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Operating instructions

for condenser tumble dryer
T 8812 C Edition 111

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

en - GB

Summary of Contents for T 8812 C

Page 1: ...s for condenser tumble dryer T 8812 C Edition 111 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 en GB ...

Page 2: ...dispose of it at your local community waste recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying The higher the spin the greater the savings that can be made in energy and ...

Page 3: ... selecting a different programme 18 cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry 18 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 18 Programme chart 19 Cottons 19 Minimum iron 20 Automatic plus 20 Timed drying 20 Woollens handcare 20 Cleaning and care 21 Emptying the condensed water container 21 Cleaning the fluff filters 22 Cleaning them whilst dry 22 Cleaning them with water...

Page 4: ...37 Before moving the tumble dryer again e g when moving house 37 External condensed water outlet 38 Arranging the drain hose 38 External drainage via a sink or gully 39 Installation conditions requiring a non return valve 39 Electrical connection 41 Electrical connection U K 41 Consumption data 42 Technical data 43 Programmable functions 45 Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons progr...

Page 5: ...them on to any future owner Correct application This tumble dryer is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use It must only be used as a domestic appliance to dry items which have been washed in a water solution and which are marked on the manufacturer s care label as being suitable for tumble drying If...

Page 6: ...n Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble dryer unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the tumble dryer unsupervised if they have been shown how to do so in a safe way and and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble dryer unsupervised Please supervise...

Page 7: ...d liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the tumble dryer If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from da...

Page 8: ...ntenance The tumble dryer must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer unless authorised to do so by Miele In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the tumble dryer and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches ...

Page 9: ... sufficient intake of air Make sure the tumble dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation Correct use The maximum load of dry laundry for this tumble dryer is 7 kg See the Programme chart for the maximum recommended loads in individual programmes Fire hazard The tumble dryer must not be connected to a controllable socket e g a timer switch or a peak load shut off device If the d...

Page 10: ...or which contain residues of acetone alcohol benzine petrol kerosene stain remover turpentine wax wax remover or other chemicals items which have been splashed with hair lacquer hair spray nail varnish remover or similar substances When washing such heavily soiled items ensure that you use additional detergent and select a high temperature If in doubt wash the items several times Remove all items ...

Page 11: ...he tumble dryer In many programmes the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure that the items remain at a temperature which will not damage them and so that they are not too hot to handle when you remove them this also avoids the danger of the laundry self igniting The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase has been completed As soon as the programme has finishe...

Page 12: ... is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump and in the drain hose The ambient room temperature should be between 2 C and 35 C If the water is drained externally instead of being collected in the condensed water container make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping and the water causing damage Condensed ...

Page 13: ...ine 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 If installing the tumble dryer on a Miele plinth available as an optional accessory please make sure you order the correct one for this tumble dryer Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warnin...

Page 14: ... Anti crease light will light up as confirmation that the dryer has been switched on eDoor button For opening the door cancelling a programme Pressing this button will open the door even when the dryer is switched off at the mains Programmable functions You can if you wish programme the dryer to suit your individual requirements Programmable functions are explained at the end of these operating in...

Page 15: ...ed in a tumble dryer They can however be fluffed up using the Woollens handcare programme Loopknit garments e g T shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on their quality Do not over dry these items When purchasing these garments it is advisable to take their shrinkage properties into account Minimum iron fabric tends to crease more the larger the load This is especially true of very fine we...

Page 16: ...sten hooks and eyes etc Tie fabric belts and apron strings Sew in or remove underwiring from bras B Turn on the tumble dryer Switch the dryer on by pressing the jk button The tumble dryer may be switched on after loading saving energy as the lighting will not come on C Load the tumble dryer Press the Door button to open the door Load the laundry loosely into the drum Do not overload the drum See t...

Page 17: ...ed 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 There is no anti crease phase on the Woollens handcare programme The duration of the anti crease phase can be altered see Programmable functions During the anti crease phase depending on the programme selected the indicator...

Page 18: ...mme selector to Finish Press the Door button Close the door Select another programme and start it cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry Proceed as described in Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started below Switch the dryer off after closing the door Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Press the Door button Open the door Danger of burning Do no...

Page 19: ... Low temperature Use for All fabric with the r symbol on the care label and which are suitable for drying with the Cottons programme Note Delicate laundry is dried at a lower temperature Hand iron Machine iron Use for Cotton or linen fabric e g table linen bed linen starched laundry Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Weight of dry laundry...

Page 20: ...g Use for Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes Timed drying Max load 6 kg 30 min warm air Use for Drying voluminous and multi layered fabric whose layers have different drying characteristics e g jackets pillows For drying individual items e g bath towels swimwear tea towels 15 min cool air Use for Any item which only needs airing Woollens handcare Max load ...

Page 21: ...en the door is opened and closed again Pull out the condensed water container To prevent water running out hold it at the front and towards the back and keep it in a horizontal position when carrying it Empty the container Replace the container in the dryer Condensed water should not be consumed It could lead to health problems for people and animals Condensed water can be put to household use e g...

Page 22: ... as illustrated Use your fingers to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door holder A cleaning brush is available as an optional extra from Miele or use a vacuum cleaner Once clean push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way Also clean the door seal 2 with a damp cloth Use your ...

Page 23: ...e same on the other side Rinse all the filters under hot running water Then shake the filters until no more water droplets are visible Dry the filters thoroughly with care Clean the area underneath these filters e g with a vacuum cleaner Do not replace them if they are damp or wet Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults Push the large filter back into the door holder until it clicks int...

Page 24: ...e housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable stainless steel cleaner following the manufacturer s instructions Do not use solvents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or all purpose cleaners These could damage plastic sufaces and other parts Dry all parts with a soft cloth Cleaning an...

Page 25: ...regular basis Removing the condenser unit Use the yellow lever supplied to open the service panel Insert the lever into the middle of the gap at the top see arrow Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards Then place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Pull the cover forwards Then remove it by pulling it diagonally upwards Turn the lever o...

Page 26: ...the illustration above indicate where to look 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 Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit out as shown Cleaning and care 26 ...

Page 27: ...ing 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 Replace the inner cover making sure the hooks locate correctly Hold it at ...

Page 28: ...se Remedy The tumble dryer fails to start when switched on No obvious cause Have you followed the switch on procedure correctly see How to dry correctly Is the plug correctly inserted in the socket and switched on Is the door closed properly Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped Power cut Following a power cut any previously started programme will resume automatically unless the cooling down pha...

Page 29: ... the tumble dryer after the condenser unit has been cleaned The inner cover of the condenser unit has not been locked properly and or the condenser unit has not been positioned correctly Fluff has collected in the condenser unit housing Ensure that the condenser unit is positioned correctly and lock the inner cover Check the rubber seals Use a cloth to remove any visible fluff from the inside of t...

Page 30: ...le dryer is in operation for increased air flow The vents below the door are blocked Remove any objects that are blocking the vents Detergent residue hair and fine fibres can block the condenser unit Check the condenser unit from time to time and clean it if necessary see Cleaning and Care The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropriate ...

Page 31: ...ght flashes while drying is in progress The programme selector was moved after the start of a programme The programme continues to run as normal Turn the selector back to the original position and the indicator light will go out The programme stops and the Finish Anti crease indicator light comes on The buzzer sounds This is not a fault The electronic unit has recognised that there is not enough l...

Page 32: ...dicates that a programme can be started After the programme has started the flashing will change to a constant light The Start button indicator light is flashing slowly The dryer is in Standby mode This is quite normal and not indicative of any fault See Programmable functions Problem solving guide 32 ...

Page 33: ...n 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 The light specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the light cover Turn the light anti clockwise to remove Replace the lamp To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right un...

Page 34: ...e fascia panel is the interface used by the Miele service technicians during service work for testing purposes and for updating the appliance s programme data Appliance guarantee In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk For information on the appliance guarant...

Page 35: ...ensed water container cControl panel dDoor eService panel for condenser unit fFour height adjustable screw feet gExternal drainage options e g via wash basin wash basin drain outlet or gully See External condensed water outlet Installation 35 ...

Page 36: ...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 Otherwise the building under kit is essential The building under kit is supplied with its own installati...

Page 37: ... therefore very important to ensure that the room is adequately ventilated particularly if the dryer is located in a small room 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 Stacking kits must only be installed ...

Page 38: ...on conditions requiring a non return valve The following optional accessories are available an extension hose a non return valve kit for connection to an external condensed water outlet includes an extension hose Maximum delivery head with non return valve fitted 1 00 m Arranging the drain hose Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stretch it or allow it to become kinked as it could get damaged...

Page 39: ...a non return valve for external water connection available as an optional accessory A non return valve will prevent the risk of back flow out of the dryer which could cause damage A non return valve is required If the tumble dryer is connected to a sink drain outlet see the following section If the tumble dryer is connected to a drainage system already in use by another appliance e g a dishwasher ...

Page 40: ... hose 4 to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut Non return valve 5 has to be fitted with the arrow pointing in the direction of flow i e towards the sink Otherwise water will not drain out of the appliance Fit non return valve 5 to tumble dryer drain hose 6 make sure it is fitted in the correct direction see arrow on non return valve Secure the non return valve us...

Page 41: ...the appliance with a suitable residual current device RCD Contact a qualified electrician for advice Do not connect via an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replaceme...

Page 42: ...st programme in accordance with Regulation 392 2012 EU for energy labelling measured in accordance with EN 61121 All data was calculated using EN 61121 unless otherwise stated Power consumption when switched off 0 15 W Power consumption when not switched off 3 50 W Comparison tests When selecting the Cottons programme drain the condensed water away through the drainage hose Before testing in accor...

Page 43: ...ight 51 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 7 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx 3 5 litres Hose length 1 5 m Maximum delivery head 1 5 m Maximum drain hose length 4 m Length of connection cable 2 m Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Lamp wattage See data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data Test certificates awar...

Page 44: ...ammable 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 44 ...

Page 45: ...n CWait until the Start indicator light lights up constantly D and then release the Start button The Cooling down light will flash once The flashing sequence of the Drying light shows which option is currently selected If the Drying light is not flashing the residual moisture level will be increased and laundry will be damper If the Drying light flashes once the residual moisture level will remain...

Page 46: ...nstantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Cottons t The Cooling down light will flash twice The flashing sequence of the Drying light shows which option is currently selected If the Drying light is not flashing the residual moisture level will be increased and laundry will be damper If the Drying light flashes once the residual moisture level will remain on the S...

Page 47: ...n whilst carrying out steps B C BSwitch the dryer on CWait until the Start indicator light lights up constantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Cottons Normal The Cooling down light will flash three times The flashing sequence of the Drying light shows which option is currently selected If the Drying light is not flashing Anti crease is deactivated If the Drying...

Page 48: ...ssed in whilst carrying out steps B C BSwitch the dryer on CWait until the Start indicator light lights up constantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Cottons Normal The Cooling down light will flash four times The flashing sequence of the Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected If the Drying light is not flashing the buzzer is deactivated If the Dry...

Page 49: ...hts up constantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Cottons Hand iron The Cooling down light will flash six times The flashing sequence of the Drying light shows which option is currently selected If the Drying indicator light is not flashing the standard drying level is Hand iron If the Drying light flashes once the standard drying level will remain at Normal fac...

Page 50: ...rying out steps B C BSwitch the dryer on CWait until the Start indicator light lights up constantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Cottons Machine iron The Cooling down light will flash seven times The flashing sequence of the Drying light shows which option is currently selected If the Drying indicator light is not flashing the cooling down time is not extende...

Page 51: ...lected after the dryer has been switched on after a programme has started They will however come on for 10 minutes at the end of the programme or the end of the anti crease phase The buzzer if selected will sound for 10 minutes at the end of the programme Factory default Not in current programme As described under On above However they will stay on after the programme has started and remain visibl...

Page 52: ... times The flashing sequence of the Drying light shows which option is currently selected If the Drying light is not flashing On has been selected If the Drying light flashes once Factory default Not in current programme has been selected If the Drying light flashes twice Off has been selected FPressing the Start button switches between the 3 options GSwitch the dryer off The setting you have sele...

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