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Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 699 C It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident, or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 943 440...
Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance General view Supply cable for electrical connection Condensed water container Door Control panel Drain hose for condensed water (if fitted) Four height-adjustable screw feet...
Guide to the appliance Control panel “I-On/0-Off”button Display to switch the appliance on and off. performs several functions: When the machine is switched on, the – shows how long the programme still drum light will come on as you open has to run;...
Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of packing Disposal of your old machine/appliance The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials Old machines/appliances contain ma- which are environmentally friendly for terials which can be recycled. Please disposal and can normally be recycled.
The manufacturer is not liable sibility. Repairs should only be under- for damage resulting from improper taken by a Miele approved engineer. use or operation. In the event of a fault, or for clean- Do not let small children play with...
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Faulty components must only be Always close the door after use to exchanged for Miele original spare avoid the danger of: parts. Only when these parts are fitted – someone leaning on the door which can the safety standards of the ma- could cause the machine to tip;...
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Warning and safety instructions Using accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guaran- tee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated. Disposing of your old machine Before discarding an old machine, unplug it and render the plug use- less.
Brief instructions Brief instructions stored in the machine’s memory and Brief description called up. When the machine is switched on, the indicator lights for all programmes will Please read the sections on “Warn- come on. Programmes are selected by ing and safety” and “Notes on pressing the appropriate button and laundry care”.
Notes on laundry care Notes on laundry care Notes: Before drying, check the drying sym- bol on the textile care label. Some woven and loopknit materials (eg T-shirts, cotton jersey material) Significance of symbols: have a tendency to shrink, depending on their quality, and this is often made = Dry at normal temperature worse by over-drying.
How to dry correctly How to dry correctly Hints on saving energy Make sure there is no washing detergent dispenser among the Make sure that your laundry has laundry, as this could melt and dam- been thoroughly spun at the highest age the machine and the laundry.
How to dry correctly Selecting a programme TIMED DRYING See the “Programme chart” for a de- scription of each programme. COTTONS; MINIMUM IRON; SPE- CIAL CARE Press the touch pad for the required programme: the programme length chosen when the programme was last used will ap- pear in the display.
How to dry correctly Selecting additional options After drying One or more additional options can When the drying programme has fin- now be switched on or off. ished the “Anti-crease” sequence indi- cator light comes on. If required, the delay start option can be selected.
Additional options Additional options Additional options can be switched Anti-crease on or off by pressing the relevant but- Once a programme has ended the ton before the start of a programme. drum will turn at regular intervals to Indicator lights: prevent the laundry from settling into –...
Programme chart Programme chart Programme Fabric type maximum Special notes load COTTONS Multi-layered fabrics, not 5 kg Do not dry jersey wear in the Extra dry thoroughly dried with Extra dry programme – “Normal +” tendency to shrink. Mixed load of cotton fabrics, 5 kg –...
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Programme chart Programme Fabric type Maximum Special notes load MINIMUM IRON Minimum iron items which are 2.5 kg Spin minimum iron fabrics for at Normal+ made of synthetics or blended least 30 seconds in the fabrics, (eg pullovers, washing machine before drying dresses, trousers) which are not dried adequately in the “Normal”...
Display Display Various pieces of information are Each load should ideally be made shown in the display: up of items of the same size. The - the length of time a programme still time left will vary more if items are of has to run (time left);...
Delay start Delay start To cancel delayed start Once a programme has been se- lected, the start can be delayed from Press the “Delay start” button; 30 minutes (30) up to 24 hours (24h). or, if the “START” button has already been pressed: Select a programme.
Altering a programme Altering a programme To open the door during a pro- Once a programme has started, no changes to the programme or addi- gramme to add or remove tional options will be accepted. garments To cancel a programme Cancel the programme by: Open the door or switch the machine Pressing the “Door”...
Electronic system lock Electronic system lock The system lock prevents anyone from interfering with the dryer. To activate the system lock Close the door. Turn the machine on. Press the “Short” button and keep it pressed in while carrying out steps Press the “Machine iron”...
Programmable functions Programmable functions Programmable function 03: “Mem- Notes ory” The programmable functions can be The additional options chosen for the used to create drying programmes to last drying programme are stored in suit your individual requirements. the machine’s memory. They will remain in the machine’s memory until cancelled.
Programmable functions The number of the programmable Activating and storing in the function will flash in the display, alter- memory nating with the P. Example: The programmable functions are acti- 0i0... P 0... 0i0... P 0..vated using the additional option but- tons in special combinations with the The number on the right will show con- programme selector buttons to intro-...
A cleaning brush is Never use abrasive substances, available at extra cost from the Miele scouring pads, glass or general pur- Spare Parts Department. pose cleaners. These could damage Push the cleaned filter back into the plastic surfaces and other parts.
Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container If the hose drain has not been fitted and connected, the condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container. The condensed water container should be emptied after every drying cycle, or as soon as the “Empty out container”...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the condenser unit The machine must be disconnected from the electricity supply before cleaning. The condenser unit should be cleaned at least four times a year. Pull the cover off. Open the door. Turn the cover lock downwards to the vertical position.
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Cleaning and care Pull the condenser unit out. Clean the two long sides of the unit. Stand the condenser unit lengthwise on a towel until it is quite dry. Replace the condenser unit (see il- lustration above left). Return both levers on the condenser unit to the horizontal position.
– Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped? If so, contact the Miele Service Department. Static charge can be reduced . . . items made of synthetic by adding a fabric conditioner...
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Problem solving guide What to do if . . . Cause . . . Remedy . . . Ventilation to and from the dryer Open a door or window while . . . the drying process goes is insufficient (eg in a small the machine is in operation for on too long.
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(frozen condensed If the indicator light continues to water). flash there is a technical problem. Contact the Miele Service Department. The condensed water container Empty the container..the “Empty out container” is full.
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Before changing the bulb, discon- The temperature resistant bulb should nect the machine from the mains only be ordered from your Miele dealer power supply. or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Opening the door in the event of a power failure.
– your Miele dealer When, for example, new programmes are developed or new fabrics are intro- – your nearest Miele Service Depart- duced, a service engineer will be able ment (see back cover for the ad- to modify existing programme cycles dress).
The tumble dryer can also be com- bined with a Miele washing machine in a washer and dryer stack. For this pur- pose the appropriate stacking kit* to match your washing machine is re- quired.
Panels more than 1.5 mm thick require an “adapter strip for a 4 mm thick decor panel”. This is available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Note: The decor panel height re- quired for the adapter strip must not exceed 596.5 (-1.5) mm.
Installation Fitting the plinth facia Fitting the plinth facia: Place the small template supplied on – The appliance plinth below the door the back of the upper edge of the can be concealed using a plinth plinth facia and fasten with sticky facia.
Installation External condensed water out- The condensed water can be drained off directly if the machine is installed near a sink, drain outlet etc. Maximum drain hose length: 3.00 metres Maximum delivery head: 1.00 metre Accessories supplied: – 2 metre drain hose –...
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Installation The dryer is fitted with a non-return Connection to wash basin drain out- valve as standard to prevent water from let (where appropriate) flowing back into the machine. Push the hose clip (1) and the knurled nut connector from the sink drain outlet (2) over the drain hose.
Electrical connection Electrical connection The wire which is coloured blue must Electrical connection U.K. be connected to the terminal in the All electrical work should be carried out plug which is marked with the letter N only by a suitably competent person, in or coloured black.
Consumption data Consumption data Programme Cap- Final spin speed Electricity Drying time incl. acity (in a domestic consump- cooling down time washing machine) tion Minutes 10 A 16 A COTTONS 1200 Extra dry 1400 1600 1200 Normal + 1400 1600 800 (70 % residual moisture) Normal 1200...