Miele T 8432 C Paragon Sensor Operating instructions
Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
Paragon Sensor
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 328 030
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of your
appliance with your household waste.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of energy:
Make sure that your laundry is
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thoroughly spun before drying.
The higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.
Load according to the optimum
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amount of laundry recommended for
the programme being used (see
Programme chart).
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
– Make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
– Make sure the fluff filters are clean
before using the dryer.
– Check the condenser unit from time
to time and clean it when necessary.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
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Contents
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Guide to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel ......................................................9
Features .........................................................10
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care symbols.....................................................11
Tips on drying ....................................................11
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Brief instructions ..................................................12
Extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Low temperature ..................................................16
Short............................................................16
Cool air..........................................................16
Anti-crease.......................................................16
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Once a programme has started ......................................20
- changing the programme........................................20
- cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme .....20
- cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry ..............20
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................20
Time remaining ...................................................20
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emptying the condensed water container...............................22
Cleaning the fluff filters .............................................23
Cleaning them whilst dry .........................................23
Cleaning them with water .........................................24
Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................25
Cleaning the condenser unit .........................................26
Removing the condenser unit......................................26
Checking the condenser unit ......................................27
Cleaning the condenser unit.......................................27
Replacing the condenser unit......................................28
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Contents
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General problems .................................................29
Check and fault indicator lights .......................................33
Changing the lamp ................................................35
After Sales service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Future updates (PC) ...............................................36
Appliance guarantee ...............................................36
Optional accessories ...............................................36
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front view........................................................37
Rear view ........................................................38
Installation site ....................................................38
Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site .....................38
Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run ...................38
Levelling the tumble dryer ........................................39
Room in which the dryer is located .................................39
Washer-dryer stack..............................................39
Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house) .........39
External condensed water outlet ......................................40
Arranging the drain hose .........................................40
External drainage via a sink or gully ................................41
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve .....................41
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................43
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programme...............47
Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron/Delicates programme . . 48
Memory function ..................................................49
Extending the cooling down time .....................................50
Airways indicator ..................................................51
Keypad tone .....................................................52
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It is essential to read these
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instructions.
This tumble dryer conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however,
lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the tumble dryer, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, installation, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
This tumble dryer is only intended
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for drying fabrics which have been
washed in a water solution, and marked
on the manufacturer's care label as
being suitable for tumble drying.
"Dry cleaning kits" for freshening up
garments in a tumble dryer are
increasingly available on the market. If
using, do so at your own risk, and
follow the instructions provided on the
packaging.
Any other applications may be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
This appliance is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or have
been shown how to use it by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
Keep children away from the tumble
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dryer at all times. It is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury do not allow
them to play on or near it or to play with
its controls. Supervise children whilst
you are using it.
Older children may only use it if its
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operation has been clearly explained to
them, and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of incorrect
use.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the tumble dryer,
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check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged tumble
dryer.
Before connecting the tumble dryer,
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ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this tumble
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dryer can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. Miele cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
Do not connect the tumble dryer to
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the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
tumble dryer (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Unauthorised repairs could result in
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unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
tumble dryer until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
tumble dryer be guaranteed.
If the connection cable is faulty it
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must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
In the event of a fault or for cleaning
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purposes, the tumble dryer is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is disconnected, or
the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
This tumble dryer may only be used
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in mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
In countries where there are areas
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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
tumble dryer and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
Do not make any alterations to the
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tumble dryer, unless authorised to do
so by Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
To prevent the risk of fire, the
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following textiles must not be dried in
this tumble dryer:
items which have not been washed.
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items, such as workwear, which have
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not been thoroughly cleaned and
which are still soiled with grease, oil
or other desposits (such as
cosmetics, lotions etc).
If items have not been thoroughly
cleaned there is a danger that these
might ignite when heated, even after
they have been removed from the
dryer at the end of the programme.
– items which have been treated with
inflamable cleaning agents or
contain residues of acetone, alcohol,
benzine, petrol, stain remover,
turpentine, wax, wax remover or
other chemicals (e.g. mops and floor
cloths).
– items which have been splashed with
hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances.
When washing such heavily soiled
items ensure that you use sufficient
detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.
To prevent the risk of fire, the
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following must not be dried in this
tumble dryer:
fabrics which contain a large
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proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber-like materials. For example,
products made from latex foam
rubber, shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubberised articles and items
of clothing and pillows with foam
rubber filling.
items which contain padding or
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fillings (e.g. pillows, jackets). If these
were damaged the filling could get
out with the risk of igniting in the
dryer.
In many programmes, the heating
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phase is followed by a cooling down
phase to ensure that the items are not
too hot to handle when you remove
them (this also avoids the danger of the
laundry self-igniting). The programme is
not finished until the cooling down
phase is complete.
Ensure that you always wait until the
end of the programme before removing
the laundry.
Warning: Do not switch the tumble
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dryer off before the end of the drying
programme. If this was done and the
laundry was then removed immediately,
it could give off a great amount of heat.
Fabric conditioner and similar
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products must be used according to
the instructions on the manufacturer's
packaging.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The dryer must not be used without
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the fluff filters in place or if the fluff
filters are damaged in any way.
The fluff filters must be cleaned
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regularly.
The dryer must not be used without
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the condenser unit in place.
The fluff filters must be thoroughly
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dried after cleaning. Damp or wet filters
could cause operational faults.
Do not install the tumble dryer in a
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room where there is a risk of frost
occurring. At temperatures around
freezing point the tumble dryer may not
be able to operate properly.
There is a risk of damage if the
condensed water is allowed to freeze in
the pump, hoses and / or condensed
water container.
The ambient room temperature should
be between +2°C and +35°C.
If the water is drained externally
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through the drain hose instead of being
collected in the condensed water
container, make sure the drain hose is
securely attached if you hang it in a
sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping
and the water causing damage.
Condensed water is not drinking
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water.
It can cause health problems in both
people and animals.
Always keep the area around the
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tumble dryer free of dust and fluff. Dust
drawn into the tumble dryer can cause
blockages in the condenser unit over
time.
Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
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door, as this can cause the tumble
dryer to tip up.
Always close the door after use. This
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way you will avoid the danger of:
children climbing onto or into the
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dryer or hiding things in it.
pets or other small animals climbing
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into it.
The tumble dryer must not be hosed
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down.
Accessories
Only use genuine Miele spare parts
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and accessories with this appliance.
If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
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Control panel
Guide to the machine
a PROGRAMME buttons e-
with indicator lights
For selecting a drying programme.
b Extra option buttons
with indicator lights
Various extra options can be added
to the drying programmes.
c Drying level button
with indicator lights
For selecting the drying level.
d Drying sequence indicator lights
Show which stage the programme is
at.
e Buzzer button
An audible tone sounds at the end of
the programme.
f Check lights
These indicator lights have various
functions. See Problem solving
guide.
g Start/Stop button
For starting the programme selected
and cancelling a programme once it
has started.
The indicator light flashes while a
programme is being selected and
then is on constantly when the
programme has started.
Pressing this button while drying is in
progress will cancel the programme.
h Delay start button
You can delay the start of a
programme (by up to 24 hours).
The indicator light flashes while the
delay start time is being selected,
and is on constantly after it has
started.
i Door button
Pressing this button will open the
door, even if the machine is switched
off at the mains.
j I-On/0-Off button
For switching the dryer on and off.
k Display
The display fulfils several functions.
See next page for details.
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Guide to the machine
Features
Display
The display shows:
the programme duration (time
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remaining);
the delay start time;
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check messages;
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programmable functions.
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Estimated time remaining
When a programme is selected the
estimated duration (time remaining) will
appear in the display. Please be aware
that it is only an estimate!
The following factors all affect the
estimated time remaining: Residual
moisture content after spinning; type of
fabric; size of load; room temperature;
fluctuations in power supply.
The electronics continually assess
conditions in the machine and adjust
the estimated time remaining for a more
accurate reading. Because of this the
time displayed can alter during the
course of a programme.
Buttons and check lights
The relevant indicator light comes on
each time a button is pressed.
PC / Optical interface
The indicator light marked PC can be
used by Miele Service technicians as
an optical interface to update your
machine in future years.
Electronic system lock
Prevents the machine being used
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without your knowledge.
Programmable functions
– For changing the default settings.
Drum lighting
If the dryer is switched on, the drum
lighting will come on when the door is
opened. It will go out after a short while
if the door is left open to save energy.
In the same way, the Woollens hand
care and Smoothing programmes can
finish earlier than expected if a certain
temperature is reached. This can
happen with particularly fine fabrics,
very small loads or if items were partly
dry beforehand.
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Notes on laundry care
Care symbols
Before drying check the drying symbol
on the care label. If there are no
symbols, dry at your own risk!
q .........Dryatnormal temperature
r............Dryatlowtemperature
s ...............Donottumble dry
Tips on drying
Always observe the maximum
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recommended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Never overload
the drum.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry, give a
disappointing drying result and
cause more creasing.
– Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer. Spin them thoroughly
after washing using the appropriate
spin speed.
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For delicates and fabrics
following care label r select Low
temperature.
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Use the Automatic programme for
drying mixed loads of cottons and
minimum iron fabrics.
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Open jackets
evenly.
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Woollens and wool blends
become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. They can, however,
be partially dried using the Woollens
handcare programme.
so that they can dry
with the
tend to
Down-filled garments
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which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.
Pure linen
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dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the care label, as
the surface of the fabric may
otherwise become rough. They can
be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.
Loopknit garments
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underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality. Do not over-dry
these textiles. When purchasing
these garments it is advisable to take
their shrinkage properties into
account.
– For garments made from very fine
weave fibres, such as shirts or
blouses, only use the Shirts or
Minimum iron/Delicates programme
to avoid creasing. If in doubt, reduce
the load.
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Starched laundry
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
–
New dark coloured garments
be washed and dried separately
from light coloured garments to avoid
the danger of colours running and
discolouring other garments or even
plastic components in the machine.
Dark coloured fibres can also settle
on light coloured garments and vice
versa.
should only be machine
have linings
(e.g. T-shirts and
can be dried in the
should
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How to dry correctly
Brief instructions
The headings numbered (A, B, C ...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
dryer.
A Sort the laundry
To ensure an even drying result
separate out the washed laundry and
sort it according to:
. . . the drying level required
. . . the type of fibre or weave
. . . size
. . . the moisture content after spinning.
Make sure that objects e.g.
,
detergent dispensing balls have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt, and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.
– Check seams and stitching to ensure
that padding and linings are intact.
– Fasten duvet covers and pillow
cases to prevent small items from
being trapped inside them.
C Load the tumble dryer
Press the Door button to open the
^
door.
Load the laundry loosely into the
^
drum.
Do not overload the drum. See the
"Programme chart" for
recommended loads for each
programme.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
^ Before closing the door make sure
the fluff filter is correctly positioned.
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Fasten hooks and eyes etc.
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Tie fabric belts and apron strings.
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Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
B Turn on the tumble dryer
^
Switch the dryer on by pressing the
I-On/0-Off button in.
The tumble dryer may be switched on
after loading, saving energy as the light
will not come on.
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Check the laundry is right inside the
drum so that it cannot get trapped or
damaged when the door is shut.
^
Shut the door either with a gentle
swing, or lean against it and push it
shut.
How to dry correctly
D Select a programme
^ You can change to another
programme by pressing the e or button.
– the appropriate programme indicator
light will come on under Programme
selection.
– the Extra options or Drying level
indicator lights will also come on.
Automatic, Cottons, Minimum
iron/Delicates, Shirts and Denim
programmes
^ Press the button underneath Drying
level repeatedly until the indicator
light for the drying level you want
lights up.
– Any of the drying levels can be
selected for the Cottons programme.
A more limited range is available
when using other programmes.
–
The duration of the programme
selected will depend on the residual
moisture of the laundry, fabric type
and the load size. This may mean
that the duration will be different
each time.
Warm/cool air timed drying
programme
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The programme duration is fixed at
20 minutes.
Woollens handcare and Smoothing
programmes
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The programme duration is fixed for
these programmes.
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How to dry correctly
E Select any extra options
Selecting/deselecting
Indicator light on = Extra option is
selected
(see "Extra options" for more details)
^ Each press of the top button selects
the Extra option - indicator light on
(and deselects the previous option)
or no option is selected.
Select the buzzer if wished
A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a
maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the
programme has finished.
The buzzer can be switched on or off
even after a programme has started.
The buzzer will still sound if there is a
fault, even if it has been switched off.
You can alter the pitch of the buzzer:
Select a programme.
^
Press the Buzzer button (the Buzzer
^
indicator light will light up), until the
desired pitch is reached. Then
release the button.
F Select Delay start if wished
^ The start of a programme can be
delayed by up to 24 hours (24^). See
"Delay start " for more details.
On some programmes Low
temperature is a standard part of the
programme and so cannot be
deselected.
^
Pressing the lower button selects or
deselects Anti-crease.
Cool air:
^
First select the 20 min warm air
programme and then press the top
extra option button until the Cool air
indicator light comes on.
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How to dry correctly
E Start the programme
Press the Start/Stop button.
^
The indicator light for the Start/Stop
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button will then change from flashing
to being on constantly.
The programme duration will appear
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in the display.
The Sequence indicator light for the
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drying stage reached will come on.
Memory function (for Programme
selection)
The electronics will store in memory the
drying level and any extra options
selected for the current drying
programme.
The next time you chose that
programme, the indicator lights for
these settings will come on. You can
either accept these or change them by
pressing the appropriate button.
The memory function is deactivated if
the programme is cancelled. If the
buzzer has been selected, this
selection will be saved automatically,
whether or not the memory function has
been activated.
Before the end of a programme
There is a cooling down phase at the
end of the drying sequence (the Cool
air indicator light will come on). The
programme will not finish until the
cooling down phase has been
completed.
There is no cooling down phase at the
end of the Woollens handcare and
Smoothing programmes.
F Remove the laundry when the
programme has finished
The Anti-crease/Finish indicator light
will come on to indicate that the
programme has finished. The indicator
light for the drying stage reached
(depending on the programme
selected) will also come on.
Press the Door button.
^
Open the door.
^
Remove the laundry.
^
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. If items are
left in the dryer, they could be
damaged by overdrying when the
dryer is next used.
^ Switch the dryer off by pressing the
l-On/0-Off button.
^ Clean the fluff filters.
^ Close the door.
^
Empty the condensed water
container (unless the dryer has been
connected for external drainage).
^
The condenser unit should be
checked and cleaned on a regular
basis.
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Extra options
It is not possible to select a
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combination of the Low temperature,
Short, Cool air options at the same
time.
Short
For drying fabrics which can
withstand higher temperatures and
fabrics with the q symbol on the
care label. Do not use on minimum
iron or delicate fabrics.
The programme duration is shorter.
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Cool air
Select this option when you only want
to air garments with cool air.
– You need to press the 20 min warm
air button first, and then select the
Cool air extra option.
– See the programme chart for details
of the extra options which are
suitable for a particular programme.
Low temperature
For drying delicates and fabrics with
the r symbol on the care label at a
lower temperature.
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For all delicate or minimum iron
fabrics with the r symbol on the
care label (e.g. acrylic garments).
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The programme duration is longer.
–
On some programmes Low
temperature is a standard part of the
programme and so cannot be
deselected.
Anti-crease
Helps prevent creasing, if laundry is
not normally removed immediately
after the end of a programme.
– The drum will turn at intervals for an
hour.
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Delay start
To select Delay start
The start of a programme can be
delayed by up to 24 hours (24^).
After selecting a programme:
Press the Delay start button
^
repeatedly until the required delay
period shows in the display.
The Delay start indicator light will
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flash.
Times of:
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up to 10^ are selected in 30 minute
steps
more than 10^ in 1 hour steps
– If you keep the Delay start button
pressed in, the time will continue to
increase up to 24^.
To begin Delay start
^ Press the Start/Stop button.
– The delay start time will begin to
count down and the Delay start
indicator light will come on.
While the delay start time is counting
down, you can still add laundry to the
drum:
To do this, first switch the dryer off
^
and open the door.
Add the laundry.
^
Close the door and switch the dryer
^
back on again.
To cancel Delay start
Press the Start/Stop button.
^
Press the Start/Stop button again to
^
start the programme.
The delay start time counts down
towards the start of the programme as
follows:
–
more than 10^ by the hour
–
less than 10^ in minutes
The drum will turn briefly every hour to
help prevent creasing.
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