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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 9246 C
G
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 731 710

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 9246 C To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 731 710...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Ensure that any plastic wrappings, Energy saving tips bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and To avoid unnecessarily long drying young children. Danger of suffocation! times and high consumption of energy: Rather than just throwing these –...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warning and Safety instructions ........
  • Page 4 External drainage via a sink or gully ....... . 42...
  • Page 5 To access programmable functions ........48...
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    The manufacturer cannot be increasingly available on the market. If held liable for the consequences of an using, do so at your own risk, and inadequate earthing system (e.g. follow the instructions provided on the electric shock).
  • Page 7 Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved technician. Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
  • Page 8 If the water is drained externally electiricty supply when: through the drain hose instead of – it is switched off at the wall socket being collected in the condensed water and the plug is withdrawn, or container, make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a –...
  • Page 9 Do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with its controls. Supervise – items which contain damaged its use by the elderly or infirm.
  • Page 10: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    See the following pages for more iI-On/0-Off button information. To switch the machine on or off or to d Delay start button interrupt a programme. For selecting delay start. j Door button e Drying level button Pressing this button will open the For selecting the drying level.
  • Page 11 – delay start After the Start/Stop button has been – drying level pressed, the delay start time will start – duration of the Cool air and Warm air counting down. programmes Once the delay start time has elapsed, – programmable functions...
  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    ^ Turn the programme selector until the language you require apears in the display. ^ Confirm your selection by pressing the Start/Stop button. ^ You can now load the laundry into the dryer and select a programme as described in "How to dry correctly".
  • Page 13: Notes On Laundry Care

    ... Dry at low temperature dried if specified as suitable by the s ....Do not tumble dry manufacturer on the care label, as...
  • Page 14: How To Dry Correctly

    ^ 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. drum.
  • Page 15 How to dry correctly D Select a programme You cannot alter the drying level of the Woollens handcare, Silks handcare and Smoothing programmes. Select the duration for the Cool air and Warm air programmes. Duration 2:00 ^ Select the duration (from 15 minutes up to 2 hours) by pressing the Duration button.
  • Page 16 If the dryer is switched on at the mains and the door is opened, the drum lighting will come on. It will go out a few minutes later to save energy. ^ Switch the dryer off by pressing the l-On/0-Off button.
  • Page 17: Extra Options

    Anti-crease Helps prevent creasing, if laundry is not normally removed immediately after the end of a programme. – The drum will turn at intervals for an hour after the programme has finished. Buzzer A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a –...
  • Page 18: Delay Start

    The show in the display. start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 Cancelling delay start before it has hours, allowing you to make use of...
  • Page 19: Programme Chart

    – Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear), as they have a tendency to shrink. Extra options Low temperature (select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label), Short, Anti-crease Hand iron r, Hand iron rr**, Machine iron Fabric type Cottons or linen fabrics, e.g.: table linen, bed linen, starched...
  • Page 20 Max. load: 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics Hinweis – 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.
  • Page 21 Programme chart Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg* Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Extra option Anti-crease Shirts Max. load: 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron r Garment Shirts and blouses.
  • Page 22 Note – Do not select the longest drying time to start with. Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time. You can use the Warm air programme to help remove odours from cotton clothing which has been worn but it still clean (select a duration of between 1/2 and 1 hour).
  • Page 23: Changing The Programme Sequence

    ^ Switch the dryer on. started (this prevents unintentional alterations). The programme will continue, as long If an attempt is made to change a as the cooling down phase has not selection, Option not possible will been reached. appear in the display.
  • Page 24: Cleaning And Care

    ^ Pull out the container. ^ Hold it at the front and towards the back and keep it in a horizontal position when carrying it.
  • Page 25: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    Cleaning them whilst dry Parts Department, or use a vacuum cleaner. Tip: You can also use a vacuum cleaner ^ Also clean the door seal (2) with a to remove the fluff. damp cloth. ^ Once clean, push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position.
  • Page 26: Cleaning Them With Water

    ^ Lock both dials. ^ Turn dial a and pull the filter by the dial out of the door opening as shown b. Do the same on the other side. ^ Rinse all the filters under hot, running water.
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Tumble Dryer

    Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply. ^ Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water. ^ The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable...
  • Page 28: 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 29: Checking The Condenser Unit

    ^ Pull the condenser unit out of its housing by the handle. Checking the condenser unit ^ Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit out as shown. ^ Hold the condenser unit up to the light as shown.
  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32 Possible cause: The fluff However, if the message finished filters are clogged with fluff or does not go out after you with detergent residues. have cleaned the filters, then also check all the possible causes described under "The drying process...
  • Page 33: Other Problems

    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 34 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.
  • Page 35 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The programme does No obvious cause. – Is the dryer switched on? not start and the – Is the plug correctly display is dark. inserted in the socket and switched on? – Is the appliance door closed properly? –...
  • Page 36: Changing The Lamp

    ^ To close the cover push it upwards You will find the interior lamp cover at the top of the drum aperture. and press it on the left and right until you hear it click into position. Ensure that it is fitted into position securely, as any moisture could cause a short circuit.
  • Page 37: After Sales Service

    After sales service Repairs Future updates (PC) In the event of any faults which you The indicator light marked PC is the cannot remedy yourself, or if the interface used by Miele service machine is under guarantee, please technicians during service work for...
  • Page 38: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable f Four height adjustable screw feet b Control panel g Air inlet and outlet vent for cooling the condenser unit c Condensed water container h External drainage options (e.g. via d Door...
  • Page 39: Rear View

    Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine (see arrows) When moving the machine, you can hold it by the lid where it protrudes to b Air inlet vent for cooling the the rear of the dryer. To manoeuvre the...
  • Page 40: Levelling The Machine

    This water can run out if the machine is tipped up when it is being moved. It is a good idea to run the Cool air programme for approximately 1 minute before moving the machine.
  • Page 41: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Drain hose length ... . 1.50 m Maximum delivery head ..1.50 m Maximum drain hose length .
  • Page 42: External Drainage Via A Sink Or Gully

    Otherwise water could leak out of the dryer and cause damage. A non-return valve is required: – If the tumble dryer is connected to a sink drain outlet (see the following section). – If the tumble dryer is to be...
  • Page 43 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 the hose 4 to adapter 1.
  • Page 44: Electrical Connection

    The regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).
  • Page 45: Consumption Data

    All data without a "star" against it was calculated using EN 61121:2000. Before testing in accordance with EN 61121, dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70% residual moisture as per the above standard using the Cottons Normal programme without any extra options.
  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Depth with door open 1074 mm Weight 53 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx. 3.5 litres Hose length 1.50 m Maximum delivery head 1.50 m Maximum drain hose length 4.00 m Length of connection cable 2.00 m...
  • Page 47: Programmable Functions For Changing Default Settings

    Programmable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.
  • Page 48: Programmable Functions

    Start/Stop button lights up constantly . . H Turn the programme selector until Back appears in the display. C . . . and then release the Start/Stop I Press the Start/Stop button. button. The following will appear in the display: Language J Language F ...
  • Page 49: Drying Level Cottons

    You can decide at what level of fluff programmes. this reminder should be given. The bar chart shows you the setting. You will have an idea of how often this Factory default: a medium setting. should be done after a few drying – rrr (damper) programmes.
  • Page 50: Lock Code

    Lock code activated dryer on. Otherwise the dryer cannot Once the machine is switched off, it be operated. can only be used again if the code is Lock code ... entered. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. To use the dryer when the lock code...
  • Page 51: Buzzer

    The buzzer has two volumes. To save energy, the display goes out after 10 minutes and the indicator Normal (Factory default) light for the Start/Stop button will start The buzzer sounds at the end of a flashing slowly. programme. There are two options: Loud The buzzer sounds at maximum volume at the end of a programme.
  • Page 52 Alteration rights reserved/1306 M.-Nr. 06 731 710 / 01 en - GB...

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