Miele T8866WP User Manual

Operating instructions

for heat pump tumble dryer T 8866 WP

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. 09 388 540

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.

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

– Make sure that the room temperature

is not too high. If there are other heat producing appliances in the room in which the dryer is located, make sure the room is well ventilated and switch the other appliances off, if possible.

– After every cycle remove fluff from

the surfaces of the fluff filters.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice.

Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

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

Gentle tumble ..................................................20

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

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

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

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

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

Cleaning and care ................................................25

Emptying the condensed water container...............................25

Make sure you clean all the filters at the correct intervals...................26

When to clean the surfaces of the fluff filters ..........................26

When to clean the fine filter .......................................26

Contents

Cleaning the surfaces of the fluff filters .................................27

Cleaning them whilst dry .........................................27

Cleaning with water .............................................28

Replacing the filters .............................................28

Fine filter ........................................................29

Removing .....................................................29

Cleaning the fine filter ............................................29

Cleaning the cover for the fine filter .................................30

Cleaning the heat exchanger ......................................30

Replacing .....................................................31

Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................31

Problem solving guide ............................................32

Check and fault messages ..........................................32

An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................34

Other problems ...................................................35

Cleaning the cooling fins (bottom right grille) ............................37

Changing the lamp ................................................38

After Sales service................................................39

Repairs..........................................................39

Future updates (PC) ...............................................39

Appliance guarantee ...............................................39

Optional accessories ...............................................39

Installation and connection ........................................40

Front view........................................................40

Rear view ........................................................41

Transporting the dryer ..............................................41

Installation site ....................................................42

Building under a continuous worktop/ in a row of kitchen units .............42

Levelling the appliance...........................................43

Washer-dryer stack..............................................43

Contents

External condensed water outlet ......................................44

Arranging the drain hose .........................................44

External drainage via a sink or gully ................................45

Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve .....................45

Electrical connection .............................................47

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................47

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

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

Electronic system lock ............................................51

Programmable functions...........................................52

Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programme...............52

Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programme ..........53

Anti-crease ......................................................54

Altering the volume of the buzzer .....................................55

Altering the residual moisture level in the Automatic plus programme .........56

Standby .........................................................57

Memory function ..................................................59

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

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

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

Optional accessories..............................................63

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.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

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.

Heat pump technology and refrigerant:

The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is condensed by the compressor and led in a closed circuit through the heat exchanger unit where heat exchange with the circulating drying air takes place.

– The humming noises caused by the heat pump are normal and do

not impair the efficient functioning of the dryer.

– The refrigerant is not flammable or explosive.

– In general it is not necessary to leave the dryer standing for any

length of time before it is put into operation provided it has been transported correctly (see "Installation"). However, if it has not been transported as described, ensure that the recommended standing time prior to first operation is observed. Otherwise the heat pump can be damaged.

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 filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged in

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any way.

without the fine filters in place of if the fine filters are damaged in

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any way.

This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would cause a fault.

After every cycle remove fluff from the surfaces of the fluff filters.

The fluff filters and the fine filters must be thoroughly dried after

cleaning. Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults.

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. There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump and in the drain hose.

If the water is drained externally 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.

Condensed water is not drinking water. It can cause health

problems in both people and animals.

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

fluff. Dust drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages in the heat exchanger unit over time.

The tumble dryer must not be hosed down.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 Gentle tumble button

Delicate fabrics are dried using reduced mechanical action.

b Drying level button

with indicator lights to show the drying level selected for sensor controlled drying programmes. See also "How to dry correctly".

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 programme.

e Buzzer button

An audible tone sounds at the end of the programme.

f Perfect Dry indicator

For all sensor controlled drying programmes. See next page.

g Check lights

See "Problem solving guide" and "After sales service" for a description of these.

h Start/Stop button

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

i Programme selector

Can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. Indicator lights 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 jkbutton

For switching the appliance 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 selected via the display:

Duration of the Warm air programme

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Delay start.

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You can select a programme and set it to start automatically at a later time.

– Programmable functions.

Default settings can be altered to adapt the dryer to different requirements. See "Programmable functions".

Perfect Dry indicator

The Perfect Dry system measures the residual moisture content in the laundry in sensor controlled programmes to ensure perfect drying results. 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. 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, Proofing, Warm air, Gentle smoothing.

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 machine 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 fabric is being dried, the load is very small or items were partially dry beforehand.

Before using for the first time

Ensure that the dryer is installed and connected to the electricity supply correctly. If the tumble dryer has not been transported as described in "Installation and connection" then it must be left to stand for at least 1 hour before it is connected to the electricity supply.

Notes on laundry care

Garment care label symbols

Drying

q/r Normal/low temperature

Drying is carried out at a low temperature in every programme in this dryer, so you do not need to sort your garments according to whether they have the q or r symbol.

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 cottons and minimum iron fabrics.

so that they can dry

Pure linen

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dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the garment 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

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more, the larger the load. This is also the case for garments made from very fine weave fabrics, such as shirts or blouses. Make sure you select a suitable programme. If in doubt, divide the garments into smaller loads and select the Gentle tumble extra option.

– 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

(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, Outerwear,

Express, Automatic plus, Shirts, Denim, Hygiene

the drying level for the Hygiene programme cannot be changed.

Note

You can extend the range of the drying levels for some programmes (see "Programmable functions").

Gentle smoothing, Woollens, Proofing programmes

These programmes cannot be

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changed.

Selecting the duration of the timed drying Warm air programme

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

^ Press the Delay start button

repeatedly until the required duration shows in the display.

You can select a duration of 20 minutes up to 2:00 hours in 10 minute steps.

Press the drying level button repeatedly until the indicator for the drying level you want lights up.

Any of the four drying levels can be selected for the Cottons and Express programmes. The choice of drying level is limited for the other programmes and

E Select any Extra options / Delay

start

Gentle tumble, Buzzer and Delay start are selected by pressing the

appropriate button (see "Extra options/Delay start"). Anti-crease (see next page) is permanently switched on.

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

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 only 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").

Please note: The programme 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 light up). The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase has been completed.

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.

will go out and the Start/Stop button will flash slowly. See also "Programmable functions".

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.

^ Press the jk button to switch the

dryer off.

^ Clean the fluff filters.

^ 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.

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 phase). There is no anti-crease phase at the end of the Woollens programme.

The dryer has a standby mode: after the programme has finished the display

Extra options / Delay start

Extra options

The relevant indicator light will come on when the option is selected.

Gentle tumble

For drying items which can be dried in a tumble dryer but which are particularly susceptible to creasing or which are not suitable for drying with a great deal of mechanical action. When this option is selected, the drum will rotate less frequently. The programme duration is longer. If in doubt, reduce the load.

Buzzer

A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a maximum of 1 hour) to let you know the programme has finished. The buzzer will always sound when there is a fault, even if it has been switched off.

Delay start

Delay start allows you to delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 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 i0^ are selected in steps of half an hour, and more than i0^ in one-hour steps.

If you keep the Delay start button

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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 i0^

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will count down in hours, and of less than i0^ 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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