Miele T8012C User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Condenser Dryer
T 8012 C
T 8013 C
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 881 320
en - US, CA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before loading the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Turn on the dryer and load the laundry ................................7
2. Select a program .................................................7
3. Select a drying option (if needed) ....................................9
4. Select the dryness level...........................................10
5. Select the buzzer (if desired).......................................10
6. Start the program................................................11
7. At the end of a program...........................................11
Canceling or changing a program ....................................12
Adding or removing laundry during a program...........................12
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dryer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the lint filter ...............................................14
Cleaning the exterior and the control panel .............................15
Cleaning the drum .................................................15
Emptying the condensed water container...............................16
Cleaning the condenser ............................................17
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dryer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing the light bulb .............................................19
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Washer / Dryer Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation site ....................................................28
Installation beneath a counter ........................................29
Installation tips ....................................................30
Level the dryer ....................................................30
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Contents
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,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:
~It is essential to read all instructions
before using the appliance.
~Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used
near children. Always close the door
after use to prevent child hazards.
~Before this appliance is removed for
service or discarded, remove the door
to the drying compartment.
~Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
~Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to the weather.
~Do not tamper
with the controls.
~Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
these operating instructions. Repairs to
electrical appliances should only be
performed by qualified personnel.
Incorrectly repaired machines may
pose a considerable risk to the user.
~Do not use fabric softener sheets to
eliminate static in this dryer. Best
results are achieved when a liquid
softener is used in the washer. Follow
the manufacturers instructions.
~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following textiles must not be dried in
this dryer:
–items which have not been washed.
–items, such as work-wear, exposed
to grease, oils, or other deposits
(such as lotions or cosmetics) in your
dryer. If these items have not been
thoroughly cleaned there is a danger
that they may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause
the laundry to ignite when heated
even after being removed from the
dryer.
– items that have been previously
cleaned, washed, soaked or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents
or other flammable or explosive
substances. They may give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
– items treated with flammable
cleaning agents or items containing
acetone, alcohol, petrol, stain
remover, wax or chemicals from
buffing, etc.
–items which have been splashed with
hair spray, nail polish remover, etc.
When washing heavily soiled items
ensure that sufficient detergent is
used with a high temperature. If in
doubt wash the item several times.
–items containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like
materials.
–items with padding or filling (e.g.
pillows or jackets) which have been
damaged. Loose filling could catch
fire.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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~Allow the dryer to complete each
stage of the program selected,
including the cooling down phase. This
will ensure that the items being
removed are not too hot to handle
~Clean the lint filter before or after
each load.
~Keep the area around the air intake
(toe kick) and adjacent surrounding
areas free from lint, dust and dirt.
~The interior of the machine should
be cleaned periodically by qualified
personnel.
This dryer is intended for
residential use only!
~GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
~WARNING – Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified electrician if you are
in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
~Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance: if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ae- "Programs" buttons
For selecting a drying program.
b"Options" buttons
For selecting a drying option.
c"Dryness" button
For selecting the dryness level of the
finished laundry.
d"Status" display
Shows the current cycle of the drying
program.
e"Buzzer" button
When selected, a buzzer will sound
at the end of the program.
f"FAULT" indicators
An illuminated indicator will alert you
if the child lock has been activated
or if a fault occurred.
g"Start/Stop" button
Starts and stops a program.
Interrupts a program when pressed.
Flashes during program selection
and lights once the program starts.
h"Door" button
Opens the door when the program
has finished. If the dryer is on, the
drum interior will light when the door
is opened. If the door is left open, the
light will go off after a few minutes to
save energy.
i"On/Off" button
Turns power to the machine on and
off.
Control panel
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The dryer must be correctly installed
and connected before the first use.
Please refer to the "Installation
Instructions".
^Before using for the first time, clean
the drum with a cloth.
Before drying, check fabric care
labels for special drying instructions.
qDry with normal temperature
rDry with low temperature
(select "Gentle" option)
sDo not dry in a tumble dryer
– Do not overload the drum!
Overloading the dryer will result in
poor drying results and wrinkling.
–Knitted fabrics and flannel tend to
shrink when washed and dried for
the first time. Do not over dry these
fabrics.
–To prevent discoloration, do not dry
new, dark-colored fabrics with
light-colored items.
–Close zippers and tie up fabric belts
and apron ties to prevent tangles
and damage to clothing.
–Do not dry items that may melt or
ignite in the dryer, such as plastics,
rubber or sneakers.
Program recommendations
Normal
–Cottons and Permanent Press blends
Wrinkle-free
–Permanent Press:
select the Hand Iron dryness level
and reduce the load size for best
drying results
–Delicate fabrics, such as polyester:
select the Gentle option to reduce
creasing
– Pure linen and down filled items
Woolens
– Wool and wool blends
Smooth
– Linen
– Permanent Press (cottons, blends
and synthetics)
Sturdy
–Durable Cottons and Permanent
Press
Fluff / 20 min / 45 min
–All fabric types
Before loading the dryer
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1. Turn on the dryer and load
the laundry
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn on
the dryer.
^Press the "Door" button to open the
door.
^Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
^Make sure the lint filters are in place.
^Close the door with a firm swing - do
not push it shut.
For best results use liquid fabric
softener when washing laundry.
Fabric softener sheet may clog the
filters and cause the dryer to
overheat.
To prevent fabric damage, check
that laundry will not be caught in the
closed door.
2. Select a program
^Press the eor -button until the
desired program indicator lights.
Using the dryer
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Program Fabric Note
Normal Available drying options: Turbo, Gentle, Anti-crease
Extra Dry Multi-layer fabrics, mixed loads of
sturdy cottons, e.g. jeans, towels.
The "Extra dry" program should not be
selected for jersey materials.
Items may shrink.
More Dry Uniform loads of cotton, e.g. sheets,
underwear, socks. -
Normal Knitted cotton fabrics that may shrink,
e.g. jersey material or lightweight
cottons.
If items are still damp, dry again using
"More Dry".
Less Dry Cotton or linen fabrics to be left damp
for ironing. -
Hand Iron If fabrics are too damp for ironing, dry
again using "Less Dry".
Rotary Iron Cotton or linen fabrics which will be
ironed with a rotary iron.
To prevent moisture loss, roll up the
laundry until ironing.
Wrinkle-free Available drying options: Turbo, Gentle, Anti-crease
More Dry Synthetic permanent press items,
e.g. pants and shirts. -
Normal Permanent press and blended fabrics,
e.g. cotton/synthetic.
Less Dry Permanent press and blended fabrics
requiring an ironed finish.
Reduce load size for fabrics that wrinkle
easily.
Special Programs Available drying options: Anti-crease only available in
Fluff, Sturdy
Woolens Delicate items which allow machine
drying.
Remove items immediately after the end
of the program while still slightly damp.
Allow items to air dry.
Smooth Program for reducing creasing of
cotton, linen or permanent press
fabrics made of cotton, blends or
synthetics.
-
Sturdy For mixed loads of cotton and
permanent press items. -
Fluff Individual items to be freshened and
fluffed with cool air.
Reduce load size.
TIMED CYCLES Available drying options: Gentle, Anti-crease
20 min Individual items or very small loads,
e.g. beach towels, swimsuits. -
45 min
Using the dryer
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3. Select a drying option
(if needed)
^A drying option can be selected or
deselected with each press of the
button.
OPTIONS
Turbo
Fast drying for sturdy fabrics with
increased temperature and a reduced
program length.
Gentle
For drying delicate fabrics slowly at a
lower temperature.
Anti-crease
Prevents wrinkles if laundry is not
removed immediately after the end of a
program. The drum periodically rotates
for about 1 hour.
Using the dryer
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4. Select the dryness level
The dryness level can be selected in
the "Normal" and "Wrinkle-free"
programs. (The dryness level of the
other programs cannot be adjusted.)
^Press the selection button until the
desired indicator illuminates.
In the "Wrinkle-free" program, only
"More Dry", "Normal" and "Less Dry" can
be selected.
5. Select the buzzer (if desired)
^Press the "Buzzer" button to have a
tone beep at the end of the program.
Indicator light:
on = buzzer selected
off = buzzer not selected
To adjust the buzzer volume:
–turn the dryer on
–close the door
– select a program
– if the indicator is lit, press the
"Buzzer" button so the indicator light
goes out.
^Press and hold the "Buzzer" button
until its indicator is lit and you hear
the desired volume and tone.
Using the dryer
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6. Start the program
^Press the "Start/Stop" button.
Once the program starts, the current
cycle of the program will be indicated
in the "STATUS" display.
7. At the end of a program
The "End/Anti-crease" indicator will light
at the end of a program and the buzzer
will sound if it was selected.
If a fault occurred, a "FAULT" indicator
will light. See "Frequently asked
questions" for details.
^Press the "Door" button.
^Open the door.
^Remove the laundry.
^Check that the drum is empty.
^Clean the lint filter after each use
(see "Dryer care").
^Close the door.
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn off
the dryer.
^Empty the condensed water
container weekly (if not connected to
a drain).
Using the dryer
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Canceling or changing a
program
^Press and release the "Start/Stop"
button to stop the drying program.
To continue drying:
^Select the new program by pressing
the eor -button.
^Select any desired options.
^Select a dryness level (available in
the "Normal" and "Wrinkle-free"
programs).
^Press and release the "Start/Stop"
button to start the new program.
Adding or removing laundry
during a program
^Turn off the dryer using the "On/Off"
button.
^Press the "Door" button.
^Open the door.
,CAUTION - Do not touch the rear
of the drum while adding or
removing items! There is a danger of
burns due to high temperatures in
the drum.
^Add or remove items.
^Close the door.
^Turn the dryer back on with the
"On/Off" button.
Using the dryer
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Child lock
When activated, the child lock prevents
the dryer from being operated by
locking the control panel functions.
The dryer can be turned on but not
started. The "Child lock" indicator will
flash.
The door can be opened.
To activate the child lock
1. Make sure the dryer is turned off and
the door is closed.
2. Press and hold the "Anti-crease" and
"DRYNESS" buttons at the same time,
hold until step 5.
3. Turn on the dryer with the "On/Off"
button.
4. Press the "OPTIONS" button 3 times.
5. Release the "Anti-crease" and
"DRYNESS" buttons.
The "Child lock" indicator will flash and
the dryer is now locked.
6. Turn off the dryer using the "On/Off"
button.
To deactivate the child lock
Repeat steps 1. to 5.
The "Child lock" indicator will go out.
The control panel is now unlocked.
6. Turn off the dryer using the "On/Off"
button.
Child lock
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Cleaning the lint filter
The lint filter must be cleaned after
every program.
^Open the door and remove the lint
filter, 1, by gently lifting it upwards.
^Wipe the lint off the filter with your
hand (do not use any sharp objects!)
^Remove the lint from the door frame
lint filter with your fingers.
^Any lint remaining in the hollow
casing of the door can be removed
through the gap at the bottom with a
dust brush or vacuum.
^Clean the gasket, 2, with a damp
cloth.
^Return the lint filter and close the
door.
Dryer care
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The lint filters can be rinsed with hot
water if necessary.
^Take the door lint filters out by turning
the knob at the filter top.
^Rinse all lint filters with hot water and
dry thoroughly.
The filters must be dry before being
returned to the dryer. Wet filters
might impair the dryer operation.
^Return the lint filters. Lock the door
frame filters.
Cleaning the exterior and the
control panel
,To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect the dryer from the
power supply by shutting off the
power main, tripping the circuit
breaker or unplugging the power
cord before performing
maintenance.
Never use abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads, steel wool or caustic
(oven) cleaners on the dryer. They
will damage the surface.
^The exterior and the control panel
can be cleaned with warm water and
liquid dish soap applied with a soft
sponge.
^Wipe dry.
Cleaning the drum
^The stainless steel surfaces of the
drum can be cleaned using a
non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
^Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Dryer care
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Emptying the condensed water
container
Depending on the installation, the
condensed water will either be pumped
to a drain or collected in the condensed
water container, located in the upper
left corner of the machine.
The container holds approximately
1 gallon of water.
The container should be emptied
weekly.
Should the container be full when the
tumble dryer is started, or if it becomes
full during normal operation:
– The "Container" indicator will light.
– The buzzer will sound.
^Pull out the container slightly to the
right with both hands.
^Hold the cap open while emptying
the container.
^When the container is empty, push it
back into its opening until it clicks
into place.
^Restart the drying program if needed.
Do not drink the condensed water!
Dryer care
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Cleaning the condenser
,To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect the dryer from the
power supply by shutting off the
power main, tripping the circuit
breaker or unplugging the power
cord before performing
maintenance.
^Clean the condenser every 6 months
and when the "Filter/Vent" indicator
lights. Clean approximately every
100 uses when the dryer is used
often.
Removing the condenser
The access panel to the condenser is
located on the lower left corner of the
dryer.
^Open the access panel with the
supplied yellow tool.
^Remove the panel up and out of the
condenser access area.
^Turn the condenser door lock down
and remove the door up and out.
^Turn the condenser lock up.
^Pull out the condenser.
Dryer care
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Rinsing the condenser
^Rinse the condenser along the left
side with warm water.
^Rinse the condenser from the front
with warm water.
^Check the condenser for visible
soiling. Rinse the condenser until
clean.
^Place the condenser lengthwise on a
towel to air dry.
Returning the Condenser
^Put the condenser back in place in
the reverse order.
Check that the gasket around the
front of the condenser is flush and
not crimped.
^To prevent leaks, make certain the
condenser is pushed in all the way
and locked in place.
^Restore power.
Dryer care
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Quick Guide
Remove this guide for easy reference
Please read all
instructions, especially
the "Important Safety Instructions",
before using the dryer.

1.Turn on the dryer and load the
laundry
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn on
the dryer.
^Press the "Door" button to open the
door.
^Load the laundry into the drum. Make
sure that there is enough space in
the drum for clothes to tumble freely.
To prevent fabric damage, check
that laundry will not be caught in the
closed door.
^Close the door with a firm swing - do
not push it shut.
2. Select a program
^Press the eor -button until the
desired program indicator lights.
3. Select a drying option (if needed)
^A drying option can be selected or
deselected with each press of the
button.
Quick Guide