Miele Touchtronic T 9800 User manual

Vented Dryer
T 9800
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 640 592
en - US, CA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before loading the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fabric care labels ..................................................7
Drying tips ........................................................7
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1. Sort the laundry ..................................................8
2. Load the laundry .................................................8
3. Select a program ................................................10
4. Select an option .................................................11
5. Start the program................................................12
6. Program end - Unload the laundry ..................................13
Changing a running program ........................................13
To cancel a program ...............................................13
Adding/removing laundry during a drying program .......................13
Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dryer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning the lint filter ...............................................16
Cleaning the exterior and the control panel .............................17
Stainless steel parts................................................17
Changing the light bulb .............................................18
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General problems .................................................19
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fault indicators ...................................................21
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Stand ...........................................................27
Installation site ....................................................28
Transporting the dryer to the installation site.............................29
Level the dryer ....................................................29
Electrical connection ...............................................30
How to calculate the effective duct length ..............................32
Exhaust connection with a flexible exhaust hose or rigid pipe ...............35
Direct wall connection ..............................................36
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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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 or pet 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 lean on the door. The dryer
may tip over.
~Do not tamper
with the controls.
~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.
~Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the fabric
manufacturer.
~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.
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~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.
~Clean the lint filter before or after
each load.
~Keep the area around the air intake
(toekick) and adjacent surrounding
areas free from lint, dust and dirt.
~The interior of the machine and
exhaust duct 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 the 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.
~Do not install or use a dryer with
visible damage.
~This dryer must not be used without
an exhaust hose, lint filter or a
damaged lint filter.
~Check regularly on the exhaust
parts (e.g. wall vent duct, louvered wall
vent, bends, etc.) if enough air gets
through. Lint can collect and block the
air flow.
If an exhaust hose is already installed, it
should be checked before connected
to the dryer.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced with original Miele spare
parts.
~If the power cord is damaged it
must only be replaced by a Miele
Service technician with a genuine Miele
power cord.
Using accessories
~Only use genuine Miele
accessories. If unapproved parts are
used, guarantee, performance and
product liability claims may become
void.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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aProgram buttons
To select a drying program
bOptions buttons
Special features to enhance a drying
program
cCheck Filter/Vent indicator
Indicates to clean the filter or vent
dStatus indicator
Shows the current cycle of the drying
program
eStart/Stop button
Starts and stops a program, or if
pressed and held in cancels a
program.
Flashes during program selection
and lights continuously once the
program starts.
Control panel
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Clean the drum interior before the
first use.
Fabric care labels
Before drying, check fabric care labels
for special drying instructions.
q= Drying with a normal temperature
r= Drying with a low temperature
s= Do not dry in a tumble dryer
Drying tips
– Observe the maximum loads, see the
"Program Guide".
Overloading the dryer will result in
poor drying results and wrinkling.
– Dry delicate fabrics with the fabric
care symbol rwith the "Gentle"
option.
–Do not dry dripping wet items in the
dryer. Spin the laundry after the wash
for at least 30 seconds.
–Open jackets to allow even drying.
–Wool and wool blends tend to felt
and shrink. Dry these items in the
"Woolens" program.
–The fine cotton fabric or down filled
items tends to shrink.
–Dry pure linen items only if it is
advised on the fabric care label. The
surface of the fabric otherwise tends
to become "rough".
–Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-Shirts and
underwear) tend to shrink when
washed and dried for the first time.
Do not over-dry these fabrics.
–Permanent press and delicate
fabrics tend to crease more the
bigger the load size.
For better drying results reduce the
load size or select the "Delicates"
program.
– Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dryer. However, the amount
of starch must be doubled during the
wash.
– Wash new, colored items before
drying for the first time and do not
dry with light-colored items. These
fabrics can "bleed" (also on plastic
parts of the dryer). Colored lint could
adhere to light-colored items.
Before loading the dryer
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1. Sort the laundry
^Sort the laundry by desired dryness,
fabric, size and similar residual
moisture after spinning to assure
even drying results.
,Do not dry items that may melt or
ignite in the dryer such as plastics or
rubber. They could melt and
damage the laundry.
^Check hems and seams, so that no
filling can fall out.
^Duvet covers and pillowcases should
be fastened in order to prevent small
items from rolling inside of them.
^Close zippers, hooks and eyelets.
^Tie up fabric belts and apron ties.
^Remove or sew up loose bra
under-wires.
2. Load the laundry
^Open the door.
2.1. Without the laundry basket
^Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
Do not overload the drum.
Overloading strains the fabrics and
leads to poor drying results.
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2.2. With laundry basket
Reduce the load size to ½ of a
normal load.
Use the laundry basket to dry or air
e.g. sport shoes.
The laundry basket is designed in such
a way that it does not turn with the drum
and avoids strain on the drying item.
^Hang the laundry basket in the
opening.
The laundry basket supports itself with
the bottom in the dryer and is held in
place with the front straps (arrows).
,Make sure no sleeves, ties,
belts, etc. stick out of the basket.
They might get entangled which
could damage the laundry basket
and the drum.
Drying with the laundry basket is
only possible with the programs
"45 min. warm" and "15 min. cold".
All other programs are not suitable
since the load sensor does not
recognize a load and cancels the
program.
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2.3. Close the door
,To prevent fabric damage,
check that laundry will not be caught
in the closed door.
The lint filter must always be
inserted in the door opening.
^Close the door with a firm swing and
push it closed.
3. Select a program
^Press the button of the desired
program.
– The respective program indicator
lights.
– "Options" indicators may be lit
(Memory function).
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