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Miele T 8402 C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for condenser tumble dryer
T 8402 C
en - GB
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 07 868 870

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8402 C en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which – Make sure that your laundry is are environmentally friendly for disposal thoroughly spun before drying.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Installation ............33 Front view.

  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 6 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 7 (e.g. danger of overheating). If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the tumble dryer be guaranteed. The tumble dryer must be isolated from the electricity supply in the event of a fault and during cleaning and maintenance.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this appliance: – items which have not been washed. – items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Danger. This tumble dryer must not be connected to a controllable socket (e.g. a timer switch or a peak load shut-off device). If the dryer programme were to be interrupted before the end of the cooling down phase, the laundry could self-combust. To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be tumble dried: –...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions 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 cleaned regularly. The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place. The fluff filters must be thoroughly dried after cleaning.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this tumble dryer. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by...

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Control panel Programme selector Door Button The programme selector can be To open the door / to cancel a turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. programme. Pressing this button will open the Programme sequence and check door even when the appliance is lamps switched off at the mains.

  • Page 14: Notes On Laundry Care

    Notes on laundry care Care symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Before drying check the drying symbol depending on the quality of the item. on the care label. If there are no They can be partially dried using the symbols, dry at your own risk! Smoothing programme.

  • Page 15: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly Brief instructions Load the tumble dryer ^ Press the Door button to open the The headings numbered ( , ...) show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the dryer.

  • Page 16: Low Temperature

    How to dry correctly Select a programme Start the programme ^ Press the Start button. The indicator lamp for the Start button 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 lamps on the right hand side of the control panel.

  • Page 17: Changing The Programme Sequence

    How to dry correctly Remove the laundry Cancelling a programme once it has started and then selecting a different ^ Press the Door button. programme ^ Open the door. ^ Turn the programme selector to ^ Remove the laundry. Finish. ^ Press the Door button.

  • Page 18: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load: 6 kg* Normal+, Normal**, Low temperature Fabric type Single and multi-layered cottons fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear, underwear, flannelette bed linen. – Select Low temperature for fabrics with the r symbol. Laundry Note is dried at a lower temperature. Hand iron, Machine iron Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g.
  • Page 19 Programme chart Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg* Fabric type Mixed load of garments suitable for Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Timed drying Max. load: 6 kg* Warm air Fabric type – Multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows. –...

  • Page 20: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the tumble dryer has been fitted with a drain hose (see installation). The condensed water container should be emptied after every drying cycle or as soon as the Empty out container indicator lamp comes on.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    The fluff which is created by the drying is available as an optional extra from process is collected by the fluff filters in Miele or use a vacuum cleaner. the door and the door opening. Clean ^ Once clean, push the filter back into the filters after each drying programme.

  • Page 22: Cleaning Them With Water

    Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water Do not replace them if they are If there is a great deal of compacted damp or wet. Damp or wet filters fluff on any of the filters, they can be could cause operational faults. removed and cleaned under hot ^ Push the large filter back into the running water.

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Tumble Dryer

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply. Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available to order via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. ^ Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the condenser unit Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff from the dryer can get through the fluff filters and block the condenser unit. Dust from the room in which the dryer is installed can also get into the condenser unit and cause a blockage.

  • Page 25: Checking The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care If you cannot see any fluff: ^ Replace the condenser unit (see following page). If you can see some fluff: ^ Clean the condenser unit as described below. Cleaning the condenser unit ^ When rinsing the condenser unit, make sure you position it as shown in the next two illustrations.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care Replacing the condenser unit ^ With the handle facing upwards, push the condenser unit back into position in its housing. ^ Turn the lever down to the horizontal position, making sure that the hook on the lever clicks into the groove. When replacing the inner cover after cleaning, ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove.

  • Page 27: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 28 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There is a build-up of Fluff is principally the result Fluff is collected by the fluff fluff. of friction when garments filters and can be easily are being worn and removed (see "Cleaning washed.
  • Page 29 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Drying is The dryer is not working – Remove any fluff, hair or taking too long, efficiently or economically*. residual detergent. or the The most likely cause is a – Rinse the filters if necessary programme build-up of fluff, hair or and then dry them...

  • Page 30: Check And Fault Messages

    The buzzer sounds. If the programme stops again and the indicator light flashes again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The Finish/ The programme selector Turn the selector back to Anti-crease indicator was moved after the start of...

  • Page 31: Changing The Lamp

    ^ Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.

  • Page 32: After Sales Service

    Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.

  • Page 33: Installation

    Installation Front view Mains connection cable Service panel for condenser unit Condensed water container Four height-adjustable screw feet Control panel External drainage options (e.g. via wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, Door or gully. See "External condensed water outlet").

  • Page 34: Rear View

    Installation Rear view Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run A building-under kit* with a coverplate to replace the appliance lid is required. It must be fitted by a suitably qualified person to ensure electrical safety. N.B. If you wish to push your appliance under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid the building under kit is not necessary.

  • Page 35: Levelling The Tumble Dryer

    Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (available to order) to match your dryer is required.

  • Page 36: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation ^ There will be a small amount of External condensed water residual water in the drain hose. outlet Have a container ready to collect this. General notes When drying is in progress, condensed water is pumped into the condensed water container through the drain hose at the back of the dryer.

  • Page 37: External Drainage Via A Sink Or Gully

    Installation External drainage via a sink or gully Example: Connection to a sink drain outlet ^ See "Front view" illustration. The drain hose with non-return valve If you want to drain the water off fitted can be connected directly to a into a sink you will need to secure suitable sink drain outlet.
  • Page 38 Installation ^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using nut 2. If this nut has a flat disc in it you should take the disc out first. ^ Attach the end of hose 4 to adapter ^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut.

  • Page 39: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Programme Load Final spin speed in a domestic Energy Time washing machine Minutes Cottons Normal 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 3.30 1200 (53 % residual moisture) 3.00 1400 (50 % residual moisture) 2.85 1600 (48 % residual moisture) 2.55 1800 (43 % residual moisture) 2.50...

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 587 mm Depth with door open 1062 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight 51 kg...

  • Page 41: Programmable Functions For Changing Default Settings

    Programmable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the tumble dryer´s electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.

  • Page 42: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture The Cool air lamp will flash once. level in the Cottons The flashing sequence of the programmes Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected. The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as –...

  • Page 43: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The Minimum Iron Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture Turn the programme selector to Cottons Normal+. level in the Minimum iron programme The Cool air lamp will flash twice. The tumble dryer is designed to dry The flashing sequence of the effectively using as little energy as Drying lamp shows which option is possible.

  • Page 44: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions Anti-crease Turn the programme selector to Cottons Normal. If laundry is not removed as soon as The Cool air lamp will flash three times. the programme has finished, the drum will continue to rotate at The flashing sequence of the intervals for two hours to prevent Drying lamp shows which option is creasing.

  • Page 45: Activating And Deactivating The Buzzer

    Programmable functions Activating and deactivating the Turn the programme selector to Cottons Low temperature. buzzer The Cool air lamp will flash four times. A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hour) to let you know The flashing sequence of the the programme has finished.

  • Page 46: Altering The Standard Drying Level In The Automatic Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the standard drying Turn the programme selector to Machine iron. level in the Automatic programme The Cool air lamp will flash six times. The drying level for this programme The flashing sequence of the is set at a standard Normal level. Drying lamp shows which option is You have the option of changing this currently selected.

  • Page 47: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions Extending the cooling down Turn the programme selector to Smoothing. time The Cool air lamp will flash seven times. The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme The flashing sequence of the can be lengthened if required. This Drying lamp shows which option is makes the garments easier to handle.

  • Page 48: Standby

    Programmable functions Standby Factory default. Not in current programme To save energy, the programme As described under "On" above. sequence/check lights go out and However, they will stay on after the the indicator light for the Start button programme has started and remain starts flashing slowly.
  • Page 49 Programmable functions Before you begin, ensure that: Turn the programme selector to Woollens handcare. – The tumble dryer is switched off. The Cooling down light will flash eight – The door is closed. times. – The programme selector is at Finish. The flashing sequence of the Press the Start button and keep it Drying light shows which option is...
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