Miele T 659 C User manual

Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 659 C
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before Q\}
installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accident,
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 939 871

Contents
Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to dry correctly
Hints on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching on and loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting additional option(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
After drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programmable functions
General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Activating and storing in the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fluff filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emptying the condensed water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Problem solving guide
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
After sales service
Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Future updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fitting or changing the decor panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fitting the plinth facia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Contents
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Guide to the appliance
General view
1Supply cable for electrical connection
2Condensed water container
3Door
4Control panel
5Drain hose for condensed water (if fitted)
6Four height-adjustable screw feet
Guide to the appliance
4

Control panel
b“I-On/0-Off” button
for switching the appliance on and off.
When the machine is switched on, the
drum light will come on as you open
the door.
c“Door” button
to open the door/cancel a programme.
This button does not stay pressed in.
d“START” button
starts a drying programme.
The indicator light:
– flashes to indicate that the program-
me can be started;
– remains on once the programme has
commenced.
eAdditional option buttons
Indicator lights: on= option selected
off= option not selected
fProgramme selector
can be turned clockwise or anti-clock-
wise.
The light ring will go out in the following
circumstances:
– if the machine has been switched on
for several minutes but no program-
me has been selected or started;
– once the programme has been finis-
hed for several minutes.
gSequence indicator and check
lights
Please consult the section “Problem sol-
ving guide” for the check lights.
Guide to the appliance
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these materi-
als away, please ensure they are offe-
red for recycling.
Disposal of your old
machine/appliance
Old machines/appliances contain mate-
rials which can be recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes. En-
sure that the machine/appliance pre-
sents no danger to children while being
stored for disposal. See the appropria-
te advice in the “Warning and safety” in-
structions.
Caring for the environment
6

Warning and safety instructions
Please read the operating instructi-
ons before using the tumble dryer
for the first time. They contain im-
portant information about the safety,
use and maintenance of the
machine. This will avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the
machine. Keep these operating in-
structions in a safe place and ensu-
re that new users are familiar with
the content. Pass them on to any fu-
ture owners of the machine.
Correct usage
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been
washed in a water solution and are mar-
ked on the manufacturer’s wash care la-
bel as being suitable for tumble drying.
Any other applications may be dange-
rous. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from improper use or
operation.
Do not let small children play with
the machine and its controls or
operate it. Please supervise its use by
the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Check for visible external damage
before installation.
Do not install or operate a damaged
machine or appliance.
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 machi-
ne can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the app-
liance and an effective earthing system
which complies with local and national
regulations. It is most important that
this basic safety requirement is regular-
ly tested by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for the consequences of an inade-
quate earthing system.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in unfo-
reseen dangers for the user, for which
the manufacturer cannot accept respon-
sibility. Repairs should only be underta-
ken by a Miele approved engineer.
In the event of a fault, or for clea-
ning purposes, the machine is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Warning and safety instructions
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For safety reasons, do not use an ex-
tension cable. There is a danger of
overheating.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the machi-
ne be guaranteed.
Use
Do not install the machine in a
room where the temperature may
drop below freezing, as temperatures
below zero could damage the machi-
ne.
Frozen condensed water in the pump,
hose and condensed water container
could also lead to damage.
If the water is drained externally
through the drain hose instead of
being collected in the condensed wa-
ter 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 water is not drinking
water. It can cause health pro-
blems in people and animals.
Always close the door after use to
avoid the danger of:
– someone leaning on the door which
could cause the machine to tip;
– children climbing into the machine or
hiding objects in it.
There is a danger of fire with
fabrics which:
– contain rubber, foam rubber or rub-
ber-like materials;
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents;
– have been splashed with hair
lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish re-
mover or similar;
– also padded items (eg cushions,
jackets) which have been damaged,
as the padding could fall out and
catch fire;
– are soiled with grease or oil.
Warning and safety instructions
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In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestati-
on by cockroaches or other vermin,
pay particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a cle-
an condition at all times. Any damage
which may be caused by cockroaches
or other vermin will not be covered by
the appliance guarantee.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by
Miele. If other parts are used, guaran-
tee, performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Disposing of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine,
unplug it and render the plug use-
less. Cut off the cable directly behind
the appliance to prevent misuse.
Warning and safety instructions
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Brief instructions
Brief description
Programmes are selected by turning
the programme selector and can be
supplemented by pressing the additio-
nal option buttons.
Press the “START” button to begin a
programme.
The indicator lights in the sequence dis-
play (on the right hand side of the con-
trol panel) show which stage has been
reached in the programme.
The Sensitive system automatically ad-
justs drying to suit the water quality
and ensure more precise results.
The Novotronic controls measure and
register the conductivity of the water
and compensate for variations to achie-
ve a uniform residual moisture level.
The automatic reversing action turns
the drum clockwise and anti-clockwise
to loosen the laundry and prevent une-
ven drying, ensuring good results.
Once the required degree of dryness is
achieved, the laundry is allowed to cool
down.
At the end of the programme the anti-
crease action period begins. The drum
turns intermittently to reduce the forma-
tion of creases and folds.
Programmable functions can be used
to select or de-select some of the addi-
tional options and introduce further fun-
ctions. These combinations can be sto-
red in the machine’s memory and
called up.
Please read the sections on “War-
ning and safety” and “Notes on
laundry care”.
1Switching the machine on and
loading the laundry
Switch on by pressing the “I-On/0-
Off” button.
Press the “Door” button to open the
door.
Place the laundry loosely in the drum.
Swing the door shut but do not slam
it. Do not push on the door to shut it.
2Selecting a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
drying level you require.
3Selecting additional option(s)
Press the buttons to switch additio-
nal options on or off as required.
4Starting the programme
Press the “START” button.
Brief instructions
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Notes on laundry care
Before drying, check the drying sym-
bol on the textile care label.
Significance of symbols:
q= Dry at normal temperature
r= Dry at low temperature
(also push in the “Low temperature”
button if required)
s= Do not tumble dry
t= Can be tumble dried
If no symbol is featured, dry at your own
risk applying the following principles:
Cotton and minimum iron items should
be dried in the appropriate programme
(see programme charts).
For delicate fabrics, eg acrylic, select
"Minimum iron" and also press the "Low
temperature" button.
Never overload the drum. Always
observe the maximum recommen-
ded loads given in the “Programme
chart”. Overloading can cause un-
necessary wear and tear to the
laundry, give a disappointing drying
result and cause more creasing.
The following fabrics should not be
dried in a tumble dryer:
– Woollens and wool blends
These fabrics tend to become matted
and shrink. These fabrics can, however,
be partially dried using the “Woollens
hand care” programme.
– Down-filled items*
The fine fabric interior tends to shrink,
depending on the quality.
– Pure linen*
These items should only be machine
dried if specified as suitable by the ma-
nufacturer on the textile care label, as
the surface of the fabric may otherwise
“roughen”.
* Linen and down-filled items can, ho-
wever, be partially dried using the
“Smoothing” programme.
Notes:
Some woven and loopknit materials
(eg T-shirts, cotton jersey material)
have a tendency to shrink, depending
on their quality, and this is often made
worse by over-drying. When purcha-
sing woven materials, it is advisable to
take their shrinkage properties into ac-
count.
Starched washing can be dried in the
tumble dryer. In order to achieve the
usual finish, double the amount of
starch should be used.
Minimum iron fabrics and 100% cotton
shirts or blouses tend to crease more,
when larger loads being dried, particu-
lary when the weave of the fabric is
very fine. Reduce the load or use the
Special care “Minimum iron – Hand
iron” programme. If this is unsatis-
factory use the “Smoothing” setting,
then hang the garments on a hanger to
dry.
New dark-coloured fabrics should be
dried separately from light-coloured
fabrics to avoid colours running.
Notes on laundry care
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How to dry correctly
Hints on saving energy
Make sure that your laundry has
been thoroughly spun at the highest
appropriate spin speed before
drying. Spinning at 1600 rpm, for ex-
ample, saves approximately 30%
energy and time compared with 800
rpm.
Load the full amount of laundry ac-
cording to the programme chosen
(see “Programme chart”) for the
most economical drying related to
the size of the load. Make sure that
the drum is not over- or underloa-
ded.
As far as possible, sort fabrics for:
– the type of fibre or weave
– the degree of drying required
– similar size of items
– the moisture content after spinning.
This will help towards an even drying
result.
Ensure the room is well ventilated.
1Switching on and loading
Fasten duvet covers etc to prevent
small items from being rolled up insi-
de them.
Do up zips and tie fabric belts and
apron strings.
Press the “l-On / 0-Off” button.
Press the “Door” button and open
the door.
Make sure there is no washing de-
tergent dispenser among the
laundry, as this could melt and da-
mage the machine and the laundry.
Load the laundry very loosely into
the drum.
Do not overload the drum. Overloa-
ding can cause unnecessary wear
and tear to the laundry and give a
disappointing drying result.
Shut the door with a light swing but
do not slam it. Do not push on the
door to shut it.
Important: Please check that items
of laundry cannot be trapped by the
door, as this will cause damage to
the fabric.
How to dry correctly
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2Selecting a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
programme required.
See the “Programme chart”for a de-
scription of each programme.
COTTONS; MINIMUM IRON; Wool-
lens hand care; Smoothing
The length of the programme is deter-
mined by the electronics according to
each load.
TIMED DRYING:
The length of the programme is always
the same.
3Selecting additional option(s)
Additional options can be switched
on and off as required.
See the section on “Additonal options"
for a description of each option.
4Starting a programme
Press the “START”button.
The drying stage reached display on
the right hand side of the facia panel
will indicate which drying stage the pro-
gramme has reached.
The memory function:
If the memory function has been activa-
ted, the machine will automatically call
up the additional options selected for
the last programme used. The indica-
tor lights will indicate which options are
selected.
For further details on the memory functi-
on, please see the section “Programma-
ble functions”.
How to dry correctly
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"Clean out airways" indicator light
This indicator light shows that the dryer
is not working most efficiently or econo-
mically.
The causes of this check message can
be:
–the fluff filters in the door and the se-
condary filters in the door opening
are blocked;
–the condenser unit is blocked.
The "Clean out airways" check light will
only go out before the start of a pro-
gramme if the dryer has been switched
off with the "l-On/0-Off" button.
After drying
When the drying programme has finis-
hed the “Anti-crease / finish”sequence
indicator light comes on.
Press the “Door”button to open the
door.
Remove the laundry.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
If items are left in the dryer, they
could be damaged by overdrying
when the dryer is next used.
After every cycle remove the fluff
from
–the fluff filter in the door
–the filters in the door opening
(See the section on “Cleaning and
care”).
Empty the condensed water contai-
ner (where there is no external
drainage of the water). See the secti-
on on “Cleaning and care”.
Close the door and switch off the
machine after each use.
Press the “l-On / 0-Off”button to
switch off.
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Additional options
Additional options can be switched
on or off by pressing the relevant but-
ton before the start of a programme.
Indicator lights:
–on= additional option switched on
–off= additional option switched off
It is not possible to activate additional
options which are incompatible with the
basic drying programme selected. The
indicator light will go out when the opti-
on button is released.
If an inappropriate combination of opti-
ons is selected (eg “Short”and “Low
temperature”) only the option that was
selected last will be activated.
Anti-crease
Once a programme has ended the
drum will turn at regular intervals to
prevent the laundry from settling into
creases and folds.
Short
The programme running time is re-
duced.
–For drying fabrics that are not delica-
te.
Low temperature
The drying temperature is reduced.
–For delicate fabrics (drying symbol
r), eg acrylic.
The programme running time is increa-
sed.
Buzzer
An audible tone sounds repeatedly
at the end of a programme during
the Anti-crease phase.
The volume of the buzzer can be adju-
sted:
1Select the programme.
2Press the “Buzzer”button
(the “Buzzer”indicator light will
come on) until the desired volume
is achieved. The pitch of the buzzer
will rise at the same time.
3Release the “Buzzer”button and
start the programme.
Additional options
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Programme chart
Programme Fabric type maximum
load (2) Special notes
COTTONS
Extra dry Multi-layered fabrics, not
thoroughly dried with
“Normal +”
5 kg Do not dry jersey wear in the
Extra dry programme –
tendency to shrink.
Normal + Mixed load of cotton fabrics,
eg towelling, jerseywear, ie
single and multi-layered
fabrics.
5 kg –
Normal (1) Load of similar fabrics (jersey
wear, flannelette sheets,
towelling).
5 kg If fabrics are too damp,
select “Normal +”.
Hand iron rCotton or linen fabrics (eg
table linen, bedlinen,
starched laundry etc)
5 kg –
Hand iron rr (1) 5 kg If laundry is still too damp for
hand ironing, then select
“Hand iron r”in the future.
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics,
including starched laundry,
for machine ironing
5 kg The laundry should be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out until it can be ironed.
MINIMUM IRON
Normal+ Minimum iron items which
are made of synthetics or
blended fabrics, (eg
pullovers, dresses, trousers)
which are not dried
adequately in the “Normal”
programme
2.5 kg Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying
Normal (1) Minimum iron shirts, Table
cloths etc made of blended
fabrics, (eg cotton/synthetics) .
2.5 kg
Hand iron Minimum iron shirts, Table
cloths etc made of blended
fabrics, (eg cottons and
synthetics), which are still to
be hand ironed.
2.5 kg Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying. For extra special care
of delicate fabrics and to
reduce creacing even more,
reduce the load to 1 kg.
(1) Note for Test Institutes: These are the programmes that should be tested according to
the EN 61121/A11 Standard.
(2) Weight of dry laundry
Programme chart
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Programme Fabric type Maximum
load (2) Special notes
TIMED DRYING
Warm air Individual items, (eg bathing
costumes, bath towels, tea
towels)
5 kg –
Multi-layered fabrics whose
layers have different drying
characteristics.
Cool air Items which are only to be
aired
5 kg –
Special care programmes
Woollens
hand care
Woollen fabrics 1 kg To refresh and fluff up woollen
garments quickly.
Remove garments immediately
at the end of the programme.
Do not repeat. Woollen fabrics
are not dried completely by this
programme.
Smoothing Minimum iron items made of
cotton, blended fabrics or
synthetics
2.5 kg Smooths out creases caused
during the spin cycle in the
washing machine.
Fabrics are not dried
completely in this programme.
Remove garments immediately
at the end of the programme
and hang on a line or coat
hangers to dry.
(2) Weight of dry laundry
Programme chart
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Altering a programme
Once a programme has started, no
changes to the programme or addi-
tional options will be accepted.
If the programme selector is turned to
a different programme after a program-
me has begun, the “Drying”indicator
light will flash. The programme origi-
nally selected will continue to run as
normal. The indicator light will go out
when the selector is returned to its origi-
nal position.
To cancel a programme
Open the door or switch off the
machine.
To select a different program-
me
Turn the programme selector to “Fi-
nish”.
–The “Anti-crease/Finish”indicator
light will flash by itself to indicate that
the programme has been cancelled.
Turn the programme selector to the
drying level required.
Switch additional options on or off as
required.
Press the “START”button.
To open the door during a pro-
gramme to add or remove
garments
Cancel the programme by:
Pressing the “Door”button and open-
ing the door.
–Items can now be added or removed
early.
Restart the programme by:
Closing the door.
Pressing the “START”button.
–The programme will restart.
If there is a power cut, TIMED
DRYING programmes have to be re-
started once the power supply is
restored.
Altering a programme
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Electronic system lock
The system lock prevents anyone
from interfering with the dryer.
To activate the system lock
1Ensure that the door is closed and
that the programme selector is
turned to “Finish”.
2Turn the machine on.
3Press the “Short”button and keep it
pressed in while carrying out steps
4to 6.
4Slowly turn the programme selector
clockwise stage by stage until it re-
aches the “COTTONS/Normal”positi-
on.
5Slowly turn the programme selector
anti-clockwise stage by stage until it
reaches the “Finish”position.
6Slowly turn the programme selector
anti-clockwise stage by stage until it
reaches the “MINIMUM IRON/Hand
iron”position.
The “Locked”indicator light will come
on.
7Release the “Short”button.
The system lock is now activated.
8Switch the machine off.
To de-activate the system lock
Repeat steps 1-7.
The “Locked”indicator light will go out
after step 6.
Electronic system lock
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Programmable functions
General view
The programmable functions can be
used to create drying programmes to
suit your individual requirements.
They will remain in the machine’s me-
mory until cancelled.
One or all of the programmable fun-
ctions can be activated or cancelled.
(See following page).
Programmable function “Correcting
the drying level”
The Sensitive System aims to dry
using as little energy as possible. Ho-
wever, if you require the washing to
be drier, it is possible to reduce the fi-
nal moisture level on all program-
mes. (It is not possible to alter an in-
dividual programme.)
The machine is delivered with this fun-
ction switched off.
Programmable function “Memory”
The additional options selected pre-
viously for specific programmes are
stored in the machine’s memory.
The memory programmable function
can be used to switch the memory on
or off. The machine is delivered with
the memory function activated.
Programmable functions
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