Miele T 8685 C Navitronic Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor condenser tumble dryerT 8685 CTo avoid the risk of accidentsor damage to the applianceit is essential to read theseinstructi

Control panela DisplaySee the following pages for moreinformation.b Short cut buttonsFor selecting an individualprogramme quickly. These buttonscan be

DisplayEntry menu1 CottonsProgramme selection ...2 Minimum iron Settings F ...3 Delicates4 Woollens handcare 9:00When the machine is switched on, the

Programme selection menuProgrammeselectionBack ACottonsMinimum ironDelicates HYou can use the multi-function selector to select any of theprogrammes l

When the tumble dryer is switched on for the first time, thewelcome screen will appear.The welcome screen will appear in the display every time youswi

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 yourmachine.A Sort the laund

D Select a programme^You can select a programme eitherby:–using the appropriate short cutbutton to select one of the fourprogrammes listed in the disp

Before the end of a programmeThere is a cooling down phase at theend of the drying sequence: Coolingdown will appear in the display. Theprogramme will

You can programme the short cut buttons to call up thefour drying programmes you use most frequently.Selecting/changing a favourite^Switch the dryer o

Important: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menuwithin approx. 15 seconds, the display will revert to the mainmenu.– Programmes with drying l

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

Selecting an extra option^Press short cut button 1 Extras.Cottons Normal+ExtrasShortBack ALow temp.^Use the multi-function selector to select the extr

Selecting an extra optionNot all the extra options are suitable for use with everyprogramme.It is not possible to select the Short and Low temperature

You can use the timer to set the end time of a programme,allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricityrates for example. The start of a p

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

Delicates Max. load: 2 kg*Normal+, NormalHand iron r, Hand iron rr, Machine ironFabric type Delicate items made of cotton, synthetic or blended fabric

Denim Max. load: 3 kg*Normal, Hand iron rFabric type Denim garments, e.g. jeans, jackets, skirts, shirts.Extra option Low temperature. (Low temperatur

Silks handcare Max. load: 1 kg*Fabric type Silks, e.g. blouses and shirts.Notes–Smooths out creasing.–Fabrics are not completely dried in this program

Hygiene programmesIn the Hygiene programmes the temperature is held constant for a longer periodof time to deactivate micro-organisms, e.g. germs or h

Once a programme has started- changing the programmeYou cannot change to anotherprogramme once a programme hasstarted (this prevents unintentionalalte

Programme locking prevents the short cut buttons or themulti-function selector being used while drying is inprogress.The door is not locked and can be

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Warning and Safety instructions . . . .

Emptying the condensed watercontainerThe condensed water will be collectedin the condensed water containerunless the appliance has been set upto drain

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

Problem solving guideWith the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of themachine, some of which may result from incorrect oper

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe followingmessage appearsafter theprogramme hasfinished:Clean the airwaysClean the fluff filterCheck the airways–The d

Other problemsProblem Possible cause RemedyThe dryingprocess goeson too long oreven switchesoff.In somecircumstances,Clean outairways stillappears, ev

Electronic programme locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe programme doesnot start and the displayis dark.No obvious cause.–Is the dryer switchedon?–Is the plug correctlyinsert

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

RepairsIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contact–your Miele dealer or–the Miele Service Department (seeback cover for

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 machine (see arrows)b Air inlet vent for cooling thecondenser unitc Mains connection cabled Exter

Levelling the machineThe machine must be perfectly level toensure safe and proper operation.^The screw feet can be adjusted tocompensate for any uneve

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

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

External condensed water outlet ...47Arranging the drain hose ...47External d

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 mmWidth 595 mmDepth 587 mmDepth with door open 1062 mmHeight for building under 820 mmWidth for building under 600 mmDepth for building und

Settings menu Jfor changingdefault settingsThe Settings menu is used to alter thedryer's electronics to suit differentrequirements.Settings can b

To open the Settings menu1 Cottons Programme selection ...2 Minimum ironSettings F ...3 Delicates4 Woollens handcare 9:00^Select Settings J from the e

Time of dayFirst select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock.Then set the current time of day.To select a 24 hour or 12 hour clock^Select either the 24 h

Drying levelsYou can alter the drying levels for the Cottons andMinimum iron programmes.The bar chart shows you the setting.Factory default: a medium

Airways indicatorFluff should be removed after drying. The Clean outairways message will remind you to clean the filters when acertain amount of fluff

To enter the codeThe display will now request that a code is entered. The codeis 250 and cannot be altered.0 __Enter code^Turn the multi-function sele

BuzzerA buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr) to letyou know the programme has finished.Off= The buzzer will always sound when there is a

~It is essential to read theseinstructions.This tumble dryer conforms tocurrent safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however,lead to personal in

StandbyTo save energy, the display goes out after 10 minutes andthe Start button flashes slowly.There are two options:Active(the machine is delivered

The following settings only appear if Communicationmodule XKM 2000 has been fitted to the dryer.MieleqhomeThis communication enabled dryer can transmi

If signing on is unsuccessful:^Check that the Miele|home system is active.^Activate the signing on of a new appliance on theMiele|home system.^Repeat

Remote accessThis option will be made available in the future.When available it will enable the dryer to be switched onremotely and monitored using an

You have two options:Remote accessYou can select and start a programme using a mobile phoneor computer.^Press short cut button 1.^Press the Start butt

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Technical safety~Before setting up the tumble dryer,check it for any externally visibledamage.Do not install or use a damaged tumbledryer.~Before conn

Correct use~To prevent the risk of fire, thefollowing textiles must not be dried inthis tumble dryer:–items which have not been washed.–items, such as

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