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- Page 1 Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8428 C 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.
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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 After Sales service ..........34 Future updates (PC) .
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Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions
(voltage and connected Any other applications may be load) match the mains electricity dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable supply. If in any doubt, consult a for damage resulting from incorrect or qualified electrician. improper use or operation. -
Page 6: Correct Use
Always close the door after use. This way you will avoid the danger of: If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele – children climbing onto or into the approved service technician to protect dryer or hiding things in it. - Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions The dryer must not be used without Condensed water is not drinking the fluff filters in place or if the fluff water. filters are damaged in any way. It can cause health problems in both people and animals. The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place.
- Page 8 To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried Accessory parts may only be fitted in this tumble dryer: when expressly approved by Miele. If – fabrics which contain a large non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, proportion of rubber, foam rubber or performance and product liability rubber-like materials.
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Page 9: 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 10 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 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 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 dryer. - Page 13 How to dry correctly D Select a programme Important: Please note that the programme duration shown in the display will vary according to the programme selected (see "Programme duration/Estimated time remaining"). The Woollens handcare, Silks handcare and the Smoothing programmes cannot be changed.
- Page 14 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 15: Extra Options / Delay Start
Extra 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. -
Page 16: 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 17 Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load: 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics Note – This programme only fluffs up woollen garments. – Fabrics are not completely dried in 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 18 Programme chart Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg* 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 temperature Select the Low temperature option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label.
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Page 19: Changing The Programme Sequence
Changing the programme sequence Changing a programme while Interrupting a programme it is running ^ Switch the dryer off. You cannot change to another To continue drying programme once a programme has ^ Switch the dryer on. started (this prevents unintentional alterations). -
Page 20: Electronic System Lock
Electronic system lock D Now slowly turn the programme The system lock prevents the dryer selector six positions stage by stage being used without your knowledge. in an anti-clockwise direction. Each of the six programme indicator It can be activated if wished. lights must come on one after the other. -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Cleaning The Tumble Dryer
Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply. Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available to order from your Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. ^ Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy 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 sounds. – Then start the programme again. – If the Clean out airways indicator light comes on again, contact the Miele Service Dept. The Empty out The condensed water – Empty out the condensed 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 dryer 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
Optional accessories hand side below the drum aperture. Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for... -
Page 35: 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 36: Rear View
Installation Rear view Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run A building-under kit* with a coverplate to replace the appliance lid is required. It must be fitted by a suitably qualified person to ensure electrical safety. N.B. If you wish to push your appliance under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid the building under kit is not necessary. -
Page 37: Levelling The Tumble Dryer
Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be The appliance must be perfectly level combined with a Miele washing to ensure safe and proper operation. machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (available to order) to match your dryer is required. -
Page 38: External Condensed Water Outlet
Installation External condensed water ^ There will be a small amount of residual water in the drain hose. outlet Have a container ready to collect this. 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. -
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
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 42: Consumption Data
Consumption data Programme Load Final spin speed Energy Duration in a domestic washing machine Minutes Cottons 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 3.30 Normal 1200 3.00 1400 2.85 1600 2.55 1800 2.50 Cottons 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 2.65 Hand iron 1200 2.35 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 51 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx. -
Page 44: 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 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. extra options selected for a B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. programme. The duration selected for the timed Wait until the indicator light for the drying programmes will also be 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 a B-C. button is pressed. 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 of the UK, 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/0608 M.-Nr. 07 220 820 / 00...