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- Page 1 Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8423 C en - AU, NZ It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 07 136 220...
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Page 2: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details. material The transport and protective packing Energy saving tips has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal To avoid unnecessarily long drying and can normally be recycled. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Warning and Safety instructions . - Page 4 Contents Problem solving guide ..........28 Check and fault messages .
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Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions
Any other applications may be to 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 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneaously, especially when To prevent the risk of fire, the exposed to heat sources such as in a following textiles must not be dried in tumble dryer. this tumble dryer: The items become warm, causing an –...
- Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the Warning: Do not switch the tumble following textiles or products must not dryer off before the end of the drying be dried in this tumble dryer: programme. If this was done and the laundry was then removed immediately, –...
- Page 9 / 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...
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Page 10: Operating The Tumble Dryer
Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Low temperature button f Check lights Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower For a description of these lights see: temperature. "Problem solving guide" / "After sales service". b Drying level button g Start/Stop button with indicator lights For starting the programme selected c Display... - Page 11 Operating the tumble dryer Display In the same way, the Woollens handcare, Silks handcare and The following are selected via the Smoothing programmes can finish display: earlier than expected if a certain – Delay start temperature is reached. This can happen with particularly fine fabrics, –...
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Page 12: 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 depending on the quality of the item. symbol on the care label. If there are They can be partially dried using the no symbols, dry at your own risk! Smoothing programme. -
Page 13: 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 machine. - Page 14 How to dry correctly ^ Press the Drying level button D Select a programme repeatedly until the indicator light for the drying level you want lights up. Any of the drying levels can be selected for the Cottons programme. A more limited range is available when using other programmes.
- Page 15 How to dry correctly F Start the programme G 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.
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Page 16: Additional Options/Delay Start
Additional options/Delay start Low temperature To begin delay start ^ Press the Start/Stop button. For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the – The Delay start indicator light will care label (e.g. acrylic garments). light up constantly. The delay start time counts down –... -
Page 17: Programme Chart
Programme chart Cottons Max. load: 6 kg* Extra dry, Normal Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear, T-shirts, underwear. Notes – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics. – Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear), as they have a tendency to shrink. - Page 18 Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load: 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics Note – 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 19 Programme chart Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg* Normal+, Normal, Hand iron Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Shirts Max. load: 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron Fabric type Shirts and blouses. Low temp.
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Page 20: Changing The Programme Sequence
Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started - changing the programme ^ Press the Door button. You cannot change to another ^ Open the door. programme once a programme has started (this prevents unintentional Danger of burning: alterations). -
Page 21: 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 It can be activated if wished. -
Page 22: 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 will come on if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached. -
Page 23: Cleaning The Fluff Filters
Clean your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare the filters after each drying Parts Department, or use a vacuum programme*. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Problem Solving Guide
Cooling down or and then on again. Finish flashes in the – Then start the display. programme again. The buzzer sounds. If the programme stops again and Cooling down or Finish flashes again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. - Page 29 The buzzer – If the Clean out airways sounds. indicator light comes on again, contact the Miele Ser- vice Dept. The Empty out The condensed water – Empty out the condensed container container is full or there is water container.
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Page 30: Other Problems
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying Please check all the possible causes and switch the dryer process goes off and then back on again. on too long or Ventilation to and from the dryer Open a door or window while even switches may be insufficient (e.g. - Page 31 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 32 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The tumble dryer fails to No obvious cause. – Is the dryer switched start when switched on. – Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket and switched on? – Is the door closed properly? –...
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Page 33: 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 34: After Sales Service
Serial numbers both of which are Optional accessories for these dryers located on the data plate (visible when are available from your Miele Dealer or the door is opened). from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. -
Page 35: 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 36: Rear View
Installation Rear view Building under a continous worktop / in a row of kitchen units The dryer should not be installed next to a refrigerator or freezer. The warm air expelled from the rear of the dryer would increase the temperature around the refrigerator's/freezer's heat exchanger causing the compressor to run continuously. -
Page 37: Aligning The Machine
All parts marked * are available from the Miele Spare Parts or Sales Departement, and must be fitted by a suitably competent person according to the instructions supplied with the kit. -
Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 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.
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Page 41: Electrical Connection
Installation Electrical connection Important This tumble dryer is supplied ready for The wires in the mains lead are connection to an a.c. 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 42: Consumption Data
Consumption data Programme Load Final spin speed Energy Duration in a domestic washing machine Minutes Cottons 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 3.35 Normal 1200 3.05 1400 2.90 1600 2.55 1800 2.50 Cottons 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 2.70 Hand iron 1200 2.40 1400... -
Page 43: 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 54 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx. - Page 44 Programmable functions for changing standard settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.
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Page 45: Programmable Functions
Programmable functions Extending the range of the – The Low temperature indicator light will briefly flash on and off twice. drying levels – P and 0 (default setting) will flash You can extend the range of the alternately in the display. drying levels for many of the The number which appears alternately programmes:... -
Page 46: Altering The Volume Of The Buzzer
Programmable functions Altering the volume of the A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps buzzer B-C. The buzzer has two volumes. B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. Normal Wait until the indicator light for the The buzzer sounds at the end of a Start/Stop button lights up programme (default setting). -
Page 47: Memory Function
Programmable functions Memory function A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps The electronics will memorise any B-C. additional options selected for a B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. programme. The duration selected for the Warm Wait until the indicator light for the air and Cool air programmes and the Start/Stop button lights up... -
Page 48: Extending The Cooling Down Time
Programmable functions Extending the cooling down A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps time B-C. The cooling down phase which takes B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. place before the end of a programme Wait until the indicator light for the can be lengthened if required. -
Page 49: Clean Out Airways Indicator
Programmable functions Clean out airways indicator A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps Fluff should be removed after drying. B-C. The Clean out airways indicator will B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. remind you to clean the filters when a Wait until the indicator light for the certain amount of fluff has collected Start/Stop button lights up... -
Page 50: Keypad Tone
Programmable functions Keypad tone A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps An audible tone sounds each time B-C. you select a programme. B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. Follow steps A to F to programme Wait until the indicator light for the and store in memory. -
Page 51: Adjusting The Dryer's Electronics For Very Soft Water
Programmable functions Adjusting the dryer's A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps electronics for very soft water B-C. In some areas, water is B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. extremely soft which can affect the Wait until the indicator light for the sensitivity of the control electronics. - Page 52 Alteration rights reserved/1608 M.-Nr. 07 136 220 / 02...