Miele T8012C, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Condenser Dryer T 8012 C T 8013 C To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 06 881 320 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...ng a program 12 Child lock 13 Dryer care 14 Cleaning the lint filter 14 Cleaning the exterior and the control panel 15 Cleaning the drum 15 Emptying the condensed water container 16 Cleaning the condenser 17 Quick Guide 19 Dryer Care 19 Changing the light bulb 19 Frequently asked questions 20 After sales service 22 Installation instructions 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24 Washer Dryer Stack 25...

Page 3: ...id softener is used in the washer Follow the manufacturers instructions To prevent the risk of fire the following textiles must not be dried in this dryer items which have not been washed items such as work wear exposed to grease oils or other deposits such as lotions or cosmetics in your dryer If these items have not been thoroughly cleaned there is a danger that they may contribute to a chemical...

Page 4: ...rounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grou...

Page 5: ... An illuminated indicator will alert you if the child lock has been activated or if a fault occurred g Start Stop button Starts and stops a program Interrupts a program when pressed Flashes during program selection and lights once the program starts h Door button Opens the door when the program has finished If the dryer is on the drum interior will light when the door is opened If the door is left...

Page 6: ...abrics To prevent discoloration do not dry new dark colored fabrics with light colored items Close zippers and tie up fabric belts and apron ties to prevent tangles and damage to clothing Do not dry items that may melt or ignite in the dryer such as plastics rubber or sneakers Program recommendations Normal Cottons and Permanent Press blends Wrinkle free Permanent Press select the Hand Iron drynes...

Page 7: ...s are in place Close the door with a firm swing do not push it shut For best results use liquid fabric softener when washing laundry Fabric softener sheet may clog the filters and cause the dryer to overheat To prevent fabric damage check that laundry will not be caught in the closed door 2 Select a program Press the e or button until the desired program indicator lights Using the dryer 7 ...

Page 8: ...ng options Turbo Gentle Anti crease More Dry Synthetic permanent press items e g pants and shirts Normal Permanent press and blended fabrics e g cotton synthetic Less Dry Permanent press and blended fabrics requiring an ironed finish Reduce load size for fabrics that wrinkle easily Special Programs Available drying options Anti crease only available in Fluff Sturdy Woolens Delicate items which all...

Page 9: ...S Turbo Fast drying for sturdy fabrics with increased temperature and a reduced program length Gentle For drying delicate fabrics slowly at a lower temperature Anti crease Prevents wrinkles if laundry is not removed immediately after the end of a program The drum periodically rotates for about 1 hour Using the dryer 9 ...

Page 10: ...ormal and Less Dry can be selected 5 Select the buzzer if desired Press the Buzzer button to have a tone beep at the end of the program Indicator light on buzzer selected off buzzer not selected To adjust the buzzer volume turn the dryer on close the door select a program if the indicator is lit press the Buzzer button so the indicator light goes out Press and hold the Buzzer button until its indi...

Page 11: ...rogram and the buzzer will sound if it was selected If a fault occurred a FAULT indicator will light See Frequently asked questions for details Press the Door button Open the door Remove the laundry Check that the drum is empty Clean the lint filter after each use see Dryer care Close the door Press the On Off button to turn off the dryer Empty the condensed water container weekly if not connected...

Page 12: ... Wrinkle free programs Press and release the Start Stop button to start the new program Adding or removing laundry during a program Turn off the dryer using the On Off button Press the Door button Open the door CAUTION Do not touch the rear of the drum while adding or removing items There is a danger of burns due to high temperatures in the drum Add or remove items Close the door Turn the dryer ba...

Page 13: ...osed 2 Press and hold the Anti crease and DRYNESS buttons at the same time hold until step 5 3 Turn on the dryer with the On Off button 4 Press the OPTIONS button 3 times 5 Release the Anti crease and DRYNESS buttons The Child lock indicator will flash and the dryer is now locked 6 Turn off the dryer using the On Off button To deactivate the child lock Repeat steps 1 to 5 The Child lock indicator ...

Page 14: ...e the lint off the filter with your hand do not use any sharp objects Remove the lint from the door frame lint filter with your fingers Any lint remaining in the hollow casing of the door can be removed through the gap at the bottom with a dust brush or vacuum Clean the gasket 2 with a damp cloth Return the lint filter and close the door Dryer care 14 ...

Page 15: ...e the risk of electric shock disconnect the dryer from the power supply by shutting off the power main tripping the circuit breaker or unplugging the power cord before performing maintenance Never use abrasive cleaners scouring pads steel wool or caustic oven cleaners on the dryer They will damage the surface The exterior and the control panel can be cleaned with warm water and liquid dish soap ap...

Page 16: ...ontainer should be emptied weekly Should the container be full when the tumble dryer is started or if it becomes full during normal operation The Container indicator will light The buzzer will sound Pull out the container slightly to the right with both hands Hold the cap open while emptying the container When the container is empty push it back into its opening until it clicks into place Restart ...

Page 17: ...nths and when the Filter Vent indicator lights Clean approximately every 100 uses when the dryer is used often Removing the condenser The access panel to the condenser is located on the lower left corner of the dryer Open the access panel with the supplied yellow tool Remove the panel up and out of the condenser access area Turn the condenser door lock down and remove the door up and out Turn the ...

Page 18: ...iling Rinse the condenser until clean Place the condenser lengthwise on a towel to air dry Returning the Condenser Put the condenser back in place in the reverse order Check that the gasket around the front of the condenser is flush and not crimped To prevent leaks make certain the condenser is pushed in all the way and locked in place Restore power Dryer care 18 ...

Page 19: ...Quick Guide Remove this guide for easy reference Please read all instructions especially the Important Safety Instructions before using the dryer ...

Page 20: ...space in the drum for clothes to tumble freely To prevent fabric damage check that laundry will not be caught in the closed door Close the door with a firm swing do not push it shut 2 Select a program Press the e or button until the desired program indicator lights 3 Select a drying option if needed A drying option can be selected or deselected with each press of the button Quick Guide ...

Page 21: ...cator illuminates 5 Select the buzzer if desired 6 Start the program Press the Start Stop button 7 At the end of a program The Anti crease End indicator will light Press Door and remove the laundry Clean the lint filter Press the On Off button to turn off the dryer Quick Guide ...

Page 22: ... ready to iron Wrinkle free Available drying options Turbo Gentle Anti crease More Dry For items that do not require ironing e g pants and shirts Normal For items to be hung after drying Less Dry For items which require ironing Reduce load size for fabrics that wrinkle easily Special Programs Available drying options Anti crease only available in Fluff Sturdy Woolens Delicate items which allow mac...

Page 23: ...rum opening Slide a screwdriver with a wide head underneath the side edge of the bulb cover and twist see illustration Flip down the bulb cover Replace the light bulb with a temperature proof bulb available from Miele The light bulb must not exceed the maximum wattage listed on the data plate Flip up the light bulb cover and press it firmly until it clicks into place Make sure the bulb cover is se...

Page 24: ...oftener sheets in this dryer What if the drum light does not come on Possible fault Solution The bulb may be bad or burned out See Changing the light bulb What if the Child Lock indicator flashes after turning the dryer on and a program cannot be started Possible fault Solution The child lock is activated Deactivate the child lock See Child Lock What if the program stops the End Anti crease indica...

Page 25: ...undry was not spun sufficiently in the washer Select a higher spin speed in the wash program The dryer is overloaded Reduce the load size Metal zippers interfere with the dryer s moisture sensors Select a timed program to avoid over drying The condenser is clogged with lint or detergent residue Clean the condenser periodically see Dryer care The air vent below the door is blocked Remove any blocka...

Page 26: ...overed by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by the M...

Page 27: ...Installation Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 28: ...to an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with t...

Page 29: ...e stacking kit is required The stacking kit is available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department Installation of the stacking kit must be performed by a Miele authorized technician Height of a stacked installation 5 6 3 8 168 6 cm Stacking kit with a pull out shelf Washer Dryer Stack 25 ...

Page 30: ...and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician...

Page 31: ...water container c Control panel d Door e Access panel to condenser f Four height adjustable feet g Optional drain hose An alternative to using the condensed water container is to drain condensed water into a sink standpipe or gully Installation 27 ...

Page 32: ...where it can be blocked e g behind a door This appliance is not intended to be mounted in a wall or other vertical surface of a building or cabinet The unit is allowed for built in application Transporting the dryer to the installation site The rear excess end of the lid has a handle box for transport Use the front dryer feet and the rear excess end to transport the dryer from the packaging base t...

Page 33: ...accessible at all times Extended machine feet are recommended at a built in height of more than 33 1 16 840 mm Set the extended machine feet on a height of 1 9 16 40 mm Remove the original machine feet and replace them with the extended ones One or two filler frames are recommended at a niche height of 34 1 4 34 13 16 to 36 36 5 8 870 885 915 930 mm optional accessory An existing continuous toe ki...

Page 34: ...n affect the thermostat of the refrigerator causing it to run continuously Room ventilation The room air which is taken in when the dryer is in operation is blown out via the exhaust grill on the bottom front This dry air heats the air in the room It is important particularly if the room is small to ensure adequate ventilation Opening a door or window for example will improve supply of cooler air ...

Page 35: ...mum drain length 13 ft 4 m If the hose is not long enough an extension hose is available as an optional accessory from the Miele Installing the drain hose Do not pull or kink the drain hose it may be damaged The drain hose holds a small amount of remaining water Keep a container at hand Pull the drain hose off the holder Drain remaining water in the container Unwind the hose from the holder and ca...

Page 36: ... e g by tying the hose to the water tap to avoid damage by overflowing water Use the curved guide to prevent the drain hose from becoming kinked see Front view illustration Connection to a standpipe Insert the drain hose into the Y adapter of the sink Installation 32 ...

Page 37: ...llations Installation to a sink standpipe Several installation possibilities where additionally another washer or dishwasher is connected to Example Connection to a sink standpipe Connect the drain hose with a non return valve directly to a sink standpipe Remove the accessories from the top rear of the dryer Connector 1 and the hose clamp 3 behind it Installation 33 ...

Page 38: ...er Please remove the washer Plug the hose end 4 to the connector 1 Using a screwdriver tighten the hose clamp 3 directly behind the sink connecting nut Install the non return valve 5 vertical or slightly angled If installed horizontal it will not operate correctly Connect the non return valve 5 to the dryer drain hose 6 See illustration for the correct direction Fasten the non return valve with th...

Page 39: ...ags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children Disposal of an appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Ensure that a discarded dryer presents no danger to children When being stored for disposal remove the door to the drying compartment Caring for the en...

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