Operating instructions for heat pump tumble dryer T 8000 WP SUPERTRONIC en - GB 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.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which – Make sure that your laundry is are environmentally friendly for disposal thoroughly spun before drying.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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(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.
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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...
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this appliance: – items which have not been washed. – 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).
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Warning and Safety instructions 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer must not be used: – without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged in any way. – without the fine filters in place of if the fine filters are damaged in any way.
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Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this tumble dryer. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by...
Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Miele{home f Clear sensor U Symbol for Miele|home enabled – For returning to the previous menu. appliance – For returning to the main menu when touched twice. b Information sensor : – For deleting the values set The sensor lights up when previously.
Operating the tumble dryer 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 ( ) is in front of the word, the selector sensor on the right is active...
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Operating the tumble dryer Favourite programmes Programme sequence display You can save up to ten of your own Symbols in the display show which customised programmes under names section of the programme has been of your choice. reached. Drying assistant Symbol Programme sequence This helps you find the correct wash Start at / Finish at...
Operating the tumble dryer 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) –...
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– 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.
Miele{home Miele|home enabled appliances send information via the household wiring network c to the master appliance d / e about the operational status of the appliances, as well as information about the progress of the programme. This dryer is communication enabled...
Before using for the first time 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.
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. Then set the minutes and confirm with 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 5.
– Pure linen should only be machine suitable for drying with mechanical dried if specified as suitable by the action. Important: You must use a manufacturer on the garment care Miele drying basket (optional label, as the surface of the fabric accessory). may otherwise become rough.
1. Sort the laundry and loading the drum Prepare the laundry Load the tumble dryer ^ Press the a button to open the To ensure an even drying result sort the washed laundry according to: door. ^ Load the laundry loosely into the .
2. Select a programme Switch the dryer on with the K button Main menu 10:21 $ Favourite programmes # Cottons ! Minimum iron ^ Select the programme you want: Use the right hand sensors to show more programmes. An additional menu may appear depending on the programme selected: –...
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2. Select a programme – Programmes which operate by time e.g. Warm air ... : You have to select a duration. Warm air 1-7 kg 0:20 h 10:21 $ Duration 0:25 h:min # Extras – # # Start at OK ! ^ Touch the Duration sensor.
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2. Select a programme Select an extra option Extras 10:21 Freshen up Gentle tumble OK ! ^ Select the Extra you require. When you select – Freshen up the items are aired until they are at the Normal drying level. –...
3. Start the programme Starting a programme ^ Touch the green illuminated Start sensor. Cottons 10:21 Normal - Extras (See :) Time left: 2:03 h Change ! – The time remaining counts down in the display. – Symbols in the display show which section of the programme has been reached.
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3. Start the programme Cancelling a programme ^ Touch the U sensor. Cottons 10:21 Cancel programme? ! Continue Cancel ! ^ Select Cancel. The items will be cooled down , depending on the temperature reached and how long they have been dried for.
The dryer will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of a programme/the end of the anti-crease phase. If the dryer is signed on to the Miele|home system, it will not switch off automatically.
Extra options Freshen up Optional extras The drying air is heated up for a This dryer offers the following extras: specific length of time. After this, the garments are aired to the Normal drying level without any more heat being added. Use the Freshen up extra option to eliminate or reduce unwanted smells in Cottons...
Favourite programmes You can save up to ten programmes with the settings you have selected for them under names of your choice. The name can have up to 12 characters. The favourite programmes which have been set are stored alphabetically. To save a favourite programme There are two ways of saving a programme as a favourite.
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Favourite programmes To save a name for a favourite programme Name: D r y _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10:21 $ Space Delete character $ ) g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x ! Select character Confirm name ! ^ Select Confirm name.
Programme chart Cottons Max. load 8 kg* Extra dry, Normal+, Normal** Use for Single and multi-layered cotton fabric such as Towelling, T-shirts, underwear, flannelette bed linen and baby clothes. Notes – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics. –...
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Programme chart Automatic plus Max. load 5 kg* Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r Use for Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Sort according to colour. Shirts Max. load 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron r Use for Shirts and blouses.
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Programme chart Sportswear Max. load 3 kg* Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r Use for Sportswear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Outerwear Max. load 2.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron r Use for Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Pillows 1-2 pillows up to 80 x 40 cm Large pillows...
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Notes – The drum does not rotate in this programme. For this reason, airing and drying may only be carried out if the Miele drying basket (optional accessory) is fitted in the drum. – Use this programme to dry items...
Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water will be collected in the condensed water container unless the dryer has been connected for external drainage (see "Installation"). Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme. Empty the container will appear in the ^ Empty the container.
Cleaning and care When to clean the surfaces of This tumble dryer has a multi-stage filter system, consisting of the fluff the fluff filters filters and additional fine filters in the door and the door opening. There The surfaces of the fluff filters: is also a fine filter in front of the heat 1.
Cleaning and care ^ Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner Cleaning the surfaces of the to remove the fluff from the surface of fluff filters the filter. Hair and fluff on garments are collected Extra cleaning by the fluff filters in the door and the door opening.
^ Remove the fine filter (4) as must be dried. described on the following pages. Otherwise they could cause operational faults. Always replace the fine filters if they are damaged (Miele optional accessory, available to order).
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Cleaning and care Removing Replacing ^ Place the fluff filter (1) on a flat ^ Place the fluff filter (1) on a flat surface. surface. a Press holder (2) on the filter frame ^ Place the fine filter (4) exactly in the gently inwards until the filter frame middle of the hollow area in the fluff disengages from the fluff filter.
Cleaning and care 2. Cleaning the fine filters in the door Cleaning opening. ^ Clean both fine filters thoroughly Removing under running water. ^ Then squeeze the fine filters thoroughly. ^ The surface of the fluff filters in the door opening must also be cleaned under running water if there is a great deal of compacted fluff on them.
Cleaning and care 3. Cleaning the fine filter in front of the heat exchanger unit Removing ^ Pull the fine filter out by the handle. ^ Use the yellow opener to open the service panel at the bottom left of the front of the tumble dryer.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer Replacing ^ Insert the fine filter on the handle. Disconnect the dryer from the mains ^ Press the stoppers back into the electricity supply. handle (until you feel them click into ^ Clean the housing, control panel and position).
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy* Clean out airways The cool air intake panel – Move any objects, appears after a is blocked. such as a laundry programme has basket, away from the been cancelled. panel. The laundry is An excessive amount of –...
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the different fabrics. Warm air programme. sufficiently dry. – Select a different programme next time*. Feather filled pillows Feathers are a natural The smell will dissipate smell after drying.
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy * The drying Ventilation to and from the – Open a door or window while process goes dryer may be insufficient, the dryer is in operation for on too long or e.g.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There are humming The compressor is These noises are quite noises. operating. normal and do not indicate a fault. The display and the The display and sensor – Touch the Start sensor. sensors are not lit up illumination switches off The display and sensors and the Start sensor is...
Problem solving guide Cleaning the cooling fins To prevent damaging the (bottom right grille) cooling fins, only pass the vacuum cleaner brush over them lightly, In general, the cooling fins do without applying any pressure. not need cleaning. They should only be cleaned if the drying process is taking an exceptionally long time due to a very high level of dust or...
^ Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.
Installation Front view a Mains connection cable f Four height adjustable screw feet b Control panel g Cool air intake panel c Condensed water container h External drainage of condensed water hose d Door (see "External condensed water e Service panel for heat exchanger outlet") unit (for cleaning or replacing the fine filter)
Installation Rear view If transporting the dryer at an angle, only tip it towards its left side. a Protruding lid for holding when moving the dryer (see arrows) b Mains connection cable c Hose for external drainage of condensed water d Accessories for connection to a sink drain outlet Transporting the dryer...
N.B. When built under, drying times may be longer. With niche heights of: – 830-840 mm, longer screw feet* are required. – 870-885 / 915-930 mm, one or two raising kits* are required. * Miele accessory available to order...
The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit* to match your dryer is required. * Miele accessory available to order Stacking kits must only be installed by a suitably qualified fitter. ^ The screw feet can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
Installation ^ There will be a small amount of External condensed water residual water in the drain hose. outlet Have a container ready to collect this. General notes When drying is in progress, condensed water is pumped into the condensed water container through the drain hose at the back of the dryer.
Installation External drainage via a sink or gully Example: Connection to a sink drain outlet ^ See "Front view" illustration. The drain hose with non-return valve If you want to drain the water off fitted can be connected directly to a into a sink you will need to secure suitable sink drain outlet.
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Installation ^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using nut 2. If this nut has a flat disc in it you should take the disc out first. ^ Attach the end of hose 4 to adapter ^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
Consumption data Load Final spin speed Residual Energy Duration in a domestic moisture washing machine min. Cottons Normal 1000 2.30 Cottons Normal 1200 2.05 1400 1.95 1600 1.75 1800 1.70 Cottons Normal + Freshen up 1000 1.10 + Gentle tumble 1000 2.40 Cottons Hand iron rr...
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 596 mm Depth with door open 1062 mm Height for building under 820 mm Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight 69 kg...
Settings menu The Settings menu is used to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different requirements. Settings can be altered at any time. Open the Settings menu Main menu 10:21 $ Settings ! # Favourite programmes # Cottons ^ Use the top right hand sensor to select the Settings menu.
Settings menu Time The time can be set to appear as a 24 hour or 12 hour clock. You can also use this setting to adjust the time of day. Clock format Time 10:21 $ 24 h clock ( # 12 h clock OK ! ^ Select the format you want.
Settings menu Code The code prevents the dryer being used without your knowledge. When the code has been activated, you have to enter a code after switching the dryer on. Otherwise the dryer cannot be operated. The door can be opened and items removed at any time. To activate the code The display will now request that a code is entered.
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Settings menu To use the dryer when the lock code is activated When the dryer is switched on again, the display will request the code. ^ Enter code 250 with the sensors. The dryer is now unlocked and ready for use. To deactivate the code ^ Proceed as for activating the code.
Settings menu Buzzer If you make an alteration it will appear in the display immediately. When the buzzer function has been activated, an audible tone sounds at Display / keypad illumination the end of a programme. The display and sensor illumination switches off to save energy.Start flashes slowly to save energy.
Settings menu Memory The electronics will memorise the drying level and some of the extra options selected for the current drying programme and the duration of a timed drying programme. When the programme is chosen again these settings will appear in the display.