Miele TKB 440 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Miele TKB 440 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. 09 696 870

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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. 09 696 870...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment .................. 2 Warning and Safety instructions ................. 6 Operating the tumble dryer................. 16 Control panel......................16 Display ........................17 Before using for the first time................18 1. Notes on correct laundry care ................ 19 Points to note regarding washed laundry .............. 19 Preparing the laundry before drying ..............
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning the plinth filter panel ................36 Checking the condenser unit................36 Replacing the plinth filter .................. 37 Fragrance flacon ....................39 Inserting a fragrance flacon ................... 39 Replacing the fragrance flacon ................41 Problem solving guide ..................43 ..........................
  • Page 5 Contents  Minimum iron programme - drier or damper ..........65  Extended cool down..................65  Buzzer volume ....................65  Keypad tone....................65  Code........................ 66  Conductivity....................66  Additional drying levels................... 67  Standby ......................68 ...
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held lia‐ ble for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 7 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‐...
  • 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 (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‐...
  • Page 10: Correct Use

    Warning and Safety instructions  Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation. Correct use  The maximum load for this tumble dryer is 8.0 kg (dry weight). The maximum recommended loads for individual programmes are given in the Programme chart.
  • Page 11 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).
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions  To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – Items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professio‐ nal dry-cleaning agents). – Items which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like materials.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  The tumble dryer must not be used without fluff filters or – with damaged fluff filters, or – with a damaged plinth filter. This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would cause a fault.
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15  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 16: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel d Programme selector a Display with  and  sensors See the following page for more in‐ For selecting the programme. formation. e Optical interface For service technicians. b Start/Stop button For starting the programme selected f ...
  • Page 17: Display

    Operating the tumble dryer Display i Drying level display For selecting the drying level for pro‐ grammes with a selectable drying level. See "  sensor". j  sensor This sensor has two functions. Touching the symbol will ..
  • Page 18: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Removing the protective foil and stickers  Remove – the protective foil from the door. – any stickers from the front and the lid.  Please do not remove any labels (e.g. the data plate), visible when you open the door.
  • Page 19: Notes On Correct Laundry Care

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Points to note regarding wash‐  See "Warning and Safety" in‐ ed laundry structions for further information. Loading or using the tumble dryer in‐ – When washing very heavily soiled correctly could cause a fire. items ensure that you use sufficient detergent and select a high tempera‐...
  • Page 20: Garment Care Label Symbols

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Garment care label symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, de‐ Drying pending on the quality of the item. They can be partially dried using the  Normal/higher temperature Gentle smoothing programme.
  • Page 21: Load The Tumble Dryer

    2. Load the tumble dryer When closing the door make sure  It is essential to read "1. Notes that laundry does not get trapped in on correct laundry care" first of the door opening. all. This could damage the laundry. ...
  • Page 22: Select A Programme And Start It

    3. Select a programme and start it Select a programme Any drying level can be selected for the Cottons and Express programmes. A more limited range is available when using the other programmes. Additional drying levels Tip: Using the programmable functions you can activate/deactivate additional drying levels.
  • Page 23 3. Select a programme and start it Other programmes and the timed drying programmes – Cottons , Woollens handcare, Silks handcare The drying level is preset and cannot be altered. – Warm air You can select the duration in ten-mi‐ nute stages.
  • Page 24: Select Any Options Or Delay Start (If Required)

    3. Select a programme and start it Select any options or delay Delay start start (if required) You can delay the start of the pro‐ gramme. Please see "Options" for further infor‐ However: delay start cannot be used mation. with the Warm air programme. To select options ...
  • Page 25: Remove The Laundry

    4. Remove the laundry End of programme/Anti-crease Check that all items have been re‐ moved from the drum. At the end of the programme:  will If items are left in the dryer, they light up in the display and the Start/ could be damaged by overdrying Stop button will go out.
  • Page 26: Options

    Options Selectable options Gentle tumble Anti-crease Buz‐ – Cottons  Cottons Minimum iron Woollens – – The options are switched on or off by handcare pressing the appropriate button. Silks hand‐ – The button will light up when the option care is selected.
  • Page 27: Delay Start

    Delay start To select delay start – The drum will turn briefly every hour until the start of the programme to re‐ With delay start you can delay the start duce creasing. of the programme by up to a maximum of 24 hours.
  • Page 28: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons  ** Max. load 8.0 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. – The Cottons  programme is the most energy-efficient for dry‐ ing cotton items with normal residual moisture levels.
  • Page 29 Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load 2.0 kg* Use for Woollen garments and fabric containing wool blends, e.g. pullovers, jackets and socks. Note – Wool and wool blend items are only fluffed up; they are not dried completely. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished. Silks handcare Max.
  • Page 30 Programme chart Gentle smoothing Max. load 1.0 kg* Normal, Hand iron Use for – Cotton and linen fabric – Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre, e.g. trousers, jackets, shirts. Note – Suitable for dry and damp laundry. –...
  • Page 31: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence You cannot change to another pro‐ Adding or removing laundry af‐ gramme once a programme has started ter a programme has started (this prevents unintentional alterations).  Press the Start/Stop button. If you move the programme selector, The items will be cooled down, de‐...
  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    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  indicator will light up if the maxi‐ mum level of the condensed water con‐ tainer is reached.
  • Page 33: Fluff Filters

    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. Removing visible fluff Remove any fluff after every drying cycle. Tip: You can also use a vacuum cleaner so that you can remove the fluff without ...
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Fluff Filters And Air Flow Openings Thoroughly

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow  Hold the dial and pull the fluff filter openings thoroughly forwards to remove it. If the drying duration has become longer or the surface of the filters is visibly compacted with fluff, you should carry out the following clean‐...
  • Page 35: Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Plinth filter Removing the plinth filter will cause the right hand guide pin in the dryer to Only clean the plinth filter when the come out. This pin ensures that the  indicator lights up. heat exchanger access panel can only be closed if the plinth filter is inserted ...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Plinth Filter Panel

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the plinth filter panel Checking the condenser unit  Danger of injury. Do not touch the cooling fins. You could cut your‐ self.  Look to see if fluff has accumulated. If there is visible soiling: ...
  • Page 37: Replacing The Plinth Filter

     First insert the handle with the plinth filter attached over the two guide pins. – The word Miele on the handle must be the correct way up.  Push the plinth filter in completely. The act of pushing in the plinth filter will...
  • Page 38: Tumble Dryer

    Cleaning and care Tumble dryer  Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply.  Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-pur‐ pose cleaners. These could damage plastic surfa‐ ces and other parts.  Clean the tumble dryer with a slightly damp cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or a solution of wash‐...
  • Page 39: Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Using a fragrance flacon (optional ac‐ cessory) will add a pleasant fragrance to your laundry.  Before using a fragrance flacon, please read "Warning and safety in‐ structions - Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)". Inserting a fragrance flacon Only hold the fragrance flacon as il‐...
  • Page 40: Before Drying

    Fragrance flacon – You will feel a slight resistance and Markers  and  must line up with hear a soft click. one another. Marker  must be in position : this is the position at which you can feel a resistance.
  • Page 41: Replacing The Fragrance Flacon

    See the following section.  Replace the fragrance flacon with a new one. Fragrance flacons are available to or‐ der from Miele or online at www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    Fragrance flacon – when purchasing new fragrance fla‐ cons: only remove the protective seal just before use Cleaning the fluff filters The intensity of the fragrance will be di‐ minished if the fluff filters and the plinth filter are not cleaned. ...
  • Page 43: Problem Solving Guide

     Switch the dryer off and then on again. gramme has been can‐  Start a programme. celled If the programme is cancelled again and an error message appears, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 44 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy There is a build-up of fluff in the airways.  lights up at the end of a programme  Clean the fluff filters.  Clean the plinth filter. See "Cleaning and care". To switch  off: ...
  • Page 45: 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 timed drying pro‐ gramme.  Select a different programme next time. Tip: You can alter the drying levels for some pro‐...
  • Page 46: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The drying process The room in which the dryer is located is too warm. goes on too long or  Ventilate the room thoroughly. even switches off * Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the fil‐ ters.
  • Page 47 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy A programme does not No obvious cause. start  Connect the tumble dryer to the mains  Turn on the tumble dryer  Close the door  Check whether the mains fuse has tripped Has there been a power cut? When power is restored any previously running programme will restart auto‐...
  • Page 48: Bottom Right Grille

    Problem solving guide Bottom right grille  Danger of injury. Do not touch the cooling fins. You could cut your‐  In general, the cooling fins be‐ self. hind the grille on the bottom right do not need cleaning. They should only ...
  • Page 49: After Sales Service

    In the event of any faults which you Optional accessories for this tumble cannot remedy yourself, please contact dryer are available from Miele, your your Miele Dealer or the Miele Service Miele dealer or via the internet at: Department. Contact details for Miele are given at the end of this booklet.
  • Page 50: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection 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 51: Rear View

    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 Accessories for external drainage of condensed water: hose clip, adapter and hose holder c Hose for external drainage of con‐...
  • Page 52: Installation

    Installation and connection Installation Ventilation  The cool air intake at the front of Levelling the dryer the dryer must not be blocked or  Make sure the dryer door can be covered. This would hinder a suffi‐ opened without hindrance after in‐ cient intake of cool air for the heat stallation.
  • Page 53: Additional Installation Requirements

    – Washer-dryer stack – Drying durations may increase slight‐ The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer- dryer stack. The appropriate Miele A build-up of heat can be avoided by: washer-dryer stacking kit is required.
  • Page 54: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation and connection External condensed water out‐ Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve  There is a risk of back-flow into Notes the dryer if a non-return valve is not When drying is in progress, con‐ fitted. densed water is pumped into the con‐ Back-flow could damage the dryer densed water container through the and also the room in which it is loca‐...
  • Page 55: Arranging The Drain Hose

    Installation and connection Arranging the drain hose  Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stretch it or allow it to be‐ come kinked. This could damage the hose. There will be a small amount of residual water left in the drain hose.
  • Page 56: Examples

    Installation and connection Examples Direct connection to a sink drain out‐ – Drainage into a sink or floor gully Use the hose holder to prevent the drain hose from becoming kinked.  Remove the following from the back of the dryer at the top: Adapter 1 and hose clip 3 behind it.
  • Page 57 Installation and connection  Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using nut 2. The nut is usually fitted with a washer which must be removed.  Attach the end of the hose 4 to adapter 1.  Use the hose holder. ...
  • Page 58: Electrical Connection U.k

    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‐...
  • Page 59: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin speed in Residual Energy Duration Load a domestic wash‐ moisture ing machine 1000 2.14 Cottons  1000 1.28 Cottons Normal 1200 1.90 1400 1.80 1600 1.60 Cottons Normal + Gentle tumble 1000 2.19 Cottons Hand iron 1000 1.52 1200...
  • Page 60: 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.
  • Page 61 Programmable functions Various settings can be reprogrammed to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different requirements. They can be altered at any time.
  • Page 62: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Programming II) To select a programmable function You can use the programmable func‐ tions to alter the dryer's electronics to The number of the programmable suit your requirements. function will appear in the display as  and a number: Please read the following pages e.g.
  • Page 63 Programmable functions III) To select a different option  Confirm your selection of the option selected by pressing the Start/Stop The options allow you to alter the fea‐ button. tures of the particular programmable The number of the programmable func‐ function.
  • Page 64: Example

    Programmable functions Example III) To select a different option  will light up in the time display. The example describes how to call up These numbers mean that the keypad the " Keypad tone" programmable tone is switched off. function. When the Keypad tone pro‐ To switch on the keypad tone: grammable function is switched on, a tone will sound every time a button is...
  • Page 65: Cottons Programme - Drier Or Damper

    Programmable functions  Cottons programme - drier  Extended cool down or damper The automatic cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be extended for all  Minimum iron programme programmes with selectable drying - drier or damper levels.
  • Page 66: Code

    Programmable functions  Code  Conductivity The code prevents your dryer being  This programmable function used without your knowledge. should only be set if the residual moisture reading in your laundry is When the code has been activated, you incorrect due to extremely soft water.
  • Page 67: Additional Drying Levels

    Programmable functions  Additional drying levels You can activate additional drying lev‐ els for many of the programmes: Normal+ (drier than the Normal drying level); Slightly dry (damper than Normal dry‐ ing level); Hand iron  (damper than the Hand iron drying level).
  • Page 68: Standby

    Programmable functions  Standby To switch the display and buttons back on again To save energy the display and but‐ – Turn the programme selector or press tons will go out after 10 minutes and a button. Neither will have any effect only the Start/Stop button will flash if a programme is running.
  • Page 69: Automatic Switch-Off

    Programmable functions  Automatic switch-off  Memory To save energy the dryer will switch The electronics will store in memory a off automatically after 15 minutes. You drying level or options for a selected can lengthen or shorten the time. programme.
  • Page 71 Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Building 6 / Offices Nos. 6-214 to 6-220 Dubai E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie Tel: +971-4-341 84 44 Fax: +971-4-341 88 52 Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany Internet: www.miele.ae...
  • Page 72 TKB 440 WP  en-GB M.-Nr. 09 696 870 / 03...

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