Miele T 260 Operating Instructions Manual Download

Page: 1 / 52

Operating instructions
for vented tumble dryer
T 260

To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is

essential

to read these

Operating instructions before
it is installed or used for the first time.

M.-Nr. 05 592 230

Summary of Contents for T 260

Page 1: ...ructions for vented tumble dryer T 260 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these Operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 05 592 230 ...

Page 2: ...switch on the dryer 14 C Selecting a programme 15 D Selecting additional options 15 Energy save 15 Short 16 Low temperature 16 Buzzer 16 E Delay start 16 F Starting a programme 17 G After drying 17 Additional notes 17 Brief instructions 18 Altering a programme 19 To interrupt a programme 19 To cancel a programme and select a different programme 19 To open the door during a programme to add or remo...

Page 3: ...orktop in a row of kitchen units 32 Aligning the machine 33 Washer dryer stack 33 Electrical connection 34 Electrical connection U K 34 Installation venting 36 General 36 Calculating the effective duct length 37 Installation to the left or right side of the machine 38 Venting systems 39 a Flexible ducting hose 39 b Venting system with plastic piping 41 c Connecting directly to a wall vent 42 Washe...

Page 4: ...ne Before connecting the machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate fusing voltage and fre quency matches the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a quali fied electrician The electrical safety of this ma chine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations It is...

Page 5: ... connected to an existing ducting system this must be checked for suitability beforehand Adequate ventilation is essential especially where another appli ance which also uses the room air e g gas oil or coal fired heater continuous flow or other water heater is installed in the same or an adjacent room To en sure safe operation and to prevent gases given off by these appliances being drawn back in...

Page 6: ...lar substances which contain padding or fillings e g pillows jackets If these were damaged the filling could leak out with the risk of igniting in the dryer are soiled with oil or grease In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any da...

Page 7: ...ld be done by a competent person Energy saving tips Make sure that your laundry is thor oughly spun before drying The higher the spin the greater the savings that can be made in energy and time during drying When the ambient temperature is warm over 25 C e g in summer se lect the Energy save additional option to reduce energy consumption Load according to the optimum amount of laundry recommended ...

Page 8: ...me selector The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise The light ring around the programme selector comes on during a pro gramme and goes out a few minutes after it has ended to save energy It will go out a few minutes after switch ing on the dryer if a programme has not been selected or if the programme selected is not started gProgramme sequence indicator lamps show the dry...

Page 9: ... in the electricity supply The electronic unit adapts to each indi vidual load of laundry The time remain ing for a programme to run shown in the display is calculated constantly dur ing a programme This means that the time displayed may fluctuate during the programme If the the time remaining in the display has flashing bars in front of it this indicates that the programme is about to enter the c...

Page 10: ...he quality These items can be partially dried us ing the Smoothing programme Pure linen should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the wash care label as the surface of the fabric may other wise roughen These items can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Woven and loopknit materials e g T shirts knitted garments have a ten dency to shrink depending on...

Page 11: ...elling If laundry is still too damp then finish drying using Timed drying Warm air Use the Normal programme next time Hand iron Cotton or linen fabrics e g table linen bedlinen starched laundry etc Hand iron rr 2 If laundry is still too damp for hand ironing then select Hand iron r in the future Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics in cluding starched laundry for machine ironing The laundry should...

Page 12: ...before dry ing Hand iron Minimum iron shirts table cloths etc made of blended fabrics e g cottons and syn thetics which are still to be hand ironed Spin minimum iron fabrics for at least 30 seconds in the washing machine before dry ing For extra special care of delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing even more reduce the load to 1 kg TIMED DRYING maximum load 5 kg 1 Warm air Individual items e g b...

Page 13: ...s Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing ma chine Fabrics are not completely dried in this programme Remove garments immediately at the end of the programme and place on a line or hangers to dry 1 Weight of dry laundry Selecting additional options Programme Additional option button s COTTONS MINIMUM IRON TIMED DRYING Warm air Cool air Woollens hand care Smoothing Energy s...

Page 14: ...nd damage the machine and the laundry B Load the drum and switch on the dryer Press the door button and open the door Load the laundry loosely into the drum Do not overload the drum Over loading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry and give a disappointing drying result See the Programme chart for maxi mum recommended loads Before closing the door check that the fluff filter is corre...

Page 15: ...Timed drying button is held pressed in the time will automatically run up to 2 hours and then go back to i5 minutes again D Selecting additional options Additional options are selected be fore starting a programme by press ing the relevant buttons It is not possible to activate additional options which are incompatible with the drying programme selected The indi cator light will go out when the op...

Page 16: ...ill light up until the desired volume pitch is achieved Then release the button E Delay start Once a programme has been se lected the start can be delayed by 30 minutes 30 up to 24 hours 24 Press the Delay start button repeat edly until the required time appears in the display up to 10 in 30 minute stages over 10 in 1 hour stages The time will run up to 24 by keep ing the button pressed in Press t...

Page 17: ...the Door button to open the door Remove the laundry Make sure that the drum is empty If items are left in the dryer they could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is next used After every cycle remove the fluff from the fluff filter in the door see Cleaning and Care Close the door and switch the ma chine off using the l On 0 Off button Additional notes Clean out airways indicator light This in...

Page 18: ... or cool air Press the Timed drying button re peatedly until the required drying time shows in the display The following points D and E are op tional D Select any additional options as required Press the relevant button for the addi tional function s required E Select Delay start Press the Delay start button repeat edly until the required delay period shows in the display F Start the programme Pre...

Page 19: ...the cooling down phase has not been reached To cancel a programme and select a different programme Turn the programme selector to Fin ish The Anti crease Finish indicator light will flash by itself to indicate that the programme has been cancelled Turn the programme selector to the programme you require Switch additional options on or off as required Press the START button To open the door during ...

Page 20: ...ed in while carrying out steps D to F DSlowly turn the programme selector clockwise stage by stage until it reaches the COTTONS Normal posi tion ESlowly turn the programme selector anti clockwise stage by stage until it reaches the Finish position FSlowly turn the programme selector anti clockwise stage by stage until it reaches the MINIMUM IRON Hand iron position The Locked indicator light will f...

Page 21: ...ailable as an optional extra from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department You can also use a vacuum cleaner Once clean push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into po sition Ensure it is facing the correct way Close the door If there is a great deal of compacted fluff on the filter it can be cleaned under hot running water After cleaning shake thoroughly until no mo...

Page 22: ...struc tions Never use abrasive cleaning agents solvents scouring pads glass or general purpose cleaners These could damage plastic surfaces and other parts The machine must never be hosed down Dry all parts with a soft cloth E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department Part number 98013530 which is suit able for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass ...

Page 23: ...er cannot be held liable for unauthorised work General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance fails to start when switched on No obvious cause Have you followed the switch on procedure cor rectly see How to dry correctly Is the plug correctly in serted in the socket and switched on Is the door closed prop erly Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped Items made of synthetic fibres are...

Page 24: ...sted of dif ferent fabrics Select a more suitable dry ing programme next time see Programme chart The interior drum lighting does not come on The lighting switched off automatically The lighting only comes on when the door is opened if the dryer is switched on It will go out after a short while if the door is left open This is to save en ergy The lamp may be defec tive Change the lamp as de scribe...

Page 25: ...aundry in the washing machine at the highest possbile spin speed The dryer has been over loaded Observe the maximum loads for the programme selected Metallic components e g zips have prevented the dryer from registering the correct moisture level in the laundry In future use a TIMED DRYING programme for these garments The fluff filter is blocked Clean the fluff filter The vent ducting or the venti...

Page 26: ...ck all parts of the extrac tion system on a regular basis e g wall vent external grille bends in the ducting etc and make sure they are free of any hindrance Remove any fluff Ventilation to and from the dryer is insufficient e g in a small room Open a door or window while drying for increased air flow The check lamp will go out when the door is opened The Clean out air ways indicator lamp is still...

Page 27: ...ent The Anti crease Finish indicator lamp flashes while drying is in prog ress The programme selector was moved after the be ginning of a programme The programme contin ues to run as normal Turn the selector back to the original position and the lamp will go out The programme is inter rupted and the indicator lamp Machine iron or Hand iron flashes and the buzzer sounds There is no obvious cause Sw...

Page 28: ...aundry is dry when the programme is started or an individual item is dried Use the Timed drying programme Warm air to dry individual items Shortly before the end of the programme the count down of the time left to run halts at 6 horizontal bars flash 6 6 but the dryer continues to dry This might be because Items of laundry may have rolled up together The types of fabrics be ing dried may take dif ...

Page 29: ...o make the cover open downwards The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department The lamp must not exceed the maxi mum wattage quoted on the data plate and on the lamp cover Replace the lamp To close the flap push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click into position The cover must be fixed securely as ot...

Page 30: ...ce Future updates PC The indicator or check light marked PC allows a service engineer to update your machine in future years When for example new programmes are developed or new fabrics are intro duced a service engineer will be able to modify existing programme cycles accordingly Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available Appliance guarantee The appliance is guarantee...

Page 31: ...Front view aVenting connection rear right or left supplied with the rear socket open bSupply cable for electrical connec tion cControl panel dDoor eFour height adjustable screw feet Installation 31 ...

Page 32: ...ine lid is replaced by a coverplate which must be fitted by a suitably qualified person to ensure electrical safety It is essential that the coverplate is fitted to ensure electrical safety When installing under a 900 910 mm high worktop a spacer kit is re quired Flat type ducting is required if there is not enough space for a vent duct The electrical socket must be lo cated in an accessible posit...

Page 33: ...he machine and the floor It must not be blocked by deep pile car pets plinths etc as this would pre vent a sufficient intake of air Washer dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be com bined with a Miele washing machine in a washer dryer stack To do this the appropriate stacking kit WTV to match your washing machine is re quired Available as an optional accessory from your Miele dealer or the Miele...

Page 34: ... earth Blue neutral Brown live Electrical connection U K Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non rewireable plug and the socket out lets are not suitable for the plug sup plied or if the existing plug needs to be replaced by a new one the old plug will need to be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and d...

Page 35: ...er minal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth sym bol z or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the let ter L or coloured red WARNING THIS APPLIANC...

Page 36: ...tch which prevents the dryer being used when the win dow is closed Avoid very long venting systems too many bends or corners tight cor ners Otherwise the drying result will not be as good and drying will take longer and use more energy Suitable materials for venting pipework flexible vent hose plastic piping galvanised steel piping with a diam eter of at least 100 mm for venting directly outside a...

Page 37: ...ional duct length factor in Table I Establish the number of angles bends etc necessary and add their additional duct length factors to gether with the help of Table I Add all the additional duct length fac tors together to give the effective duct length 2 Internal duct diameter Refer to Table II for the appropriate duct diameter for the effective duct length Table II Maximum effective duct length ...

Page 38: ...e duct length is less than the 20 m specified in Table II Installation to the left or right side of the machine At the rear The connection is opened at the fac tory Fit one of the venting systems de scribed on the following pages Left or right side of the machine Remove the left or right hand side cover cap Do not remove the frame Refit it in the rear outlet Ensure it is securely in position so th...

Page 39: ...e cost effective way of directing the moist air outside The adapter supplied is fitted into the vent opening on the dryer and the ducting hose is then connected to the adapter The following items are required flexible ducting hose a wall vent kit or window vent kit Miele optional accessory AInsert the Miele adapter 1 into the vent opening of the dryer BAttach the hose 2 Installation examples are s...

Page 40: ...dow vent kit 2 Adapter for flexible hose Connection to an exhaust flue 1 Pipe with connection piece supplied with the Miele wall vent kit 2 Adapter for flexible hose 3 Exhaust flue insulated against damp The ducting must not be vented into a chimney or vent flue which is in use nor should it be connected to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces Installation venting 40 ...

Page 41: ...lowing items are required an adapter a wall vent kit or window vent kit Miele optional accessory Suitable piping is available from your dealer Where the pipe diameter is more than 100 mm an adapter is necessary e g 100 to 125 mm C to connect the pipe to the dryer AThe Miele adapter 1 is inserted onto the vent opening on the dryer BAttach the pipe 2 Example 1 Wall vent kit Separate fitting instruct...

Page 42: ...gy consumption A wall pipe and a flexible foam gas ket must be used both Miele optional accessories ABefore drilling into the wall please read the installation in structions supplied with the Miele wall pipe and study the following dia grams View from above 1 Wall pipe 2 Flexible foam gasket Side view 1 Wall pipe 2 Flexible foam gasket BFit the foam gasket 2 on to the con necting piece 1 on the wa...

Page 43: ...ia Spacer kit without worktop A 94 2 cm B 170 0 cm Spacer kit with worktop A 92 8 cm B 168 6 cm Miele optional accessories Miele washing machine with Comfort line angled fascia Spacer kit without worktop C 94 2 cm D 170 0 cm Spacer kit with worktop C 96 0 cm D 171 8 cm Miele optional accessories Installation venting 43 ...

Page 44: ...00 1 50 1 40 1 15 46 43 36 MINIMUM IRON Normal 1 2 5 1000 50 residual moisture 1 15 35 Hand iron 2 5 1000 1 00 31 Special care Woollens hand care 2 0 0 20 3 Smoothing 2 5 0 30 8 1 EN 61121 test programme EN 61121 Standard testing Before testing in accordance with EN 61121 dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70 residual moisture as per the above standard using the Normal Cottons programme withou...

Page 45: ...Drum volume 100 litres Maximum capacity 5 kg dry weight Length of connection cable 1 60 m Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppressed VDE Technical data 45 ...

Page 46: ......

Page 47: ...Programmable functions for changing standard settings ...

Page 48: ...is at Finish APress the additional option buttons Short and Low temperature at the same time hold pressed in and B switch on the dryer with the I ON 0 OFF button CLet go of all these buttons P will appear in the display The Drying and Cool air indicator lights will flash DTurn the programme selector to COTTONS extra dry EThe number of the programmable function will flash alternately with the P on ...

Page 49: ...ion buttons Short and Low temperature at the same time hold pressed in and B switch on the dryer with the I ON 0 OFF button CLet go of all these buttons P will appear in the display The Drying and Cool air indicator lights will flash DTurn the programme selector to COTTONS normal EThe number of the programmable function will flash alternately with the P on the left of the display P P 3 P 3 The num...

Page 50: ...re you begin first ensure that The tumble dryer is switched off The door is closed The programme selector is at Finish APress the additional option buttons Short and Low temperature at the same time hold pressed in and B switch on the dryer with the I ON 0 OFF button CLet go of all these buttons P will appear in the display The Drying and Cool air indicator lights will flash DTurn the programme se...

Page 51: ...51 ...

Page 52: ...M Nr 05 592 230 V04 Alteration rights reserved 4202 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for T 260

Reviews:

Related manuals for T 260

Brands by name

Popular brands

Miele T 260, Operating Instructions Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for T 260

Reviews:

Related manuals for T 260

Brands by name

Popular brands