Miele T 8422 C manual

Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 8422 C T o av oid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to r ead these instructions bef ore it is inst alled and used for the f irst time . M.-Nr . 07 1 27 590 e n-G B[...]

Disposal of the packing material The tr ansport and protectiv e packing has been selected fr om materials whic h are en vironment ally friendl y for disposal and can normally be rec ycled. Ensure that an y plastic wr appings , bags etc. are disposed of saf ely and kept out of the reac h of babies and young childr en. D anger of suff ocation! Rather[...]

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Contr ol panel .[...]

After Sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 F uture updates (PC) ................................................3 4 Appliance guar antee ...............................................3 4 Optional accessories ...............................................3 4 Installation .[...]

~ It is essential to r ead these instructions . This tumble dryer conf orms to current saf ety requirements . Inappropriat e use can, ho wever , lead to per sonal injury and damage to property . T o av oid the risk of accidents and damage to the tumble dryer , please read these instru ctions carefull y befor e using it for the f irst time . T hey c[...]

Technical safety ~ Befor e set ting up the tumble dr yer , chec k it for an y e xternally visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer . ~ Befor e connecting the tumble dryer , ensure that the connection dat a on the data plat e (voltage and connect ed load) match the mains electricity supply . If in any doubt, consult a qualified e[...]

Correct use ~ T o pre vent the risk of f ire, the follo wing te xtiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – items whic h hav e not been washed. – items , such as w orkwear , which hav e not been thoroughl y cleaned and which ar e still soiled with grease , oil or other desposits (suc h as cosmetics , lotions etc). If items ha ve not been t[...]

~ The dryer must not be used without the fluf f filt ers in place or if the fluf f filt ers are damaged in an y w ay . ~ The f luff filt ers must be cleaned regularl y . ~ The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place. ~ The f luff filt ers must be thor oughly dried af ter cleaning. Damp or w et filt ers could cause oper ational f [...]

Control panel a Low temperature button Delicate f abrics are dried at a low er temper ature . b Drying level button with indicator lights c Display d Delay start button This but ton is used f or: - Selecting the dur ation of the Timed drying progr ammes - Delaying the st art of a progr amme e Buzzer button An audible t one sounds at the end of the [...]

Display The f ollowing ar e selected via the display: – Delay st art – Dur ation of the Cool air and W ar m air progr ammes – P rogr ammable fu nctions The displa y also shows: – P rogr amme duration – P rogr amme stage Drying Cooling do wn Finish – Check and f ault messages Programme duration / Estimated time remaining When a pr ogr am[...]

Care symbols Befor e drying check the drying symbol on the care label. If there ar e no symbols , dr y at your o wn risk! q .........D r ya tn o r m a lt emper atur e r ............D r ya tl o wt emperatur e s ...............D on o t tumble dr y Tips on drying – Alw ay s observe the maximum recommended loads giv en in the "P rogr amme chart&[...]

Brief instructions The headings number ed ( A , B , C ...) show the oper ating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using y our dryer . A Sort the laundry T o ensure an e ven drying result separ ate out the w ashed laundr y and sort it according to: . . . the drying level required . . . the type of fibre or w eav e . . . size . . . the mois[...]

D Select a programme ^ Select the progr amme you w ant. The indicat or lamp for the progr amme selected will light up . A drying level or e xtr a option indicator light may also light up , and the dur ation may also be displa yed. Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, Automatic, Shirts, Denim and Outerwear programmes ^ P ress the Drying level but ton r[...]

F Start the programme The Star t/Stop but ton will f lash when a progr amme is being selected. The flashing indicat es that a progr amme can be started. ^ P ress the Start/Stop but ton. The Star t/Stop but ton will no w light up constantl y . Drying will appear in the display and the time remaining will st art cou nting down. Before the end of a pr[...]

Low temperature F or all delicate or minimum iron f abrics with the r symbol on the car e label (e.g . acrylic garments). – The pr ogramme dur ation is longer . – On some progr ammes Low temper ature is a standar d part of the progr amme and so cannot be deselected. Buzzer A buzzer sounds (at interv als for a maximum of 1 hr) to let y ou know t[...]

Cottons Max. load: 6 kg* Extra dry, Normal** F abric type Single and multi-lay ered cot ton f abrics such as t ow elling, jerse ywear , T -shir ts , underwear . Notes – Select Extr a dr y for multi-la yer ed and very thick f abrics . – Do not use Extr a dry for jerse y f abrics (e .g. T -shir ts , underwear), as they hav e a tendenc y to shrink[...]

Woollens handcare Max. load: 2 kg* F abric type W oollen fabrics Note – T his progr amme only f luffs up w oollen garments . – F abrics ar e not completel y dried in this progr amme. Remo ve g ar ments as soon as the progr amme has finished and leav e to f inish dr ying at room t emper ature . Low t emper ature Low t emper ature cannot be desel[...]

Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron F abric type Mix ed loads of garments suitable for the Cot tons and Minimum iron pr ogr ammes . Sor t according t o colour . Shirts Max. load: 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron F abric type Shirts and blouses . Low t emper ature Select the Low t emper ature option for delicate f abrics with the r symbol on the c[...]

Once a programme has started - changing the programme Y ou cannot change t o another progr amme once a progr amme has started (this pr ev ents unintentional alter ations). Y ou will need to cancel the curr ent progr amme before y ou can select a new one . - cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme ^ P ress the Start/Stop bu[...]

The s ystem loc k pre vents the dryer being used without your kno wledge . It can be activ ated if wished. The dryer's electr onics are then loc ked. The dryer can still be s witched on but a progr amme cannot be started. – If an at tempt is made to start a progr amme, the indicator light for the Low t emper ature but ton will come on and a [...]

Emptying the condensed water container The condensed w ater will be collect ed in the condensed w ater container unless the appliance has been fit ted with a dr ain hose (see "Installation"). Empty the condensed wat er container af ter ev er y drying progr amme. The Empt y out container indicator light will come on if the maximum lev el o[...]

Cleaning the fluff filters The f luff which is cr eated b y the drying process is collect ed by the f luff filt ers in the door and the door opening. Clean the filt ers af ter each drying progr amme*. Cleaning them whilst dry Tip: Y ou can also use a v acuum cleaner to r emov e the fluff . ^ Open the door and pull the fluf f filt er (1) out of the [...]

Cleaning them with water If there is a gr eat deal of compacted fluf f on any of the f ilter s , they can be remo ved and cleaned under hot running wat er . ^ Open the door and pull the fluf f filt er out of the door as described pre viously . The two filt ers in the door opening can also be remo ved if y ou need to clean them with w ater . ^ T urn[...]

Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply . Miele br anded cleaning and conditioning produ cts are a vailable t o order fr om your Dealer , the Miele Spare P ar ts Department or via the internet on www .miele-shop.com. ^ Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild deter gen[...]

Cleaning the condenser unit Deter gent residue , hair and fine fluf f from the dryer can get thr ough the fluf f filt ers and bloc k the condenser u nit. Dust fr om the room in whic h the dr yer is installed can also get int o the condenser unit and cause a blockage . Check the condenser unit at least t wice a year . Alw ays c heck it if the Clean [...]

^ P ull the condenser u nit out of its housing by the handle . Checking the condenser unit ^ Hold the condenser unit up to the light as shown . ^ Check t o see if there is an y fluf f inside it. The arr ows in the illustr ation abov e indicate wher e to look. If you cannot see an y fluf f: ^ Replace the condenser unit (see follo wing page). If you [...]

^ Then f lush the u nit through fr om the front. ^ Check the condenser unit again f or any visible f luff and if necessary flush it through ag ain until it has all gone. ^ Remo ve an y soiling still visible inside the housing unit by hand using a damp cloth. Do not tr y and access areas y ou cannot reac h by hand! ^ Also make sur e the rubber seals[...]

With the help of the f ollowing not es , minor f aults in the performance of the appliance, some of which ma y result fr om incorrect oper ation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. , Repair w ork to electrical appliances should onl y be carried out by a suit ably qualified per son in strict accordance with curr ent local an[...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy The Clean out airways indicator light comes on. This indicat or light comes on to w arn you that the dryer is not working ef ficientl y . P ossible cause: T he fluff filt ers ar e clogged with fluff or with deter gent residues . – Cleaning the fluf f filt ers is usually all that is r equired. Howeve r , if the Clean [...]

Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying process goes on too long or even switches off. In some circumstances, the Clean out airways indicator light still comes on, even though the filters are clean. Please check all the possible causes and switch the dryer off and then back on again. V entilation to and from the dryer may be insuf f[...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy Water leaks from the dryer after the condenser unit has been cleaned. – The inner co ver of the condenser unit has not been lock ed properl y and/or the condenser unit has not been positioned correctl y . – Fluff has collect ed in the condenser unit housing. – Ensure that the condenser unit is positioned correctl[...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy The tumble dryer fails to start when switched on. No obvious cause . – Is the dryer switc hed on? – Is the plug correctl y inserted into the soc ket and switc hed on? – Is the door closed properl y? – Has the fuse or circuit break er tripped? The interior drum lighting does not come on. The lighting s witches o[...]

Changing the lamp Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply . ^ Open the door . Y ou will find the int erior lamp cov er at the top of the drum aperture . ^ Insert a suitable tool, such as a wide bladed scre wdriv er , u nder the side edge of the lamp cov er as illustr ated. ^ Apply a lit tle pressur e and whilst doing so turn y[...]

In the ev ent of any f aults which you cannot remedy y ourself , please contact – your Miele dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back co ver f or contact det ails). N .B . A call-out char ge will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could ha ve been r ectified by the customer as described in this instruction man[...]

Front view a Mains connection cable b Condensed w ater container c Contr ol panel d Door e Service panel for condenser unit f F our height-adjustable scre w feet g External dr ainage options (e .g. via w ash basin, w ash basin dr ain outlet, or gully). Installation 35[...]

Rear view a P rotruding lid f or holding when moving the appliance (see arr ows) b Air inlet vent f or cooling the condenser unit c Mains connection cable d External dr ainage of the condensed wa t e r e Accessories f or connection to a sink dr ain outlet Installation site , Make sur e the dryer door can be opened without hindr ance af ter installa[...]

Levelling the tumble dryer The appliance must be perfectl y level t o ensure saf e and proper oper ation. ^ The scr ew feet can be adjust ed to compensate f or any unev enness in the floor . , The air inlet and outlet v ents on the front of the tumble dryer must not be cov ered as this w ould pre vent suff icient ventilation f or cooling the conden[...]

External condensed water outlet General notes When drying is in progr ess , condensed w ater is pumped into the condensed w ater container through the dr ain hose at the back of the dryer . The condensed w ater can also be dr ained off dir ectly if the tumble dryer is installed near a sink, dr ain outlet etc. so that the condensed w ater container [...]

External drainage via a sink or gully ^ See "F ront vie w" illustr ation. , If you w ant to dr ain the wat er off into a sink y ou will need to secur e the hose carefull y , e .g. by tying it to a tap t o make sur e it cannot slip during use. Otherwise there is a risk of ov erflowing w ater whic h could cause damage. ^ Use the bow -shaped[...]

1 Adapt er 2 Nut 3 Hose clip 4 End of the hose 5 Non-return v alve 6 T umble dryer drain hose ^ Fit adapt er 1 to the sink dr ain outlet using nut 2 . If this nut has a flat disc in it y ou should tak e the disc out fir st. ^ At tach the end of the hose 4 to adapter 1 . ^ Use a scre wdriv er to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut. , Non-return [...]

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suit ably qualif ied and competent person, in strict accordance with current national and local saf ety regulations (BS 7 671 in the UK). Ensure po wer is not supplied t o the appliance until aft er installation work has been carried out. The appliance is supplied with a main[...]

Programme Load Final spin speed in a domestic washing machine Energy Duration kg* rpm kWh Minut es Cottons Normal 6.0 1 000 (60 % residual moisture)** 1 200 1 400 1 600 1 800 3.30 3.00 2.85 2.55 2.50 89 81 78 70 69 Cottons Hand iron 6.0 1 000 (60 % residual moisture)** 1 200 1 400 1 600 1 800 2.65 2.35 2.20 1 .85 1 .80 71 63 60 52 51 Minimum iron N[...]

Height 850 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width 595 mm Depth 580 mm Depth with door open 1 060 mm Suitable for pushing under a workt op Y es Suitable for st acking Y es W eight 51 kg Drum volume 1 1 1 litr es Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed w ater container appro x. 3.5 litres Dr ain hose length 1 .5 m Maximum delivery h[...]

Programmable functions for changing default settings The pr ogrammable functions are used to alt er the tumble dryer´s electronics t o suit changing requir ements . P rogr ammable fu nctions can be alter ed at any time . 44[...]

Extending the range of the drying levels Y ou can e xtend the r ange of the drying levels f or many of the progr ammes: Machine iron+ (drier than Machine ir on). Hand iron+ (drier than Hand iron). Normal+ (drier than Normal). In addition the Extr a dry dr ying lev el can be made av ailable for the Delicates and Denim pr ogr ammes . Y ou can use thi[...]

Altering the volume of the buzzer The buzz er has t wo volumes . Normal The buzz er sou nds at the end of a progr amme (default set ting). Loud The buzz er sou nds at maximum volume at the end of a progr amme. Follow steps A to F to programme and store in memory. Befor e you begin, fir st ensure that : – The tumble dryer is s witched of f. – Th[...]

Memory function The electr onics will memorise any e xtra options select ed for a progr amme. The dur ation selected for the timed drying progr ammes will also be stor ed in memory . These set tings will be selected automaticall y the ne xt time the progr amme is chosen. Y ou can either accept these or change them b y pressing the appr opriate but [...]

Extending the cooling down time The cooling do wn phase which takes place befor e the end of a progr amme can be lengthened if requir ed. This makes the g arments easier to handle . The cooling do wn time – can be e xtended by 5 minut es or 1 0 minutes . – is not av ailable for timed drying, smoothing or handcare pr ogr ammes . Follow steps A t[...]

Clean out airways indicator Fluff should be r emov ed aft er drying. The Clean out airwa ys indicat or will remind y ou to clean the f ilters when a certain amount of fluff has collect ed in the filt ers . Y ou can decide at what lev el of fluf f this reminder should be given. Y ou will hav e an idea of which of the four options t o select af ter a[...]

Keypad tone An audible t one sounds each time a but ton is pressed. Follow steps A to F to programme and store in memory. Befor e you begin, fir st ensure that : – The tumble dryer is s witched of f. – The door is closed. A P ress the Start/Stop but ton and k eep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B - C . B P ress the I-On/0-Off but ton in[...]

Adjusting the dryer's electronics for very soft water , Extremel y sof t wat er can affect the sensitivity of the control electronics . If the dr yer is installed in an area with v ery sof t w ater , y ou should contact y our local w ater supplier for information and advice reg arding w ater har dness and w ater conductivity . If the w ater co[...]

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