Miele T 8633 C Operating instructions

Operating instructions
for condenser tumble dryer
T 8633 C

It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine.

en - AU, NZ

M.-Nr. 07 606 400

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
or machine

Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines 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 or machine. Therefore,
please do not dispose of your old
machine or appliance with your
household waste.

It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance or the machine to prevent
misuse.

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

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.

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Make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.

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Make sure the fluff filters are clean
before using the dryer.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

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Check the condenser unit from time
to time and clean it when necessary.

Contents

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating the tumble dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control panel .....................................................11

Display ..........................................................12

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Care symbols.....................................................15

Tips on drying ....................................................15

How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Brief instructions ..................................................16

Extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Low temperature ..................................................19

Short............................................................19

Anti-crease.......................................................19

Buzzer ..........................................................19

Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Once a programme has started ......................................26

- changing the programme........................................26

- cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme .....26

- cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry ..............26

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................26

Time remaining ...................................................26

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Contents

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Emptying the condensed water container...............................27

Cleaning the fluff filters .............................................28

Cleaning them whilst dry .........................................28

Cleaning them with water .........................................29

Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................29

Cleaning the condenser unit .........................................30

Removing the condenser unit......................................30

Checking the condenser unit ......................................31

Cleaning the condenser unit.......................................31

Replacing the condenser unit......................................32

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Fault messages in the display ........................................33

Other problems ...................................................35

Changing the lamp ................................................38

After Sales service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Future updates (PC) ...............................................39

Optional accessories ...............................................39

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Front view........................................................40

Rear view ........................................................41

Installation site ....................................................41

Transporting the machine to its installation site ........................41

Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run ...................41

Levelling the machine............................................42

Room in which the dryer is located .................................43

Washer-dryer stack..............................................43

Before moving the machine again

(e.g. when moving house) ........................................43

External condensed water outlet ......................................44

Arranging the drain hose .........................................44

External drainage via a sink or gully ................................45

Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve .....................45

Electrical connection ...............................................47

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Contents

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Settings menu J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

To open the Settings menu ..........................................51

To close the Settings menu ..........................................51

Language J ......................................................51

Time (of day) .....................................................52

Drying levels .....................................................52

Extended cool down ...............................................52

Airways indicator ..................................................53

Lock code .......................................................53

Buzzer ..........................................................55

Keypad tone .....................................................55

Contrast .........................................................55

Brightness .......................................................55

Standby display ...................................................55

Memory .........................................................55

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

The dryer is designed exclusively for

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domestic purposes and must only be
used to dry garments which have been
washed in water before and have been

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.

declared suitable for dryer use by the
manufacturer indicated on the garment
care label.
Any other use may be dangerous. The
manufacturer 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.

Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.

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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.

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 areas which may be subject to

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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 avoid the possible danger of

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fire please read these warnings
carefully.

A clogged filter is a fire hazard!

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The lint filter must be cleaned after
every program.

Remove all objects from pockets

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such as lighters and matches.

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
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 that have been soiled with

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substances such as cooking oil,
acetone, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes, wax
removers and other chemicals (e.g.
mops and floor cloths)should be
washed in hot water with extra
amount of detergent before being
dried in the tumble dryer.

Items which have been splashed

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with hair lacquer, hair spray, nail
polish 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.

Oil-affected items can ignite

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spontaneously, especially when
exposed to heat sources such as in a
tumble dryer.
The items become warm, causing an
oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation
creates heat.
If the heat cannot escape, the items
can become hot enough to catch fire.
Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected
items can prevent heat from escaping
and so create a fire hazard.

If it is unavoidable that fabrics that
contain vegetable or cooking oil or
have been contaminated by hair care
products be placed in a tumble dryer
they should first be washed in hot water
with extra detergent - this will reduce,
but not eliminate, the hazard.

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Warning and Safety instructions

To prevent the risk of fire, the

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following textiles or products must not
be dried in this tumble dryer:

Items which have been dry-cleaned

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(for example with a chemical
treatment).

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.

– Fabrics which contain padding or

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

Operating the tumble dryer

a Programme buttons

For selecting a drying programme.

b Extra option buttons

Various extra options can be added
to the drying programmes.

c PC / Optical interface

This is used by service technicians
to run diagnostic checks on your
machine and can also be used to
update programming data in the
future.

d m button

For selecting delay start and calling
up the time of day in the display.

e Display with Menu buttons

See the next page for more
information.

f 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.

g s button

For switching the dryer on and off.
To save energy the dryer will switch
off automatically 15 minutes after
programme end/Anti crease or if no
other function is selected after
switching on.

h Door button

Pressing this button will open the
door even when the machine is
switched off at the mains.

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Operating the tumble dryer

Display

The display is used for the following:

Selecting and displaying settings

Selecting different drying levels (e.g.

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Hand iron, Normal ...)
or the duration of the Warm air and
Cool air programmes

Selecting delay start

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Displaying the drying duration

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(Estimated time remaining)

Note

All the display illustrations and times
given in these instructions are
examples, and can vary.

Selecting programmes via the
display

By pressing the Further programmes
button, you can select one of the
following programmes:

Denim

–

Cool air

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Warm air

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Standard Pillows

–

Large Pillows

–

Silks handcare

–

– Sportswear

– Outerwear

– Proofing

– Cottons hygiene

– Minimum iron hygiene

– Timed drying hygiene

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Operating the tumble dryer

Menu buttons

Various settings are made via the Menu
buttons.

They are used to alter or confirm the
value displayed above the vertical line.

To alter a setting:

Cottons

Duration:

1:52 h

Extra dry

Pressing the right or left hand Menu
button selects the drying level.

Programme duration / 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.

In the same way, the Woollens
handcare, Silks handcare and
Smoothing programmes can finish
earlier than expected if a certain
temperature is reached. This can
happen with particularly fine fabrics,
very small loads or if items were partly
dry beforehand.

To confirm a setting:

Further programmes

Denim

Continue OK

Pressing the left hand Menu button
under Continue calls up further
programmes, and you can then confirm
your selection of the highlighted
programme by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.

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Before using for the first time

When the tumble dryer is switched on
for the first time, the welcome screen
will appear.

The welcome screen will appear in the
display every time you switch the
machine on until you have run a
programme lasting longer than 1 hour.

The display for setting the language will
then appear.

Setting the language

You need to select the language you
require for the display.

You can select a different language
from the one shown.

It is possible to change the language at
any time via the Settings menu.

Language

english

) OK

^

Select the language you require by
pressing the left hand Menu button
under ~.

^

Confirm your selection by pressing
the right hand Menu button under
OK.

The display for setting the time will then
appear.

Setting the time (of day)

12:00

Change OK

Select the hours you want by

^

pressing the left hand Menu button
under Change, and confirm this with
the right hand Menu button under
OK.

^ Then set and confirm the minutes.

The entry menu will appear.

Entry menu

The entry menu showing the current
time of day will appear after the
machine has been switched on, until
you select a programme.

10:00

Select programme

^

You can now load the laundry into the
dryer and select a programme as
described in "How to dry correctly".

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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. Be particularly careful when
using the Hygiene programmes. When
purchasing these garments it is
advisable to take their shrinkage
properties into account.

– For garments made from very fine

weave fibres, such as shirts or
blouses, only use the Shirts or
Delicates programme to avoid
creasing. If in doubt, reduce the load
or use the Smoothing or Silks
handcare programme.

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Starched laundry
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.

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New dark coloured garments
be washed and dried separately
from light coloured garments to avoid
the danger of colours running and
discolouring other garments or even
plastic components in the machine.
Dark coloured fibres can also settle
on light coloured garments and vice
versa.

should only be machine

have linings

(e.g. T-shirts and

can be dried in the

should

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How to dry correctly

Brief instructions

The headings numbered (A, B, C ...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
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.

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detergent dispensing balls have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt, and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.

– Remove all objects from pockets

such as lighters and matches.

– Check seams and stitching to ensure

that padding and linings are intact.

C Load the tumble dryer

Press the door button to open the

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door.

Load the laundry loosely into the

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drum.

Do not overload the drum. See the
"Programme chart" for
recommended loads for each
programme.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.

^ Before closing the door make sure

the fluff filter is correctly positioned in
the door.

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Fasten duvet covers and pillow
cases to prevent small items from
being trapped inside them.

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Fasten zips, 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

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Switch the dryer on by pressing the
s 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

Press the button for the programme

^

you wish to select.

The Cottons Normal Plus program is
recommended for a normal load and is
the program used in energy consumption
tests in accordance with AS/NZS 2442.1
(refer to www.energyrating.gov.au for
consumption data).

The indicator light for the programme
selected will light up and the programme
name will appear in the display.

Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates,
Automatic, Shirts, Denim, Sportswear
and Outerwear programmes

Cottons

Duration:

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

^

Press the left or right hand Menu

1:52 h

Extra dry

button reapeatedly until the drying
level you want appears in the display.

Any of the drying levels can be
selected for the Cottons programme. A
more limited range is available when
using other programmes.
Important: Please note that the
programme duration shown in the

display will vary according to the
programme selected (see "Programme
duration / Estimated time remaining").
You cannot alter the drying level of the
Woollens handcare and Smoothing
programmes.

Further programmes

Further programmes

Denim

Continue OK

Press the left hand Menu button

^

under Continue repeatedly until the
programme you want appears.

^ Confirm your selection of the

programme by pressing the right
hand Menu button under OK.

– You can select the drying level for

the Denim, Sportswear and
Outerwear programmes, as
described in "Select a drying level".

– You cannot alter the drying level of

the Pillows, Silks handcare, Proofing,

Cottons hygiene and Minimum iron
hygiene programmes.

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You can select a programme
duration of...
...15minutes to 2 hours for the

Warm / Cool air timed drying
programmes
...1to2hours for the Timed drying
hygiene programmes

Warm air

Duration: 0:15 h

Decrease Increase

^

Press the Menu buttons under
Increase or Decrease to lengthen or
shorten the duration of the timed
drying programmes.

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