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Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8422 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.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. This appliance is not intended for...
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If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. In the event of a fault or for cleaning...
Correct use To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – 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 desposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
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– 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.
Control panel a Low temperature button Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature. b Drying level button with indicator lights c Display d Delay start button This button is used for: - Selecting the duration of the Timed drying programmes - Delaying the start of a programme e Buzzer button An audible tone sounds at the end of...
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Operating the tumble dryer Display The following are selected via the display: – Delay start – Duration of the Cool air and Warm air programmes – Programmable functions The display also shows: – Programme duration – Programme stage Drying Cooling down Finish –...
Care symbols Before drying check the drying symbol on the care label. If there are no symbols, dry at your own risk! q ..Dry at normal temperature r ... . Dry at low temperature s .
How to dry correctly Brief instructions The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your dryer. A Sort the laundry To ensure an even drying result separate out the washed laundry and sort it according to: .
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D Select a programme ^ Select the programme you want. The indicator lamp for the programme selected will light up. A drying level or extra option indicator light may also light up, and the duration may also be displayed. Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, Automatic, Shirts, Denim and Outerwear programmes ^ Press the Drying level button...
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How to dry correctly F Start the programme The Start/Stop button will flash when a programme is being selected. The flashing indicates that a programme can be started. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. The Start/Stop button will now light up constantly.
Low 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. – On some programmes Low temperature is a standard part of the programme and so cannot be deselected.
Programme chart Cottons 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.
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Woollens handcare 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.
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Programme chart Automatic Normal, Hand iron Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Shirts 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.
Once a programme has started - changing the programme You cannot change to another programme once a programme has started (this prevents unintentional alterations). You will need to cancel the current programme before you can select a new one. - cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme ^ Press the Start/Stop button.
Electronic system lock The system lock prevents the dryer being used without your knowledge. It can be activated if wished. The dryer's electronics are then locked. The dryer can still be switched on but a programme cannot be started. – If an attempt is made to start a programme, the indicator light for the Low temperature button will come on and a key symbol 0-§...
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.
You could also use a cleaning brush which is available as an optional extra from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department, or use a vacuum cleaner. ^ Also clean the door seal (2) with a damp cloth.
Cleaning them with water If there is a great deal of compacted fluff on any of the filters, they can be removed and cleaned under hot running water. ^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter out of the door as described previously.
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.
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. Check the condenser unit at least twice a year.
Cleaning and care ^ Pull the condenser unit out of its housing by the handle. Checking the condenser unit ^ Hold the condenser unit up to the light as shown. ^ Check to see if there is any fluff inside The arrows in the illustration above indicate where to look.
^ Then flush the unit through from the front. ^ Check the condenser unit again for any visible fluff and if necessary flush it through again until it has all gone. ^ Remove any soiling still visible inside the housing unit by hand using a damp cloth.
(see "Electronic system lock"). – Switch the dryer off and then on again. – Then start the programme again. If the programme stops again and Cooling down or Finish flashes again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department.
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– Then start the programme again. – If the Clean out airways indicator light comes on again, contact the Miele Service Dept. – Empty out the condensed water container. – Check the drain hose. To switch off the indicator light: –...
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause 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 even switches may be insufficient (e.g.
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Problem Water leaks from the dryer after the condenser unit has been cleaned. Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after drying. There is a build-up of fluff. Problem solving guide Possible cause – The inner cover of the condenser unit has not been locked properly and/or the condenser...
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Problem solving guide Problem The tumble dryer fails to start when switched on. The interior drum lighting does not come Possible cause No obvious cause. The lighting switches off automatically (to save energy). The lamp needs changing. Remedy – Is the dryer switched –...
The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Problem solving guide The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover.
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.
Front view a Mains connection cable b Condensed water container c Control panel d Door e Service panel for condenser unit f Four height-adjustable screw feet g External drainage options (e.g. via wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, or gully). Installation...
Installation Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when moving the appliance (see arrows) b Air inlet vent for cooling the condenser unit c Mains connection cable d External drainage of the condensed water e Accessories for connection to a sink drain outlet Installation site Make sure the dryer door can be...
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.
Installation External condensed water outlet 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. The condensed water can also be drained off directly if the tumble dryer is installed near a sink, drain outlet etc.
External drainage via a sink or gully ^ See "Front view" illustration. If you want to drain the water off into a sink you will need to secure the hose carefully, e.g. by tying it to a tap to make sure it cannot slip during use.
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Installation 1 Adapter 2 Nut 3 Hose clip 4 End of the hose 5 Non-return valve 6 Tumble dryer drain hose ^ 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.
Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out.
Consumption data Programme Cottons Normal Cottons Hand iron Minimum iron Normal Minimum iron Hand iron Delicates normal Automatic Normal Shirts Normal Denim Normal Woollens handcare Silks handcare Smoothing Outerwear Normal * Weight of dry laundry ** EN 61121:2005 test programme All data without a "star"...
Height Height for building under Width Depth Depth with door open Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight Drum volume Maximum capacity Capacity of condensed water container approx. 3.5 litres Drain hose length Maximum delivery head Maximum drain hose length Length of connection cable Voltage Connected load...
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.
Extending the range of the drying levels You can extend the range of the drying levels for many of the programmes: Machine iron+ (drier than Machine iron). Hand iron+ (drier than Hand iron). Normal+ (drier than Normal). In addition the Extra dry drying level can be made available for the Delicates and Denim programmes.
Programmable functions Altering the volume of the buzzer The buzzer has two volumes. Normal The buzzer sounds at the end of a programme (default setting). Loud The buzzer sounds at maximum volume at the end of a programme. Follow steps A to F to programme and store in memory.
Memory function The electronics will memorise any extra options selected for a programme. The duration selected for the timed drying programmes will also be stored in memory. These settings will be selected automatically the next time the programme is chosen. You can either accept these or change them by pressing the appropriate button.
Programmable functions Extending the cooling down time The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be lengthened if required. This makes the garments easier to handle. The cooling down time – can be extended by 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
Clean out airways indicator Fluff should be removed after drying. The Clean out airways indicator will remind you to clean the filters when a certain amount of fluff has collected in the filters. You can decide at what level of fluff this reminder should be given.
Programmable functions Keypad tone An audible tone sounds each time a button is pressed. Follow steps A to F to programme and store in memory. Before you begin, first ensure that: – The tumble dryer is switched off. – The door is closed. A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B-C.
Adjusting the dryer's electronics for very soft water Extremely soft water can affect the sensitivity of the control electronics. If the dryer is installed in an area with very soft water, you should contact your local water supplier for information and advice regarding water hardness and water conductivity.