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Miele T 8164 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 8164 WP Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

Heat-pump dryer
T 8164 WP
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
M.-Nr. 09 557 600
first time.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Heat-pump dryer T 8164 WP 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 M.-Nr. 09 557 600 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 packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during – Make sure that your laundry is transportation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment .................. 2 Warning and Safety instructions ................. 5 Operating the tumble dryer................. 14 Control panel......................14 Before using for the first time................. 15 Laundry care......................16 How to dry correctly.................... 17 Brief instructions....................17 Changing the programme sequence ..............19 Programme overview...................
  • Page 4 Contents Transporting the dryer.................... 38 Installation......................39 Building under a continuous worktop/in a row of kitchen units....... 39 Levelling the dryer..................... 40 Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house)....40 Washer-dryer stack................... 40 Consumption data....................42 Technical data...................... 43 Settings.........................
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    If using dry cleaning kits, do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the packaging. Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable 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 physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 7 It is essential that this standard safety requirement 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.
  • Page 8 This tumble dryer must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).  Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless authorised to do so by Miele.  Heat pump technology and refrigerant: The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is...
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions  Please observe all instructions given in "Installation and connection" and in "Technical data".  The accessibility of the plug must be always ensured, in order to separate 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 deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions  To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – Items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professional dry-cleaning agents). – Fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like materials.
  • Page 12 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 filters 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.
  • Page 13 If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated.  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 14: 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 15: Before Using For The First Time

    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 – the programme duration (h min = lighting will come on. It will go out a few hours and minutes) minutes later to save energy.
  • Page 16: 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 label, as the surface of the fabric may / Normal/low temperature otherwise become rough. Drying is carried out at a low –...
  • 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 (, ,  ...) door. show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your ...
  • Page 18 How to dry correctly  Select a programme  Remove the laundry when the programme has finished There is a cooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence The programme is not finished until  lights up and the buzzer sounds. The drum will continue to rotate at intervals for up to two hours to prevent laundry creasing, if you do not wish to...
  • Page 19: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started - changing a programme once it has started  Restart the programme You cannot change to another immediately after adding or programme once a programme has removing items.
  • Page 20: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Cottons Max. load: 7.0 kg* Normal+, Normal** Use for Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear, 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...
  • Page 21 Programme overview 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 22 Programme overview Gentle smoothing Max. load: 1.0 kg* Use for – Cotton and linen fabrics – 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 23: 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 container after every drying programme. The Empty container indicator light will come on if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 24: Make Sure You Clean All The Filters At The Correct Intervals

    Cleaning and care Make sure you clean all the When to clean the fluff filters filters at the correct intervals Clean the fluff filters after each drying 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 25: 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 after each drying programme. Cleaning them whilst dry Tip: You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff.
  • Page 26: 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 under hot could cause operational faults.
  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 yourself.  Prevent damage. Carefully pass the vacuum cleaner brush over the surface, without applying any pressure.
  • Page 29: Replacing

    Cleaning and care Replacing  The filter must be fitted correctly and the access panel closed to ensure 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 30: Problem Solving Guide

     Switch the dryer off and then on again. The buzzer may sound  Start a programme. and Clean out airways If the programme is cancelled again and an error or Empty container message appears, there is a fault. Contact Miele flashes. service.
  • Page 31 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The Start indicator light The dryer is in standby mode. This is a normal flashes slowly and the function and does not indicate a fault. display is dark.  See "Standby" in "Settings". The Clean out airways There is a build-up of fluff in the airways.
  • Page 32: Unsatisfactory Drying Results

    Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of different fabrics. sufficiently dry.  Finish drying using the Warm air timed drying programme.  Select a different programme next time. Tip:* You can alter the drying levels for some programmes (see "Settings").
  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 specification.
  • Page 36: After Sales Service

    In the event of any faults which you Optional accessories and replacement cannot remedy yourself, please contact spare parts for this tumble dryer are your Miele dealer or the Miele Service available from Miele, your Miele dealer Department or via the internet at: Contact details for Miele are given on the back cover of this manual.
  • Page 37: 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 g Cool air intake grille programme) (do not obstruct with a laundry basket or other objects)
  • Page 38: 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 dryer (see arrows) b Mains connection cable Transporting the dryer To manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing case to its installation site, –...
  • Page 39: Installation

    With niche heights of: – Creating ventilation gaps in the kitchen 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 40: Levelling The Dryer

    The appliance must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and The tumble dryer can be combined with proper operation. a Miele washing machine in a washer- dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit* to match your dryer is required.
  • Page 41 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 is lost, the plug must not be used until current national and local safety a suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 42: 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 Cottons Normal 1200 1.85 1400 1.80 1600 1.60 Cottons Normal, Gentle tumble 1000 2.04 Cottons Hand iron 1000 1.56 1200 1.35 1400...
  • Page 43: 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 44 Settings Settings can be used to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different requirements. They can be altered at any time.
  • Page 45: Settings

    Settings Altering the residual moisture The option selected will be displayed level in the Cottons 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 46: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The "Minimum Iron" Programme

    Settings 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 47: Anti-Crease

    Settings 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 after the end of a programme. The  Anti-crease action off drum rotates at intervals for 2 hours ...
  • Page 48: Switching The Buzzer On/Off

    Settings 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 1hr) to let you know the programme has finished.  Buzzer off ...
  • Page 49: Altering The Standard Drying Level In The"Automatic Plus" Programme

    Settings 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 at a standard Normal level. You ...
  • Page 50: Standby

    Settings 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 51 Settings 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 52: Adjusting The Dryer's Electronics For Very Soft Water

    Settings Adjusting the dryer's  Turn the programme selector to Gentle smoothing. electronics for very soft water The Empty container indicator light will  This setting should only be flash on and off slowly once and then altered if the water is so soft that it is on and off quickly twice.
  • Page 56 Alteration rights reserved/4613 M.-Nr. 09 557 600 / 02 ...

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