Miele T 8929 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Miele T 8929 WP Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for heat pump tumble dryer
T 8929 WP
en - AU, NZ
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. 09 148 200

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for heat pump tumble dryer T 8929 WP en - AU, NZ 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.
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The packing material protects the tumble dryer from transport damage. – Make sure that your laundry is The transport and protective packing thoroughly spun before drying.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning and care ..........32 Emptying the condensed water container .
  • Page 5 Contents External condensed water outlet ........52 Arranging the drain hose .
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liabilty. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Caution! Risk of fire. To avoid the possible danger of fire, please read these warnings carefully. A clogged filter is a fire hazard! The fluff filter must be cleaned after every programme. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: –...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions 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. Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions 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).
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer must not be used – without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged. – without the fine filter in place or if the fine filters are damaged. This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would cause a fault! After every cycle, remove the fluff from the surfaces and the fluff filters (see "Cleaning and care").
  • Page 14 – 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, warranty, performance and product liabilty claims may be invalidated.
  • Page 15: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Start/Stop button f Extra option buttons with indicator For starting the programme selected lights and cancelling a programme once it Various Extra options can be added has started. to the drying programmes. b Display with X, OK and Y buttons g Programme selector See the following pages for more The programme selector can be...
  • Page 16: Display

    Operating the tumble dryer Display programme. Press the OK button to confirm the selection of the highlighted programme. To increase or decrease a value Cottons O O O O O O Extra dry Duration: 2:21 Press the X button to select a lower drying level and the Y button to select a higher drying level.
  • Page 17: Estimated Time Remaining

    – Cool air fabric; size of load; room temperature; – Drying basket prog. fluctuations in power supply. the Miele drying basket (optional The electronics continually assess accessory) must be used with this conditions in the tumble dryer and programme.
  • Page 18: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Setting the time (of day) (if Before using the dryer for the necessary) first time, ensure that it is correctly Time installed and connected. If the tumble dryer has not been 12:00 transported as described in "Installation"...
  • Page 19: Notes On Laundry Care

    – Pure linen should only be machine action. Important: You must use a dried if specified as suitable by the Miele drying basket (optional manufacturer on the garment care accessory). label, as the surface of the fabric...
  • Page 20: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly C Load the tumble dryer Brief instructions The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) ^ Press the Door button to open the show the operating sequence and can door. be used as a brief guide to using your ^ Load the laundry loosely into the dryer.
  • Page 21 How to dry correctly D Select a programme Drying level programmes – You can select a drying level for many of the programmes. Cottons O O O O O O Extra dry Duration: 2:21 ^ Select the drying level by pressing the X or Y button.
  • Page 22 ^ Press the X or Y button to increase or decrease the duration. ^ Select any Extra options by pressing * The Miele drying basket (optional the appropriate button. The relevant accessory) must be used with this indicator light will come on to show programme.
  • Page 23 How to dry correctly F Starting the programme still rotate occasionally. This is not a fault. The indicator light for the Start/Stop ^ Press the Door button to open the button will flash when a programme is being selected. The flashing indicates drum door.
  • Page 24: Extra Options

    Extra options Freshen up there is a fault, even if it has been switched off. The drying air is heated up for a specific length of time. After this the Extra options which can be garments are aired to the Normal selected drying level without any more heat being added.
  • Page 25: Delay Start

    Delay start With Delay start you can choose when The display will show the hours and you want the programme to end. The minutes remaining until the start of the start of a programme can be delayed programme. from 15 minutes up to a maximum of 24 The drum will turn briefly every hour to hours, allowing you to make use of help prevent creasing.
  • Page 26: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load 7 kg* Extra dry, Normal+, Normal Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, T-shirts, underwear, flannelette bed linen. Notes – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics. – Do not use Extra dry for loopknit fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear, baby clothes), as they have a tendency to shrink.
  • Page 27 Programme chart Woollens Max. load: 2 kg* Fabric type Woollen fabrics. Fabrics containing wool blends. Notes – Woollen garments are fluffed up. – Remove garments immediately at the end of the programme. Outerwear Max. load: 2.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer.
  • Page 28 Programme chart Denim Max. load: 3 kg* Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Denim garments, e.g. trousers, jackets, skirts or shirts. Cool air Max. load: 7 kg* Fabric type Any item which only needs airing. Warm air Max. load: 7 kg* Fabric type –...
  • Page 29 Programme chart Cottons hygiene Max. load: 3.5 kg* Normal Fabric type Cottons and linen fabrics, which will be in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear, nappies, towelling, bed linen, pillow and mattress covers. Note The temperature is held constant for a longer period of time to deactivate micro-organisms, e.g.
  • Page 30 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...
  • Page 31: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence You cannot change to another Note: A programme can also be programme once a programme has cancelled by turning the programme started (this prevents unintentional selector to Stop. alterations). If an attempt is made to change a - cancelling the programme and then selection: Option not possible will removing the laundry...
  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container Condensate is collected in the condensed water container during drying, unless the dryer has been connected for external drainage. Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme, unless the dryer has been connected for external drainage (see "Installation and ^ Empty the condensed water...
  • Page 33: Adhering To Cleaning Intervals

    Cleaning and care Adhering to cleaning intervals When to clean the surfaces of the fluff filters This tumble dryer has a multistage filter system, consisting of the fluff Clean fluff filters after every filters in the door and the door programme.
  • Page 34: Surfaces Of The Fluff Filters

    Cleaning and care Surfaces of the fluff filters Cleaning intervals Clean the surfaces of the fluff filters in the door and the door opening after each drying programme. Cleaning without water Tip: You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff. ^ Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter.
  • Page 35: Cleaning With Water

    Cleaning and care Cleaning with water Refitting the filters If there is a great deal of compacted The fluff filters must be dry fluff on any of the filters, they must before they are refitted. Damp or wet be removed and cleaned under hot filters could cause operational faults.
  • Page 36: Fine Filter

    Cleaning and care Fine filter Cleaning intervals Only clean the fine filter if Clean plinth filter appears in the display. ^ To clear the display: Press the OK button. Removing the fine filter ^ Switch the tumble dryer off. ^ Pull the fine filter out by the handle. At the bottom left of the appliance: ^ Pull the handle out of the fine filter.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Fine Filter Cover Panel

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the fine filter cover panel Cleaning the heat exchanger unit compartment Danger of injury! Do not touch the cooling fins as they are very sharp and may cut your fingers. Risk of damage! Carefully run the dusting brush of the vacuum cleaner across the cooling fins.
  • Page 38: Replacing The Fine Filter

    Cleaning and care Replacing the fine filter Only when the filter is fitted correctly and the cover panel is closed can the condensed water system be sealed and the correct functioning of the tumble dryer be guaranteed. Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply.
  • Page 39: Problem Solving Guide

    With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting Miele. A call-out charge will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these Operating instructions.
  • Page 40 – Switch the dryer off and display. then on again. – If a programme still cannot be started, call Miele. Extra cooling The programme has You can remove the laundry finished but the laundry and spread it out to allow the is still cooling down.
  • Page 41 – If a programme still cannot the display. the display. be started, call the Miele. * To delete the fault message: Switch the dryer off and then on again.
  • Page 42: An Unsatisfactory Drying Result

    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.
  • Page 43: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy * The drying Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window while the process goes dryer may be insufficient machine is in operation for on too long or (e.g. because it is installed increased air flow.
  • Page 44 – Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped? – If you cannot remedy the problem, there is a fault. Call Miele. Power cut. When power is restored to the tumble dryer after a power cut, the programme will continue automatically.
  • Page 45: Cleaning The Cooling Fins (Grille At Bottom Right)

    Problem solving guide Cleaning the cooling fins To avoid damaging the cooling (Grille at bottom right) fins, run the vacuum cleaner (using dusting brush or crevice nozzle) Generally, the cooling fins do not lightly across them without pressure. need to be cleaned. They should only be cleaned if excessive quantities of dust and lint are causing unusually long drying times.
  • Page 46: Changing The Lamp

    ^ 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 Chartered Agent or from Miele.
  • Page 47: After Sales Service

    – Your Miele Chartered Agent or on the control panel is the interface used by the Miele service technicians – Miele (see back cover for address). during service work for testing When contacting Miele, please quote purposes and for updating the the model and serial numbers, both of machine's programme data.
  • Page 48: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable f Four height adjustable screw feet b Control panel g Cool air intake panel (do not block, e.g. with wash basket) c Condensed water container (empty h Hose for external drainage of after every drying programme) condensed water (see "External d Door...
  • Page 49: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view If transporting the dryer at an angle, only tip towards the left side. a Protruding lid for holding when moving the machine (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...
  • Page 50: Installation Site

    A building-under kit (Miele a fault. accessory, available to order) with a coverplate to replace the appliance's Building under a continuous...
  • Page 51: Levelling The Machine

    Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit* to The machine must be perfectly level to match your dryer is required.
  • Page 52: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation and connection External condensed water outlet 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. The condensed water can also be drained off directly if the machine is installed near a sink, drain outlet etc.
  • Page 53: External Drainage Via A Sink Or Gully

    Installation and connection 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.
  • Page 54 Installation and connection ^ 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 the hose 4 to adapter 1.
  • Page 55: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection Electrical connection Important This tumble dryer is supplied ready for The wires in the mains lead are connection to an AC single phase coloured in accordance with the supply. The machine is supplied with a following code: mains cable with moulded plug.
  • Page 56: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Load Final spin speed in a Residual Energy Duration domestic washing moisture machine min. Cottons Normal 1000 1.80 Cottons Normal 1200 1.60 1400 1.55 1600 1.35 1800 1.35 Cottons Normal + Gentle tumble 1000 1.90 Cottons Hand ironrr 1000 1.35 Cottons Hand ironrr...
  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 596 mm Depth with door open 1,071 mm Height for building under 820 mm Including building under kit. See "Installation and connection" Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop...
  • Page 58: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Language The Settings menu is used to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different The display can be set to appear in requirements. one of several different languages. Settings can be altered at any time. You can change the language via the Language sub-menu.
  • Page 59: Drying Levels

    Settings menu Drying levels Lock code You can alter the drying levels for the The code prevents the dryer being Cottons, Minimum iron and Automatic used without your knowledge. plus programmes. When the code has been activated, you P P P P P P P The bars show you have to enter a code after switching the...
  • Page 60: Buzzer

    Settings menu Buzzer The following will appear in the display: The buzzer has two volumes. Lock code activated Normal (Factory default setting) The buzzer sounds at the end of a programme. Once the tumble dryer is switched off, it can only be used again if the lock code Loud is entered.
  • Page 61: Standby Display

    Settings menu Standby Display Memory To save energy, the indicator lights The electronics will memorise the and the display go out and the drying level and some of the Extra indicator light for the Start/Stop options selected for the current button starts flashing slowly.
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