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Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

The Clean out
airways 
indicator
light comes on.

This indicator light comes on
to warn you that the dryer is
not working efficiently.

Possible cause: The fluff
filters are clogged with fluff
or with detergent residues.

– Cleaning the fluff filters is

usually all that is required.
However, if the

Clean out

airways

indicator light

does not go out after you
have cleaned the filters,
then also check all the
possible causes
described under "The
drying process goes on
too long or even switches
off".

To switch off the indicator
light:

– Open and close the door.

The

Clean out airways

indicator light can be
deactivated (see
"Programmable functions").

The programme
stops.
The Clean out
airways 
indicator
light comes on.
The buzzer sounds.

See above for possible
causes and their remedies.

To switch off the indicator
light:

– Open and close the door.

– Switch the dryer off and

then back on again.

– Then start the programme

again.

– If the

Clean out airways

indicator light comes on
again, contact the Miele
Service Dept.

The Empty out
container 
indicator
light comes on.
The buzzer sounds.

The condensed water
container is full or there is
kink in the drain hose.

– Empty out the condensed

water container.

– Check the drain hose.

To switch off the indicator
light:

– Open and close the door.

Problem solving guide

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Страница 1: ...uctions for condenser tumble dryer T 8428 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 07 220 820 en GB ...

Страница 2: ...of your appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection 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 th...

Страница 3: ...g 19 Cancelling a programme 19 Interrupting a programme 19 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 19 Electronic system lock 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 23 Cleaning the tumble dryer 24 Cleaning the condenser unit 25 Removing the condenser unit 25 Checking the co...

Страница 4: ...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 Extending the range of the drying levels 45 Altering the volume of the buz...

Страница 5: ...nnot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This tumble dryer is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children Keep children awa...

Страница 6: ...ety 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 the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes the tumble dryer is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn or it is switched off at the mains o...

Страница 7: ...if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump hoses and or condensed water container The ambient room temperature should be between 2 C and 35 C If the water is drained externally through the drain hose 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 causin...

Страница 8: ...ch have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease oil or other desposits such as cosmetics lotions etc If items have not been thoroughly cleaned there is a danger that these might ignite when heated even after they have been removed from the dryer at the end of the programme When washing such heavily soiled items ensure that you use sufficient detergent and select a high t...

Страница 9: ...heck lights For a description of these lights see Problem solving guide After sales service gStart Stop button For starting 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 hProgramme selector with indicator lights iDoor button Pressing this button will open...

Страница 10: ...mated time remaining 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 s...

Страница 11: ...cy 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 th...

Страница 12: ...en 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 drum...

Страница 13: ... will vary according to the programme selected see Programme duration Estimated time remaining The Woollens handcare Silks handcare and the Smoothing programmes cannot be changed Timed drying programmes The indicator light for the Delay start button will flash when the Cool air or Warm air programme is selected Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the required duration shows in the displa...

Страница 14: ... the display to indicate that the programme has finished The buzzer if selected will sound at intervals The drum will continue to rotate at intervals for up to an hour to prevent laundry creasing if you do not wish to remove it immediately anti crease There is no anti crease phase at the end of the Woollens handcare or Silks handcare programmes Press the Door button Open the door Remove the laundr...

Страница 15: ... 10 in 1 hour steps If you keep the Delay start button pressed in the time will continue to increase up to 24 To begin delay start Press the Start Stop button The Delay start indicator light will light up constantly 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 cr...

Страница 16: ...ron Max load 3 kg Extra dry Normal Hand iron Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton synthetic or blended fabrics e g shirts blouses skirts and table cloths Notes Select Hand iron for delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing even more reduce the load to 1 5 kg In the Minimum iron programme with the Hand iron drying level items are dried with very little creasing depending on fabric type and a...

Страница 17: ...dried in this programme Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected Smoothing Max load 3 kg Fabric type Cotton and linen fabrics Minimum iron mixed fibre cotton or synthetic items e g trousers jackets shirts Notes Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine Fab...

Страница 18: ... item which only needs airing Warm air Max load 6 kg Fabric type Multi layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics e g jackets pillows For drying individual items e g bath towels bathing costumes tea towels and small loads Note Do not select the longest drying time to start with Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time Tip You can use the Warm air prog...

Страница 19: ...ight up 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 started Press the Door button Open the door Do not touch the back of the drum wh...

Страница 20: ...amme selector three positions stage by stage in a clockwise direction Each of the three programme indicator lights must come on one after the other D Now slowly turn the programme selector six positions stage by stage in an anti clockwise direction Each of the six programme indicator lights must come on one after the other The indicator light for the Low temperature button will flash and a key sym...

Страница 21: ...firmly in both hands as shown pull it out 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 Condensed water should not be consumed It could lead to health problems for ...

Страница 22: ...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 fin...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 propietary 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 The tumble dryer must never be h...

Страница 25: ...ys indicator 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 Tilt the cover for...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 27: ...it 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 ...

Страница 28: ...nised 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 message Open and close the door The Low temperature indicator light starts flashing after the dryer has been switched on and 0 appears in the ...

Страница 29: ...ht Open and close the door The Clean out airways indicator light can be deactivated see Programmable functions The programme stops The Clean out airways indicator light comes on The buzzer sounds See above for possible causes and their remedies To switch off the indicator light Open and close the door Switch the dryer off and then back on again Then start the programme again If the Clean out airwa...

Страница 30: ...mpletely dry 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 garment...

Страница 31: ...ng 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 washed...

Страница 32: ...erted into the socket and switched on Is the door closed properly Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped The interior drum lighting does not come on The lighting switches off automatically to save energy Switch the dryer off and then on again The lamp needs changing Change the lamp as described at the end of this section Problem solving guide 32 ...

Страница 33: ...rist 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 ...

Страница 34: ... hand side below the drum aperture Future updates PC The indicator or check 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 appliance s programme data Appliance guarantee Please see the guarantee card supplied with your appliance Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are avai...

Страница 35: ...ection cable 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 35 ...

Страница 36: ...er 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 installation ...

Страница 37: ... dryer is located in a small room Otherwise running times and energy consumption 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 tumble dryer again e...

Страница 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...

Страница 39: ...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...

Страница 40: ...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...

Страница 41: ... install 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 replacement is obta...

Страница 42: ...enim Normal 3 0 900 2 00 96 Woollens handcare 2 0 1000 0 15 4 Silks handcare 1 0 400 0 15 5 Smoothing 3 0 1000 0 30 8 Outerwear Normal 2 0 800 1 95 105 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 standar...

Страница 43: ...imum 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 certificates awarded see data plate Technic...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 45: ... 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 Low temperature 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 means 0 Default setting 1 Drying level range extended The Automati...

Страница 46: ...tart Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Low temperature button once The Low temperature indicator light will briefly flash on and off four times P and 0 default setting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 Normal buzzer Default setting i Loud buzzer The Automatic indicator light wi...

Страница 47: ...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 Low temperature button twice The Low temperature indicator light will briefly flash on and off six times P and 0 default setting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears alternately in the display w...

Страница 48: ... for the Start Stop button lights up constantly C and then release the Start Stop button DPress the Low temperature button three times The Low temperature indicator light will briefly flash on and off seven times P and 0 default setting will flash alternately in the display The number which appears alternately in the display with P means 0 Default setting i The cooling down time will be five minut...

Страница 49: ...tart Stop button DPress the Low temperature button four times The Low temperature 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 Clean out airways indicator light is deactivated I The Clean out airways indicator light will come on when there is a heavy build up of...

Страница 50: ...button DPress the Low temperature button five times The Low temperature 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 Keypad tone deactivated Default setting i Keypad tone activated The Automatic indicator light will also f...

Страница 51: ...re that The tumble dryer is switched off The door is closed APress the Start 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 DPress the Low temperature button six times The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowl...

Страница 52: ...M Nr 07 220 820 00 Alteration rights reserved 0608 ...

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