Problem solving guide

Problem

Possible cause

 

Remedy

The drying process

Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the

goes on too long or

following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again

even switches off.

to start the programme again.

 

 

Ventilation to and from the

 

Open a door or window

 

dryer may be insufficient

 

while the machine is in

 

(e.g. because it is installed

 

operation for increased air

 

in a small room). This has

 

flow.

 

caused the temperature in

 

 

 

the room to rise sharply.

 

 

 

The vents below the door

 

– Remove any objects that

 

are blocked.

 

are blocking the vents.

 

The fluff filters are clogged

 

– Remove any fluff.

 

up with fluff or were still wet

 

– The fluff filters must be

 

when they were replaced.

 

completely dry.

 

Detergent residues, hair and

 

Check the condenser unit

 

fine fibres can block up the

 

from time to time and clean

 

condenser unit.

 

it if necessary (see

 

 

 

"Cleaning and Care").

 

The laundry has not been

 

Make sure that your laundry

 

spun sufficiently.

 

is thoroughly spun at the

 

 

 

appropriate spin speed.

 

The tumble dryer has been

 

Do not exceed the maximum

 

overloaded.

 

load for the programme

 

 

 

selected.

 

Metallic components, e.g.

 

– Open zips next time.

 

zips have prevented the

 

If the problem occurs again,

 

dryer from registering the

 

dry garments with long zips

 

correct moisture level in the

 

using "Warm air" (timed

 

laundry.

 

drying).

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Miele T 4262 C operating instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy Drying process, Goes on too long or, Even switches off