Miele T 8428 C Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor condenser tumble dryerT 8428 CTo avoid the risk of accidentsor damage to the applianceit is essential to read theseinstructi

DisplayThe following are selected via thedisplay:–Delay start–Duration of the Cool air and Warm airprogrammes–Programmable functionsThe display also s

Care symbolsBefore drying check the drying symbolon the care label. If there are nosymbols, dry at your own risk!q ...Dryatnormal temperaturer..

Brief instructionsThe headings numbered (A, B, C ...)show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide to using yourdryer.A Sort the laundry

D Select a programme^Select the programme you want.The indicator lamp for the programmeselected will light up.A drying level or extra option indicator

F Start the programmeThe Start/Stop button will flash when aprogramme is being selected. Theflashing indicates that a programmecan be started.^Press t

Low temperatureFor all delicate or minimum ironfabrics with the r symbol on thecare label (e.g. acrylic garments).–The programme duration is longer.–O

Cottons Max. load: 6 kg*Extra dry, Normal**Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling,jerseywear, T-shirts, underwear.Notes

Woollens handcare Max. load: 2 kg*Fabric type Woollen fabricsNote–This programme only fluffs up woollen garments.–Fabrics are not completely dried in

Automatic Max. load: 3.5 kg*Normal, Hand ironFabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons andMinimum iron programmes. Sort according t

Changing a programme whileit is runningYou cannot change to anotherprogramme once a programme hasstarted (this prevents unintentionalalterations).You

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

The system lock prevents the dryerbeing used without your knowledge.It can be activated if wished.The dryer's electronics are then locked.The dry

Emptying the condensedwater containerThe condensed water will be collectedin the condensed water containerunless the appliance has been fittedwith a d

Cleaning the fluff filtersThe fluff which is created by the dryingprocess is collected by the fluff filters inthe door and the door opening. Cleanthe

Cleaning them with waterIf there is a great deal of compactedfluff on any of the filters, they can beremoved and cleaned under hotrunning water.^Open

Cleaning the tumble dryerDisconnect the tumble dryer fromthe mains electricity supply.Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products are available to

Cleaning the condenser unitDetergent residue, hair and fine flufffrom the dryer can get through the flufffilters and block the condenser unit.Dust fro

^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

^Then flush the unit through from thefront.^ Check the condenser unit again forany visible fluff and if necessary flushit through again until it has a

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 r

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe Clean outairways indicatorlight comes on.This indicator light comes onto warn you that the dryer isnot working effici

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Other problemsProblem Possible cause RemedyThe dryingprocess goeson too long oreven switchesoff.In somecircumstances,the Clean outairwaysindicator lig

Problem Possible cause RemedyWater leaks from thedryer after thecondenser unit hasbeen cleaned.–The inner cover of thecondenser unit has notbeen locke

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe tumble dryer fails tostart when switched on.No obvious cause.–Is the dryer switchedon?–Is the plug correctlyinserted

Changing the lampDisconnect the tumble dryer fromthe mains electricity supply.^Open the door.You will find the interior lamp cover atthe top of the dr

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, or if theappliance is under guarantee, pleasecontact–your Miele dealer or–the Miele Servic

Front viewa Mains connection cableb Condensed water containerc Control paneld Doore Service panel for condenser unitf Four height-adjustable screw fee

Rear viewa Protruding lid for holding whenmoving the appliance (see arrows)b Air inlet vent for cooling thecondenser unitc Mains connection cabled Ext

Levelling the tumble dryerThe appliance must be perfectly levelto ensure safe and proper operation.^The screw feet can be adjusted tocompensate for an

External condensed wateroutletGeneral notesWhen drying is in progress, condensedwater is pumped into the condensedwater container through the drain ho

External drainage via a sink or gully^See "Front view" illustration.,If you want to drain the water offinto a sink you will need to secureth

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1 Adapter2 Nut3 Hose clip4 End of the hose5 Non-return valve6 Tumble dryer drain hose^Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outletusing nut 2.If this nut ha

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withcurrent natio

Programme Load Final spin speedin a domestic washing machineEnergy Durationkg* rpm kWh MinutesCottonsNormal6.0 1000 (60 % residual moisture)**12001400

Height 850 mmHeight for building under 820 mmWidth 595 mmDepth 580 mmDepth with door open 1060 mmSuitable for pushing under a worktop YesSuitable for

Programmable functionsfor changing default settingsThe programmable functions areused to alter the tumble dryer´selectronics to suit changingrequireme

Extending the range of thedrying levelsYou can extend the range of thedrying levels for many of theprogrammes:Machine iron+(drier than Machine iron).H

Altering the volume of thebuzzerThe buzzer has two volumes.NormalThe buzzer sounds at the end of aprogramme (default setting).LoudThe buzzer sounds at

Memory functionThe electronics will memorise anyextra options selected for aprogramme.The duration selected for the timeddrying programmes will also b

Extending the cooling downtimeThe cooling down phase which takesplace before the end of a programmecan be lengthened if required. Thismakes the garmen

Clean out airways indicatorFluff should be removed after drying.The Clean out airways indicator willremind you to clean the filters when acertain amou

This tumble dryer conforms tocurrent safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however,lead to personal injury and damageto property.To avoid the ris

Keypad toneAn audible tone sounds each time abutton is pressed.Follow steps A to F to programmeand store in memory.Before you begin, first ensure that

Adjusting the dryer'selectronics for very soft water,In some areas of the UK, water isextremely soft which can affect thesensitivity of the contr

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~The electrical safety of this tumbledryer can only be guaranteed whencontinuity is complete between it andan effective earthing system whichcomplies

~The dryer must not be used withoutthe fluff filters in place or if the flufffilters are damaged in any way.~The dryer must not be used withoutthe con

~To prevent the risk of fire, thefollowing textiles must not be driedin this tumble dryer:–fabrics which contain a largeproportion of rubber, foam rub

Control panela Low temperature buttonDelicate fabrics are dried at a lowertemperature.b Drying level buttonwith indicator lightsc Displayd Delay start