Miele T 8164 WP User manual

Operating instructions
Heat-pump dryer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essen‐
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first
time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 879 550

Caring for the environment
2
Disposal of the packing mate‐
rial
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur‐
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances of‐
ten contain valuable materials. They al‐
so contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
tentially 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.
Please dispose of it at your local com‐
munity waste collection / recycling cen‐
tre.
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 thor‐
oughly spun before drying. The high‐
er 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. Under‐
loading is uneconomical. Overload‐
ing gives a poorer quality of drying
and may cause unnecessary creas‐
ing.
– Make sure 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.

Contents
3
Caring for the environment .................................................................................. 2
Warning and Safety instructions ......................................................................... 5
Operating the tumble dryer................................................................................. 16
Control panel.......................................................................................................... 16
Before using for the first time................................................................................. 17
Laundry care......................................................................................................... 18
How to dry correctly ............................................................................................ 19
Brief instructions .................................................................................................... 19
Changing the programme sequence ................................................................. 21
Programme chart ................................................................................................. 22
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 25
Emptying the condensed water container............................................................. 25
Make sure you clean all the filters at the correct intervals..................................... 26
Cleaning the fluff filters .......................................................................................... 27
Cleaning them whilst dry .................................................................................. 27
Cleaning them with water ................................................................................. 28
Replacing them................................................................................................. 28
Fine filter ................................................................................................................ 29
Removing the fine filter..................................................................................... 29
Cleaning the fine filter ....................................................................................... 29
Cleaning the cover for the fine filter.................................................................. 30
Cleaning the heat exchanger ............................................................................ 30
Replacing.......................................................................................................... 31
Tumble dryer .......................................................................................................... 31
Problem solving guide ......................................................................................... 32
Check and fault messages .................................................................................... 32
Unsatisfactory drying results ................................................................................. 34
Other problems ...................................................................................................... 35
Changing the lamp................................................................................................. 37
After sales service ............................................................................................... 38
Repairs................................................................................................................... 38
Optional accessories ............................................................................................. 38
Guarantee: U.K....................................................................................................... 38
Guarantee: Other countries.................................................................................... 38

Contents
4
Installation and connection................................................................................. 39
Front view............................................................................................................... 39
Rear view ............................................................................................................... 40
Transporting the dryer............................................................................................ 40
Installation.............................................................................................................. 41
Building under a continuous worktop/in a row of kitchen units ....................... 41
Levelling the dryer............................................................................................. 42
Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house) ................... 42
Washer-dryer stack........................................................................................... 42
Electrical connection U.K....................................................................................... 43
Consumption data ............................................................................................... 44
Technical data ...................................................................................................... 45
Programmable functions..................................................................................... 47
Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programme............................. 47
Altering the residual moisture level in the "Minimum iron" programme................. 48
Anti-crease............................................................................................................. 49
Switching the buzzer on/off ................................................................................... 50
Altering the standard drying level in the"Automatic plus" programme.................. 51
Standby.................................................................................................................. 52
Adjusting the dryer's electronics for very soft water ............................................. 54

Warning and Safety instructions
5
 It is essential to read these instructions.
This tumble dryer complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐
propriate 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 intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
 This tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.
 It must be used only 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 us‐
ing dry cleaning kits, do so at your own risk, and follow the instruc‐
tions provided on the packaging.
Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held lia‐
ble for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 This tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physi‐
cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowl‐
edge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how
to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the conse‐
quences of incorrect operation.
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 the tumble dryer unsu‐
pervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise
and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble dry‐
er unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the tumble dryer and
do not let them play with it.
Technical safety
 Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally visi‐
ble damage.
Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.
 Before connecting the tumble dryer, ensure that the connection
data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequency) match the
mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electri‐
cian.
 Reliable and safe operation of this tumble dryer can only be as‐
sured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re‐
quirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household wiring
system tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric
shock).
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead, multi-socket adapter or similar. These can overheat
and are a fire hazard.
 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised 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.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele origi‐
nal spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 The tumble dryer must be isolated from the electricity supply in
the event of a fault and during cleaning and maintenance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 This tumble dryer must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g. on a ship).
 Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless author‐
ised to do so by Miele.
 Heat pump technology and refrigerant:
The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is con‐
densed 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 connected to the mains provided it has
been transported and installed correctly (see "Installation and
connection").
If it has not been transported as described, ensure that the rec‐
ommended standing time prior to first operation is observed. Oth‐
erwise the heat pump can be damaged.
– This tumble dryer contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. They
are hermetically sealed.
Designation: R 134a

Warning and Safety instructions
9
 Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection"
and the "Technical data".
 The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured, in order to
disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains.
 Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and
the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc. This would hinder
a sufficient flow of air to the dryer.
 Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after
installation.
Correct use
 The maximum load for this tumble dryer is 7.0 kg (dry weight).
The maximum recommended loads for individual programmes are
given in the Programme chart.
 To prevent the risk of fire, do not connect the tumble dryer via a
controllable socket (e.g. a timer or a peak-load switch-off device).
If the drying programme is interrupted before the end of the cooling
down phase, this could cause the laundry to self-ignite.

Warning and Safety instructions
10
 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 depos‐
its (such as cosmetics, lotions etc). If items have not been thor‐
oughly 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 floor cloths) which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents or which contain residues of ace‐
tone, alcohol, benzene, petrol, kerosene, stain remover, turpen‐
tine, 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 suffi‐
cient detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt, wash
the items several times.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Remove all items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches).
 Warning: Do not switch the dryer off before the drying pro‐
gramme has finished. If this is done, the laundry must be hung up or
spread out to cool it down.
 Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according
to the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging.
 To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried
in this tumble dryer:
– Items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professio‐
nal dry-cleaning agents).
– Items 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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-ig‐
niting). 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.
 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 dan‐
ger 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 used without fluff filters or
– with damaged fluff filters, or
– with a damaged plinth filter.
This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would
cause a fault.
 The fluff filters must be cleaned after every drying cycle.
 The fluff filters and the plinth filter must be thoroughly dried after
cleaning. Do not replace them if they are damp or wet. 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 hoses.

Warning and Safety instructions
13
 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 if con‐
sumed.
 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 over time.
 The tumble dryer must not be hosed down.

Warning and Safety instructions
14
Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)
 Only use genuine Miele original fragrance flacons.
 The fragrance flacon must be stored in its packaging so please
make sure you retain this.
 Caution. The fragrance can leak out of the flacon. Make sure that
you always keep the flacon, or the fluff filter with the flacon inserted
in it, in a horizontal position when carrying and do not tip or place
down on any surface.
 Use an absorbent cloth to wipe up any fragrance which has
leaked out of the flacon onto the floor, the dryer or any dryer compo‐
nents (e.g. the fluff filter) immediately.
 If fragrance which has leaked out of a flacon: comes into contact
with the skin - wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water;
comes in contact with the eyes - rinse the eyes with clean water for
at least 15 minutes; is swallowed - rinse out the mouth thoroughly
with clean water. Seek medical advice in the case of contact with
the eyes or if fragrance has been swallowed.
 If fragrance which has leaked out of a flacon comes in contact
with clothing, change the clothing immediately. Wash the clothing or
any cloths used for mopping up fragrance thoroughly with plenty of
water and detergent.
 There is the risk of fire or damage to the tumble dryer if the follow‐
ing instructions are not observed:
– Never refill a flacon with fragrance.
– Never use a faulty fragrance flacon.
 Dispose of an empty fragrance flacon with the household waste
and never use it for any other purpose.
 Please also observe the information supplied with the fragrance
flacon.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Accessories
 Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with
this appliance. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance
and product liability claims will be invalidated.
 The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine
in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit (availa‐
ble to order) to match your tumble dryer and washing machine is re‐
quired.
 If you order a plinth for this tumble dryer (available from Miele as
an optional accessory - depending on country), make sure it is the
correct one.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐
ance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Operating the tumble dryer
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Control panel
aDisplay h min
See the following page for more information.
bIndicator lights
See"Problem solving guide"
The PC check light is also used by service technicians to run diagnostic
checks on your tumble dryer and may be used to update programming data in
the future.
cStart button
Press the Start button to start a programme
The Start indicator light will flash as soon as the programme can be started. It
lights up constantly once the programme has started.
dProgramme selector
The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
eOn/Off button 
To switch the appliance on or off / to interrupt a programme.
or the programme duration will light up as confirmation that the tumble dryer
has been switched on.
fDoor button
Pressing this button will open the door even when the appliance is not switch‐
ed on at the mains.

Operating the tumble dryer
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Display h min
The display shows:
– the programme duration (h min =
hours and minutes)
– Check and fault messages
– Settings
The settings are used to tailor the
dryer's electronics to suit your indi‐
vidual requirements.
See "Settings" for more information.
Estimated time remaining
After the start of a programme the esti‐
mated programme duration will appear
in the h min display in hours and mi‐
nutes (estimated time remaining). The
only exception to this are the Timed
drying programmes which last for 20
minutes.
The estimated duration (time remaining)
will appear in the display. The following
factors all affect the estimated time re‐
maining: residual moisture content after
spinning; type of fabric; size of load;
room temperature; fluctuations in power
supply. The electronics continually as‐
sess conditions in the appliance 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. Pro‐
grammes can also finish earlier than ex‐
pected, if, for example, particularly fine
fabric is being dried, the load is very
small or items were partially dry before‐
hand.
Drum lighting
If the dryer is switched on at the mains
and the door is opened, the drum light‐
ing will come on. It will go out a few mi‐
nutes later to save energy.
Before using for the first time
Ensure that the dryer is installed
and connected to the electricity sup‐
ply 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.

Laundry care
18
Care symbols
Drying
/Normal/low temperature
Drying is carried out at a low
temperature in every pro‐
gramme in this dryer, so you
do not need to sort your gar‐
ments according to whether
they have the /symbol.
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
Very hot
Hot
Warm
Do not iron
Tips on drying
– Always observe the maximum rec‐
ommended loads given in the "Pro‐
gramme chart". Never overload the
drum.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry, give a
disappointing drying result and
cause more creasing.
– Open jackets so that they can dry
evenly
– Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer to dry them; spin them
thoroughly for at least 30 seconds af‐
ter washing.
– Use the Automatic plus programme
for drying mixed loads of cottons and
minimum iron fabrics
– Pure linen should only be machine
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the garment care la‐
bel, 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 gar‐
ments 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 se‐
lect a suitable programme. If in
doubt, divide the garments into
smaller loads and select Gentle tum‐
ble or Gentle smoothing.
– 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 disco‐
louring other garments or even plas‐
tic components in the dryer. Dark
coloured fibres can also settle on
light coloured garments and vice ver‐
sa.

How to dry correctly
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Brief instructions
The headings numbered (, , ...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
dryer.
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. de‐
tergent 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 be‐
ing rolled up inside them.
– Fasten hooks and eyes.
– Fasten any loose belts and ties
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any
loose wiring in bras, shirt collar stiff‐
eners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
Turn on the tumble dryer
The tumble dryer may be switched on
after loading, saving energy as the light
will not come on.
Switch the dryer on by pressing the
On/Off button in.
Load the tumble dryer
Press the Door button to open the
door.
Unfold the laundry and load loosely
into the drum.
Do not overload the drum. See the
"Programme chart" for recommen‐
ded 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 in
the door.
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
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Select a programme
Turn the programme selector clock‐
wise or anti-clockwise to the required
programme.
Start the programme.
Press the Start button.
The indicator light for the Start button
will now light up constantly.
Notes
– The programme duration shown in
the display is an estimation and can
vary.
– This dryer measures residual mois‐
ture content in the laundry to ensure
perfect drying results. However, if dry
laundry is loaded into the drum, it will
be dried/aired for a set duration.
Avoid overdrying items of laundry as
these can become damaged.
Remove the laundry when the pro‐
gramme has finished
There is a cooling down phase at the
end of the drying sequence The pro‐
gramme is not finished until lights up
and the buzzer sounds.
The drum will continue to rotate at in‐
tervals 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 duration of the cooling down phase
is variable; see "Settings".
Press the Door button.
Open the door.
Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been re‐
moved from the drum. If items are
left in the dryer, they could be dam‐
aged by overdrying when the dryer is
next used.
Press the button to switch the
dryer off.
Clean the fluff filters
Close the door.
Empty the condensed water contain‐
er.