Miele T 7944 C Manual

							The system lock prevents the dryer
being used without your knowledge.
It can be activated if wished.
The dryers electronics are then locked.
The dryer can still be switched on but a
programme cannot be started.
–If an attempt is made to start a
programme, the indicator light for the
Low temperaturebutton will come on
and a key symbol0-§will appear in
the display.
The door is not locked and can be
opened at any time.
To activate the lock
Before you begin, first ensure that
:
– The tumble dryer is switched off.
– The door is closed.

Press theLow temperaturebutton
and keep it pressed in whilst carrying
out stepsto.
Press thebutton.
TheAutomatic plusindicator light will
come on.
Slowly turn the programme selector
three positions stage by stage in a
clockwisedirection.
Each of the three programme
indicator lights must come on one
after the other.Now slowly turn the programme
selector six positions stage by stage
in an anti-clockwisedirection.
Each of the six programme indicator
lights must come on one after the
other.
The indicator light for theLow
temperaturebutton will flash, and the
key symbol0-§will appear in the
display.
Release theLow temperaturebutton.
The electronics have now been locked.
Switch the dryer off.
To deactivate the lock
Before you begin, first ensure that
:
– The tumble dryer is switched off.
– The door is closed.
The procedure is the same as for
activating the lock. Carry out steps
toas described previously.
At stepthe indicator light for theLow
temperaturebutton will stop flashing
and the key symbol0-§will go out.
The electronics are no longer locked.
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							Emptying the condensed
water container
The condensed water will be collected
in the condensed water container
unless the appliance has been fitted
with a drain hose (see Installation).
Empty the condensed water
container after every drying
programme.
TheEmpty out containerindicator light
will come on if the maximum level of the
condensed water container is reached.
The indicator light will go out when the
door is opened and closed again.
Close the door fully.
Otherwise the door and the front
panel of the condensed water
container could suffer damage when
pulling the container out.

Pull out the container.

Hold it at the front and towards the
back and keep it in a horizontal
position when carrying it.Empty the container.
Replace the container in the dryer.
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. 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.
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							Cleaning the fluff filters
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 aftereachdrying
programme*.
Cleaning them whilst dry
Tip: You can also use a vacuum
cleaner to remove the fluff.

Open the door and pull the fluff filter
(1) out of the door as illustrated.Use your fingers to remove the fluff
from the surface of the filter.
Remove any fluff from the hollow part
of the door opening. You could also
use a cleaning brush which is
available as an optional extra from
your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare
Parts Department, or use a vacuum
cleaner.
Also clean the door seal (2) with a
damp cloth.
Once clean, push the filter back into
the door holder until it clicks into
position. Ensure it is facing the
correct way.

Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner
to remove the fluff from the two fluff
filters in the door opening.

Close the door.
* Always check the fluff filters if the
Clean out airwaysindicator light
comes on.
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							Cleaning them with water
If there is a great deal of compacted
fluff on any of the filters, they can be
removed and cleaned under hot
running water.
Open the door and pull the fluff filter
out of the door as described
previously.
The two filters in the door opening can
also be removed if you need to clean
them with water.

Turn dialand pull the filter by the
dial out of the door opening as shown
. Do the same on the other side.

Rinse all the filters under hot, running
water.

Then shake the filters until no more
water droplets are visible.

Dry the filters thoroughly with care.

Clean the area underneath these
filters, e.g. with a vacuum cleaner.
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.
Replace the filters in the door
opening by first inserting them at the
bottom and then pressing them into
place at the top.
Lock both dials.
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							Cleaning the tumble dryer
Disconnect the tumble dryer from
the mains electricity supply.
Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning products are available to
order via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.
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
stainless steel cleaner following the
manufacturers instructions.
Do notuse solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaners. These could
damage plastic sufaces and other
parts. The tumble dryer must never
be hosed down.

Dry all parts with a soft cloth.
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							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.
Checkthe condenser unit at least
once a year. Always check it if the
Clean out airwaysindicator light
comes on. Clean it if necessary.
Removing the condenser unit
Open the service panel. Hold the
panel securely when doing this.

Now remove the panel by pulling it
diagonally upwards and place it to
one side.Turn the lever on the inner cover
downwards to the vertical position.
Tilt the cover forwards.
Remove it by pulling it diagonally
upwards.

Turn the lever on the condenser unit
upwards to the vertical position so
that the hook on the lever is no longer
in the groove at the bottom of the
condenser unit housing.
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							Pull the condenser unit out of its
housing by the handle.
Checking the condenser unit

Hold the condenser unit up to the
lightas shown.

Check to see if there is any fluff
inside it.
The arrows in the illustration above
indicate where to look.If you cannot see any fluff:
Replace the condenser unit (see
following page).
If you can see some fluff:
Clean the condenser unit as
described below.
Cleaning the condenser unit
When rinsing the condenser unit,
make sure you position it as
shown in the next two illustrations.

Use a shower head or similar to rinse
the unit outas shown.
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							Then flush the unit through from the
front.
Check the condenser unit again for
any visible fluff and if necessary flush
it through again until it has all gone.
Also make sure the rubber seals are
clean.
The rubber seals must not be
removed and must be free of kinks.
Checking and cleaning the
condenser unit housing

Remove any soiling still visible inside
the housing unit by hand using a
damp cloth. Do not try and access
areas you cannot reach by hand!Replacing the condenser unit
With the handle facing upwards,
push the condenser unit back into
position in its housing.
Turn the lever down to the horizontal
position, making sure that the hook
on the lever clicks into the groove.
When replacing the inner cover after
cleaning, ensure that the rubber seal
fits correctly into the groove.
Replace the inner cover making sure
the hooks locate correctly. Hold it at
an angle and push it gently
downwards.
Then turn the lever upwards into the
horizontal position to lock the cover.
Replace the service panel and press
the upper edge until it clicks into
position.
It is important to ensure that both
the condenser unit and the cover
are correctly positioned and locked,
otherwise water may leak from the
dryer.
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							With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
Check and fault messages
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The programme stops
and0and Finish appear
in the display.
The buzzer sounds.This is not a fault.
The electronic unit has
recognised that there is
no laundry in the drum
and cancelled the
programme.
Drying individual
garments or items which
are already dry can also
cause the programme to
be cancelled.–Use theWarm air
programme (timed
drying) to dry individual
items.
– To select a new
programme, switch the
dryer off and on, or
– Open the door, place
more laundry in the
drum, then close the
door.
TheLow temperature
indicator light starts
flashing after the dryer
has been switched on
and0-§appears in the
display.The electronic system
lock is activated.You will need to
deactivate the system
lock before the dryer can
be used (see Electronic
system lock).
The programme stops
andCooling downor
Finishflashes in the
display.
The buzzer sounds.No obvious cause.–
Switch the dryer off
and then on again.
–
Then start the
programme again.
If the programme stops
again andCooling down
orFinishflashes again,
there is a fault. Contact
the Miele Service
Department.
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							Problem Possible cause Remedy
TheClean out
airwaysindicator
light comes on.This indicator light
comes on to warn you
that the dryer is not
working efficiently.
Possible cause: the fluff
filters are clogged with
fluff or with detergent
residues.–Cleaning the fluff filters is
usually all that is required.
However, if theClean out
airwaysindicator light does
not go out after you have
cleaned the filters, then also
check all the possible causes
described under The drying
process goes on too long or
even switches off.
To switch off the indicator
light:
–With the dryer switched on,
open and close the door.
TheClean out airwaysindicator
light can be deactivated (see
Programmable functions).
The programme
stops.
TheClean out
airwaysindicator
light comes on.
The buzzer sounds.See above for possible
causes and their
remedies.To switch off the indicator
light:
– With the dryer switched on,
open and close the door.
– Then start the programme
again.
–
If theClean out airways
indicator light comes on
again, contact the Miele Ser-
vice Dept.
TheEmpty
containerindicator
light comes on.
The buzzer sounds.The condensed water
container is full or there
is kink in the drain hose.–
Empty out the condensed
water container.
–
Check the drain hose.
To switch off the indicator
light:
–
With the dryer switched on,
open and close the door.
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