Miele t 253 c - Manual

Always close the door after use.This way you will avoid the danger of: – children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it. – pets or other small animals climbing into it. Do not let anyone sit or lean on thedoor, as this can cause the machine to tip up. There is danger of fire with fa...

Disposal of the packingmaterial The transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of babies andyoung children. Da...

Control panel a START button Press the START button to start aprogramme.The Start indicator lamp will flash assoon as a programme can bestarted. It lights up constantly oncethe programme has started. b Buttons for activating anddeactivating additional options Indicator lamp lit up = activated not li...

Wash care labels Before drying check the dryingsymbol on the wash care label. Significance of symbols: q Dry at normal temperature r Dry at low temperature s Do not tumble dry If no symbol is featured, dry at yourown risk applying the followingprinciples: Cotton and minimum iron items shouldbe dried...

Programmes Fabric type Special notes Drying levels COTTONS maximum load: 5 kg (1) Extra dry Multi-layered fabrics, which would not be thoroughly dried using the "Normal +" programme. Do not dry jersey wear in the Extra dry programme - tendency to shrink. Normal + Single and multi-layered fab...

A Prepare the laundry ^ As far as possible, sort laundry for:- the type of fibre or weave, - the degree of dryness required, - similar size of items, - the moisture content afterspinning. This will help towards achieving aneven drying result. Fasten duvet covers etc. to preventsmall items from being...

C Select a programme ^ Turn the programme selector to therequired programme. COTTONS andMINIMUM IRON The electronic unit uses the residualmoisture content to estimate theprogramme duration. This is anapproximate drying time. See"Consumption data" chart forprogramme durations. Woollens hand c...

Short For drying fabrics which canwithstand high temperatures, e.g.pure linens and cottons. Do not useon minimum iron or delicate fabrics. – Because the heater rating is increased clothes dry faster thusshortening drying times. Low temperature For drying delicate fabrics with thesymbol r (e.g. acryl...

Additional notes . . . Clean out airways indicator lamp This indicator lamp comes on to warnyou that the dryer is not workingefficiently. This may be because: – the fluff filters are clogged; – the condenser unit is clogged. Brief instructions Recommendation: To help you become familiar withoperatin...

Changing a programme If the programme selector is turned to adifferent programme after a programmehas begun, this will not affect theprogramme. The Anti-crease / Finish indicator lamp will flash. The indicatorlamp will go out when the selector isreturned to its original position. After a programme h...

The system lock prevents anyonefrom interfering with the dryer. If the system lock has been activated itis not possible to start a programme. The following steps ( A , B , C ...) must be carried out in the correct order . To activate the system lock A Ensure that the door is closed andthat the progr...

Emptying the condensedwater container The condensed water will be collectedin the condensed water containerunless the machine has been fitted witha drain hose (see installation). The condensed water containershould be emptied after every drying cycle or as soon as the Empty out container indicator l...

Cleaning the fluff filters The fluff which is created by the dryingprocess is collected by the fluff filters inthe door and the door opening. Cleanthe filters after each drying programme. Cleaning them whilst dry ^ Open the door and pull the fluff filterout of the door as illustrated. ^ Use your fin...

Cleaning them with water If there is a great deal of compactedfluff on any of the filters, they can beremoved and cleaned under hotrunning water. ^ To remove the fluff filter from the doorholder see previous page. ^ Grip the holder and push the filter inthe door opening upwards in thedirection of th...

Cleaning the condenser unit Detergent residue, hair and fine flufffrom the dryer can get through the flufffilters and block the condenser unit. Dust from the room in which the dryer isinstalled can also get into thecondenser unit and cause a blockage. Check the condenser unit at least twice a year. ...

^ Pull the condenser unit out of itshousing by the handle. Checking the condenser unit ^ Hold the condenser unit up to thelight as shown . ^ Check to see if there is any fluffinside it.The arrows in the illustration aboveindicate where to look. If you cannot see any fluff: ^ Replace the condenser un...

^ Then flush the unit through from thefront. ^ Check the condenser unit again forany visible fluff and if necessary flushit through again until it has all gone. ^ Remove any soiling still visible insidethe housing unit. ^ Also make sure the rubber seals areclean. The rubber seals must not beremoved ...

With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of themachine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put rightwithout contacting the Service Department. , Repair work to electrical equipment should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accorda...

Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying processgoes on too long oreven switches off. Important : Before attempting to remedy one of the following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on againto start the programme again. Ventilation to and from thedryer may be insufficient(e.g because it is inst...

Problem Possible cause Remedy The Clean outairways lamp comeson. The fluff filters may beblocked. Remove any fluff (see"Cleaning and care"). The condenser unit may beblocked with fluff anddetergent residues. Please note that thecondenser unit must becleaned regularly (see"Cleaning and ca...

After sales service Repairs In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contact – Your Miele Dealer or – The nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover foraddress). When contacting the ServiceDepartment, please quote the modeland serial number of your appliance,both of w...

Front view a Supply cable for electricalconnection b Condensed water container c Control panel d Door e Service panel for condenser unit f Four height-adjustable screw feet g External drainage options (e.g. viawash basin, wash basin drain outlet,or gully). Installation 34

Installation site , Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance afterinstallation. Transporting the machine to itsinstallation site When moving the machine you canhold it by the lid where it protrudes tothe rear of the dryer.To manoeuvre the dryer out of itspacking case to its installat...

Aligning the machine The machine must be perfectly level toensure safe and proper operation. ^ The screw feet can be adjusted tocompensate for any unevenness inthe floor. , The ventilation gaps in the plinth must not be covered over as thiswould prevent a sufficient intake ofair. Room in which the d...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outonly by a suitably qualified andcompetent person, in strict accordancewith national and local safetyregulations. Ensure power is not supplied to themachine while installation work is beingcarried out. The machine is supplied with a ...

If the colours of the wires in the mainslead of this machine do not correspondwith the coloured markings identifyingthe terminals of your plug, proceed asfollows: ^ The wire which is coloured green andyellow must be connected to theterminal in the plug which is markedwith the letter E or by the eart...

Programme Capacity Final spin speed (in a domestic washing machine) Electricityconsump- tion Drying time incl. cooling down time kg rpm kWh Minutes COTTONS Extra dry 5.0 120014001600 3.253.102.85 868376 Normal + 5.0 120014001600 2.802.652.40 767366 Normal (1) 5.0 800 (70 % residual moisture) 3.40 89...

Height 85 cm (adjustable +0.7/- 0.7 cm) Height without lid 82 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 58 cm Depth with door open 106 cm Weight 54 kg Drum volume 100 litres Maximum capacity 5 kg dry weight Capacity of condensedwater container approx. 3.5 litres Length of connection cable 1.60 m Maximum delivery head ...

Increased drying level The machine is designed to dryusing as little energy as possible.However, if you require the laundry tobe drier, it is possible to reduce thefinal moisture level in the COTTONSand MINIMUM IRON programmes.Note that programme durations willbe longer if this option is activated. ...

Memory function The additional options selectedpreviously for specific programmesare stored in the machine’s memory. The machine is supplied ex-works withthe memory function switched off. It canbe activated is wished. Programming and storing in memory The programmable functions areactivated with the...