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Operating instructions

for heat pump tumble dryer
T 8947 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. 09 264 070

en - AU, NZ

Summary of Contents for T 8947 WP

Page 1: ...tions for heat pump tumble dryer T 8947 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 09 264 070 en AU NZ ...

Page 2: ...gent for advice Ensure that your old appliance 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 laun...

Page 3: ...ef instructions 20 Extra options 25 Freshen up 25 Anti crease 25 Gentle tumble 25 Buzzer 25 Delay start 26 Programme chart 27 Changing the programme sequence 31 Once a programme has started 31 changing the programme 31 cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme 31 cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry 31 Altering Delay start 31 Adding or removing laundry aft...

Page 4: ...he door opening 37 3 Cleaning the fine filter in front of the heat exchanger unit 38 Cleaning the tumble dryer 39 Problem solving guide 40 What to do if 40 Fault messages in the display 40 An unsatisfactory drying result 42 Other problems 43 Cleaning the cooling fins Grille at bottom right 45 Changing the lamp 46 After Sales service 47 Future updates PC 47 Optional accessories 47 Installation and ...

Page 5: ... non return valve 53 Electrical connection 55 Consumption data 56 Technical data 57 Settings menu 58 To open the Settings menu 58 To select a setting 58 To close the Settings menu 58 Language F 58 Time 58 Drying levels 59 Lock code 59 Buzzer 60 Keypad tone 60 Contrast 60 Brightness 60 Standby Display 61 Memory 61 Anti crease 61 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ... similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms bed breakfasts and other typical living quarters This does not include common shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels motels or bed breakfasts This tumble dryer must only be used 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 Dr...

Page 7: ...eir safety This tumble dryer must not be installed and operated in mobile installations e g on a ship Safety with children Keep children away from the tumble dryer at all times It is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do not allow them to play on or near it or to play with its controls Supervise children whilst you are using it Older children may only use it if its operation has been clearly ex...

Page 8: ...nces 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 It is led in a closed circuit through the heat exchanger unit where heat exchange with the circulating drying air takes place It is normal for humming noises caused by the heat pump technology to be heard during the drying process This does not...

Page 9: ...rom danger In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes the tumble dryer is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn or it is switched off at the mains or the mains fuse is withdrawn Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer unless authorised to do so by Miele In areas which may be subject to infestation by ...

Page 10: ... still soiled with grease oil or other desposits such as cosmetics lotions etc If items have not been thoroughly 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 that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil acetone petrol kerosene spot removers turpentine waxes wax removers and other chemic...

Page 11: ...able or cooking oil or hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent this will reduce but not eliminate the hazard To prevent the risk of fire the following textiles or products must not be dried in this tumble dryer Items which have been dry cleaned for example with a chemical treatment Fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubb...

Page 12: ...hat you always wait until the end of the programme before removing the laundry Warning Do not switch the tumble dryer off before the end of the drying programme If this was done remove and spread out all items quickly so that the heat is dissipated Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according to the instructions on the manufacturer s packaging The tumble dryer is not to be used i...

Page 13: ... 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 through the drain hose instead of being col...

Page 14: ... danger 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 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 Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compl...

Page 15: ...icator For all drying level programmes See next page fExtra option buttons with indicator lights Various Extra options can be added to the drying programmes gProgramme selector The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise hK On Off button For switching the dryer on and off To save energy the dryer will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of the programme Anti crea...

Page 16: ...ppear highlighted or press the Y button to scroll to and highlight the previous programme Press the OK button to confirm the selection of the highlighted programme To increase or decrease a value Cottons Extra dry O O O O O O Duration 2 21 h Press the X button to select a lower drying level and the Y button to select a higher drying level Single option selection Here one of the values is always se...

Page 17: ...t will flash during this time The programme duration will be shown after a short time and the indicator light will go out Once the selected drying level has been reached the Perfect Dry indicator light will remain on until the end of the programme The Perfect Dry indicator light always remains dark during the following time controlled programmes Woollens Silks Cool air Warm air Gentle smoothing Dr...

Page 18: ... is highlighted Press the OK button to confirm your selection Setting the time of day if necessary Time 12 00 Press the X button to decrease or the Y button to increase the hour Confirm the hour selected with the OK button Then do the same to set the minutes Completing the Before using for the first time procedure The entry menu showing the current time of day will appear after the tumble dryer ha...

Page 19: ...s e g T shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on their quality Do not overdry 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 ...

Page 20: ...g trapped inside them Fasten zips hooks and eyes etc Tie fabric belts and apron strings Sew in or remove underwiring from bras B Turn on the tumble dryer Switch the dryer on by pressing the s button in The tumble dryer may be switched on after loading saving energy as the light will not come on C Load the tumble dryer Press the Door button to open the door Load the laundry loosely into the drum Do...

Page 21: ... Duration 2 21 h Select the drying level by pressing the X or Y button Any of the six drying levels can be selected for the Cottons and Express programmes A more limited range is available when using other programmes and only the Normal drying level is available for the Stan dard pillows Large pillows programmes Bars will also appear briefly to show the range of the drying levels available Note Yo...

Page 22: ...t be used with this programme If an option is selected which is not compatible with the programme which has been chosen Option not possible will appear in the display E Select any Extra options Delay start Select any Extra options by pressing the appropriate button The relevant indicator light will come on to show which Extra option has been selected See Extra options for more information You can ...

Page 23: ...dry when the programme has finished Anti crease if selected and Finished will appear in the display to indicate that the programme has finished The buzzer if selected will sound at intervals The dryer has a standby mode After the programme has finished the display will go out and the indicator light for the Start Stop button will start to flash slowly see also Settings menu Standby display at the ...

Page 24: ...ff filters in the door and the door opening Close the door Empty the condensed water container We recommend connecting the dryer for external drainage as you will not need to empty the condensed water container See also Cleaning and care How to dry correctly 24 ...

Page 25: ...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 Buzzer A buzzer sounds at intervals for a maximum of 1 hr to let you know the programme has finished The buzzer will always sound when th...

Page 26: ...n will delay the programme end time by 15 minutes Delay start 8 20 Start time 10 41 Finish time 12 00 CConfirm your selection by pressing the OK button DPress the Start Stop button The display will show the hours and minutes remaining until the start of the programme The drum will turn briefly every hour to help prevent creasing To change Delay start You can select a different programme end time i...

Page 27: ...e Cotton or linen fabrics e g table linen bed linen starched laundry Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Minimum iron Max load 3 5 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton synthetic or blended fabrics e g dresses trousers skirts and table cloths Delicates Max load 2 5 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Hand iron...

Page 28: ...the programme has finished Express Max load 3 5 kg Extra dry Normal Normal Hand iron r Hand iron rr Machine iron Fabric type Fabrics which can tolerate high temperatures and which can be dried using the Cottons programme Note The programme duration is shorter Gentle smoothing Max load 1 kg Fabric type Cotton and linen fabrics Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres cottons or synthetics e g trouse...

Page 29: ...g Warm air Max load 7 kg Fabric type Voluminous and multi layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics e g jackets pillows For drying individual items e g bath towels swimwear tea towels Note Do not select the longest drying time to start with Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time Sportswear Max load 3 kg Normal Normal Hand iron r Fabric type Sportsw...

Page 30: ...for basket 3 kg 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 which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer but which are not suitable for drying using mechanical action A satisfactory drying result cannot be achieved without the drying ...

Page 31: ...ow long they have been dried for If you press the Start Stop button during the cooling down phase and confirm by pressing the OK button Finished will appear in the display Press the Door button Close the door Select another programme and start it Note A programme can also be cancelled by turning the programme selector to Stop cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry Proceed as descri...

Page 32: ...r is switched off and then back on again Pull out the condensed water container To prevent water running out hold it at the front and towards the back and keep it in a horizontal position when carrying it Empty the container Replace the container in the dryer Condensed water should not be consumed It could lead to health problems for people and animals Condensed water can be put to household use e...

Page 33: ...n the surfaces of the fluff filters The surfaces of the fluff filters 1 in the door 2 in the door opening should be cleaned after each drying programme See Cleaning the surfaces of the fluff filters A clogged filter is a fire hazard The fluff filter must be cleaned after every programme When to clean additional fine filters The additional fine filters do not need to be cleaned after each drying pr...

Page 34: ...er 1 out of the door as illustrated Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter Extra cleaning Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door with a bottle brush or a vacuum cleaner Also clean the door seal 2 with a damp cloth Push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure it is facing the correct way 2 In the door open...

Page 35: ...water The fine filters must not be replaced in the dryer dripping wet If the fluff filters in the door and the door opening have also been cleaned under running water they must be dried Otherwise they could cause operational faults Always replace the fine filters if they are damaged Miele optional accessory available to order 1 Cleaning the fine filter in the door Components of the fluff filter in...

Page 36: ...e of the fluff filter must also be cleaned under running water if there is a great deal of compacted fluff on it Dry the fluff filter and the filter frame Replacing Place the fluff filter 1 on a flat surface Place the fine filter 4 exactly in the middle of the hollow area in the fluff filter Place the fine filter frame 3 onto the fine filter the handle 2 must face upwards Press the fine filter fra...

Page 37: ...t deal of compacted fluff on it Dry both fluff filters If necessary clean the hollow area in the door opening underneath the fluff filters with a vacuum cleaner Replacing the fine filters bottom pictures Insert the holder of the fine filter with its groove on top of the ridge see detail Insert the bottom end of the fine filter under the edge Both fine filters must lie flush in the middle of the ho...

Page 38: ...n place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position Pull the cover forwards Remove it by pulling it diagonally upwards Pull the fine filter out by the handle Press the stoppers gently together and then pull them out of the handle Pull the handle out of the fine filter Cleaning Clean the fine filter thoroughly under running water Then squeeze the fine filter ...

Page 39: ... Replace the service panel and press the upper edge until it clicks into position The cover must be replaced and locked correctly to ensure that no water can leak from the heat exchanger unit Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water The drum and other stainle...

Page 40: ...held liable for unauthorised work Fault messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy You are asked to enter a code Access via a code has been activated Enter the code see Settings menu Adjust the load The programme is cancelled the buzzer sounds This is not a fault In some programmes if the drum has been overloaded or underloaded the programme will be cancelled This can also happen if the...

Page 41: ...ers Carefully vacuum up with dusting brush any soiling from the dryer interior in front of the heat exchanger unit The temperature in the room has risen sharply The drying programme has been interrupted by a cooling phase to protect the heat pump from overheating Open a door or window while the machine is in operation for increased air flow Start the programme again once the room has cooled down E...

Page 42: ...ng Synthetic fibres tend to attract static charge Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric conditioner to the final rinse in the washing programme or a fabric conditioner sheet to the load when drying There is a build up of fluff Fluff is principally the result of friction when garments are being worn and to some extent when they are being washed Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to fo...

Page 43: ...at the bottom right The cool air intake panel at the front of the dryer is covered Remove the laundry basket or other objects The fluff filters and the fine filters were still wet when they were replaced The fluff filters and fine filters must be dry before replacing them The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropriate spin speed in the ...

Page 44: ...r circuit breaker tripped Power cut When power is restored to the dryer after a power cut the programme will continue as long as the cooling down phase had not been reached The display is in a different language A different language has been selected Set the language you want The flag symbol J will guide you The Start Stop button light flashes when a programme is being selected This is not a fault...

Page 45: ...lift the opener to pry open see arrow the grille Now remove the grille by pulling it diagonally upwards Check whether the cooling fins are blocked Danger of injury Do not touch the cooling fins as they are very sharp and may cut your fingers To avoid damaging the cooling fins run the vacuum cleaner using dusting brush or crevice nozzle lightly across them without pressure Carefully vacuum up any d...

Page 46: ...ur 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 The lamp specification and maximum wattage are stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover Replace the lamp To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click into pos...

Page 47: ...ide below the drum aperture Future updates PC The indicator or check light marked PC on the control panel is the interface used by the Miele service technicians during service work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data Optional accessories Optional accessories for these dryers are available from your Miele Chartered Agent or from Miele Please note that telephone calls ...

Page 48: ...r container dDoor eService panel for heat exchanger unit for cleaning or replacing the fine filter fFour height adjustable screw feet gCool air intake panel hExternal drainage of condensed water hose see External condensed water outlet Installation and connection 48 ...

Page 49: ... of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the front feet as well as by the edge of the lid where it protrudes to the rear of the washing machine Only transport the dryer as shown in the following illustrations If transporting the dryer at an angle only tip towards the left side If the tumble dryer has not been transported as described then it must be left to stand for at least 1 hou...

Page 50: ...ting ventilation gaps in the kitchen unit N B When built under drying times may be longer The dryer should not be installed next to a refrigeration appliance The warm air expelled from the rear of the dryer would increase the temperature around the refigeration appliance s heat exchanger causing the compressor to run continuously If it is not possible to install the dryer anywhere else then the re...

Page 51: ...ng high piled carpets etc as this would prevent sufficient ventilation Before moving the tumble dryer again e g when moving houses After each use a small quantity of condensed water will collect in the area around the pump This water can run out if the tumble dryer is tipped up when it is being moved It is a good idea to run the Cool air programme for approximately 1 minute before moving it Any re...

Page 52: ...ons requiring a non return valve The following optional accessories are available an extension hose a non return valve kit for connection to an external condensed water outlet includes an extension hose Maximum delivery head with non return valve fitted 1 00 m Arranging the drain hose Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stretch it or allow it to become kinked as it could get damaged There wil...

Page 53: ...ting of a non return valve available as an optional accessory A non return valve will prevent the risk of back flow out of the dryer which could cause damage A non return valve is required If the tumble dryer is connected to a sink drain outlet see the following section If the tumble dryer is connected to a drainage system already in use by another appliance e g a dishwasher or washing machine Exa...

Page 54: ...to adapter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut Non return valve 5 has to be fitted with the arrow pointing in the direction of flow i e towards the sink Otherwise water will not drain out of the machine Fit non return valve 5 to the tumble dryer drain hose 6 making sure it is fitted in the correct direction see arrow on non return valve Secure the non return valve using ...

Page 55: ...mains supply Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the pl...

Page 56: ...60 0 75 47 Delicates Normal 2 5 700 50 0 70 45 Sportswear Normal 3 0 600 50 1 05 64 Standard pillows 80x40 cm 2x 1200 30 2 10 125 Large pillows 80x80 cm 1x 1200 30 1 40 86 Outerwear Normal 2 5 800 50 1 20 75 Denim Normal 3 0 900 60 1 55 92 Express Normal 3 5 1000 60 1 25 75 1 Weight of dry laundry 2 EN 61121 2005 test programme All data was calculated using EN 61121 2005 unless otherwise stated No...

Page 57: ...Weight 69 kg Drum volume 111 l Maximum capacity 7 kg dry weight Capacity of condensed water container approx 4 2 l Drain hose length 1 5 m Maximum delivery head 1 5 m Maximum drain hose length 4 m Length of connection cable 2 m Voltage Rated load Rated rating See data plate Lamp wattage Test certificates awarded Type of refrigerant R134a Maximum quantity of refrigerant 480 g Energy consumption see...

Page 58: ...X or Y button to highlight the option you want to select Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button To close the Settings menu Select Back or select a programme Language F The display can be set to appear in one of several different languages You can change the language via the Language sub menu The flag after the word Language acts as a guide to prevent a language which will not be understo...

Page 59: ... you have to enter a code after switching the dryer on Otherwise the dryer cannot be operated To activate the lock code Lock code Activate Back Press the OK button The display will now request that a code is entered The code is 250 and cannot be altered To enter the lock code Lock code 0 0 0 Use the Y button to enter the first number Confirm your selection of this number by pressing the OK button ...

Page 60: ...eactivate the code Proceed as for activating the code Buzzer The buzzer has two volumes Normal Factory default setting The buzzer sounds at the end of a programme Loud The buzzer sounds at maximum volume at the end of a programme Keypad tone An audible tone sounds each time a button is pressed Factory default Off Contrast Brightness There are ten different display contrast and display brightness s...

Page 61: ...ed will sound for 10 minutes at the end of the programme Not in current programme Factory default As described under On above However the indicator lights and display do not go out 10 minutes after the programme has started but remain visible during the programme Memory The electronics will memorise the drying level and some of the Extra options selected for the current drying programme and the du...

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