Miele T 8402 C Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating instructions

for condenser tumble dryer
T 8402 C

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. 07 868 870

en - GB

Summary of Contents for T 8402 C

Page 1: ...uctions for condenser tumble dryer T 8402 C 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 07 868 870 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: ...he laundry 17 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 17 Programme chart 18 Cleaning and care 20 Emptying the condensed water container 20 Cleaning the fluff filters 21 Cleaning them whilst dry 21 Cleaning them with water 22 Cleaning the tumble dryer 23 Cleaning the condenser unit 24 Removing the condenser unit 24 Checking the condenser unit 25 Cleaning the condenser unit 25 Repla...

Page 4: ...rnal condensed water outlet 36 Arranging the drain hose 36 External drainage via a sink or gully 37 Installation conditions requiring a non return valve 37 Consumption data 39 Technical data 40 Programmable functions 42 Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes 42 Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programme 43 Anti crease 44 Activating and deactivating t...

Page 5: ...e owner Correct application This tumble dryer is not designed for commercial use It 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 fo...

Page 6: ... children 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 clean or maintain the tumble dryer without supervision if they have been shown how to do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved The tumble dryer is not a toy To prevent the risk of injury do not allow children to play with it or...

Page 7: ...e cannot be held 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 do not guarantee the required safety of the tumble dryer e g danger of overheating If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect...

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: ... which have been treated with inflammable cleaning agents or which contain residues of acetone alcohol benzine petrol kerosene stain remover turpentine wax and 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 temperat...

Page 10: ...ding or fillings e g pillows jackets When damaged the filling can get out with the risk of igniting in the dryer In many programmes the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure that the items 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...

Page 11: ...s 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 wa...

Page 12: ...ories with this tumble dryer If non Miele parts are used guarantee performance and product liability claims may be invalidated Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 12 ...

Page 13: ...s started dI On 0 Off button To switch the appliance on or off to interrupt a programme The Finish Anti crease lamp will light up as confirmation that the tumble dryer has been switched on eDoor Button To open the door to cancel a programme Pressing this button will open the door even when the appliance is switched off at the mains If the appliance is switched on at the mains and the door is opene...

Page 14: ...ending 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 It can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Loopknit garments e g T shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on their quality Do not...

Page 15: ...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 16: ... control panel Before the end of a programme The cooling down phase takes place before the end of a programme so that the garments are not too hot to handle the Cool air indicator lamp will come on The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase is complete The Woollens handcare and Smoothing programmes do not include a cooling down phase At the end of a programme The Finish Anti crease...

Page 17: ...ations If you try and change a programme the Finish Anti crease light will start flashing You will need to cancel the current programme before you can select a new one Cancelling a programme once it has started and then selecting a different programme Turn the programme selector to Finish Press the Door button Close the door Select another programme and start it Cancelling a programme once it has ...

Page 18: ...ad 3 kg Normal Low temperature Hand iron Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton synthetic or blended fabrics e g shirts blouses skirts and table cloths Notes Select Low temperature for fabrics with the r symbol e g acrylic garments Laundry is dried at a lower temperature Select Hand iron for delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing even more reduce the load to 1 5 kg In the Minimum iron Hand...

Page 19: ...s Notes To refresh and fluff up woollen garments quickly Woollen fabrics are not dried completely by this programme Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature Smoothing Max load 3 kg Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics Minimum iron mixed fibre cotton or synthetic items e g trousers jackets shirts Notes Smooths out creasing caused during t...

Page 20: ...ut slightly towards the right hand side Hold the container with both hands and carry it in a horizontal position Open the shutter and empty out the water To replace the container hold it at a slight angle as when removing it and push it in gently until you feel it click into position Before starting a new programme first switch the tumble dryer off and then on again The Empty out container indicat...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 25 ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ryer switched on Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket and switched on Is the door closed properly Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped Power cut A programme which was running previously will continue automatically when power is restored to the tumble dryer as long as the Cooling down phase had not been reached Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after dr...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 33 ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ... 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 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ... 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 39: ...00 40 residual moisture 1 00 32 Automatic 3 5 800 60 residual moisture 2 10 85 Woollens handcare 2 0 1000 60 residual moisture 0 15 4 Smoothing 3 0 1000 60 residual moisture 0 30 8 Weight of dry laundry Test programme in accordance with Regulation 392 2012 EU for energy labelling measured in accordance with EN 61121 All data without a star against it was calculated using EN 61121 Before testing in...

Page 40: ...51 kg Drum volume 111 litres Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx 3 5 litres Drain 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 plug Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data Test certificate...

Page 41: ...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 41 ...

Page 42: ...up constantly D and then release the Start button The Cool air lamp will flash once The flashing sequence of the Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected If the Drying lamp is not flashing the residual moisture level will be increased and laundry will be damper If the Drying lamp flashes once the residual moisture level will remain on the standard setting factory default setting If the...

Page 43: ...then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Cottons Normal The Cool air lamp will flash twice The flashing sequence of the Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected If the Drying lamp is not flashing the residual moisture level will be increased and laundry will be damper If the Drying lamp flashes once the residual moisture level will remain on the standard setting fa...

Page 44: ...out steps B C BSwitch the dryer on CWait until the Start indicator lamp lights up constantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Cottons Normal The Cool air lamp will flash three times The flashing sequence of the Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected If the Drying lamp is not flashing Anti crease is deactivated If the Drying lamp flashes once Anti cr...

Page 45: ...out steps B C BSwitch the dryer on CWait until the Start indicator lamp lights up constantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Cottons Low temperature The Cool air lamp will flash four times The flashing sequence of the Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected If the Drying lamp is not flashing the buzzer is deactivated If the Drying lamp is flashing t...

Page 46: ...constantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Machine iron The Cool air lamp will flash six times The flashing sequence of the Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected If the Drying lamp is not flashing the standard drying level is Hand iron If the Drying lamp flashes once the standard drying level will remain on the Normal setting factory default setti...

Page 47: ...ps B C BSwitch the dryer on CWait until the Start indicator lamp lights up constantly D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Smoothing The Cool air lamp will flash seven times The flashing sequence of the Drying lamp shows which option is currently selected If the Drying indicator lamp is not flashing the cooling down time is not extended factory default setting If the...

Page 48: ...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 49: ... 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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