Miele TCF 640 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Miele TCF 640 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Heat pump dryer
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Operating instructions

Heat pump dryer
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.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 11 365 160
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Heat pump dryer 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. en-GB M.-Nr. 11 365 160...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment .................  5 Warnings and safety instructions ...............  6 Operating the tumble dryer ................ 18 Control panel ......................18 How the control field works................... 19 Before using for the first time ................ 21 Downtime after installation..................21 Protective foil and stickers removal ..............
  • Page 3 Contents Fragrance flacon.................... 36 FragranceDos – 2 positions for inserting fragrance flacons ........36 Using the fragrance flacon ..................36 Removing the protective seal from the fragrance flacon........36 Inserting the fragrance flacon................37 Opening the fragrance flacon ................38 Closing the fragrance flacon .................
  • Page 4 Contents Installation...................... 53 Front view ......................53 Rear view....................... 54 Transporting the tumble dryer ................54 Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site ........54 Installation ......................55 Levelling the dryer .................... 55 Downtime after installation................55 Ventilation ......................56 Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g.
  • Page 5: Caring For The Environment

    Miele. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the ap- pliance prior to disposal.
  • Page 6: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them...
  • Page 7 Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held li- able for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or opera- tion.
  • Page 8 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).
  • Page 9 Warnings and safety instructions  Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 10 This special lamp must only be used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised person or the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 11: Correct Use

    – Disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply. – Air the room where the tumble dryer is located. – Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.  Risk of fire and explosion due to damage to the tumble dryer. The refrigerant is flammable and explosive if it leaks.
  • Page 12 Warnings and safety instructions  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.  Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according to the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging.
  • Page 13 Warnings and safety instructions  To prevent the risk of fire, textiles that have not been cleaned thor- oughly or are still soiled with deposits of any kind must not be dried in this tumble dryer. This applies in particular to textiles that –...
  • Page 14 Warnings and safety instructions  The heat pump that is essential to the operation of this tumble dryer generates a great deal of heat inside its casing. There must be a reliable means of dissipating this heat. Otherwise loads could take longer to dry or the tumble dryer might sustain damage in the long term.
  • Page 15 Warnings and safety instructions  Always close the door after use. This way you will avoid the danger of: – Children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it. – Pets or other small animals climbing into it. ...
  • Page 16 Warnings 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...
  • Page 17  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.
  • Page 18: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Control field f Sensor controls    for time selection b Sensor controls for the drying g Start/Add laundry sensor control levels for programme start and adding laun- c Indicator lights    light up when necessary h Optical interface d Gentle tumble sensor control...
  • Page 19: How The Control Field Works

    Operating the tumble dryer  Indicator lights How the control field works –  lights up when the condensed water container needs to be emptied. –  lights up when the plinth filter has to be cleaned. –  Perfect Dry The Perfect Dry system measures the residual moisture present in the laun- dry in programmes with selectable...
  • Page 20: Drum Lighting

    Operating the tumble dryer  Time display Drum lighting The remaining programme duration is The inside of the drum lights up so that displayed in hours and minutes. you don't forget any items of laundry when you empty it. With most programmes, the duration The drum lighting switches off automat- displayed may vary or “jump”.
  • Page 21: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Downtime after installation  Damage to the tumble dryer by switching it on too soon. This can damage the heat pump. After setting up the tumble dryer wait for at least one hour before switching it on.
  • Page 22: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips – If possible, make use of time-vari- This dryer with heat-pump technology able, low-cost electricity tariffs. Ask is designed for energy-saving drying your energy supplier for information. cycles. However, you can save a little Your tumble dryer's delay start func- more energy with the following meas- tion will be useful as you can select ures as the drying time is not exten-...
  • Page 23: Notes On Correct Laundry Care

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Points to note regarding  Risk of fire due to incorrect use washed laundry and operation. The laundry can burn and destroy – When washing very heavily soiled the dryer and the surroundings. items ensure that you use sufficient See “Warning and Safety”...
  • Page 24: Drying

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Care label symbols Drying Tip: See the “Programme chart”. Drying It lists all programmes and their max-  Normal/higher temperature imum load.  Low temperature* – Always observe the maximum recom- mended load for each programme. * Select Gentle tumble This will mean that the energy con- ...
  • Page 25: Load The Tumble Dryer

    2. Load the tumble dryer 2 positions for inserting fragrance Loading the laundry flacons Preventing textile damage. The “Fragrance flacon” chapter de- Before loading, read chapter “1. scribes how to use the fragrance Notes on correct laundry care”. flacon. If you are not using a fragrance flacon: push the tab down completely (see ar- row) so that the socket is closed.
  • Page 26: Select A Programme And Start It

    3. Select a programme and start it Selecting the drying level for a drying Selecting a programme level programme The dryer is switched on by selecting a programme, and switched off by turning Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, the programme selector to the  posi- Shirts, Express, Denim, Bed linen, Pre- tion.
  • Page 27: Other Programmes And Timed Drying Programmes

    3. Select a programme and start it Other programmes and timed drying Selecting Gentle tumble programmes Delicate fabric (with the  symbol on Warm air the care label, e.g. acrylic garments) is dried at a lower temperature. The pro- You can set the duration in ten-minute gramme duration is longer.
  • Page 28: Selecting Delay Start

    3. Select a programme and start it Altering Delay start Selecting Delay start If you would like to alter the Delay start With Delay start you can delay the function after starting a programme, the start of a programme from  function must be cancelled first.
  • Page 29: Starting A Programme

    3. Select a programme and start it Energy savings Starting a programme After 10 minutes, the indicators dim.  Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry The Start/Add laundry sensor control sensor control. flashes slowly. The Start/Add laundry sensor control  Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor lights up.
  • Page 30: Remove The Laundry

    4. Remove the laundry  Turn the programme selector to the  End of programme/Anti-crease position. action  Remove the fluff from the 2 fluff filters End of programme:  lights up in the in the door opening: see “Cleaning time display and the Start/Add laundry and care - Fluff filters”.
  • Page 31: Programme Chart

    Programme chart All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Cottons  max. 8 kg* Use for Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal residual moisture. Note – Items are dried to a Normal level only in this programme. –...
  • Page 32 Programme chart Delicates max. 2.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron Delicate items with the  symbol on the care label made of syn- Use for thetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon, and easy care cotton. For example, shirts, blouses, lingerie, and appliquéd garments. The load should be reduced further for a particularly crease-free dry- ing process.
  • Page 33 Programme chart Proofing max. 2.5 kg* Use for Microfibre fabrics, skiwear, outdoor wear, fine, close-weave cotton garments (poplin), and table linen which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Note – Items are dried to a Normal level only in this programme. –...
  • Page 34: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Changing a programme once it Adding or removing laundry has started You have forgotten something but the programme is already running. It is no longer possible to change the selected programme. This is to prevent  Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor the operation of the machine being control.
  • Page 35: Condensed Water Container

    Condensed water container Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water is collected in the condensed water container. Empty the condensed water con- tainer after every drying programme. The  indicator will light up if the max- imum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 36: Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon FragranceDos – 2 positions for Using the fragrance flacon inserting fragrance flacons Removing the protective seal from the fragrance flacon Fragrance flacons (optional accessor- ies) can be used to give your laundry a Only hold the fragrance flacon as il- pleasant scent.
  • Page 37: Inserting The Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Inserting the fragrance flacon  Open the door of the tumble dryer. The fragrance flacon is inserted in the upper fluff filter. They can be fitted on the left and the right hand side next the opener.  Insert the fragrance flacon into the socket as far as it will go.
  • Page 38: Opening The Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon into the laundry effectively. The fra- grance will also be noticeable in the room air during the process. Closing the fragrance flacon After drying, the fragrance flacon should be closed to prevent the fragrance from escaping needlessly.  Turn the outer ring  clockwise a little.
  • Page 39: Removing/Replacing The Fragrance Flacon

    – Always store in a cool, dry place Fragrance flacons are available to or- away from direct sunlight. der from Miele or online at www.miele- – When purchasing new fragrance flac- shop.com. ons, only remove the protective seal...
  • Page 40: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Fluff filters This tumble dryer has 2 fluff filters in the door opening: the upper and lower fluff filters trap fluff produced during the drying process. Clean the fluff filters after each drying programme. This prevents an exten- sion of the programme duration.
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Fluff Filters And Air Flow Openings Thoroughly

    Cleaning and care  Remove the fluff from the filter sur-  Turn the yellow dial on the lower fluff face of all the fluff filters and the per- filter in the direction of the arrow (until forated laundry deflector. it reaches the stop position).
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Fluff Filters With Water

    Cleaning and care  Use a vacuum cleaner with a long crevice nozzle attached to remove any visible fluff from the upper air flow openings. Finally, clean the fluff filters with water. Cleaning the fluff filters with water  Wipe the smooth plastic surfaces of the fluff filters with a damp cloth to clean them.
  • Page 43: Cleaning The Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Removing the plinth filter Cleaning the plinth filter Clean the plinth filter whenever the  indicator light comes on or when the programme duration is longer than usual. To turn the  indicator light off:  Open and close the door while the dryer is switched on.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the plinth filter Cleaning the plinth filter panel  Pull the handle out of the plinth filter.  Use a damp cloth to remove any fluff.  Clean the filter thoroughly under run- Make sure that you do not damage ning water.
  • Page 45: Checking The Heat Exchanger Unit

     First insert the handle with the plinth filter attached over the two guide pins.  Carefully vacuum up any visible fluff – The word Miele on the handle must or soiling. be the correct way up.  Push the plinth filter in completely.
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Dryer

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the dryer  Damage or ineffective drying if drying takes place without a plinth Disconnect the tumble dryer from the filter or when the heat exchanger ac- electrical supply. cess panel is open. An excessive accumulation of fluff ...
  • Page 47: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault, and to correct it.
  • Page 48  Start a programme. cancelled, a signal If the programme is cancelled again and an error sounds message appears, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. : lights up and the The laundry is unevenly distributed or has rolled up.
  • Page 49: Unsatisfactory Drying Results

    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 programme.  Select a more suitable programme next time. Useful tip: You can alter the drying levels for some programmes.
  • Page 50: The Drying Cycle Duration Is Very Long

    Problem solving guide The drying cycle duration is very long Problem Cause and remedy The drying process The room in which the tumble dryer is located is too goes on too long or warm. even switches off.*  Ventilate the room thoroughly. Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the fil- ters.
  • Page 51: Other Problems

    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 ...
  • Page 52: Service

    In the event of any faults which you Optional accessories for this tumble cannot remedy yourself, please contact dryer are available from Miele or from your Miele Dealer or Miele Service. your Miele dealer. You also can order these and many...
  • Page 53: Installation

    Installation Front view a Mains connection cable e Heat exchanger access panel – do not open during drying b Control panel f Four height adjustable screw feet c Condensed water container g Cool air intake grille – empty after every drying cycle –...
  • Page 54: Rear View

    Installation Rear view  If the tumble dryer is being transpor- ted on its side, it must be tipped onto its left or right side. a Protruding lid for holding when mov-  If the tumble dryer is being transpor- ing the tumble dryer (see arrows) ted upright and you are using a hand b Drain hose for condensation...
  • Page 55: Installation

    – Air the room where the tumble dryer The dryer must stand perfectly level to is located. ensure safe and proper operation. – Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. Downtime after installation  Damage to the tumble dryer by switching it on too soon.
  • Page 56: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation The heat pump that is essential to the operation of this tumble dryer The cool air intake at the front of the generates a great deal of heat inside tumble dryer must not be blocked or its casing. There must be a reliable covered.
  • Page 57: Additional Installation Requirements

    – Washer-dryer stack heat. The tumble dryer can be combined with Make sure there is adequate room a Miele washing machine in a washer- for warm air from the dryer to be dir- dryer stack. The appropriate Miele ected away.
  • Page 58: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation Installation conditions requiring a External condensed water out- non-return valve  Danger of condensed water Note back-flow. When drying is in progress, con- Water could flow back into the densed water is pumped into the con- tumble dryer or be drawn into it. densed water container through the Back-flow water could damage the drain hose which is located at the...
  • Page 59: Arranging The Drain Hose

    Installation Arranging the drain hose Examples Drainage into a sink or floor gully  Damage to the drain hose through incorrect handling. Use the hose holder to secure the drain hose. The drain hose can suffer damage and leak. Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stretch it or allow it to become kinked.
  • Page 60 Installation  Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet Direct connection to a sink drain outlet using nut 2. Use the hose holder, the adapter, the The nut is usually fitted with a washer hose clips and the non-return valve which must be removed.
  • Page 61: Electrical Connection

    If the connection cable is damaged, it must only be replaced with a specific connection cable of the same type (available from the Miele Customer Ser- vice Department). For safety reasons, such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified technician or the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 62: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 636 mm Depth with door open 1054 mm Height for building under 820 mm (+8/-2 mm) Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight Approx. 62 kg Drum volume 120 litres Load size...
  • Page 63: Data Sheet For Household Tumble Driers

    Technical data Data sheet for household tumble driers In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 392/2012 MIELE Model name/identifier TCF640WP 8,0 kg Rated capacity Type of tumble drier (Air-vented / condenser) - / ● Energy efficiency class A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient)
  • Page 64 Technical data If the household tumble drier is equipped with a power management system. This programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton. If the household tumble drier is a condenser tumble drier. For the standard cotton programme at full load.
  • Page 65: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin speed in Residual Energy Duration Load size washing machine mois- ture 1000 1.44 Cottons  1000 0.82 Cottons Normal 1200 1.30 1400 1.20 1600 1.10 Cottons Normal 1000 1.50 incl. Gentle tumble Cottons Hand iron 1000 1.10 1200 0.95...
  • Page 66: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Choosing and selecting a program- Programming mable function You can use the programmable func- The number of the programmable tions to alter the dryer's electronics to function will appear in the time display suit your requirements. as  and a number: Programming is carried out by following e.g. .
  • Page 67 Programmable functions  Confirm the chosen selection with Editing and saving a programmable function the Start/Add laundry sensor control. You can either switch a programmable The number of the programmable func- function on or off or select different op- tion, e.g. , will then light up again. tions.
  • Page 68: Cottons Drying Levels

    Programmable functions  Cottons drying levels  Cool-down temperature You can adjust the drying levels for the The laundry will be cooled to 55 °C Cottons programme to one of 7 differ- before the end of the programme. It ent levels. can be cooled to a lower temperature, but this will prolong the cooling phase.
  • Page 69: Buzzer Volume

    Programmable functions  Buzzer volume  Lock code The buzzer volume can be changed. The code prevents your dryer being used without your knowledge.  = Quieter When the code has been activated, you  = Factory default setting have to enter the code after switching the dryer on.
  • Page 70: Conductivity

    Programmable functions  Conductivity  Control field standby status This programmable function should To save energy, the time display and only be altered if the water is so soft sensor controls will go out once the that it is likely to cause the electronics programme has been running for which sense residual moisture in the 10 minutes.
  • Page 71: Memory

    Programmable functions  Memory  Buzzer active You can set the following: The elec- The buzzer sounds to let you know the tronic module will save the drying level programme has finished. and any options selected for the cur- Options rent drying programme.
  • Page 72: Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions  Airways indicator  Backlight brightness dimmed Fluff should be removed after drying. In addition, this indicator will remind The brightness of the dimmed sensors you to clean the filters when a certain in the control field can be set to one of amount of fluff has collected in them: seven different levels.
  • Page 75 Tel: +65 6735 1191 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 Fax: 011-46 900 001 Fax: +65 6735 1161 800-MIELE (64353) E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.miele.in Internet: www.miele.sg Website: www.miele.ae Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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