Miele T8828 C - Manual

~ The tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience orknowledge, if they are are supervised whilst using it or have beenshown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazardsinvolved. Safety with children ~ Children under 8...

Technical safety ~ Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally visible damage.Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer. ~ Before connecting the tumble dryer, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mainselectricity supply. If in any...

Correct use ~ To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this appliance: – items which have not been washed. – items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or otherdeposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).I...

Accessories ~ Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this tumble dryer.If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance and productliability claims may be invalidated. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused bynon-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructio...

Control panel a Low temperature button Delicate fabrics are dried at a lowertemperature. b Drying level button with indicator lights to show thedrying level selected. c Display See next page. d Delay start button This button is used for:- Delaying the start of a programme- Selecting the duration of ...

The display shows: – Programme duration – Programme stage DryingCooling downFinish – Check and fault messages The following are also selected viathe display: – Duration of the Warm air and Cool air programmes – Delay start You can select a programme and setit to start at a later time.The programme w...

Garment care label symbols Drying q Normal/higher temperature r Reduced temperature:Select Low temperature (for delicate textiles) s Do not tumble dry Ironing I Very hot H Hot G Warm J Do not iron Tips on drying – Always observe the maximum recommended loads given in the"Programme chart". Ne...

Brief instructions The headings numbered ( A , B , C ...) show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide to using yourdryer. A Sort the laundry To ensure an even drying result sortlaundry according to:. . . the drying level required. . . the type of fibre or weave. . . size. . . the moi...

D Select a programme ^ Select the programme you want. The indicator for the programmeselected will light up.A drying level or extra option indicatormay also light up and the duration mayalso be displayed. Drying level programmes – Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates,Proofing, Express, Automatic plus,De...

Extra options Low temperature Delicate and minimum iron fabrics withthe r symbol on the care label (e.g. acrylic garments) are dried at a lowertemperature. The programme durationis longer. On some programmes Low temperature is permanently activated and so cannot be deselected. Buzzer A buzzer sounds...

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 clo...

Shirts Max. load 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron Fabric type Shirts and blouses. Low temperature Select the Low temperature option for delicate fabrics withthe r symbol on the care label. Cool air Max. load 7 kg* Fabric type Any item which only needs airing. Warm air Max. load 7 kg* Fabric type – Voluminous...

Once a programme has started - changing the programme You cannot change to anotherprogramme once a programme hasstarted (this prevents unintentionalalterations). You will need to cancel the currentprogramme before you can select anew one. - cancelling the programme and thenselecting a different prog...

The system lock prevents the dryerbeing used without your knowledge. It can be activated if wished. The dryer's electronics are then locked.The dryer can still be switched on but aprogramme cannot be started. – If an attempt is made to start a programme, the indicator light for the Low temperature b...

Emptying the condensedwater container The condensed water will be collectedin the condensed water containerunless the dryer has been connectedfor external drainage (see "Installation"). Empty the condensed watercontainer after every dryingprogramme. The Empty container indicator will light u...

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 Tip: You can also use a vacuumcleaner to remove the fluff. ^ Open the door and pull th...

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. ^ Open the door and pull the fluff filterout of the door as describedpreviously. The two filters in the door opening canalso be removed if you need to cle...

Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer fromthe mains electricity supply. Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products are available toorder via the internet onwww.miele-shop.com. ^ Clean the housing and control panelwith a slightly damp cloth and a milddetergent or soapy water. ^ T...

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 once a year. Al...

^ 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. ^ Repeat as required. ^ Also make sure the rubber seals areclean.The rubber seals must not beremoved and must be free of kinks. ^ Shake the...

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

Problem Possible cause Remedy The Clean outairways indicatorlight comes on. The dryer is not workingefficiently or economically.Possible cause: the filtersare clogged with fluff or withdetergent residues. – Cleaning the filters is usually all that is required.However, if the reminderdoes not go out ...

Problem Possible cause Remedy The Start/Stop button isflashing slowly and thedisplay is dark. The dryer is in Standbymode.This is quite normal andnot indicative of any fault. See "Programmablefunctions". Sometimes aprogramme cannot bestarted and thecorrespondingprogramme indicatorlight does ...

An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is notsufficiently dry. The load consisted ofdifferent fabrics. – Finish drying using the Warm air programme. – Select a different programme next time *. Items made of syntheticfibres are charged withstatic electricity afterdr...

Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying processgoes on too long oreven switches off. In some circumstances, theClean out airways indicatorlight still comes on, eventhough the filters are clean. Please check all thepossible causes andswitch the dryer off andthen back on again. Ventila...

Changing the lamp Disconnect the tumble dryer fromthe mains electricity supply. ^ Open the door. You will find the interior light cover atthe top of the drum aperture. ^ Insert a suitable tool, such as a widebladed screwdriver, under the sideedge of the light cover as illustrated. ^ Apply a little p...

Repairs In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contact – your Miele dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your dealer or theService Department, please quote themodel and serial number of yourappliance, both of which...

Front view a Mains connection cable 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. See "External condensedwater outlet"). Installation...

Rear view a Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the dryer (see arrows) b Air inlet vent for cooling thecondenser unit c Mains connection cable d Hose for external drainage ofcondensed water e Accessories for connection to a sinkdrain outlet Installation site , Make sure the dryer door can be opene...

Levelling the appliance The dryer must be perfectly level toensure safe and proper operation. ^ The screw feet can be adjusted tocompensate for any unevenness inthe floor. , The air inlet and outlet vents on the front of the dryer must not becovered as this would preventsufficient ventilation for co...

External condensed wateroutlet General notes When drying is in progress, condensedwater is pumped into the condensedwater container through the drain hose atthe back of the dryer. The condensedwater can also be drained off directly ifthe tumble dryer is installed near a sink,drain outlet etc. so tha...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withcurrent national and local safetyregulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Ensure power is not supplied to theappliance until after installation workhas been carried out. ...

Load 1 Final spin speed in a domestic washing machine Residual moisture Energy Duration kg rpm % kWh Minutes Cottons Normal 2 7.03.5 10001000 6060 4.142.28 109 65 Cottons Normal 7.07.07.07.0 1200140016001800 53504443 3.753.553.153.10 100 958684 Cottons Normal+ Low temperature 7.0 1000 60 4.20 175 Co...

Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 587 mm Depth with door open 1062 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Suitable for pushing under aworktop yes Suitable for stacking yes Weight 51 kg Drum volume 111 l Maximum capacity 7 kg dry weight Capa...

Altering the residual moisturelevel in the Cottonsprogramme The tumble dryer is designed to dryeffectively using as little energy aspossible.However, if you require the laundry tobe drier or damper, you can reduceor increase the default residualmoisture in the Cottons programme. Follow the steps ( A...

Anti-crease Anti-crease helps prevent creasing, iflaundry is not normally removed im-mediately after the end of aprogramme. The anti-crease function – is activated when the tumble dryer is delivered. You can shorten theduration of the anti-crease phase ordeactivate it if wished. – is used in all pro...

Standby To save energy, the display and theprogramme sequence/check lightsgo out after 10 minutes and the Start/Stop button starts flashing slowly. To come out of standby mode ^ Turn the programme selector orpress a button. Neither will have anyeffect if a programme is running. On The standby functi...

Memory function The electronics will memorise anyextra options selected for aprogramme. The duration selectedfor the Warm air or Cool air timeddrying programmes will also bestored in memory.These settings will be selectedautomatically the next time theprogramme is chosen. You can eitheraccept these ...

Clean out airways indicator Fluff should be removed after drying.The Clean out airways indicator will remind you to clean the filters when acertain amount of fluff has collectedin the filters. You can decide at whatlevel of fluff this reminder should begiven. You will have an idea of how often thiss...

Keypad tone An audible tone sounds each time abutton is pressed. Follow the steps ( A , B , C ...) to programme and store in memory. Before you begin, ensure that: – The tumble dryer is switched off. – The door is closed. A Press the Start/Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps...