Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 8685 C
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 606 600
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of your
appliance with your household waste.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of energy:
Make sure that your laundry is
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thoroughly spun before drying.
The higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.
Load according to the optimum
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amount of laundry recommended for
the programme being used (see
Programme chart).
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
– Make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
– Make sure the fluff filters are clean
before using the dryer.
– Check the condenser unit from time
to time and clean it when necessary.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
use only and can only be used to dry
items which have been washed in a
water solution and which are marked on
It is essential to read these
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instructions.
This tumble dryer conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however,
lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the tumble dryer, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, installation, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
the manufacturer's care label as being
suitable for tumble drying. "Dry
cleaning kits" for freshening up
garments in a tumble dryer are
increasingly available on the market. If
using, do so at your own risk, and
follow the instructions provided on the
packaging.
Any other applications may be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
This appliance is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or have
been shown how to use it by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
Keep children away from the tumble
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dryer at all times. It is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury do not allow
them to play on or near it or to play with
its controls. Supervise children whilst
you are using it.
Older children may only use it if its
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operation has been clearly explained to
them, and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of incorrect
use.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the tumble dryer,
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check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged tumble
dryer.
Before connecting the tumble dryer,
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ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this tumble
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dryer can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. Miele cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
tumble dryer be guaranteed.
If the connection cable is faulty it
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must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
In the event of a fault or for cleaning
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purposes, the tumble dryer is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
This tumble dryer may only be used
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in mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Do not connect the tumble dryer to
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the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
tumble dryer (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Unauthorised repairs could result in
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unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
tumble dryer until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
In countries where there are areas
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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
tumble dryer and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
Do not make any alterations to the
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tumble dryer, unless authorised to do
so by Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
To prevent the risk of fire, the
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following textiles must not be dried in
this tumble dryer:
items which have not been washed.
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items, such as workwear, which have
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not been thoroughly cleaned and
which are still soiled with grease, oil
or other deposits (such as
cosmetics, lotions etc).
If items have not been thoroughly
cleaned there is a danger that these
might ignite when heated, even after
they have been removed from the
dryer at the end of the programme.
– items (e.g. mops and floorheads)
which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents or
contain residues of acetone, alcohol,
benzine, petrol, stain remover,
turpentine, wax, wax remover or
other chemicals.
– items which have been splashed with
hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances.
When washing such heavily soiled
items ensure that you use sufficient
detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.
To prevent the risk of fire, the
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following must not be dried in this
tumble dryer:
items which have been cleaned
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using chemicals (e.g. professional
dry-cleaning agents).
fabrics which contain a large
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proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber-like materials. For example,
products made from latex foam
rubber, shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubberised articles and items
of clothing and pillows with foam
rubber filling.
– damaged items which contain
padding or fillings (e.g. pillows,
jackets). When damaged, the filling
can get out with the risk of igniting in
the dryer.
In many programmes, the heating
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phase is followed by a cooling down
phase to ensure that the items are not
too hot to handle when you remove
them (this also avoids the danger of the
laundry self-igniting). The programme is
not finished until the cooling down
phase has been completed.
Ensure that you always wait until the
end of the programme before removing
the laundry.
Warning: Do not switch the tumble
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dryer off before the end of the drying
programme. If this was done and the
laundry was then removed immediately
it could give off a great amount of heat.
Fabric conditioner and similar
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products must be used according to
the instructions on the manufacturer's
packaging.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The dryer must not be used without
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the fluff filters in place or if the fluff
filters are damaged in any way.
The fluff filters must be cleaned
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regularly.
The dryer must not be used without
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the condenser unit in place.
The fluff filters must be thoroughly
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dried after cleaning. Damp or wet filters
could cause operational faults.
Do not install the tumble dryer in a
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room where there is a risk of frost
occurring. At temperatures around
freezing point the tumble dryer may not
be able to operate properly.
There is a risk of damage if the
condensed water is allowed to freeze in
the pump, hoses and / or condensed
water container.
The ambient room temperature should
be between +2°C and +35°C.
If the water is drained externally
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through the drain hose instead of being
collected in the condensed water
container, make sure the drain hose is
securely attached if you hang it in a
sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping
and the water causing damage.
Condensed water is not drinking
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water.
It can cause health problems in both
people and animals.
Always keep the area around the
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tumble dryer free of dust and fluff. Dust
drawn into the tumble dryer can cause
blockages in the condenser unit over
time.
Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
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door, as this can cause the tumble
dryer to tip up.
Always close the door after use. This
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way you will avoid the danger of:
children climbing onto or into the
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dryer or hiding things in it.
pets or other small animals climbing
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into it.
The tumble dryer must not be hosed
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down.
Accessories
Only use genuine Miele spare parts
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and accessories with this appliance.
If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
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Operating the tumble dryer
Control panel
a Display
See the following pages for more
information.
b Short cut buttons
For selecting an individual
programme quickly. These buttons
can be programmed to select your
own favourite drying programmes.
c Start button
d PC / Optical interface
This is used by service technicians
to run diagnostic checks on your
machine and can also be used to
update programming data in the
future.
e Multi-function selector
This is used to select menu options
(by turning it) and to confirm your
selection (by pressing it).
f On/Off button s
For switching the dryer on and off.
To save energy the dryer will switch
off automatically 15 minutes after the
end of the programme/anti-crease
phase or 15 minutes after the dryer is
switched on if it is not operated.
g Door button a
Pressing this button will open the
door even when the machine is
switched off at the mains.
When the machine is switched on, the entry menu (with
factory default settings) appears and Programme selection...
is highlighted.
Multi-function selector
Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to
the next option.
Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted
option.
Short cut buttons
Pressing a short cut button selects one of the four favourite
programmes shown on the left of the display. You can
customise the favourite programmes to suit your own
requirements.
The short cut buttons have different functions in the other
menus. Where this is the case, an arrow H will appear in the
display above the short cut button, together with a
description of its function .
Programme selection ...
Programme selection
There are two ways of selecting a programme:
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Option 1:
Select the Programme selection menu which is
highlighted in the display by pressing the multi-function
selector.
Option 2:
Press short cut button 1, 2, 3 or 4. This will
automatically take you into the main menu of that
programme.
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Operating the tumble dryer
Programme selection menu
Programme
selection
You can use the multi-function selector to select any of the
programmes listed. The highlighting will move up or down
depending on the direction the multi-function selector is
turned in. The V H arrows on the right of the display
indicate the direction and further options. Pressing the
multi-function selector takes you to the main menu of the
programme selected.
Drying programme main menu
CottonsExtra dry
Duration: 1:52 h
Extras
H
^ Turn the multi-function selector to highlight either the
"Drying level" or the "Programme".
^ Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted
option and opens the relevant sub-menu.
Back A
Cottons
Minimum iron
DelicatesH
Timer Y
H
Save
H
Back A
H
Settings menu
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^
The sub-menus Extras, Timer and Save can be opened by
pressing the short cut button directly below them. You
return to the entry menu by pressing short cut button 4
below the word Back.
Alternatively, you can also highlight and confirm all options
by just using the multi-function selector.
Important
All the display illustrations and times given in these
instructions are examples, and can vary.
The Settings menu is used to alter the tumble dryer's
electronics to suit different requirements. See "Settings menu"
for more details.
Setting the language
Before using for the first time
When the tumble dryer is switched on for the first time, the
welcome screen will appear.
The welcome screen will appear in the display every time you
switch the machine on until you have run a programme
lasting longer than 1 hour.
The display for setting the language will then appear.
You need to select the language you require for the display.
You can select a different language from the one shown.
It is possible to change the language at any time via the
Settings menu.
Settings#eština
Language Fdansk
deutsch
english
^ Use the multi-function selector to select the language you
want and confirm your selection. The display will now
appear in the language you have selected.
H
The display for setting the time of day will then appear.
Setting the time of day
^
9 :00
Please set the time of day
Turn the multi-function selector to select the hour and press
it to confirm your selection. Now set the minutes. Once this
has been confirmed, the time of day is saved in memory,
and the display goes back to the entry menu.
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Notes on laundry care
Care symbols
Before drying check the drying symbol
on the care label. If there are no
symbols, dry at your own risk!
q .........Dryatnormal temperature
r............Dryatlowtemperature
s ...............Donottumble dry
Tips on drying
Always observe the maximum
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recommended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Never overload
the drum.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry, give a
disappointing drying result and
cause more creasing.
– Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer. Spin them thoroughly
after washing using the appropriate
spin speed.
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For delicates and fabrics
following care label r select Lowtemperature.
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Use the Automatic programme for
drying mixed loads of cottons and
minimum iron fabrics.
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Open jackets
evenly.
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Woollens and wool blends
become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. They can, however,
be partially dried using the Woollenshandcare programme.
so that they can dry
with the
tend to
Down-filled garments
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which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.
Pure linen
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dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the care label, as
the surface of the fabric may
otherwise become rough. They can
be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.
Loopknit garments
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underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality. Do not over-dry
these textiles. Be particularly careful
when using the Hygiene
programmes. When purchasing
these garments it is advisable to take
their shrinkage properties into
account.
– For garments made from very fine
weave fibres, such as shirts or
blouses, use the Shirts programme to
avoid creasing. If in doubt, reduce
the load or use the Smoothing
programme.
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Starched laundry
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
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New dark coloured garments
be washed and dried separately
from light coloured garments to avoid
the danger of colours running and
discolouring other garments or even
plastic components in the machine.
Dark coloured fibres can also settle
on light coloured garments and vice
versa.
should only be machine
have linings
(e.g. T-shirts and
can be dried in the
should
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How to dry correctly
Brief instructions
The headings numbered (A, B, C ...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
machine.
A Sort the laundry
To ensure an even drying result,
separate out the washed laundry and
sort it according to:
. . . the drying level required
. . . the type of fibre or weave
. . . size
. . . the moisture content after spinning.
Make sure that objects e.g.
,
detergent dispensing balls have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt, and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.
– Check seams and stitching to ensure
that padding and linings are intact.
– Fasten duvet covers and pillow
cases to prevent small items from
being trapped inside them.
C Load the tumble dryer
Press the a button to open the
^
door.
Load the laundry loosely into the
^
drum.
Do not overload the drum. See the
"Programme chart" for
recommended loads for each
programme.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
^ Before closing the door make sure
the fluff filter is correctly positioned in
the door.
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Fasten hooks and eyes etc.
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Tie fabric belts and apron strings.
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Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
B Turn on the tumble dryer
^
Switch the dryer on by pressing the
On/Off button s.
The tumble dryer may be switched on
after loading, saving energy as the light
will not come on.
Check the laundry is right inside the
drum so that it cannot get trapped or
damaged when the door is shut.
^
Shut the door either with a gentle
swing, or lean against it and push it
shut.
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How to dry correctly
D Select a programme
You can select a programme either
^
by:
using the appropriate short cut
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button to select one of the four
programmes listed in the display
('favourites'), or
by going into the Programme
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selection menu.
If required, you can then select any
^
Extras and use the Timer from the
relevant sub-menu.
E Start the programme
The Start button will flash when a
programme is being selected. The
flashing indicates that a programme
can be started.
^ Press the Start button.
The Start button will now light up
constantly.
Programme running will appear in the
display, followed by Drying and the
programme duration.
With programmes with drying levels,
e.g. Machine iron, Hand iron etc. the
drying level reached will be shown in
the display later on.
Important: Please note for programmes
with drying levels that the programme
duration shown in the display will vary
according to the programme selected
(see "Programme duration / Estimated
time remaining").
Once drying is in progress, you can
press short cut:
Button
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time of day and the estimated end
time of the programme.
Button
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programme as a favourite.
Button
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current programme.
Programme duration / Estimated time
remaining
When a programme is selected the
estimated drying time will appear in the
display. Please be aware that it is only
an estimate!
The following factors all affect the
estimated time remaining: residual
moisture content after spinning; type of
fabric; size of load; room temperature;
fluctuations in power supply.
The electronics continually assess
conditions in the machine and adjust
the estimated time remaining for a more
accurate reading. Because of this, the
time displayed can alter during the
course of a programme.
In the same way, the Woollens
handcare, Silks handcare and
Smoothing programmes can finish
earlier than expected if a certain
temperature is reached. This can
happen with particularly fine fabrics,
very small loads or if items were partly
dry beforehand.
2 Timer to call up the current
3 Save to save the current
4 Cancel to cancel the
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How to dry correctly
Before the end of a programme
There is a cooling down phase at the
end of the drying sequence: Coolingdown will appear in the display. The
programme will not finish until the
cooling down phase has been
completed.
There is no cooling down phase at the
end of the Woollens handcare, Silks
handcare and Smoothing programmes.
F Remove the laundry when the
programme has finished
Anti-crease and Finish will appear in
the display to indicate that the
programme has finished. The buzzer
will sound.
During the Anti-crease phase (factory
default setting) the drum will continue to
rotate at intervals to prevent laundry
creasing, if you do not wish to remove it
immediately. The anti-crease phase
lasts for 1 hour.
^ Press the a button to open the
door.
Press the s button to switch the
^
dryer off.
Clean the fluff filters.
^
Close the door.
^
Empty the condensed water
^
container (unless the dryer has been
connected for external drainage).
^
Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. If items are
left in the dryer, they could be
damaged by overdrying when the
dryer is next used.
If the dryer is switched on at the mains
and the door is opened, the drum
lighting will come on. It will go out a few
minutes later to save energy.
The dryer will switch off automatically
15 minutes after the end of a
programme/the end of the anti-crease
phase.
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Favourite programmes
You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the
four drying programmes you use most frequently.
The drying levels and duration for these programmes are
fixed.
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Favourite programmes
Selecting an extra option
Press short cut button 1 Extras.
^
CottonsNormal+
Extras
Use the multi-function selector to select the extra option
^
Short
Low temp.
you want, and confirm your selection. The main menu will
reappear.
Saving a favourite programme
All the settings you have selected are now shown in the main
menu.
CottonsNormal+
Low temp.
Duration: 1:59 h
Extras
H
^ Press short cut button 3 Save.
Selecting a short cut button
CottonsNormal+
Previous:Cottons
Extras:
Save to:
^
Use the multi-function selector to select the number you
want to save the programme to, and confirm your selection.
Your settings have now been saved and the favourite
programme and will appear in the Entry menu.
Timer Y
H
1
2 3 4Back A
Save
H
Back A
Back A
H
Normal
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Repeat the procedure if you want to customise other favourite
programmes, and save them to short cut buttons which have
not yet been used.
Selecting an extra option
Not all the extra options are suitable for use with every
programme.
It is not possible to select the Short and Low temperature
options at the same time.
Use the multi-function selector to select the Extra you want,
^
and confirm your selection.
An extra option which has already been selected
is indicated by a tick
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can be de-selected by highlighting it and then confirming
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your selection.
Short
For drying fabrics which can withstand higher
temperatures. Do not use on minimum iron or delicate
fabrics.
– The programme duration is shorter.
Extra options
L.
Low temperature
Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature.
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For all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol
on the care label (e.g. acrylic garments).
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The programme duration is longer.
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On some programmes Low temperature is a standard part
of the programme and so cannot be deselected.
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