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Miele T 8947 WP Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for heat pump tumble dryer
T 8947 WP
en - AU, NZ
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. 09 264 070

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for heat pump tumble dryer T 8947 WP en - AU, NZ 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.

  • 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 packing material protects the dryer from transport damage. The transport – Make sure that your laundry is and protective packing has been 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 ..........32 Emptying the condensed water container .
  • Page 5 Contents External condensed water outlet ........52 Arranging the drain hose .

  • 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 of the tumble dryer.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 8 Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock). The heat pump technology in the tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is condensed by a compressor.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liabilty. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Caution! Risk of fire. To avoid the possible danger of fire, please read these warnings carefully. A clogged filter is a fire hazard! The fluff filter must be cleaned after every programme. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: –...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions When washing such heavily soiled items, ensure that you use sufficient detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt, wash the items several times. Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions In many programmes, the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure that the items are not too hot to handle when you remove them (this also avoids the danger of the laundry self-igniting).
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer must not be used – without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged. – without the fine filter in place or if the fine filters are damaged. This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would cause a fault! After every cycle, remove the fluff from the surfaces and the fluff filters (see "Cleaning and care").
  • Page 14 – pets or other small animals climbing into it. The tumble dryer must not be hosed down. Accessories Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this tumble dryer. If non-Miele parts are used, warranty, performance and product liabilty claims may be invalidated.

  • Page 15: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Start/Stop button f Extra option buttons with indicator For starting the programme selected lights and cancelling a programme once it Various Extra options can be added has started. to the drying programmes. b Display with X, OK and Y buttons g Programme selector See the following pages for more The programme selector can be...

  • Page 16: Display

    Operating the tumble dryer Display programme. Press the OK button to confirm the selection of the highlighted programme. To increase or decrease a value Cottons O O O O O O Extra dry Duration: 2:21 Press the X button to select a lower drying level and the Y button to select a higher drying level.
  • Page 17 The following factors all affect the estimated time remaining: residual – Drying basket prog. moisture content after spinning; type of The Miele drying basket (optional fabric; size of load; room temperature; accessory) must be used with this fluctuations in power supply.

  • Page 18: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Setting the time (of day) (if Before using the dryer for the necessary) first time, ensure that it is correctly Time installed and connected. If the tumble dryer has not been 12:00 transported as described in "Installation"...

  • Page 19: Notes On Laundry Care

    – Pure linen should only be machine action. Important: You must use a dried if specified as suitable by the Miele drying basket (optional manufacturer on the garment care accessory). label, as the surface of the fabric...

  • Page 20: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly C Load the tumble dryer Brief instructions The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) ^ Press the Door button to open the show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the dryer.
  • Page 21 How to dry correctly D Select a programme Drying level programmes – You can select a drying level for many of the programmes. Cottons O O O O O O Extra dry Duration: 2:21 ^ Select the drying level by pressing the X or Y button.
  • Page 22 ^ Press the X or Y button to increase or decrease the duration. ^ Select any Extra options by pressing * The Miele drying basket (optional the appropriate button. The relevant accessory) must be used with this indicator light will come on to show programme.
  • Page 23 How to dry correctly F Start the programme G Remove the laundry when the programme has finished The indicator light for the Start/Stop button will flash when a programme is Anti-crease (if selected) and Finished being selected. The flashing indicates will appear in the display to indicate that a programme can be started.
  • Page 24 How to dry correctly ^ Switch the dryer off by pressing the K button. ^ Clean the fluff filters in the door and the door opening. ^ Close the door. ^ Empty the condensed water container. We recommend connecting the dryer for external drainage as you will not need to empty the condensed water container.

  • Page 25: Extra Options

    Extra options Freshen up there is a fault, even if it has been switched off. The drying air is heated up for a specific length of time. After this, the Note: garments are aired to the Normal drying level without any more heat You can alter the duration of the being added.

  • Page 26: Delay Start

    Delay start With Delay start you can choose when The display will show the hours and you want the programme to end. The minutes remaining until the start of the start of a programme can be delayed programme. from 15 minutes up to a maximum of 24 The drum will turn briefly every hour to hours, allowing you to make use of help prevent creasing.

  • Page 27: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load 7 kg* Extra dry, Normal+, Normal Fabric type 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 28 Programme chart Woollens Max. load 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics. Fabrics containing wool blends. Notes – This programme only fluffs up woollen garments. They are not dried completely. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature.
  • Page 29 Programme chart Automatic plus Max. load 5 kg* Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Shirts Max. load 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Shirts and blouses.
  • Page 30 Notes – The drum does not rotate in this programme. For this reason, airing and drying may only be carried out if the Miele drying basket (optional accessory) is fitted in the drum. – Use this programme to dry items...

  • Page 31: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Note: A programme can also be cancelled by turning the programme - changing the programme selector to Stop. You cannot change to another - cancelling the programme and then programme once a programme has removing the laundry started (this prevents unintentional ^ Proceed as described below in...

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the dryer has been connected for external drainage (see "Installation"). Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme. Empty container will appear in the ^ Empty the container.

  • Page 33: Make Sure You Clean All The Filters At The Correct Intervals

    Cleaning and care Make sure you clean all the When to clean the surfaces of the fluff filters filters at the correct intervals This tumble dryer has a multistage filter The surfaces of the fluff filters: system, consisting of the fluff filters in 1.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Surfaces Of The Fluff Filter

    Cleaning and care ^ Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner Cleaning the surfaces of the to remove the fluff from the surface of fluff filter the filter. Hair and fluff on garments are collected Extra cleaning by the fluff filters in the door and the door opening.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Fine Filters

    ^ Remove the fine filter (4) as Otherwise they could cause described on the following pages. operational faults. Always replace the fine filters if they are damaged (Miele optional accessory, available to order).
  • Page 36 Cleaning and care Removing Replacing ^ Place the fluff filter (1) on a flat ^ Place the fluff filter (1) on a flat surface. surface. a Press holder (2) on the fine filter ^ Place the fine filter (4) exactly in the frame gently inwards until the filter middle of the hollow area in the fluff frame disengages from the fluff filter.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Fine Filters In The Door Opening

    Cleaning and care 2. Cleaning the fine filters in the door Cleaning opening. ^ Clean both fine filters thoroughly under running water. Removing ^ Then squeeze the fine filters thoroughly. ^ The surface of the fluff filters must also be cleaned under running water if there is a great deal of compacted fluff on it.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Fine Filter In Front Of The Heat Exchanger Unit

    Cleaning and care 3. Cleaning the fine filter in front of the heat exchanger unit Removing ^ Pull the fine filter out by the handle. ^ Use the yellow opener to open the service panel at the bottom left of the front of the tumble dryer.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Tumble Dryer

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer Replacing ^ Insert the fine filter on the handle. Disconnect the machine from the ^ Press the stoppers into the openings mains electricity supply. of the handle (until you feel them ^ Clean the housing and control panel click into position).

  • Page 40: Problem Solving Guide

    With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting Miele. A call-out charge will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these Operating instructions.
  • Page 41 – If a programme still the display. * display. cannot be started, call Miele. * To delete the fault message: Switch the dryer off and then on again.

  • Page 42: 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 different fabrics. Warm air programme. sufficiently dry. – Select a different programme next time*. Feather filled pillows Feathers are a natural The smell will dissipate smell after drying.

  • Page 43: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy * The drying Ventilation to and from the – Open a door or window while process goes dryer may be insufficient the machine is in operation for on too long or (e.g.
  • Page 44 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There are humming The compressor is None. These noises are quite noises. operating. normal and do not indicate a fault. The display is dark. The display has The display will light up switched off when one of the buttons is The programme automatically to save...

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Cooling Fins (Grille At Bottom Right)

    Problem solving guide Cleaning the cooling fins To avoid damaging the cooling (Grille at bottom right) fins, run the vacuum cleaner (using dusting brush or crevice nozzle) Generally, the cooling fins do not lightly across them without pressure. need to be cleaned. They should only be cleaned if excessive quantities of dust and lint are causing unusually long drying times.

  • Page 46: 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 Chartered Agent or from Miele.

  • Page 47: After Sales Service

    – Your Miele Chartered Agent or on the control panel is the interface used by the Miele service technicians – Miele (see back cover for address). during service work for testing When contacting Miele, please quote purposes and for updating the the model and serial numbers, both of machine's programme data.

  • Page 48: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable f Four height adjustable screw feet b Control panel g Cool air intake panel c Condensed water container h External drainage of condensed water hose (see "External condensed d Door water outlet") e Service panel for heat exchanger unit (for cleaning or replacing the fine filter)

  • Page 49: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view If transporting the dryer at an angle, only tip towards the left side. a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine (see arrows) b Mains connection cable c Hose for external drainage of condensed water d Accessories for connection to a sink drain outlet Transporting the dryer...

  • Page 50: Installation Site

    A building-under kit (Miele a fault. accessory, available to order) with a coverplate to replace the appliance's Building under a continuous...

  • Page 51: Levelling The Machine

    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* to The machine must be perfectly level to match your dryer is required.

  • Page 52: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation and connection External condensed water outlet General notes When drying is in progress, condensed water is pumped into the condensed water container through the drain hose at the back of the dryer. The condensed water can also be drained off directly if the machine is installed near a sink, drain outlet etc.

  • Page 53: External Drainage Via A Sink Or Gully

    Installation and connection External drainage via a sink or gully Example: Connection to a sink drain outlet ^ See "Front view" illustration. The drain hose with non-return valve If you want to drain the water off fitted can be connected directly to a into a sink, you will need to secure suitable sink drain outlet.
  • Page 54 Installation and connection ^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using nut 2. If this nut has a flat disc in it, you should take the disc out first. ^ Attach the end of the hose 4 to adapter 1.

  • Page 55: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection Electrical connection Important This tumble dryer is supplied ready for The wires in the mains lead are connection to an AC single phase coloured in accordance with the supply. The machine is supplied with a following code: mains cable with moulded plug.

  • Page 56: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Final spin speed Residual Energy Duration in a domestic moisture washing machine min. Cottons Normal 1000 2.00 Cottons Normal 1200 1.80 1400 1.70 1600 1.65 1800 1.50 Cottons Normal + Freshen up 1000 1.10 + Gentle tumble 1000 2.10 Cottons Hand iron rr...

  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 596 mm Depth with door open 1071 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...

  • Page 58: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Language The Settings menu is used to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different The display can be set to appear in requirements. one of several different languages. Settings can be altered at any time. You can change the language via the Language sub-menu.

  • Page 59: Drying Levels

    Settings menu Drying levels Lock code You can alter the drying levels for the The code prevents the dryer being Cottons, Minimum iron and Automatic used without your knowledge. plus programmes. When the code has been activated, you P P P P P P P The bars show you have to enter a code after switching the...

  • Page 60: Buzzer

    Settings menu Buzzer The following will appear in the display: The buzzer has two volumes. Lock code activated Normal (Factory default setting) The buzzer sounds at the end of a programme. Once the tumble dryer is switched off, it can only be used again if the lock code Loud is entered.

  • Page 61: Standby Display

    Settings menu Standby Display Memory To save energy, the indicator lights The electronics will memorise the and the display go out and the drying level and some of the Extra indicator light for the Start/Stop options selected for the current button starts flashing slowly.
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