Miele T 8823 C Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 8823 C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for condenser tumble dryer
T 8823 C
en - AU, NZ
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. 07 847 190

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8823 C en - AU, NZ 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 It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a material competent person. The transport and protective packing The plug must be rendered useless has been selected from materials which and the cable cut off directly behind the are environmentally friendly for disposal appliance or the machine to prevent...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning and care ..........27 Emptying the condensed water container .
  • Page 5 Contents Consumption data ..........48 Technical data .
  • 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 of the tumble dryer.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 8 Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock). Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the tumble dryer is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: –...
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Caution! Risk of fire. To avoid the possible danger of fire, please read these warnings carefully. A clogged filter is a fire hazard! The fluff filter must be cleaned after every programme. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: –...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions When washing such heavily soiled items, ensure that you use sufficient detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt, wash the items several times. Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions In many programmes, the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure that the items are not too hot to handle when you remove them (this also avoids the danger of the laundry self-igniting).
  • Page 13 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 14 – Pets or other small animals climbing into it. The tumble dryer must not be hosed down. Accessories Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this appliance. If non-Miele parts are used, warranty, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated.
  • Page 15: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Low temperature button g Check lights Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower See Problem solving guide and After temperature. Sales service. b Drying level button h Start/Stop button Indicator lights show the selected For starting the programme selected drying level.
  • Page 16 Operating the tumble dryer The following information appears in The programme duration will be shown after a short time and the indicator light the display: will go out. – Programme duration. Once the selected drying level has – Programme sequence been reached, the Perfect Dry indicator Drying light will remain on until the end of the...
  • Page 17: Notes On Laundry Care

    Notes on laundry care Care symbols – Down-filled fabrics have linings which have a tendendency to shrink, Drying depending on the quality of the item. Normal/higher temperature. These fabrics should only be dried in the Smoothing programme. Reduced temperature: Select Low temperature for –...
  • Page 18: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly ^ Switch on the dryer by pressing the Brief instructions jk button. The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) C Load the tumble dryer show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Press the Door button to open the machine.
  • Page 19 How to dry correctly D Select a programme Note You can extend the range of drying levels for some of the programmes (see "Programmable functions"). Woollens handcare, Gentle smoothing – this programme cannot be changed. Select Cool air/Warm air duration ^ Select the programme you want.
  • Page 20 How to dry correctly F Starting the programme ^ Remove the laundry. The indicator light for the Start/Stop Check that all items have been button will flash when a programme is removed from the drum. If items are being selected. The flashing indicates left in the dryer, they could be that a programme can be started.
  • Page 21: Extra Options/Delay Start

    Extra options/Delay start Extra options To begin Delay start ^ Press the Start/Stop button. The relevant indicator light will come on when selected. – The Delay start indicator light will light up constantly. Low temperature – Delay start counts down in one hour For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics steps to 10^ and afterwards in minute with the r symbol on the care label...
  • Page 22: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load: 7 kg* Extra dry, Normal Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towels, bathrobes, T-shirts and underwear. Notes – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics. – Do not use Extra dry for loopknit fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear), as they have a tendency to shrink.
  • Page 23 Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load: 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics. 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 24 Programme chart Shirts Max. load: 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron Fabric type Shirts and blouses. Low temperature Low temperature (select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label). Cool air Max. load: 7 kg* Fabric type Any item which only needs airing.
  • Page 25: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Changing 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 26: Electronic System Lock

    Electronic system lock D Now slowly turn the programme The system lock prevents your selector six positions stage by stage machine being used without your in an anti-clockwise direction. knowledge. Each of the six programme indicator lights must come on one after the You can switch on the system lock if other.
  • Page 27: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container Condensate is collected in the condensed water container. Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme. The Empty container indicator light will come on if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached. ^ Empty the container.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    Clean your Miele Chartered Agent or from the filters after each drying Miele, or use a vacuum cleaner. programme*.
  • Page 29: 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 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

    – Switch the dryer off and cancelled. cause. then on again. The buzzer sounds. – Start a programme. If the programme stops again Cooling down or Finish is flashing in and Cooling down or Finish the display. flashes again, there is a fault. Contact Miele.
  • Page 34 – Start a programme. comes on. – If this warning appears The buzzer again, contact Miele. sounds. The Empty out The condensed water – Empty out the condensed container container is full or there is a water container.
  • Page 35 – If you still can't start the programme, there is a fault. Contact Miele. The Start/Stop indicator The flashing indicates After the programme has light flashes/does not that a programme can be started, the flashing will flash.
  • 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 – Final drying cycle with sufficiently dry. different fabrics. Warm air. – Select a different programme next time*. Items made of synthetic Synthetic fibres tend to Static charges 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 goes on too long or Clean out airways indicator 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 machine 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 Chartered Agent or from Miele.
  • Page 40: After Sales Service

    – Your Miele Chartered Agent or on the control panel is the interface used by the Miele service technicians – Miele (see back cover for address). during service work for testing When contacting Miele, please quote purposes and for updating the the model and serial numbers, both of machine's programme data.
  • Page 41: Installation

    Installation Front view a Supply cable for electrical e Service panel for condenser unit connection f Four height-adjustable screw feet b Condensed water container g External drainage options (e.g. via c Control panel wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, or gully). d Door...
  • Page 42: Rear View

    Installation Rear view Building under a continuous worktop / in a kitchen run A building-under kit* (Miele accessory, available to order) with a coverplate to replace the appliance's lid is required. It must be fitted by a suitable qualified person to ensure electrical safety.
  • Page 43: Levelling The Machine

    Otherwise running times and energy consumption could be increased. 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* to match your dryer is required.
  • Page 44: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation External condensed water outlet 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. The condensed water can also be drained off directly if the machine is installed near a sink, drain outlet etc.
  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47: Electrical Connection

    Installation Electrical connection Important This tumble dryer is supplied ready for The wires in the mains lead are connection to an AC single phase coloured in accordance with the supply. The machine is supplied with a following code: mains cable with moulded plug. Green/yellow = earth The accesibility of the plug must be Blue = neutral...
  • Page 48: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Final spin speed in a Residual Energy Duration domestic washing moisture machine min. CottonsNormal 1000 3.80 Cottons Normal 1200 3.45 1400 3.25 1600 2.90 1800 2.85 Cottons Normal + Low temperature 1000 4.10 Cottons Hand iron 1000 3.00 Cottons Hand iron 1200...
  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 587 mm Depth with door open 1,062 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...
  • Page 50: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Extending the range of the The option selected will be displayed drying level for the "Cottons" by a number which will alternate with programme The electronics of this dryer ensure a 0 The drying level will be damper. very effective and energy efficient I Standard setting drying process.
  • Page 51: Extending The Drying Level For The "Minimum Iron" Programme

    Programmable functions Extending the drying level for The option selected will be displayed the "Minimum iron" by a number which will alternate with programme The electronics of this dryer ensure a 0 The drying level will be damper. very effective and energy-efficient I Standard setting drying process.
  • Page 52: Anti-Crease Setting

    Programmable functions Anti-crease setting The option selected will be displayed Helps prevent creasing if laundry is by a number which will alternate with not normally removed immediately after the end of a programme. 0 Anti-crease deactivated. Anti-crease I 1 hour Anti-crease (The Automatic plus indicator light –...
  • Page 53: Altering The Volume Of The Buzzer

    Programmable functions Altering the volume of the The option selected will be displayed buzzer by a number which will alternate with The buzzer has two volumes. 0 Default setting. Normal buzzer Follow steps (A,B,C ...) to programme and store in memory. I Loud buzzer (The Automatic plus indicator light Before you begin, first ensure that:...
  • Page 54: Extending The Drying Level For The "Automatic Plus" Programme

    Programmable functions Extending the drying level for The option selected will be displayed the "Automatic plus" by a number which will alternate with programme The electronics of this dryer ensure a 0 The drying level will be damper. very effective and energy-efficient I Standard setting drying process.
  • Page 55: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions Extending the cooling down The option selected will be displayed time by a number which will alternate with The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme 0 Default setting can be lengthened if required. This I The cooling down time will be five makes the garments easier to handle.
  • Page 56: Standby

    Programmable functions Standby Factory default settings. Not in current programme To save energy, the display goes out As in "On". after 10 minutes and the indicator But: The display will not switch off light for the Start/Stop button will start during a programme.
  • Page 57 Programmable functions Before you begin, first ensure that: The option selected will be displayed – The dryer is switched off. by a number which will alternate with – The door is closed. A Press the Start/Stop button and keep 0 On it pressed in whilst carrying out steps I Factory default settings.
  • Page 58: Memory Function

    Programmable functions Memory function The option selected will be displayed The electronics will memorise any by a number which will alternate with Extra options selected for a programme. The duration selected 0 Default setting. Memory for the timed drying programmes will deactivated.
  • Page 59: Clean Out Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions Clean out airways indicator The option selected will be displayed Fluff should be removed after drying. by a number which will alternate with The Clean out airways indicator will remind you to Clean the filters when a 0 The Clean out airways indicator certain amount of fluff has collected light is deactivated.
  • Page 60: Keypad Tone

    Programmable functions Keypad tone The option selected will be displayed An audible tone sounds each time a by a number which will alternate with button is pressed. 0 Default setting. Keypad tone Follow steps (A,B,C ...) to programme and store in memory. deactivated.
  • Page 61: Adjusting The Dryer's Electronics For Very Soft Water

    Programmable functions C . . . and then release the Start/Stop Adjusting the dryer's button. electronics for very soft water D Press the Low temperature button Extremely soft water can affect ten times. the sensitivity of the control – The indicator light Low temperature electronics.
  • Page 62: Extending The Drying Level Range

    Programmable functions Extending the drying level The option selected will be displayed range by a number which will alternate with You can extend the range of the drying levels for many of the 0 Default setting programmes: i Drying level range extended Machine iron plus (drier than Machine iron).
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