Miele T 7944 C Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 7944 C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for condenser tumble dryer
T 7944 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. 07 851 060

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 7944 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 Cleaning and care ..........26 Emptying the condensed water container .
  • Page 5 Contents External condensed water outlet ........44 Arranging the drain hose .
  • Page 6: 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 7 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 8 (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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel Perfect Dry indicator Low temperature button For all drying level programmes. See Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower next page. temperature. Display Drying level button See next page. with indicator lights to show the drying level selected.
  • Page 15 Operating the tumble dryer The display shows: The Perfect Dry indicator will light up again when the selected drying level is – Programme duration reached and remain on until the – Programme stage programme is finished. Drying The Perfect Dry indicator does not light Cooling down up during time controlled programmes: Finish...
  • Page 16: Notes On Laundry Care

    Notes on laundry care Garment care label symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Drying depending on the quality of the item. Normal/higher temperature They can be partially dried using the Gentle smoothing programme. Reduced temperature: Select Low temperature –...
  • Page 17: 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 18 How to dry correctly Select a programme programmes and with some the drying level is pre-set and cannot be changed. Tip: You can extend the range of the drying levels for some programmes (see "Programmable functions"). Woollens handcare, Gentle smoothing –...
  • Page 19 How to dry correctly Start the programme Remove the laundry when the programme has finished The Start/Stop button will flash when a programme is being selected. The 0 and Finish will appear in the display flashing indicates that a programme to indicate that the programme has can be started.
  • Page 20: Extra Options / Delay Start

    Extra options / Delay start Extra options To begin delay start ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Low temperature – The Delay start indicator will light up Delicate and minimum iron fabrics with constantly. the r symbol on the care label (e.g. –...
  • Page 21: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load 7 kg* Extra dry, Normal** Use for Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, T-shirts, underwear, flannelette bed linen. Notes – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics. – Do not use Extra dry for loopknit fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear, baby clothes), as they have a tendency to shrink.
  • Page 22 Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load 2 kg* Use for Woollen items. Notes – This programme only fluffs up woollen garments. They are not dried completely by this programme. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature. Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected.
  • Page 23 Programme chart Cool air Max. load 7 kg* Use for Any item which only needs airing. Warm air Max. load 7 kg* Use for – Drying voluminous and multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows. – Drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, swimwear, tea-towels.
  • Page 24: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Altering Delay start ^ See "Delay start". - changing the programme You cannot change to another Adding or removing laundry programme once a programme has after a programme has started started (this prevents unintentional ^ Press the Door button.
  • Page 25: Electronic System Lock

    Electronic system lock Now slowly turn the programme The system lock prevents the dryer selector six positions stage by stage being used without your knowledge. in an anti-clockwise direction. Each of the six programme indicator It can be activated if wished. lights must come on one after the other.
  • Page 26: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the appliance has been fitted with a drain hose (see "Installation"). Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme. The Empty out container indicator light ^ Empty the container.
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Cleaning them whilst dry Parts Department, or use a vacuum cleaner. Tip: You can also use a vacuum ^ Also clean the door seal (2) with a cleaner to remove the fluff.
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Problem Solving Guide

    Cooling down or If this problem happens Finish may also again, there is a fault. flash in the Contact Miele. display. Bars are The programme has finished You can either unload the but the laundry is still being drum and leave the laundry...
  • Page 34 – Then start the programme The buzzer again. sounds. – If this problem happens again, contact Miele. The Empty The condensed water – Empty out the condensed container indicator container is full or there is water container.
  • Page 35 – If it still will not start, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The Start/Stop button The flashing indicates After the programme has flashes on and off.
  • Page 36: An Unsatisfactory Drying Result

    Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the sufficiently dry. different fabrics. Warm air programme. – Select a different programme next time *. Items made of synthetic Synthetic fibres tend to Static charge can be fibres are charged with...
  • Page 37: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying process In some circumstances, the Please check all the Clean out airways indicator goes on too long or possible causes and even switches off. light still comes on, even switch the dryer off and though the filters are clean.
  • Page 38 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Water leaks from the – The inner cover of the – Ensure that the dryer after the condenser unit has not condenser unit is condenser unit has been locked properly positioned correctly been cleaned. and/or the condenser and lock the inner unit has not been...
  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 N.B. A call-out charge will be training purposes.
  • Page 41: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view Mains connection cable Four height adjustable screw feet Control panel Air inlet and outlet vent for cooling the condenser unit Condensed water container External drainage options (e.g. via Door wash basin, wash basin drain outlet Service panel for condenser unit or gully)
  • Page 42: Rear View

    External drainage of the condensed Washer-dryer stack water The tumble dryer can also be Accessories for connection to a sink combined with a Miele washing drain outlet machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (available to order) to match your dryer is required.
  • Page 43: Levelling The Machine

    Installation and connection Levelling the machine The air inlet and outlet vents on the front and back of the machine must not be covered as this would prevent sufficient ventilation for cooling the condenser unit. Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings, deep file carpet etc.
  • Page 44: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation and connection ^ 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 45: External Drainage Via A Sink Or Gully

    Installation and connection 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 46 Installation and connection ^ 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 47: 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 48: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Final spin speed Residual Energy Duration in a domestic moisture washing machine min. Cottons Normal 1000 4.14 1000 2.28 Cottons Normal 1200 3.75 1400 3.55 1600 3.15 1800 3.10 Cottons Normal + Low temperature 1000 4.20 Cottons Hand iron 1000 3.10 1200...
  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 634 mm Depth with door open 1074 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop 850 mm – Height 600 mm – Width Suitable for stacking Weight 52 kg Drum volume 111 l Maximum capacity 7 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water...
  • Page 50: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture A number to show which option is level in the Cottons selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
  • Page 51: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The Minimum Iron Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture A number to show which option is level in the Minimum iron selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
  • Page 52: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions Anti-crease A number to show which option is Anti-crease helps prevent creasing, if selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. laundry is not normally removed im- mediately after the end of a 0 Anti-crease off programme.
  • Page 53: Altering The Volume Of The Buzzer

    Programmable functions Altering the volume of the A number to show which option is buzzer selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The buzzer has two volumes. 0 Normal buzzer Follow the steps ( , , ...) to (factory default setting) programme and store in memory.
  • Page 54: Altering The Standard Drying Level In The Automatic Plus Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the standard drying A number to show which option is level in the Automatic plus selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
  • Page 55: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions Extending the cooling down A number to show which option is time selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme 0 Cooling down time not extended can be extended by 5 or 10 minutes, (factory default setting) if required.
  • Page 56: Standby

    Programmable functions Standby Factory default. Not in current programme To save energy, the display and the As described under "On". programme sequence/check lights However, the display and programme go out after 10 minutes and the sequence/check lights will stay on after Start/Stop button starts flashing the programme has started and remain slowly.
  • Page 57 Programmable functions Before you begin, ensure that: A number to show which option is – The tumble dryer is switched off. selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. – The door is closed. Press the Start/Stop button and keep 0 On it pressed in whilst carrying out steps I Factory default setting.
  • Page 58: Memory Function

    Programmable functions Memory function A number to show which option is The electronics will memorise any selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. extra options selected for a programme. The duration selected 0 Memory deactivated for the Warm air or Cool air timed (factory default setting) drying programmes will also be stored in memory.
  • Page 59: Clean Out Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions Clean out airways indicator A number to show which option is Fluff should be removed after drying. selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The Clean out airways indicator will remind you to clean the filters when a 0 Clean out airways indicator light certain amount of fluff has collected deactivated...
  • Page 60: Keypad Tone

    Programmable functions Keypad tone A number to show which option is An audible tone sounds each time a selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. button is pressed. 0 Keypad tone deactivated Follow the steps ( , , ...) to programme and store in memory.
  • Page 61: Adjusting The Dryer's Electronics For Very Soft Water

    Programmable functions Adjusting the dryer's – The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and electronics for very soft water then on and off quickly twice. In some areas of the UK, water is A number to show which option is extremely soft which can affect the selected will appear in the display sensitivity of the control electronics.
  • Page 62: Extending The Range Of The Drying Levels

    Programmable functions Extending the range of the A number to show which option is drying levels selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. You can extend the range of the drying levels for many of the 0 Factory default setting programmes: I Drying level range extended...
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