Miele T 270 C Operation Manual
Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 270 C
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 292 610
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Contents
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal of your old machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel / Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A Prepare the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B Load the drum and switch on the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
C Selecting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
D Selecting additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Anti-crease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Low temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
E Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
F Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
G After drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To interrupt a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To cancel a programme and select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To open the door during a programme to add or remove garments . . . . . . . . 20
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Contents
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emptying the condensed water container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Increased drying level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Warning and Safety instructions
the appliance and an effective earthing
Read the operating instructions
carefully before using this appliance
for the first time. They contain impor
tant information about the safety, use
and maintenance of the appliance.
This way you will avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the appli
ance.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and ensure that new
users are familiar with the content.
Pass them on to any future owner of
the machine.
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most important
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that this basic safety requirement is
regularly tested by a qualified electri
cian. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec
tric shock).
tension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
machine (e.g. danger or overheating).
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Do not connect the machine to the
mains electricity supply by an ex
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Correct use
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been
washed in a water solution, marked on
the manufacturer’s wash care label as
being suitable for tumble drying.
Any other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from improper use or
operation.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install or use a dam
aged machine.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre
quency) matches the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali
fied electrician.
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The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which
the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved engineer.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the ma
chine be guaranteed.
If the appliance is supplied from a
cord extension set or electrical por
table outlet device the cord extension
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set or electrical portable outlet device
should be positioned so it is not subject
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to splashing or ingress of moisture.
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The electrical safety of this ma
chine can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
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Warning and Safety instructions
If the mains cable becomes dam
aged it must be replaced with a
Miele original cable.
In the event of a fault or for clean
ing purposes, the machine is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
it is switched off at the wall socket
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and the plug is withdrawn, or
it is switched off at the mains, or
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the mains plug is withdrawn.
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Operation
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried
out by a suitably qualified engineer.
Young children should be super-
vised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
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Do not install the machine in a
room where the temperature may
drop down to or below freezing. At very
cold temperatures the machine may be
difficult to start.
There is a risk of damage if the con
densed water is allowed to freeze in the
pump, hoses and / or condensed water
container.
If the water is drained externally
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
water. It can cause health problems in both people and animals.
Always keep the area around the
machine free of dust and fluff.
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Do not let small children play with
the machine or its controls. Super
vise its use by the elderly or infirm.
The dryer must not be used without
the fluff filters in place or if the fluff
filters are damaged in any way.
The dryer must not be used without
the condenser unit in place.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Always close the door after use.
This way you will avoid the danger
of:
anyone sitting or leaning on the door,
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which can cause the machine to tip
up,
children climbing onto or into the
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dryer or hiding things in it.
There is danger of fire with fabrics
which:
contain a large proportion of rubber,
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foam rubber or rubber like materials.
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents.
– have been splashed with hair lac-
quer, hair spray, nail varnish remover
or similar substances.
– which contain padding or fillings
(e.g. pillows, jackets). If these were
damaged the filling could leak with
the risk of igniting in the dryer.
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are soiled with oil or grease.
In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to keep
ing the appliance 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 appliance guarantee.
To minimize the risk of fire in a
tumble dryer, the following
should be observed:
Items that have been spotted or
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soaked with vegetable or cooking oil
constitute a fire hazard and should
not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Oil-affected items can ignite sponta
neously, especially when exposed to
heat sources such as in a tumble
dryer. The items become warm,
causing an oxidation reaction in the
oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat
cannot escape, the items can be
come hot enough to catch fire.
Pilling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from
escaping and so create a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics that
contain vegetable or cooking oil or
have been contaminated by hair care
products be placed in a tumble dryer
they should first be washed in hot
water with extra detergent - this will
reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
The "cool down" cycle of tumble dry
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ers should be used to reduce the
temperature of the items. They
should not be removed from the tum
ble dryer or piled or stacked while
hot.
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Items that have been previously
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cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or
spotted with petrol/gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents or other flam
mable or explosive substances
should not be placed in a tumble
dryer.
Highly flammable substances com
monly used in a domestic environ
ments include acetone, denatured al
cohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene,
spot removers (some brands), tur
pentine, waxes and wax removers.
Items containing foam rubber (also
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known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber like materials should not
be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat
setting.
Foam rubber materials can, when
heated, produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
Warning and Safety instructions
Plastic articles such as shower caps
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or babies’ waterproof napkin covers
should not be placed in a tumble
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dryer.
Rubber-backed articles, clothes fit
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ted with foam rubber pads, pillows,
galoshes and rubber-coated tennis
shoes should not be placed in a tum
ble dryer.
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Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee, per
formance and product liability claims
may be invalidated.
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– Fabric softeners or similar products
should not be used in a tumble dryer
to eliminate the effects of static elec
tricity unless this practice is specifi
cally recommended by the manufac
turer of the fabric softener or
product.
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Undergarments that contain metal re
inforcements should not be placed in
a tumble dryer.
Damage to the tumble dryer can re
sult if metal reinforcements come
loose during drying. When available
a drying rack could be used for such
items.
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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 safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi
als away, please ensure they are of
fered for recycling.
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Disposal of your old machine
Old machines contain materials which
can be reclaimed or recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes.
Before discarding an old machine unplug it and render the plug useless. Cut
off the cable directly behind the appli
ance to prevent misuse. This should be
done by a competent person.
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Energy saving tips
Make sure that your laundry is thor
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oughly spun before drying.
Spinning at 1600 rpm, for example,
saves approximately 30% energy
and time compared with 800 rpm.
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.
^ To save energy and time:
– make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
– Make sure the fluff filters are clean
before using the dryer.
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Ensure that the machine presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
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Control panel / Features
Guide to the appliance
a
Delay Start
The start of a programme can be
delayed by up to 24 hours.
b START button
Starts a drying programme.
The indicator light flashes to indicate
that a programme can be started
and lights up constantly after a
programme has been started.
c Display
The display fulfills several functions.
See next page for details.
d Additional option buttons
Indicator lights:
on = option selected
off = option not selected
See "How to dry correctly - selecting
additional options" for details on
these options.
e
Timed drying
To select the time required for timed
drying with hot or cold air (max. 2
hours).
button
button
f Programme selector
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
The light ring around the programme
selector comes on during a pro-
gramme and goes out a few minutes
after it has ended to save energy. It
will go out a few minutes after switching on the dryer if a programme has
not been selected or if the
programme selected is not started.
g Programme sequence indicator
lights: show the drying stage
reached;
Check lights: see "Problem solving
guide" for details.
h
I-On/0-Off
For switching the appliance on and
off or to interrupt a programme.
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Door
This button can be used to open the
door even when the appliance is
switched off at the mains. If the appli
ance is switched on at the mains the
drum lighting will go out a few min
utes after opening the door to save
energy.
button
button
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Guide to the appliance
Display
The display shows a variety of functions:
it displays how long a programme
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has to run in hours and minutes;
with "Delay start" it displays the time
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remaining until the programme starts;
it displays programmable functions
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being selected and de-selected.
Time left display for Cottons and Min
imum Iron programmes
Once a sensor programme has started
the time left for a programme to run will
be calculated by the machine. During
this calculation period the following
bars will flash in the display: ===...
=== ... -== ... == ... After approx. 1 minute
the programme duration will appear in
the display and proceed to count down
in minutes.
The programme duration can vary each
time a programme is run because it is
affected by a variety of factors e.g:
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the moisture content after spinning.
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the type of textiles
this indicates that the programme is
about to enter the cooling down phase
and is not indicative of a fault.
The time remaining displayed should
not be taken as an accurate time mea
surement. It is an estimate of when your
laundry should reach the dryness level
you have selected.
Future updates (Update)
The indicator or check light marked
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"PC" allows a service engineer to up
date your machine in future years.
See "After Sales Service".
Electronic lock and programmable
functions
Electronic lock
Prevents the machine being operated
by others.
Programmable functions
Programmable functions enable the
machine to be adapted to suit personal
requirements.
See the relevant section for detailed in
structions.
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the quantity of laundry in the drum
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the ambient room temperature
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fluctuations in the electricity supply
The electronic unit adapts to each indi
vidual load of laundry. The time remain
ing for a programme to run shown in
the display is calculated constantly dur
ing a programme. This means that the
time displayed may fluctuate during the
programme. If the time remaining in the
display has flashing bars in front of it
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Notes on laundry care
Wash care labels
Before drying check the drying sym
bol on the wash care label.
Significance of symbols:
q Dry at normal temperature
r Dry at low temperature
sDo not tumble dry
If no symbol is featured, dry at your
own risk applying the following princi
ples:
Cotton and minimum iron
be dried using the appropriate
programme for the degree of drying required. See programme chart.
For delicates and fabrics with the following wash care label r you can also
select the
Never overload the drum. Always
observe the maximum recommended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Overloading can
cause unnecessary wear and tear to
the laundry, give a disappointing
drying result and cause more creas
ing.
Low temperature
items should
option.
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Tips on drying
Woollens and wool blends tend to be
come matted and shrink if dried in a
tumble dryer. They can, however, be
partially dried using the
care
programme.
Woollens hand
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Pure linen
dried if specified as suitable by the
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manufacturer on the wash care label,
as the surface of the fabric may other
wise "roughen". These items can be
partially dried using the "Smoothing"
programme.
Woven and loopknit materials
T-shirts, knitted garments) have a ten
dency to shrink, depending on their
quality and this is made worse by
over-drying. When purchasing these
garments it is advisable to take their
shrinkage properties into account.
Minimum iron
shirts or blouses tend to crease more,
the larger the load being dried,
particulary when the weave of the fabric is very fine. Reduce the load or use
the Special care
iron
use the "Smoothing" setting, then hang
the garments on a hanger to dry.
Starched laundry
tumble dryer. In order to achieve the
usual finish, double the amount of
starch should be used.
New dark coloured garments
dried separately from light coloured
garments to avoid the danger of colours running.
should only be machine
fabrics and 100% cotton
Minimum iron - Hand
programme. If this is unsatisfactory
can be dried in the
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(e.g.
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should be
Items filled with down.
The fine fabric interior of these items
may shrink depending on the quality.
These items can be partially dried us
ing the
Smoothing
programme.
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Programme chart
Programmes Fabric type Special notes
Drying levels
COTTONS maximum load: 5 kg
Extra dry Multi-layered fabrics, which
would not be thoroughly
dried using the
Normal
programme.
Normal + Mixed load of cotton fabrics,
e.g. towelling, jerseywear,
i.e. single and multi-layered
fabrics.
Normal
(2)
Load of similar fabrics (jer
sey wear, flannelette sheets,
towelling).
Hand iron
Hand iron rr
(2)
Cotton or linen fabrics (e.g.
table linen, bedlinen,
starched laundry etc).
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics, in-
cluding starched laundry, for
machine ironing.
Do not dry jersey wear in the
Extra dry programme - ten
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dency to shrink.
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If laundry is still too damp,
then:
- finish drying using Timed
drying
- select
Warm air
Normal +
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If laundry is still too damp for
hand ironing, then select
Hand iron
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in the future.
The laundry should be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out before it can be ironed.
next time.
(1)
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(1)
Weight of dry laundry
(2)
Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be
used when testing according to EN 61121 standard
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Programme chart
Programme Fabric type Special notes
Drying levels
MINIMUM IRON maximum load: 2.5 kg
Normal + Minimum iron items which are
made of synthetic or blended
fabrics (e.g. pullovers,
dresses, trousers) which are
not dried adequately in the
Normal
(2)
Normal
Minimum iron shirts, table
programme.
cloths etc. made of blended
fabrics (e.g. cotton/synthet
ics).
Hand iron Minimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of blended
fabrics (e.g. cottons and syn-
thetics), which are still to be
hand ironed.
TIMED DRYING maximum load: 5 kg
Warm air Individual items
(e.g. bathing costumes, bath
towels, tea-towels).
Multi-layered fabric whose lay
ers have different drying char
acteristics.
Cool air Items which are to be aired
only.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before dry
ing.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before dry
ing.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before dry-
ing. For extra special care of
delicate fabrics and to reduce
creasing even more, reduce
the load to 1 kg.
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(1)
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(1)
(1)
Weight of dry laundry
(2)
Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be
used when testing according to EN 61121 standard.
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Programme chart
Programme Fabric type Special notes
Special care programmes
Woollens
hand care
Woollen fabrics To refresh and fluff up woollen gar
ments quickly. Remove garments im
Smoothing maximum load: 2.5 kg
Cottons and linen fabrics.
Smooths out creasing caused during
Minimum iron items made
of cotton, blended fabrics
or synthetics, e.g. cotton
trousers, shirts.
Remove garments immediately at the
end of the programme and place on
(1)
Weight of dry laundry
maximum load: 2 kg
mediately at the end of the
programme. Do not repeat.
Woollen fabrics are not dried com
pletely by this programme.
the spin cycle in the washing ma
chine.
Fabrics are not completely dried in
this programme.
a line or hangers to dry.
(1)
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(1)
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Selecting additional options
Programme Additional option button(s)
COTTONS
MINIMUM IRON
TIMED DRYING - Warm air
- Cool air
Woollens hand care
Smoothing
Anti-crease, Short, Low temperature, Buzzer
Anti-crease, Short, Low temperature, Buzzer
Anti-crease, Low temperature, Buzzer
Buzzer
Buzzer
Buzzer
For delicates and fabrics with the following wash care label r select the
temperature
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option.
Low
Prepare the laundry
As far as possible, sort laundry for:
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- the type of fibre or weave,
- the degree of dryness required,
- similar size of items,
- the moisture content after
spinning.
This will help towards achieving an
even drying result.
Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up inside
them.
Do up zips, hooks and eyes etc.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings.
Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
Make sure there is no detergent dispenser ball etc. in with the laundry,
as this could melt and damage the
machine and the laundry.
How to dry correctly
Do not overload the drum. Over
loading can cause unecessary wear
and tear to the laundry and give a
disappointing drying result.
See the "Programme chart" for maxi
mum recommended loads.
Before closing the door check that
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the fluff filter is correctly positioned in
the door.
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Load the drum
and switch on the dryer
^
Press the door button and open the
door.
^
Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
When closing the door make sure
items of laundry cannot be trapped
by the door, as this will cause dam
age to the laundry.
^
Shut the door either with a gentle
swing or lean against it and push it
shut.
^
Switch the dryer on by pressing the
"l-On/0-Off" button.
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