Miele T 8164 WP operating instructions Unsatisfactory drying results

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Problem solving guide

Unsatisfactory drying results

Problem

Cause and remedy

The laundry is not

The load consisted of different fabrics.

sufficiently dry.

 Finish drying using the Warm air timed drying

 

programme.

 

 Select a different programme next time.

 

Tip:* You can alter the drying levels for some

 

programmes (see "Settings").

 

 

Laundry or feather filled

The laundry was washed with insufficient detergent

pillows smell after

Feathers are a natural product and this is quite

drying.

normal.

 

 Laundry: use sufficient detergent next time.

 

 Allow feather pillows to air after tumble drying.

 

 Use a fragrance flacon (available as an optional

 

accessory).

 

 

Items made of synthetic

Synthetic fibres tend to attract static charge.

fibres are charged with

 Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric

static electricity after

conditioner to the final rinse in the washing

drying.

programme or a fabric conditioner sheet to the

 

load when drying.

 

 

There is a build-up of

Fluff is principally the result of friction when garments

fluff.

are being worn and to some extent when they are

 

being washed. Machine drying hardly causes any fluff

 

to form and has no appreciable effect on the lifetime

 

of the fabric.

 

Fluff is collected by the fluff filters and fine filter and

 

can be easily removed

 

 (see "Cleaning and care").

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Contents Operating instructions Heat-pump dryer 8164 WP Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing materialDisposal of your old appliance Energy saving tipsContents Contents Correct application Safety with children Technical safety Page Correct use Page Page Page Accessories Operating the tumble dryer Control panelBefore using for the first time Display h minDrum lighting Display showsCare symbols Laundry careTips on drying DryingHow to dry correctly Brief instructions Sort the laundry  Turn on the tumble dryer Start the programme  Remove the laundry when the programme has finished Select a programme Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has startedAdding or removing laundry after a programme has started Programme durationProgramme overview Cottons Max. load 7.0 kg Normal+, NormalNormal Gentle tumble Hand iron, Machine ironMinimum iron Max. load 3.5 kg Normal, Hand iron Automatic plus Max. load 3.5 kgTimed drying Max. load 7.0 kg Min warm air Min cool airGentle smoothing Max. load 1.0 kg Woollens Max. load 2.0 kgCleaning and care Emptying the condensed water containerWhen to clean the fluff filters When to clean the fine filterCleaning them whilst dry Cleaning the fluff filtersWhen to clean Cleaning them with water Replacing them Removing the fine filter Cleaning the fine filterFine filter Cleaning the cover for the fine filter Tumble dryer ReplacingProblem solving guide Check and fault messagesProblem solving guide There is a build-up of fluff in the airwaysUnsatisfactory drying results Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Drying process Even switches offGoes on too long or Before starting another programmeChanging the lamp After sales service GuaranteeRepairs Dryer basketInstallation and connection Front viewRear view Transporting the dryerInstallation Washer-dryer stack Before moving the tumble dryer again e.g. when moving houseLevelling the dryer Non-rewireable plugs BS Electrical connection U.KConsumption data Automatic plusTechnical data Page  Laundry will be drier SettingsTo check the setting  Carry out steps -  Switch the dryer off after checking  Anti-crease 2 h Anti-crease Anti-crease action off  Anti-crease 1 h Switching the buzzer on/off Clean out airways indicator light will also flash once Off Not in current programme factory default settingStandby  On  Not in current programme factory default setting  OffAdjusting the dryers electronics for very soft water Gentle smoothingPage Page Page Alteration rights reserved/4613 Nr 557 600