Choosing a tumble drier that's easy to use (view report contents)
Miele T490
| Tumble drier type | Air vented |
| Price | £460.00 |
| Price of stacking/wall hanging kit | £23.00 |
| Size | |
| Height x width x depth | 85x60x58 |
| Castors, wheels or rollers supplied | No |
| Fitting the vent hose | |
| Vents front/back/right/left | Back and side |
| Easy to attach/detach | Average |
| Loading and unloading | |
| Easy to open/close door | Very good |
| Door open to left or right | Left |
| Door opens very wide | Yes |
| Easy to load/unload | Very good |
| Controls | |
| Timer dial | |
| Easy to grip and turn | Very good |
| Has detents at each setting | Yes |
| Heat setting | |
| Button/switch easy to push | Average |
| Labelling/Indicator light | |
| Control labelling easy to see | Average |
| Drying guide easy to see | N/A |
| All lights large and bright | No |
| Day to day maintenance | |
| Lint filter easy to clean | Good |
| Condensed water container easy to empty | N/A |
| Safety features | |
| Restared only with start button | Yes |
| Manual lock | No |
Report contents
Introduction
Guide
to types of tumble driers
Buying
Guide
- Bosch WTA31002
- Crusader 37660
- Whirlpool AWZ 121
- Creda T602CW
- Hotpoint TS12
- White Knight 312WV
- Hoover TV30
- Hotpoint Aquarius TL62
- Miele T490
- White Knight High Speed BG442
- AEG 56600
- Creda 37764E
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