Miele Washer t 250 c User Manual

Operating instructions  
for condenser tumble dryer  
T 250 C  
G
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.  
M.-Nr. 05 993 030  
 
Contents  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Before connecting the 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.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the machine please read  
these instructions carefully before  
using it for the first time. They  
contain important information on its  
safety, use and maintainence.  
Keep these operating instructions in  
a safe place and ensure that new  
users are familiar with the content.  
Pass them on to any future owner of  
the machine.  
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 basic safety requirement is  
regularly tested, and where there is any  
doubt the household wiring system  
should be inspected by a qualified  
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be  
held liable for the consequences of an  
inadequate earthing system (e.g.  
electric shock).  
Correct use  
The tumble dryer is only intended  
for drying fabrics which have been  
washed in a water solution, marked on  
the manufacturer's wash 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.  
Do not connect the machine to the  
mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead. Extension leads do not  
guarantee the required safety of the  
machine (e.g. danger or overheating).  
Any other applications may be  
dangerous. The manufacturer is not  
liable for damage resulting from  
improper use or operation.  
The machine is built in accordance  
with current safety requirements.  
Unauthorised repairs could result in  
unforeseen dangers for the user, for  
which the manufacturer cannot accept  
liability. Repairs should only be  
undertaken by a Miele approved  
technician.  
This machine is not a toy! To avoid  
the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play on or near it, or to  
play with the controls. Supervise its  
use by the elderly or infirm.  
Ensure current is not supplied to the  
machine while maintenance or repair  
work is being carried out.  
Technical safety  
Faulty components must only be  
exchanged for Miele original spare  
parts. Only when these parts are fitted  
can the safety standards of the  
machine be guaranteed.  
Before setting up the machine  
check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install or use a  
damaged machine.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
If the connection cable is faulty it  
condensed water is allowed to freeze in  
the pump, hoses and / or condensed  
water container.  
must only be replaced by a Miele  
approved service technician to protect  
the user from danger.  
If the water is drained externally  
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.  
In the event of a fault or for  
cleaning purposes, the machine is  
only completely isolated from the  
electiricty supply when:  
– it is switched off at the wall socket  
and the plug is withdrawn, or  
Condensed water is not drinking  
water. It can cause health  
problems in both people and animals.  
– it is switched off at the mains, or  
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.  
Always keep the area around the  
machine free of dust and fluff. Dust  
drawn into the machine can, over time,  
cause blockages in the condenser unit.  
Operation  
This equipment is not designed for  
maritime use or for use in mobile  
installations such as caravans, aircraft  
etc. However it may be suitable for  
such usage subject to a risk  
assessment of the installation being  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
The dryer must not be used without  
the fluff filters in place or if the fluff  
filters are damaged in any way.  
The fluff filters must be thoroughly  
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  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Always close the door after use.  
This way you will avoid the danger  
Using accessories  
Accessory parts may only be fitted  
when expressly approved by Miele.  
If other parts are used, guarantee,  
performance and product liability  
claims may be invalidated.  
of:  
– children climbing onto or into the  
dryer or hiding things in it.  
– pets or other small animals climbing  
into it.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
Do not let anyone sit or lean on the  
door, as this can cause the  
machine to tip up.  
There is danger of fire with fabrics  
which:  
– contain a large proportion of rubber,  
foam rubber or rubber like materials.  
– have been treated with inflammable  
cleaning agents.  
– have been splashed with hair  
lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish  
remover or similar substances.  
– which contain padding or fillings  
(e.g. pillows, jackets). 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  
be covered by the machine  
guarantee.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Energy saving tips  
^ Make sure that your laundry is  
thoroughly spun before drying.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for disposal  
and can normally be recycled.  
The higher the spin, the greater the  
savings that can be made in energy  
and time during drying.  
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!  
^ Load according to the optimum  
amount of laundry recommended for  
the programme being used (see  
Programme chart).  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure they are  
offered for recycling.  
Underloading is uneconomical.  
Overloading gives a poorer quality of  
drying and may cause unnecessary  
creasing.  
Disposal of your old machine  
^ To save energy and time:  
Old machines contain materials which  
can be reclaimed or recycled. Please  
contact your dealer, your local waste  
collection centre or scrap merchant  
about potential recycling schemes.  
– Make sure the room in which the  
dryer is located is well ventilated.  
– Make sure the fluff filters are clean  
before using the dryer.  
Ensure 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.  
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Description of the appliance  
Control panel  
aSTART button  
dProgamme sequence indicator  
lamps  
Press the START button to start a  
programme.  
The Start indicator lamp will flash as  
soon as a programme can be  
started. It lights up constantly once  
the programme has started.  
show the drying stage reached;  
and Check lamps:  
See "Problem solving guide" for  
information on the check lamps.  
eI-On/0-Off button  
bButtons for activating and  
To switch the appliance on or off or to  
interrupt a programme.  
deactivating additional options  
Indicator lamp lit up = activated  
not lit up = deactivated  
fDoor Button  
to open the door / to cancel a  
programme.  
cProgramme selector  
The programme selector can be  
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.  
Pressing this button will open the  
door even when the appliance is  
switched off at the mains.  
If the appliance is switched on at the  
mains and the door is opened the  
drum lighting will come on. It will go  
out a few minutes later to save  
energy.  
To save energy, the light ring around  
the programme selector goes out a  
few minutes after the dryer has been  
switched on, if no programme is  
selected or if a programme is not  
started. The light ring also goes out a  
few minutes after a programme has  
finished.  
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Description of the appliance  
Future updates (PC)  
The indicator lamp marked PC on the  
fascia panel is the interface used by  
the Miele service technicians for  
updating the machine’s programme  
data.  
Electronic system lock and  
programmable functions  
The following can be programmed into  
your machine using the programme  
selector in combination with the  
buttons.  
Electronic system lock  
Prevents the machine being operated  
by others.  
Programmable functions  
Programmable functions enable the  
machine to be adapted to suit personal  
requirements.  
See the relevant section for detailed  
instructions.  
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Notes on laundry care  
Wash care labels  
Items filled with down.  
The fabric lining on these garments  
may shrink depending on the quality.  
They can be partially dried using the  
Smoothing programme.  
Before drying check the drying  
symbol on the wash care label.  
Significance of symbols:  
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.  
q Dry at normal temperature  
r Dry at low temperature  
sDo not tumble dry  
If no symbol is featured, dry at your  
own risk applying the following  
principles:  
Woven and loopknit materials (e.g.  
T-shirts, knitted garments) have a  
tendency to shrink, depending on their  
quality and this is made worse by  
over-drying. When purchasing these  
garments it is advisable to take their  
shrinkage properties into account.  
Cotton and minimum iron items should  
be dried using the appropriate  
programme for the degree of drying  
required. See programme chart.  
For delicates and fabrics with the  
following wash care label r dry using  
the Low temperature option.  
Minimum iron fabrics and 100% cotton  
shirts or blouses tend to crease more,  
the larger the load being dried,  
particulary when the weave of the  
fabric is very fine. Reduce the load or  
use the MINIMUM IRON - Hand iron  
programme with a max. load of 1 kg. If  
this is unsatisfactory use the Special  
care "Smoothing" setting, then hang the  
garments on a hanger to dry.  
Never overload the drum. Do not  
exceed the maximum recommended  
loads given in the "Programme  
chart". 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.  
Starched laundry can be dried in the  
tumble dryer. In order to achieve the  
usual finish, double the amount of  
starch should be used.  
New dark coloured garments should be  
dried separately from light coloured  
garments to avoid the danger of col-  
ours running.  
Tips on drying  
Woollens and wool blends tend to  
become matted and shrink if dried in a  
tumble dryer. They can, however, be  
partially dried using the Woollens hand  
care programme.  
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Programme chart  
Special notes  
Programmes  
Drying levels  
COTTONS  
Extra dry  
Fabric type  
maximum load: 5 kg (1)  
Multi-layered fabrics, which Do not dry jersey wear in the  
would not be thoroughly  
dried using the "Normal +"  
programme.  
Extra dry programme -  
tendency to shrink.  
Normal +  
Normal (2)  
Single and multi-layered  
fabrics, e.g. mixed load of  
cotton fabrics (e.g.  
-
towelling, jerseywear).  
Load of similar fabrics  
(jersey wear, flannelette  
sheets, towelling).  
If laundry is still too damp,  
then:  
- finish drying using Timed  
drying "Warm air".  
- Use the"Normal +"  
programme next time.  
Hand iron  
Hand iron rr (2)  
Cotton or linen fabrics (e.g.  
table linen, bedlinen,  
-
If laundry is still too damp  
for hand ironing, then select  
"Hand iron " in the future.  
starched laundry etc).  
r
Machine iron  
Cotton or linen fabrics,  
The laundry should be rolled  
including starched laundry, up to prevent it from drying  
for machine ironing. out before it can be ironed.  
(1) Weight of dry laundry  
(2) Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be  
used when testing according to EN 61121 standard  
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Programme chart  
Programme  
Fabric type  
Special notes  
Drying levels  
MINIMUM IRON  
maximum load: 2.5 kg (1)  
Normal +  
Minimum iron items which are Spin minimum iron fabrics for  
made of synthetic or blended  
fabrics (e.g. pullovers,  
dresses, trousers) which are  
not dried adequately in the  
"Normal" programme.  
at least 30 seconds in the  
washing machine before  
drying.  
Normal (2)  
Hand iron  
Minimum iron shirts, table  
cloths etc. made of blended  
fabrics (e.g.  
Spin minimum iron fabrics for  
at least 30 seconds in the  
washing machine before  
drying.  
cotton/synthetics).  
Minimum iron shirts, table  
cloths etc. made of blended  
fabrics (e.g. cottons and  
Spin minimum iron fabrics for  
at least 30 seconds in the  
washing machine before  
synthetics), which are still to drying. For extra special care  
be hand ironed.  
of delicate fabrics and to  
reduce creasing even more,  
reduce the load to 1 kg. See  
also "Special care  
programmes")  
TIMED DRYING  
Warm air  
maximum load: 5 kg (1)  
Individual items  
(e.g. bathing costumes, bath  
towels, tea-towels).  
-
Multi-layered fabric whose  
layers have different drying  
characteristics.  
Cool air  
Items which are to be aired  
only.  
-
(1) Weight of dry laundry  
(2) Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be  
used when testing according to EN 61121 standard.  
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Programme chart  
Special notes  
Programme  
Fabric type  
Special care programmes  
Woollens  
hand care  
maximum load: 2 kg (1)  
Woollen fabrics  
To refresh and fluff up woollen  
garments quickly. Remove garments  
immediately at the end of the  
programme. Do not repeat.  
Woollen fabrics are not dried  
completely by this programme.  
Smoothing  
maximum load: 2.5 kg (1)  
Cottons and linen fabrics. Smooths out creasing caused during  
Minimum iron items made  
of cotton, blended fabrics  
or synthetics, e.g. cotton  
trousers, shirts.  
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  
Anti-crease, Short, Low temperature, Buzzer  
MINIMUM IRON  
TIMED DRYING - Warm air  
- Cool air  
Woollens hand care  
Smoothing  
Anti-crease, Short, Low temperature, Buzzer  
Anti-crease, Low temperature, Buzzer  
Buzzer  
Buzzer  
Buzzer  
For delicates and fabrics with the following wash care label r select the Low  
temperature option.  
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How to dry correctly  
A Prepare the laundry  
Do not overload the drum.  
^ As far as possible, sort laundry for:  
- the type of fibre or weave,  
- the degree of dryness required,  
- similar size of items,  
Overloading can cause unnecessary  
wear and tear to the laundry and  
give a disappointing drying result.  
- the moisture content after  
spinning.  
This will help towards achieving an  
even drying result.  
See the "Programme chart" for  
maximum recommended loads.  
^ Before closing the door check that  
the fluff filter is correctly positioned in  
the door.  
Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent  
small items from being rolled up inside  
them.  
Do up zips, hooks and eyes etc.  
Tie fabric belts, apron strings.  
Sew in or remove underwiring from  
bras.  
Make sure there is no detergent  
dispenser ball etc. in with the  
laundry, as this could melt and  
damage the machine and the  
laundry.  
B Load the drum and switch  
on the dryer  
When closing the door make sure  
items of laundry cannot be trapped  
by the door, as this will cause  
damage to the laundry.  
^ Press the door button and open the  
door.  
^ Shut the door either with a gentle  
swing or lean against it and push it  
shut.  
^ Load the laundry loosely into the  
drum.  
^ Switch the dryer on by pressing the  
"l-On/0-Off" button.  
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How to dry correctly  
C Select a programme  
D Select any additional  
option(s)  
^ Turn the programme selector to the  
required programme.  
^ Press the relevant button(s) for the  
additional option(s) required.  
COTTONS and  
MINIMUM IRON  
It is not possible to activate additional  
options which are incompatible with the  
drying programme selected. If an  
inappropriate combination of options is  
selected (e.g. "Short" and "Low  
temperature") only the last option  
selected will be activated.  
The electronic unit uses the residual  
moisture content to estimate the  
programme duration. This is an  
approximate drying time. See  
"Consumption data" chart for  
programme durations.  
Woollens hand care and Smoothing  
Anti-crease  
See the "Consumption data" chart for  
programme durations.  
Once a programme has ended, the  
drum will turn at regular intervals for  
approx. 60 minutes to prevent the  
laundry from settling into creases or  
folds.  
TIMED DRYING  
The programme duration is shown in  
the control panel display.  
Always select anti-crease if laundry is  
not going to be removed from the drum  
as soon as the programme has  
finished. Anti-crease can be activated  
or deactivated after a programme has  
started.  
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How to dry correctly  
Short  
The drying stage reached is shown by  
the sequence indicator lamps on the  
right hand side of the control panel.  
For drying fabrics which can  
withstand high temperatures, e.g.  
pure linens and cottons. Do not use  
on minimum iron or delicate fabrics.  
At the end of the drying phase, a  
cooling down phase commences to  
cool the laundry down (the Cool air  
indicator lamp lights up).  
– Because the heater rating is  
increased clothes dry faster thus  
shortening drying times.  
The drying level required has now been  
reached.  
Low temperature  
F At the end of a programme  
For drying delicate fabrics with the  
symbol r (e.g. acrylic garments) at a  
lower temperature.  
When the drying programme has  
finished the Anti-crease / finish  
sequence indicator lamp will come on  
and the buzzer will sound.  
– Because the heater rating is reduced  
clothes dry more slowly thus  
lengthening drying times.  
^ Press the Door button and open the  
drum door.  
^ Remove the laundry.  
Buzzer  
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.  
An audible tone sounds repeatedly at  
the end of a programme.  
The buzzer can be switched on or off  
after a programme has started.  
^ After every cycle remove the fluff  
from the fluff filter in the door and in  
the door opening (see "Cleaning and  
Care").  
The volume (and pitch) of the buzzer  
can be adjusted before a programme is  
started:  
^ Empty the condensed water  
container (where there is no external  
drainage of the water).  
^ Select the programme.  
^ Press the Buzzer button (the Buzzer  
indicator lamp will light up), until the  
desired volume / pitch is achieved.  
Then release the button.  
^ The condenser unit should be  
cleaned on a regular basis (see  
"Cleaning and Care").  
E Start the programme.  
^ Press the START button.  
The drying cycle begins.  
^ After each use, switch the dryer off  
by pressing the l-On / 0-Off button.  
^ Always close the door after use.  
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How to dry correctly  
Additional notes  
C Select a programme  
^ Turn the programme selector to the  
required programme.  
. . . Clean out airways indicator lamp  
This indicator lamp comes on to warn  
you that the dryer is not working  
efficiently.  
Additional option(s) can be selected  
(point D) if required.  
D Select additional option(s)  
This may be because:  
^ Press the relevant button(s) for the  
additional function(s) required.  
– the fluff filters are clogged;  
– the condenser unit is clogged.  
E Start the programme  
^ Press the START button.  
F At the end of the programme  
Brief instructions  
Recommendation:  
– the indicator lamp Anti-crease /  
Finish lights up and the buzzer  
sounds.  
To help you become familiar with  
operating the dryer, please make sure  
that you also read the detailed  
instructions at the beginning of this  
section.  
^ Open the door and remove the  
laundry.  
A Sort the laundry  
^ Switch the dryer off by pressing the  
l-On/0-Off button and close the door.  
B Load the dryer and switch it on  
^ Press the Door button and open the  
door.  
^ Load the drum and close the door.  
^ Switch the dryer on with the  
l-On/0-Off button.  
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How to dry correctly  
Changing a programme  
Adding or removing items  
If the programme selector is turned to a ^ Press the Door button and open the  
different programme after a programme  
has begun, this will not affect the  
programme. The Anti-crease / Finish  
indicator lamp will flash. The indicator  
lamp will go out when the selector is  
returned to its original position.  
door.  
,Do not touch the back of the  
drum when adding or removing  
items. The drum could be very hot -  
danger of burning.  
After a programme has started, not all  
additional options can be switched on  
or off (see section "How to dry  
correctly").  
^ Items can now be added or removed  
early.  
To continue drying:  
^ Close the door.  
Interrupting a programme  
^ Press the START button.  
– The programme will continue.  
^ Switch the machine off with the I-On /  
0-Off button.  
To continue drying:  
^ Switch the machine back on with the  
I-On / 0-Off button.  
The programme will 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.  
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Electronic system lock  
The system lock prevents anyone  
from interfering with the dryer.  
If the system lock has been activated it  
is not possible to start a programme.  
The following steps (A,B,C...) must  
be carried out in the correct order.  
To activate the system lock  
AEnsure that the door is closed and  
that the programme selector is  
turned to Finish.  
BSwitch the machine on.  
CPress the Short button and keep it  
pressed in whilst carrying out steps  
D to F.  
DSlowly turn the programme selector  
clockwise step by step until it  
reaches the COTTONS Normal  
position.  
ESlowly turn the programme selector  
anti-clockwise step by step to Finish.  
FSlowly turn the programme selector  
anti-clockwise step by step to the  
MINIMUM IRON Hand iron position.  
The Locked indicator lamp will flash.  
GThen release the Short button.  
The system lock is now activated.  
HSwitch the machine off with the I-On /  
0-Off button.  
To deactivate the system lock  
^ Repeat steps A-G.  
The Locked indicator lamp will go out  
after step F.  
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Cleaning and care  
Emptying the condensed  
water container  
The condensed water will be collected  
in the condensed water container  
unless the machine has been fitted with  
a drain hose (see installation).  
The condensed water container  
should be emptied after every  
drying cycle or as soon as the  
Empty out container indicator lamp  
comes on.  
The drying programme will be  
^ Open the shutter and empty out the  
water.  
interrupted if the maximum level of the  
condensed water container is reached.  
The Empty out container indicator lamp  
comes on and the buzzer sounds.  
^ 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 lamp will go out.  
Condensed water should not be  
consumed. It could lead to health  
problems for people and animals.  
Condensed water can be put to  
household use (e.g. used in a steam  
iron or humidifier). To ensure that any  
residual particles of fluff in the  
condensed water are removed before  
use, pass it through a fine sieve or  
paper filter first.  
^ Grip the container firmly with both  
hands, as shown, and pull it out  
slightly towards the right-hand side.  
^ Hold the container with both hands  
and carry it in a horizontal position.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the fluff filters  
^ 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.  
The fluff which is created by the drying  
process is collected by the fluff filters in  
the door and the door opening. Clean  
the filters after each drying programme.  
Tip: You can also use a vacuum  
cleaner.  
Cleaning them whilst dry  
^ Once clean, push the filter back into  
the door holder until it clicks into  
position. Ensure it is facing the  
correct way.  
^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter  
out of the door as illustrated.  
^ Use your fingers to remove the fluff  
from the two fluff filters in the door  
opening.  
^ Close the door.  
^ Use your fingers to remove the fluff  
from the surface of the filter.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning them with water  
^ Place the filters back in the door  
opening (the left and right filters are  
identical) with the finger holders  
facing upwards. See illustration.  
If there is a great deal of compacted  
fluff on any of the filters, they can be  
removed and cleaned under hot  
running water.  
Cleaning the tumble dryer  
^ To remove the fluff filter from the door  
holder see previous page.  
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 stainless steel cleaner  
following the manufacturer's  
instructions.  
Do not use solvents, abrasive  
cleaners, glass cleaners or  
all-purpose cleaners. These could  
damage plastic sufaces and other  
parts. The machine must never be  
hosed down.  
^ Grip the holder and push the filter in  
the door opening upwards in the  
direction of the arrow to remove it. Do  
the same on the opposite filter.  
^ Dry all parts with a soft cloth.  
^ Rinse the filters under hot, running  
water.  
^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from  
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department  
which is suitable for cleaning  
surfaces such as stainless steel,  
glass, plastic and chrome without the  
use of chemicals. It can be washed  
300 times.  
^ Then shake the filters until no more  
water droplets are visible.  
^ Dry the filters thoroughly with care.  
,Do not replace them if they are  
damp or wet. Damp or wet filters  
could cause operational faults.  
^ Push the large filter back into the  
door holder until it clicks into position.  
Ensure it is facing the correct way.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the condenser unit  
Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff  
from the dryer can get through the fluff  
filters and block the condenser unit.  
Dust from the room in which the dryer is  
installed can also get into the  
condenser unit and cause a blockage.  
Check the condenser unit at least  
twice a year. If the dryer is used  
frequently then clean the condenser  
unit after approx. 100 drying cycles.  
^ Turn the lever on the inner cover  
downwards to the vertical position.  
Removing the condenser unit  
^ Pull the cover forwards  
^ Then remove it by pulling it  
diagonally upwards.  
^ 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.  
^ Turn the lever on the condenser unit  
to the vertical position.  
^ Now the remove the panel by pulling  
it diagonally upwards.  
^ Then place it to one side.  
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