Miele T 7944 C User manual

Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 7944 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. 07 851 060
en-GB

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose it with
your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste recycling centre or
contact your dealer for advice. Ensure
that it presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of energy:
–Make sure that your laundry is
thoroughly spun before drying.
The higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.
–Load according to the optimum
amount of laundry recommended for
the programme being used (see
Programme chart).
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
– Make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
– Make sure the fluff filters are clean
before using the dryer.
– Check the condenser unit from time
to time and clean it when necessary.
Caring for the environment
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Caring for the environment..........................................2
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Operating the tumble dryer.........................................10
Control panel .....................................................10
Notes on laundry care .............................................12
Garment care label symbols .........................................12
Tips on drying ....................................................12
How to dry correctly ..............................................13
Brief instructions ..................................................13
Extra options / Delay start..........................................16
Extra options .....................................................16
Low temperature................................................16
Buzzer........................................................16
Delay start .......................................................16
Programme chart .................................................17
Changing the programme sequence .................................20
Once a programme has started ......................................20
- changing the programme........................................20
- cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme .....20
- cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry ..............20
Altering Delay start ................................................20
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................20
Time remaining ...................................................20
Electronic system lock ............................................21
Contents
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4
Cleaning and care ................................................22
Emptying the condensed water container...............................22
Cleaning the fluff filters .............................................23
Cleaning them whilst dry .........................................23
Cleaning them with water .........................................24
Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................25
Cleaning the condenser unit .........................................26
Removing the condenser unit......................................26
Checking the condenser unit ......................................27
Cleaning the condenser unit.......................................27
Replacing the condenser unit......................................28
Problem solving guide ............................................29
Check and fault messages ..........................................29
An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................32
Other problems ...................................................33
Changing the lamp ................................................35
After Sales service................................................36
Repairs..........................................................36
Future updates (PC) ...............................................36
Appliance guarantee ...............................................36
Optional accessories ...............................................36
Installation and connection ........................................37
Front view........................................................37
Rear view ........................................................38
Installation site ....................................................38
Transporting the machine to its installation site ........................38
Washer-dryer stack..............................................38
Levelling the machine............................................39
Room ventilation ................................................39
Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house) .........39
External condensed water outlet ......................................40
Arranging the drain hose .........................................40
External drainage via a sink or gully ................................41
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve .....................41
Contents

Electrical connection .............................................43
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................43
Consumption data ................................................44
Technical data ...................................................45
Programmable functions...........................................46
Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programme...............46
Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programme ..........47
Anti-crease ......................................................48
Altering the volume of the buzzer .....................................49
Altering the standard drying level in the Automatic plus programme ..........50
Extending the cooling down time .....................................51
Standby .........................................................52
Memory function ..................................................54
Clean out airways indicator ..........................................55
Keypad tone .....................................................56
Adjusting the dryer's electronics for very soft water .......................57
Extending the range of the drying levels ................................58
Contents
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~It is essential to read these
instructions.
This tumble dryer conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however,
lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the tumble dryer, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, installation, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
~This tumble dryer is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and for use in
similar working and residential
environments such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms and by
residents in establishments such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
~This tumble dryer is not intended for
outdoor use.
~It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to dry items which have been
washed in a water solution and which
are marked on the manufacturer's care
label as being suitable 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 or operation.
~This tumble dryer is not intended for
use by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience or knowledge, unless
they are 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 away from the tumble
dryer at all times. It is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury do not allow
them to play on or near it or to play with
its controls. Supervise its use by the
elderly or infirm, and supervise children
whilst you are using it.
~Children aged 8 years and older
may use the tumble dryer only if they
have been shown how to use it in a safe
way and understand the hazards
involved.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the tumble dryer,
check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged tumble
dryer.
~Before connecting the tumble dryer,
ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
~The electrical safety of this tumble
dryer can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. Miele cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
~Do not connect the tumble dryer to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
tumble dryer (e.g. danger of
overheating).
~Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken 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
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, or
– the mains fuse is disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~This appliance must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
tumble dryer and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
~Do not make any alterations to the
tumble dryer, unless authorised to do
so by Miele.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following textiles must not be dried in
this appliance:
–items which have not been washed.
–items, such as workwear, which 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.
– items which have been treated with
inflamable cleaning agents or which
contain residues of acetone, alcohol,
benzine, petrol, kerosene, stain
remover, turpentine, wax and wax
remover or other chemicals (e.g.
mops and floor cloths).
– items which have been splashed with
hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances.
When washing such heavily soiled
items, ensure that you use additional
detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.
~Remove all items such as lighters
and matches from pockets.
~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following must not be tumble dried:
–items which have been cleaned
using chemicals (e.g. professional
dry-cleaning agents).
–fabrics which contain a large
proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber-like materials. For example,
products made from latex foam
rubber, shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubberised articles and items
of clothing and pillows with foam
rubber filling.
– damaged items which contain
padding or fillings (e.g. pillows,
jackets). When damaged, the filling
can get out with the risk of igniting in
the dryer.
~In many programmes, the heating
phase is followed by a cooling down
phase to ensure that the items are not
too hot to handle when you remove
them (this also avoids the danger of the
laundry self-igniting). The programme is
not finished until the cooling down
phase has been completed.
Ensure that you always wait until the
end of the programme before removing
the laundry.
~Warning: Do not switch the tumble
dryer off before the drying programme
has finished. If this was done and the
laundry was then removed immediately
it could give off a great amount of heat.
~Fabric conditioner and similar
products must be used according to
the instructions on the manufacturer's
packaging.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The dryer must not be used without
the fluff filters in place or if the fluff
filters are damaged in any way.
~The fluff filters must be cleaned
regularly.
~The dryer must not be used without
the condenser unit in place.
~The fluff filters must be thoroughly
dried after cleaning. Damp or wet filters
could cause operational faults.
~Do not install the tumble dryer in a
room where there is a risk of frost
occurring. At temperatures around
freezing point the tumble dryer may not
be able to operate properly.
There is a risk of damage 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 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 or lean on the
door, as this can cause the tumble
dryer to tip up.
~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.
~The tumble dryer must not be hosed
down.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele spare parts
and accessories with this appliance.
If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Control panel
aPerfect Dry indicator
For all drying level programmes. See
next page.
bDisplay
See next page.
cDelay start button
This button is used for:
- Delaying the start of a programme
- Selecting the duration of the timed
drying Warm air and Cool air
programmes
dBuzzer button
An audible tone sounds at the end of
the programme.
eCheck lights
See "Problem solving guide" / "After
sales service".
fStart/Stop button
For starting or cancelling a
programme.
The button flashes while a
programme is being selected and
then lights up constantly when the
programme has started.
gLow temperature button
Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower
temperature.
hDrying level button
with indicator lights to show the
drying level selected.
iProgramme selector
with indicator lights to show the
programme selected.
jDoor button
Pressing this button will open the
door even when the dryer is
switched off at the mains.
kOn/Off button jk
For switching the dryer on and off.
Operating the tumble dryer
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