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Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 8433 C

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

en - AU, NZ

Summary of Contents for T 8433 C

Page 1: ...uctions for condenser tumble dryer T 8433 C 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 en AU NZ ...

Page 2: ...our local community waste collection recycling 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 the appliance or the machine to prevent misuse Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long dry...

Page 3: ...nging the programme 21 cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme 21 cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry 21 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 21 Time remaining 21 Electronic system lock 22 Cleaning and care 23 Emptying the condensed water container 23 Cleaning the fluff filters 24 Cleaning them whilst dry 24 Cleaning them with water ...

Page 4: ...er is located 40 Washer dryer stack 40 Before moving the machine again e g when moving house 40 External condensed water outlet 41 Arranging the drain hose 41 External drainage via a sink or gully 42 Installation conditions requiring a non return valve 42 Electrical connection 44 Consumption data 45 Technical data 46 Programmable functions 48 Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons pro...

Page 5: ...turer s care label as being suitable for tumble drying Dry cleaning kits for freshening up garments in a tumble dryer are increasingly available on the market If using do so at your own risk and follow the instructions provided on the packaging Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use...

Page 6: ...taken by a Miele approved service technician Ensure current is not supplied to the tumble dryer until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the tumble dryer be guaranteed If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele appr...

Page 7: ...g mops and floor cloths should be washed in hot water with extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer Items which have been splashed with hair lacquer hair spray nail polish remover or similar substances When washing such heavily soiled items ensure that you use sufficient detergent and select a high temperature If in doubt wash the items several times Oil affected items can ...

Page 8: ... 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 is complete Ensure that you always wait until the end of the programme before removing the laundry ...

Page 9: ...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 water is not drinking water It can cause health problems in both people and animals Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and fluff Dust drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages in the condenser unit over time Do not let anyone sit ...

Page 10: ...arting the programme selected and cancelling a programme once it has started The indicator light flashes while a programme is being selected and then is on constantly when the programme has started Pressing this button while drying is in progress will cancel the programme hDelay start button You can delay the start of a programme by up to 24 hours The indicator light flashes while the delay start ...

Page 11: ...during the course of a programme In the same way the Woollens hand care 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 Buttons and check lights The relevant indicator light comes on each time a button is pressed PC Optical interface The indicator lig...

Page 12: ...y 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 the...

Page 13: ...apped inside them Fasten zips 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 dr...

Page 14: ...n Delicates Shirts and Denim programmes Press the button underneath Drying level repeatedly until the indicator light for the drying level you want lights up Any of the drying levels can be selected for the Cottons programme A more limited range is available when using other programmes The duration of the programme selected will depend on the residual moisture of the laundry fabric type and the lo...

Page 15: ...and then press the top extra option button until the Cool air indicator light comes on Select the buzzer if wished 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 The buzzer will still sound if there is a fault even if it has been switched off You can alter the pitch of the buzzer ...

Page 16: ...gramme There is a cooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence the Cool air indicator light will come on 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 and Smoothing programmes F Remove the laundry when the programme has finished The Anti crease Finish indicator light will come on to indicate ...

Page 17: ... longer On some programmes Low temperature is a standard part of the programme and so cannot be deselected 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 You need to press the ...

Page 18: ...Press the Start Stop button The delay start time will begin to count down and the Delay start indicator light will come on The delay start time counts down towards the start of the programme as follows more than 10 by the hour less than 10 in minutes The drum will turn briefly every hour to help prevent creasing While the delay start time is counting down you can still add laundry to the drum To d...

Page 19: ...ics with the r symbol on the care label Short Anti crease Hand iron r Hand iron rr Machine iron Fabric type Cottons or linen fabrics 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 Extra options Low temperature select this option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label Short Anti crease Minim...

Page 20: ...on and linen fabrics Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres cottons or synthetics e g trousers jackets shirts Notes Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine 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 options Low temperature Low temperature cannot be de...

Page 21: ...ed if you press the Start Stop button again during the cooling down phase Switch the dryer off Switch the dryer on 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 Pres...

Page 22: ...then press the Low temperature Short Cool air button three times D Then release the Anti crease and Drying level buttons The Locked indicator light will flash The electronics have now been locked E Switch the dryer off with the I On 0 Off button To deactivate the lock Before you begin first ensure that The tumble dryer is switched off The door is closed A Press the Anti crease and Drying level but...

Page 23: ...s as shown pull it out slightly towards the right hand side Hold it at the front and towards the back and keep it in a horizontal position when carrying it 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 Condensed water should not be consumed It could lead to health problems ...

Page 24: ...llow 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 fingers or a vacuum cleaner to remove ...

Page 25: ...y are damp or wet Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults Push the large filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way Replace the filters in the door opening by first inserting them at the bottom and then pressing them into place at the top Lock both dials Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity su...

Page 26: ...dicator light comes on 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 Pull the cover forwards...

Page 27: ...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 27 ...

Page 28: ...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 cover making sure the hooks locate correctly Hold it at an angle and push it gently downwards Then turn the lever upwards into the hori...

Page 29: ...ble for unauthorised work General problems Problem Possible cause 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 Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static ...

Page 30: ...collected by the fluff filters and can be easily removed see Cleaning and care The laundry is not sufficiently dry The load consisted of different fabrics Finish drying using Warm air timed drying Select a more suitable drying programme next time see Programme chart The interior drum lighting does not come on The lighting switches off automatically to save energy Switch the dryer off and then on a...

Page 31: ... filters are clogged up with fluff or were still wet when they were replaced Remove any fluff The fluff filters must be completely dry Detergent residues hair and fine fibres can block up 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 appro...

Page 32: ...t 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 the condenser unit housing Problem solving guide 32 ...

Page 33: ...ed on The Airways indicator light can be deactivated see Programmable functions The programme stops The Airways indicator light comes on No obvious cause First of all check if the filters need to be cleaned The indicator light will go out when you open the door if the dryer is switched on Then start the programme again If the programme stops again and the indicator light flashes again there is a f...

Page 34: ...or Hand iron indicator light flashes The buzzer sounds No obvious cause Switch the dryer off and then on again 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 time remaining pauses Bars appear in the display This is not a fault The drying process is not yet complete The programme has taken l...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...ck light marked PC on the fascia panel is the interface used by the Miele service technicians during service work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Optional accessories Optional accessories for these dryers are available from your Miele Chartered Agent or from the Miele Spare Parts Department Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve...

Page 37: ...lectrical connection bCondensed 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 Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ...packing case to its installation site you will also need to hold it by the front feet Building under a continous worktop in a kitchen run A building under kit with a coverplate to replace the machine lid is required It must be fitted by a suitably qualified person to ensure electrical safety N B If you wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid...

Page 39: ...t properly secure for transport Levelling the machine The machine must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper operation The screw feet can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in the floor The air inlet and outlet vents on the front of the machine must not be covered as this would prevent sufficient ventilation for cooling the condenser unit Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...could be increased 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 by a suitably qualified fitter Before moving the machine again e g when moving house After each use a small quantity of condensed water will collect i...

Page 41: ... 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 T...

Page 42: ...the fitting of a non return valve 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 or washing mach...

Page 43: ...e 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 machine Fit non return valve 5 to the 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...

Page 44: ...usehold mains supply Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal i...

Page 45: ...irts Normal 2 0 600 1 25 54 Denim Normal 3 0 900 2 00 99 Woollens handcare 2 0 1000 0 15 4 Smoothing 3 0 1000 0 25 8 Weight of dry laundry EN 61121 2005 test programme All data without a star against it was calculated using EN 61121 2005 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 Cottons Normal programm...

Page 46: ...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 Plug rating see data plate Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data Test certificates awarded Electrical safety C Tick Mark Electrically suppres...

Page 47: ...grammable 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 47 ...

Page 48: ...Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off twice P and 0 default setting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears alternately in the display with P ...

Page 49: ...p button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button once The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off three times P and 0 default setting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears a...

Page 50: ...ing out steps B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button twice The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off six times P and i default setting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears alternately in the display with P means i Memo...

Page 51: ...B C BPress the I On 0 Off button in Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button three times The Buzzer indicator light will briefly flash on and off seven times P and 0 default settting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 The cooli...

Page 52: ...rt Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button four times The Buzzer indicator light will flash on and off slowly once P and 2 default setting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 the Airways indicator light is deactivated I the Airways indicator light will come on when there ...

Page 53: ...s up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Buzzer button five times The Buzzer indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and will then flash on and off quickly once P and 0 default setting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 Key pad tone is deactivated Default setting i Key pad tone is activated t...

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