Miele TOUCHTRONIC T 9820 User manual

Operating Instructions for the
T 9820 Gas Dryer
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 268 170
en - US, CA

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,WARNING
For your safety the information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or death.
–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
ßDo not try to light any appliance.
ßDo not touch any electrical switch.
ßDo not use any phone in your building.
ßClear the room, building or area
of all occupants.
ßImmediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
ßIf you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
–Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
(In Massachusetts a licensed plumber / gas fitter)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
First use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before loading the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fabric care labels .................................................10
Drying tips .......................................................10
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1. Sort the laundry .................................................11
2. Load the laundry ................................................11
3. Select a program ................................................13
4. Select an option .................................................14
5. Start the program................................................15
6. Program end - Unload the laundry ..................................16
Changing a running program ........................................16
To cancel a program ...............................................16
Adding/removing laundry during a drying program .......................16
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General problems .................................................19
Fault indicators ...................................................21
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
User Maintenance Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Dryer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the lint filter ...............................................26
Cleaning the exterior and the control panel .............................27
Changing the light bulb .............................................28
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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:
The T9820 gas dryer is only
approved for use in the USA
and Canada. It is not approved
for use in Mexico.
This dryer is intended for
residential use only!
~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 the 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.
~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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~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 repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
these Operating instructions. Repairs to
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
(toe-kick) 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.
~Danger of suffocation or
toxication Adequate ventilation is
essential, especially when another
appliance 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. Allow sufficient room ventilation
by unlockable ventilation openings in
the wall.
Check with your building inspector for a
riskless use to avoid a low pressure of
4 Pa or more.
~The dryer must only run if the moist
exhaust air is conducted outside by an
installed exhaust duct vent. Provide
sufficient venting in the room where the
dryer is installed, e.g. by opening a
window.
~This dryer must not be used without
an exhaust hose, lint filter or a
damaged lint filter.
~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.
~Do not install or use a dryer with
visible damage.
~Proper installation is the
responsibility of the installer.
~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.
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~Product failure due to improper
installation is not covered under the
Warranty.
~Gas dryers are not approved for
mobile home installation.
~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.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
In case of change of ownership, this
manual should stay with the dryer.
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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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Metal components of the dryer's gas
burner have a protective coating
which may give off a slight odor the
first time the appliance is turned on.
The smell will dissipate after a short
time and does not indicate a faulty
connection or appliance defect.
First use
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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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