Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 7944 C en - GB 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.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which – Make sure that your laundry is are environmentally friendly for disposal thoroughly spun before drying.
Any other usage is not supported by lead to personal injury and damage the manufacturer and could be to property. dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or To avoid the risk of accidents and improper use or operation.
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Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele Before connecting the tumble dryer, approved service technician to protect ensure that the connection data on the the user from danger.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be tumble dried: To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in – items which have been cleaned this appliance: using chemicals (e.g.
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/ or condensed Accessories water container. The ambient room temperature should Only use genuine Miele spare parts be between +2°C and +35°C. and accessories with this appliance. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, If the water is drained externally...
Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Perfect Dry indicator g Low temperature button For all drying level programmes. See Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower next page. temperature. b Display h Drying level button See next page. with indicator lights to show the drying level selected.
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Operating the tumble dryer The display shows: The Perfect Dry indicator will light up again when the selected drying level is – Programme duration reached and remain on until the – Programme stage programme is finished. Drying The Perfect Dry indicator does not light Cooling down up during time controlled programmes: Finish...
Notes on laundry care Garment care label symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Drying depending on the quality of the item. Normal/higher temperature They can be partially dried using the Gentle smoothing programme. Reduced temperature: Select Low temperature –...
How to dry correctly C Load the tumble dryer Brief instructions The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) ^ Press the Door button to open the show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the dryer.
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How to dry correctly D Select a programme programmes and with some the drying level is pre-set and cannot be changed. Tip: You can extend the range of the drying levels for some programmes (see "Programmable functions"). Woollens handcare, Gentle smoothing –...
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How to dry correctly F Start the programme G Remove the laundry when the programme has finished The Start/Stop button will flash when a programme is being selected. The 0 and Finish will appear in the display flashing indicates that a programme to indicate that the programme has can be started.
Extra options / Delay start Extra options To begin delay start ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Low temperature – The Delay start indicator will light up Delicate and minimum iron fabrics with constantly. the r symbol on the care label (e.g. –...
Programme chart Cottons Max. load 7 kg* Extra dry, Normal** Use for Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, T-shirts, underwear, flannelette bed linen. Notes – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics. – Do not use Extra dry for loopknit fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear, baby clothes), as they have a tendency to shrink.
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Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load 2 kg* Use for Woollen items. Notes – This programme only fluffs up woollen garments. They are not dried completely by this programme. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature. Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected.
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Programme chart Cool air Max. load 7 kg* Use for Any item which only needs airing. Warm air Max. load 7 kg* Use for – Drying voluminous and multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows. – Drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, swimwear, tea-towels.
Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Altering Delay start ^ See "Delay start". - changing the programme You cannot change to another Adding or removing laundry programme once a programme has after a programme has started started (this prevents unintentional ^ Press the Door button.
Electronic system lock D Now slowly turn the programme The system lock prevents the dryer selector six positions stage by stage being used without your knowledge. in an anti-clockwise direction. Each of the six programme indicator It can be activated if wished. lights must come on one after the other.
Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the appliance has been fitted with a drain hose (see "Installation"). Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme. The Empty out container indicator light ^ Empty the container.
Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Cleaning them whilst dry Parts Department, or use a vacuum cleaner. Tip: You can also use a vacuum ^ Also clean the door seal (2) with a cleaner to remove the fluff.
Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water Do not replace them if they are If there is a great deal of compacted damp or wet. Damp or wet filters fluff on any of the filters, they can be could cause operational faults. removed and cleaned under hot ^ Push the large filter back into the running water.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply. Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available to order via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. ^ Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the condenser unit Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff from the dryer can get through the fluff filters and block the condenser unit. Dust from the room in which the dryer is installed can also get into the condenser unit and cause a blockage.
Cleaning and care If you cannot see any fluff: ^ Replace the condenser unit (see following page). If you can see some fluff: ^ Clean the condenser unit as described below. Cleaning the condenser unit ^ When rinsing the condenser unit, make sure you position it as shown in the next two illustrations.
Cleaning and care Replacing the condenser unit ^ With the handle facing upwards, push the condenser unit back into position in its housing. ^ Turn the lever down to the horizontal position, making sure that the hook on the lever clicks into the groove. When replacing the inner cover after cleaning, ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove.
Cooling down or and then on again. Finish flashes in the – Then start the display. programme again. The buzzer sounds. If the programme stops again and Cooling down or Finish flashes again, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department.
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– Then start the programme The buzzer sounds. again. – If the Clean out airways indicator light comes on again, contact the Miele Ser- vice Dept. The Empty The condensed water – Empty out the condensed container indicator container is full or there water container.
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– If it still will not start, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The Start/Stop button The flashing indicates After the programme has flashes on and off.
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the sufficiently dry. different fabrics. Warm air programme. – Select a different programme next time *. Items made of synthetic Synthetic fibres tend to Static charge can be fibres are charged with...
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying process In some circumstances, the Please check all the goes on too long or Clean out airways indicator possible causes and even switches off. light still comes on, even switch the dryer off and though the filters are clean.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Water leaks from the – The inner cover of the – Ensure that the dryer after the condenser unit has not condenser unit is condenser unit has been locked properly positioned correctly been cleaned. and/or the condenser and lock the inner unit has not been...
^ Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.
Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable f Four height adjustable screw feet b Control panel g Air inlet and outlet vent for cooling the condenser unit c Condensed water container h External drainage options (e.g. via d Door wash basin, wash basin drain outlet e Service panel for condenser unit or gully)
Washer-dryer stack water e Accessories for connection to a sink The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing drain outlet machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (available to order) to match your dryer is required.
Installation and connection Levelling the machine The air inlet and outlet vents on the front and back of the machine must not be covered as this would prevent sufficient ventilation for cooling the condenser unit. Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings, deep file carpet etc.
Installation and connection ^ There will be a small amount of External condensed water residual water in the drain hose. outlet Have a container ready to collect this. General notes When drying is in progress, condensed water is pumped into the condensed water container through the drain hose at the back of the dryer.
Installation and connection External drainage via a sink or gully Example: Connection to a sink drain outlet ^ See "Front view" illustration. The drain hose with non-return valve If you want to drain the water off fitted can be connected directly to a into a sink you will need to secure suitable sink drain outlet.
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Installation and connection ^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using nut 2. If this nut has a flat disc in it you should take the disc out first. ^ Attach the end of hose 4 to adapter ^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
Consumption data Load Final spin speed Residual Energy Duration in a domestic moisture washing machine min. Cottons Normal 1000 3.90 Cottons Normal 1200 3.55 1400 3.35 1600 3.25 1800 2.90 Cottons Normal + Low temperature 1000 4.20 Cottons Hand iron 1000 3.10 Cottons Hand iron...
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 634 mm Depth with door open 1074 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop 850 mm – Height 600 mm – Width Suitable for stacking Weight 52 kg Drum volume 111 l Maximum capacity 7 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water...
Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture A number to show which option is level in the Cottons selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture A number to show which option is level in the Minimum iron selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
Programmable functions Anti-crease A number to show which option is Anti-crease helps prevent creasing, if selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. laundry is not normally removed im- mediately after the end of a 0 Anti-crease off programme.
Programmable functions Altering the volume of the A number to show which option is buzzer selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The buzzer has two volumes. 0 Normal buzzer Follow the steps (A,B,C ...) to (factory default setting) programme and store in memory.
Programmable functions Altering the standard drying A number to show which option is level in the Automatic plus selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
Programmable functions Extending the cooling down A number to show which option is time selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme 0 Cooling down time not extended can be extended by 5 or 10 minutes, (factory default setting) if required.
Programmable functions Standby Factory default. Not in current programme To save energy, the display and the As described under "On". programme sequence/check lights However, the display and programme go out after 10 minutes and the sequence/check lights will stay on after Start/Stop button starts flashing the programme has started and remain slowly.
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Programmable functions Before you begin, ensure that: A number to show which option is – The tumble dryer is switched off. selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. – The door is closed. A Press the Start/Stop button and keep 0 On it pressed in whilst carrying out steps I Factory default setting.
Programmable functions Memory function A number to show which option is The electronics will memorise any selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. extra options selected for a programme. The duration selected 0 Memory deactivated for the Warm air or Cool air timed (factory default setting) drying programmes will also be stored in memory.
Programmable functions Clean out airways indicator A number to show which option is Fluff should be removed after drying. selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The Clean out airways indicator will remind you to clean the filters when a 0 Clean out airways indicator light certain amount of fluff has collected deactivated...
Programmable functions Keypad tone A number to show which option is An audible tone sounds each time a selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. button is pressed. 0 Keypad tone deactivated Follow the steps (A,B,C ...) to programme and store in memory.
Programmable functions Adjusting the dryer's – The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and electronics for very soft water then on and off quickly twice. In some areas of the UK, water is A number to show which option is extremely soft which can affect the selected will appear in the display sensitivity of the control electronics.
Programmable functions Extending the range of the A number to show which option is drying levels selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. You can extend the range of the drying levels for many of the 0 Factory default setting programmes: I Drying level range extended...