Miele T 270 C, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ctions for condenser tumble dryer T 270 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 G M Nr 05 993 050 ...

Page 2: ...6 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 Cl...

Page 3: ...allation site 36 Building under a continous worktop in a row of kitchen units 36 Replacing the lid 36 Aligning the machine 37 Washer dryer stack 37 Before moving the machine again e g when moving house 37 External condensed water outlet 38 Pulling out the drain hose 38 Connection to a wash basin drain outlet 39 If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet 39 Electrical connectio...

Page 4: ...he machine ensure that the connection data on the data plate fusing voltage and frequency matches the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed 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 b...

Page 5: ... 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 condensed water is ...

Page 6: ...ackets If these were damaged the filling could leak out with the risk of igniting in the dryer 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...

Page 7: ...that the machine presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal 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 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...

Page 8: ...amme selector The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise The light ring around the programme selector comes on during a pro gramme 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 gProgramme sequence indicator lamps show the dr...

Page 9: ...mbient room temperature fluctuations in the electricity supply The electronic unit adapts to each individual load of laundry The time remaining for a programme to run shown in the display is calculated constantly during a programme This means that the time displayed may fluctuate during the programme If the time remaining in the display has flashing bars in front of it this indicates that the prog...

Page 10: ...e fabric lining on these garments may shrink depending on the quality 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 wash care label as the surface of the fabric may otherwise roughen These items can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Woven and loopknit materials e g T shirts knitte...

Page 11: ...lling If laundry is still too damp then finish drying using Timed drying Warm air Use the Normal programme next time Hand iron Cotton or linen fabrics e g table linen bedlinen starched laundry etc Hand iron rr 2 If laundry is still too damp for hand ironing then select Hand iron r in the future Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics including starched laundry for machine ironing The laundry should b...

Page 12: ...and iron Minimum iron shirts table cloths etc made of blended fabrics e g cottons and synthetics which are still to be hand ironed 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 TIMED DRYING maximum load 5 kg 1 Warm air Individ...

Page 13: ... Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine Fabrics are not completely dried in this programme Remove garments immediately at the end of the programme and place on a line or hangers to dry 1 Weight of dry laundry Selecting additional options Programme Additional option button s COTTONS MINIMUM IRON TIMED DRYING Warm air Cool air Woollens hand care Smoothing Anti creas...

Page 14: ...and damage the machine and the laundry B Load the drum and switch on the dryer Press the door button and open the door Load the laundry loosely into the drum 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 correc...

Page 15: ...ill automatically run up to 2 hours and then go back to i5 minutes again 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 combinat...

Page 16: ...ill light up until the desired volume pitch is achieved Then release the button E Delay start Once a programme has been selected the start can be delayed by 30 minutes 30 up to 24 hours 24 Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the required time appears in the display up to 10 in 30 minute stages over 10 in 1 hour stages The time will run up to 24 by keeping the button pressed in Press the ...

Page 17: ...open the drum door Remove the laundry Make sure that the drum is empty If items are left in the dryer they could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is next used After every cycle remove the fluff from the fluff filter in the door and in the door opening see Cleaning and Care Empty the condensed water container where there is no external drainage of the water The condenser unit should be check...

Page 18: ...G warm or cool air Press the Timed drying button repeatedly until the required drying time shows in the display Points D and E are optional D Select any additional options as required Press the relevant button for the additional option s required E Select Delay start Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the required delay period shows in the display F Start the programme Press the Start b...

Page 19: ...continue as long as the cooling down phase has not been reached To cancel a programme and select a different programme Turn the programme selector to Finish The programme has been successfully cancelled when only the Anti crease Finish indicator lamp is on Turn the programme selector to the required programme Switch additional options on or off as required Press the Start button Adding or removing...

Page 20: ...ssed in while carrying out steps D to F DSlowly turn the programme selector clockwise stage by stage until it reaches the COTTONS Normal position ESlowly turn the programme selector anti clockwise stage by stage until it reaches the Finish position FSlowly turn the programme selector anti clockwise stage by stage until it reaches the MINIMUM IRON Hand iron position The Locked indicator lamp will f...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...gers 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 Tip You can also use a vacuum cleaner Once clean push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way Use your fingers to ...

Page 23: ...Place the filters back in the door opening the left and right filters are identical with the finger holders facing upwards See illustration Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable propri...

Page 24: ...an the condenser unit after approx 100 drying cycles Removing the condenser unit Open the service panel by pressing the two lower corners at the same time see illustration The hooks at the side will prevent the panel from falling off Now the remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards Then place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Pull the cove...

Page 25: ...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 25 ...

Page 26: ...er unit back into position in its housing Turn the lever down to the horizontal position making sure that the hook on the lever clicks into the groove When replacing the cover after cleaning ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove Replace the cover making sure the hooks locate correctly Hold it at an angle and push it gently downwards Then turn the lever upwards into the horizon...

Page 27: ...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 elec...

Page 28: ...re The laundry is not sufficiently dry The load consisted of different fabrics Finish drying using Timed drying Warm air Select a more suitable drying programme next time see Programme chart There are water droplets at the upper edge of the drum aperture A double filter system with dual insulation prevents fluff from being deposited in the condenser unit This insulation can lead to a build up of c...

Page 29: ...f filters must be completely dry The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at highest spin speed for the type of fabric The tumble dryer has been overloaded Do not exceed the maximum load for the programme selected Metallic components e g zips have prevented the dryer from registering the correct moisture level in the laundry Close zips and fasten an...

Page 30: ...g goes out after a while if the door is left open The lamp needs changing Change the lamp as described at the end of this section The ring around the programme selector does not light up The lighting switched off automatically It lights up when drying is in progress and goes out shortly after the end of the programme to save energy Check and fault indicator lamps Problem Possible cause Remedy The ...

Page 31: ... Possible causes and remedies are described above in The Clean out airways lamp comes on There is no obvious cause Switch off the dryer Then switch the dryer back on and start the programme again If the programme stops again and the Clean out airways lamp flashes there is a fault Contact the Miele Service Department The Empty out container indicator lamp comes on The condensed water container is f...

Page 32: ... continues to dry This might be because items of laundry may have rolled up together the types of fabrics being dried may take different times to dry the fluff filters are clogged the temperature in the room may have changed The drying process is not yet complete The programme needs more time than the electronic unit calculated at the start of the programme The time count down is suspended until t...

Page 33: ...o make the cover open downwards The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department The lamp must not exceed the maximum wattage quoted on the data plate and on the lamp cover Replace the lamp To close the flap push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click into position The cover must be fixed securely as oth...

Page 34: ...uated on the right hand side below the drum aperture Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service Future updates PC The indicator or check lamp marked PC on the fascia panel is the interface used by the Miele service technicians during service work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Optional accessories Optional accessories f...

Page 35: ...lectrical connection 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 35 ...

Page 36: ...If it is not possible to install the dryer anywhere else then the refrigerator freezer must be sealed off from the dryer A building under kit is required The machine lid is replaced by a coverplate which must be fitted by a suitably qualified person to ensure electrical safety When installing under a 900 910 mm high worktop a spacer kit is required The electrical socket must be located in an acces...

Page 37: ...y 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 the...

Page 38: ...le as an optional accessory through your dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept Pulling out the drain hose From the back of the dryer at the top Unclip the drain hose 1 Then pull it off holder 2 From the back of the dryer at the bottom Unclip the drain hose from holder 3 Then pull the drain hose completely out of the dryer towards the left 4 See illustration Important do not let the drain hose ...

Page 39: ... removed Attach the end of the hose to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet Do not push the drain hose back into the dryer Doing this could cause it to become kinked and damaged in the dryer Loop the drain hose up Use a suitable cable tie to secure the looped hose to the back of the dryer or simply la...

Page 40: ...Blue neutral Brown live Electrical connection U K Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this machine is fitted with a non rewireable plug and the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied or if the existing plug needs to be replaced by a new one the old plug will need to be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and disposed o...

Page 41: ...rminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol z or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MU...

Page 42: ...00 1 60 1 50 1 20 46 43 36 MINIMUM IRON Normal 1 2 5 1000 50 residual moisture 1 25 40 Hand iron 2 5 1000 1 10 36 Special care Woollens hand care 2 0 0 20 4 Smoothing 2 5 0 30 9 1 EN 61121 test programme EN 61121 Standard testing Before testing in accordance with EN 61121 dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70 residual moisture as per the above standard using the Normal Cottons programme withou...

Page 43: ...kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx 3 5 litres Length of connection cable 1 60 m Maximum delivery head 1 m Maximum drain hose length 3 m Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Lamp wattage see data plate Energy consumption see Consumption data Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppressed VDE Technical data 43 ...

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Page 46: ... at Finish APress the additional option buttons Short and Low temperature at the same time hold pressed in and B switch on the dryer with the I On 0 Off button CLet go of all these buttons P will appear in the display The Drying and Cool air indicator lights will flash DTurn the programme selector to COTTONS Extra dry EThe number of the programmable function will flash alternately with the P on th...

Page 47: ...n buttons Short and Low temperature at the same time hold pressed in and B switch on the dryer with the I On 0 Off button CLet go of all these buttons P will appear in the display The Drying and Cool air indicator lights will flash DTurn the programme selector to COTTONS Normal EThe number of the programmable function will flash alternately with the P on the left of the display P P 3 P 3 The numbe...

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