Miele T8722 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T8722 Operating Instructions Manual

Vented tumble dryer
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Operating instructions

for vented tumble dryer
T 8722
en - GB
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 07 847 000

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for vented tumble dryer T 8722 en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 847 000...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which – Make sure that your laundry is are environmentally friendly for disposal thoroughly spun before drying.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning and care ..........26 Cleaning the fluff filter .
  • Page 5 Contents Installation - venting ..........40 General .
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 8 (e.g. danger of overheating). If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the tumble dryer be guaranteed. The tumble dryer must be isolated from the electricity supply in the event of a fault and during cleaning and maintenance.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this appliance: – items which have not been washed. – items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Danger. This tumble dryer must not be connected to a controllable socket (e.g. a timer switch or a peak load shut-off device). If the dryer programme were to be interrupted before the end of the cooling down phase, the laundry could self-combust. To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be tumble dried: –...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer must not be used without the fluff filter in place or if the fluff filter is damaged in any way. The fluff filter must be cleaned regularly. The dryer must not be used without vent ducting in place. The dryer must not be connected to a chimney or vent flue which is in use.
  • Page 13 Dust drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages. The tumble dryer must not be hosed down. Accessories Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this tumble dryer. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated.
  • Page 14: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel Low temperature button Check lights Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower For a description of these, see temperature. "Problem solving guide" / "After sales service". Drying level button with indicator lights to show the Start/Stop button drying level selected.
  • Page 15 Operating the tumble dryer The display shows: The Perfect Dry indicator will light up again when the selected drying level is – Programme duration reached and remain on until the – Programme stage programme is finished. Drying The Perfect Dry indicator does not light Cooling down up during time controlled programmes: Finish...
  • Page 16: Notes On Laundry Care

    Notes on laundry care Garment care label symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Drying depending on the quality of the item. Normal/higher temperature They can be partially dried using the Gentle smoothing programme. Reduced temperature: Select Low temperature –...
  • Page 17: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly Brief instructions Load the tumble dryer ^ Press the Door button to open the The headings numbered ( , ...) show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the dryer.
  • Page 18 How to dry correctly Select a programme programmes and with some the drying level is pre-set and cannot be changed. Note You can extend the range of the drying levels for some programmes (see "Programmable functions"). Woollens handcare, Gentle smoothing –...
  • Page 19 How to dry correctly Start the programme Remove the laundry when the programme has finished The Start/Stop button will flash when a programme is being selected. The 0 and Finish will appear in the display flashing indicates that a programme to indicate that the programme has can be started.
  • Page 20: Extra Options / Delay Start

    Extra options / Delay start Extra options To begin delay start ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Low temperature – The Delay start indicator will light up Delicate and minimum iron fabrics with constantly. the r symbol on the care label (e.g. –...
  • Page 21: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load 7 kg* Extra dry, Normal** Use for Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, T-shirts, underwear, flannelette bed linen. Notes – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics. – Do not use Extra dry for loopknit fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear, baby clothes), as they have a tendency to shrink.
  • Page 22 Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics Notes – This programme only fluffs up woollen garments. They are not dried completely by this programme. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature. Low temperature Low temperature cannot be deselected.
  • Page 23 Programme chart Shirts Max. load 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron Fabric type Shirts and blouses. Low temperature Select the Low temperature option for delicate fabrics with the r symbol on the care label. Cool air Max. load 7 kg* Fabric type Any item which only needs airing.
  • Page 24: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Altering Delay start ^ See "Delay start". - changing the programme You cannot change to another Adding or removing laundry programme once a programme has after a programme has started started (this prevents unintentional ^ Press the Door button.
  • Page 25: Electronic System Lock

    Electronic system lock Now slowly turn the programme The system lock prevents the dryer selector six positions stage by stage being used without your knowledge. in an anti-clockwise direction. Each of the six programme indicator It can be activated if wished. lights must come on one after the other.
  • Page 26: Cleaning And Care

    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.
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Grilles In The Door Opening

    Clean the grilles in the door opening the mains electricity supply. and also the area underneath them from time to time. Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available to order via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. ^ Clean the housing, control panel and door seal with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water.
  • Page 28: Problem Solving Guide

    Cooling down or Finish may also If this problem happens again, flash in the display. there is a fault. Contact Miele. The programme has You can either unload the drum Bars are flashing at the end of the finished but the laundry...
  • Page 29 See above for possible – Try to resolve the The programme stops causes and their problem by following remedies. the instructions given the Clean out airways above. indicator light comes – If this problem happens again, The buzzer sounds. contact Miele.
  • Page 30 – If it still will not start, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. The Start/Stop button The flashing indicates After the programme has flashes on and off.
  • Page 31: An Unsatisfactory Drying Result

    Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the sufficiently dry. different fabrics. Warm air programme. – Select a different programme next time *. Items made of synthetic Synthetic fibres tend to Static charge can be fibres are charged with...
  • Page 32: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying process In some circumstances, Please check all the the Clean out airways goes on too long or possible causes and even switches off. indicator light still comes switch the dryer off and on, even though the filter then back on again.
  • Page 33 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The tumble dryer fails to No obvious cause. – Is the dryer switched start when switched on. – Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket and switched on? – Is the door closed properly? –...
  • Page 34: Changing The Lamp

    ^ Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • Page 35: After Sales Service

    Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for N.B. A call-out charge will be training purposes.
  • Page 36: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view Venting connection: rear, right or left (supplied with the rear socket open) Mains connection cable Control panel Door Four height adjustable screw feet...
  • Page 37: Rear View

    To manoeuvre the dryer out raising kits* are required. of its packing case to its installation site * Miele accessory available to order hold it by the front feet and at the back of the lid. Replacing the lid...
  • Page 38: Levelling The Appliance

    This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the dryer. Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (available to order) to match your dryer is required.
  • Page 39: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 40: Installation - Venting

    – The ducting outlet (e.g. wall pipe) * Available as an optional accessory should be installed in such a way from your Miele dealer or the Miele that the moist expelled air . . . Spare Parts Department..cannot be drawn back into the room in which the dryer is installed;...
  • Page 41: Calculating The Total Duct Length

    Venting connection to the 1.0 m require straight ducting. Multiply this left/right amount by the corresponding *optional accessory from Miele additional duct length factor in Table I. ^ Establish the number of angles, Table II bends etc. necessary and add their...
  • Page 42: Installation To The Rear, Left Or Right Side Of The Appliance

    Installation - venting Installation to the rear, left or Calculation example right side of the appliance At the rear The dryer is delivered with this connection open. ^ Fit one of the venting systems described on the following pages. Left or right side of the appliance Wall pipe, with louvred vent = 1 x 3.8 m Additional duct = 3.8 m...
  • Page 43: Venting Systems

    ^ The following items are required: ..flexible ducting hose . . . a wall vent kit* or window vent kit*. * (Miele optional accessory). Insert adapter (1) into the vent opening on the dryer. Attach the hose (2).
  • Page 44 Installation - venting Installation examples Connection to an exhaust flue Window vent 1. Pipe with connection piece (= supplied with the Miele wall vent 1. Window vent kit (fitted in a kit) "plexiglass" pane) (separate fitting instructions are 2. Adapter for flexible hose supplied with the Miele window vent 3.
  • Page 45: Plastic Piping

    100 mm, an adapter is (Separate fitting instructions are necessary (e.g. from C 100 to 125 supplied with the Miele wall vent kit). mm) to connect the pipe to the dryer. 2. Adapter 3. Plastic piping, diameter DN 100...
  • Page 46: Connect Directly To A Wall Vent

    (* Miele optional accessories). Before drilling into the wall, ..please read the installation instructions supplied with the Miele wall vent kit..and study the following 1. Wall pipe diagrams.
  • Page 47: Washer-Dryer Stack

    Example: Miele washing machine with straight or sloping fascia Stacking kit* without pull-out shelf: A = 94.2 cm B = 170.0 cm Stacking kit* with pull-out shelf: A = 92.8 cm B = 168.6 cm * Miele accessory available to order...
  • Page 48: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Final spin speed Residual Energy Duration in a domestic moisture washing machine Minutes Cottons Normal 1000 4.01 1000 2.40 Cottons Normal 1200 3.60 1400 3.40 1600 3.05 1800 3.00 Cottons Normal + Low temperature 1000 3.70 Cottons Hand iron 1000 2,80 1200...
  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 587 mm Depth with door open 1062 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight 45 kg...
  • Page 50: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture A number to show which option is level in the Cottons selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
  • Page 51: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The Minimum Iron Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture A number to show which option is level in the Minimum iron selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
  • Page 52: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions Anti-crease A number to show which option is Anti-crease helps prevent creasing, if selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. laundry is not normally removed im- mediately after the end of a 0 Anti-crease off programme.
  • Page 53: Altering The Volume Of The Buzzer

    Programmable functions Altering the volume of the A number to show which option is buzzer selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The buzzer has two volumes. 0 Normal buzzer Follow the steps ( , , ...) to (factory default setting) programme and store in memory.
  • Page 54: Altering The Standard Drying Level In The Automatic Plus Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the standard drying A number to show which option is level in the Automatic plus selected will appear in the display programme alternating with the letter P. The tumble dryer is designed to dry 0 Increased residual moisture. effectively using as little energy as Laundry damper.
  • Page 55: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions Extending the cooling down A number to show which option is time selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme 0 Cooling down time not extended can be extended by 5 or 10 minutes, (factory default setting) if required.
  • Page 56: Standby

    Programmable functions Standby Factory default. Not in current programme To save energy, the display and the As described under "On". programme sequence/check lights However, the display and programme go out after 10 minutes and the sequence/check lights will stay on after Start/Stop button starts flashing the programme has started and remain slowly.
  • Page 57 Programmable functions Before you begin, ensure that: A number to show which option is – The tumble dryer is switched off. selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. – The door is closed. Press the Start/Stop button and keep 0 On it pressed in whilst carrying out steps I Factory default setting.
  • Page 58: Memory Function

    Programmable functions Memory function A number to show which option is The electronics will memorise any selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. extra options selected for a programme. The duration selected 0 Memory deactivated for the Warm air or Cool air timed (factory default setting) drying programmes will also be stored in memory.
  • Page 59: Clean Out Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions Clean out airways indicator A number to show which option is Fluff should be removed after drying. selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. The Clean out airways indicator will remind you to clean the filters when a 0 Clean out airways indicator light certain amount of fluff has collected deactivated...
  • Page 60: Keypad Tone

    Programmable functions Keypad tone A number to show which option is An audible tone sounds each time a selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. button is pressed. 0 Keypad tone deactivated Follow the steps ( , , ...) to programme and store in memory.
  • Page 61: Adjusting The Dryer's Electronics For Very Soft Water

    Programmable functions Adjusting the dryer's – The Low temperature indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and electronics for very soft water then on and off quickly twice. In some areas of the UK, water is A number to show which option is extremely soft which can affect the selected will appear in the display sensitivity of the control electronics.
  • Page 62: Extending The Range Of The Drying Levels

    Programmable functions Extending the range of the A number to show which option is drying levels selected will appear in the display alternating with the letter P. You can extend the range of the drying levels for many of the 0 Factory default setting programmes: I Drying level range extended...
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