Miele T 8812 C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for condenser tumble dryer
T 8812 C Edition 111
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. 09 873 580

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8812 C Edition 111 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.
  • 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 Problem solving guide ..........28 General problems .
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 6 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 7 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the tumble dryer be guaranteed. The tumble dryer must be isolated from the electricity supply in the event of a fault and during cleaning and maintenance.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection" and "Technical data". The socket must be easily accessible after installation in order to disconnect the tumble dryer from the electricity supply. Do not block the gap between the base of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this appliance: – items which have not been washed. – items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be tumble dried: – items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professional dry-cleaning agents). – fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like materials.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged in any way. The fluff filters must be cleaned regularly. The tumble dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place.
  • Page 13 If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated. A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional accessory). Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele tumble dryer and Miele washing machine.
  • Page 14: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Programme selector For selecting the drying programme. The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. b Programme sequence and check lights c Start button for starting a programme. The Start indicator light will flash as soon as a programme can be started. It lights up constantly once the programme has started.
  • Page 15: Notes On Laundry Care

    Notes on laundry care Garment care label symbols – Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and underwear) tend to shrink depending Drying on their quality. Do not over-dry Normal/higher temperature these items. When purchasing these garments it is advisable to take their Reduced temperature: shrinkage properties into account.
  • Page 16: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly C Load the tumble dryer Brief instructions The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) ^ Press the Door button to open the show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the dryer.
  • Page 17 How to dry correctly D Select a programme After the programme has finished, the drum will continue to rotate at intervals in a special rhythm depending on the programme selected to prevent laundry creasing, if you do not wish to remove it immediately.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons t ** Max. load 7 kg* Use for Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal residual moisture levels. Notes – Items are dried to a Normal level only. – The Cottons t programme is the most energy-efficient for drying cotton items with normal residual moisture levels.
  • Page 20: Minimum Iron

    Programme chart Minimum iron Max. load 3 kg* Normal, Hand iron Use for Minimum iron cotton, synthetic and mixed fibre fabric, e.g. tops, dresses, trousers, skirts and table cloths. Note With the Hand iron drying level, items are dried with very little creasing, depending on fabric type and amount of laundry.
  • 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 dryer has been connected for external drainage (see "Installation"). Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme. The Empty container indicator will light up if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    The fluff which is created by the drying is available as an optional extra from process is collected by the fluff filters in Miele or use a vacuum cleaner. the door and the door opening. Clean ^ Once clean, push the filter back into the filters after each drying 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

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply. Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available to order 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

    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 29 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There is a build-up of Fluff is principally the result Fluff is collected by the fluff fluff. of friction when garments filters and can be easily are being worn and removed (see "Cleaning washed.
  • Page 30 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Drying is The dryer is not working – Remove any fluff, hair or taking too long, efficiently or economically*. residual detergent. or the The most likely cause is a – Rinse the filters if necessary programme build-up of fluff, hair or and then dry them...
  • Page 31: Check And Fault Messages

    The buzzer sounds. If the programme stops again and the indicator light flashes again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The Finish/ The programme selector Turn the selector back to Anti-crease indicator was moved after the start of...
  • Page 32 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The Start button The flashing indicates After the programme has indicator light that a programme can be started, the flashing will flashes/does not flash. started. change to a constant light. The Start button The dryer is in Standby See "Programmable indicator light is...
  • 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 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. N.B. A call-out charge will be Please note that telephone calls may applied for service visits where the...
  • 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. See "External condensed water outlet").
  • 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

    Otherwise drying durations may be longer. 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 38: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation ^ There will be a small amount of External condensed water 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 hose 4 to adapter ^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut.
  • 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 Load Final spin speed Residual Energy Duration in a domestic moisture washing machine Minutes Cottons t 1000 4.14 1000 2.28 Cottons Normal 1200 3.75 1400 3.55 1600 3.15 1800 3.10 Cottons Hand iron 1000 3.10 1200 2.75 1400 2.55 1600 2.20...
  • Page 43: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 587 mm Depth with door open 1060 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 51 kg...
  • 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 Altering the residual moisture The Cooling down light will flash once. level in the Cottons The flashing sequence of the programme Drying light shows which option is currently selected. The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as –...
  • Page 46: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The Minimum Iron Programme

    Programmable functions E Turn the programme selector to Altering the residual moisture Cottons t . level in the Minimum iron programme The Cooling down light will flash twice. The tumble dryer is designed to dry The flashing sequence of the effectively using as little energy as Drying light shows which option is possible.
  • Page 47: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions E Turn the programme selector to Anti-crease Cottons Normal+. If laundry is not removed as soon as The Cooling down light will flash three the programme has finished, the times. drum will continue to rotate at intervals for two hours to prevent The flashing sequence of the creasing.
  • Page 48: Activating And Deactivating The Buzzer

    Programmable functions E Turn the programme selector to Activating and deactivating the Cottons Normal. buzzer The Cooling down light will flash four A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a times. maximum of 1 hour) to let you know the programme has finished. The flashing sequence of the Drying lamp shows which option is The tumble dryer is delivered with the...
  • Page 49: Altering The Standard Drying Level In The Automatic Plus Programme

    Programmable functions E Turn the programme selector to Altering the standard drying Cottons Hand iron. level in the Automatic plus programme The Cooling down light will flash six times. The drying level for this programme is set at a standard Normal level. The flashing sequence of the You have the option of changing this Drying light shows which option is...
  • Page 50: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions E Turn the programme selector to Extending the cooling down Cottons Machine iron. time The Cooling down light will flash seven The cooling down phase which takes times. place before the end of a programme can be lengthened if required. This The flashing sequence of the makes garments easier to handle.
  • Page 51: Standby

    Programmable functions Standby Factory default. Not in current programme To save energy, the programme As described under "On" above. sequence/check lights go out and However, they will stay on after the the indicator light for the Start button programme has started and remain starts flashing slowly.
  • Page 52 Programmable functions E Turn the programme selector to Before you begin, ensure that: Woollens handcare. – The tumble dryer is switched off. The Cooling down light will flash eight – The door is closed. times. – The programme selector is at Finish. The flashing sequence of the A Press the Start button and keep it Drying light shows which option is...
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