Miele T 8722 User Manual

Operating instructions

for vented tumble dryer T 8722

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.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 07 847 000

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose it with your household waste.

Energy saving tips

To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy:

Make sure that your laundry is

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thoroughly spun before drying.

The higher the spin, the greater the savings that can be made in energy and time during drying.

Load according to the optimum

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amount of laundry recommended for the programme being used (see "Programme chart").

Underloading is uneconomical. Overloading gives a poorer quality of drying and may cause unnecessary creasing.

– Make sure the room in which the

dryer is located is well ventilated.

– Make sure the fluff filter is clean

before using the dryer.

– Check all parts of the ventilation

system on a regular basis and remove any build up of fluff etc.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice. Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

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The vent ducting should be as short, straight and smooth as possible to minimise any resistance to the air throughflow.

Contents

Caring for the environment..........................................2

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6

Operating the tumble dryer.........................................14

Control panel .....................................................14

Notes on laundry care .............................................16

Garment care label symbols .........................................16

Tips on drying ....................................................16

How to dry correctly ..............................................17

Brief instructions ..................................................17

Extra options / Delay start..........................................20

Extra options .....................................................20

Low temperature................................................20

Buzzer........................................................20

Delay start .......................................................20

Programme chart .................................................21

Changing the programme sequence .................................24

Once a programme has started ......................................24

- changing the programme........................................24

- cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme .....24

- cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry ..............24

Altering Delay start ................................................24

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................24

Time remaining ...................................................24

Electronic system lock ............................................25

Contents

Cleaning and care ................................................26

Cleaning the fluff filter ..............................................26

Cleaning the grilles in the door opening ................................27

Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................27

Problem solving guide ............................................28

Check and fault messages ..........................................28

An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................31

Other problems ...................................................32

Changing the lamp ................................................34

After Sales service................................................35

Repairs..........................................................35

Future updates (PC) ...............................................35

Appliance guarantee ...............................................35

Optional accessories ...............................................35

Installation and connection ........................................36

Front view........................................................36

Rear view ........................................................37

Installation site ....................................................37

Transporting the appliance to its installation site .......................37

Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run ...................37

Levelling the appliance...........................................38

Washer-dryer stack..............................................38

Electrical connection .............................................39

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................39

Contents

Installation - venting ..............................................40

General .........................................................40

Calculating the total duct length : .....................................41

Installation to the rear, left or right side of the appliance ...................42

Venting systems...................................................43

a Flexible ducting hose ............................................43

b Plastic piping...................................................45

c Connect directly to a wall vent .....................................46

Washer-dryer stack ................................................47

Consumption data ................................................48

Technical data ...................................................49

Programmable functions...........................................50

Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programme...............50

Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programme ..........51

Anti-crease ......................................................52

Altering the volume of the buzzer .....................................53

Altering the standard drying level in the Automatic plus programme ..........54

Extending the cooling down time .....................................55

Standby .........................................................56

Memory function ..................................................58

Clean out airways indicator ..........................................59

Keypad tone .....................................................60

Adjusting the dryer's electronics for very soft water .......................61

Extending the range of the drying levels ................................62

Warning and Safety instructions

It is essential to read these instructions.

This tumble dryer conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the tumble dryer, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

This tumble dryer is not designed for commercial use. It is

intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments.

The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.

It must only be used as a domestic appliance to dry items which

have been washed in a water solution and which are marked on the manufacturer's care label as being suitable for tumble drying. If using dry cleaning kits, do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the packaging. 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.

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.

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble

dryer unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use, clean or maintain the

tumble dryer without supervision if they have been shown how to do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

The tumble dryer is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not

allow children to play with it or near it, or to play with the controls.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally

visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.

Before connecting the tumble dryer, ensure that the connection

data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed

when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by

an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the tumble dryer (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. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee. Ensure current is not supplied to the tumble dryer until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.

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.

The 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.

In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the tumble dryer and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.

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.

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items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly

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cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc). If items have not been thoroughly cleaned there is a danger that these might self-ignite when heated, even after they have been removed from the dryer at the end of the programme.

– items (e.g. mops and floor cloths) which have been treated with

inflammable cleaning agents or which contain residues of acetone, alcohol, benzine, petrol, kerosene, stain remover, turpentine, wax and wax remover or other chemicals.

– items which have been splashed with hair lacquer, hair spray, nail

varnish remover or similar substances.

When washing such heavily soiled items, ensure that you use additional detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt, wash the items several times.

Remove all items such as lighters and matches from pockets.

Warning: Do not switch the tumble dryer off before the drying

programme has finished. If this is done, the laundry must be hung up or spread out to cool it down.

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:

items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g.

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professional dry-cleaning agents).

fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or

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rubber-like materials. For example, products made from latex foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubberised articles and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling.

– damaged items which contain padding or fillings (e.g. pillows,

jackets). When damaged, the filling can get out with the risk of igniting in the dryer.

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). The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase has been completed. As soon as the programme has finished, remove all laundry from the drum.

Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according

to the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging.

Do not let anyone sit or lean on the door, as this can cause the

tumble dryer to tip up.

Always close the door after use. This way you will avoid the

danger of: –

children climbing into the dryer or hiding things in it.

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pets or other small animals climbing into it.

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.

Do not install the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of

frost occurring. At temperatures around freezing point the tumble dryer may not be able to operate properly. The ambient room temperature should be between +2°C and +35°C.

Check all parts of the extraction system on a regular basis (e.g.

wall vent, external grille, bends in the ducting etc.) and make sure they are all free of any hindrance. A build-up of fluff will prevent a free flow of air through the system. If the dryer is to be connected to an existing ducting system, this must be checked for suitability beforehand.

The exhaust air must not be vented into a chimney or vent flue

which is in use, nor should it be connected to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces. It would be dangerous if smoke or exhaust fumes were drawn back into the room.

Warning and Safety instructions

Adequate ventilation is essential to avoid the danger of

asphyxia and toxic fumes where another appliance which also uses the room air (e.g. gas, oil or coal fired heater, continuous flow or other water heater) is installed in the same or an adjacent room. To ensure safe operation, and to prevent gases given off by these appliances being drawn back into the room, an underpressure of 4 Pa is the maximum permissible. Ventilation can be maintained by:

air inlets in the external wall which cannot be closed or blocked,

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– by fitting a window contact switch which ensures that the tumble

dryer can only be operated when the window is open.

To ensure safe operation of your dryer and to avoid an underpressure of 4 Pa or more, please seek professional advice.

Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and

fluff. 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.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Operating the tumble dryer

Control panel

a Low temperature button

Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature.

b Drying level button

with indicator lights to show the drying level selected.

c Display

See next page.

d Delay start button

This button is used for:

- Delaying the start of a programme

- Selecting the duration of the timed drying Warm air and Cool air programmes

e Buzzer button

An audible tone sounds at the end of the programme.

f Perfect Dry indicator

For all programmes with a selectable drying level. See next page.

g Check lights

For a description of these, see "Problem solving guide" / "After sales service".

h Start/Stop button

For starting or cancelling a programme. The button flashes while a programme is being selected and then lights up constantly when the programme has started.

i Programme selector

with indicator lights to show the programme selected.

j Door button

Pressing this button will open the door even when the dryer is switched off at the mains.

k On/Off button jk

For switching the dryer on and off.

Operating the tumble dryer

The display shows:

Programme duration

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Programme stage

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Drying Cooling down Finish

Check and fault messages

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The following are also selected via the display:

Duration of the Warm air and Cool air

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programmes

– Delay start

You can select a programme and set it to start at a later time. The programme will start automatically once the delay start time has a elapsed.

– Programmable functions

Default settings can be altered to adapt the dryer to different requirements. See "Programmable functions" at the end of this booklet for more details.

Perfect Dry indicator

The Perfect Dry system measures the residual content in the laundry in the sensor drying programmes to ensure perfect drying results.

The Perfect Dry indicator will light up again when the selected drying level is reached and remain on until the programme is finished.

The Perfect Dry indicator does not light up during time controlled programmes:

Woollens handcare, Cool air, Warm air, Gentle smoothing.

Programme duration / Estimated time remaining

The estimated duration (time remaining) will appear in the display. The following factors all affect the estimated time remaining: residual moisture content after spinning; type of fabric; size of load; room temperature; fluctuations in power supply.

The electronics continually assess conditions in the dryer and adjust the estimated time remaining for a more accurate reading. Because of this, the time displayed can alter during the course of a programme. Programmes can also finish earlier than expected, if, for example, particularly fine fabrics are being dried, the load is very small or items were partially dry beforehand.

After a programme has started, the electronics will estimate the duration of the programme (time remaining). The Perfect Dry indicator will flash while this is happening. After a short while, the programme duration will appear in the display and the indicator will go out.

Notes on laundry care

Garment care label symbols

Drying

q Normal/higher temperature r Reduced temperature:

Select Low temperature (for delicate textiles)

s Do not tumble dry

Ironing

I Very hot H Hot G Warm J Do not iron

Tips on drying

– Always observe the maximum

recommended loads given in the "Programme chart". Never overload the drum.

Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry, give a disappointing drying result and cause more creasing.

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Do not put soaking wet items into the tumble dryer. Spin fabrics for at least 30 seconds before drying.

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Open jackets evenly.

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Use the Automatic plus programme for drying mixed loads of cotton and minimum iron fabrics.

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Woollens and wool blends become matted and shrink if dried in a tumble dryer. They can, however, be "fluffed up" using the Woollens handcare programme.

so that they can dry

tend to

Down-filled garments

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which have a tendency to shrink, depending on the quality of the item. They can be partially dried using the Gentle smoothing programme.

Pure linen

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dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the care label, as the surface of the fabric may otherwise become rough.

Loopknit garments

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underwear) tend to shrink depending on their quality. Do not over-dry these textiles. When purchasing these garments it is advisable to take their shrinkage properties into account.

– Minimum iron fabrics

more, the larger the load. This is also the case for garments made from very fine weave fabrics, such as shirts or blouses. If in doubt, divide the garments into smaller loads.

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Starched laundry tumble dryer. To achieve the usual finish, double the amount of starch should be used.

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New dark coloured garments be washed and dried separately from light coloured garments to avoid the danger of colours running and discolouring other garments or even plastic components in the dryer. Dark coloured fibres can also settle on light coloured garments and vice versa.

should only be machine

have linings

(e.g. T-shirts and

tend to crease

can be dried in the

should

How to dry correctly

Brief instructions

The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your dryer.

A Sort the laundry

To ensure an even drying result sort laundry according to: . . . the drying level required . . . the type of fibre or weave . . . size . . . the moisture content after spinning.

Make sure that objects e.g.

detergent dispensing balls have been removed from the laundry. They could melt, and cause damage to the dryer or the laundry.

– Check seams and stitching to ensure

that padding and linings are intact.

– Fasten duvet covers and pillow

cases to prevent small items from being trapped inside them.

C Load the tumble dryer

Press the Door button to open the

door.

Load the laundry loosely into the

drum.

Do not overload the drum. See the "Programme chart" for recommended loads for each programme. Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry and give a disappointing drying result.

^ Before closing the door make sure

the fluff filter is correctly positioned.

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Fasten hooks and eyes etc.

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Tie fabric belts and apron strings.

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Sew in or remove underwiring from bras.

B Turn on the tumble dryer

Switch the dryer on by pressing the On/Off jk button in.

The tumble dryer may be switched on after loading, saving energy as the light will not come on.

Check the laundry is right inside the drum so that it cannot get trapped or damaged when the door is shut.

Shut the door either with a gentle swing, or lean against it and push it shut.

How to dry correctly

D Select a programme

Select the programme you want.

The indicator for the programme selected will light up. A drying level or extra option indicator may also light up and the duration may also be displayed.

Drying level programmes

– Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates,

Proofing, Express, Automatic plus, Denim, Shirts

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

This programme cannot be changed.

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Selecting the duration of the timed drying Cool air and Warm air programmes

The indicator light for the Delay start button will flash when the Cool air or Warm air programme is selected.

^ Press the Delay start button

repeatedly until the required duration shows in the display.

You can select the duration in stages for:

Press the drying level button repeatedly until the indicator for the drying level you want lights up (for almost all programmes).

Any of the four drying levels can be selected for the Cottons and Express programmes. A more limited range is available when using other

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Cool air: from 20 minutes up to 1:00 hour.

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Warm air: from 15 minutes up to 2:00 hours.

E Select any Extra options / Delay

start

Low temperature, Buzzer and Delay start (see "Extra options/Delay start)"

are selected by pressing the appropriate button. Anti-crease (see next page) is permanently switched on.

N.B.: It is not possible to select Delay start when using the Warm air or Cool air programmes.

How to dry correctly

F Start the programme

The Start/Stop button will flash when a programme is being selected. The flashing indicates that a programme can be started.

Press the Start/Stop button.

The Start/Stop button will now light up constantly.

The Perfect Dry indicator will flash or light up constantly with the sensor controlled drying programmes. It will not come on at all with timed drying programmes (see "Operating the tumble dryer").

Note: The duration shown in the display is an estimate and can vary.

Before the end of a programme

There is a cooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence (Cooling down will appear in the display). The programme will not finish until the cooling down phase has been completed. There is no cooling down phase at the end of the Woollens handcare programme.

G Remove the laundry when the

programme has finished

0 and Finish will appear in the display to indicate that the programme has finished. The buzzer (if selected) will sound at intervals.

The drum will continue to rotate at intervals for up to two hours to prevent laundry creasing, if you do not wish to remove it immediately (anti-crease). There is no anti-crease phase at the end of the Woollens handcare programme.

^ Press the Door button.

^ Open the door.

^ Remove the laundry.

Check that all items have been removed from the drum. If items are left in the dryer, they could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is next used.

If the dryer is switched on at the mains and the door is opened, the drum lighting will come on. It will go out a few minutes later to save energy.

Switch the dryer off by pressing the

jk button.

After every cycle, remove the fluff from the fluff filter in the door.

Close the door.

Extra options / Delay start

Extra options

Low temperature

Delicate and minimum iron fabrics with the r symbol on the care label (e.g. acrylic garments) are dried at a lower temperature. The programme duration is longer.

On some programmes Low temperature is permanently activated and so cannot be deselected.

Buzzer

A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programme has finished.

A continuous alarm will sound if there is a fault even if the buzzer has been switched off.

Delay start

You can delay the start of a programme by 30 minutes up to 24 hours.

Select a programme.

Press the Delay start button repeatedly until the required delay period shows in the display.

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The Delay start indicator light will flash.

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Times of up to 10^ are selected in steps of half an hour, and more than 10^ in one-hour steps.

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If you keep the Delay start button pressed in, the time will continue to increase up to 24^.

To begin delay start

Press the Start/Stop button.

The Delay start indicator will light up

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constantly.

Delay start times of more than 10^

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will count down in hours, and of less than 10^ in minutes to the start of the programme.

The drum will turn briefly every hour

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to help prevent creasing.

To cancel / alter delay start

Press the Start/Stop button to cancel

delay start.

^ To alter the delay start time, press the

Delay start button repeatedly until the required delay period shows in the display.

^ Press the Start/Stop button to start

the altered delay start time counting down from the beginning again.

To add laundry after the delay start time has started counting down

While the delay start time is counting down, you can still add laundry to the drum:

Switch the dryer off.

Opening the door without switching the dryer off will cancel delay start.

Open the door and add the laundry.

Close the door and switch the dryer back on again.

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