to select the
temperature
same time.
– See the programme chart for details
of the options which are suitable for a particular programme.
Short
For drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures and fabrics with the q symbol on the care label. Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics.
and
Short
Low
options at the
The programme duration is longer.
On some programmes
temperature
programme and so cannot be deselected.
Buzzer
A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programme has finished.
The buzzer can be switched on or off after a programme has started.
The buzzer will still sound if there is a fault, even if it has been deactivated.
You can alter the pitch of the buzzer:
^ Select the programme ^ Press the
indicator light will light up), until the
desired pitch is reached. Then
release the button.
F Select delay start (if required)
^
The start of a programme can be
delayed by up to 24 hours (24^).
is a standard part of the
buzzer
Low
button (the
buzzer
The programme duration is shorter.
Low temperature
For drying delicates and fabrics with the r symbol on the care label at a lower temperature.
For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the care label (e.g. acrylic garments).
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How to dry correctly
G Start the programme
Start
Press the
^
The indicator light for the
will then change from flashing to being on constantly. The drying cycle begins.
Depending on the programme
selected, the drying stage reached is shown by the sequence indicator lights on the right hand side of the
control panel. Before the end of a programme The cooling down phase takes place
before the end of a programme so that the garments are not too hot to handle (the
Cool air
on). The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase is complete. The
Woollens hand care
Smoothing
a cooling down phase. At the end of a programme
button.
Start
button
indicator light will come
and
programmes do not include
H Remove the laundry
Press the
^
door. Remove the laundry.
^
Make sure that the drum is empty. If items are left in the dryer, they could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is next used.
Switch the dryer off by pressing the
^
l-On/0-Off
Clean the fluff filters in the door and
^
the door opening after each drying programme.
^ Close the door. ^ Empty the condensed water
container (where there is no external drainage of the water).
^ The condenser unit should be
checked and cleaned on a regular basis.
Door
button and open the
button.
The
Anti-crease/Finish
comes on. 0 will then appear in the display. The drum will continue to rotate at intervals to prevent laundry creasing, if you do not wish to remove it immediate ly (anti-crease). The anti-crease phase lasts for an hour.
indicator light
Check lights
... See "Problem solving guide" for details.
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Delay start
To switch on Delay start
The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours (24^).
After selecting a programme:
Press the
^
repeatedly until the required delay period shows in the display.
– The
flash. – Times of:
up to 10^ are selected in 30 minute
steps
more than 10^ in 1 hour steps – If you keep the
pressed in, the time will continue to
increase up to 24^.
Delay start
Delay start
button
indicator light will
Delay start
button
While the delay start time is counting down, you can still add laundry to the drum:
To do this, first switch the dryer off
^
and open the door. Add the laundry.
^
Close the door and switch the dryer
^
back on again.
To cancel Delay start
Press the
^
24^ is showing in the display.
To cancel delay start after you have pressed the
^ Turn the programme selector to
Finish
Delay start
Start
.
button when
button:
To begin Delay start
^
Press the
The delay start time will begin to
count down and the
indicator light will come on. The delay start time counts down
towards the start of the programme as follows:
more than 10^ by the hour –
less than 10^ in minutes The drum will turn briefly every hour to
help prevent creasing.
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Start
button.
Delay start
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