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Buzzer

The buzzer has two volumes.

Normal (Factory default)
The buzzer sounds at the end of a
programme.

Loud
The buzzer sounds at maximum volume
at the end of a programme.

Keypad tone

An audible tone sounds each time a
button is pressed.

Factory default: Off.

Contrast

Brightness

There are ten different display
contrast and display brightness
settings.

The bar chart shows you the setting.
Factory default: a medium setting.

Standby

To save energy, the display goes out
after 10 minutes and the indicator
light for the

Start/Stop

button will start

flashing slowly.

There are two options:

Standby is activated:

– if a programme is not selected within

10 minutes of the machine being
switched on.

– 10 minutes after a programme has

started.

– 10 minutes after the end of a

programme.

not in current prog.
(Factory default)

– Standby is activated if a programme

is not selected within 10 minutes of
the machine being switched on and
after the end of a programme.
(Standby is not activated after a
programme has started).

Pressing one of the buttons switches
the display back on again.

Memory

The electronics will memorise the
drying level and any extra options
selected for the current drying
programme.

Factory default: Off.

Programmable functions

Summary of Contents for T 9246 C

Page 1: ...structions for condenser tumble dryer T 9246 C To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time G M Nr 06 731 710 ...

Page 2: ...g centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long dry...

Page 3: ...rst time 12 Notes on laundry care 13 Care symbols 13 Tips on drying 13 How to dry correctly 14 Brief instructions 14 Extra options 17 Low temperature 17 Short 17 Anti crease 17 Buzzer 17 Delay start 18 Programme chart 19 Changing the programme sequence 23 Changing a programme while it is running 23 Cancelling a programme 23 Interrupting a programme 23 Adding or removing laundry after a programme h...

Page 4: ...t messages in the display 31 Other problems 33 Changing the lamp 36 After sales service 37 Repairs 37 Future updates PC 37 Guarantee 37 Optional accessories 37 Installation and connection 38 Front view 38 Rear view 39 Installation site 39 Transporting the machine to its installation site 39 Levelling the machine 40 Room ventilation 40 Before moving the machine again e g when moving house 40 Extern...

Page 5: ...hnical data 46 Programmable functions 48 To access programmable functions 48 Language J 48 Drying level cottons 49 Drying level min iron 49 Extended cool down 49 Airways indicator 49 Lock code 50 Buzzer 51 Keypad tone 51 Contrast 51 Brightness 51 Standby 51 Memory 51 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...rom improper use or operation Technical safety Before setting up the machine check it for any externally visible damage Do not install or use a damaged machine Before connecting the machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate match the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when continuity ...

Page 7: ...by genuine Miele original spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the mac...

Page 8: ...rring when the machine is used The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place Do not install the machine in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring At temperatures around freezing point the machine may not be able to operate properly There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump hoses and or condensed water container The ambient room temp...

Page 9: ...the machine to tip up Always close the door after use This way you will avoid the danger of children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it pets or other small animals climbing into it Safety with children This machine is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury keep children away from the machine at all times and supervise them whilst you are using it Do not allow children to play on...

Page 10: ...elay start e Drying level button For selecting the drying level f Duration button For selecting the duration for the Cool air and Warm air programmes gPC Optical interface This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future hProgramme selector The indicator light shows which programme has been selected iI On 0 O...

Page 11: ...ng for a more accurate reading Because of this the time displayed can alter during the course of a programme In the same way the Woollens handcare Silks handcare and Smoothing programmes can finish earlier than expected if a certain temperature is reached This can happen with particularly fine fabrics very small loads or if items were partly dry beforehand Delay start The delay start time selected...

Page 12: ...select the language you require for the display You can select a different language from the one shown It is also possible to change the language at any time via the programmable functions F english Turn the programme selector until the language you require apears in the display Confirm your selection by pressing the Start Stop button You can now load the laundry into the dryer and select a progra...

Page 13: ...ncy to shrink depending on the quality of the item They can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Pure linen should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the care label as the surface of the fabric may otherwise become rough They can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Loopknit garments e g T shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on t...

Page 14: ...ten 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 I On 0 Off button in The tumble dryer may be switched on after loading saving energy as the light 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 dru...

Page 15: ...programmes Important Please note that the programme duration shown in the display will vary according to the programme selected see Programme duration Estimated time remaining You cannot alter the drying level of the Woollens handcare Silks handcare and Smoothing programmes Select the duration for the Cool air and Warm air programmes Duration 2 00 Select the duration from 15 minutes up to 2 hours ...

Page 16: ...ar in the display The programme will not finish until the cooling down phase has been completed There is no cooling down phase at the end of the Woollens handcare Silks handcare and Smoothing programmes G Remove the laundry when the programme has finished Anti crease if selected and Finish will appear in the display to indicate that the programme has finished The buzzer if selected will sound at i...

Page 17: ...mme and so cannot be deselected Short For drying fabrics which can withstand higher temperatures and have q on the care label Do not use on minimum iron or delicate fabrics Fabrics are dried more quickly Anti crease Helps prevent creasing if laundry is not normally removed immediately after the end of a programme The drum will turn at intervals for an hour after the programme has finished Buzzer A...

Page 18: ...p button The following will appear in the display 4 30 until Start After the delay start time has elapsed the drying programme will start and the estimated programme duration will show in the display Cancelling delay start before it has begun to count down Press the Delay start button again when 24 h is showing in the display Cancelling delay start after it has begun counting down Press the Start ...

Page 19: ...le linen bed linen starched laundry Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Extra options Low temperature select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label Short Anti crease Minimum iron Max load 3 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton synthetic or blended fabrics e g shirts blouse...

Page 20: ...erature Low temperature cannot be deselected Silks handcare Max load 1 kg Fabric type Silks e g blouses and shirts Notes Smooths out creasing 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 Extra option Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Anti crease Smoothing Max load 3 kg Fabr...

Page 21: ...ts and blouses Extra options Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Anti crease Denim Max load 3 kg Normal Hand iron r Fabric type Denim garments e g jeans jackets skirts shirts Extra options Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Anti crease Outerwear Max load 2 kg Normal Hand iron r Garment Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer Extra option Anti cre...

Page 22: ...g them to find the optimum time Tip You can use the Warm air programme to help remove odours from cotton clothing which has been worn but it still clean select a duration of between 1 2 and 1 hour Items must be suitable for drying in a tumble dryer Dampen the garments a little beforehand or add a fabric conditioner sheet The Warm air programme will not be as effective at removing odours from any p...

Page 23: ...u press the Start Stop button again during the cooling down phase Finish will appear in the display Switch the dryer off and then on again You can now select a different programme Interrupting a programme Switch the dryer off To continue drying Switch the dryer on The programme will continue as long as the cooling down phase has not been reached Adding or removing laundry after a programme has sta...

Page 24: ...he door fully Otherwise the door and the front panel of the condensed water container could suffer damage when pulling the container out Pull out the container 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 an...

Page 25: ...the filter Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door opening 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 Once clean push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way Use your...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...eaner 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 The machine must never be hosed down Dry all parts with a soft cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic an...

Page 28: ...airways message appears If the dryer is used frequently then check the condenser unit after approx 100 drying cycles Clean it if necessary Removing the condenser unit Open the service panel Hold the panel securely when doing this Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards and place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Tilt the cover forward...

Page 29: ...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 29 ...

Page 30: ...t 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 an angle and push it gently downwards Then turn the lever upwards into the h...

Page 31: ...oblem Possible cause Remedy Adjust the load the programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds This is not a fault The electronic unit has recognised that there is no laundry in the drum and cancelled the programme Drying individual garments or items which are already dry can also cause the programme to be cancelled Use the Warm air programme timed drying to dry individual items To delete the fault mess...

Page 32: ...Switch the dryer off and then back on again You can adjust the setting which controls when or if the message Clean out airways appears Programmable functions Airways indicator Clean out airways the programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds See above for possible causes and their remedies To delete the fault message Switch the dryer off and then back on again Then start the programme again If the fa...

Page 33: ...y The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropriate spin speed The tumble dryer has been overloaded Do not exceed the maximum load for the programme selected Metallic components e g zips have prevented the dryer from registering the correct moisture level in the laundry Open zips next time If the problem occurs again dry garments with long...

Page 34: ...ing Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after drying Synthetic fibres tend to attract static charge Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric conditioner to the final rinse in the washing programme or a fabric conditioner sheet to the load when drying There is a build up of fluff Fluff is principally the result of friction when garments are being worn and washe...

Page 35: ...n a different language A different language has been selected Set the language you want The flag symbol will guide you See Language at the end of this booklet The Start Stop button indicator light flashes when a programme is being selected This is not a fault The flashing indicates that a programme can be started After the programme has started the flashing will change to a constant light The disp...

Page 36: ...st 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 The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover Replace the lamp To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click in...

Page 37: ...on the data plate visible when the door is opened Future updates PC The indicator light marked PC is the interface used by Miele service technicians during service work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Guarantee Please see the guarantee card supplied with your machine Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer or ...

Page 38: ...d water container dDoor eService panel for condenser unit fFour height adjustable screw feet gAir inlet and outlet vent for cooling the condenser unit hExternal drainage options e g via wash basin wash basin drain outlet or gully Installation and connection 38 ...

Page 39: ...n site Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation The machine lid must not be removed The machine must not be built under 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 i...

Page 40: ...he room It is very important particulary if the room is small to ensure adequate ventilation Opening a window for example will allow more air to enter the room Otherwise running times and energy consumption could be increased Before moving the machine again e g when moving house After each use a small quantity of condensed water will collect in the area around the pump This water can run out if th...

Page 41: ... risk of back flow See Installation 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 beco...

Page 42: ... on site water drainage system is not fitted with a non return valve or an appropriate air gap one must be fitted to prevent the risk of back flow a non return valve kit is available as an optional accessory Otherwise water could leak out of the dryer and 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 drye...

Page 43: ... adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut The non return valve 5 must only be fitted in an upright position or at a slight angle see illustration If it is fitted in a horizontal position it will not work correctly Fit the non return valve 5 to the drain hose of the dryer 6 make sure it is in the correct position see illustration Secure the non return valve using hose ...

Page 44: ...dual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 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 repl...

Page 45: ... Automatic Normal 3 5 800 2 10 85 Shirts Normal 2 0 600 1 15 41 Denim Normal 3 0 900 2 00 96 Woollens handcare 2 0 1000 0 15 4 Smoothing 3 0 1000 0 30 8 Weight of dry laundry EN 61121 2000 test programme EN 61121 2005 test programme All data without a star against it was calculated using EN 61121 2000 Before testing in accordance with EN 61121 dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70 residual moi...

Page 46: ...r container approx 3 5 litres Hose length 1 50 m Maximum delivery head 1 50 m Maximum drain hose length 4 00 m Length of connection cable 2 00 m Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate plug Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 46 ...

Page 47: ...ogrammable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine s electronics to suit changing requirements Programmable functions can be altered at any time 47 ...

Page 48: ...uire appears in the display EPress the Start Stop button to confirm your selection To alter a programmable function You can see the different options available for a programmable function by turning the programme selector The option which is currently set will have a tick L beside it FTurn the programme selector until the option you want appears in the display GPress the Start Stop button to activ...

Page 49: ... minute increments up to a maximum of 18 minutes You cannot extend the cooling down time for the Warm air Cool air Woollens handcare Silks handcare or Smoothing programmes Airways indicator Fluff should be removed after drying The Clean out airways message will remind you to clean the filters when a certain amount of fluff has collected You can decide at what level of fluff this reminder should be...

Page 50: ...until the first number appears in the display Confirm your selection of the number by pressing the Start Stop button Repeat the process until all three numbers have been entered 2 5 0 Press the Start Stop button to confirm the code The following will appear in the display Lock code activated Once the machine is switched off it can only be used again if the code is entered To use the dryer when the...

Page 51: ... Start Stop button will start flashing slowly There are two options On Standby is activated if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine being switched on 10 minutes after a programme has started 10 minutes after the end of a programme not in current prog Factory default Standby is activated if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine being switched on and af...

Page 52: ...M Nr 06 731 710 01 en GB Alteration rights reserved 1306 ...

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