Miele T 8164 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 8164 WP Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Heat-pump dryer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essen‐
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first
time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 09 879 550

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Heat-pump dryer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essen‐ tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 09 879 550...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mate‐ Energy saving tips rial To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during – Make sure that your laundry is thor‐ transportation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment .................. 2 Warning and Safety instructions ................. 5 Operating the tumble dryer................. 16 Control panel......................16 Before using for the first time................. 17 Laundry care......................18 How to dry correctly .................... 19 Brief instructions ....................19 Changing the programme sequence ..............
  • Page 4 Contents Installation and connection................. 39 Front view....................... 39 Rear view ....................... 40 Transporting the dryer.................... 40 Installation......................41 Building under a continuous worktop/in a row of kitchen units ....... 41 Levelling the dryer..................... 42 Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house) ....42 Washer-dryer stack...................
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held lia‐ ble for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 6 Warning and Safety instructions  This tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physi‐ cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowl‐ edge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the conse‐...
  • Page 7 It is essential that this standard safety re‐ quirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household wiring system tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
  • Page 8 (e.g. on a ship).  Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless author‐ ised to do so by Miele.  Heat pump technology and refrigerant: The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is con‐...
  • Page 9: Correct Use

    Warning and Safety instructions  Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection" and the "Technical data".  The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured, in order to disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains.  Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions  To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – 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 depos‐ its (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions  Remove all items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches).  Warning: Do not switch the dryer off before the drying pro‐ gramme has finished. If this is done, the laundry must be hung up or spread out to cool it down. ...
  • 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-ig‐ niting).
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  If the water is drained externally through the drain hose instead of being collected in the condensed water container, make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping and the water causing damage.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)  Only use genuine Miele original fragrance flacons.  The fragrance flacon must be stored in its packaging so please make sure you retain this.  Caution. The fragrance can leak out of the flacon. Make sure that...
  • Page 15  If you order a plinth for this tumble dryer (available from Miele as an optional accessory - depending on country), make sure it is the correct one.
  • Page 16: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Display h min See the following page for more information. b Indicator lights See"Problem solving guide" The PC check light is also used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your tumble dryer and may be used to update programming data in the future.
  • Page 17: Drum Lighting

    Operating the tumble dryer Display h min Drum lighting If the dryer is switched on at the mains The display shows: and the door is opened, the drum light‐ – the programme duration (h min = ing will come on. It will go out a few mi‐ hours and minutes) nutes later to save energy.
  • Page 18: Laundry Care

    Laundry care Care symbols – Pure linen should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the Drying manufacturer on the garment care la‐ bel, as the surface of the fabric may / Normal/low temperature otherwise become rough. Drying is carried out at a low –...
  • Page 19: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly Brief instructions  Load the tumble dryer  Press the Door button to open the The headings numbered (, ,  ...) door. show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your ...
  • Page 20 How to dry correctly  Select a programme  Remove the laundry when the pro‐ gramme has finished There is a cooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence The pro‐ gramme is not finished until  lights up and the buzzer sounds.
  • Page 21: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Adding or removing laundry af‐ ter a programme has started ... changing the programme once it has started  Restart the programme immedi‐ You cannot change to another pro‐ ately after adding or removing items. gramme once a programme has started Otherwise remove all items and (this prevents unintentional alterations).
  • Page 22: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load: 7.0 kg* Normal+, Normal** Use for Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, jersey‐ wear, T-shirts, underwear, flannelette bed linen. Note: The Cottons normal programme is the most energy-efficient for drying cotton items with normal residual moisture levels. Normal - Gentle tumble Use for Items which are not suitable for drying with a great deal of mechani‐...
  • Page 23 Programme chart Minimum iron Max. load: 3.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron Use for Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre, e.g.: sweaters, shirts, blouses, skirts and table cloths. Note: In the Minimum iron programme with the Hand iron drying level, items are dried with very little creasing, depending on fabric type and amount of laundry.
  • Page 24 Programme chart Gentle smoothing Max. load: 1.0 kg* Use for – Cotton and linen fabric – Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre, e.g. trousers, jackets, shirts. Note: – Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine.
  • Page 25: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water is collected in the condensed water container. Empty the condensed water contain‐ er after every drying programme. The Empty container indicator light will come on if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 26: Make Sure You Clean All The Filters At The Correct Intervals

    Cleaning and care Make sure you clean all the fil‐ When to clean the fluff filters ters at the correct intervals Clean the fluff filters after each dry‐ ing programme This tumble dryer has a multistage filter system, consisting of the fluff filters in the door and the door opening and additional fine filters.
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters When to clean Clean the surfaces of the fluff filters in the door and the door opening af‐ ter each drying programme. Always check the fluff filters if the Clean out airways indicator light comes on.
  • Page 28: Cleaning Them With Water

    Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water Replacing them If there is a great deal of compacted  Do not replace them if they are fluff on any of the filters, they can be damp or wet. Damp or wet filters removed and cleaned with water.
  • Page 29: Fine Filter

    Cleaning and care Fine filter When to clean The fine filter only needs to be cleaned when the Clean out airways indicator light comes on. The indicator light will go out when the door is opened and closed again. Removing the fine filter ...
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Cover For The Fine Filter

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the cover for the fine filter Cleaning the heat exchanger  Danger of injury. Do not touch the cooling fins. You could cut your‐ self.  Prevent damage. Carefully pass the vacuum cleaner brush over the surface, without applying any pres‐...
  • Page 31: Replacing

    Cleaning and care Replacing  The filter must be fitted correctly and the access panel closed to en‐ sure that water cannot leak from the condenser system and to ensure that the dryer functions efficiently. Tumble dryer  Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply.
  • Page 32: Problem Solving Guide

     Switch the dryer off and then on again. The buzzer may sound  Start a programme. and the Clean out air‐ If the programme is cancelled again and a fault mes‐ ways or Empty contain‐ sage appears, there is a fault. Contact Miele service. er indicator flashes.
  • Page 33 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The Start indicator light The dryer is in standby mode. This is a normal func‐ flashes slowly and the tion and does not indicate a fault. display is dark.  See "Standby" in "Programmable functions". The Clean out airways There is a build-up of fluff in the airways.
  • Page 34: Unsatisfactory Drying Results

    Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The laundry is not suffi‐ The load consisted of different types of fabric. ciently dry  Finish drying using the Warm air timed drying pro‐ gramme.  Select a different programme next time. Tip: You can alter the drying levels for some pro‐...
  • Page 35: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy There are humming The compressor is operating. noises These noises are quite normal and do not indicate a fault. A programme does not No obvious cause. start  Connect the tumble dryer to the mains ...
  • Page 36 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The drying process The temperature in the room may have risen sharply. goes on too long or  Air the room to make sure that the temperature is even switches off not too high. Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the fluff filters and the fine filters The cooling ribs can be clogged up.
  • Page 37: Changing The Lamp

    The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.  The lamp must be replaced with one of the same type and specifica‐...
  • Page 38: After Sales Service

    In the event of any faults which you drum and does not rotate with the cannot remedy yourself, please contact drum. This enables items which must your Miele dealer or the Miele Service not be subjected to mechanical action Department to be dried or aired.
  • Page 39: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable e Access panel for the fine filter (do not open during drying) b Control panel f Four height adjustable screw feet c Condensed water container (empty after every drying pro‐ g Cool air intake grille gramme) (do not obstruct with a laundry bas‐...
  • Page 40: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view  If transporting the dryer at an an‐ gle, only tip towards the left side. a Protruding lid for holding when mov‐ ing the dryer (see arrows) b Mains connection cable Transporting the dryer To manoeuvre the dryer out of its pack‐ ing case to its installation site, –...
  • Page 41: Installation

    With niche heights of: – Creating ventilation gaps in the kitch‐ en unit. – 830-840 mm, longer screw feet* are required. – 870-885 / 915-930 mm, one or two raising kits* are required. *Miele accessory available to order...
  • Page 42: Levelling The Dryer

    The appliance must stand perfectly lev‐ The tumble dryer can be combined with el on all four feet to ensure safe and a Miele washing machine in a washer- proper operation. dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit* to match your dryer is re‐...
  • Page 43: Electrical Connection U.k

    Installation and 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 cur‐ is lost, the plug must not be used until rent national and local safety regula‐...
  • Page 44: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin Residual Energy Duration Load speed in a moisture domestic washing machine 1000 2.09 Cottons Normal 1000 1.22 1200 1.85 Cottons Normal 1400 1.80 1600 1.60 Cottons Normal, Gentle tumble 1000 2.04 Cottons Hand iron 1000 1.56 1200 1.35 1400...
  • Page 45: 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 60.5 kg...
  • Page 46 Programmable functions Various settings can be reprogrammed to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different requirements. They can be altered at any time.
  • Page 47: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture The option selected will be displayed level in the Cottons pro‐ by a number which will alternate with . gramme  Laundry will be damper The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as ...
  • Page 48: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The "Minimum Iron" Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture The option selected will be displayed level in the "Minimum iron" by a number which will alternate with . programme  Laundry will be damper The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as ...
  • Page 49: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions Anti-crease The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Helps prevent creasing, if laundry is . not normally removed immediately af‐ ter the end of a programme. The drum  Anti-crease action off rotates at intervals for 2 hours after ...
  • Page 50: Switching The Buzzer On/Off

    Programmable functions Switching the buzzer on/off The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a . maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programme has finished.  Buzzer off ...
  • Page 51: Altering The Standard Drying Level In The"Automatic Plus" Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the standard drying The option selected will be displayed level in the"Automatic plus" by a number which will alternate with . programme  Standard setting - Hand iron The drying level for this programme is set to the standard Normal level. You ...
  • Page 52: Standby

    Programmable functions Standby Not in current programme (factory default setting) To save energy, the display goes out As described under "On". after 10 minutes and the indicator light However, indicator lights will stay on for the Start button starts flashing when the programme has started and slowly.
  • Page 53 Programmable functions The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with .  On  Not in current programme (factory default setting) (The Clean out airways indicator light will also flash once)  Off (The Clean out airways indicator light will also flash twice) ...
  • Page 54: Adjusting The Dryer's Electronics For Very Soft Water

    Programmable functions Adjusting the dryer's electron‐ The Empty container indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and then ics for very soft water on and off quickly twice.  This setting should only be al‐ The option selected will be displayed tered if the water is so soft that it is by a number which will alternate with likely to cause the electronics which...
  • Page 55 Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24 Dubai Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Tel: +971-4-341 84 44 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie Fax: +971-4-341 88 52 Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Internet: www.miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
  • Page 56 T 8164 WP  en-GB M.-Nr. 09 879 550 / 03...

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