Miele TCE 620 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. 10 621 360

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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. 10 621 360...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    / recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also responsible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment .................  2 Warning 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 Energy saving tips .................... 22 1.
  • Page 4 Contents Plinth filter......................40 Removing the plinth filter .................  40 Cleaning the plinth filter.................. 40 Cleaning the plinth filter panel................ 41 Checking the condenser unit ................ 41 Replacing the plinth filter..................  42 Fragrance flacon.................... 44 Inserting a fragrance flacon................... 44 Replacing the fragrance flacon................
  • Page 5 Contents Programmable functions .................. 65 Programming ......................65  Cotton drying levels..................67  Minimum iron drying levels................67  Extended cool down ..................67  Buzzer volume....................67  Keypad tone ....................68  Lock code....................... 68  Conductivity ....................69 ...
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    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 7 Warning and Safety instructions  This tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the consequences of incorrect 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 Warning 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 guarantee.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions  Heat pump technology and refrigerant: The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is condensed by the compressor and led in a closed circuit through the heat exchanger unit where heat exchange with the circulating drying air takes place.
  • Page 11: Correct Use

    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 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 not been washed. – Items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  Remove all items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches).  Warning: Do not switch the dryer off before the drying programme has finished. If this is done, the laundry must be hung up or spread out to cool it down. ...
  • Page 14 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- igniting).
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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 17 (available to order) to match your tumble dryer and washing machine is required.  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 panel f Sensors    for time selection b Sensors for the drying levels g Start/Stop sensor c Control lights    for programme start/cancellation light up when necessary h Optical interface d Gentle tumble sensor for service technicians for gentle drying...
  • 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 has to be cleaned. –  PerfectDry The Perfect Dry system measures the residual dampness of the laundry in the drying level programmes and...
  • Page 20 Operating the tumble dryer  Time display The remaining programme duration will be displayed in hours and minutes. The duration of most programmes can vary which can lead to time jumps. The duration depends on the quantity of the laundry, the type of laundry and the residual moisture of the laundry.
  • Page 21: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Remove 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 22: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying – If possible, make use of time- times and high consumption of energy: variable, low-cost electricity tariffs. Ask your energy supplier for – Make sure that your laundry is information. Your tumble dryer's thoroughly spun before drying.
  • Page 23: Notes On Correct Laundry Care

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Points to note regarding  See "Warning and Safety" washed laundry instructions for further information. Loading or using the tumble dryer – When washing very heavily soiled incorrectly could cause a fire. items ensure that you use sufficient detergent and select a high –...
  • Page 24: Garment Care Label Symbols

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Garment care label symbols – You should only tumble dry pure linen if it is specified as suitable by the Drying manufacturer on the care label, as the surface of the fabric may otherwise ...
  • Page 25: Load The Tumble Dryer

    2. Load the tumble dryer  It is essential to read "1. Notes on correct laundry care" first of all. Open the door If you are not using a fragrance flacon: the tab must be pushed down completely (see arrow). Close the door ...
  • Page 26: Select A Programme And Start It

    3. Select a programme and start it Programmes with drying levels Programme selection – Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, The dryer is switched on when you Express, Shirts, Denim, Outerwear, select a programme, and switched off Pre-ironing by turning the programme selector to the ...
  • Page 27: Select Gentle Tumble (If Required)

    3. Select a programme and start it Other programmes and the timed Select Gentle tumble (if required) drying programmes Delicate fabrics (with the  symbol on – Cottons , Woollens handcare, the care label, e.g. acrylic garments) Proofing are dried at a lower temperature and the programme duration is longer.
  • Page 28: Selecting Delay Start (If Required)

    3. Select a programme and start it Selecting Delay start (if required) Start the programme  Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor. With delay start you can delay the start of the programme: from  Start/Stop lights up minutes up to  (hours). Note: However: delay start cannot be used in –...
  • Page 29: Remove The Laundry

    4. Remove the laundry End of programme/Anti-crease Programme end:  lights up and the Start/Stop sensor goes out. Following the end of the programme, the Anti-crease phase is activated for max. 2 hours. There is no Anti-crease phase with Woollens handcare. See "Programmable functions", "...
  • Page 30: Delay Start

    Delay start – The drum will turn briefly every hour To select delay start until the start of the programme to reduce creasing. Changing delay start  Touch the Start/Stop sensor.  You can change the time with the  ...
  • Page 31: 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 drying cotton items with normal residual moisture levels.
  • Page 32 Programme chart Delicates Max. load 2.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron Delicate items with the  symbol on the care label made of Use for synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and easy care cotton, e.g. shirts, blouses, lingerie and appliqued garments. Note Reducing the load will reduce creasing.
  • Page 33 Programme chart Denim Max. load 3.0 kg* Normal, Hand iron Use for Denim garments, e.g. jeans, jackets, skirts, shirts Outerwear Max. load 2.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron  Use for Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Proofing Max.
  • Page 34 Programme chart Pre-ironing 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 – Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine.
  • Page 35: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence You cannot change to another Adding or removing laundry programme once a programme has after a programme has started started (this prevents unintentional  Touch the Start/Stop sensor. alterations). The items will be cooled down, as long If you try to change a programme, ...
  • Page 36: 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 container after every drying programme. The  indicator will light up if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 37: 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 38: Cleaning The Fluff Filters And Air Flow Openings Thoroughly

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow openings thoroughly If the drying duration has become longer or the surface of the filters is visibly compacted with fluff, you should carry out the following cleaning procedure.  If using a fragrance flacon make sure you remove it beforehand.
  • Page 39 Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters with water  Flush the fluff filters through with hot running water.  Shake the fluff filters thoroughly and then dry them carefully.  Ensure the filters are dry before replacing them. Wet filters could cause operational faults.
  • Page 40: Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Removing the plinth filter will cause the Plinth filter 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 To turn the ...
  • Page 41: 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 yourself.  Look to see if fluff has accumulated. If there is visible soiling:  Clean using a vacuum cleaner with a dusting brush attached.
  • Page 42: 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 also push in the right hand guide pin.
  • Page 43: 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- purpose cleaners. These could damage plastic surfaces and other parts.  Clean the tumble dryer with a slightly damp cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaning agent or a solution of washing-up liquid and water.
  • Page 44: Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Using a fragrance flacon (optional If you are not using a fragrance accessory) will add a pleasant flacon: the cover must always remain fragrance to your laundry. closed (push the cover down completely with the tab).  Before using a fragrance flacon, please read "Warning and safety instructions - Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)".
  • Page 45: Before Drying

    Fragrance flacon – You will feel a slight resistance and hear a soft click. Marker  must be in position : this is the position at which you can feel a resistance. Before drying You can select the intensity of the fragrance.
  • Page 46: Replacing The Fragrance Flacon

    See the following section.  Replace the fragrance flacon with a new one. Fragrance flacons are available to order from Miele or online at www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    Fragrance flacon – when purchasing new fragrance flacons: only remove the protective seal just before use Cleaning the fluff filters The intensity of the fragrance will be diminished if the fluff filters and the plinth filter are not cleaned.  The fragrance filter must be removed before cleaning the fluff filter.
  • Page 48: What To Do If

    What to do if ... With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department.  Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 49  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 50: Unsatisfactory Drying Results

    What to do if ... Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of different types of fabric. sufficiently dry  Finish drying using the Warm air timed drying programme.  Select a different programme next time. Tip: You can alter the drying levels for some programmes.
  • Page 51: Other Problems

    What to do if ... 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 filters.
  • Page 52 What to do if ... 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 automatically.
  • Page 53: 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. www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 54: 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 55: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view  Only transport the dryer as illustrated. If transporting the dryer on its side, it must be tipped towards the left side. If the tumble dryer has not been transported as described, then it must be left to stand for at least 1 hour before it is connected to the electricity supply.
  • Page 56: Installation

    Installation and connection Ventilation Installation  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 opened without hindrance after sufficient intake of cool air for the installation.
  • Page 57: Additional Installation Requirements

    – Washer-dryer stack – Drying durations may increase The tumble dryer can be combined with slightly. a Miele washing machine in a washer- A build-up of heat can be avoided by: dryer stack. The appropriate Miele washer-dryer stacking kit is required.
  • Page 58: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation and connection Installation conditions requiring a External condensed water non-return valve outlet  There is a risk of back-flow into Notes the dryer if a non-return valve is not When drying is in progress, fitted. condensed water is pumped into the Back-flow could damage the dryer condensed water container through and also the room in which it is...
  • Page 59: 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 become kinked. This could damage the hose. There will be a small amount of residual water left in the drain hose. Have a container ready to collect this.
  • Page 60: Examples

    Installation and connection Examples Direct connection to a sink drain outlet – 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 61 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 62: 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 is lost, the plug must not be used until a current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 63: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin speed in Residual Energy Duration Load a domestic moisture washing machine 1000 1.41 Cottons  1000 0.78 Cottons Normal 1200 1.25 1400 1.20 1600 1.05 Cottons Normal 1000 1.47 incl. Gentle tumble Cottons Hand iron 1000 1.20 1200 1.05...
  • Page 64: 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 65: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Choosing and selecting the Programming programmable function 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: The programming is carried out in 8 e.g.
  • Page 66 Programmable functions  Confirm the chosen selection with Editing and saving the programmable function the Start/Stop sensor. You can either switch a programmable The number of the programmable function on or off or select various function: e.g.  will light up again. options.
  • Page 67: Cotton Drying Levels

    Programmable functions  Cotton drying levels  Extended cool down You can adjust the drying levels for the The automatic cooling down phase Cottons programme to one of 7 which takes place before the end of a different levels. programme can be extended for all programmes with selectable drying Options levels in 2 minute increments up to 18...
  • Page 68: Keypad Tone

    Programmable functions  Keypad tone  Lock code With this setting, you can activate/ The lock code prevents your dryer deactivate a signal tone that will being used without your knowledge. sound each time a sensor is touched. When the code has been activated, you The volume of the keypad tone will have to enter a code after switching the depend on the setting selected for "...
  • Page 69: Conductivity

    Programmable functions  Conductivity  Control panel switch-off status  This programmable function must only be set if the residual To save energy the time display and moisture reading in your laundry is sensor controls will go out after 10 incorrect due to extremely soft water.
  • Page 70: Dryer Switch-Off Status

    Programmable functions  Dryer switch-off status  Memory To save energy the dryer will switch off Settings you can make: the electronics automatically after 15 minutes. You can save a selected programme with a can extend or reduce this time. drying level or specific options in its memory.
  • Page 71: Buzzer Is Active

    Programmable functions  Buzzer is active  Backlight brightness dimmed The buzzer sounds to indicate the end of the programme. It can be switched The brightness of the dimmed sensors on or off. in the control panel can be selected at seven different levels.
  • Page 75 Tel. +971 4 3044 999 Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie 800-MIELE (64353) Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Website: www.miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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