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Operating instructions Heat-pump dryer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essen‐ tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 09 879 550...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mate‐ Energy saving tips rial To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during – Make sure that your laundry is thor‐ transportation.
Contents Caring for the environment .................. 2 Warning and Safety instructions ................. 5 Operating the tumble dryer................. 16 Control panel......................16 Before using for the first time................. 17 Laundry care......................18 How to dry correctly .................... 19 Brief instructions ....................19 Changing the programme sequence ..............
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Contents Installation and connection................. 39 Front view....................... 39 Rear view ....................... 40 Transporting the dryer.................... 40 Installation......................41 Building under a continuous worktop/in a row of kitchen units ....... 41 Levelling the dryer..................... 42 Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house) ....42 Washer-dryer stack...................
Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held lia‐ ble for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
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Warning and Safety instructions This tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physi‐ cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowl‐ edge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the conse‐...
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It is essential that this standard safety re‐ quirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household wiring system tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
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(e.g. on a ship). Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless author‐ ised to do so by Miele. Heat pump technology and refrigerant: The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is con‐...
Warning and Safety instructions Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection" and the "Technical data". The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured, in order to disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains. Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc.
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Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – 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 depos‐ its (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
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Warning and Safety instructions Remove all items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches). Warning: Do not switch the dryer off before the drying pro‐ gramme has finished. If this is done, the laundry must be hung up or spread out to cool it down. ...
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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-ig‐ niting).
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Warning and Safety instructions If the water is drained externally through the drain hose instead of being collected in the condensed water container, make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping and the water causing damage.
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Warning and Safety instructions Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory) Only use genuine Miele original fragrance flacons. The fragrance flacon must be stored in its packaging so please make sure you retain this. Caution. The fragrance can leak out of the flacon. Make sure that...
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If you order a plinth for this tumble dryer (available from Miele as an optional accessory - depending on country), make sure it is the correct one.
Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Display h min See the following page for more information. b Indicator lights See"Problem solving guide" The PC check light is also used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your tumble dryer and may be used to update programming data in the future.
Operating the tumble dryer Display h min Drum lighting If the dryer is switched on at the mains The display shows: and the door is opened, the drum light‐ – the programme duration (h min = ing will come on. It will go out a few mi‐ hours and minutes) nutes later to save energy.
Laundry care Care symbols – Pure linen should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the Drying manufacturer on the garment care la‐ bel, as the surface of the fabric may / Normal/low temperature otherwise become rough. Drying is carried out at a low –...
How to dry correctly Brief instructions Load the tumble dryer Press the Door button to open the The headings numbered (, , ...) door. show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your ...
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How to dry correctly Select a programme Remove the laundry when the pro‐ gramme has finished There is a cooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence The pro‐ gramme is not finished until lights up and the buzzer sounds.
Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Adding or removing laundry af‐ ter a programme has started ... changing the programme once it has started Restart the programme immedi‐ You cannot change to another pro‐ ately after adding or removing items. gramme once a programme has started Otherwise remove all items and (this prevents unintentional alterations).
Programme chart Cottons Max. load: 7.0 kg* Normal+, Normal** Use for Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling, jersey‐ wear, T-shirts, underwear, flannelette bed linen. Note: The Cottons normal programme is the most energy-efficient for drying cotton items with normal residual moisture levels. Normal - Gentle tumble Use for Items which are not suitable for drying with a great deal of mechani‐...
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Programme chart Minimum iron Max. load: 3.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron Use for Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre, e.g.: sweaters, shirts, blouses, skirts and table cloths. Note: In the Minimum iron programme with the Hand iron drying level, items are dried with very little creasing, depending on fabric type and amount of laundry.
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Programme chart Gentle smoothing Max. load: 1.0 kg* Use for – Cotton and linen fabric – Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre, e.g. trousers, jackets, shirts. Note: – Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine.
Cleaning and care Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water is collected in the condensed water container. Empty the condensed water contain‐ er after every drying programme. The Empty container indicator light will come on if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
Cleaning and care Make sure you clean all the fil‐ When to clean the fluff filters ters at the correct intervals Clean the fluff filters after each dry‐ ing programme This tumble dryer has a multistage filter system, consisting of the fluff filters in the door and the door opening and additional fine filters.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters When to clean Clean the surfaces of the fluff filters in the door and the door opening af‐ ter each drying programme. Always check the fluff filters if the Clean out airways indicator light comes on.
Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water Replacing them If there is a great deal of compacted Do not replace them if they are fluff on any of the filters, they can be damp or wet. Damp or wet filters removed and cleaned with water.
Cleaning and care Fine filter When to clean The fine filter only needs to be cleaned when the Clean out airways indicator light comes on. The indicator light will go out when the door is opened and closed again. Removing the fine filter ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the cover for the fine filter Cleaning the heat exchanger Danger of injury. Do not touch the cooling fins. You could cut your‐ self. Prevent damage. Carefully pass the vacuum cleaner brush over the surface, without applying any pres‐...
Cleaning and care Replacing The filter must be fitted correctly and the access panel closed to en‐ sure that water cannot leak from the condenser system and to ensure that the dryer functions efficiently. Tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply.
Switch the dryer off and then on again. The buzzer may sound Start a programme. and the Clean out air‐ If the programme is cancelled again and a fault mes‐ ways or Empty contain‐ sage appears, there is a fault. Contact Miele service. er indicator flashes.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The Start indicator light The dryer is in standby mode. This is a normal func‐ flashes slowly and the tion and does not indicate a fault. display is dark. See "Standby" in "Programmable functions". The Clean out airways There is a build-up of fluff in the airways.
Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The laundry is not suffi‐ The load consisted of different types of fabric. ciently dry Finish drying using the Warm air timed drying pro‐ gramme. Select a different programme next time. Tip: You can alter the drying levels for some pro‐...
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy There are humming The compressor is operating. noises These noises are quite normal and do not indicate a fault. A programme does not No obvious cause. start Connect the tumble dryer to the mains ...
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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.
The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. The lamp must be replaced with one of the same type and specifica‐...
In the event of any faults which you drum and does not rotate with the cannot remedy yourself, please contact drum. This enables items which must your Miele dealer or the Miele Service not be subjected to mechanical action Department to be dried or aired.
Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable e Access panel for the fine filter (do not open during drying) b Control panel f Four height adjustable screw feet c Condensed water container (empty after every drying pro‐ g Cool air intake grille gramme) (do not obstruct with a laundry bas‐...
Installation and connection Rear view If transporting the dryer at an an‐ gle, only tip towards the left side. a Protruding lid for holding when mov‐ ing the dryer (see arrows) b Mains connection cable Transporting the dryer To manoeuvre the dryer out of its pack‐ ing case to its installation site, –...
With niche heights of: – Creating ventilation gaps in the kitch‐ en unit. – 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 appliance must stand perfectly lev‐ The tumble dryer can be combined with el on all four feet to ensure safe and a Miele washing machine in a washer- proper operation. dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit* to match your dryer is re‐...
Installation and 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 cur‐ is lost, the plug must not be used until rent national and local safety regula‐...
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 596 mm Depth with door open 1071 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 60.5 kg...
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Programmable functions Various settings can be reprogrammed to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different requirements. They can be altered at any time.
Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture The option selected will be displayed level in the Cottons pro‐ by a number which will alternate with . gramme Laundry will be damper The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as ...
Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture The option selected will be displayed level in the "Minimum iron" by a number which will alternate with . programme Laundry will be damper The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as ...
Programmable functions Anti-crease The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Helps prevent creasing, if laundry is . not normally removed immediately af‐ ter the end of a programme. The drum Anti-crease action off rotates at intervals for 2 hours after ...
Programmable functions Switching the buzzer on/off The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a . maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programme has finished. Buzzer off ...
Programmable functions Altering the standard drying The option selected will be displayed level in the"Automatic plus" by a number which will alternate with . programme Standard setting - Hand iron The drying level for this programme is set to the standard Normal level. You ...
Programmable functions Standby Not in current programme (factory default setting) To save energy, the display goes out As described under "On". after 10 minutes and the indicator light However, indicator lights will stay on for the Start button starts flashing when the programme has started and slowly.
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Programmable functions The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with . On Not in current programme (factory default setting) (The Clean out airways indicator light will also flash once) Off (The Clean out airways indicator light will also flash twice) ...
Programmable functions Adjusting the dryer's electron‐ The Empty container indicator light will flash on and off slowly once and then ics for very soft water on and off quickly twice. This setting should only be al‐ The option selected will be displayed tered if the water is so soft that it is by a number which will alternate with likely to cause the electronics which...