Miele T 240 User manual

Operating instructions
for vented tumble dryer
T 240
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. 05 538 690

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electronic system lock and programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
APrepare the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BLoad the drum and switch on the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CSelect a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DSelect any additional option(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Low temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EStart the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FAt the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Additional notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Interrupting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
To cancel a programme and select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding or removing items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents
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Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To change the interior drum lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
nstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Building under a continous worktop / in a row of kitchen units . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Aligning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Washer-dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
nstallation - venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Calculating the effective duct length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installation to the left or right side of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Venting systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
aFlexible ducting hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
bVenting system with plastic piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
cConnecting directly to a wall vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Washer dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Increased drying level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Anti-crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Contents
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Read the operating instructions
carefully before using this appliance
for the first time. They contain impor-
tant information about the safety, use
and maintenance of the appliance.
This way you will avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the appli-
ance.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and ensure that new
users are familiar with the content.
Pass them on to any future owner of
the machine.
Correct use
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been
washed in a water solution, marked on
the manufacturer’s wash care label as
being suitable for tumble drying.
"Dry Cleaning Kits" for freshening up
garments in a tumble dryer are increas-
ingly available on the market. If using,
do so at your own risk and follow the in-
structions provided on the packaging.
Any other applications may be danger-
ous. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from improper use or
operation.
Do not let small children play with the
machine or its controls. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install or use a dam-
aged machine.
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 most important
that this basic safety requirement is
regularly tested by a qualified electri-
cian. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec-
tric shock).
Do not connect the machine to the
mains electricity supply by an ex-
tension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
machine (e.g. danger or overheating).
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in un-
foreseen dangers for the user, for which
the manufacturer cannot accept re-
sponsibility. Repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele approved techni-
cian.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the ma-
chine be guaranteed.
Warning and Safety instructions
4

If the mains cable becomes dam-
aged it must be replaced with an
Miele original cable.
In the event of a fault or for clean-
ing purposes, the machine 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, or
–the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Operation
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However, it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being carried
out by a suitably qualified engineer.
This dryer must not be:
– connected to a chimney or vent flue
which is in use.
–used without exhaust ducting.
–used without the fluff filter in place or
if the fluff filter is damaged in any
way.
Check all parts of the extraction
system on a regular basis (e.g. wall
vent, external grille, bends in the
ducting etc.) and make sure they are all
free of any hindrance. A build-up of fluff
will prevent a free-flow of air through the
system. If the dryer is to be 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 into the room, an
underpressure of 0.04 mbar is the maxi-
mum permissible. Ventilation can be
maintained by air inlets which cannot
be blocked, in windows, doors and out-
side wall vents, or by an automatic win-
dow opening arrangement when the
tumble dryer is switched on. If in doubt,
the advice of a competent builder, or
for gas, a "Corgi" installer (in UK) must
be sought.
The exhaust air must not be vented
into a chimney or vent flue which is
in use, nor should it be connnected to
ducting which ventilates rooms with fire-
places. It would be dangerous if smoke
or exhaust fumes were drawn back into
the room.
Do not install the machine in a
room where the temperature may
drop down to or below freezing. At very
cold temperatures the machine may be
difficult to start.
Always keep the area around the
machine free of dust and fluff.
Warning and Safety instructions
5

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.
Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
door, as this can cause the ma-
chine to start tipping up.
There is danger of fire with fabrics
which:
– contain a large proportion of rubber,
foam rubber or rubber like materials.
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents.
– have been splashed with hair lac-
quer, hair spray, nail varnish remover
or similar 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
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not
be covered by the appliance guar-
antee.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee, per-
formance and product liability claims
may be invalidated.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi-
als away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which
can be reclaimed or recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Before throwing an old appliance away,
unplug it and render the plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-
pliance to prevent misuse. This should
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 for
the programme being used (see
Programme chart).
Underloading is uneconomical. Over-
loading gives a poorer quality of drying
and may cause unnecessary creasing.
^To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of en-
ergy:
– Make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
–Make sure the fluff filter is clean be-
fore using the dryer.
–Check all parts of the ventilation sys-
tem on a regular basis and remove
any build up of fluff etc.
^The vent ducting should be as short,
straight and smooth as possible to
minimise any resistance to the air
throughflow.
This helps to reduce running times
and energy consumption levels.
Caring for the environment
7

Control panel
aSTART button
Press the START button to start a
programme.
The Start indicator lamp will flash as
soon as a programme can be
started. It lights up constantly once
the programme has started.
bButtons for activating and deacti-
vating additional options
Indicator lamp lit up = activated
not lit up = deactivated
cProgramme selector
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
To save energy, the light ring around
the programme selector goes out a
few minutes after the dryer has been
switched on, if no programme is se-
lected or if a programme is not
started. The light ring also goes out a
few minutes after a programme has
finished.
dProgamme sequence indicator
lamps
show the drying stage reached;
and Check lamps:
See "Problem solving guide" for infor-
mation on the check lamps.
eI-On/0-Off button
To switch the appliance on or off or to
interrupt a programme.
fDoor 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 opened the
drum lighting will come on. It will go
out a few minutes later to save en-
ergy.
Description of the appliance
8

Future updates (PC)
The indicator lamp marked PC on the
fascia panel is the interface used by
the Miele service technicians for updat-
ing the machine’s programme data.
Electronic system lock and
programmable functions
The following can be programmed into
your machine using the programme se-
lector in combination with the buttons.
Electronic system lock
Prevents the machine being operated
by others.
Programmable functions
Programmable functions enable the
machine to be adapted to suit personal
requirements.
See the relevant section for detailed in-
structions.
Description of the appliance
9

Wash care labels
Before drying check the drying sym-
bol on the wash care label.
Significance of symbols:
qDry at normal temperature
rDry at low temperature
sDo not tumble dry
If no symbol is featured, dry at your
own risk applying the following princi-
ples:
Cotton and minimum iron items should
be dried using the appropriate
programme for the degree of drying re-
quired. See programme chart.
For delicates and fabrics with the fol-
lowing wash care label rdry using the
Low temperature option.
Never overload the drum. Always
observe the maximum recom-
mended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Overloading can
cause unnecessary wear and tear to
the laundry, give a disappointing
drying result and cause more creas-
ing.
Tips on drying
Woollens and wool blends tend to be-
come matted and shrink if dried in a
tumble dryer. They can, however, be
partially dried using the
Woollens hand
care
programme.
Items filled with down.
The fine fabric interior of these items
may shrink depending on the 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 their
quality and this is made worse by
over-drying. When purchasing these
garments it is advisable to take their
shrinkage properties into account.
Minimum iron fabrics and 100% cotton
shirts or blouses tend to crease more,
the larger the load being dried,
particulary when the weave of the fab-
ric is very fine. Reduce the load or use
the MINIMUM IRON -
Hand iron
programme with a max. load of 1 kg. If
this is unsatisfactory use the Special
care "Smoothing" setting, then hang the
garments on a hanger to dry.
Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dryer. In order to achieve the
usual finish, double the amount of
starch should be used.
New dark coloured garments should be
dried separately from light coloured
garments to avoid the danger of col-
ours running.
Notes on laundry care
10

Programmes Fabric type Special notes
Drying levels
COTTONS maximum load: 5 kg (1)
Extra dry Multi-layered fabrics, which
would not be thoroughly
dried using the "Normal +"
programme.
Do not dry jersey wear in the
Extra dry programme - ten-
dency to shrink.
Normal + Single and multi-layered fab-
rics, e.g. mixed load of cot-
ton fabrics (e.g. towelling,
jerseywear).
-
Normal (2) Load of similar fabrics (jer-
sey wear, flannelette sheets,
towelling).
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 be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out before it can be ironed.
(1) Weight of dry laundry
(2) Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be
used when testing according to EN 61121 standard
Programme chart
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Programme Fabric type Special notes
Drying levels
M N MUM RON maximum load: 2.5 kg (1)
Normal + Minimum iron items which are
made of synthetic or blended
fabrics (e.g. pullovers,
dresses, trousers) which are
not dried adequately in the
"Normal" programme.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before dry-
ing.
Normal (2) Minimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of blended
fabrics (e.g. cotton/synthet-
ics).
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine 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.
T MED DRY NG maximum load: 5 kg (1)
Warm air Individual items
(e.g. bathing costumes, bath
towels, tea-towels).
Multi-layered fabric whose lay-
ers have different drying char-
acteristics.
-
Cool air Items which are to be aired
only.
-
(1) Weight of dry laundry
(2) Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be
used when testing according to EN 61121 standard.
Programme chart
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Programme Fabric type Special notes
Special care programmes
Woollens
hand care
maximum load: 2 kg (1)
Woollen fabrics To refresh and fluff up woollen gar-
ments quickly. Remove garments im-
mediately at the end of the
programme. Do not repeat.
Woollen fabrics are not dried com-
pletely by this programme.
Smoothing maximum load: 2.5 kg (1)
Cottons and linen fabrics.
Minimum iron items made
of cotton, blended fabrics
or synthetics, e.g. cotton
trousers, shirts.
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 save, Short, Low temperature, Buzzer
Energy save, Short, Low temperature, Buzzer
Energy save, Low temperature, Buzzer
Buzzer
Buzzer
Buzzer
For delicates and fabrics with the following wash care label rselect the Low
temperature option.
Programme chart
13

APrepare the laundry
^As far as possible, sort laundry for:
- the type of fibre or weave,
- the degree of dryness required,
- similar size of items,
- the moisture content after
spinning.
This will help towards achieving an
even drying result.
Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up inside
them.
Do up zips, hooks and eyes etc.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings.
Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
Make sure there is no detergent dis-
penser ball etc. in with the laundry,
as this could melt and damage the
machine and the laundry.
BLoad 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 correctly positioned in
the door.
When closing the door make sure
items of laundry cannot be trapped
by the door, as this will cause dam-
age to the laundry.
^Shut the door either with a gentle
swing or lean against it and push it
shut.
^Switch the dryer on by pressing the
"l-On/0-Off" button.
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CSelect a programme
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
COTTONS and
MINIMUM IRON
The electronic unit uses the residual
moisture content to estimate the
programme duration. This is an approx-
imate drying time. See "Consumption
data" chart for programme durations.
Woollens hand care and Smoothing
See the "Consumption data" chart for
programme durations.
TIMED DRYING
The programme duration is shown in
the control panel display.
DSelect any additional
option(s)
^Press the relevant button for the addi-
tional option(s) required.
It is not possible to activate additional
options which are incompatible with the
drying programme selected. If an in-
compatible option is selected, the indi-
cator lamp will go out when the button
is released.
If an inappropriate combination of op-
tions is selected (e.g. "Short" and "Low
temperature") only the last option se-
lected will be activated.
Energy save
For reduced energy consumption
where ambient temperatures are
above 25°C.
Energy consumption can be reduced
when the ambient temperature is high
and humidity levels are low (e.g. on a
dry day in summer) and the machine is
loaded to capacity.
–Because the heater rating is reduced
clothes dry more slowly thus length-
ening drying times.
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Short
For drying fabrics which can with-
stand high temperatures, e.g. pure
linens and cottons. Do not use on
minimum iron or delicate fabrics.
–Because the heater rating is in-
creased clothes dry faster thus short-
ening drying times.
Low temperature
For drying delicate fabrics with the
symbol r(e.g. acrylic garments) at a
lower temperature.
– Because the heater rating is reduced
clothes dry more slowly thus length-
ening drying times.
Buzzer
An audible tone sounds repeatedly at
the end of a programme.
^The buzzer can be switched on or off
after a programme has started.
The volume (and pitch) of the buzzer
can be adjusted before a programme is
started:
^Select the programme.
^Press the
buzzer button (the buzzer
indicator lamp will light up), until the
desired volume / pitch is achieved.
Then release the button.
EStart the programme.
^Press the START button.
The drying cycle begins.
The drying stage reached is shown by
the sequence indicator lamps on the
right hand side of the control panel.
At the end of the drying phase, a cool-
ing down phase commences to cool
the laundry down (the
Cool air indicator
lamp lights up).
The drying level required has now been
reached.
FAt the end of a programme
When the drying programme has fin-
ished the
Anti-crease / finish sequence
indicator lamp will come on and the
buzzer will sound.
The drum will continue to rotate at inter-
vals to prevent the laundry creasing, if
you do not wish to remove it immediate-
ly (anti-crease).
^Press the
Door button and open the
drum 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").
^After each use, switch the dryer off
by pressing the
l-On/0-Off button.
^Always close the door after use.
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Additional notes
...Clean out airways indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on to warn
you that the dryer is not working effi-
ciently.
This may be because:
–the fluff filter in the door is blocked;
–the vent ducting or the ventilation
outlet is blocked;
–the vent ducting is very long
(see "Installation - venting" for notes
on duct length and diameter).
If it is not possible to shorten the vent
ducting, the
Clean out airways indi-
cator lamp will remind you after each
drying cycle that the fluff filter needs
to be cleaned.
Brief instructions
Recommendation:
To help you become familiar with oper-
ating the dryer, please make sure that
you also read the detailed instructions
at the beginning of this section.
ASort the laundry
BLoad the dryer and switch it on
^Press the
Door button and open the
door.
^Load the drum and close the door.
^Switch the dryer on with the
l-On/0-Off button.
CSelect a programme
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
Additional option(s) can be selected
(point D) if required.
DSelect additional option(s)
^Press the relevant button for the addi-
tional option(s) required.
EStart the programme
^Press the START button.
FAt the end of the programme
–the indicator lamp
Anti-crease / Fin-
ish
lights up and the buzzer sounds.
^Open the door and remove the laun-
dry.
^Switch the dryer off by pressing the
l-On/0-Off button and close the door.
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Changing a programme
If the programme selector is turned to a
different programme after a programme
has begun, this will not affect the
programme. The
Anti-crease / Finish in-
dicator lamp will flash. The indicator
lamp will go out when the selector is re-
turned to its original position.
After a programme has started, not all
additional options can be switched on
or off (see section "How to dry cor-
rectly").
nterrupting a programme
^Switch the machine off with the
I-On /
0-Off
button.
To continue drying:
^Switch the machine back on with the
I-On / 0-Off button.
The programme will continue, as long
as 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 programme has been success-
fully cancelled when only the
Anti-crease/Finish indicator lamp is
on.
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
^Switch additional options on or off as
required.
^Press the START button.
Adding or removing items
^Press the
Door button and open the
door.
,Do not touch the back of the
drum when adding or removing
items. The drum could be very hot -
danger of burning.
^Items can now be added or removed
early.
To continue drying:
^Close the door.
^Press the START button.
– The programme will continue.
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The system lock prevents anyone
from interfering with the dryer.
If the system lock has been activated it
is not possible to start a programme.
The following steps (A,B,C...) must
be carried out in the correct order.
To activate the system lock
AEnsure that the door is closed and
that the programme selector is
turned to
Finish .
BSwitch the machine on.
CPress the
Short button and keep it
pressed in whilst carrying out steps
Dto F.
DSlowly turn the programme selector
clockwise step by step until it
reaches the COTTONS
Normal posi-
tion.
ESlowly turn the programme selector
anti-clockwise step by step to
Finish .
FSlowly turn the programme selector
anti-clockwise step by step to the
MINIMUM IRON
Hand iron position.
The
Locked indicator lamp will flash.
GThen release the
Short button.
The system lock is now activated.
HSwitch the machine off with the
I-On /
0-Off
button.
To deactivate the system lock
^Repeat steps A-G.
The
Locked indicator lamp will go out
after step F.
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Cleaning the fluff filter
The fluff which is created by the dry-
ing process is collected in the fluff fil-
ter in the door. Clean the filter after
every drying cycle.
^Open the door and pull the fluff filter
out of the door 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 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.
f 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 more water droplets are visible.
^Dry the filter carefully.
^Push the filter back into the door
holder until it clicks into position.
Make sure it is the right way round.
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