Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 442 C
It is essential to read these opera-
ting instructions before installing or
using the machine to avoid the risk
of accident, or damage to the
machine.
Q
M.-Nr. 04 784 940
Guide to the appliance
1 connection cable (2 m long)
2 Condensed water container
3 Drum door
4 Control panel
5 Drain hose for condensed water
6 Four height-adjustable screw feet
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Guide to the appliance
Pushbuttons
Programme selector switch
Door
Cottons
opens the door
Extra dry
On/Off
Normal+
for switching the appliance on and off.
Normal
Hand iron r
Hand iron rr
Machine iron
Low temperature
low temperatures for delicate fabrics,
e.g. acrylics.
Minimum iron
Buzzer
sounds when the drum turns during the
intermittent anti-crease action period.
Normal+
Normal
Hand iron
Start
starts a drying programme
Timed drying
Indicator light “Empty out container”
15 mins cool air
20 mins warm air
Programme sequence indicator lights
Drying stage display
On
This shows the stage of drying
Drying
reached. For programmes “Normal +”
and “Extra dry” the indicator light re-
mains at the “Normal” position.
Cooling down
Anti-crease/Finish
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Guide to the appliance
Environmentally conscious drying
Energy saving tips
The sensitive system automatically ad-
justs drying to suit the water quality.
The water conductivity is measured,
and registered by the control which
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-
then compensates to achieve a uniform stead of at 600 rpm. Load according to
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.
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
liable for damage resulting from im-
proper use or operation.
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.
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.
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
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
Always close the door after use.
This way you will avoid the danger
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.
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-
The machine is built in accordance tor light will flash to indicate there is a
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.
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.
In the event of a fault or for clean-
ing purposes, the machine is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply either when:
Condensed water is not drinking
water. It can cause health prob-
lems in people and animals.
– the plug is withdrawn, or:
– it is switched off at the mains
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
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.
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.
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.
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Notes on laundry care
Before drying, check the drying symbol
on the textile care label.
Note
Some woven and loopknit materials
tend to shrink to varying extents de-
pending on their quality. This tendency
is exaggerated by over-drying.
Significance of symbols:
q = Dry at normal temperature
r= Dry at low temperature
s= Do not tumble dry
When purchasing woven materials, it is
advisable to take their shrinkage
properties into account.
If no symbol is featured dry at your own
risk applying the following principles:
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.
– Cottons and minimum iron items
should be dried at a normal tempera-
ture at the appropriate programme
setting.
Select the most suitable programme for
hand or machine ironing.
– For delicate fabrics, e.g. acrylic
fibres, the low temperature setting
should be selected.
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.
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.
Minimum iron shirts in 100 % cotton
may crease during tumble drying de-
pending on the quality and weave.
– 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”.
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.
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 60 minutes. This en-
tails the drum being rotated at short in-
tervals in order to reduce the possibility
of the formation of creases.
Duvet covers and pillowcases should
be fastened before drying in order to
prevent small items from being rolled in-
side them.
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.
Important: Please check that items
of laundry cannot be trapped by the
door as this will cause damage to
the fabric.
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Programme selection
Selecting a programme
After drying:
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.
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:
The following drying programmes are
available:
Close the door.
Press “Start”.
The selected programme restarts.
Cottons
six drying levels from “Extra dry” to
“Machine iron”
The programme is not continued if:
- There is a power failure lasting more
than 30 minutes.
Minimum iron
three drying levels from “Normal+” to
“Hand iron”
- The programme has already reached
the “Cooling down” or “Anti-crease”
stage.
Timed drying
To reselect a different programme
during drying:
15 mins cool air and 20 mins warm air
Set the programme selector switch
to the required programme.
The new programme starts from the be-
ginning.
Low temperature
By selecting “Low temperature” the
temperature can be lowered for deli-
cate fabrics (e.g. acrylic).
To cancel a programme
Correct procedure:
Turn the programme selector switch
to “Finish”.
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”.
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Programmes - Cottons
Extra dry
Hand iron rr *
Multi-layer fabrics which would not be
thoroughly dried using the “Normal +”
programme.
Cotton or linen fabrics, e.g. table linen,
bedding, starched laundry, etc.
max. 5 kg
max. 5 kg
Note:
Note:
If fabrics are too damp for hand-iron-
ing, please select the “Hand iron r” pro-
gramme.
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.
Machine iron
Cotton or linen fabrics, including star-
ched laundry, for machine-ironing.
Normal+
max. 5 kg
Mixed load of cotton fabrics, e.g. towell-
ing and jerseywear, i.e. single-layer
and multi-layer fabrics.
Note:
The laundry should be rolled up to pre-
vent it from drying out until it can be
ironed.
max. 5 kg
Normal *
Homogeneous loads of cotton fabrics
(jerseywear, flannelette sheets, towel-
ling).
*Note for Testing Institutes:
max. 5 kg
Programme settings for testing in ac-
cordance with EN 61121/A11 standard
Note:
Should certain items still be slightly
damp, select the “Normal + pro-
gramme”.
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Programmes - Minimum iron and timed drying
Normal +
15 minutes cool air
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.
Items which are only to be aired.
max. 5 kg
20 minutes warm air
Individual items, e.g. bathing towels,
bathing trunks.
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
*Note for Testing Institutes:
Programme setting for testing in ac-
cordance with EN 61121/A11 standard
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.
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Programmes - Consumption data
Capacity Final spin speed in
a domestic
Electricity
consumption
Drying time incl.
cooling down time
washing machine
kg
rpm
kWh
mins
Cottons
Extra dry
5
5
1200
1400
1550
3.44
3.28
3.17
87
83
81
Normal +
1200
1400
1550
3.17
3.02
2.91
81
77
75
Normal *
Normal
5
5
800
3,60
92
1200
1400
1550
2.82
2.68
2.58
74
71
69
Hand iron rr
5
5
800
2,80
74
Hand iron rr
*
1200
1400
1550
2.05
1.91
1.82
56
53
51
Machine iron
5
1200
1400
1550
1.65
1.51
1.41
47
43
41
Minimum iron
Normal +
2.5
2.5
2.5
1000
1000
1000
1.68
1.38
1.21
50
45
37
Normal
*
Hand iron
All values obtained in accordance with standard test EN 61121/A11
* Test programme in accordance with EN 61121/A11
Different types of fabrics, 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-
When the container is empty, release
the cap. The spout closes automati-
cally.
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.
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.
Pull out the container
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.
Pull forward the cap of the spout as
indicated by the arrow and hold
open while emptying the container.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Remove the flap
Open the door
Turn both levers on the heat ex-
changer so that they are vertical
Turn the flap lever so that it is vertical
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Cleaning and care
Pull out the heat exchanger
– 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.
Clean the heat exchanger:
– at both ends (front and back)
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Problem solving guide
Drying times are too long.
Electrical appliances should only be
repaired by qualified personnel. In-
correctly repaired machines may
pose a considerable risk to the
user.
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.
There are, however, minor faults which
can be corrected without contacting
the Service Department.
Ventilation is inadequate (e.g. in a small
room).
The tumble dryer fails to start when
switched on.
When the machine is in operation,
open a door or the window.
After cleaning the heat exchanger,
water leaks from the machine
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.
- Check that the heat exchanger flap
has ben replaced correctly. If necess-
ary, remove and replace.
Repeat the switch-on procedure in
the correct sequence (see P. 9).
Items made of synthetic fibres are
charged with static electricity after
drying.
If the “On” indicator lamp does not light
up, check that
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.
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.
Formation of fluff
Laundry is not sufficiently dry.
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.
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”.
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Problem solving guide
To open the door in the event of
power failure
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.
Using the spatula provided lever the
door open.
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:
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.
Clean the affected part of the ma-
chine.
Press the “Start” button.
This means that the heat exchanger
does not need to be cleaned so often.
Should the drum door open again, this
must be due to a technical fault and
the Service Dept. should be contacted.
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.
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