Miele T 294 C Operating Instructions Manual
Miele T 294 C Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 294 C Operating Instructions Manual

Novotronic for condenser tumble dryer
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Operating instructions

for condenser tumble dryer
T 294 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. 06 985 870

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 294 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 ............29 Front view .
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other applications may be property. dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or To avoid the risk of accidents and improper use or operation. damage to the tumble dryer, please...
  • Page 6 Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele Before connecting the tumble dryer, approved service technician to protect ensure that the connection data on the the user from danger.
  • Page 7: Correct Use

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct use To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be dried in this To prevent the risk of fire, the tumble dryer: following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or –...
  • Page 8 / or condensed Accessories water container. The ambient room temperature should Only use genuine Miele spare parts be between +2°C and +35°C. and accessories with this appliance. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, If the water is drained externally...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control panel a Programme selector e 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 b Programme sequence and check door even when the appliance is lamps switched off at the mains.
  • Page 10: 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 11: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly Brief instructions C Load the tumble dryer ^ Press the Door button to open the The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the dryer.
  • Page 12: Low Temperature

    How to dry correctly D Select a programme E 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 13: Changing The Programme Sequence

    How to dry correctly F 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.
  • Page 14: 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 is Note dried at a lower temperature. Hand iron**, Machine iron Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g.
  • Page 15 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 16: 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 17: 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 your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare the door and the door opening. Clean Parts Department, or use a vacuum the filters after each drying programme.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Cleaning The Tumble Dryer

    Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply. Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available to order from your Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24 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 25 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 detergents. 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 26: Check And Fault Messages

    The buzzer sounds. If the programme stops again and the indicator lamp 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 27: 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 28: After Sales Service

    Miele Dealer, the the data plate situated on the right hand Miele Spare Parts Department or via the side below the drum aperture. internet at www.miele-shop.com. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.
  • Page 29: Installation

    Installation Front view a Mains connection cable e Service panel for condenser unit b Condensed water container f Four height-adjustable screw feet c Control panel g External drainage options (e.g. via wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, d Door or gully).
  • Page 30: 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 31: Levelling The Tumble Dryer

    Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be The appliance must be perfectly level to combined with a Miele washing ensure safe and proper operation. machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (available to order) to match your dryer is required.
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34 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 the hose 4 to adapter 1. ^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut.
  • Page 35: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 36: 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 3.00 1400 2.85 1600 2.55 1800 2.50 Cottons Hand iron 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 2.65 1200 2.35 1400...
  • Page 37: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth 580 mm Depth with door open 1060 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight 51 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx.
  • Page 39: 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 40: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture F Pressing the Start button switches between activating and deactivating level in the Cottons the drier setting. programmes – If the Drying indicator lamp is The tumble dryer is designed to dry flashing: the drier setting is effectively using as little energy as activated possible.
  • Page 41: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The Minimum Iron Programmes

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture F Pressing the Start button switches between activating and deactivating level in the Minimum iron the drier setting. programmes – If the Drying indicator lamp is The tumble dryer is designed to dry flashing, the drier setting is effectively using as little energy as activated possible.
  • Page 42: Activating And Deactivating The Buzzer

    Programmable functions Activating and deactivating the F Pressing the Start button switches between activating and deactivating buzzer the buzzer. A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a – If the Drying indicator lamp is not maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the flashing: programme has finished.
  • Page 43: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions Extending the cooling down F Pressing the Start button alters the cooling down time. time – If the Drying indicator lamp flashes The cooling down phase which takes once: place before the end of a programme The cooling down time will be five can be lengthened if required.
  • Page 44: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions Anti-crease F Pressing the Start button switches between activating and deactivating If laundry is not removed as soon as this setting. the programme has finished, the – If the Drying indicator lamp is not drum will continue to rotate at flashing: intervals for one hour to prevent Anti-crease is deactivated...
  • Page 45: Changing The Standard Drying Level In The Minimum Iron - Normal Programme

    Programmable functions Changing the standard drying F Pressing the Start button alters the drying level. level in the Minimum iron - Normal programme – If the Drying indicator lamp is flashing: The drying level for this programme is the standard drying level is set at a standard level.
  • Page 46: Changing The Standard Drying Level In The Automatic Programme

    Programmable functions Changing the standard drying F Pressing the Start button alters the drying level. level in the Automatic programme – If the Drying indicator lamp flashes twice: The drying level for this programme is the standard drying level is set at a standard level.
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