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Operating instructionsfor condenser tumble dryerT 4262 C

To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the machine it isessential to read these instructionsbefore it is installed and used for the first time.

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M.-Nr. 06 465 730

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of babies andyoung children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing thesematerials away, please ensure they areoffered for recycling.

Disposal of your old applianceElectrical and electronic appliancesoften contain materials which, ifhandled or disposed of incorrectly,could be potentially hazardous tohuman health and to the environment.They are, however, essential for thecorrect functioning of your appliance.Please do not therefore dispose of yourappliance with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your localcommunity waste collection / recyclingcentre and ensure that it presents nodanger to children while being storedfor disposal.

It should be unplugged or disconnectedfrom the mains electricity supply by acompetent person. The plug must berendered useless and the cable cut offdirectly behind it to prevent misuse.See the "Warning and Safety" section ofthis booklet for further details.

Energy saving tipsTo avoid unnecessarily long dryingtimes and high consumption of energy:

– Make sure that your laundry isthoroughly spun before drying.

The higher the spin, the greater thesavings that can be made in energyand time during drying.

– Load according to the optimumamount of laundry recommended forthe programme being used (seeProgramme chart).

Underloading is uneconomical.Overloading gives a poorer quality ofdrying and may cause unnecessarycreasing.

– Make sure the room in which thedryer is located is well ventilated.

– Make sure the fluff filters are cleanbefore using the dryer.

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

Caring for the environment

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Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Tips on drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Low temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Changing the programme sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Emptying the condensedwater container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Cleaning the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning them whilst dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Cleaning them with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Checking the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Cleaning the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Replacing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Check and fault indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Changing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Contents

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After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Building under a continous worktop / in a row of kitchen units . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Replacing the lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Levelling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Room in which the dryer is located . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Washer - dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Before moving the machine again (e.g. when moving house) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Setting up the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Connection to a sink drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . 33

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programmes . . . . . . . . . 39Activating and deactivating the buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Extending the cooling down time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Changing the standard drying level in the Minimum iron - Normal programme . . 42Changing the standard drying level in the Automatic programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the machine please readthese instructions carefully beforeusing it for the first time. Theycontain important information on itssafety, installation, use andmaintenance.Keep these instructions in a safeplace and ensure that new users arefamiliar with the content. Pass themon to any future owner of themachine.

Correct useThe tumble dryer is only intendedfor drying fabrics which have been

washed in a water solution, marked onthe manufacturer's care label as beingsuitable for tumble drying."Dry cleaning kits" for freshening upgarments in a tumble dryer areincreasingly available on the market. Ifusing, do so at your own risk, andfollow the instructions provided on thepackaging.Any other applications may bedangerous. The manufacturer is notliable for damage resulting fromimproper use or operation.

Technical safetyBefore setting up the machine,check it for any externally visible

damage.Do not install or use a damagedmachine.

Before connecting the machine,ensure that the connection data on

the data plate (voltage and connectedload) match the mains electricitysupply. If in any doubt, consult aqualified electrician.

The electrical safety of thismachine can only be guaranteed

when continuity is complete between itand an effective earthing system whichcomplies with local and nationalregulations. It is most important that thisbasic safety requirement is present andregularly tested, and where there is anydoubt the household wiring systemshould be inspected by a qualifiedelectrician. The manufacturer cannot beheld liable for the consequences of aninadequate earthing system (e.g.electric shock).

Do not connect the appliance tothe mains electricity supply by an

extension lead. Extension leads do notguarantee the required safety of theappliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

Warning and Safety instructions

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The machine is built in accordancewith current safety requirements.

Unauthorised repairs could result inunforeseen dangers for the user, forwhich the manufacturer cannot acceptliability. Repairs should only beundertaken by a Miele approvedtechnician.Ensure current is not supplied to themachine until after maintenance orrepair work has been carried out.

Faulty components must only bereplaced by genuine Miele original

spare parts. Only when these parts arefitted can the safety standards of themachine be guaranteed.

If the connection cable is faulty itmust only be replaced by a Miele

approved service technician to protectthe user from danger.

In countries where there are areaswhich may be subject to infestation

by cockroaches or other vermin, payparticular attention to keeping themachine and its surroundings in aclean condition at all times. Anydamage which may be caused bycockroaches or other vermin will not becovered by the machine guarantee.


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In the event of a fault or forcleaning purposes, the machine is

only completely isolated from theelectiricty supply when:

– it is switched off at the wall socketand the plug is withdrawn, or

– it is switched off at the mains, or

– the mains fuse is withdrawn.

OperationThis equipment may only be usedin mobile installations such as

ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a riskassessment of the installation has beencarried out by a suitably qualifiedengineer.

The dryer must not be used withoutthe fluff filters in place or if the fluff

filters are damaged in any way.

The fluff filters must be thoroughlydried after cleaning. If they are still

damp or wet when replaced there is arisk of faults occurring when themachine is used.

The dryer must not be used withoutthe condenser unit in place.

Do not install the machine in aroom where there is a risk of frost

occurring. At temperatures aroundfreezing point the machine may not beable to operate properly.There is a risk of damage if thecondensed water is allowed to freeze inthe pump, hoses and / or condensedwater container.The ambient room temperature shouldbe between +2°C and +35°C.

If the water is drained externallythrough the drain hose instead of

being collected in the condensed watercontainer, make sure the drain hose issecurely attached if you hang it in asink or basin to avoid the hose slippingand the water causing damage.

Condensed water is not drinkingwater. It can cause health

problems in both people and animals.

Always keep the area around themachine free of dust and fluff. Dust

drawn into the machine can, over time,cause blockages in the condenser unit.


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To prevent the risk of fire thefollowing textiles must not be

dried in this machine:

– fabrics which contain a largeproportion of rubber, foam rubber orrubber like materials.

– items which contain padding orfillings (e.g. pillows, jackets).

– items which have been treated withinflammable cleaning agents.

– items which have been splashed withhair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnishremover or similar substances.

– items which have been soiled withoils or residues containing grease(kitchen oils, cosmetics etc.).

– items soiled with wax or otherchemicals (e.g. mops and floorcloths).

– items which have not beenthoroughly cleaned and which arestill soiled with grease or oil, e.g.workwear. Such clothing may requirea heavy duty detergent to get themclean. If necessary consult thedetergent manufacturer for advice.

Do not let anyone sit or lean on thedoor, as this can cause the

machine to tip up.

Always close the door after use.This way you will avoid the danger

of:

– children climbing onto or into thedryer or hiding things in it.

– pets or other small animals climbinginto it.

Safety with childrenThis machine is not a toy. To avoidthe risk of injury keep children

away from the machine at all times andsupervise them whilst you are using it.Do not allow children to play on or nearit or to play with its controls. Superviseits use by the elderly or infirm.

Using accessoriesAccessory parts may only be fittedwhen expressly approved by Miele.

If non-Miele parts are used with thismachine, guarantee, performance andproduct liability claims may beinvalidated.

Disposal of your old machineBefore discarding an old machine,switch it off at the wall socket and

unplug it. Render the plug useless andcut off the cable directly behind themachine. This should be done by acompetent person.

The manufacturer cannot be heldliable for damage caused by

non-compliance with these Warningand Safety instructions.


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a Programme selector

The programme selector can beturned clockwise or anti-clockwise.

b Programme sequence and checklamps

c Start button

Press the Start button to start aprogramme.The Start indicator lamp will flash assoon as a programme can bestarted. It lights up constantly oncethe programme has started.

d I-On/0-Off button

To switch the machine on or off / tointerrupt a programme.

The Anti-crease/Finish lamp will lightup as confirmation that the machinehas been switched on.

e Door Button

To open the door / to cancel aprogramme.Pressing this button will open thedoor even when the machine isswitched off at the mains.

If the machine is switched on at themains and the door is opened thedrum lighting will come on. It will goout a few minutes later to saveenergy.

PC indicator light

The indicator light marked PC is usedby Miele Service technicians as anoptical interface.

Control panel

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Care symbolsBefore drying check the drying symbolon the care label. If there are nosymbols, dry at your own risk!

q . . . . . . . . . Dry at normal temperaturer . . . . . . . . . . Dry at a low temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do not tumble dry

– For delicates and fabrics with thefollowing care label r select Lowtemperature.

Tips on drying– Always observe the maximum

recommended loads given in the"Programme chart". Never overloadthe drum.

Overloading can cause unnecessarywear and tear to the laundry, give adisappointing drying result andcause more creasing.

– Do not put soaking wet items into thetumble dryer. Spin them thoroughlyafter washing using the appropriatespin speed.

– Use the Automatic programme fordrying mixed loads of cottons andminimum iron fabrics.

– Open jackets so that they can dryevenly.

– Woollens and wool blends tend tobecome matted and shrink if dried ina tumble dryer. They can, however,be partially dried using the Woollenshand care programme.

– Down-filled garments have liningswhich have a tendency to shrink,depending on the quality of the item.They can be partially dried using theSmoothing programme.

– Pure linen should only be machinedried if specified as suitable by themanufacturer on the care label, asthe surface of the fabric mayotherwise become rough. They canbe partially dried using theSmoothing programme.

– Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts andunderwear) tend to shrink dependingon their quality. Do not over-dry thesetextiles. When purchasing thesegarments it is advisable to take theirshrinkage properties into account.

– Minimum iron fabrics and 100%cotton shirts or blouses tend tocrease more, the greater the load.This is especially true of very fineweaves.Reduce the load or use the Minimumiron - Hand iron programme.

– Starched laundry can be dried in thetumble dryer. To achieve the usualfinish, double the amount of starchshould be used.

– New dark coloured garments shouldbe washed and dried separatelyfrom light coloured garments to avoidthe danger of colours running anddiscolouring other garments or evenplastic components in the machine.Dark coloured fibres can also settleon light coloured garments and viceversa.

Notes on laundry care

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Brief instructionsThe headings numbered (A, B, C ...)show the operating sequence and canbe used as a brief guide to using yourmachine.

A Sort the laundry

To ensure an even drying resultseparate out the washed laundry andsort 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.detergent dispensing balls havebeen removed from the laundry.They could melt, and cause damageto the dryer or the laundry.

– Check seams and stitching to ensurethat padding and linings are intact.

– Fasten duvet covers and pillowcases to prevent small items frombeing trapped inside them.

– Fasten hooks and eyes etc.

– Tie fabric belts and apron strings.

– Sew in or remove underwiring frombras.

B Turn on the tumble dryer

^ Switch the dryer on by pressing theI-On/0-Off button in.

The tumble dryer may be switched onafter loading, saving energy as the lightwill not come on.

C Load the tumble dryer

^ Press the Door button to open thedoor.

^ Load the laundry loosely into thedrum.

Do not overload the drum. See the"Programme chart" forrecommended loads for eachprogramme.Overloading can cause unnecessarywear and tear to the laundry andgive a disappointing drying result.

^ Before closing the door make surethe fluff filter is correctly positioned.

Check the laundry is right inside thedrum so that it cannot get trapped ordamaged when the door is shut.

^ Shut the door either with a gentleswing, or lean against it and push itshut.

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D Select a programme

^ Turn the programme selector to therequired programme.

Low temperature

^ For drying particularly sensitivefabrics (care symbol r) e.g. acrylicsturn the programme selector to theLow temperature position.

Because the heater rating is reducedfor the Low temperature setting clothesdry more slowly thus lengthening dryingtimes.

E Start the programme

^ Press the Start button.

The indicator lamp for the Start buttonwill then change from flashing to beingon constantly.The drying cycle begins.

Depending on the programmeselected, the drying stage reached isshown by the sequence indicator lampson the right hand side of the controlpanel.

Before the end of a programme

The cooling down phase takes placebefore the end of a programme so thatthe garments are not too hot to handle(the Cool air indicator lamp will comeon). The programme is not finished untilthe cooling down phase is complete.The Woollens handcare and Smoothingprogrammes do not include a coolingdown phase.

At the end of a programme

The Anti-crease/Finish indicator lampcomes on.

The drum will continue to rotate atintervals to prevent laundry creasing, ifyou do not wish to remove it immediate-ly. The anti-crease phase lasts for anhour. There is no anti-crease phase onthe Woollens handcare programme.

During the anti-crease phase . . .. . . (depending on the programmeselected) the indicator lamp for thedrying stage reached will also light up.. . . the buzzer will sound at intervals.


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F Remove the laundry

^ Press the Door button.

^ Open the door.

^ Remove the laundry.

Make sure that the drum is empty. Ifitems are left in the dryer, they couldbe damaged by overdrying whenthe dryer is next used.

^ Switch the dryer off by pressing thel-On/0-Off button.

^ Clean the fluff filters.

^ Close the door.

^ Empty the condensed watercontainer (where there is no externaldrainage of the water).

^ The condenser unit should bechecked and cleaned on a regularbasis.

Changing the programmesequence

Changing a programme while it isrunning

As long as the cooling down phase orthe anti-crease phase has not beenreached, it is possible to change aprogramme after it has started byturning the programme selector to adifferent programme position.

To interrupt a programme

^ Switch the machine off with theI-On/0-Off button.

To continue drying:

^ Switch the dryer on with theI-On/0-Off button.

The programme will continue (only withthe Cottons, Minimum iron and Auto-matic programmes).

Other programmes:


To cancel a programme

^ Turn the programme selector toFinish or open the door.

Adding or removing laundry after aprogramme has started

^ Press the Door button.

^ Open the door.

,Do not touch the back of thedrum when adding or removingitems. The drum could be very hot -danger of burning.

^ Add or remove items.

^ Close the door.



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Cottons Max. load: 6 kg*

Normal+, Normal**, Low temperature

Fabrictype

Single and multi-layered cottons fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear,underwear, flannelette bed linen.

Note – Select Low temperature for fabrics with the r symbol. Laundry isdried at a lower temperature.

Hand iron**, Machine iron

Fabrictype

Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. table linen, bedlinen, starched laundry.

Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you areready for ironing.

Minimum iron Max. load: 3 kg*

Normal**, Low temperature, Hand iron

Fabrictype

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. acrylicgarments). Laundry is dried at a lower temperature.

– Select Hand iron for delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing evenmore, reduce the load to 1.5 kg*.

– In the Miniumum iron Hand iron programme, items are dried withvery little creasing, depending on fabric type and amount of load.

* Weight of dry laundry** Note for test institutes:Programme setting for testing in accordance with EN 61121

Programme chart

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Automatic Max. load: 3 kg*

Fabrictype

Mixed load of cotton and minimum iron fabrics.

Timed drying Max. load: 6 kg*

Warm air

Fabrictype

– Multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different dryingcharacteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows.

– For drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, bathing costumes,tea-towels.

Cool air

Fabrictype

Any item which only needs airing.

Woollens handcare Max. load: 2 kg*

Fabrictype

Woollen fabrics

Notes – To refresh and fluff up woollen garments quickly. Woollen fabricsare not dried completely by this programme.

– Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished andleave to finish drying at room temperature.

Smoothing Max. load: 3 kg*

Fabrictype

– 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 spin cycle in the washingmachine.

– Fabrics are not completely dried in this programme. Removegarments as soon as the programme has finished and leave tofinish drying at room temperature.

* Weight of dry laundry

Programme chart

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Emptying the condensedwater containerThe condensed water will be collectedin the condensed water containerunless the machine has been fitted witha drain hose (see installation).

The condensed water containershould be emptied after everydrying cycle or as soon as theEmpty out container indicator lampcomes on.

The drying programme will beinterrupted if the maximum level of thecondensed water container is reached.The Empty out container indicator lampcomes on and the buzzer sounds.

^ Grip the container firmly with bothhands, as shown, and pull it outslightly towards the right-hand side.

^ Hold the container with both handsand carry it in a horizontal position.

^ Open the shutter and empty out thewater.

^ To replace the container hold it at aslight angle (as when removing it)and push it in gently until you feel itclick into position.

^ Before starting a new programme,first switch the machine off and thenon again. The Empty out containerindicator lamp will go out.

Condensed water should not beconsumed. It could lead to healthproblems for people and animals.

Condensed water can be put tohousehold use (e.g. used in a steamiron or humidifier). To ensure that anyresidual particles of fluff in thecondensed water are removed beforeuse, pass it through a fine sieve orpaper filter first.

Cleaning and care

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Cleaning the fluff filtersThe fluff which is created by the dryingprocess is collected by the fluff filters inthe door and the door opening. Cleanthe filters after each drying programme.

Cleaning them whilst dry

^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter(1) out of the door as illustrated.

^ Use your fingers to remove the flufffrom the surface of the filter.

^ Remove any fluff from the hollow partof the door holder. A cleaning brushis available as an optional extra fromyour Miele dealer or the Miele SpareParts Department.

Tip: You can also use a vacuumcleaner.

^ Once clean, push the filter back intothe door holder until it clicks intoposition. Ensure it is facing thecorrect way.

^ Also clean the door seal (2) with adamp cloth.

^ Use your fingers to remove the flufffrom the two fluff filters in the dooropening.

^ Close the door.

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Cleaning them with water

If there is a great deal of compactedfluff on any of the filters, they can beremoved and cleaned under hotrunning water.

^ To remove the fluff filter from the doorholder see previous page.

^ To remove the filters in the dooropening, grip the holder and pushupwards in the direction of the arrowto remove it.

^ Rinse the filters under hot, runningwater.

^ Then shake the filters until no morewater droplets are visible.

^ Dry the filters thoroughly with care.

,Do not replace them if they aredamp or wet. Damp or wet filterscould cause operational faults.

^ Push the large filter back into thedoor holder until it clicks into position.Ensure it is facing the correct way.

^ Place the filters back in the dooropening (the left and right filters areidentical) with the finger holdersfacing upwards. See illustration.

Cleaning the tumble dryer

Disconnect the machine from themains electricity supply.

^ Clean the housing and control panelwith a slightly damp cloth and a milddetergent or soapy water.

^ The drum and other stainless steelparts can be cleaned with a suitableproprietary stainless steel cleanerfollowing the manufacturer'sinstructions.

Do not use solvents, abrasivecleaners, glass cleaners orall-purpose cleaners. These coulddamage plastic sufaces and otherparts. The machine must never behosed down.

^ Dry all parts with a soft cloth.

^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available fromthe Miele UK Spare Parts Departmentwhich is suitable for cleaningsurfaces such as stainless steel,glass, plastic and chrome without theuse of chemicals. It can be washed300 times.

Cleaning and care

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Cleaning the condenser unitDetergent residue, hair and fine flufffrom the dryer can get through the flufffilters and block the condenser unit.

Dust from the room in which the dryer isinstalled can also get into thecondenser unit and cause a blockage.

Check the condenser unit at leasttwice a year. If the dryer is usedfrequently then clean the condenserunit after approx. 100 drying cycles.

Removing the condenser unit

^ Open the service panel by pressingthe two lower corners at the sametime (see illustration).The hooks at the side will prevent thepanel from falling off.

^ Now remove the panel by pulling itdiagonally upwards.

^ Then place it to one side.

^ Turn the lever on the inner coverdownwards to the vertical position.

^ Pull the cover forwards

^ Then remove it by pulling itdiagonally upwards.

^ Turn the lever on the condenser unitto the vertical position.

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^ Pull the condenser unit out of itshousing by the handle.

Checking the condenser unit

^ Hold the condenser unit up to thelight as shown.

^ Check to see if there is any fluffinside it.The arrows in the illustration aboveindicate where to look.

If you cannot see any fluff:

^ Replace the condenser unit (seefollowing page).

If you can see some fluff:

^ Clean the condenser unit asdescribed below.

Cleaning the condenser unit

^ When rinsing the condenser unit,make sure you position it as shownin the next two illustrations.

^ Use a shower head or similar to rinsethe unit out as shown.

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^ Then flush the unit through from thefront.

^ Check the condenser unit again forany visible fluff and if necessary flushit through again until it has all gone.

^ Remove any soiling still visible insidethe housing unit by hand using adamp cloth. Do not try and accessareas you cannot reach by hand!

^ Also make sure the rubber seals areclean.

The rubber seals must not beremoved and must be free of kinks.

Replacing the condenser unit

^ With the handle facing upwards,push the condenser unit back intoposition in its housing.

^ Turn the lever down to the horizontalposition, making sure that the hookon the lever clicks into the groove.

When replacing the cover aftercleaning, ensure that the rubber sealfits correctly into the groove.

^ Replace the cover making sure thehooks locate correctly. Hold it at anangle and push it gently downwards.

^ Then turn the lever upwards into thehorizontal position to lock the cover.

^ Replace the service panel and pressthe upper edge until it clicks intoposition.

,It is important to ensure that boththe condenser unit and the cover arecorrectly positioned and lockedotherwise water may leak from themachine.

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With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of themachine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put rightwithout contacting the Service Department.

,Repair work to electrical equipment should only be carried out by a suitablyqualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Themanufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

General problems

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The tumble dryer fails tostart when switched on.

No obvious cause. – Have you followed theswitch-on procedurecorrectly (see “How todry correctly”)?

– Is the plug correctlyinserted in the socketand switched on?

– Is the door closedproperly?

– Has the fuse or circuitbreaker tripped?

Items made of syntheticfibres are charged withstatic electricity afterdrying.

Synthetic fibres tend toattract static charge.

Static charge can bereduced by adding afabric conditioner to thefinal rinse in the washingmachine or a fabricconditioner sheet to theload in the dryer.

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There is a buildup of fluff.

Fluff is principally the result offriction when garments arebeing worn and washed.Machine drying hardlycauses any fluff to form andhas been established byresearch institutes to have noappreciable effect on thelifetime of the garment.

Fluff is collected by the flufffilters and can be easilyremoved (see "Cleaning andCare").

The laundry isnot sufficientlydry.

The load consisted ofdifferent fabrics.

– Finish drying using "Warmair" (timed drying).

– Select a more suitabledrying programme nexttime (see "Programmechart").

The interiordrum lightingdoes not comeon.

The lighting switches offautomatically (to saveenergy).

Switch the dryer off and thenon again.

The lamp needs changing. Change the lamp asdescribed at the end of thissection.


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The drying processgoes on too long oreven switches off.

Important: Before attempting to remedy one of thefollowing causes, switch the dryer off and switch on againto start the programme again.

Ventilation to and from thedryer may be insufficient(e.g. because it is installedin a small room). This hascaused the temperature inthe room to rise sharply.

Open a door or windowwhile the machine is inoperation for increased airflow.

The vents below the doorare blocked.

– Remove any objects thatare blocking the vents.

The fluff filters are cloggedup with fluff or were still wetwhen they were replaced.

– Remove any fluff.– The fluff filters must be

completely dry.

Detergent residues, hair andfine fibres can block up thecondenser unit.

Check the condenser unitfrom time to time and cleanit if necessary (see"Cleaning and Care").

The laundry has not beenspun sufficiently.

Make sure that your laundryis thoroughly spun at theappropriate spin speed.

The tumble dryer has beenoverloaded.

Do not exceed the maximumload for the programmeselected.

Metallic components, e.g.zips have prevented thedryer from registering thecorrect moisture level in thelaundry.

– Open zips next time.If the problem occurs again,dry garments with long zipsusing "Warm air" (timeddrying).


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The condenser unitservice panel will notshut.

The inner cover of thecondenser unit has notbeen locked properlyand/or the condenserunit has not beenpositioned correctly.

– Ensure that the condenserunit is positioned correctlyand lock the cover.

– Check the rubber seals.

Water leaks from themachine after thecondenser unit hasbeen cleaned.

Fluff has collected atthe bottom of thecondenser unit housing.

– Use a cloth to remove anyfluff from the inside of thecondenser unit housing.

Check and fault indicator lamps


The Empty outcontainer indicatorlamp comes on.

The condensed watercontainer is full or thereis kink in the drain hose.

– Empty out the condensedwater container.

– Check the drain hose.– Before starting a new

programme, first switch thedryer off and then on again.

The programme hasbeen interrupted, theindicator lamp forHand iron or Machineiron is flashing, andthe buzzer sounds.

There is no obviouscause.

– Switch off the dryer.– Then switch the dryer back

on and start the programmeagain.

If the programme stops againand an indicator lamp flashes,there is a fault. Contact theMiele Service Department.


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The programme hasstopped, theAnti-crease/Finish lamphas come on in thesequence display andthe buzzer is sounding.

This is not a fault.The electronic unit hasrecognised that there isno laundry in the drumand cancelled theprogramme.Drying individualgarments or items whichare already dry can alsocause the programme tobe stopped.

Use the "Timed drying -Warm air" programme todry individual items.Before changing aprogramme: Open andclose the drum door.


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Changing the lamp

Disconnect the machine from themains electricity supply.

^ Open the door.

You will find the interior lamp cover atthe top of the drum aperture.

^ Insert a suitable tool, such as a widebladed screwdriver, under the sideedge of the lamp cover as illustrated.

^ Apply a little pressure and whilstdoing so turn your wrist in thedirection of the arrow to open thecover.

The cover will open downwards.

The temperature resistant lamp shouldonly be ordered from your Miele dealeror the Miele Spare Parts Department.

The lamp specification andmaximum wattage is stated on thedata plate and on the lamp cover.

^ Replace the lamp.

^ To close the cover push it upwardsand press it on the left and right untilyou hear it click into position.

,Ensure that it is fitted intoposition securely, as any moisturecould cause a short circuit.


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RepairsIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, or if themachine is under guarantee, pleasecontact

– your Miele dealer, or

– the Miele Service Department(see back cover for contact details).

When contacting your Dealer or theService Department, please quote themodel and serial number of yourmachine, both of which are shown onthe data plate situated on the righthand side below the drum aperture.

Appliance guaranteePlease see the guarantee cardsupplied with your machine.

Optional accessoriesOptional accessories for this dryer isavailable from your Miele Dealer or fromthe Miele Spare Parts Department.

Please note that telephone calls maybe monitored and recorded toimprove our service.

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Front view

a Mains connection cable

b Condensed water container

c Control panel

d Door

e Service panel for condenser unit

f Four height-adjustable screw feet

g External drainage options (e.g. viawash basin, wash basin drain outlet,or gully).

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Installation site

,Make sure the dryer door can beopened without hindrance afterinstallation.

Transporting the machine to itsinstallation site

When moving the machine you canhold it by the lid where it protrudes tothe rear of the dryer.To manoeuvre the dryer out of itspacking case to its installation site youwill also need to hold it by the front feet.

Building under a continous worktop /in a row of kitchen units

The dryer should not be installednext to a refrigerator or freezer. Thewarm air expelled from the rear ofthe dryer would increase thetemperature around therefrigerator's/freezer's heatexchanger causing the compressorto run continuously.If it is not possible to install the dryeranywhere else, then therefrigerator/freezer must be sealedoff from the dryer.

If you wish to push your machine undera worktop and there is space to do thiswithout removing the lid, a buildingunder kit is not necessary. Otherwisethe building under kit is essential.

,The building under kit* must befitted by a suitably qualified person.The machine lid is replaced by acoverplate. It is essential that thecoverplate is fitted to ensureelectrical safety.

The building under kit is supplied withits own installation instructions.

N.B. When built under running timesmay be longer.

– The electrical socket must belocated in an accessible positionnear the machine.

With niche heights of:

– 840 mm, longer screw feet* arerequired.

– 870/885 mm - 915/930 mm, one ortwo height adjustment frames* arerequired.

* Available as an optional accessoryfrom your Miele dealer or the MieleSpare Parts Department.

Replacing the lid

If the lid has been removed in order tofit a cover plate, ensure that, if the lid isreplaced, it fits securely into the rearholders. Otherwise, it is not properlysecure for transport.

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Levelling the machine

The machine must be perfectly level toensure safe and proper operation.

^ The screw feet can be adjusted tocompensate for any unevenness inthe floor.

,The ventilation gaps in the plinthmust not be covered over as thiswould prevent a sufficient intake ofair.

Room in which the dryer is located

Air taken in for use in the dryingprocess will be warm when it isexpelled from the rear of the dryer. Thisexpelled air heats up the air in theroom. It is therefore very important toensure that the room is adequatelyventilated, particularly if the dryer islocated in a small room. Otherwiserunning times and energy consumptioncould be increased.

Washer - dryer stack

The tumble dryer can also becombined with a Miele washingmachine in a washer-dryer stack. To dothis the appropriate stacking kit* (WTV)to match your washing machine isrequired.

* Available as an optional accessoryfrom your Miele dealer or the MieleSpare Parts Department.

,Stacking kits must be fitted by asuitably qualified fitter.

Before moving the machine again(e.g. when moving house)

After each use a small quantity ofcondensed water will collect in the areaaround the pump. This water can runout if the machine is tipped up when itis being moved. It is a good idea to runthe Cool air programme forapproximately 1 minute before movingthe machine. Any remainingcondensed water will then be fed intothe condensed water container or outthrough the drain hose.

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External condensed wateroutletWhen drying is in progress, condensedwater is pumped into the condensedwater container through the drain hoseat the back of the dryer. Thecondensed water can also be drainedoff directly if the machine is installednear a sink, drain outlet etc. so thatthe condensed water container doesnot have to be emptied.

The drain hose (approx. 2 m long) isstored in the dryer. It must be pulledout of the dryer to its full extent ifcondensed water is to be drainedexternally. Maximum delivery head:1 m.

If it is not long enough, an extensionhose is available as an optionalaccessory through your dealer or fromthe 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 thebottom:

^ Unclip the drain hose from clip (3).

^ Then pull the drain hose completelyout of the dryer towards the left (4)(See illustration). Important:

,Do not let the drain hosebecome kinked, as this coulddamage it.

,If you want to drain the water offinto a sink you will need to securethe hose carefully, e.g. by tying it toa tap to make sure it cannot slipduring use. Otherwise there is a riskof overflowing water which couldcause damage.

Use the bow-shaped guide to preventthe drain hose from becoming kinked(see "Front view" illustration).

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Connection to a sink drain outlet

The drain hose can be connecteddirectly to a sink drain outlet.

^ Remove the following from the backof the dryer at the bottom:Adapter 1 and hose clip 3 behind it.

^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outletusing nut 2.

If this nut has a flat disc in it you shouldtake the disc out first. Important: if thisnut has a washer or seal in it this mustnot be removed!

^ Attach the end of the hose toadapter 1.

^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hoseclip 3 up close to the nut.

If you no longer wish to use anexternal condensed water outlet

,Do not push the drain hoseback into the dryer. Doing this couldcause it to become kinked anddamaged in the dryer.

^ Loop the drain hose up.

^ Use a suitable cable tie to secure thelooped hose to the back of the dryer,or simply lay the looped hose behindthe dryer.

^ Attach the open end of the drainhose back onto the holder at theback of the dryer at the top (seeholder 2 in "Pulling out the drainhose").

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Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson, in strict accordance withnational and local safety regulations.

Ensure power is not supplied to theappliance until after installation workhas been carried out.

The appliance is supplied with a mainscable with moulded plug ready forconnection to a 230-240V mainssupply. The voltage and connectedload are given on the data plate.Please ensure these match thehousehold mains supply. The fuserating is quoted on the plug.

Connection should be made via asuitable switched socket which is easilyaccessible after installation.

For extra safety it is advisable to installa residual current device (RCD), with atrip current of 30 mA (in accordancewith DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section739).

Do not connect via an extension lead.Extension leads do not guarantee therequired safety of the appliance (e.g.danger of overheating).

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363

The fuse cover must be refitted whenchanging the fuse, and if the fuse coveris lost, the plug must not be used until asuitable replacement is obtained. Thecolour of the correct replacement coveris that of the coloured insert in the baseof the plug, or the colour that isembossed in words on the base of theplug (as applicable to the design ofplug fitted).

Replacement fuses should be ASTAapproved to BS 1362 and have thecorrect rating. Replacement fuses andfuse covers may be purchased fromyour local electrical supplier.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCEMUST BE EARTHED

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Programme Load Final spin speedin a domestic washing machine

Energy Time

kg* rpm kWh Minutes

Cottons Normal 6.0 800 (70 % residual moisture)**1200140016001800

4.053.203.052.952.65

11995918880

Cottons Hand iron 6.0 800 (70 % residual moisture)**1200140016001800

3.252.402.252.151.85

9572686558

Minimum iron Normal 3.0 1000 (50 % residual moisture)** 1.50 54

Minimum iron Hand iron 3.0 1000 1.30 47

Automatic 3.0 900 1.95 109

Woollens handcare 2.0 900 0.15 4

Smoothing 3.0 - 0.30 8

* 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% residualmoisture as per the above standard using the Cottons Normal programme.Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given above depending on the size of theload, types of textiles, residual moisture levels after spinning, fluctuations in the electricitysupply and any additional options selected.

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Height 850 mm (adjustable +7 / -7 mm)

Height for building under 820 mm

Width 595 mm

Depth 580 mm

Depth with door open 1,060 mm

Weight 54 kg

Drum volume 100 litres

Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight

Capacity of condensedwater container approx. 3.5 l

Hose length 2 m

Maximum delivery head 1 m

Maximum drain hose length 3 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

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Programmable functionsfor changingstandard settings

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Altering the residual moisturelevel in the Cottonsprogrammes

The machine is designed to dryeffectively using as little energy aspossible.However, if you require the laundry tobe drier, it is possible to reduce thedefault residual moisture level in theCottons programmes.Please note that programmedurations will be longer if this optionis activated.

Follow steps A to G to programmeand store in memory.

Before you begin, first ensure that:

– The tumble dryer is switched off.

– The door is closed.

– The programme selector is at Finish.

A Press the Start button and keep itpressed in whilst carrying out stepsB-C.

B Switch the dryer on with theI-On/0-Off button.

C Wait until the Start indicator lampcomes on . . .

D . . . and then release the Start button.

E Turn the programme selector to theCottons Normal position.

F Pressing the Start button switchesbetween activating and deactivatingthe drier setting.

– If the Drying indicator lamp isflashing: the drier setting isactivated

– If the Drying indicator lamp is notflashing, the drier setting is notactivated and the residual moisturelevel is on the standard defaultsetting.

G Switch the machine off with theI-On/0-Off button.

The setting you have selected is nowstored in memory. You can change itagain at any time.

To check:

^ Make sure the dryer is switched off,the door is closed and theprogramme selector is at Finish andthen carry out steps A to E.

The Drying indicator lamp will show youif the drier setting has been selected.

^ Switch off the dryer.

The check is complete.

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Altering the residual moisturelevel in the Minimum ironprogrammes

The machine is designed to dryeffectively using as little energy aspossible.However, if you require the laundry tobe drier, it is possible to reduce thedefault residual moisture level in theMinimum iron programmes.Please note that programmedurations will be longer if this optionis activated.










E Turn the programme selector to theCottons Low temperature position.

F Pressing the Start button switchesbetween activating and deactivatingthe drier setting.

– If the Drying indicator lamp isflashing, the drier setting isactivated

– If the Drying indicator lamp is notflashing, the drier setting is notactivated and the residual moisturelevel is on the standard defaultsetting.



To check:


The Drying indicator lamp will show youif the drier setting has been selected.




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Activating and deactivating thebuzzer

A buzzer sounds (at intervals for amaximum of 1 hr) to let you know theprogramme has finished.

The machine is delivered with thebuzzer activated but you candeactivate it if wished.

The buzzer will still sound if there is afault, even if it has been deactivated.










E Turn the programme selector to theCottons Hand iron position.

F Pressing the Start button switchesbetween activating and deactivatingthe buzzer.

– If the Drying indicator lamp is notflashing:the buzzer is deactivated

– If the Drying indicator lamp isflashing:the buzzer is activated



To check:


The Drying indicator lamp will show youif the buzzer is activated.




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Extending the cooling downtime

The cooling down phase which takesplace before the end of a programmecan be lengthened if required. Thismakes the garments easier tohandle.

The dryer is delivered with theextended cooling down time optiondeactivated. You can extend thecooling down time by 5 minutes or 10minutes.

The option of extending the coolingdown time is available with the Cottons,Minimum iron and Automaticprogrammes.










E Turn the programme selector to theCottons Machine iron position.

F Pressing the Start button alters thecooling down time.

– If the Drying indicator lamp flashesonce:The cooling down time will be fivemiinutes longer.

– If the Drying indicator lamp flashestwice:The cooling down time will be tenminutes longer.

– If the Drying indicator lamp is notflashing:The cooling down time is notextended.



To check:


The Drying indicator lamp will show youif the cooling down time has beenextended.




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Changing the standard dryinglevel in the Minimum iron -Normal programme

The drying level for this programmeis set at a standard level.You have the option of changing thisto an increased drying level.

The machine is delivered with thedrying level set at Normal

You can change this to Normal+ (drierthan the standard drying level).

Important: the "Normal+" drying levelwill work in addition to the "Altering theresidual moisture level in the Minimumiron programmes" programmablefunction, if you have already set this.










E Turn the programme selector toMinimum iron - Normal.

F Pressing the Start button alters thedrying level.

– If the Drying indicator lamp isflashing:the standard drying level isNormal+

– If the Drying indicator lamp is notflashing, the increased drying levelis not activated and the drying levelwill remain on the standard setting( ).



To check:


The Drying indicator lamp will show youif the Normal+ drying level has beenset.




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Changing the standard dryinglevel in the Automaticprogramme

The drying level for this programmeis set at a standard level.You have the option of changing thisto an increased drying level.

The machine is delivered with thedrying level set at Normal

You can change this to Hand iron(damper) or Normal+ (drier than thestandard drying level).










E Turn the programme selector to theAutomatic position.

F Pressing the Start button alters thedrying level.

– If the Drying indicator lamp flashestwice:the standard drying level isNormal+

– If the Drying indicator lamp is notflashing:the standard drying level is Handiron

– If the Drying indicator lamp flashesonce, the drying level has not beenchanged and will remain on the stan-dard setting ( ).



To check:


The Drying indicator lamp will show youif the drying level has been changed.




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