Brand: Miele
Category: Tumble Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for T 8402 C
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:29 p.m.
Warranty Information
Refer to the warranty information provided with your appliance.
- Sorting Laundry: Separate washed laundry by drying level, fabric type, size, and moisture content. Remove detergent dispensing balls, check seams, fasten closures, and remove underwiring from bras.
- Turning on the Dryer: Press the "I-On/0-Off" button.
- Loading the Dryer: Open the door and load laundry loosely. Do not overload. Ensure the fluff filter is correctly positioned before closing the door.
- Selecting a Programme: Turn the programme selector to the desired program (e.g., Cottons, Minimum iron, Automatic).
- Starting the Programme: Press the "Start" button. The Start indicator lamp will light up constantly.
- Removing Laundry: Press the "Door" button, open the door, and remove laundry. Check that all items are removed. Switch off the dryer, clean fluff filters, empty the condensed water container, and check the condenser unit.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The tumble dryer does not start | The appliance is not switched on. | Switch the appliance on using the I-On/0-Off button. |
| The door is not closed correctly. | Close the door firmly. | |
| The programme has not been selected. | Select a programme using the programme selector. | |
| The Start button has not been pressed. | Press the Start button. | |
| The programme does not start | The condensed water container is full. | Empty the condensed water container. |
| The programme is interrupted. | Press the Start button again. | |
| The laundry is not dry | The load is too large. | Reduce the load. Refer to the Programme Chart. |
| The programme is not suitable. | Select a different programme. | |
| The fluff filters are blocked. | Clean the fluff filters. | |
| The condenser unit is blocked. | Clean the condenser unit. | |
| The laundry has not been spun sufficiently. | Spin the laundry again before drying. | |
| The drying time is too long | The load is too large. | Reduce the load. |
| The fluff filters are blocked. | Clean the fluff filters. | |
| The condenser unit is blocked. | Clean the condenser unit. | |
| The room is not sufficiently ventilated. | Ensure the room is well ventilated. | |
| Unsatisfactory drying results | The load is too large. | Reduce the load. |
| Overdrying. | Select a different programme or reduce the residual moisture level. | |
| Mixed load contains items that require different drying times. | Sort laundry by fabric type and weight. | |
| The door cannot be opened | The programme has not finished. | Wait for the programme to finish, including the cooling down phase. |
| The appliance is switched off at the mains. | Switch the appliance on at the mains. | |
| The appliance is noisy | The appliance is not level. | Level the appliance using the adjustable feet. |
| Foreign objects in the drum. | Check the drum for foreign objects. | |
| The "Empty out container" indicator lamp lights up and the buzzer sounds | The condensed water container is full. | Empty the condensed water container. |