Miele T 234 C, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...structions for condenser tumble dryer T 234 C To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time G M Nr 06 465 690 ...

Page 2: ...g centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal 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 it to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long dry...

Page 3: ...nging the programme sequence 13 Programme chart 14 Cleaning and care 16 Emptying the condensed water container 16 Cleaning the fluff filters 17 Cleaning them whilst dry 17 Cleaning them with water 18 Cleaning the tumble dryer 18 Cleaning the condenser unit 19 Removing the condenser unit 19 Checking the condenser unit 20 Cleaning the condenser unit 20 Replacing the condenser unit 21 Problem solving...

Page 4: ... water outlet 32 Setting up the drain hose 32 Connection to a sink drain outlet 33 If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet 33 Electrical connection 34 Electrical connection U K 34 Consumption data 35 Technical data 36 Programmable functions 38 Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes 38 Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programme...

Page 5: ...rom improper use or operation Technical safety Before setting up the machine check it for any externally visible damage Do not install or use a damaged machine Before connecting the machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate match the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when continuity ...

Page 6: ...by genuine Miele original spare parts Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the mac...

Page 7: ...rring 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 there is a risk of frost occurring At temperatures around freezing point the machine 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 temp...

Page 8: ...the machine to tip up Always close the door after use This way you will avoid the danger of children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it pets or other small animals climbing into it Safety with children This machine is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury keep children away from the machine at all times and supervise them whilst you are using it Do not allow children to play on...

Page 9: ...e on or off to interrupt a programme The Anti crease Finish lamp will light up as confirmation that the machine has been switched on eDoor Button To open the door to cancel a programme Pressing this button will open the door even when the machine is switched off at the mains If the machine is switched on at the mains and the door is opened the drum lighting will come on It will go out a few minute...

Page 10: ...y to shrink depending on the quality of the item They can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Pure linen should only be machine 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 e g T shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on the...

Page 11: ...ten hooks and eyes etc Tie fabric belts and apron strings 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 C Load the tumble dryer Press the Door button to open the door Load the laundry loosely into the drum Do not overload the dru...

Page 12: ...cator lamps on the right hand side of the control panel Before the end of a programme The cooling down phase takes place before the end of a programme so that the garments are not too hot to handle the Cool air indicator lamp will come on The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase is complete At the end of a programme The Anti crease Finish indicator lamp comes on The drum will con...

Page 13: ...ase has not been reached it is possible to change a programme after it has started by turning the programme selector to a different programme position To interrupt a programme Switch the machine off with the I On 0 Off button To continue drying Switch the dryer on with the I On 0 Off button The programme will continue only with the Cottons Minimum iron and Auto matic programmes Other programmes Pr...

Page 14: ... ironing Minimum iron Max load 3 kg Normal Low temperature Hand iron Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton synthetic or blended fabrics e g shirts blouses skirts and table cloths Notes Select Low temperature for fabrics with the r symbol e g acrylic garments Laundry is dried at a lower temperature Select Hand iron for delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing even more reduce the load to 1 5...

Page 15: ...sh and fluff up woollen garments quickly Woollen fabrics are not dried completely by this programme Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature Smoothing Max load 3 kg Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres cottons or synthetics e g trousers jackets shirts Notes Smooths out creasing caused during the sp...

Page 16: ...ut slightly towards the right hand side Hold the container with both hands and carry it in a horizontal position Open the shutter and empty out the water To replace the container hold it at a slight angle as when removing it and push it in gently until you feel it click into position Before starting a new programme first switch the machine off and then on again The Empty out container indicator la...

Page 17: ... fingers to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door holder A cleaning brush is available as an optional extra from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department or use a vacuum cleaner Once clean push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way Also clean the door seal 2 wit...

Page 18: ...lters back in the door opening the left and right filters are identical with the finger holders facing upwards See illustration Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable proprietary stainl...

Page 19: ...he dryer is used frequently then clean the condenser unit after approx 100 drying cycles Removing the condenser unit Open the service panel The hooks at the side will prevent the panel from falling off Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards Then place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Pull the cover forwards Then remove it by pulling...

Page 20: ...the illustration above indicate where to look If you cannot see any fluff Replace the condenser unit see following page If you can see some fluff Clean the condenser unit as described below Cleaning the condenser unit When rinsing the condenser unit make sure you position it as shown in the next two illustrations Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit out as shown Cleaning and care 20 ...

Page 21: ...t back into position in its housing Turn the lever down to the horizontal position making sure that the hook on the lever clicks into the groove When replacing the inner cover after cleaning ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove Replace the inner cover making sure the hooks locate correctly Hold it at an angle and push it gently downwards Then turn the lever upwards into the h...

Page 22: ...ble for unauthorised work General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The tumble dryer fails to start when switched on No obvious cause Have you followed the switch on procedure correctly see How to dry correctly Is the plug correctly inserted in the socket and switched on Is the door closed properly Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static ...

Page 23: ...collected by the fluff filters and can be easily removed see Cleaning and care The laundry is not sufficiently dry The load consisted of different fabrics Finish drying using Warm air timed drying Select a more suitable drying programme next time see Programme chart The interior drum lighting does not come on The lighting switches off automatically to save energy Switch the dryer off and then on a...

Page 24: ... filters are clogged up with fluff or were still wet when they were replaced Remove any fluff The fluff filters must be completely dry Detergent residues hair and fine fibres can block up the condenser unit Check the condenser unit from time to time and clean it if necessary see Cleaning and care The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appro...

Page 25: ...er unit housing Check and fault indicator lamps Problem Possible cause Remedy The Empty out container indicator lamp comes on The condensed water container is full or there is kink in the drain hose Empty out the condensed water container Check the drain hose Before starting a new programme first switch the dryer off and then on again The programme has been interrupted the indicator lamp for Hand ...

Page 26: ...ot a fault The electronic unit has recognised that there is no laundry in the drum and cancelled the programme Drying individual garments or items which are already dry can also cause the programme to be stopped Use the Timed drying Warm air programme to dry individual items Before changing a programme Open and close the drum door Problem solving guide 26 ...

Page 27: ...st in the direction of the arrow to open the cover The cover will open downwards The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover Replace the lamp To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click in...

Page 28: ...quote the model and serial number of your machine both of which are shown on the data plate situated on the right hand side below the drum aperture Appliance guarantee Please see the guarantee card supplied with your machine Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer is available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department Please note that telephone calls may be m...

Page 29: ...ection cable bCondensed water container cControl panel dDoor eService panel for condenser unit fFour height adjustable screw feet gExternal drainage options e g via wash basin wash basin drain outlet or gully Installation 29 ...

Page 30: ...sh your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid a building under kit is not necessary Otherwise the building under kit is essential The building under kit must be fitted by a suitably qualified person The machine lid is replaced by a coverplate It is essential that the coverplate is fitted to ensure electrical safety The building under kit is supplied with it...

Page 31: ...gy consumption could be increased Washer dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer dryer stack To do this the appropriate stacking kit WTV to match your washing machine is required Available as an optional accessory from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department Stacking kits must be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter Before moving th...

Page 32: ... as an optional accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept Setting up the drain hose From the back of the dryer at the top Unclip the drain hose from clip 1 Then pull it off holder 2 From the back of the dryer at the bottom Unclip the drain hose from clip 3 Then pull the drain hose completely out of the dryer towards the left 4 See illustration Important Do not let the drain ...

Page 33: ...emoved Attach the end of the hose to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet Do not push the drain hose back into the dryer Doing this could cause it to become kinked and damaged in the dryer Loop the drain hose up Use a suitable cable tie to secure the looped hose to the back of the dryer or simply lay ...

Page 34: ...dual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Do not connect via an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable repl...

Page 35: ...1 30 47 Automatic 3 0 900 1 95 109 Woollens handcare 2 0 900 0 15 4 Smoothing 3 0 0 30 9 Weight of dry laundry EN 61121 test programme All data established in accordance with EN 61121 Before testing in accordance with EN 61121 dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70 residual moisture as per the above standard using the Cottons Normal programme Consumption data can vary from the nominal values gi...

Page 36: ...weight Capacity of condensed water container approx 3 5 l Hose length 2 m Maximum delivery head 1 50 m Maximum drain hose length 4 m Length of connection cable 2 m Voltage see data plate Connected load see data plate Fuse rating UK see plug Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data section Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 36 ...

Page 37: ...ogrammable functions for changing default settings The programmable functions are used to alter the machine s electronics to suit changing requirements Programmable functions can be altered at any time 37 ...

Page 38: ...il the Start indicator lamp comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons Normal position FPressing the Start button switches between activating and deactivating the drier setting If the Drying indicator lamp is flashing the drier setting is activated If the Drying indicator lamp is not flashing the drier setting is not activated and the residual moisture...

Page 39: ...til the Start indicator lamp comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons Low temperature position FPressing the Start button switches between activating and deactivating the drier setting If the Drying indicator lamp is flashing the drier setting is activated If the Drying indicator lamp is not flashing the drier setting is not activated and the residua...

Page 40: ...0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator lamp comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons Hand iron position FPressing the Start button switches between activating and deactivating the buzzer If the Drying indicator lamp is not flashing the buzzer is deactivated If the Drying indicator lamp is flashing the buzzer is activated GSwitch the machine off...

Page 41: ...On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator lamp comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Cottons Machine iron position FPressing the Start button alters the cooling down time If the Drying indicator lamp flashes once The cooling down time will be five miinutes longer If the Drying indicator lamp flashes twice The cooling down time will be ten minutes lo...

Page 42: ... pressed in whilst carrying out steps B C BSwitch the dryer on with the I On 0 Off button CWait until the Start indicator lamp comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to Minimum iron Normal FPressing the Start button alters the drying level If the Drying indicator lamp is flashing the standard drying level is Normal If the Drying indicator lamp is not flashing the...

Page 43: ...ator lamp comes on D and then release the Start button ETurn the programme selector to the Automatic position F Pressing the Start button alters the drying level If the Drying indicator lamp flashes twice the standard drying level is Normal If the Drying indicator lamp is not flashing the standard drying level is Hand iron If the Drying indicator lamp flashes once the drying level has not been cha...

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