Miele t 277 c User Manual

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.

M.-Nr. 05 993 060

Contents

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control panel / Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

A Prepare the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

B Load the drum and switch on the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

C Selecting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

D Selecting additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Anti-crease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Low temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

E Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

F Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

G After drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Additional notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To interrupt a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To cancel a programme and select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To open the door during a programme to add or remove garments . . . . . . . . 19

Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Emptying the condensed water container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cleaning the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Removing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Checking the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Replacing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Contents

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

General problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Check and fault indicator lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

To change the interior drum lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Room in which the dryer is located . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Aligning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Before moving the machine again (e.g. when moving house). . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Pulling out the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connection to a wash basin drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet: . . . . . . . . . . 38

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Increased drying level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Warning and Safety instructions

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

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

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and the plug is withdrawn, or it is switched off at the mains, or

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the mains fuse 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.

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

Warning and Safety instructions

Always close the door after use.

This 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 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:

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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.

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the type of textiles

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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 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

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.

Woollens hand

New dark coloured garments dried separately from light coloured garments to avoid the danger of colours running.

should be

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 + 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 iron Cotton 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

" in the future.

The laundry should be rolled

up to prevent it from drying out before it can be ironed.

(1)

Weight of dry laundry

(2)

Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be used when testing according to EN 61121 standard

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" programme.

Normal

(2)

Minimum iron shirts, table

cloths etc. made of blended

fabrics (e.g.

cotton/synthetics).

Hand iron Minimum iron shirts, table

cloths etc. made of blended

fabrics (e.g. cottons and

synthetics), 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

layers have different drying

characteristics.

Cool air Items 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)

Weight of dry laundry

(2)

Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be used when testing according to EN 61121 standard.

Programme chart

Programme Fabric type Special notes Special care programmes Woollens

hand care

Woollen fabrics To refresh and fluff up woollen

garments quickly. Remove garments

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.

the end of the programme and place

(1)

Weight of dry laundry

maximum load: 2 kg

immediately at the end of the

programme. Do not repeat.

Woollen fabrics are not dried

completely by this programme.

the spin cycle in the washing

machine.

Fabrics are not completely dried in

this programme.

Remove garments immediately at

on a line or hangers to dry.

(1)

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

option.

Low

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.

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

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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