Miele T 8164 WP Problem Cause and remedy Drying process, Goes on too long or, Even switches off

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Problem solving guide

Problem

Cause and remedy

The drying process

The temperature in the room may have risen sharply.

goes on too long or

 Air the room to make sure that the temperature is

even switches off

not too high.

 

Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the

 

fluff filters and the fine filters

The cooling ribs can be clogged up.

Clean the fluff filters and the fine filters.

Remove any visible fluff behind the panel in the heat exchanger cavity (see "Cleaning and care").

The cool air intake (bottom right grille) is blocked.

Move any objects, such as a laundry basket, away from the grille.

The fluff filters and the fine filter were still wet when they were replaced.

The fluff filters and fine filter must be dry.

The laundry has not been spun sufficiently.

Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropriate spin speed in the washing machine.

The tumble dryer has been overloaded

Do not exceed the maximum load for the programme selected.

Metallic components, e.g. zips have prevented the dryer from registering the correct moisture level.

Open the zips next time.

If the problem occurs again, dry garments with long zips using the Warm air timed drying programme.

*Before starting another programme:

Switch the dryer off and then on again.

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Contents Operating instructions Heat-pump dryer 8164 WP Disposal of your old appliance Caring for the environmentDisposal of the packing material Energy saving tipsContents Contents Correct application Safety with children Technical safety Page Correct use Page Page Page Accessories Operating the tumble dryer Control panelDrum lighting Before using for the first timeDisplay h min Display showsTips on drying Care symbolsLaundry care Drying Sort the laundry How to dry correctlyBrief instructions  Turn on the tumble dryer Select a programme  Remove the laundry when the programme has finished Start the programme Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Changing the programme sequenceOnce a programme has started Programme durationNormal Gentle tumble Programme overviewCottons Max. load 7.0 kg Normal+, Normal Hand iron, Machine ironTimed drying Max. load 7.0 kg Min warm air Minimum iron Max. load 3.5 kg Normal, Hand ironAutomatic plus Max. load 3.5 kg 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 filterWhen to clean Cleaning the fluff filtersCleaning them whilst dry Cleaning them with water Replacing them Fine filter Cleaning the fine filterRemoving the fine 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 Goes on too long or Problem Cause and remedy Drying processEven switches off Before starting another programmeChanging the lamp Repairs After sales serviceGuarantee Dryer basketInstallation and connection Front viewRear view Transporting the dryerInstallation Levelling the dryer Before moving the tumble dryer again e.g. when moving houseWasher-dryer stack Non-rewireable plugs BS Electrical connection U.KConsumption data Automatic plusTechnical data Page To check the setting Settings Laundry will be drier  Carry out steps -  Switch the dryer off after checking  Anti-crease action off  Anti-crease 1 h Anti-crease Anti-crease 2 h Switching the buzzer on/off Clean out airways indicator light will also flash once Standby Not in current programme factory default settingOff  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