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Miele T 8433 C Operating Instructions Manual
Miele T 8433 C Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 8433 C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 8433 C
en - AU, NZ
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine.
M.-Nr. 07 136 400

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8433 C en - AU, NZ It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 07 136 400...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a material competent person. The transport and protective packing The plug must be rendered useless has been selected from materials which and the cable cut off directly behind the are environmentally friendly for disposal appliance or the machine to prevent...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Problem solving guide ..........29 General problems .
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other usage is not supported by lead to personal injury and damage the manufacturer and could be to property. dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or To avoid the risk of accidents and improper use or operation of the tumble damage to the tumble dryer, please dryer..
  • 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 – Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes, wax removers and other chemicals (e.g. mops and floor cloths)should be washed in hot water with extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the Warning: Do not switch the tumble following textiles or products must not dryer off before the end of the drying be dried in this tumble dryer: programme. If this was done and the laundry was then removed immediately, –...
  • Page 9 / or condensed Accessories water container. The ambient room temperature should Only use genuine Miele spare parts be between +2°C and +35°C. and accessories with this appliance. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, If the water is drained externally...
  • Page 10: Guide To The Machine

    Guide to the machine Control panel a PROGRAMME buttons e- g Start/Stop button with indicator lights For starting the programme selected For selecting a drying programme. and cancelling a programme once it has started. b Extra option buttons The indicator light flashes while a with indicator lights programme is being selected and Various extra options can be added...
  • Page 11: Features

    PC / Optical interface – the programme duration (time remaining); The indicator light marked PC can be used by Miele Service technicians as – the delay start time; an optical interface to update your – check messages; machine in future years.
  • Page 12: 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 depending on the quality of the item. symbol on the care label. If there are They can be partially dried using the no symbols, dry at your own risk! Smoothing programme.
  • Page 13: 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 14 How to dry correctly D Select a programme Automatic, Cottons, Minimum iron/Delicates, Shirts and Denim programmes ^ You can change to another programme by pressing the e or - ^ Press the button underneath Drying button. level repeatedly until the indicator –...
  • Page 15 How to dry correctly E Select any extra options Select the buzzer if wished Selecting/deselecting A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programme has finished. The buzzer can be switched on or off even after a programme has started.
  • Page 16 How to dry correctly E Start the programme F Remove the laundry when the programme has finished ^ Press the Start/Stop button. The Anti-crease/Finish indicator light – The indicator light for the Start/Stop will come on to indicate that the button will then change from flashing programme has finished.
  • Page 17: Extra Options

    Extra options Short For drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures and fabrics with the q symbol on the care label. Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics. – The programme duration is shorter. Cool air Select this option when you only want to air garments with cool air.
  • Page 18: Delay Start

    Delay start To select Delay start While the delay start time is counting down, you can still add laundry to the The start of a programme can be drum: delayed by up to 24 hours (24^). ^ To do this, first switch the dryer off and open the door.
  • Page 19: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg* Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Mixed loads of cotton and minimum iron fabrics. Sort according to colour. Extra option Anti-crease Cottons Max. load: 6 kg* Extra dry, Normal+, Normal Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as: e.g.: towelling, jerseywear, T-shirts, underwear.
  • Page 20: Woollens Handcare

    Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load: 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics Note – 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 21: 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 22: Electronic System Lock

    Electronic system lock To deactivate the lock The system lock prevents your Before you begin, first ensure that: machine being used without your knowledge. – The tumble dryer is switched off. – The door is closed. It can be activated if wished. A Press the Anti-crease and Drying The dryer's electronics are locked.
  • Page 23: 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 Container indicator light will come on if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 30 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There is a build Fluff is principally the result of Fluff is collected by the fluff up of fluff. friction when garments are filters and can be easily being worn and washed. removed (see "Cleaning and Machine drying hardly care").
  • Page 31 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying process Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the goes on too long or following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again even switches off. to start the programme again. Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window dryer may be insufficient...
  • Page 32 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. and/or the condenser and lock the inner unit has not been...
  • Page 33: Check And Fault Indicator Lights

    – Then start the programme again. If the programme stops again and the indicator light flashes again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The Container The condensed water – Empty out the condensed water...
  • Page 34 If the programme stops again The buzzer sounds. and the indicator light flashes again there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The time remaining This is not a fault. The programme has taken pauses. longer than was estimated at the The drying process is Bars =...-...
  • Page 35: 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 36: After Sales Service

    Optional accessories for these dryers located on the data plate situated on are available from your Miele Chartered the right hand side below the drum Agent or from the Miele Spare Parts aperture. Department. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.
  • Page 37: Installation

    Installation Front view a Supply cable for electrical e Service panel for condenser unit connection f Four height-adjustable screw feet b Condensed water container g External drainage options (e.g. via c Control panel wash basin, wash basin drain outlet, or gully). d Door...
  • Page 38: Rear View

    Installation Rear view Transporting the machine to its installation site When moving the machine, you can hold it by the lid where it protrudes to the rear of the dryer. To manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing case to its installation site you will also need to hold it by the front feet.
  • Page 39: Levelling The Machine

    Installation Replacing the lid Levelling the machine If the lid has been removed in order to fit a coverplate, ensure that, if the lid is ever replaced, it fits securely into the rear holders. Otherwise, it is not properly secure for transport. The machine must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper operation.
  • Page 40: Room In Which The Dryer Is Located

    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 41: External Condensed Water Outlet

    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 machine is installed near a sink, drain outlet etc.
  • Page 42: 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 43 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.
  • Page 44: Electrical Connection

    Installation Electrical connection Important This tumble dryer is supplied ready for The wires in the mains lead are connection to an a.c. single phase coloured in accordance with the supply. The machine is supplied with a following code: mains cable with moulded plug. Green/yellow = earth The accesibility of the plug must be Blue = neutral...
  • Page 45: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Programme Load Final spin speed Energy Duration in a domestic washing machine Minutes Cottons Normal 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 3.35 1200 3.05 1400 2.90 1600 2.75 1800 2.50 Cottons Hand iron rr 1000 (60 % residual moisture)** 2.70 1200 2.40...
  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth 587 mm Depth with door open 1062 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight 54 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx.
  • Page 47 Programmable functions for changing standard settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine's electronics to suit changing requirements. Programmable functions can be altered at any time.
  • Page 48: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions A Press the Start/Stop button and keep Altering the residual moisture it pressed in whilst carrying out steps level in the Cottons B-C. programme B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. The machine is designed to dry Wait until the indicator light for the effectively using as little energy as Start/Stop button lights up constantly .
  • Page 49: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The Minimum Iron/Delicates Programme

    Programmable functions A Press the Start/Stop button and keep Altering the residual moisture it pressed in whilst carrying out steps level in the Minimum B-C. iron/Delicates programme B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. The machine is designed to dry Wait until the indicator light for the effectively using as little energy as Start/Stop button lights up constantly ...
  • Page 50: Memory Function

    Programmable functions A Press the Start/Stop button and keep Memory function it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B-C. The electronics will memorise the drying level and any extra options B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. selected for the current drying programme.
  • Page 51: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions A Press the Start/Stop button and keep Extending the cooling down 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 52: Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions D Press the Buzzer button four times. Airways indicator – The Buzzer indicator light will flash A clogged filter is a fire hazard! on and off slowly once. The lint filter must be cleaned after – P and 2 (default setting) will flash every program.
  • Page 53: Keypad Tone

    Programmable functions A Press the Start/Stop button and keep Keypad tone it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B-C. An audible tone sounds each time a button is pressed. B Press the I-On/0-Off button in. The machine is delivered with the Wait until the indicator light for the keypad tone deactivated.
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