Miele T 8826 WP User manual

Operating instructions
for heat pump tumble dryer
T 8826 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. M.-Nr. 09 263 310
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
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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 overview..............................................21
Changing the programme sequence .................................24
Once a programme has started ......................................24
- changing the programme........................................24
- cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme .....24
- cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry ..............24
Altering Delay start ................................................24
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................24
Time remaining ...................................................24
Electronic system lock ............................................25
Contents
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Cleaning and care ................................................26
Emptying the condensed water container ..............................26
Make sure you clean all the filters at the correct intervals. ..................27
Cleaning the surfaces of the fluff filters .................................28
1. In the door...................................................28
2. In the door opening ...........................................28
Cleaning the fine filters .............................................29
1. Cleaning the fine filter in the door.................................29
2. Cleaning the fine filters in the door opening.........................31
3. Cleaning the fine filter in front of the heat exchanger unit ..............32
Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................33
Problem solving guide ............................................34
Check and fault messages ..........................................34
An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................36
Other problems ...................................................37
Cleaning the cooling fins (bottom right grille) ............................39
Changing the lamp ................................................40
After Sales service................................................41
Repairs..........................................................41
Future updates (PC) ...............................................41
Appliance guarantee ...............................................41
Optional accessories ...............................................41
Installation ......................................................42
Front view........................................................42
Rear view ........................................................43
Transporting the dryer ..............................................43
Installation site ....................................................44
Building under a continuous worktop/ in a row of kitchen units .............44
Levelling the appliance...........................................45
Washer-dryer stack..............................................45
External condensed water outlet ......................................46
Arranging the drain hose .........................................46
External drainage via a sink or gully ................................47
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve .....................47
Contents
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Electrical connection .............................................49
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................49
Consumption data ................................................50
Technical data ...................................................51
Programming 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
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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 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
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~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
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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
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~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 dyer 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
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Correct use
~To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried
in this appliance:
–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 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.
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~To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be tumble dried:
–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
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.
–pets or other small animals climbing into it.
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~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 of 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.
~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
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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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Control panel
aGentle tumble button
Delicate fabrics are dried using
reduced mechanical action.
bDrying level button
with indicator lights
cDisplay
See next page.
dDelay start button
This button is used for:
- Delaying the start of a programme
- Selecting the duration of the timed
drying Warm air and Cool air
programmes
eBuzzer button
An audible tone sounds at the end of
the programme.
fPerfect Dry indicator
For all sensor controlled drying
programmes. See next page.
gCheck lights
See the next page and also
"Cleaning and care", "Problem
solving guide" and "After sales ser-
vice".
hStart/Stop button
For starting or cancelling a
programme.
The indicator light flashes while a
programme is being selected and is
then on constantly after the
programme has started.
iProgramme selector
with indicator lights
jDoor button
Pressing this button will open the
door even when the tumble dryer is
switched off at the mains.
kOn/Off button jk
For switching the dryer on and off.
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The display shows:
–Programme duration
–Programme stage
Drying
Cooling down
Finish
–Check and fault messages
The following are also selected via
the display:
–Duration of the Warm air and Cool air
programmes
– Delay start
You can select a programme and set
it to start at a later time.
The programme will start
automatically once the delay start
time has a elapsed.
– Programmable functions
Default settings can be altered to
adapt the dryer to different
requirements. See "Programmable
functions" at the end of this booklet
for more details.
Perfect Dry indicator
The Perfect Dry system measures the
residual 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, Silks, Cool air, Warm air,
Gentle smoothing.
Programme duration /
Estimated time remaining
The estimated duration (time remaining)
will appear in the display.
The following factors all affect the
estimated time remaining: residual
moisture content after spinning; type of
fabric; size of load; room temperature;
fluctuations in power supply.
The electronics continually assess
conditions in the dryer and adjust the
estimated time remaining for a more
accurate reading. Because of this, the
time displayed can alter during the
course of a programme.
Programmes can also finish earlier than
expected, if, for example, particularly
fine fabrics are being dried, the load is
very small or items were partially dry
beforehand.
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Garment care label symbols
Drying
q/rNormal/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 qor rsymbol.
sDo not tumble dry
Ironing
IVery hot
HHot
GWarm
JDo 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.
–Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer. Spin fabrics for at least
30 seconds before drying.
–Open jackets so that they can dry
evenly.
–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
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.
Notes on laundry care
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Brief instructions
The headings numbered (A,B,C...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
dryer.
ASort the laundry
To ensure an even drying result
separate out the washed laundry and
sort it 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.
–Fasten hooks and eyes etc.
–Tie fabric belts and apron strings.
–Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
BTurn 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.
CLoad 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.
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.
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DSelect a programme
^Select the programme you want.
The indicator for the programme
selected will light up.
A drying level or extra option indicator
may also light up and the duration may
also be displayed.
Drying level programmes
–Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates,
Express, Automatic plus, Denim,
Shirts
^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. On the other
programmes, the choice of drying level
is limited.
Woollens, Silks, Gentle smoothing
programmes
The programme duration/drying level
cannot be changed.
Selecting the duration of the timed
drying Cool air and Warm air
programmes
The indicator light for the Delay start
button will flash when the Cool air or
Warm air programme is selected.
^Press the Delay start button
repeatedly until the required duration
shows in the display.
You can select the duration in stages
for:
–Cool air: from 20 minutes up to i:00
hour.
–Warm air: from 20 minutes up to 2:00
hours.
ESelect 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 or Cool
air programme.
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FStart the programme
The Start/Stop button will flash when a
programme is being selected. The
flashing indicates that a programme
can be started.
^Press the Start/Stop button.
The Start/Stop button will now light up
constantly.
The Perfect Dry indicator will flash or
light up constantly with the sensor
controlled drying programmes. It will
not come on at all with timed drying
programmes (see "Operating the
tumble dryer").
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.
GRemove the laundry at the end of
the programme
0and Finish will appear in the display
to indicate that the programme has
finished. The buzzer (if selected) will
sound at intervals.
The drum will continue to rotate at
intervals for up to two hours to prevent
laundry creasing, if you do not wish to
remove it immediately (anti-crease).
There is no anti-crease phase at the
end of the Woollens programme.
^Press the Door button.
^Open the door.
^Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. If items are
left in the dryer, they could be
damaged by overdrying when the
dryer is next used.
If the dryer is switched on at the mains
and the door is opened, the drum
lighting will come on. It will go out a few
minutes later to save energy.
^Press the jk button to switch the
dryer off.
^Clean the fluff filters.
^Close the door.
^Empty the condensed water
container (unless the dryer has been
connected for external drainage).
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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.
–The Delay start indicator light will
flash.
–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
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
constantly.
–Delay start times of more than i0^
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
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.
Extra options / Delay start
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