Miele T 284 Operating Instructions Manual

Vented tumble dryer
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Operating instructions

for vented tumble dryer
T 284
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. 07 627 980

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for vented tumble dryer T 284 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. 07 627 980...
  • 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 Electrical connection ..........28 Electrical connection U.K.
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable To avoid the risk of accidents and for damage resulting from incorrect or damage to the tumble dryer, please improper use or operation.
  • 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: Correct Use

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct use To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be dried in this To prevent the risk of fire, the tumble dryer: following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions The dryer must not be used without Adequate ventilation is essential to the fluff filter in place or if the fluff filter avoid the danger of asphyxia and is damaged in any way. toxic fumes where another appliance which also uses the room air (e.g.
  • Page 9 – 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, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated.
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Control panel Programme selector Door Button The programme selector can be To open the door / to cancel a turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. programme. Pressing this button will open the Programme sequence and check door even when the appliance is lamps switched off at the mains.
  • Page 11: 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 symbol depending on the quality of the item. on the care label. If there are no They can be partially dried using the symbols, dry at your own risk! Smoothing programme.
  • Page 12: 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 13: Low Temperature

    How to dry correctly Select a programme Start the programme ^ Press the Start button. The indicator lamp for the Start button will then change from flashing to being on constantly. The drying cycle begins. Depending on the programme selected, the drying stage reached is shown by the sequence indicator lamps on the right hand side of the control panel.
  • Page 14: Changing The Programme Sequence

    How to dry correctly Remove the laundry Cancelling a programme once it has started and then selecting a different ^ Press the Door button. programme ^ Open the door. ^ Turn the programme selector to ^ Remove the laundry. Finish. ^ Press the Door button.
  • Page 15: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load: 6 kg* Normal+, Normal**, Low temperature Fabric type Single and multi-layered cottons fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear, underwear, flannelette bed linen. – Select Low temperature for fabrics with the r symbol. Laundry Note is dried at a lower temperature. Hand iron**, Machine iron Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g.
  • Page 16 Programme chart Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg* Fabric type Mixed load of garments suitable for Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Timed drying Max. load: 6 kg* Warm air Fabric type – Multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows. –...
  • Page 17: Cleaning The Fluff Filter

    The fluff which is created by the drying cleaning brush which is available as process is collected by the fluff filter. an optional extra from your Miele Clean the filter after each drying dealer or the Miele Spare Parts programme.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Grilles In The Door Opening

    Clean the grilles in the door opening the mains electricity supply. and also the area underneath them from time to time. Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available to order via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. ^ Clean the housing, control panel and door seal with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water.
  • Page 19: 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 20 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There is a build-up of Fluff is principally the Fluff is collected by the fluff. result of friction when fluff filter and can be garments are being worn easily removed (see and washed. Machine "Cleaning and Care").
  • Page 21 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Drying is The dryer is not working – Remove any fluff, hair or taking too efficiently or economically*. residual detergents. long, The most likely cause is a – Rinse the fluff filter if or the build-up of fluff, hair or necessary and dry it...
  • Page 22: Check And Fault Messages

    If the programme stops The buzzer sounds. again and the indicator light flashes again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The Finish/Anti-crease The programme selector Turn the selector back to indicator lamp flashes...
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 training purposes.
  • Page 25: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view Venting connection: rear, right or left (supplied with the rear socket open) Mains connection cable Control panel Door Four height adjustable screw feet...
  • Page 26: Rear View

    * Miele accessory available to order back of the lid. Replacing the lid If the lid has been removed in order to...
  • Page 27: Levelling The Appliance

    This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the dryer. 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 (available to order) to match your dryer is required.
  • Page 28: 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 29: Installation - Venting

    – The ducting outlet (e.g. wall pipe) * Available as an optional accessory should be installed in such a way from your Miele dealer or the Miele that the moist expelled air . . . Spare Parts Department..cannot be drawn back into the room in which the dryer is installed;...
  • Page 30: Calculating The Effective Duct Length

    Venting connection to the 1.0 m require straight ducting. Multiply this left/right amount by the corresponding *optional accessory from Miele additional duct length factor in Table I. ^ Establish the number of angles, Table II bends etc. necessary and add their...
  • Page 31: Installation To The Rear, Left Or Right Side Of The Appliance

    Installation - venting Installation to the rear, left or Calculation example right side of the appliance At the rear The dryer is delivered with this connection open. ^ Fit one of the venting systems described on the following pages. Left or right side of the appliance Wall pipe, with louvred vent = 1 x 3.8 m Additional duct = 3.8 m...
  • Page 32: Venting Systems

    ^ The following items are required: ..flexible ducting hose . . . a wall vent kit* or window vent kit*. * (Miele optional accessory). Insert adapter (1) into the vent opening on the dryer. Attach the hose (2).
  • Page 33 Installation - venting Installation examples Connection to an exhaust flue Window vent 1. Pipe with connection piece (= supplied with the Miele wall vent 1. Window vent kit (fitted in a kit) "plexiglass" pane) (separate fitting instructions are 2. Adapter for flexible hose supplied with the Miele window vent 3.
  • Page 34: Plastic Piping

    100 mm, an adapter is (Separate fitting instructions are necessary (e.g. from C 100 to 125 supplied with the Miele wall vent kit). mm) to connect the pipe to the dryer. 2. Adapter 3. Plastic piping, diameter DN 100...
  • Page 35: Connect Directly To A Wall Vent

    (* Miele optional accessories). Before drilling into the wall, ..please read the installation instructions supplied with the Miele wall vent kit..and study the following 1. Wall pipe diagrams.
  • Page 36: Washer-Dryer Stack

    Example: Miele washing machine with straight or sloping fascia Stacking kit* without pull-out shelf: A = 94.2 cm B = 170.0 cm Stacking kit* with pull-out shelf: A = 92.8 cm B = 168.6 cm * Miele accessory available to order...
  • Page 37: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Programme Load Final spin speed in a domestic Energy Time washing machine Minutes Cottons Normal 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 3.20 1200 2.90 1400 2.75 1600 2.45 1800 2.40 Cottons Hand iron 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 2.45 1200 2.15 1400...
  • Page 38: 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 45 kg...
  • Page 39: Programmable Functions For Changing Default Settings

    Programmable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the tumble dryer´s electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.
  • Page 40: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture The Cool air lamp will flash once. level in the Cottons The flashing sequence of the programmes Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected. The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as –...
  • Page 41: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The Minimum Iron Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture Turn the programme selector to Cottons Normal+. level in the Minimum iron programme The Cool air lamp will flash twice. The tumble dryer is designed to dry The flashing sequence of the effectively using as little energy as Drying lamp shows which option is possible.
  • Page 42: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions Anti-crease Turn the programme selector to Cottons Normal. If laundry is not removed as soon as The Cool air lamp will flash three times. the programme has finished, the drum will continue to rotate at The flashing sequence of the intervals for two hours to prevent Drying lamp shows which option is creasing.
  • Page 43: Activating And Deactivating The Buzzer

    Programmable functions Activating and deactivating the Turn the programme selector to Cottons Low temperature. buzzer The Cool air lamp will flash four times. A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hour) to let you know The flashing sequence of the the programme has finished.
  • Page 44: Altering The Standard Drying Level In The Automatic Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the standard drying Turn the programme selector to Machine iron. level in the Automatic programme The Cool air lamp will flash six times. The drying level for this programme The flashing sequence of the is set at a standard Normal level. Drying lamp shows which option is You have the option of changing this currently selected.
  • Page 45: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions Extending the cooling down Turn the programme selector to Smoothing. time The Cool air lamp will flash seven times. The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme The flashing sequence of the can be lengthened if required. This Drying lamp shows which option is makes the garments easier to handle.
  • Page 46: Standby

    Programmable functions Standby Instead of the factory default setting To save energy, the programme you can select another option: sequence/check lamps go out and Not in current programme the indicator lamp for the Start button starts flashing slowly. As described under "Factory default" above.
  • Page 47 Programmable functions Before you begin, ensure that: Turn the programme selector to Woollens hand care. – The tumble dryer is switched off. The Cool air lamp will flash eight times. – The door is closed. The flashing sequence of the –...
  • Page 48 Alteration rights reserved/3409 M.-Nr. 07 62 980 / 00...

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