Miele T 8000 WP SUPERTRONIC User manual

Operating instructions
for heat pump tumble dryer
T 8000 WP SUPERTRONIC
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 07 991 360
en-GB

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.
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.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of energy:
–Make sure that your laundry is
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
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 the fluff
from the surfaces of the fluff filters
(see "Cleaning and Care").
–Clean the fine filters when prompted
to do so.
Caring for the environment
2

Caring for the environment..........................................2
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Operating the tumble dryer.........................................11
Control panel .....................................................11
Selector sensors ..................................................12
Structure of the main menu ..........................................14
Miele{home .....................................................16
Before using for the first time.......................................17
Notes on laundry care .............................................19
Garment care label symbols .........................................19
Tips on drying ....................................................19
1. Sort the laundry and loading the drum .............................20
2. Select a programme.............................................21
3. Start the programme ............................................24
4. Programme end - unload the drum ................................26
Extra options ....................................................27
Freshen up.......................................................27
Gentle tumble ....................................................27
Favourite programmes ............................................28
Programme chart .................................................30
Contents
3

Cleaning and care ................................................34
Emptying the condensed water container...............................34
Make sure you clean all the filters at the correct intervals...................35
Cleaning the surfaces of the fluff filters .................................36
1. In the door...................................................36
2. In the door opening ...........................................36
Cleaning the fine filters .............................................37
1. Cleaning the fine filter in the door.................................37
2. Cleaning the fine filters in the door opening. ........................39
3. Cleaning the fine filter in front of the heat exchanger unit ..............40
Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................41
Problem solving guide ............................................42
Check and fault messages in the display ...............................42
An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................44
Other problems ...................................................45
Changing the lamp ................................................47
After Sales service................................................48
Repairs..........................................................48
Future updates (PC) ...............................................48
Appliance guarantee ...............................................48
Optional accessories ...............................................48
Installation ......................................................49
Front view........................................................49
Rear view ........................................................50
Transporting the dryer ..............................................50
Installation site ....................................................51
Building under a continuous worktop/ in a row of kitchen units .............51
Levelling the appliance...........................................52
Washer-dryer stack..............................................52
External condensed water outlet ......................................53
Arranging the drain hose .........................................53
External drainage via a sink or gully ................................54
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve .....................54
Contents
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Electrical connection .............................................56
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................56
Consumption data ................................................57
Technical data ...................................................58
Settings menu ...................................................59
Open the Settings menu ............................................59
Language J......................................................59
Time ............................................................60
Drying levels .....................................................60
Code ...........................................................61
Buzzer ..........................................................63
Keypad tone .....................................................63
Brightness .......................................................63
Contrast .........................................................63
Display / keypad illumination .........................................63
Memory .........................................................64
Anti-crease.......................................................64
Contents
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~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 in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as
–Hostels and guest houses
~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" for
freshening up garments in a tumble
dryer do so at your own risk, and follow
the instructions 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 of the tumble
dryer.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience or knowledge, unless
they are supervised whilst using it or
have been shown how to use it
correctly by a person responsible for
their safety.
Safety with children
~Keep children away from the tumble
dryer at all times. It is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury do not allow
them to play on or near it or to play with
its controls. Supervise children whilst
you are using it.
~Older children may only use it if its
operation has been clearly explained to
them, and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of incorrect
use.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

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 connected
load) 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
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present 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).
~The heat pump technology in the
tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is
condensed by a compressor and led in
a closed circuit through the heat
exchanger unit where heat exchange
with the circulating drying air takes
place.
It is normal for humming noises caused
by the heat pump technology to be
heard during the drying process. This
does 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 connected to the
mains provided it has been
transported and installed correctly
(see "Installation").
~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).
~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.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
tumble dryer until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

~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.
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
~In the event of a fault or for cleaning
purposes, the tumble dryer is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is disconnected, or
the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~This tumble dryer may only be used
in mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
~Do not make any alterations to the
tumble dryer, unless authorised to do
so by Miele.
~In countries where there are 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
8

Correct use
~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).
If items have not been thoroughly
cleaned there is a danger that these
might ignite when heated, even after
they have been removed from the
dryer at the end of the programme.
– items (e.g. mops and floorheads)
which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents or
contain residues of acetone, alcohol,
benzine, petrol, stain remover,
turpentine, wax, 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 sufficient
detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.
~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following 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. 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 it 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.
Ensure that you always wait until the
end of the programme before removing
the laundry.
~Warning: Do not switch the tumble
dryer off before the end of the drying
programme. If this was done and the
laundry was then removed immediately
it could give off a great amount of heat.
~Fabric conditioner and similar
products must be used according to
the instructions on the manufacturer's
packaging.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~The tumble dryer must not be used:
–without the fluff filters in place or if
the fluff filters are damaged in any
way.
–without the fine filters in place or if
the fine filters are damaged in 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 (see
"Cleaning and Care").
~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
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.
~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.
~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 onto or into the
dryer or hiding things in it.
–pets or other small animals climbing
into it.
~The tumble dryer must not be hosed
down.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele spare parts
and accessories with this tumble dryer.
If non-Miele parts are used, 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

Control panel
aMiele{home
Symbol for Miele|home enabled
appliance
bInformation sensor :
The sensor lights up when
information about the menu in the
display is available.
cService interface
This is used by service technicians
to run diagnostic checks on your
machine, or to update programming
data in the future.
dSelector sensors
A sensor is active when it is lit up.
See next page for more information.
eDisplay
For showing:
–the functions selected
–the programme sequence
–information
–error messages
–the time of day
–the position of an entry using the
scroll bar
fClear sensor U
–For returning to the previous menu.
–For returning to the main menu when
touched twice.
– For deleting the values set
previously.
– For cancelling the programme.
gStart sensor
The programme selected is started
by touching this sensor when it is
illuminated green.
hKbutton
For switching the dryer on and off.
To save energy the dryer will switch
off automatically 15 minutes after the
end of the programme/anti-crease
phase or 15 minutes after the dryer is
switched on if it is not operated.
i/button
For opening the door. The dryer
does not need to be switched on at
the mains.
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Selector sensors
The selector sensors are on the left and right of the display.
They light up when they are active. The selector sensors are
used for the following:
Selecting an option
A dot (#) next to an option indicates that it can be selected.
The selector sensor on the left is active when the dot (#)isin
front of the word, the selector sensor on the right is active
when the dot (#) is behind the word or symbol.
Scrolling through the menus
If the menu lists more options than are visible in the display, a
scroll bar will appear on the right to show the position in the
list:
\
\
\
Main menu 10:21 [
[
$Favourite programmes
#Cottons
!Minimum iron m
The sensors on the right can be used to scroll up or down the
list. Each touch of the sensor will move the list up or down
one line.
A dotted line will appear under the last option in the list.
Changing a value in the display
Time [
[
[
+$
10 :21 –#
OK !
Use the +and -sensors on the right to alter the value
highlighted. Once altered confirm the value with the lOK
sensor at the bottom right hand side.
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Favourite programmes
You can save up to ten of your own
customised programmes under names
of your choice.
Drying assistant
This helps you find the correct wash
programme. The drying assistant
guides you step by step so that you
can select the best programme for the
fabrics and garments you want to dry.
Settings menu
The Settings menu !is used to alter the
tumble dryer's electronics to suit
different requirements. See "Settings
menu" for more details.
Information sensor :
The Information sensor :will light up if
information about an option is available.
Touch the sensor if you want to read
the information.
Programme sequence display
Symbols in the display show which
section of the programme has been
reached.
Symbol Programme sequence
RStart at / Finish at
GDrying
IMachine iron
GHand iron rr
HHand iron r
ENormal
FNormal+
7Cooling down / Cancel
CCool air
DWarm air
OAnti-crease/Finish
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Structure of the main menu
Favourite programmes
–Favourite programmes
(listed alphabetically)
–Create
–Change
–Delete
Cottons
– Minimum iron
– Delicates
– .... – Drying level: (depending on programme)
– .... – Duration (depending on programme)
– Extras (depending on programme)
– Start at
– Finish at
Drying tips
– Cottons*
–Delicates*
–Cotton + synthetic*
–Woollens
–Silks
–Microfibre*
–Linen*
* This option has further choices.
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Settings !
–Language !
–Time*
–Buzzer
–Drying levels*
–Code
–Keypad tone
–Brightness
–Contrast
– Display / keypad illumination
– Memory
– Anti-crease
– Miele|home**
– Remote control**
* This option has further sub-menus.
** Appears if the dryer has been fitted with the optional communication module.
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Miele|home enabled appliances send information via the household wiring
network cto the master appliance d/eabout the operational status of the
appliances, as well as information about the progress of the programme.
This dryer is communication enabled
and can be linked into the Miele|home
system via a communication module a
(optional accessory).
Information is displayed via:
– The SuperVision appliance d
The status of other appliances in the
system can be shown in the display
of the SuperVision appliance.
–InfoControl XIC 2100 e
Information transmitted from the
appliances can be displayed
accoustically and optically in a
mobile master unit in the vicinity of
the house.
You can use both the SuperVision
appliance and the InfoControl unit at
the same time.
Optional accessories required
– Communication module
This must be fitted by a Miele service
technician.
– Mobile InfoControl unit
Both of these are supplied with their
own installation and operating
instructions.
The home of the future
The Miele|home system is capable of
expansion. In the future,
communication enabled appliances will
be able to be operated via a PC or a
mobile phone.
Miele{home
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Before using the dryer for the first time ensure that it is
correctly installed and connected. See "Installation".
,If the tumble dryer has not been transported as
described in "Installation" then it must be left to stand for at
least 1 hour before it is connected to the electricity supply.
Otherwise the heat pump may become damaged.
Preparing the dryer for use is done in five steps. The dryer
guides you automatically through steps 1. to 5.
1. Welcome screen
^Switch the dryer on with the Kbutton.
The welcome screen will appear in the display for 3 seconds.
The display for setting the language will then appear.
2. Set the language
\
\
\
Sprache 10:21 [
[
[
$deutsch (
#english p
!español OK !
^Select the language you want.
^The sensors on the right can be used to scroll up or down
the list.
^Confirm the language you have selected with OK.
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3. Set the time of day (if required)
Enter the time of day.
Time [
[
[
+$
10 :21 –#
OK !
^Use +and -to set the hour.
^Confirm with OK. Then set the minutes and confirm with OK.
4. Miele|home message
This communication enabled dryer can transmit programme
data through the power lines to the Miele|home system if it
has been fitted with a communication module (optional
accessory).
^Confirm the message with OK.
5. Continue setting the dryer up as described in the Operating instruction manual.
The dryer is correctly set up once a programme lasting
longer than one hour has been run (See "2. Selecting a
programme").
The welcome screen and request to set the language will
appear in the screen after switching the dryer on again if a
programme lasting less than 1 hour was run.
^Confirm the message with OK.
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Garment care label symbols
Drying
q/rNormal/low temperature
Drying is carried out at a low
temperature in every
programme, so you do not need
to sort your garments according
to whether they have the qor
rsymbol.
sDo not tumble dry
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.
– Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer. Spin fabrics for at least
30 seconds before drying.
–Use the Automatic plus programme
for drying mixed loads of cotton and
minimum iron fabrics.
–Open jackets so that they can dry
evenly.
–Pure linen should only be machine
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 (e.g. T-shirts and
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 tend to crease
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 can be dried in the
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
– New dark coloured garments should
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.
–Use the Drying basket programme
for drying / airing items which are not
suitable for drying with mechanical
action. Important: You must use a
Miele drying basket (optional
accessory).
Notes on laundry care
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Prepare the laundry
To ensure an even drying result sort the
washed 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, pillow cases
etc. to prevent small items from
being rolled up inside them.
– Fasten zips, hooks and eyes etc.
– Tie fabric belts and apron strings.
– Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
Load the tumble dryer
^Press the abutton 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.
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.
1. Sort the laundry and loading the drum
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