Miele T 8002 VENT ED DRYER - OPERATING AND Specification sheet

Vented Dryer
T 8002
T 8003
T 8005
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 879 010
en - US, CA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before loading the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Turn on the dryer and load the laundry ................................7
2. Select a program .................................................7
3. Select a drying option (if needed) ....................................9
4. Select the dryness level...........................................10
5. Select the buzzer (if desired).......................................10
6. Start the program................................................11
7. At the end of a program...........................................11
Canceling or changing a program ....................................12
Adding or removing laundry during a program...........................12
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dryer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the lint filters ..............................................14
Cleaning the exterior and the control panel .............................16
Cleaning the drum .................................................16
Changing the light bulb .............................................17
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Washer / Dryer Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation site ....................................................27
Installation beneath a counter ........................................28
Leveling the dryer .................................................29
Determining the position of the exhaust connection .......................29
Installation tips ....................................................30
Exhaust connection ................................................31
Direct wall connection ..............................................32
How to calculate the effective duct length ..............................33
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contents
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,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:
~It is essential to read all instructions
before using the appliance.
~Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used
near children. Always close the door
after use to prevent child hazards.
~Before this appliance is removed for
service or discarded, remove the door
to the drying compartment.
~Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
~Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to the weather.
~Do not tamper
with the controls.
~Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
these operating instructions. Repairs to
electrical appliances should only be
performed by qualified personnel.
Incorrectly repaired machines may
pose a considerable risk to the user.
~Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the fabric
manufacturer.
~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following textiles must not be dried in
this dryer:
–items which have not been washed.
–items, such as work-wear, exposed
to grease, oils, or other deposits
(such as lotions or cosmetics) in your
dryer. If these items have not been
thoroughly cleaned there is a danger
that they may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause
the laundry to ignite when heated
even after being removed from the
dryer.
– items that have been previously
cleaned, washed, soaked or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents
or other flammable or explosive
substances. They may give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
– items treated with flammable
cleaning agents or items containing
acetone, alcohol, petrol, stain
remover, wax or chemicals from
buffing, etc.
–items which have been splashed with
hair spray, nail polish remover, etc.
When washing heavily soiled items
ensure that sufficient detergent is
used with a high temperature. If in
doubt wash the item several times.
–items containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like
materials.
–items with padding or filling (e.g.
pillows or jackets) which have been
damaged. Loose filling could catch
fire.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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~Allow the dryer to complete each
stage of the program selected,
including the cooling down phase. This
will ensure that the items being
removed are not too hot to handle
~Clean the lint filter before or after
each load.
~Keep the area around the air intake
(toe-kick) and adjacent surrounding
areas free from lint, dust and dirt.
~The interior of the machine and
exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified personnel.
This dryer is intended for
residential use only!
~GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into a
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
~WARNING – Improper connection of
the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified electrician if you are
in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
~Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance: if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ae- "Programs" buttons
For selecting a drying program.
b"Options" buttons
For selecting a drying option.
c"Dryness" button
For selecting the dryness level of the
finished laundry.
d"Status" display
Shows the current cycle of the drying
program.
e"Buzzer" button
When selected, a buzzer will sound
at the end of the program.
f"FAULT" indicators
An illuminated indicator will alert you
if the child lock has been activated
or if a fault occurred.
g"Start/Stop" button
Starts and stops a program.
Interrupts a program when pressed.
Flashes during program selection
and lights once the program starts.
h"Door" button
Opens the door when the program
has finished. If the dryer is on, the
drum interior will light when the door
is opened. If the door is left open, the
light will go off after a few minutes to
save energy.
i"On/Off" button
Turns power to the machine on and
off.
Control panel
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The dryer must be correctly installed
and connected before the first use.
Please refer to the "Installation
Instructions".
^Before using for the first time, clean
the drum with a cloth.
Before drying, check fabric care
labels for special drying instructions.
qDry with normal temperature
rDry with low temperature
(select "Gentle" option)
sDo not dry in a tumble dryer
– Do not overload the drum!
Overloading the dryer will result in
poor drying results and wrinkling.
–Knitted fabrics and flannel tend to
shrink when washed and dried for
the first time. Do not over dry these
fabrics.
–To prevent discoloration, do not dry
new, dark-colored fabrics with
light-colored items.
–Close zippers and tie up fabric belts
and apron ties to prevent tangles
and damage to clothing.
–Do not dry items that may melt or
ignite in the dryer, such as plastics,
rubber or sneakers.
Program recommendations
Normal
–Cottons and Permanent Press blends
Wrinkle-free
–Permanent Press:
select the Hand Iron dryness level
and reduce the load size for best
drying results
–Delicate fabrics, such as polyester:
select the Gentle option to reduce
creasing
– Pure linen and down filled items
Woolens
– Wool and wool blends
Smooth
– Linen
– Permanent Press (cottons, blends
and synthetics)
Sturdy
–Durable Cottons and Permanent
Press
Fluff / 20 min / 45 min
–All fabric types
Before loading the dryer
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1. Turn on the dryer and load
the laundry
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn on
the dryer.
^Press the "Door" button to open the
door.
^Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
^Make sure the lint filters are in place.
^Close the door.
For best results use liquid fabric
softener when washing laundry.
To prevent fabric damage, check
that laundry will not be caught in the
closed door.
2. Select a program
^Press the eor -button until the
desired program indicator lights.
Using the dryer
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Program When to use Note
Normal Available drying options: Turbo, Full load, Gentle, Anti-crease
Extra Dry Multi-layer, mixed loads of sturdy cottons,
e.g. jeans, towels.
The "Extra Dry" program should not be
selected for jersey materials.
Items may shrink.
More Dry Uniform loads of cottons,
e.g. sheets, underwear, socks. -
Normal Knitted items that may shrink,
e.g. jersey material or lightweight cottons.
If items are still damp, dry again using
"More Dry".
Less Dry Cotton or linen fabrics to be left damp for
ironing. -
Hand Iron If fabrics are too damp, dry again using
"Less Dry".
Rotary Iron Cotton or linen fabrics which will be ironed
with a rotary iron.
To prevent moisture loss, roll up the
laundry until ready to iron.
Wrinkle-free Available drying options: Turbo, Gentle, Anti-crease
More Dry Synthetic permanent press items
e.g. pants and shirts. -
Normal Permanent press and blended fabrics,
e.g. cotton/synthetic.
Less Dry Permanent press and blended fabrics
requiring an ironed finish.
Reduce load size for fabrics that wrinkle
easily.
Special Programs Available drying options: Anti-crease only available in Fluff,
Sturdy
Woolens Delicate items which allow machine
drying.
Remove items immediately at the end of
the program, while still slightly damp.
Allow items to air dry.
Smooth Program for reducing creasing of cotton,
linen or permanent press fabrics made of
cotton, blends or synthetics.
-
Sturdy Mixed loads of cotton and permanent
press items. -
Fluff Individual items to be freshened and
fluffed with cool air.
Reduce load size.
TIMED CYCLES Available drying options: Gentle, Anti-crease
20 min For individual items or very small loads,
e.g. beach towels, swimsuits. -
45 min
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3. Select a drying option
(if needed)
^A drying option can be selected or
deselected with each press of the
button.
OPTIONS
Turbo
Fast drying for sturdy fabrics with
increased temperature and a reduced
program length.
Full load
Select this option for efficient drying of
a standard size load.
Gentle
For drying delicate fabrics at a lower
temperature with an extended program
time.
Anti-crease
Prevents wrinkles if laundry is not
removed immediately after the end of a
program. The drum periodically rotates
for about 1 hour.
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4. Select the dryness level
The dryness level can be selected in
the "Normal" and "Wrinkle-free"
programs. (The dryness level of the
other programs cannot be adjusted.)
^Press the selection button until the
desired indicator illuminates.
In the "Wrinkle-free" program, only
"More Dry", "Normal" and "Less Dry" can
be selected.
5. Select the buzzer (if desired)
^Press the "Buzzer" button to have a
tone beep at the end of the program.
Indicator light:
on = buzzer selected
off = buzzer not selected
To adjust the buzzer volume:
–turn the dryer on
–close the door
– select a program
– if the indicator is lit, press the
"Buzzer" button so the indicator light
goes out.
^Press and hold the "Buzzer" button
until its indicator is lit and you hear
the desired volume and tone.
Using the dryer
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