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- Page 1 Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8685 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. 06 731 760...
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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 ....... . 48...
- Page 5 Electrical connection U.K........
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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drain hose instead of – it is switched off at the wall socket being collected in the condensed water and the plug is withdrawn, or container, make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a –...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.
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Page 10: Operating The Tumble Dryer
See the following pages for more This is used by service technicians information. to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to b Short cut buttons update programming data in the For selecting an individual future. -
Page 11: Display
– Option 1: Select the Programme selection menu which is highlighted in the display by pressing the multi-function selector. – Option 2: Press short cut button 1, 2, 3 or 4. This will automatically take you into the main menu of that programme. - Page 12 The highlighting will move up or down depending on the direction the multi-function selector is turned in. The V H arrows on the right of the display indicate the direction and further options. Pressing the multi-function selector takes you to the main menu of the programme selected.
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Page 13: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time When the tumble dryer is switched on for the first time, the welcome screen will appear. The welcome screen will appear in the display every time you switch the machine on until you have run a programme lasting longer than 1 hour. -
Page 14: 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 15: How To Dry Correctly
How to dry correctly Brief instructions C Load the tumble dryer ^ Press the a button to open the door. The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) show the operating sequence and can ^ Load the laundry loosely into the be used as a brief guide to using your drum. - Page 16 How to dry correctly D Select a programme – Button 2 Timer to call up the current time of day and the estimated end ^ You can select a programme either time of the programme. – Button 3 Save to save the current –...
- Page 17 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. ^ Press the s button to switch the dryer off.
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Page 18: Favourite Programmes
Favourite programmes You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the four drying programmes you use most frequently. Selecting/changing a favourite ^ Switch the dryer on. Entry menu 1 Cottons Programme selection ... 2 Minimum iron Settings F ... - Page 19 The end time of the programme (Finish) will alter accordingly. – A duration of 15 minutes to 2 hours can be selected for the Warm air and Cool air programmes – A duration of 1 to 2 hours can be selected for the Timed drying hygiene programme –...
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Page 20: Saving A Favourite Programme
^ Use the multi-function selector to select the extra option you want, and confirm your selection. The main menu will reappear. Saving a favourite programme All the settings you have selected are now shown in the main menu. Cottons Normal+ Low temp. -
Page 21: Extra Options
– The programme duration is shorter. Low temperature Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature. – For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the care label (e.g. acrylic garments). – The programme duration is longer. -
Page 22: Timer
. . . press the a button and add or remove laundry. After shutting the door again, press the Start button..alter the programme end time by pressing short cut button 2 Timer . To cancel the timer ^ Press short cut button 4 (Cancel) once, and then again ( Back ). -
Page 23: Programme Chart
Cottons or linen fabrics, e.g.: table linen, bed linen, starched laundry. Note To prevent laundry from drying out, it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing. Extra options Short, Low temperature (select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label). - Page 24 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.
- Page 25 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 26 Item For drying microfibre fabrics, ski wear, fine, closeweave cotton garments (poplin) or tablecloths which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer and have been treated to provide a water and dirt resistant finish. Notes – This programme includes a proofing fixing phase.
- Page 27 Programme chart Hygiene programmes In the Hygiene programmes the temperature is held constant for a longer period of time to deactivate micro-organisms, e.g. germs or house dustmites and also reduce the number of allergens in the laundry. These programmes should not be interrupted as this would prevent the micro-organisms from being deactivated.
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Page 28: Changing The Programme Sequence
You cannot change to another programme once a programme has To continue drying started (this prevents unintentional ^ Switch the tumble dryer on again by alterations). pressing the s button. You will need to cancel the current The programme will continue, as long... -
Page 29: Electronic Programme Locking
Programme locking prevents the short cut buttons or the multi-function selector being used while drying is in progress. The door is not locked and can be opened at any time. To activate programme locking ^ Once the programme has begun, press and hold the Start... -
Page 30: Cleaning And Care
^ Open the shutter and empty out the A message will appear in the display. water. ^ To replace the container, hold it at a slight angle (as when removing it) and push it in gently until you feel it click into position. -
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Problem Solving Guide
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, 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 38 To delete the fault message: – Switch the dryer off and then back on again. You can adjust the setting which controls when or if the message Clean out airways appears.
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Page 39: 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 40 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 41 – Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket and switched on? – Is the door closed properly? – Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped? The interior drum The lighting switches off Switch the dryer off and lighting does not come automatically (to save then on again.
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Page 42: 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 43: After Sales Service
After Sales service Future updates (PC) In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the The indicator or check light marked PC machine is under guarantee, please on the fascia panel is the interface contact used by the Miele service technicians –... -
Page 44: 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 45: Rear View
Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run A building-under kit* with a coverplate to replace the machine lid is required. It must be fitted by a suitably qualified person to ensure electrical safety. N.B. If you wish to push your machine... -
Page 46: 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 screw feet can be adjusted to the Cool air programme for... -
Page 47: External Condensed Water Outlet
Drain hose length ... . 1.50 m Maximum delivery head ..1.50 m Maximum drain hose length . -
Page 48: 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 49 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.
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Page 50: Electrical Connection
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Page 51: 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 52: Technical Data
Suitable for stacking Weight 54 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx. 3.5 litres Drain hose length 1.5 m Maximum delivery head 1.5 m Maximum drain hose length Length of connection cable... - Page 53 Settings menu J for changing default settings The Settings menu is used to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different requirements. Settings can be altered at any time.
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Page 54: Settings Menu J
Drying levels ... ^ Select the setting you want to change, and confirm your selection. If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 15 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. To close the Settings menu... -
Page 55: Time Of Day
Then set the current time of day. To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock ^ Select either the 24 hour or the 12 hour clock, and confirm your selection. The display will then change to the screen for setting the time of day. -
Page 56: Drying Levels
Settings menu J Drying levels You can alter the drying levels for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. The bar chart shows you the setting. Factory default: a medium setting. Depending on the setting, the programme duration will be shorter (Damper) or longer (Drier). -
Page 57: Airways Indicator
You can decide at what level of fluff this reminder should be given. You will have an idea of how often this should be done after a few drying programmes. = Clean out airways does not appear... - Page 58 Settings menu J To enter the code The display will now request that a code is entered. The code is 250 and cannot be altered. Enter code ^ Turn the multi-function selector until the number 2 appears. Then press it to confirm your selection of this number. Now enter the second number.
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Page 59: Buzzer
Settings menu J Buzzer A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programme has finished. = The buzzer will always sound when there is a fault, even if it has been switched off. -
Page 60: Standby
Settings menu J Standby To save energy, the display goes out after 10 minutes and the Start button flashes slowly. There are two options: Active (the machine is delivered with this option selected) Standby is activated: – if a programme is not selected 10 minutes after the machine has been switched on. -
Page 61: Mieleqhome
Mieleqhome Sign on ^ Select Sign on and confirm your selection. The signing on process will begin. If signing on is successful, the following will appear after a while: Sign on successful When the dryer is in operation, programme data will be... - Page 62 Miele|home system. You can turn this feature off if you want the time on your dryer to be different from the time on the Miele|home system.
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Page 63: Remote Access
When available it will enable the dryer to be switched on remotely and monitored using another appliance (e.g. a computer or mobile phone). Your Miele Dealer will be able to tell you when it becomes available. It offers two options: Remote access active. - Page 64 Settings menu J You have two options: Remote access You can select and start a programme using a mobile phone or computer. ^ Press short cut button 1. ^ Press the Start button. No programme selected Waiting for remote start...
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