Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 277 C
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the first time.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the machine please read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, use and maintainence.
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.
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.
"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. The manufacturer is not
liable for damage resulting from
improper use or operation.
This machine is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play on or near it, or to
play with the controls. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install or use a
damaged machine.
the data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) matches the mains
electricity supply. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
when continuity is complete between
the machine and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
regularly tested, and where there is any
doubt the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
machine (e.g. danger or overheating).
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
machine while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the
machine be guaranteed.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
The electrical safety of this
machine can only be guaranteed
Do not connect the machine to the
mains electricity supply by an
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
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Warning and Safety instructions
If the connection cable is faulty it
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 purposes, the machine is
only completely isolated from the
electiricty 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 withdrawn.
–
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.
condensed 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. Dust
drawn into the machine can, over time,
cause blockages in the condenser unit.
The dryer must not be used without
the fluff filters in place or if the fluff
filters are damaged in any way.
The fluff filters must be thoroughly
dried after cleaning. If they are still
damp or wet when replaced there is a
risk of faults occurring when the
machine is used.
The dryer must not be used without
the condenser unit in place.
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
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Warning and Safety instructions
Always close the door after use.
This way you will avoid the danger
of:
children climbing onto or into the
–
dryer or hiding things in it.
pets or other small animals climbing
–
into it.
Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
door, as this can cause the
machine to tip up.
There is danger of fire with fabrics
which:
– contain a large proportion of rubber,
foam rubber or rubber like materials.
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents.
– have been splashed with hair
lacquer, 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 out
with the risk of igniting in the dryer.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
–
are soiled with oil or grease.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
machine 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 machine
guarantee.
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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 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 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.
Ensure that the machine presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Energy saving tips
Make sure that your laundry is
^
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
^
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.
Before throwing an old machine
away unplug it and render the plug
useless. Cut off the cable directly
behind the machine to prevent misuse.
This should be done by a competent
person.
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel / Features
a Delay Start button
The start of a programme can be
delayed by up to 24 hours.
b Start button
Press the
programme.
The indicator lamp will flash to
indicate that a programme can be
started. It lights up constantly once
the programme has started.
c Display
The display fulfills several functions.
See next page for details.
d Additional option buttons
Indicator lamps:
on = option selected
off = option not selected
See "How to dry correctly - selecting
additional options" for details on
these options.
e Timed drying button
To select the time required for timed
drying with hot or cold air (max. 2
hours).
Start
button to start a
f Programme selector
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
The light ring around the programme
selector comes on during a programme 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
lamps: show the drying stage
reached;
Check lamps: see "Problem solving
guide" for details.
h I-On/0-Off button
For switching the machine on and off
or to interrupt a programme.
i Door button
To open the door / cancel a
programme.
Pressing this button will open the
door even when the machine is
switched off at the mains.
To save energy, the interior drum
lighting will go out after a while if the
dryer is switched on and the door is
left open.
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Guide to the appliance
Display
The display shows a variety of functions:
it displays how long a programme
–
has to run in hours and minutes;
with "Delay start" it displays the time
–
remaining until the programme starts;
it displays programmable functions
–
being selected and de-selected.
Time left display for Cottons and
Minimum 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:
–
the moisture content after spinning
flashing bars in front of it, 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
measurement. It is an estimate of when
your laundry should reach the level
dryness you have selected.
Future updates
The indicator lamp marked "PC" is
explained in "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
instructions.
–
the type of textiles
–
the quantity of laundry in the drum
–
the ambient room temperature
–
fluctuations in the electricity supply
The electronic unit adapts to each
individual load of laundry. The time
remaining for a programme to run
shown in the display is calculated
constantly during a programme. This
means that the time displayed may
fluctuate during the programme. If the
time remaining in the display has
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Notes on laundry care
Wash care labels
Before drying check the drying
symbol 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
principles:
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 dry using
the
Low temperature
Never overload the drum. Do not
exceed 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 creasing.
Do not put soaking wet items into
the tumble dryer. Spin them
thoroughly after washing using the
appropriate spin speed.
items should
option.
Items filled with down.
The fabric lining on these garments
may shrink depending on the quality.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing
Pure linen
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the wash care label,
as the surface of the fabric may
otherwise "roughen". These items can
be partially dried using the
programme.
Woven and loopknit materials
T-shirts, knitted garments) have a
tendency 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 MINIMUM IRON programme with a max. load of 1 kg. If
this is unsatisfactory use the Special
care "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.
programme.
should only be machine
Smoothing
(e.g.
fabrics and 100% cotton
Hand iron
can be dried in the
Tips on drying
Woollens and wool blends tend to
become matted and shrink if dried in a
tumble dryer. They can, however, be
partially dried using the
care
programme.
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Woollens hand
New dark coloured garments
dried separately from light coloured
garments to avoid the danger of colours running.
should be
Programme chart
ProgrammesFabric typeSpecial notes
Drying levels
COTTONSmaximum load: 5 kg
Extra dryMulti-layered fabrics, which
would not be thoroughly
dried using the "Normal +"
programme.
Normal +Single and multi-layered
fabrics, e.g. mixed load of
cotton fabrics (e.g.
towelling, jerseywear).
Normal
(2)
Load of similar fabrics
(jersey wear, flannelette
sheets, towelling).
Hand iron
Hand iron rr
(2)
Cotton or linen fabrics (e.g.
table linen, bedlinen,
starched laundry etc).
Machine ironCotton or linen fabrics,
including starched laundry,
for machine ironing.
Do not dry jersey wear in the
Extra dry programme -
tendency to shrink.
-
If laundry is still too damp,
then:
- finish drying using Timed
drying "Warm air".
- Use the"Normal +"
programme next time.
-
If laundry is still too damp
for hand ironing, then select
"Hand iron
r
" in the future.
The laundry should be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out before it can be ironed.
(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
ProgrammeFabric typeSpecial notes
Drying levels
MINIMUM IRONmaximum 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" programme.
Normal
(2)
Minimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of blended
fabrics (e.g.
cotton/synthetics).
Hand ironMinimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of blended
fabrics (e.g. cottons and
synthetics), which are still to
be hand ironed.
TIMED DRYINGmaximum load: 5 kg
Warm airIndividual items
(e.g. bathing costumes, bath
towels, tea-towels).
Multi-layered fabric whose
layers have different drying
characteristics.
Cool airItems which are to be aired
only.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying. For extra special care
of delicate fabrics and to
reduce creasing even more,
reduce the load to 1 kg. See
also "Special care
programmes")
-
-
(1)
(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
ProgrammeFabric typeSpecial notes
Special care programmes
Woollens
hand care
Woollen fabricsTo refresh and fluff up woollen
garments quickly. Remove garments
Smoothingmaximum load: 2.5 kg
Cottons and linen fabrics.
Smooths out creasing caused during
Minimum iron items made
of cotton, blended fabrics
For delicates and fabrics with the following wash care label r select the
temperature
option.
Low
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How to dry correctly
A Prepare the laundry
As far as possible, sort laundry for:
^
- 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.
Do not overload the drum.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
See the "Programme chart" for
maximum recommended loads.
Before closing the door check that
^
the fluff filter is correctly positioned in
the door.
B Load the drum and switch
on the dryer
^
Press the door button and open the
door.
^
Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
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When closing the door make sure
items of laundry cannot be trapped
by the door, as this will cause
damage 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.
How to dry correctly
C Selecting a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
^
programme required.
COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON
The length of the programme is
electronically calculated according to
the residual moisture content of the
load. Approx. drying times are given in
the "Consumption data" chart.
Woollens Hand care and Smoothing
See the "Consumption data" chart for
programme times.
D Selecting additional options
Additional options are selected
^
before starting a programme by
pressing the relevant buttons.
It is not possible to activate additional
options which are incompatible with the
drying programme selected. The
indicator light will go out when the
option button is released. If an
inappropriate combination of options is
selected (e.g. "Short" and "Low
temperature") only the last option
selected will be activated.
TIMED DRYING
When choosing Warm or Cool air
TIMED DRYING you select the duration
of the programme.
^
Press the
repeatedly until the required time
appears in the display.
Times are chosen as follows:
- 15-30 minutes in 5 minute stages
- Over 30 minutes in 10 minute
stages.
If the
pressed in, the time will automatically
run up to 2 hours and then go back
to i5 minutes again.
Timed drying
Timed drying
button
button is held
Anti-crease
By selecting the anti-crease option
the drum will turn at regular intervals
after the end of the programme to
prevent the laundry from settling into
creases and folds.
The anti-crease option
^
should be selected if laundry is not
going to be removed from the drum
as soon as the programme has
finished.
^
can be selected or de-selected after
a programme has started.
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How to dry correctly
Short
For drying fabrics which can
withstand high temperatures, e.g.
pure linens and cottons. Do not use
on minimum iron or delicate fabrics.
For drying delicate fabrics with the
symbol r (e.g. acrylic garments) at a
lower temperature.
Because the heater rating is reduced
clothes dry more slowly thus
lengthening drying times.
Buzzer
An audible tone sounds repeatedly at
the end of a programme.
^
The buzzer can be switched on or off
after a programme has started.
The volume (and pitch) of the buzzer
can be adjusted before
started:
^
Select the programme.
^
Press the "Buzzer" button (the
"Buzzer" indicator lamp will light up)
until the desired volume / pitch is
achieved. Then release the button.
a programme is
E Delay start
Once a programme has been
selected, the start can be delayed by
30 minutes (30) up to 24 hours (24^).
Press the
^
repeatedly until the required time
appears in the display :
- up to 10^ in 30 minute stages.
- over 10^ in 1 hour stages.
The time will run up to 24^ by
keeping the button pressed in.
Press the
will count down as follows:
–from24^ to 10^ in 1 hour stages.
– less than 10^ in 1 minute stages.
The dryer starts automatically once the
delay start period has elapsed. The
time left will appear in the display
approx. 1 minute into the programme.
To cancel "Delay start":
Before the
pressed:
^
Press the
when 24^ is showing in the display;
After the
pressed:
Delay start
Start
button. The chosen time
Start
button has been
Delay start
Start
button has been
button
button once
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^
Turn the programme selector to the
Finish
position.
How to dry correctly
F Starting a programme
Start
Press the
^
The drying cycle begins.
The drying stage reached is shown by
the sequence indicator lamps on the
right hand side of the control panel.
At the end of the drying phase, a
cooling down phase commences to
cool the laundry down (the
indicator lamp lights up).
The drying level required has now been
reached.
button.
Cool air
G After drying
The
Anti-crease/Finish
stage reached indicator lamps light up.
The buzzer will sound at intervals
during the anti-crease phase if it has
been selected.
0 will then appear in the display.
^ Press the
drum door.
Door
and the drying
button to open the
The condenser unit should be
^
checked an cleaned on a regular
basis.
See "Cleaning and Care".
After each use, switch the dryer off
^
by pressing the
Always close the door after use.
^
l-On / 0-Off
button.
Additional notes
...Clean out airways indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on to warn
you that the dryer is not working
efficiently.
This may be because:
– the fluff filters are clogged;
– the condenser unit is clogged.
^
Remove the laundry.
Make sure that the drum is empty. If
items are left in the dryer, they could
be damaged by overdrying when
the dryer is next used.
^
After every cycle remove the fluff
from the fluff filter in the door and in
the door opening (see "Cleaning and
Care").
^
Empty the condensed water
container (where there is no external
drainage of the water).
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How to dry correctly
Brief instructions
These instructions are designed as a
brief guide only. Please make sure that
you also read the detailed instructions
at the beginning of this section.
A Sort the laundry
B Load the dryer and switch it on
Press the
^
door.
Load the drum.
^
Close the door.
^
^ Switch the dryer on by pressing the
l-On/0-Off
C Select a programme
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
For TIMED DRYING
^ Press the
repeatedly until the required drying
time shows in the display.
Door
button to open the
button.
(warm or cool air):
Timed drying
button
F Start the programme
Press the
^
G At the end of a programme
The
–
lights up.
0 appears in the display.
–
Open the door and remove the
^
laundry.
Press the
^
the machine off and close the door.
Start
button
Anti-crease / Finish
l-On/0-Off
button to switch
indicator
Points D and E are optional.
D Select any additional options as
required
^
Press the relevant button for the
additional option(s) required.
E Select Delay start
^
Press the
repeatedly until the required delay
period shows in the display.
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Delay start
button
How to dry correctly
To change a programme
Programmes cannot be changed after
the start button has been pressed. If
the programme selector is turned to a
different programme after a programme
has begun, this will not affect the
programme. The
indicator lamp will flash. The indicator
lamp will go out when the selector is
returned to its original position.
After a programme has started, not all
additional options can be switched on
or off (see section "How to dry
correctly").
To interrupt a programme
^ Switch the machine off with the
I-On / 0-Off
To continue drying:
^ Switch the dryer on with the
I-On / 0-Off
The programme will continue, as long
as the cooling down phase has not
been reached.
Anti-crease / Finish
button.
button.
Press the
^
Adding or removing items
Press the
^
door.
,
drum when adding or removing
items. The drum could be very hot danger of burning.
Items can now be added or removed
^
early.
To continue drying:
^ Close the door.
^ Switch additional options on or off as
required.
^ Press the
– The programme will continue.
– The time left shown in the display
may now vary from the actual drying
time.
Start
button.
Door
button and open the
Do not touch the back of the
Start
button.
To cancel a programme and select a
different programme
^
Turn the programme selector to
Finish
.
The programme has been
successfully cancelled when only the
Anti-crease/Finish
on.
^
Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
^
Switch additional options on or off as
required.
indicator lamp is
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Electronic system lock
The system lock prevents anyone
from interfering with the dryer.
If the system lock has been activated it
is not possible to start a programme.
The following steps (A,B,C...) must
be carried out in the correct order.
Please proceed step by step:
To activate the system lock
A Ensure that the door is closed and
that the programme selector is
turned to
B Switch on the dryer with the
I-On/O-Off
Finish
button.
.
To de-activate the system lock
Repeat steps A-G.
^
Locked
The
after step F.
indicator lamp will go out
C Press the
keep it pressed in while carrying out
steps D to F.
D Slowly turn the programme selector
clockwise
reaches the COTTONS/
position.
E Slowly turn the programme selector
anti-clockwise
reaches the
F Slowly turn the programme selector
anti-clockwise
reaches the MINIMUM IRON/
iron
The
Locked
G Release the
The system lock is now activated.
H Switch off the dryer with the
I-On/O-Off
Anti-crease
stage by stage until it
stage by stage until it
Finish
position.
stage by stage until it
position.
indicator lamp will flash.
Anti-crease
button.
button and
Normal
Hand
button.
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Emptying the condensed
water container
The condensed water will be collected
in the condensed water container
unless the machine has been fitted with
a drain hose (see installation).
The condensed water container
should be emptied after everydrying cycle or as soon as the
Empty out container
comes on.
indicator lamp
Cleaning and care
The drying programme will be
interrupted if the maximum level of the
condensed water container is reached.
The
Empty out container
comes on and the buzzer sounds.
^
Grip the container firmly with both
hands, as shown, and pull it out
slightly towards the right-hand side.
^
Hold the container with both hands
and carry it in a horizontal position.
indicator lamp
Open the shutter and empty out the
^
water.
^ To replace the container hold it at a
slight angle (as when removing it)
and push it in gently until you feel it
click into position.
^ Before starting a new programme,
first switch the machine off and then
on again. The
indicator lamp will go out.
Condensed water should not be
consumed. It could lead to health
problems for people and animals.
Condensed water can be put to
household use (e.g. used in a steam
iron or humidifier). To ensure that any
residual particles of fluff in the
condensed water are removed before
use, pass it through a fine sieve or
paper filter first.
Empty out container
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fluff filters
The fluff which is created by the drying
process is collected by the fluff filters in
the door and the door opening. Clean
the filters after each drying programme.
Cleaning them whilst dry
^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter
out of the door as illustrated.
Remove any fluff from the hollow part
^
of the door holder. A cleaning brush
is available as an optional extra from
your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare
Parts Department.
Tip: You can also use a vacuum
cleaner.
Once clean, push the filter back into
^
the door holder until it clicks into
position. Ensure it is facing the
correct way.
^
Use your fingers to remove the fluff
from the surface of the filter.
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^
Use your fingers to remove the fluff
from the two fluff filters in the door
opening.
^
Close the door.
Cleaning and care
Cleaning them with water
If there is a great deal of compacted
fluff on any of the filters, they can be
removed and cleaned under hot
running water.
To remove the fluff filter from the door
^
holder see previous page.
^ Grip the holder and push the filter in
the door opening upwards in the
direction of the arrow to remove it. Do
the same on the opposite filter.
^
Rinse the filters under hot, running
water.
^
Then shake the filters until no more
water droplets are visible.
^
Dry the filters thoroughly with care.
,
Do not replace them if they are
damp or wet. Damp or wet filters
could cause operational faults.
Place the filters back in the door
^
opening (the left and right filters are
identical) with the finger holders
facing upwards. See illustration.
Cleaning the tumble dryer
Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply.
Clean the housing and control panel
^
with a slightly damp cloth and a mild
detergent or soapy water.
The drum and other stainless steel
^
parts can be cleaned with a suitable
proprietary stainless steel cleaner
following the manufacturer's
instructions.
Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaners. These could
damage plastic sufaces and other
parts. The machine must never be
hosed down.
^
Dry all parts with a soft cloth.
^
A microfibre E-Cloth is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department
which is suitable for cleaning
surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals. It can be washed
300 times.
^
Push the large filter back into the
door holder until it clicks into position.
Ensure it is facing the correct way.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the condenser unit
Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff
from the dryer can get through the fluff
filters and block the condenser unit.
Dust from the room in which the dryer is
installed can also get into the
condenser unit and cause a blockage.
Check the condenser unit at least
twice a year. If the dryer is used
frequently then clean the condenser
unit after approx. 100 drying cycles.
Removing the condenser unit
Turn the lever on the inner cover
^
downwards to the vertical position.
^ Pull the cover forwards
^ Then remove it by pulling it
diagonally upwards.
^
Open the service panel by pressing
the two lower corners at the same
time (see illustration).
The hooks at the side will prevent the
panel from falling off.
^
Now the remove the panel by pulling
it diagonally upwards.
^
Then place it to one side.
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^
Turn the lever on the condenser unit
to the vertical position.
Pull the condenser unit out of its
^
housing by the handle.
Checking the condenser unit
Cleaning and care
If you cannot see any fluff:
Replace the condenser unit (see
^
following page).
If you can see some fluff:
Clean the condenser unit as
^
described below.
Cleaning the condenser unit
When rinsing the condenser unit,
^
make sure you position it as shown in
the next two illustrations.
^
Hold the condenser unit up to the
light as shown.
^
Check to see if there is any fluff
inside it.
The arrows in the illustration above
indicate where to look.
^
Use a shower head or similar to rinse
the unit out as shown.
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Cleaning and care
Then flush the unit through from the
^
front.
Replacing the condenser unit
With the handle facing upwards,
^
push the condenser unit back into
position in its housing.
Turn the lever down to the horizontal
^
position, making sure that the hook
on the lever clicks into the groove.
When replacing the cover after
cleaning, ensure that the rubber seal
fits correctly into the groove.
Replace the cover making sure the
^
hooks locate correctly. Hold it at an
angle and push it gently downwards.
^ Check the condenser unit again for
any visible fluff and if necessary flush
it through again until it has all gone.
^ Remove any soiling still visible inside
the housing unit.
^ Also make sure the rubber seals are
clean.
The rubber seals must not be
removed and must be free of kinks.
^
Shake any excess water out of the
unit until no more water droplets are
visible.
^ Then turn the lever upwards into the
horizontal position to lock the cover.
^ Replace the service panel and press
the upper edge until it clicks into
position.
It is important to ensure that both the
condenser unit and the cover are
correctly positioned and locked.
Otherwise water may leak from the
machine.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the
machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
Repair work to electrical equipment should only be carried out by a suitably
,
qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
General problems
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The tumble dryer fails to
start when switched on.
Items made of synthetic
fibres are charged with
static electricity after
drying.
No obvious cause.
Synthetic fibres tend to
attract static charge.
Have you followed the
–
switch-on procedure
correctly (see “How to
dry correctly”)?
– Is the plug correctly
inserted in the socket
and switched on?
– Is the door closed
properly?
– Has the fuse or circuit
breaker tripped?
Static charge can be
reduced by adding a
fabric conditioner to the
final rinse in the washing
machine or a fabric
conditioner sheet to the
load in the dryer.
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Problem solving guide
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
There is a build up
of fluff.
The laundry is not
sufficiently dry.
There are water
droplets at the upper
edge of the drum
aperture.
Fluff is principally the result
of friction when garments
are being worn and
washed. Machine drying
hardly causes any fluff to
form and has been
established by research
institutes to have no effect
on the lifetime of fabric.
The load consisted of
different fabrics.
A double filter system with
dual insulation prevents fluff
from being deposited in the
condenser unit. This
insulation can lead to a
build-up of condensation.
Fluff is collected by the fluff
filters and can be easily
removed (see "Cleaning
and Care").
Finish drying using
–
"Timed drying - Warm
air".
Select a more suitable
–
drying programme next
time (see "Programme
chart").
Laundry being removed
from the machine may
come into contact with
these water droplets, but
they will dry off in a matter
of minutes.
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Problem solving guide
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The drying process
goes on too long or
even switches off.
Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the
following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again
to start the programme again.
Ventilation to and from the
dryer may be insufficient
(e.g because it is installed in
a small room). This has
caused the temperature in
the room to rise sharply.
The fluff filters are clogged
up with fluff or were still wet
when they were replaced.
The laundry has not been
spun sufficiently.
The tumble dryer has been
overloaded.
Metallic components, e.g.
zips have prevented the
dryer from registering the
correct moisture level in the
laundry.
Detergent residues, hair and
fine fibres can block up the
condenser unit.
The vents below the door
are blocked.
Open a door or window
while the machine is in
operation for increased air
flow.
Remove any fluff.
–
The fluff filters must be
–
completely dry.
Make sure that your laundry
is thoroughly spun at
highest spin speed for the
type of fabric.
Do not exceed the maximum
load for the programme
selected.
– Close zips and fasten any
hooks next time.
If the problem occurs again,
dry garments with long zips
using "Timed drying - Warm
air".
Check the condenser unit
from time to time and clean
it if necessary (see
"Cleaning and Care").
Remove any objects that are
blocking the vents.
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Problem solving guide
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The condenser unit
service panel will
not shut.
Water leaks from the
machine after the
condenser unit has
been cleaned.
The interior drum
lighting does not
come on.
The ring around the
programme selector
does not light up.
The inner cover of the
condenser unit has not
been locked properly
and/or the condenser unit
has not been positioned
correctly.
Fluff has collected at the
bottom of the condenser
unit housing.
The lighting switched off
automatically.
The lamp needs changing. Change the lamp as
The lighting switched off
automatically.
Ensure that the condenser
–
unit is positioned correctly
and lock the cover.
Check the rubber seals.
–
Use a cloth to remove any
–
fluff from the inside of the
condenser unit housing.
The lighting only comes on
when the door is opened if
the dryer is switched on. To
save energy the lighting
goes out after a while if the
door is left open.
described at the end of this
section.
It lights up when drying is in
progress and goes out
shortly after the end of the
programme to save energy.
Check and fault indicator lamps
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The Anti-crease /
Finish indicator
lamp flashes while
drying is in
progress.
The Locked
indicator lamp
flashes when the
machine is switched
on and the
programme cannot
be started.
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The programme selector
was moved after the start
of a programme. The
programme continues to
run as normal.
The system lock is
activated.
Turn the selector back to the
original position and the
indicator lamp will go out.
If you wish to use the dryer,
the system lock must be
deactivated (see "Electronic
system lock").
Problem solving guide
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The Clean out
airways lamp comes
on.
The programme
stops and the Cleanout airways lamp
flashes.
The Empty outcontainer indicator
lamp comes on.
The fluff filters may be
blocked.
The condenser unit may be
blocked with fluff and
detergent residues.
Possible causes and remedies are described above in
(The
Clean out airways
There is no obvious cause.
Remove any fluff (see
"Cleaning and care").
Please note that the
condenser unit must be
cleaned regularly (see
"Cleaning and care").
The check lamp will go out
when the door is opened.
lamp comes on).
Switch off the dryer.
–
Then switch the dryer
–
back on and start the
programme again.
If the programme stops
again and the
airways
is a fault. Contact the Miele
Service Department.
The condensed water
container is full or there is
kink in the drain hose.
– Empty out the
condensed water
container.
–
Check the drain hose.
–
Before starting a new
programme, first switch
the dryer off and then on
again.
Clean out
lamp flashes, there
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Problem solving guide
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The programme has
been interrupted,
the indicator lamp
for Hand iron orMachine iron is
flashing, and the
buzzer sounds.
Check and fault indicator messages in the display
No obvious cause.
Switch the dryer off and
–
then on again.
Then start the programme
–
again.
If the programme stops
again and an indicator lamp
flashes, there is a fault.
Contact the Miele Service
Department.
After the beginning
of the programme
the following
symbols flash in the
display: "=== ... -== ...
== ... ".
Shortly before the
end of the
programme, the
count down of the
time left to run halts
at 11 or 6, horizontal
bars flash but the
dryer continues to
dry.
The programme has
been stopped, the
Anti-crease/Finish
lamp comes on, 0
appears in the
display and the
buzzer sounds.
This is not a fault.The electronic unit is
calculating the drying time
for the programme (see
“Guide to the appliance”).
This might be because:
– items of laundry may
have rolled up together.
– the types of fabrics being
dried may take different
times to dry.
–
the fluff filters are
clogged.
–
the temperature in the
room may have
changed.
This is not a fault. The
electronic unit has
recognised that there is no
laundry in the drum and
cancelled the programme.
Drying individual garments
or items which are already
dry can also cause the
programme to be stopped.
The drying process is not
yet complete. The
programme needs more
time than the electronic unit
calculated at the start of the
programme. The time count
down is suspended until the
degree of drying selected
has been reached.
Use the "Timed drying Warm air" programme to dry
individual items.
Before changing a
programme: Open and
close the drum door.
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Problem solving guide
To change the interior drum
lamp
Open the door.
^
Before changing the lamp,
disconnect the machine from the
mains power supply.
You will find the interior lamp cover at
the top of the drum aperture.
To close the flap push it upwards and
^
press it on the left and right until you
hear it click into position.
The cover must be fixed securely, as
otherwise moisture may seep in and
cause a short circuit.
^ Insert the opener under the side
edge of the cover as illustrated.
^
Turn your wrist to make the cover
open downwards.
The temperature resistant lamp should
only be ordered from your Miele dealer
or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
The lamp must not exceed the
maximum wattage quoted on the
data plate and on the lamp cover.
^
Replace the lamp.
33
Problem solving guide
After sales service
Repairs
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
Your Miele Dealer or
–
The nearest Miele Service
–
Department (see back cover for
address).
When contacting the Service
Department, please quote the Model
and Serial numbers both of which are
located on the data plate situated on
the right hand side below the drum
aperture.
Future updates (PC)
The indicator or check lamp marked PC
on the fascia panel is the interface
used by the Miele service technicians
during service work for testing
purposes and for updating the
machine's programme data.
Optional accessories
Optional accessories for these dryers
are available from your Miele Dealer or
from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to
improve our service.
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Front view
Installation
a Supply cable for electrical
connection
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. via
wash basin, wash basin drain outlet,
or gully).
35
Installation
Installation site
Make sure the dryer door can be
,
opened without hindrance after
installation.
Room in which the dryer is located
Air taken in for use in the drying
process will be warm when it is
expelled from the rear of the dryer. This
expelled air heats up the air in the
room. It is therefore very important to
ensure that the room is adequately
ventilated, particularly if the dryer is
located in a small room. Otherwise
running times and energy consumption
could be increased.
Transporting the machine to its
installation site
When moving the machine you can
hold it by the lid where it protrudes to
the rear of the dryer.
To manoeuvre the dryer out of its
packing case to its installation site you
will also need to hold it by the front feet.
The machine must be perfectly level to
ensure safe and proper operation.
^ The screw feet can be adjusted to
compensate for any unevenness in
the floor.
,
The ventilation gaps in the plinth
must not be covered over as this
would prevent a sufficient intake of
air.
This tumble dryer is not suitable for
building under (due to its sloping
facia).
Aligning the machine
36
Before moving the machine again
(e.g. when moving house)
After each use a small quantity of
condensed water will collect in the area
around the pump. This water can run
out if the machine is tipped up when it
is being moved. It is a good idea to run
the
Cool air
approximately 1 minute before moving
the machine. Any remaining
condensed water will then be fed into
the condensed water container or out
through the drain hose.
programme for
Installation
External condensed water
outlet
When drying is in progress, condensed
water is pumped into the condensed
water container through the drain hose
at the back of the dryer. The
condensed water can also be drained
off directly if the machine is installed
near a sink, drain outlet etc. so that
the condensed water container does
not have to be emptied.
The drain hose (approx. 2 m long) is
stored in the dryer. It must be pulled
out of the dryer to its full extent if
condensed water is to be drained
externally.
Maximum delivery head: 1 m.
If it is not long enough, an extension
hose is available as an optional
accessory through your dealer or from
the Miele Spare Parts Dept.
Pulling out the drain hose
From the back of the dryer at the
bottom:
Unclip the drain hose from holder (3).
^
^ Then pull the drain hose completely
out of the dryer towards the left (4)
(See illustration).
,
Important: do not let the drain
hose become kinked as this could
damage it.
From the back of the dryer at the top:
^
Unclip the drain hose (1).
^
Then pull it off holder (2).
,
If you want to drain the water off
into a sink you will need to secure
the hose carefully, e.g. by tying it to
a tap to make sure it cannot slip
during use. Otherwise there is a risk
of overflowing water which could
cause damage.
Use the bow-shaped guide to prevent
the drain hose from becoming kinked
(see "Front view" illustration).
37
Installation
Connection to a sink drain outlet
The drain hose can be connected
directly to a sink drain outlet.
Remove the following from the back
^
of the dryer at the bottom:
Adapter 1 and hose clip 3 behind it.
^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet
using nut 2.
If this nut has a flat disc sealing it you
should take the disc out first.
Important: if this nut has a washer or
seal in it this must not be removed!
Attach the end of the hose to adapter
^
1.
Use a screwdriver to tighten hose
^
clip 3 up close to the nut.
If you no longer wish to use an
external condensed water outlet
Do not push the drain hose
,
back into the dryer. Doing this could
cause it to become kinked and
damaged in the dryer.
^ Loop the drain hose up.
^ Use a suitable cable tie to secure the
looped hose to the back of the dryer,
or simply lay the looped hose behind
the dryer.
^ Attach the open end of the drain
hose back onto the holder at the
back of the dryer at the top (see
holder 2 in "Pulling out the drain
hose").
38
Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
only by a suitably qualified and
competent person, in strict accordance
with national and local safety
regulations.
Ensure power is not supplied to the
machine while installation work is being
carried out.
The machine is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug for connection
to a 230-240V mains supply. The
voltage, rated load and fuse rating
are given on the data plate. Please
ensure these match the household
mains supply.
Connection should be made via a fused
plug and suitable switched socket
which is easily accessible after
installation.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA (in accordance
with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100, section
739).
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
If this machine is fitted with a
non-rewireable plug and the socket
outlets are not suitable for the plug
supplied or if the existing plug needs to
be replaced by a new one, the old plug
will need to be cut off and an
appropriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier
and the fuse should be removed from
the old plug and disposed of.
The plug cut from the cable should then
be disposed of and on no account be
inserted into any socket elsewhere in
the house (electric shock hazard).
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier or Service
agent.
Green/yellow = earth
Blue= neutral
Brown= live
39
Electrical connection
If the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this machine do not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals of your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured green and
^
yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth
symbol z or coloured green, or
green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
^
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter N
or coloured black.
^ The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
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Consumption data
ProgrammeCapacityFinal spin speed
kgrpmkWhMinutes
COTTONS
Extra dry5.01200
Normal +5.01200
(1)
Normal
Normal5.01200
Hand iron
Hand iron
Machine iron5.01200
MINIMUM IRON
Normal
Hand iron2.510001.1036
Special care
Woollens hand care2.0-0.204
Smoothing2.5-0.309
(1)
EN 61121 test programme
(1)
(1)
5.0800 (70 % residual moisture)3.4089
5.0800 (70 % residual moisture)2.7572
5.01200
2.51000 (50 % residual moisture)1.2540
(in a domestic
washing machine)
1400
1600
1400
1600
1400
1600
1400
1600
1400
1600
Electricity
consump-
tion
3.25
3.10
2.85
2.80
2.65
2.40
2.65
2.55
2.25
2.00
1.90
1.60
1.60
1.50
1.20
Drying time
incl.
cooling down
time
86
83
76
76
73
66
73
70
63
55
52
46
46
43
36
EN 61121 Standard testing
Before testing in accordance with EN 61121, dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry
with 70% residual moisture as per the above standard using the Normal Cottons
programme without selecting any additional functions.
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given above depending
on the size of the load, types of textiles, residual moisture levels after spinning,
fluctuations in the electricity supply and any additional options selected.
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Technical data
Height85 cm (adjustable +0.7/- 0.7 cm)
Width59.5 cm
Depth58 cm
Weight54 kg
Drum volume100 litres
Maximum capacity5 kg dry weight
Capacity of condensed
water containerapprox. 3.5 l
Length of connection cable1.60 m
Maximum delivery head1 m
Maximum drain hose length3 m
Voltagesee data plate
Rated loadsee data plate
Fuse ratingsee data plate
Lamp wattagesee data plate
Energy consumptionsee “Consumption data”
Test certificates awardedRadio/TV suppressed, VDE
42
Programmable functions
for changing
standard settings
43
Programmable functions
Increased drying level
The Sensitive System aims to dry
using as little energy as possible.
However, if you require the laundry to
be drier, it is possible to reduce the
final moisture level in the COTTONS
and MINIMUM IRON programmes.
The machine is delivered with this
programmable function switched off.
Programming and
storing in memory
The programmable functions are
activated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using the
additional option buttons in
combination with the programme
selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
– The tumble dryer is switched off.
– The door is closed.
–
The programme selector is at
Finish
.
D Turn the programme selector to
COTTONS, Extra dry.
E The number of the programmable
function will flash alternately with the
"P" on the left
P: P...1...P... 1... .
The number on the right
constantly:
0 = Increased drying level - off
1 = Increased drying level - on
F Press the
number on the right from
0 to 1 =on
1 to 0 =off
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory.
G Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Off
To check:
^ Carry out steps A to E.
^ Switch off the dryer.
The check is complete.
of the display -
Start
button to change the
or from
.
button.
will show
A Press the additional option buttons
Short
and
Low temperature
same time, hold pressed in and ...
B ... switch on the dryer with the
I-On/0-Off
C Let go of all these buttons.
–
"P" will appear in the display.
–
The
lights will flash.
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Drying
button.
and
Cool air
at the
indicator
Programmable functions
Memory
The additional options selected
previously for specific programmes
are stored in the machine’s memory.
The machine is delivered with this
programmable function deactivated. It
can be activated if wished.
Programming and
storing in memory
The programmable functions are
activated to call up further features not
shown on the control panel by using the
additional option buttons in
combination with the programme
selector.
Before you begin, first ensure that:
– The tumble dryer is switched off.
– The door is closed.
– The programme selector is at
Finish
.
A Press the additional option buttons
Short
and
Low temperature
same time, hold pressed in and ...
at the
D Turn the programme selector to
COTTONS, Normal.
E The number of the programmable
function will flash alternately with the
"P" on the left
P: P...3...P... 3... .
The number on the right
constantly:
0 = Memory function - off
1 = Memory function - on
F Press the
number on the right from
0 to 1 =on
1 to 0 =off
The setting you have selected is now
stored in memory.
G Switch the machine off with the
I-On/0-Off
To check:
^ Carry out steps A to E.
^ Switch off the dryer.
The check is complete.
of the display -
Start
button to change the
or from
.
button.
will show
B ... switch on the dryer with the
I-On/0-Off
C Let go of all these buttons.
–
"P" will appear in the display.
–
The
lights will flash.
Drying
button.
and
Cool air
indicator
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