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Heat pump tumble dryer
It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing and
using the appliance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to
the appliance.
en-AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 11 421 020
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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Heat pump tumble dryer It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing and using the appliance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the appliance. en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 421 020...

  • 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 panel works ................19 Before using for the first time ................ 21 Downtime after installation..................21 Removing the protective foil and stickers ............
  • Page 3 Contents Fragrance flacon.................... 36 Using a 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 ................. 38 Removing/replacing the fragrance flacon ............. 39 Cleaning and care ....................
  • Page 4 Contents Installation...................... 56 Front view ......................56 Rear view....................... 57 Transporting the tumble dryer ................57 Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site ........57 Installation ......................58 Levelling the dryer .................... 58 Downtime after installation................59 Ventilation ......................59 Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g.

  • Page 5: Caring For The Environment

    Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection/recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact Miele. You are also responsible for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of. Please...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    “Installation”, as well as in the “Warning and Safety instructions”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them...
  • Page 7 If using dry cleaning kits, do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the packaging. Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 8 It is essential that this standard safety requirement 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 authorised service technician, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 10 It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be replaced by a Miele authorised technician.  This tumble dryer uses a gaseous refrigerant which is condensed by the compressor.
  • Page 11 – Disconnect the dryer from the electricity supply. – Air the room where the tumble dryer is located. – Contact Miele Customer Service.  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 Correct use  Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials. To avoid the possible danger of fire, please read these warnings carefully.  A clogged filter is a fire hazard! The fluff filter must be cleaned after every programme. ...
  • Page 13 Warnings and safety instructions  The fluff filters and the plinth filter must be thoroughly dried after cleaning. Do not replace them if they are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults.  Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer.
  • Page 14 Warnings and safety instructions When washing such heavily soiled items: Ensure that you use a larger quantity of detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt, wash the items several times.  To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must never be dried in the tumble dryer: –...
  • Page 15 Warnings 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- igniting).
  • 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 run out of the flacon. Make sure that...
  • Page 17 Miele cannot accept liability.  A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional accessory). Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele washing machine and Miele tumble dryer.

  • Page 18: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Control panel f Sensors    for time selection b Sensors for the drying levels g Start/Add laundry sensor c Indicator lights    for programme start and adding light up when necessary laundry d Gentle tumble sensor h Optical interface...

  • Page 19: How The Control Panel Works

    Operating the tumble dryer  Indicator lights How the control panel works –  lights up when the condensed water container needs to be emptied. –  lights up when the plinth filter needs to be cleaned. –  Perfect Dry The Perfect Dry system measures the residual moisture present in the laundry in programmes with...
  • Page 20 Operating the tumble dryer  Time display Drum lighting The remaining programme duration will The lighting helps to ensure that all be displayed in hours and minutes. items are removed from the drum. The drum lighting will go out With most programmes, the duration automatically to save energy.

  • 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- This dryer with heat-pump technology variable, low-cost electricity tariffs. is designed for energy-saving drying Ask your energy supplier for cycles. You can save even more information. Your tumble dryer's energy with the following measures, Delay start function will be useful as because the drying time is not you can select when during the next...

  • 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 detergent and select a high instructions”...

  • Page 24: Drying

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Care label symbols Drying Useful tip: See the “Programme chart”. Drying It lists all programmes and their  Normal/higher temperature maximum load.  Reduced temperature* – Always observe the maximum recommended load for each * Select Gentle tumble programme.

  • Page 25: Loading The Tumble Dryer

    2. Loading the tumble dryer Socket for the fragrance flacon Loading the laundry See the section “Fragrance flacon” for Textiles may be damaged. information on how to use fragrance Before loading the dryer, read “1. flacons. Notes on correct laundry care”. If you are not using a fragrance flacon: Push the tab down completely (see arrow) so that the socket is closed.

  • Page 26: Selecting A Programme And Starting It

    3. Selecting a programme and starting it Selecting a drying level with a drying Selecting a programme programme The dryer is switched on by selecting a programme, and switched off by turning Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, the programme selector to the  Shirts, Express, Denim, Bed linen, Pre- position.

  • Page 27: Selecting Timed Drying Programmes And Other Programmes

    3. Selecting a programme and starting it Selecting timed drying programmes Selecting Gentle tumble and other programmes Delicate fabrics (with the  symbol on Warm air the care label, e.g. acrylic garments) are dried at a lower temperature. The You can set the duration in ten-minute programme duration is longer.

  • Page 28: Selecting Delay Start

    3. Selecting a programme and starting 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 3. Selecting a programme and starting it Energy savings Starting a programme After 10 minutes, the indicators dim.  Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry The Start/Add laundry sensor flashes sensor. slowly. The Start/Add laundry sensor lights up.  Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor Programme sequence to switch the indicators on again (this does not have any effect on a running...

  • Page 30: Removing The Laundry At The End Of The Programme

    4. Removing the laundry at the end of the programme End of programme/Anti-crease Removing the laundry End of programme:  lights up in the Only open the door when the drying time display and the Start/Add laundry process has finished. Otherwise, the sensor goes out.

  • Page 31: Programme Chart

    Programme chart All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Cottons  Max. load 7.0 kg* Items Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal residual moisture. Notes Items are dried to a Normal level only. Cottons Max.
  • Page 32 Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load 2.0 kg* Items Woollen garments and fabric containing wool blends, e.g. pullovers, cardigans, stockings. Notes – Wool and wool blend items are only fluffed up; they are not dried completely. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished. Shirts Max.
  • Page 33 Programme chart Pre-ironing Max. load 1 kg* Normal, Hand iron Items – Cotton and linen fabrics. – Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre. For example: cotton trousers, jackets, anoraks, and shirts. Notes – This programme smoothes out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine.

  • Page 34: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Changing a programme after it Adding or removing laundry has started You have forgotten an item of laundry, but the programme has already started. It is no longer possible to change the selected programme. This prevents the ...

  • Page 35: Condensed Water Container

    Condensed water container  To prevent water running out, keep it Emptying the condensed water in a horizontal position when carrying container it. Hold the condensed water The condensed water is collected in container by the front panel and at the condensed water container.

  • Page 36: Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Removing the protective seal from Using a fragrance flacon the fragrance flacon Fragrance flacons (optional Only hold the fragrance flacon as accessories) can be used to give your illustrated. Do not hold it at an angle laundry a pleasant scent. or tip it as the fragrance will leak out.

  • 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 next to the recessed grip. Markers  and  must line up with each other.  Open the cover using the tab until the tab is right at the top as shown.

  • Page 38: Opening The Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Opening the fragrance flacon Closing the fragrance flacon Before drying, you can select the After drying, the fragrance flacon should intensity of the fragrance. be closed to prevent the fragrance from escaping needlessly.  Turn the outer ring clockwise: the ...

  • Page 39: Removing/Replacing The Fragrance Flacon

    – Always store in a cool, dry place packaging. away from direct sunlight. Fragrance flacons are available to – When purchasing new fragrance order from Miele or via the Miele flacons, only remove the protective online shop. seal just before use.

  • 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 extension of the programme duration.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Fluff Filters And Air Flow Openings Thoroughly

    Cleaning and care  Remove the fluff from the filter  Turn the yellow dial on the lower fluff surface of all the fluff filters and the filter in the direction of the arrow (until perforated laundry deflector (see you hear it click). arrows).

  • 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 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  Fit the plinth filter back on the handle the right way round.  Pull the handle out of the plinth filter.  Clean the filter thoroughly under running water.  Squeeze the plinth filter very carefully several times as you rinse it.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Plinth Filter Flap

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the plinth filter flap Cleaning the dryer Disconnect the dryer from the electricity supply.  Damage due to the use of unsuitable care products. Unsuitable care products could damage plastic surfaces and other parts. Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all- purpose cleaners.

  • Page 46: Problem Solving Guide

    With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call.
  • Page 47 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy   and  flash again The plinth filter looks clean after thorough cleaning. after a programme However, the programme is terminated again and the cancellation, despite error message appears again. There are probably still thorough cleaning.
  • Page 48  Start a programme. cancelled, a signal If the programme terminates again with the same sounds. error message, then there is a fault. Contact Miele.  : lights up and the The laundry is unevenly distributed or has rolled up. programme has been ...

  • Page 49: Unsatisfactory Drying Results

    Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Possible cause and remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of different types of fabric. sufficiently 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 Process Takes A Long Time

    Problem solving guide The drying process takes a long time. Problem Possible cause and remedy The drying process The room in which the tumble dryer is located is too goes on for too long or warm. even switches off.*  Ventilate the room thoroughly. Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the filters.

  • Page 51: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause and remedy There are humming The compressor is operating. noises. These noises are quite normal and do not indicate a fault. A programme cannot be There is no obvious cause. started.  Connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply ...

  • Page 52: Replacing The Plinth Filter

    Problem solving guide Deformations Replacing the plinth filter The heat exchanger can clog up. Replace the plinth filter immediately (replacement filters are available as an optional accessory) if you see the following signs of wear before or after cleaning. Poor fit Deformations indicate that the filter has become worn.
  • Page 53 Problem solving guide Cracks, tears, indentations White residues or residues of other colours Residues arise from laundry fibres and residual detergent components. They can be found on the front and side edges of the plinth filter. In extreme cases, they can form stubborn crusts. Residues are a sign that the filter no longer has a snug fit at the sides, even if it appears to be perfect.

  • Page 54: Regenerating The Plinth Filter

    Problem solving guide Regenerating the plinth filter Checking the heat exchanger You can regenerate one or more dirty  Risk of injury from sharp cooling plinth filters in the washing machine. fins. The plinth filter will be ready for use You could cut yourself.

  • Page 55: Service

    Optional accessories In the event of any faults which you Optional accessories for this tumble cannot remedy yourself, please contact dryer are available from Miele (see Miele. contact details at the back of these instructions). Contact information for Miele can be You also can order these and other found at the end of this booklet.

  • Page 56: Installation

    *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 57: Rear View

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Rear view  If the tumble dryer is being transported horizontally, it must only be tipped onto its left or right side. a Protruding lid for holding when  If the tumble dryer is being moving the tumble dryer (see transported upright and you are using arrows) a handcart or trolley, you must only...

  • Page 58: Installation

    If the tumble dryer is damaged, proceed operation. as follows: – Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark. – Disconnect the dryer from the electricity supply. – Air the room where the tumble dryer is located. – Contact Miele Customer Service.

  • Page 59: Downtime After Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Downtime after installation The heat pump that is essential to the operation of this tumble dryer  Damage to the tumble dryer by generates a lot of heat inside its switching it on too soon. casing. It must be possible to This can damage the heat pump.

  • Page 60: Additional Installation Requirements

    – Drying durations may increase slightly. Optional accessories – Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate Miele washer-dryer stacking kit is required.

  • Page 61: Externally Draining Condensed Water

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation conditions requiring a Externally draining condensed non-return valve water  Danger of condensed water Notes backflow. When drying is in progress, Water could flow back into the condensed water is pumped into the tumble dryer or be drawn into it. condensed water container through Backflow water could damage the the drain hose which is located at the...

  • Page 62: Arranging The Drain Hose

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Arranging the drain hose Examples Drainage into a laundry tub 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 63 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Fit the adapter 1 to the sink drain Direct connection to a sink drain outlet outlet using the nut 2. Use the hose holder, the hose clips The nut is usually fitted with a washer and the non-return valve (available to which must be removed.

  • Page 64: Changing The Door Hinging

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Hold the door securely and pull it Changing the door hinging forwards: to remove the door you will You can change the door hinging on need to pull the base plate of the this tumble dryer yourself. hinge with its two pins out of the dryer.
  • Page 65 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Turn the door lock through 180°. 3. Remove the lock catch from the door  Press the door lock into the openings  First take the rubber seal off the door  on the opposite side of the door and place this to one side.
  • Page 66 *INSTALLATION* Installation 4. Dismantle the door hinge from the door The door hinge cover must be unclipped from position  and then removed.  Remove the lock catch from the cover. This lock catch cover is no longer needed. However, please keep it in a safe place.
  • Page 67 *INSTALLATION* Installation 5. Change the door hinge on the door Useful tip: In some circumstances, the rods can be difficult to dislodge. The door hinge is secured to the door Moving the screwdriver with a levering with 2 angled rods. These rods need action while pulling at the same time to be removed with a screwdriver or may help to work the rods free.
  • Page 68 *INSTALLATION* Installation 6. Change the lock catch on the door You now need the new door hinge cover supplied with the tumble dryer. You now need the new lock catch cover supplied with the dryer which you have already fitted with the lock catch.

  • Page 69: Refitting

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Refitting  Now that you have changed the door hinging the door will open from 7. Refit the door the opposite side.  Press the rubber seal back into the grove on the door.  Push the orange marker round to the other side so that you will see at ...

  • Page 70: Electrical Connection

    If the connection cable is damaged, it must only be replaced with a specific connection cable of the same type (available from Miele) in order to avoid a hazard. For safety reasons, such replacement may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent technician or Miele.

  • Page 71: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 643 mm Depth with door open 1077 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Height for pushing under a worktop 850 mm (+8/-2 mm) Width for pushing under a worktop 600 mm Depth for pushing under a worktop 600 mm Suitable for stacking Weight...

  • Page 72: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin speed in a Residual Energy Duration Load domestic washing moisture machine min. Cottons  1,000 1.70 1,000 0.96 Cottons Normal 1,200 1.50 1,400 1.45 1,600 1.30 Cottons Normal 1,000 1.75 incl. Gentle tumble Cottons Hand iron 1,000 1.25 1,200...

  • Page 73: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Choosing and selecting Programming programmable functions You can use the programmable The number of the programmable functions to alter the dryer's function will appear in the display as  electronics to suit your requirements. and a number: Programming is carried out by following e.g.
  • Page 74 Programmable functions Editing and saving the programmable The number of the programmable function function, e.g.  will light up again. You can either switch a programmable Exiting the programming level function on or off or select different  Turn the programme selector to the options.

  • Page 75: Cottons Drying Levels

    Programmable functions  Cottons drying levels  Cooling temperature You can adjust the drying levels for the The laundry will be cooled to 55 °C Cottons programme to one of 7 before the end of the programme. It different levels. can be cooled to a lower temperature, but this will prolong the cooling phase.

  • Page 76: Pin Code

    Programmable functions  PIN Code  Conductivity The code prevents your machine This programmable function should being used without your knowledge. only be altered if the water is so soft that it is likely to cause the electronics When the code has been activated, you which sense residual moisture in the have to enter the code after switching laundry to give false readings.

  • Page 77: Control Panel Standby Status

    Programmable functions  Control panel standby  Memory status You can set the following: The electronics will memorise the drying To save energy, the time display and level and any options selected for the the sensors will go out once the current drying programme.

  • Page 78: Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions  Airways indicator  Backlight brightness dimmed Fluff must be removed after every drying programme. In addition, this The brightness of the dimmed sensors indicator will remind you to clean the in the control panel can be set to one filters when a certain amount of fluff of 7 different levels.
  • Page 79 Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne: Auckland: 206-210 Coventry Street 8 College Hill South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney: Miele Experience Centre Wellington: 3 Skyline Place Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 183 Featherston Street...
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